The federal government is updating how it classifies people by race and ethnicity for the first time in more than a quarter century, aiming to better reflect an increasingly diverse country.
The population of the Middle East and North Africa will be recognized for the first time as a distinct race and ethnic identity. And Latinos will also be able to identify as such without having to also identify as a separate race, like Black or White.
The proposal could change how race and ethnicity are measured across the country, from state and local records on police violence to data on health disparities. But for many people, it’s much more personal. Supporters of the change argued it would provide a more accurate view of the country’s diversity.
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