rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/letter/menainca?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-letter-area-menainca' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Arab American Civic Council https://actionnetwork.org/groups/arab-american-civic-council https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/share_options/facebook_images/000/459/740/original/Untitled_design.jpg For decades, the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) population in the United States has advocated for a demographic standard that recognizes the rich diversity of ethnic sub-populations from the region. Unfortunately, the absence of a MENA category has led to significant disparities, even here in California. To address this issue and promote inclusivity, the Arab American Civic Council is urging the State of California to create a distinct ethnic minimum reporting category labeled Middle East or North African (MENA). We believe that this step is crucial to accurately reflect the diverse backgrounds of our community members and ensure that their needs are adequately addressed. We need your support to make this change happen. Here's how you can take action: Send a letter to your California State Assemblymembers and State Senators to express your support for the inclusion of MENA communities in state data as a distinct category. Share your personal experiences and emphasize the importance of accurate representation. https://actionnetwork.org/letters/menainca