As we embark on the crucial endeavor of Census 2020, ensuring accurate representation becomes paramount, especially for historically marginalized communities. Here’s a curated collection of resource links aimed at promoting awareness, dispelling myths, and encouraging participation:
Guides and Information
- Count Me In: Census Guide 2020 by NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, focusing on increasing Black community participation to mitigate the risk of underrepresentation.
- Count on Your Census Podcast Series by Asian Americans Advancing Justice, offering insightful discussions to ensure fair representation of hard-to-count communities and communities of color.
- Fighting 2020 Census Rumors by the U.S. Census Bureau, providing responses to common misconceptions and debunking hoaxes and scams.
- Why the Census Matters for Women and Girls fact sheet by Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality, emphasizing the importance of accurate census data for gender equity.
- 2020 Census Fact Sheets by the U.S. Census Bureau, offering comprehensive information on various aspects of the census.
Operational Insights
- Census Operations Series by Census Counts, covering topics such as mail distribution, technology FAQs, and methodologies for counting different populations.
- What to Expect in the Mail timeline by the U.S. Census Bureau, guiding recipients through the census process.
- Census Jobs information by the U.S. Census Bureau, offering opportunities to join the gig economy while contributing to the census effort.
Community Engagement
- Resources for Programs by the New England Literacy Resource Center, aiding in community outreach through toolkits and program resources.
- Digital Organizing Training Series by Census Counts, equipping organizers with digital skills for effective census outreach.
- Hagase Contar! by NALEO Educational Fund, providing training materials and social media kits for engaging parents, teachers, and hard-to-count populations.
- Census Toolkit by Census Outreach, facilitating outreach efforts to hard-to-count populations.
Data Access and Advocacy
- How to Access a Data Profile About Your Community Using Census Data video by the U.S. Census Bureau, empowering communities with data-driven insights.
- Census Messaging Strategy Report by Census Counts, offering effective strategies for reaching underrepresented populations.
- Counting for Dollars 2020 by George Washington University Institute of Public Policy, highlighting the impact of census data on federal fund distribution.
- Census 2020 Hard to Count Map by City University of New York, providing an interactive tool for identifying hard-to-count areas.
Educational Initiatives
- The 2020 Census Matters for Every Student by the National Education Association, emphasizing the educational significance of census participation.
Advocacy and Awareness
- The Census Project Blog, providing updates on advocacy activities and census-related news.
- Stakeholder Toolkit by The Census Project, equipping stakeholders with resources to promote census participation.
In conclusion, these resource links serve as invaluable assets in promoting awareness, facilitating engagement, and ensuring the accurate representation of all communities in Census 2020. Let’s stand together and be counted!