AP style: The term people of color is acceptable when necessary in broad references to multiple races other than white: We will hire more people of color. Nine playwrights of color collaborated on the script. (1/7)

Be aware, however, that many people of various races object to the term people of color for various reasons, including that it lumps together into one monolithic group anyone who isn’t white. (2/7)

Be specific whenever possible by referring to, for instance, Black Americans, Chinese Americans or members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. For example: Most of the magazine’s readers are Black women, not most of the magazine’s readers are women of color. (3/7)

In some cases, other wording may be appropriate. Examples: people from various racial and ethnic backgrounds; diverse groups; various heritages; different cultures. (4/7)

We also say: Don’t use the term person of color for an individual. 5/7)

Don’t use the term Black, Indigenous and people of color, which some see as more inclusive by distinguishing the experiences of Black and Indigenous people but others see as less inclusive by diminishing the experiences of everyone else. (6/7)

Similarly, do not use the term Black, Asian and minority ethnic. Don’t use the shorthand POC, BIPOC or BAME unless necessary in a direct quotation; when used, explain it. (7/7)