After today's discussion about the Census, I will never look at it the same again. I filled out the Census last year and never noticed how they still use the term "Negro" in lieu of "Black" or "African American." The way they focus on Hispanic and Latinos in the questions is interesting too. When I think about it now, I just remember identifying myself as "White", and thinking "Yes" or "No" as I read and answered the questions on my Census form. I never stopped to think about the "other" ethnicities or races on there, but taking this class has brought them to my attention.
Josh Steffen
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