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Question 13 • Ethnic Studies Edge IC

According to the US Census Bureau, how is "Black or African American" defined?

Answer
A
a person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa
B
a person having origins in any African country
C
a person having origins in any of the racial groups of North Africa
D
a person having origins in specific countries of sub-Saharan Africa

Explanation

The U.S. Census Bureau defines “Black or African American” as a person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa. The definition refers to racial groups, not everyone with origins in any African country or only people from particular regions or countries. Therefore, choice A is correct.

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