Client: We’re in
a really good place. We like what you’re doing with the articles. The board
thinks things are going well, we’re pleased with our progress. But we have one
point of feedback. In this article, the title refers “people of color” but the
photo is of an Asian man. Are Asians people of color?

Me: Well, do you
think they’re white?

Client: No. But
are they people of color?

Me: By
definition, any “person of color” is not white.

Client: Well, who
decides that?

Me: It’s general
usage, and typically it’s up to people in racialized groups to decide what they’re
called.

Client: I see…
but are they really people of color?

Me: …