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US census data shows how Middle Eastern and Hispanic residents differ in racial identity
2 weeks, 3 days ago

US census data shows how Middle Eastern and Hispanic residents differ in racial identity

Associated Press  

As the U.S. Census Bureau gets public feedback about how it should tally people into new race and ethnicity groups, the agency has released new research reflecting how U.S. residents from different backgrounds regard their racial and ethnic identities. Earlier this year, the U.S. government changed how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity to more accurately count residents who …

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Census categories misrepresent the ‘street race’ of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report says
5 months ago

Census categories misrepresent the ‘street race’ of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report says

Associated Press  

For many Latinos filling out forms that ask for racial and ethnic identification can be daunting and confusing, especially when there is not a box that reflects their identity. “The current methods of data collection used by the OMB fail to accurately reflect the realities of racial discrimination faced by Latinos,” said Cecilia Nuñez, co-author of the report titled “ …

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Census categories misrepresent the 'street race' of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report says
5 months ago

Census categories misrepresent the 'street race' of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report says

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The current methods of data collection used by the OMB fail to …

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US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, first revision in 27 years
9 months, 1 week ago

US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, first revision in 27 years

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — 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. “It’s how we conceive ourselves as a society.. You are seeing a desire for …

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U.S. changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, its first revision in 27 years
9 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, its first revision in 27 years

LA Times  

“Growing up, my family would check the ‘white’ box because we didn’t know what other box reflected our family,” says Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani, whose parents are from Iran. “It’s how we conceive ourselves as a society.. You are seeing a desire for people to want to self-identify and be reflected in data so they can tell their own …

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Researchers criticise ethnicity guidelines behind early birth inductions in some Sydney hospitals
1 year, 1 month ago

Researchers criticise ethnicity guidelines behind early birth inductions in some Sydney hospitals

ABC  

At least two local health districts in Sydney are recommending mothers from some ethnic backgrounds have their labour induced by up to two weeks earlier than others. Key points: A co-author behind the data the guidelines were based on did not believe blanket recommendations were the answer A midwifery researcher said too many women were being induced who were never …

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New US race, ethnicity standards proposed; first since ’97
1 year, 11 months ago

New US race, ethnicity standards proposed; first since ’97

Associated Press  

A Middle Eastern and North African category could be added to U.S. federal surveys and censuses, and changes could be made to how Hispanics are able to self-identify, under preliminary recommendations released Thursday by the Biden administration in what would be the first update to race and ethnicity standards in a quarter century. The federal government’s standards haven’t been changed …

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US Census could get MENA category after new recommendations
1 year, 11 months ago

US Census could get MENA category after new recommendations

Al Jazeera  

US government panel recommends adding box on Census to count people from the Middle East and North Africa region. Washington, DC – A United States government advisory panel has recommended adding a Middle East and North Africa category to the US Census – a longstanding demand from Arab-American activists whose communities have been counted as white for decades. In preliminary …

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Key census statistics on religion, ethnicity and language in England and Wales
2 years, 1 month ago

Key census statistics on religion, ethnicity and language in England and Wales

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Religion – Some 27.5 million …

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Multicultural groups welcome federal government's move to collect ethnicity data
2 years, 6 months ago

Multicultural groups welcome federal government's move to collect ethnicity data

ABC  

The federal government has announced it will begin collecting ethnicity data as part of measuring diversity in Australia, a move long called for by experts and multicultural community groups. Key points: Comparable countries like the US, Canada and New Zealand collect data about ethnicity to measure diversity Experts say failure to understand the make up of multicultural Australia hindered COVID-19 …

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Biden Is Reviving An Effort To Change How The Census Asks About Race And Ethnicity
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden Is Reviving An Effort To Change How The Census Asks About Race And Ethnicity

NPR  

Biden Is Reviving An Effort To Change How The Census Asks About Race And Ethnicity Enlarge this image toggle caption Bill Uhrich/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images Bill Uhrich/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images President Biden's White House is reviving a previously stalled review of proposed policy changes that could allow the Census Bureau to ask about people's race and …

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Our vaccine highly effective against variants prevalent in India, suitable for 12 yrs, above: Pfizer
3 years, 7 months ago

Our vaccine highly effective against variants prevalent in India, suitable for 12 yrs, above: Pfizer

India TV News  

Seeking a fast-track approval for its COVID-19 vaccine, US major Pfizer has told Indian authorities that its jab has shown "high effectiveness" against the SARS-CoV-2 variant prevalent in India and on people of Indian ethnicity or nationality, while it is suitable for everyone aged 12 years or above and can be stored for a month at 2-8 degrees, sources said …

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Businesses should be made to publish their ethnicity pay gap, Labour says
4 years, 4 months ago

Businesses should be made to publish their ethnicity pay gap, Labour says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Black, Asian and minority ethnic workers are paid less on average than their white counterparts, …

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Eleven charts that show extent of racial inequality in the UK
4 years, 6 months ago

Eleven charts that show extent of racial inequality in the UK

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Stop-and-search rates between 2018 and 2019 show that black …

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Coronavirus tracked: How Covid-19 deaths in the UK compare by race and ethnicity
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus tracked: How Covid-19 deaths in the UK compare by race and ethnicity

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A report from Public Health England in early June found that the death risk …

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Coronavirus: Obesity and ethnicity linked to greater risk of contracting disease, suggests research
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Obesity and ethnicity linked to greater risk of contracting disease, suggests research

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy People who are overweight or obese, and of Asian, Black …

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Coronavirus disproportionately affecting Bame communities in UK, new figures show
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus disproportionately affecting Bame communities in UK, new figures show

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 16 per cent of people who …

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