How the U.S. government measures race has changed substantially since censuses began in 1790. Today, Americans differ on whether the government should ask about race.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rachel Dolezal, born to white parents, self-identifies as black — a decision that illustrates how fluid identity can be in a diversifying America, as the rigid racial structures that ...

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.

Disparities in cancer rates seen for Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders based on race definitions. (HealthDay News) — Race definitions have limited impact on cancer rates for Whites, Blacks, ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- Pennsylvania approved regulations expanding the definitions of sex, race and religious creed. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, which enforces state laws that ...

On June 17, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (“PHRC”) passed new regulations under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRA”) that will go into effect on Aug. 16. The PHRA prohibits ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. There is an African-American adage that was as true during the brief ...