National Urban League Celebrates "Historic" Confirmation of Census Director Santos

CITING EXPERTISE AND INTEGRITY, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CELEBRATES “HISTORIC” CONFIRMATION OF CENSUS DIRECTOR SANTOS

NEW YORK (November 4, 2021)  –  In the wake of a Census that was weaponized politically and undercounted Black and Brown Americans by millions, the confirmation of U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Santos represents a welcome return of integrity and independence to the agency, National Urban League President Marc H. Morial said today.

“As a scientist, Director Santos will lead the agency with a commitment to data quality and accuracy,” Morial said. “As the first person of color to serve as permanent director, he brings a much-needed perspective to the agency’s longstanding diversity shortfalls."

“The expertise, experience and insight garnered from his career-long research and advocacy on behalf of undercounted populations of color will enhance the Bureau’s efficiency and effectiveness,” Morial said.

 

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