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LA Times on 2024-03-28 17:58

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

Federal officials believe the move will more accurately count residents who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage.

Anna Eskamani

Census Bureau

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