As a Mexican American woman raised in San Diego near the U.S.-Mexico border, I have grown up surrounded by both communities that represent my identity. I’m immersed in American culture, but connecting ...

If you've ever filled out a demographic form (like the US Census), you've probably been asked about your race and ethnicity. You might even wonder exactly what those terms mean and how they differ.

The U.S. Census Bureau will have new categories for race and ethnicity for the first time in 27 years, directly affecting people who identify as Hispanic, Latino, Middle Eastern and North African.

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, “ethnicity” defines groups of people classified into common racial, tribal, religious, linguistic or cultural backgrounds. Yet, many students have found ...

Nyhiem Way is weary of people conflating African American and Black. Shalini Parekh wants a way for South Asian people to identify themselves differently than East Asians with roots in places like ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois has one of the largest populations of Arab Americans in the country, according to community leaders. Yet, on most registration forms, where you are asked about ethnic ...

Autosomal DNA tests are a way of looking at the code that exists inside of all of your cells. They reveal a world of genetic information that can be used medically and to discover your ethnic makeup.