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People of Color

"Person of Color"

The term "Person of Color" is commonly used to describe persons of color, [ It is commonly assumed that the person described can be from any of the nine basic colors; technically, the term is used to describe people with skin tones similar to five basic colors human beings are grouped into: black, brown, red (copper), yellow and white]. A second, less inclusive definition, of "people of color" is used to describe "any non-European non-white person."

Most people, in large human populations, express a range of skin pigmentations and skin tones. Like most large human populations [Europe has approximately 45 countries], Europeans express a range of skin colors and tones. For example, there are many dark-brown native people living in Spain, light-brown people living in Romania, or, as is increasingly true, black British people, also known as "black Brits",living today in the United Kingdom.

In the United States, the term can be used to describe "all people" who are not white. This particular use is meant to be inclusive among non-white groups, emphasizing common experiences of racism. In the United States, this particular term is slighly confusing, considering the fact that many "white Americans" are European descendants. Technically, the term is again confusing because many pale "Asian-Americans" appear "white," but are often considered "Asian" because of facial characteristics, and other identity ties. Another source of confusion stems from the fact that many "white Americans" have skin pigmentations that range from light brown, to tanish-yellow, to peach, pink and "white." ]