By The Editors
The Power of Numbers: Why Census Data Matter to You

By The Editors
Census = Political Power + Civil Rights

By The Editors
You Snooze, You Lose: What Happens When You Ignore Your Census Form.

By The Editors
Common Myths About the Census

By The Editors
10 Questions. 10 Minutes. Your Future Now.

By John Payton
Ultimately, the information from the American Community Survey helps organizations like the Legal Defense Fund push for greater equality and enforce civil rights laws. If people in your community are having a hard time finding a job after a layoff or unfairly paying more for their mortgage, the American Community Survey can help expose the problem and help efforts to identify a solution.

By John Payton
April 1, 2010 is Census Day! This count of the entire population occurs once every ten years, and is critical to the African American community. The distribution of federal funds to state, county and municipal governments and the distribution of political power at every level of government depend on an accurate count.

By TaRessa Stovall
When the numbers are counted from this year’s Census, will you be represented? Will your community receive the resources it deserves? Will your household be represented and your rights protected?

By Lee A. Daniels
As someone who was born a Negro – that’s what it says on my birth certificate — I wonder how anyone who has any understanding of black Americans’ history could think that the term “Negro,” or any of the other historical names black Americans have called themselves during their four-century sojourn in America, are demeaning or dishonorable.

By Stacey Patton
The use of an old name on the 2010 Census form, scheduled for mailing in March, has sparked some controversy over the past few days. As the U.S. Census Bureau begins the herculean task of counting more than 300 million Americans, it says it wants to heighten awareness and be more inclusive.