BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. It is a term primarily used in the United States to recognize and center the unique experiences and systemic racism faced by Black and Indigenous communities, while also including all other people of color. The term emphasizes that not all people of color experience discrimination in the same ways, highlighting the specific historical and ongoing impacts of slavery, genocide, and systemic oppression on Black and Indigenous peoples
. BIPOC is pronounced “bye-pock” and is used to foster solidarity among communities of color while acknowledging their distinct experiences with racism and injustice. It is considered more specific and descriptive than the broader term "people of color" (POC), which can sometimes obscure the particular struggles of Black and Indigenous groups
. The term gained wider usage especially around 2020 during increased attention to racial justice issues, such as the Black Lives Matter movement, and is part of efforts to build authentic solidarity and address racial inequities in the U.S.
