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
Mike BushExamples of man of color in a Sentence
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The conference caters to people in the communications industry and features workshops and panel discussions for women and men of color representing both national brands like Delta Airlines and local organizations like the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
Shows like Atlanta and This Is Us are among the few hits in the past quarter century in which a man of color visited a therapist.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
The project seeks to boost enrollment of young men of color in teacher preparation programs by 25% in the coming years.
—Earvin Adjei, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2025
At the time of the report, there were no Black or Hispanic women CEOs in the S&P 500, and only six Asian women CEOs, while men of color held a higher share of CEO roles.
—The Hill, 20 June 2025
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
Shows like Atlanta and This Is Us are among the few hits in the past quarter century in which a man of color visited a therapist.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
The project seeks to boost enrollment of young men of color in teacher preparation programs by 25% in the coming years.
—Earvin Adjei, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2025
At the time of the report, there were no Black or Hispanic women CEOs in the S&P 500, and only six Asian women CEOs, while men of color held a higher share of CEO roles.
—The Hill, 20 June 2025
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“Man of color.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man%20of%20color. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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