man of color
noun
plural men of color
: a man whose skin pigmentation is other than and especially darker than what is considered characteristic of people typically defined as white (see white entry 1 sense 2a) : a man who is of a race (see race entry 1 sense 1a) other than white or who is of mixed race
The following tips and suggestions (born from personal experience as a man of color) are sure to bring relief to this recurring problem, and leave your skin smooth and refreshed.—
Nathan Townsie
Nathan TownsieFrom the beginning, its goal has been to attract young men of color—African-Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders—to the university and, once there, help them to succeed.—Mike Bush
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His actual induction into 5000 Role Models, however, will only further expand his ability to tutor young men of color.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
In the ride-hailing industry, drivers are often men of color, many of them first-generation immigrants.
—Hannah Wohl, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025
About 56% of the 40 men on federal death row were men of color, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Aside from the disheartening Pro Era drama, Joey Bada$$ recently celebrated his Impact Mentorship program, an initiative that provides men of color with mentors in their respective fields.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
In the ride-hailing industry, drivers are often men of color, many of them first-generation immigrants.
—Hannah Wohl, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025
About 56% of the 40 men on federal death row were men of color, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Aside from the disheartening Pro Era drama, Joey Bada$$ recently celebrated his Impact Mentorship program, an initiative that provides men of color with mentors in their respective fields.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Man of color.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man%20of%20color. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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