“Our aim is to be the resource of choice for BIPOC women desiring advice, guidance, and support within an experienced network.”
About Us
For US, we have often found our diversity in race and culture were used to pit different groups and identities against each other. We want to change that and create a nurturing environment by highlighting common ground among the many different Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
What is BIPOC? It is a term used to describe racial minorities that has fueled controversy in the United States for centuries. POC is widely used as an umbrella term for all people of color, but now a different acronym is suddenly gaining traction on the internet — BIPOC, which stands for Black, Indigenous, People of Color.
People are using the term to acknowledge that not all people of color face equal levels of injustice. They say BIPOC is significant in recognizing that Black and Indigenous as well as people “of color” are severely impacted by systemic racial injustices.
Our Purpose
We provide a confidential support network for BIPOC women aiming to achieve their career goals and navigate the professional world. Our mission is to help BIPOC women lead healthy, balanced, fulfilling, and meaningful professional lives while enhancing their personal well-being.
We are dedicated to ensuring that women in all industries and workplaces, especially BIPOC women, can build healthy lives and secure, stable careers of their choosing.
Historic injustices have continually pushed BIPOC communities further from opportunity, creating barriers to their success, safety, and well-being. Together, we must tackle the economic impacts and injustices that hinder women, particularly BIPOC women, from thriving and leading.
What Is BIPOC?
BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. It is a term used to emphasize the unique experiences, challenges, and systemic racism faced by Black and Indigenous communities while also being inclusive of other people of color. The term aims to center the specific histories and ongoing struggles of Black and Indigenous people, who often face different forms of discrimination compared to other racial and ethnic groups.
- Black refers to individuals of African descent who have historically faced systemic racism, slavery, and ongoing discrimination.
- Indigenous refers to the original inhabitants of a region, such as Native Americans in the United States, First Nations in Canada, and other Indigenous peoples globally. They have experienced colonization, cultural erasure, and marginalization.
- People of Color is a broader term that includes all non-white individuals, such as Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Pacific Islander communities.
BIPOC is intended to acknowledge the specific and varied experiences of different communities of color while promoting solidarity among them. It highlights the importance of addressing the distinct forms of racism and inequality that each group faces.
