Recognize Middle Eastern and North African community and support state data collection bill
In Plain English
The city would formally recognize Richmond's Middle Eastern and North African residents. The resolution also asks California lawmakers to pass AB 91, which requires state and local agencies to track demographic data separately for MENA populations. Currently, these residents must check 'white' or 'other' on government forms, making their communities statistically invisible.
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