minus-squareRaeyin@beehaw.orgtoPolitics@beehaw.org•Republican congressman from Arizona referred to Black Americans as 'colored people' on House floorlinkfedilinkarrow-up13·edit-22 years agoYes, “people of color” is considered respectful. And you’re right, language can change pretty fast. I’ve seen plenty of respectful words become slurs. I’ve even seen slurs be reclaimed by communities. Don’t even get me started on person-first vs identity-first language. linkfedilink
Yes, “people of color” is considered respectful.
And you’re right, language can change pretty fast. I’ve seen plenty of respectful words become slurs. I’ve even seen slurs be reclaimed by communities. Don’t even get me started on person-first vs identity-first language.