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- For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, an effort that federal officials believe will more accurately count residents who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage.
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Mar 28, 2024 · For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government on Thursday, March 28, 2024, changed how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, an effort that federal officials believe will more accurately count residents who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage.
Mar 28, 2024 · The question measuring a respondent’s race or ethnicity will now include seven broad categories: White, Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native,...
Mar 30, 2024 · For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, an effort that federal officials believe will more accurately count residents who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage.
Jun 15, 2022 · The U.S. census sees Middle Eastern and North African people as white. Many don't. National. Biden Is Reviving An Effort To Change How The Census Asks About Race And Ethnicity.
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2 days ago · Nation May 27, 2024 5:56 PM EDT. The federal government recently reclassified race and ethnicity groups in an effort to better capture the diversity of the United States, but some groups feel the ...
The federal government updated how it classifies people by race and ethnicity for the first time in over a quarter-century, aiming to better capture an increasingly diverse country and...
Oct 16, 2023 · Census categories for race and ethnicity have shaped how the nation sees itself. Here’s how they have changed over the last 230 years. By K.K. Rebecca Lai and Jennifer Medina Oct. 16, 2023....
