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The US updates race and ethnicity categories for the first time in 27 years, adding Middle Eastern and North African options. This change aims to be more inclusive and reflective of the diverse population, impacting future census data and federal surveys.

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The United States is making significant changes to its racial and ethnic categories for the first time in 27 years, with an upcoming revision to the 2030 census. The new categorization will include a Middle Eastern and North African category [HuffPost]. These adjustments aim to provide more detailed and accurate data on the country's diverse population [Al Jazeera]. This move by the Biden administration to update how race and ethnicity are recorded will allow individuals from these regions to identify themselves more accurately [VOA News].

In the past, individuals from the Middle East and North Africa often faced challenges when selecting race and ethnicity on official forms, as they didn't fit neatly into any existing category [The National]. The revisions in categorization will ensure better representation and acknowledgment of this demographic group in government data and programs [Post-Gazette]. Alongside this change, the term "Negro" will also be removed, marking a step towards eliminating outdated and potentially offensive terminology on federal forms [The Grio].

These updates have been met with a mix of responses, with some praising the long-overdue recognition of Middle Eastern and North African identities [The Mercury News], while others express concerns about potential implications or confusion that might stem from these changes [The Boston Globe]. The alteration in racial and ethnic categories extends not only to the census but also to other federal surveys, reflecting a widespread shift in acknowledging the diversity and complexities of the American population [Time]. The modifications will also include new options for identifying ethnicities, such as Hispanic/Latino, as well as distinctions for multiracial individuals [NBC News].

Overall, these adjustments aim to provide a more inclusive, accurate, and representative picture of the diverse racial and ethnic makeup of the United States in the 21st century [NPR].

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Washington Post - 31 days ago - The changes, announced Thursday by the Office of Management and Budget, aim to better capture an increasingly diverse country and give policymakers a fuller view of Americans.

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NBC news - 31 days ago - The terms Hispanic or Latino and Middle Eastern or North African will now be listed as a single race/ethnicity category in federal forms, reflecting the reality of how many Americans identify, federal officials said.

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