US Office of Management and Budget introduces "Middle Eastern and North African" (MENA) category to improve federal data on race and ethnicity.
The US Office of Management and Budget has introduced a new category, "Middle Eastern and North African" (MENA), to improve federal data on race and ethnicity. This aims to better quantify and understand the unique needs of Americans of Middle Eastern or North African descent, who were previously categorized as "white" in government surveys. Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud believes this development will be crucial for understanding the diverse impacts on individuals, programs, and services within the Arab community.
April 15, 2024
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