Roadmap to the 2030 Census

Virtual Briefing: How the Census Measures Racial Identity
2025-01-29 13:00 - 2026-01-29 14:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
As politics, policy, migration and attitudes about racial identity changed over time, so did the categories used in later counts. That makes the census both a mirror and a snapshot of how Americans see themselves – and how the government sees them.
This webinar brings together the author of Pew Research Center’s Counting Race: How the Census Measures Identity and What Americans Think About It, and leaders from the Arab American Institute and MALDEF to examine how federal race and ethnicity categories are defined, interpreted, and experienced across different communities. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists following the presentation.
This webinar is designed for state and local advocates, community-based organizations, government officials, funders, and partners committed to ensuring every community is counted, and resourced, fairly.
We hope you will join us for this critical session.
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Census Seminar Series: Module 2 | Part 2 – Practical Advocacy Tools for Community Leaders
2025-12-04 13:00 - 14:00
The Census Seminar Series provides a foundational framework for understanding what the census and the ACS are and how they interplay with many aspects of American society, such as civil rights issues, federal funding, and the role of Congress and other government agencies. Module 2 will explore the role of Congress in determining a fair and accurate count, through appropriations and other legislative levers.
Part 2 will equip participants with practical advocacy tools (i.e., lobbying, sign-on letters, etc.) that can influence change and champion a fair and accurate census. Subject matter experts will provide an overview of effective advocacy strategies, highlight real-world examples of how census data strengthens communities, and demonstrate its critical role in shaping state funding and local resources. Participants will leave with concrete approaches to elevate their advocacy efforts and ensure every community is counted.

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