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Young People of Color Automated Taglist - NEW!
by tommy
Last post
 October 2nd
...See more Welcome to the Young People of Color Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply to this thread and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 17th June (updated by @tommy) @FaithfulZareia @Littlerose00 @SherweetSherif97 @SirenOfSerenity @theboymoana @tommy
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How would you feel?
by SierrasBleus22
Last post
 July 27th
...See more Jane Elliott Interview on Race, Education and Racism (youtube.com) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7lAwLkSQQA]
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SUPPORT
by sunnyKoala8176
Last post
 July 26th
...See more Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” —Dr. Mae Jemison
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Accepting Me for Me
by HannahChu777
Last post
 March 1st, 2023
...See more Happy end of March YPOC! Our world is made up of different races, cultures, and languages, and as the individuals that are a part of this world, we each have something unique about us. Unfortunately in our current climate, these differences can lead to us not being accepted, whether it’s by others or even ourselves. Feel free to check out the resources below to learn about today’s difficulties and how we could approach them. Kimson's Open Letter: Such a time as this (Support for AAPI communities) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/YoungPeopleofColor_129/LetsTalkMentalHealth_1927/KimsonsOpenLetterSuchatimeasthisSupportforAAPIcommunities_242801/] Safe Spaces: Allyship and Support [https://www.7cups.com/forum/YoungPeopleofColor_129/YPOCForumDiscussionsandQA_703/SafeSpacesAllyshipandSupport_242969/] So YPOC, Let’s accept not only race but all the qualities that make each and every one of us a unique individual! Tips on accepting others’ differences -Recognize that each individual has differences, and that is more than okay. Ignoring differences can be more harmful than helpful. -Empathize: Do your best to identify how others might be feeling. We all come from different paths of life and therefore cannot completely understand exactly how someone else feels/what they go through, however it is still possible to empathize with them. -Educate yourself! Learn about other cultures, differences. It is okay to not know everything upfront, don’t be afraid to learn. Asking questions can be helpful as well as long as they are asked in a king, non-judgemental manner. Accepting your own differences -Think about some of the qualities you have! What are some qualities you like about yourself, or that other people seem to like in you? -Be gentle with yourself! We are all human and we have our own strengths and weaknesses, so you can’t expect yourself to be perfect. -Have there ever been times where other people have made it harder for you to accept yourself? If that’s the case, then remind yourself that the opinions of others don’t determine who you are, but you do! QUESTIONS: -Why do you feel it can be difficult to accept others? -Do you have any suggestions for people who may be struggling with Acceptance? -Finish the sentence: Acceptance is important to me because ____ Thank you for taking part in this event! Be sure to check out some other awesome March events here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/MarchEvents2021Masterpost_242860/] We hope that each and every one of you are able to accept your wonderful selves, whether it is now, or in the future. Works cited: Hausmann, Sharen. “Accepting Differences.” PARENTGUIDE News, www.parentguidenews.com/Articles/AcceptingDifferences. Hanson, Rick. “Accept Them as They Are.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, 13 Oct. 2014, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-wise-brain/201410/accept-them-they-are. Content created by @Aeris156, @HannahChu777, and @hopedreamlove
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Having Pride
by aeris156
Last post
 July 16th, 2022
...See more Hello my lovely YPOC AND LGBTQ+/MOGII communities!! It’s so lovely to see you both! It’s been a while since we’ve had a collab, hasn’t it :D I’m so excited to welcome some familiar and fresh faces to this discussion that we have so kindly been able to participate in. Make sure you check out the LGBTQ+ subcommunity HERE [https://www.7cups.com/home/lgbtq/]. We wanted to bring attention to LGBTQ+ activists of color who helped spark the Pride celebrations we know and love today. While many different nations have their own designated times to celebrate Pride, the month of June, while originally due to American activism, has taken on a life of its own and is commonly celebrated by much of the global LGBTQ+ community. Here are some of those activists so we can honor and celebrate them. Marsha P. Johnson was an activist and self-identified drag queen of color who advocated for many different marginalized communities, including trans people, homeless people, sex workers, incarcerated people, and people living with HIV/AIDS. She was a major figure in the Stonewall riots and led many protests advocating for gay civil rights. Sylvia Rivera was another famous activist and self-identified drag queen who was a cornerstone of Stonewall and gay liberation. She was only 17 years old and a vocal activist when Stonewall occurred, and with Johnson, she founded Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) to help provide shelter to homeless queer youth. Major Griffin-Gracy is a trans woman activist who to this day advocates for transgender youth. After some of her earlier activism involving early gay liberation, she went on to direct the Transgender Gender-Variant and Intersex Justice Project. I can’t tell you how grateful I am that these women were brave enough to stand up for LGBTQ+ rights so that young queer people of color like myself can slowly start to exist as we truly are. We have a long way to go and there are so many queer and trans people of color (QTPOC) who don’t have the privilege of being their authentic selves, but having pride and taking up space is the first step. Questions to consider: 🏳‍🌈 Did you know about any of these activists before reading this post? 🏳‍🌈 Are you LGBTQ+ or do you know someone who is? How are you honoring your identity/the queer people in your lives this Pride month? 🏳‍🌈 If you could say anything to these brave women, what would you say? 🏳‍🌈 Make sure you subscribe to both YPOC and the LGBTQ+/MOGII communities!! Source: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2021/06/29/the-black-and-brown-activists-who-started-pride/ [https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2021/06/29/the-black-and-brown-activists-who-started-pride/]
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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
by aeris156
Last post
 May 25th, 2022
...See more Hello hello my gorgeous YPOC community! As I'm sure some of you know, I am an incredibly proud member of the AAPI community and I deeply respect and hold gratitude for my community. I wanted to share my love for the AAPI community this heritage month with all of you! This time to honor the AAPI community started as a week-long celebration enacted by president Jimmy Carter after being passed by the House. It grew into a month, which is how we now celebrate us! AAPI celebration is so incredibly important, because young children like I was have grown up feeling othered and ostracized for their identity. I can't tell you how many times I've been told to "go back to my country", as well as microaggressions related to my culture's food, people's surprise that I have an American accent, or my skin tone. AAPI people have been around for centuries and we aren't going anywhere anytime soon, so I want to take this time to CELEBRATE! Questions: 🌸Are you AAPI? If so, what's something you're proud about your heritage? 🌸What is one of your favorite aspects of an AAPI culture? Food, music, media, anything!! 🌸What can you do to be an ally to the communities you don't belong to?
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Celebrating Black History Month
by aeris156
Last post
 March 1st, 2022
...See more Hello hello, my lovely YPOC community! I wanted to take some time here to celebrate Black History Month with you all by honoring some of the contributions Black people have made to our society! Here are some inventions that many of us use all the time that wouldn't have existed without these incredible Black scientists and inventors! Question: How many of these inventions do you use?
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National High Five Day
by hopedreamlove
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 January 6th, 2022
...See more Hello hello hello! Hope you all are doing alright! In honor of National High Five Day, the Young People of Color sub-community would like to celebrate with you! ✋ Finish the sentence: I deserve a high five because... 🖐 Tag someone who you would like to give a high five to! Thank you for participating in National High Five day with us! To check out more of the awesome April events, click HERE! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/AprilEvents2021Masterpost_244907/]
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Juneteenth
by aeris156
Last post
 June 23rd, 2021
...See more Hello hello, my beautiful YPOC community! To all my fellow Americans and especially the Black Americans who are part of YPOC, I wanted to wish you all a wonderful Juneteenth! For those of you who may not know, Juneteenth (a combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth”) is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of Black Americans from slavery in Texas, the final ones to hear about the news of emancipation. As of June 17th, 2021, Juneteenth has become recognized as a federal holiday in America. This is an incredible milestone for the Black community! Slavery was a horrific stain on American history, and the effects of slavery are still felt today, so I am thrilled that this has become a recognized holiday in order to honor this community. Of course, I must acknowledge that there is still so much that needs to be done to advance justice in this country. If you are interested, HERE [https://www.britannica.com/topic/critical-race-theory] is a link to an article about critical race theory, which can be a powerful educational tool to learn about the history and effects of racism. Juneteenth is often celebrated by highlighting Black American artists and writers, as well as celebrating with soul food. As part of this celebration, I wanted to direct you all to a wonderful performance of “Lift Every Voice And Sing” by Aretha Franklin! CLICK HERE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QK4p22LHtw] to listen :) This piece is often considered the Black national anthem in America, and Aretha Franklin was an incredible and iconic singer! I hope you all enjoy the performance as much as I did! ⭐Have you heard about Juneteenth before? If so, where, and if not, did you learn something interesting? ⭐Did you watch the video of Aretha Franklin? What did you think? ⭐ Do you have any other questions or things you’d like to share about this holiday? Click HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/YoungPeopleofColor_129/YPOCCheckIns_1753/BrandNewTaglistYPOC_216711/1/] if you would like to be added/removed from the taglist! @AddictedTealover98 @aeris156 @ahealingEndoftherainbow22 @ajakachira @Alecto @AmberLilly21 @Angel1011208 @artume @ATurnInTheRoad @AuthenticTree @azuladragon34 @badejoro @benevolentsunshine9478 @blackcandy8711 @bluewaterfalls4422 @BookChunky @bouncySalamander26 @bouncyVoice4149 @brandin0 @caffeinatedcatio @caringSmiles1016 @certainlyuncertain @cheerfulsea45 @ClairePotato @Colorfulcatsofhope @courageousPurple57 @CrickettheSilent @DancingSkies @DarkPiT23 @decisiveScarf8956 @delugedrizzle @DezEisenhour11 @DinaElwy @dreamSmiles16 @ElectricBird @EmKayGee10 @EndlessChanges @faithandhope85 @fantasticDancer50 @Flornhope @galactictroubles @gentlebreeze1236 @GlitteringNights @gorgeous2005 @GracexGrey31 @Grayce174 @halle16 @HannahChu777 @Hashib22 @Hazzy050206 @HealingHope0808 @HelloWorld29 @hopedreamlove @Hyacinth22 @Hydrangea03 @Imasunflower1234 @immortalwolfieslyrics @ItsReganingRain @ivoryCircle7085 @JoyfulUnicorn @k87 @KACOSMIC @KarrotCake @KatK @KC789 @KeepGoing21 @kindheartedWords6803 @KireinaWazawaiGai @kourtneypoe20 @Kritikaaa @lavenderSquire2736 @Leah157 @LegendsNeverDie @Lexuah @Lifer @LittleMissJoy @livefreely04 @LonelyAngels @lovelywords13 @luzzie @lyricalAngel70 @lyricalsea85 @Mankka @MaryGamer @MatchaPie @Matteo2020 @mohamed1994 @morecake @mridi2020 @MsGoody2Shoes @MyNameIsNicole @Naonao @NatalieanotNatalia @NatSangster @nicedaisy36 @NimoSayeda @NonJudgemental101 @nyjeab @oenomaus @OliviaWilson5 @OptimismofCandide @overtherainbow17 @Pandahelp113 @parisayano @passionatedreams @peacefulBubbles40 @Peacefulness101 @PepperBunny @PerfectlyFlawed @PlainRiver @Princessalmond @proudHoney7365 @purpleEyes1324 @Queen44 @RachelAngeli @raymaniii @Rebecca5482 @sadeggie @SappyKid @ScarletHouse7925 @She13 @silverOrange298 @silverPomegranate58 @sleepydandelionbby @SloJackCrow @softMusic9759 @Solitudism @SophTheListener2022 @SupportBrownie @sweetlife101 @sympatheticPlum5500 @Tazzie @therebelpoet @thoughtfuldana4 @Trancee242829 @tryingandsurviving @understandingAcres5315 @UndomesticGoddess @usefulSummer3139 @Verity19 @VerseArt @vipulsodhi @wannatalkaboutit @WishingWell14 @wittykj2131 @wonderfulMango5023 @Yourlifeisworthy
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Member Appreciation Week: We Are All On The Same Path
by hopedreamlove
Last post
 May 31st, 2021
...See more Hello hello hello! In honor of Member Appreciation Week, the Young People of Color sub-community is very excited to bring you this post that aligns with the theme: We are all on the same path, inspired by Wayne Dyer's quote, "We are all on the same path. We're just in different places along that path." This past year and a half has been difficult for the world, and though we may have all been facing similar issues, each and every one has experienced them differently. Another quote I have heard that I feel reminds us that we are unified even among our differences is “We walk the same path, but got on different shoes, live in the same building, but we got different views.”- Drake 🌸 What branch/step are you on the path of life? This can be absolutely anything! 🌹 What is one thing you can do to support others as they move through their branches of the path? What is one way others can support you? 🌸 Sometimes it can be easy to forget that though we all walk the same path, that does not mean we walk in each other’s shoes. What is one way we can celebrate our differences while still maintaining unity? Thank you for participating! Feel free to check out other Member Appreciation Posts here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/MemberAppreciationWeekMasterpost_248750/]! And please remember, wherever you are on your path is okay, you are not alone. <3 @CheeryMango
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Black History Through the Decades! The 1960's
by HannahChu777
Last post
 March 28th, 2021
...See more Heyo everyone! Welcome to the second day of our Black History Through The Decades Event! We are so excited to have you join us. We will be continuing this event by talking about important events in U.S. Black History during the 1960s! Let’s begin with… February 1, 1960 Woolworth’s Lunch Counter: Despite the progress in the 1950s, African Americans still experienced racism in their daily lives. After politely asking for service and having their request refused, these four African American college students didn't leave the lunch counter at Woolworth’s until they were served. This led to hundreds of hundreds of students, civil rights organizations, churches, and members of the community joining in a six-month-long protest which ultimately led to the desegregation of the Woolworth lunch counter on July 25, 1960. Did you know that this inspired activist Stokely Carmichael to create the phrase “Black power”? May 4, 1961 Freedom Riders: 13 “Freedom Riders” seven Black and six white activists went on a bus tour throughout the Southern region of America to protest segregated bus terminals. Although they faced violence from both police officers and white protesters, even a mob throwing a bomb on the bus, the Freedom Rides also drew international attention. This is because photos of the bus engulfed in flames were widely circulated, and the group could not find a bus driver to take them further. But, the attention got Robert F. Kennedy, the U.S Attorney General, who found them a driver and police escorts to help Freedom Riders resume their journey. When another white mob attacked them as they reached Montgomery, Kennedy and even Martin Luther King Jr. sent federal marshals to protect them. There was even a time where the group was arrested for trespassing in a “whites-only” facility and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Attorneys for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People brought this situation to the U.S. Supreme Court, which reversed the convictions. Eventually, this led to the growth of hundreds of new Freedom Riders, more rides, and even the Interstate Commerce Commission issuing regulations prohibiting segregation in interstate transit terminals, under pressure from the Kennedy Administration. August 28, 1963 March on Washington: More than 200,000 people from our diverse range of races gathered in Washington, D. C. for this peaceful march to force civil rights legislation and establish job equality for everyone. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech was the highlight of this march and became a slogan for equality as he continually stated, “I have a dream…” King’s dream came true since President Lyndon B. Johnson to sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which guaranteed equal employment for all races and limited the use of voter literacy tests. March 7, 1965 Bloody Sunday: When 600 peaceful demonstrators participated in the Selma to Montgomery March to protest the killing of Black civil rights activist, Jimmie Lee Jackson, by a white police officer and to encourage legislation to enforce the 15th amendment (voting rights for all skin colors), it soon became bloody. They were soon blocked by Alabama state and local police sent by Alabama governor George C. Wallace. After continuing to move forward despite the obstacles, the protesters were beaten and tear-gassed by police which put many in the hospital. “Bloody Sunday” was televised, angering many activists, yet King still pushed for nonviolent protests and eventually gained federal protection for another march. February 21, 1965 Malcolm X’s assassination: The former Nation of Islam leader and Organization of Afro-American Unity founder was assassinated by a Black Muslim at an Organization of Afro-American Unity rally. He is remembered for promoting the value of freedom by showing the efforts that we will go through to earn our freedom. April 4, 1968 Martin Luther King Jr’s Assassination: Civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated by James Earl Ray on his hotel room’s balcony. He is remembered for showing the power of peaceful methods to bring healing, even to the enemy. April 11, 1968 Fair Housing Act: Law that prevented housing discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, and religion was enacted a week after King’s assassination. The civil rights movement in the 1960s was an empowering yet damaging time for African Americans. Yet these efforts of civil rights activists and protesters of all races brought about legislation to end segregation, Black voter suppression, and discriminatory employment and housing practices. Do you know of any important events in black history from the 1960s? Feel free to share your thoughts below! Thank you so much for reading and participating in today’s event post! To see more posts in this event, please click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PeopleofColorSupport_129/EventsShoutoutsCelebrations_1477/BlackHistoryThroughtheDecadesEvent_239864/], to join our taglist please click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SelfHarmRecovery_65/IntroduceYourselfIcebreakers_253/AutomatedSHRTaglist_218434/], and to check out the Self-Harm Recovery community, please click here! [https://www.7cups.com/home/selfharm/] Citation: “A Commemmoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” MLK 50, 16 Nov. 2018, mlk50.civilrightsmuseum.org/dr-kings-legacy#:~:text=influence change nationwide.-,Dr.,remains a preeminent challenge today. 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Countdown to 7,000 Community Members!!!! #soexcited
by TheSteveFundYPOC
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 March 8th, 2021
...See more We are getting close to 7,000 community members and I am so excited!!! Looking forward to celebrating with you all soon!! Talk soon, Kimson
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Black History Month (BHM): Recognizing Hidden Figures
by TheSteveFundYPOC
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 March 1st, 2021
...See more “Their path to advancement might look less like a straight line and more like some of the pressure distributions and orbits they plotted, but they were determined to take a seat at the table.” ― Margot Lee Shetterly, Hidden Figures Hidden Figures was released in movie theaters in 2016 and is based on the non fiction book by Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly. THe film follows the story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. African American female mathematicians who worked at the National Aeronatautics and Space Administration (NASA) during the Space Race . The film stars Taraji P. Henson as Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who calculated flight trajectories for Project Mercury and other missions. The film also features Octavia Spenser as NASA supervisor and mathematician Dorothy Vaughan and Janelle Monae as NASA engineer Mary Jackson. 1) Have you seen the movie Hidden Figures? If so, what were your thoughts? 2) How important is it for us to know about Hidden Figures in our own histories?

Young People of Color

Welcome to Young People of Color! This community is supported by The Steve Fund, the nation's only non-profit focused on working with students, colleges, and nonprofit organizations to promote the emotional well-being and mental health of young people of color. During their late teens and twenties, young people of color may face challenges related to their mental health and emotional well-being that they need to cope with. That's what Young People of Color at 7Cups is all about! It’s a place to come and be heard, to find and give support. Welcome, friends, to the Young People of Color Support Online Community at 7 Cups.


What are the different forum topics for Young People of Color?

Celebrating Persons of Color: Let’s celebrate persons of color!

Community Space: A place for introductions, icebreakers, games, community check-ins and discussions.

Discussions & Resources: A place for community discussions and resources.

Mental Health as a POC: Struggling with your mental health? Discuss it here.

Share Your Story: Share your story here!


How can I help?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable). Check-in with us, join a discussion, or start one! Alternatively, you can join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


Helpful Threads

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YPOC Guide: Take a read of our People of Color guide!


Young People of Color FAQ

Q: Are there any sub-community-specific guidelines that we need to adhere to?

A: You can find Sub-community-specific guidelines below, which you should follow in addition to the general forum guidelines.


Help! I still have a question! 

If you need help, feel free to contact a community leader or post here, and someone will contact you!

Community Guidelines

1. Treat these discussions as an opportunity to both support and learn

2. Try to understand where others are coming from

3. Encourage an inclusive and welcoming environment

4. Strive to keep the community as safe as possible

5. Your voice is important

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Community Resources

1. People of Color Listeners - See a full list here

2. Check out The Steve Fund and learn more about the work that supports our community