Census 2020: This Canvasser Is On A Mission To Get Latinos Counted

The video highlights the importance of the census, a decennial duty crucial for government decisions like political districting and funding for public services. It addresses challenges faced by the Latino community due to misinformation and distrust, exacerbated by attempts to add a citizenship question. Efforts by community members like Myra Sarabia aim to improve participation and accuracy, emphasizing the cultural and political stakes involved. Outreach campaigns target trusted community spaces to encourage census completion, aiming to rectify past undercounts and ensure fair representation and resources.

Why is it important for every household to fill out the census?

• It is a legal requirement for all citizens.

• It is used to calculate tax rates.

• It helps in drawing political district boundaries.

• It determines the number of police officers in an area.

What was the concern of advocates regarding the Latino population and the census?

• They might fill out the form incorrectly.

• They might overreport their household size.

• They might not participate due to misinformation and distrust.

• They might not understand the questions.

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the citizenship question on the census?

• They postponed the decision.

• They rejected it.

• They approved it.

• They left it to individual states to decide.

What strategies did Myra Sarabia and her colleagues use to encourage census participation?

• They provided online tutorials.

• They organized protests.

• They visited community places like churches and stores.

• They offered financial incentives.

What is at stake according to Myra Sarabia in terms of census participation?

• Only cultural representation.

• Only political representation.

• Only economic benefits.

• Both political and cultural representation.