The Struggle for Inclusion Six months ago, BIPOC jewelry professionals put out a call for greater equality and diversity in the trade. How much has changed since then? Jan 25, 2021 3:45 AM By Leah Meirovich Six months ago, BIPOC jewelry professionals put out a call for greater equality and diversity in the trade, but how much has changed since then? RAPAPORT... The dearth of representation for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) in the jewelry trade became the focus of a new manifesto and open letter that burst onto the scene half a year ago, following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of police in May and the resulting Black Lives Matter movement.