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Until recently, many Americans of Middle Eastern or North African descent were categorized as "white" in government surveys, making it challenging to accurately quantify this population and assess its unique needs. But that is changing. According to the Office of Management and Budget, the new category of "Middle Eastern and North African" or MENA aims to improve the quality of federal data on race and ethnicity. ...

Since 2004, April has been designated "Celebrate Diversity Month," a time to recognize, understand and honor the differences between people. One Texas organization said the mission is now more important than ever. In a state which lately has been known for not welcoming some people, the Texas Diversity Council has been at the forefront of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion for two decades. ...

The Tennessee House of Representatives plans to vote today on House Bill 474, to end the study of reparations in the state. A Memphis nonpartisan group has launched an online petition against the bill, with more than 1,000 signatures so far urging lawmakers to withdraw it. Earle J. ...

<p>A new study in&nbsp;<em>Nature Communications</em>&nbsp;presents data and a mathematical model to explain why there is more unconscious, or implicit, racial bias in some cities than others. The study, which brings together the math of cities with the psychology of how individuals develop unconscious racial biases, suggests that a city&#39;s level of implicit bias depends on how&nbsp;populous, diverse, and segregated that city is.</p>

The city you live in could be making you, your family, and your friends more unconsciously racist.