As a Diversity Equity & Inclusion Practitioner and Black Woman, Here's Why I Avoid the Term “BIPOC”

If you’re not familiar with the term, BIPOC is an acronym that stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Here's a quick video about why I generally avoid the acronym, both as a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Practitioner and Black Woman.
A written version (read: modified transcription) of this video may be found here: www.adrieleparker.com/post/le...
Below are links to two videos discussing some of the ways people identify. Please note that I have no affiliation to these videos or their creators, and they do not include all of the ways that people identify (btw, if you really want to know how someone identifies, just ask them!).
1) "Which is the right term? Black vs. BIPOC vs. African American vs. POC vs. BAME" - • Which is the right ter...
2) "Terms Every Latino, Hispanic And Latinx Want You To Know" - • Terms Every Latino, Hi...
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-Adriele (ay-dree-el), she/her