The Sum Of Our Parts

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The Sum Of Our Parts

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36 minutes

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May 19, 2021

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People of color have a diverse set of interests, experiences, backgrounds and cultures. And the way we experience race and racism can be really different. So why do we continue to use big umbrella terms like "POC"? And what do we risk if we lose them?

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May 19, 2021

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