
(WWJ) – For the first time in American history, people of Middle Eastern and North African descent have a spot on the U.S. Census.
New data released from the 2020 Census shows there are about 300,000 people of Middle Eastern and North African descent in Michigan. But experts believe that number is far too low.
On a new Daily J podcast, WWJ’s Zach Clark hears why the count matters and explores the diversity within the Middle Eastern and North African communities.
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