Should race and ethnicity be combined in the next Census? In this episode, we discuss the Census Bureau's recent announcement of their proposed changes to the race and ethnicity categories, particularly for Hispanics. What potential risks will that on the Afro-Latino community? Will 2030 see Hispanic/Latinos in the United States be pressured to conform to White or will they double down on Latino identity? Episode Summary: Discussion on combining race and ethnicity into one question Robert Santos’ perspective and goals Dr. Nancy Lopez’s opposing concerns about undercounting Afro Latinos Implications of combining questions for resources Debate on the best approach for Hispanics Comedian Leighann Lord and the Black historical context of the Census Potential outcomes of Census changes Behavior and self-identification on Census forms Discussion on mixed race and future Census considerations -- Subscribe and listen to 'Brown & Black': 🎧  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/47JgORF Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2uwVWk2 Follow us: 📱 Follow Leighann Lord on Twitter: https://x.com/LeighannLord https://www.instagram.com/brownblackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jackrico https://www.instagram.com/iammikeonscreen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices