The revisions to the minimum categories on race and ethnicity, announced Thursday by the Office of Management and Budget, are the latest effort to label and define the people of the United States.

The U.S. Census Bureau and a growing number of states are starting to gather more detailed information about Americans’ race and ethnicity, a change some advocates of the process say will allow ...

The U.S. Census Bureau is asking for public feedback about how it should tally responses from people into new race and ethnicity groups. Earlier this year, the U.S. government changed how it ...

The U.S. Census' new question combining race and ethnicity will allow respondents to report one or multiple categories to indicate their racial and ethnic identity, according to the U.S. Census ...

A separate group label for Armenians is a crucial litmus test of the value and validity of the new Census categories.

The US Census Bureau on Race vs. Ethnicity You might wonder why you’re asked about race and ethnicity when you complete the census, medical forms, and job applications.

A recent study found major racial disparities in U.S. prescription drug use, with White patients using the most and Black ...