The term Arab will be meaningless if we don't stand behind it and chose MENA instead

The term "Arab" is meaningless if we don't stand behind it and chose "MENA" instead. Last month, members of the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation, House Bill 3768, which would include the term MENA (Middle East and North Africa) in the "Uniform Racial Classification Act" which requires state agencies to compile and report statistical data using racial classifications.Essentially, it defines who is recognized and who is not recognized. The MENA category is easier to approve than pushing for the ARAB category which would have a greater impact in strengthening the rights of Arab Americans.

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