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Young People of Color Tell YPulse Which Identifying Terms They Prefer

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We asked Gen Z and Millennials what terminology they prefer when talking about their race or ethnicity… 

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  • With so many different terms being used by different groups and sources, YPulse asked Gen Z and Millennials what language they prefer to talk about race and ethnicity
  • People of color is the most preferred term for young people who are not White
  • Young people of different demographics have different preferences for identifying their race and ethnicity
Gen Z and Millennials are the most diverse generations to date. Gen Z especially is reported as even more diverse than the older gen; U.S. Census data shows they are the diversity tipping point—the first gen to be more than half people of color. And as YPulse reports on the values and behaviors of young...

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