How about “people of color”...is that permissible?
People of color is too broad
Besides, the decision is made....... black is the only PC acceptable word to describe negros of all variations and genetic makeup.
The “civil rights” movement needs all to be alike to be successful. There can be no splitting tolerated. No mulatto, no high yellow no differentiation. There can be no difference between the girlfriend of a zillionaire basket ball player and a common street ho.