Arab Americans shouldn’t be classified as white
The existing racial category does not represent the experiences of those of Middle Eastern and North African descent
- Topics:
- Race & Ethnicity
- Middle East
- Census Bureau
- U.S.
The existing racial category does not represent the experiences of those of Middle Eastern and North African descent
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