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The debate over language on race and ethnicity continues

November 2, 2021 by Tomonori Nagano

Asian American or AAPI? Quote: “Americans have always wrestled with language when it comes to describing race, with phrases and vocabulary changing to meet the struggles and values of the moment.”

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https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/01/us/terminology-language-politics.html

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