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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.
Aug 12, 2021 · The U.S. Census Bureau has collected data on race since its first count in 1790 and on ethnicity since 1970. It is used to help federal agencies monitor compliance with anti-discrimination laws,...
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Sep 29, 2023 · 2020 Census Findings on Race and Ethnicity. The 2020 Census used the required two separate questions (one for Hispanic or Latino origin and one for race) to collect the races and ethnicities of the U.S. population — following the standards set by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 1997.
Paradigmatic of “suspect” categories is classification by race. Under the strict scrutiny standard, the government must demonstrate a compelling interest; usually little or no presumption favoring the classification is to be expected from courts.
Nov 5, 2020 · These examples will be useful to city, town and village leaders who are working to advance racial equity through structural changes to local government. Local Government Infrastructure for Racial Equity Creating A Home for Racial Equity Work In The City
News. February 23, 2021. Local governments aim to improve racial equity and social justice. Share: The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last summer at the hands of a police officer brought America’s longstanding issues with racial justice into the spotlight and prompted nationwide protests by millions of people.
GARE transforms the everyday mechanics of local and regional governments—so that all families and communities live long, healthy, joyful lives, no matter their race, class, or zip code. Discover More.
