Should race and ethnicity be combined in the next Census?

In this episode, we discuss the Census Bureau's recent announcement of their proposed changes to the race and ethnicity categories, particularly for Hispanics. What potential risks will that on the Afro-Latino community? Will 2030 see Hispanic/Latinos in the United States be pressured to conform to White or will they double down on Latino identity?

Episode Summary:

Discussion on combining race and ethnicity into one question

Robert Santos’ perspective and goals

Dr. Nancy Lopez’s opposing concerns about undercounting Afro Latinos

Implications of combining questions for resources

Debate on the best approach for Hispanics

Comedian Leighann Lord and the Black historical context of the Census

Potential outcomes of Census changes

Behavior and self-identification on Census forms

Discussion on mixed race and future Census considerations

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