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United States Chooses to Use Term "Negro" on 2010 Census (209 hits)

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"The Census Bureau defends its use of the word. Spokesman Jack Martin said "Negro" was intended as a term of inclusion."

"Many older African-Americans identified themselves that way, and many still do," he said. "Those who identify themselves as Negroes need to be included."

Big deal or not a big deal?

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I prefer the term African American or Black American over the term Negro although it does also mean black...
Thursday, January 7th 2010 at 5:17AM
Jen Fad

My question, is there real value in the government asking for race information in the census? My answer will be other/human, as I do not buy into the concept of race, and I think the government is perpetuating this division on its citizens.
Thursday, January 7th 2010 at 9:07AM
Steve Williams

The United States does place too much emphasis on classifying people by their ethnicity. Did you hear of the story Lou Dobbs did about a guy in NJ being threatened for saying he was African American? I will try to google that story and post the link. I chose to not answer questions on applications about ethnicity, because they are completely voluntary--- Perhaps I should write in my race next time as the Human Race.
Thursday, January 7th 2010 at 9:21AM
Jen Fad

Jen, didn't hear that story, hope you are able to post it for us.
Thursday, January 7th 2010 at 9:28AM
Steve Williams

Mr. Weston, thanks for the blog, and I hope it gets the attention due. I've been thinking a lot about this census.
Thursday, January 7th 2010 at 9:30AM
Steve Williams