Suffice it to say, we use the term "POC" a lot on Code Switch. But even terms created with the best of intentions can morph in meaning. We asked academics, writers and our listeners some big questions: What do we mean when we say "people of color"? Why do some of us identify with that term? Why does it annoy so many other people? Is it time to say R.I.P. to POC? And, if so, is BIPOC the new kid on the block? Listen to the full podcast episode: https://n.pr/3n78Awm WHAT’S CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for! Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race head-on. We explore how it impacts every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, sports and everything in between. This podcast makes ALL OF US part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story. LISTEN to more episodes of Code Switch on: NPR One - https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/U3n6 Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2KPJ8tL Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2Sp1wh9 FOLLOW Code Switch on: Twitter - CodeSwitch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nprcodeswitch Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NPRCodeSwitch/ FOLLOW Code Switch hosts: Shereen Marisol Meraji - https://twitter.com/RadioMirage Gene Demby - https://twitter.com/GeeDee215 FOLLOW NPR ELSEWHERE https://www.instagram.com/npr/ https://www.tiktok.com/@npr https://www.facebook.com/NPR https://www.npr.org/