People of Color

Welcome to season 2 of Unpack That! In this episode, we discuss the phrase "people of color" and what it means to us. Is it helpful or not? Who identifies most readily as a person of color? Come learn with us. Resources mentioned:

An episode of the Unpack That podcast, hosted by NYU Center for Multicultural Education and Programs, titled "People of Color" was published on October 5, 2018.

October 5, 2018 · Unpack That

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Welcome to season 2 of Unpack That! In this episode, we discuss the phrase "people of color" and what it means to us. Is it helpful or not? Who identifies most readily as a person of color? Come learn with us. Resources mentioned: NYT's podcast Still Processing episode "Asian Americans Talk About Racism, and We Listen" "The Journey From 'Colored' To 'Minorities' To 'People of Color'" by Kee Malesky, NPR "Can East Asians Call Themselves 'Brown'?" by Leah Donnella, NPR Follow us on Facebook @unpackthatpodcast! Tweet us @unpackthatgps! Check out our Tumblr content at unpackthatpodcast.tumblr.com!

Episode Description

Welcome to season 2 of Unpack That! In this episode, we discuss the phrase "people of color" and what it means to us. Is it helpful or not? Who identifies most readily as a person of color? Come learn with us.

Resources mentioned:

NYT's podcast Still Processing episode "Asian Americans Talk About Racism, and We Listen"

"The Journey From 'Colored' To 'Minorities' To 'People of Color'" by Kee Malesky, NPR

"Can East Asians Call Themselves 'Brown'?" by Leah Donnella, NPR

Follow us on Facebook @unpackthatpodcast!

Tweet us @unpackthatgps!

Check out our Tumblr content at unpackthatpodcast.tumblr.com!

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