ANDL IS ON THE MOVE

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On July 12, 2024 the U.S. Census Bureau published a Federal Register Notice (FRN) seeking feedback from the public on the timeline to implement the Office of Management and Budget's updated Statistical Policy Directive No. 15 for Federal race and ethnicity data on the American Community Survey (ACS). The information gathered through this FRN will be taken into consideration as the U.S. Census Bureau continues to evaluate the practicability of implementing the updated race and ethnicity data standards into either the 2026 ACS or the 2027 ACS. The FRN recognizes that implementing the updated SPD 15 in the ACS as quickly as possible is essential, and indicates that based on their initial assessment, implementation in ACS data collection will be targeted for 2027, with dissemination of data products to then begin in 2028. 

You may submit comments through August 12, 2024 at the Federal Register or Regulations.gov.This is a true call to action for ANDL, our communities and partners alike as there are current forces looking to permanently remove our people, culture and legacy in this nation from the history books. “Negro” is who we are. It is our racial and ethnic identifiers- not a slur! Don’t miss out on your chance to be heard!

Thank you all for getting involved and staying engaged with the (OMB) or Office of Management and Budget in regards to Initial Proposals for Updating Race and Ethnicity Statistical Standards. The big day may have come and gone, but keep in touch as we’re always up to something new and empowering. We will continue to keep you up-to-date on any further developments from the OMB.