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An Update on Our Community-of-the-Whole Approach
As many of you may know, the U.S. Census Bureau is implementing a community-of-the-whole effort to accomplish our mission.
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Improving Race/Ethnicity Data With Updated Federal Standards
OMB published the results of its review of SPD 15 and issued updated standards for collecting and reporting race and ethnicity data across federal agencies.
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Looking Ahead to 2024 on Our Collective Journey to Excellence
As we navigate the first quarter of the new year, I have been reflecting upon our collective journey to excellence.
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Next Steps on the American Community Survey Disability Questions
The American Community Survey (ACS) is the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation.
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Remembering Katherine Wallman
With great sadness, we share the news of the passing of Katherine Wallman, former Chief Statistician of the United States.
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Recapping a Phenomenal 2023 at the U.S. Census Bureau
As my second year as director of the U.S. Census Bureau draws to a close, I have been reflecting on all that we’ve accomplished in 2023 – and it’s a lot.
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Celebrating Tribal Identity with Data
During November, we have been celebrating National Native American Heritage Month, also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Heritage Month.
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Realizing Our Public Service Through Continuous Community Engagement
When’s the last time you thought about what being a public servant really means for us at the U.S. Census Bureau?
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Valuable New Datasets on Race and Ethnicity From the U.S. Census Bureau
During my tenure as director of the U.S. Census Bureau, I have met with hundreds of users of Census Bureau data across America.
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Celebrating Census Bureau Employees During Public Service Recognition Week
One of the most rewarding roles is that of being a public servant. It puts a smile on my face each morning.
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Remembering Steven Murdock
It is with great sadness I share the news of the passing of Steven Harold Murdock, our former U.S. Census Bureau director.
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How we’re continuing to engage with everyone in 2023
And that is why it’s critical that I – and more importantly, we, at the U.S. Census Bureau – reach out to you in your roles as partners, stakeholders, data users, policymakers and the public.
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2022 Economic Census is Underway – Have You Responded?
The March 15, 2023 deadline to respond to the 2022 Economic Census is fast approaching! Have you responded yet? Let me tell you why it’s important to do so.
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Remembering Barbara Bryant
I am sad to share the news of the passing of Barbara Everitt Bryant, former director of the U.S. Census Bureau and the first woman to hold that office, at age 96.
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Recognizing 2023 Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, let’s commit to doing our part to help our nation come together as the great nation we aspire to be.
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A Look Ahead: 2023
The U.S. Census Bureau has endured the throes of 2020, when multiple challenges including a global pandemic threatened the completion of our constitutionally mandated decennial census.
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In the Year 2022…
I was sworn in by Secretary Raimondo as the U.S. Census Bureau’s 26th director at the Department of Commerce Hoover Building on the afternoon of January 5, 2022. It was an honor of a lifetime and incredibly humbling.
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It's not too late to submit your ideas for the 2030 Census!
In case you missed my blog post a few weeks ago, for the first time ever, the Census Bureau is seeking your ideas for the planning and design of the decennial census.
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Reflexiones sobre identidad y diversidad en el Mes de la Herencia Hisp
A medida que el Mes de la Herencia Hispana llega a su final, quiero dejarles algunas reflexiones finales sobre identidad y diversidad.
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Thoughts on Identity and Diversity for Hispanic Heritage Month (pt 5)
As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, I want to leave you with some final thoughts on identity and diversity.
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Reflexiones sobre identidad y diversidad en el Mes de la Herencia Hispana (pt 4)
A medida que continué con mi educación, mis puntos de vista sobre mi identidad siguieron evolucionando, pero a un ritmo más acelerado.
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Thoughts on Identity and Diversity for Hispanic Heritage Month (pt 4)
As I continued my education, my views on my identity continued to evolve but the momentum picked up pace.
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Reflexiones de identidad y diversidad en el Mes de Herencia Hispana 3
Esta semana quiero reflexionar sobre mi recorrido de identidad como un joven latino a través de otros lentes: los lentes de los medios de comunicación.
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Thoughts on Identity and Diversity for Hispanic Heritage Month (pt 3)
This week, I want to consider my journey of identity as a young Latino through a different lens – the lens of media.
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Reflexiones sobre identidad y diversidad en el Mes de la Herencia Hisp
Esta es la segunda publicación de una serie de blogs sobre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.
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Reflecting on the anniversary of September 11, 2001
This Sunday marks the anniversary of September 11, 2001, also known as Patriot Day.
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We welcome your ideas for a better 2030 Census!
We can overcome challenges when we help each other, when we work together toward a common good.
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Celebrating Our Day of Independence as a Wonderfully More Diverse People
On Monday, we celebrate Independence Day. Most of us will enjoy a day away from work that includes the usual fireworks, cookouts, neighborhood parades, and time with our loved ones and friends.
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Reflections on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is almost upon us. Many use this holiday to mark the beginning of our summer vacation season. But as we all know, Memorial Day is much more meaningful and special.
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Datos para la redistribución legislativa: qué esperar y cuándo
Hemos tenido varios equipos trabajando arduamente en el próximo conjunto de datos del Censo 2020 : los datos de redistritación.
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Redistricting Data: What to Expect and When
Since releasing the apportionment results in April, we’ve had several teams working hard on the next set of 2020 Census data — the redistricting data.
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2020 Census Processing Updates
I’m writing to provide an update on data processing for the 2020 Census.
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Final Director's Blog from Dr. Steven Dillingham
Today, I write my last update on the 2020 Census. I have just informed the outstanding staff at the U.S. Census Bureau that that I will retire from federal service on January 20, 2021 at noon.
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Thank You to Our Dedicated Field Team
As dedicated and resilient census takers, you have successfully wrapped up data collection in the Census Bureau’s quest to get a complete and accurate count of our great and vast country.
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The End of 2020 Census Data Collection, Next Steps, and a Heartfelt Thanks
We completed data collection for the 2020 Census on October 15, 2020. Every decennial census makes history, but this was like no other in living memory.
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Census in the Time of COVID
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we quickly adapted our plans and adjusted the 2020 Census schedule.
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