>Why isn't "people of color" as offensive as "colored people"? Great question. I was surprised when "people of color" came into the lexicon given the history o

>Why isn't "people of color" as offensive as "colored people"? Great question. I was surprised when "people of color" came into the lexicon given the history of its similar sounding term. I wonder who decides what is offensive and what isn't? Who gave "people of color" a pass while being so close to the other?