Dear John,
NIAC is pleased to have joined a coalition of national Iranian-American organizations to encourage an accurate count of our community. Correct data on our community is crucial, so we hope you’ll join our efforts to count everyone!
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“Write in Iranian” on the 2020 Census
Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau is responsible for counting everyone living in the United States. For the first time ever, the census will provide a place for individuals to write in their national origin next to their preferred racial categories! It is important for all Iranian Americans to write in “Iranian” to ensure that the community is accurately counted. In another first, the census will be available online, making it easier and more convenient for people to be counted.
How to Fill out the 2020 Census
When you reach census question Number 9 , choose your preferred racial categories from the list of options: White, Black, American Indian, Asian, Pacific Islander, or Other . Then, write "Iranian" in the provided boxes.
Here are some ways that counting accurately benefits the Iranian-American community:
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Allocates
funding
to
communities
nationwide
*
Used
to
determine
political
representation
*
Monitors
discrimination
based
on
national
origin
and
helps
mobilize
people
*
Provides
data
on
demographic
trends,
economic,
and
educational
mobility
*
Provides
services
that
address
the
needs
of
a
specific
community,
such
as
providing
access
to
Persian-speaking
nurses
ℹ️ For more information, visit: WRITEINIRANIAN.COM [[link removed]]
In Solidarity,
Ehsan Zahedani
Community Relations Manager, NIAC
PO Box 65439 | Washington, DC 20035
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