Arab Americans face census racial mislabeling and push for category
As the 2020 census nears, Arab Americans confront a white or other race box that mislabels their identity. Advocates push for a Middle Eastern North African category, arguing the current option limits representation, funding, and services. The issue intersects with citizenship questions and political considerations.
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Abdelfatah
Maya Berry
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Al-Anbar
Nashville
Dina El-Rifai
Trump
U.S. Supreme Court
American-Arab Anti- Defamation Committee
Arab American Institute
Census Bureau
Community events fill New Bern calendar this April
Carolina Taxpayers Association and the John Locke Foundation list events with Tryon Palace Behind the Scenes Costume Shop on April 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are 6 dollars adults 3 dollars youth. Craven Community College Foundation hosts the ninth Community Fabric Awards April 18 at noon in Havelock with 35 dollar luncheon. Easter egg hunt April 18 at Glenburnie Park starts dusk. Foscue Plantation tours Thursdays at 10 a.m. noon 2 p.m. Call numbers 224-1803 or 671-7725. EPIC 5K on April 20 at Creekside Park benefits Eastern Pregnancy Information Clinic. New Bern Farmers Market open Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Theme Happy Easter. Outlander in the Governor's Palace events April 20 with 15 dollar tickets. Earth Day 2019 April 20 1–4 p.m. at Craven/South Front streets site with volunteers needed. Saturday Sessions April 20 Bear Plaza Middle Street 1–2:30 p.m. then the Drift. Submissions deadline Thursdays noon for Week Ahead. Monday noon for Tickets items.
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Carolina Taxpayers Association
John Locke Foundation
Rick Hopkins
CCTA
Rick
Tryon Palace
Waystation
Pollock and
George Streets
New Bern
Foundation
Cravencc
South Front Street
SNAP
EBT
Stacy Dover
Governor’s Palace
Pollock Street
Palace
Craven and
South Front Streets
Chris Wagner
Sanctuary Gallery
Newbernnow
Bear Plaza
Middle Street
Seth Smith
North Carolina
Michael Daughtry
J.T. Barber to offer year round schooling and childcare support
J T Barber will provide extended learning and year round schedules with two vacation weeks paired to childcare at the local Boys and Girls Club. Parents may opt out with transportation to another Craven County school and calendars go home April 16 despite limited feedback from families.
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Phillips
Craven County Schools
Meghan Doyle
J.T. Barber
Parents May Opt Out Of J T Barber Year Round Plan
Phillips says parents can opt out of J T Barber's year round plan and collaborate with the school system to identify a school that better fits their child's needs.
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Phillips
Doyle
Board of Education
J.T. Barber
Craven Terrace
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