Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/"People of Color" Page


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was   Speedy delete a10 - please consider contributing to our existing article Person of color. NawlinWiki (talk) 23:08, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

"People of Color" Page

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totally non encyclopedic POV essay, violates WP:NOT in so many ways it's not funny Wuh  Wuz  Dat  20:53, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

I am not sure why this Article is under considerations for deletion.

1. It is entirely factual. I think factual articles about people and culture should be included in Wikipedia. Please, take the time to point out where this article is opinionated and not factual.

2. Although this Article does include a definition, It states: "Although articles should begin with a good definition and description of one topic, they should provide other types of information about that topic as well. If possible, articles that contain nothing more than a definition should be expanded with additional encyclopedic content."

This article discusses word usage about a large group "People of Color". It states that: "Descriptive articles about languages, dialects, or types of slang are desirable." This article is (so far) about "Descriptive language."

Although I feel this Article will be short, I would like to expland this article to include: -- Another section called: "Why Are People Different Colors?" [This section would talk about human genetics and pigmentation] and include Pictures of "People of Color."

-- Another possible section would be "Genotype v/s Phenotype," which (if it is not overly controversial, would discuss how people appear (phenotype) different from the way their "genetic make-up" would normally be expressed. For example, the way Make-up, Hair-dye, Plastic Surgery, or Tanning physically alters our appearance...this is just an idea.

I DO NOT believe this article is: Advocacy, propaganda, or recruitment of any kind: commercial, political, religious, sports-related, or otherwise.

Opinion pieces. (Opinions are not factual...please point out non-factual (non-documentated) information in this article.)

Self-promotion. It can be tempting to write about yourself... (This article is not about myself).

Advertising. All information about companies and products are written in an objective and unbiased style. (There is no business promotion on this page).

Those promoting causes or events, or issuing public service announcements, even if noncommercial, should use a forum other than Wikipedia to do so. (This artile is not promoting any events)

Non-disruptive statements of opinion on internal Wikipedia. (I hope the language I used in this article is non-offensive, if it is, please point it out.)

Please explain in detail how this article is non-factual and, or non-encyclopediac. Thank You. C-ritah (talk) 21:02, 23 January 2011 (UTC)


 * Comment There is already an article Person of color (with a redirect from People of Color with no quotes). Why do we need another article on the same subject? It should be borne in mind that the quotes are unlikely to be typed in by most people (of whatever colour) when searching for this subject. Peridon (talk) 21:37, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

Thank you for your suggestions. I would hope you re-read my outline, and then considered the differences I proposed between the two pages. My approach would be more "factual/scientifically oriented" and less "American/political theory oriented. I am not saying there is anything wrong with political theory. Wikipedia influences a larger audience. I think a balanced, factual "people of Color" page would also be a good idea. C-ritah (talk) 23:04, 23 January 2011 (UTC)


 * Speedy delete - Criteria A10, Person of color already exists. Tarc (talk) 22:18, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

This is my first Wikipedia Article. I may be asking for help (If you have suggestions, please feel free to pass them along.)

I have seen the "Persons of Color" Wikipage, (and have used it as a reference), but I was considering "a page" with more than the definition she (or he) has included. A page that included pictures (of people), termonology (local, slang, and "historical?") and Scientific information about human genetics.

I am unsure of how to incorporate "Political theory" with "Scientific and "literal" termonology. I would like a "Literal/factual" approach, to exist alongside the "cultural/political" approach.

Any suggestions?

Where can such page like this (an inclusive (of every color) page about people, genetics, and languages from a global perspective) EXIST??? Any suggestions?) C-ritah (talk) 23:04, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
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