Arab-Americans Tell Census, 'We're Not White'

[Hifly]

Arabs certainly shouldn't be classified as white and should have their own option called "Arab".

[Hifly]

I don't think it's just Arab Americans, but Middle Eastern Americans in general that want this. According to current Census definitions, even Iranian Americans should be classified as white. Most Iranians would disagree with this classification.

As someone who has Iranian family I can certainly say that for theme to be classified as anything but White would be an insult to them, even those with a darker skin tone.

[Hifly]

People who are from the literal "Land of the Aryans" are most certainly white.

Appealing to dead racists and pseudo-science doesnt really prove your point. Here in 'Merica racists have more exacting standards and most Iranians would not be accepted as white.

Iran means "Land of the Aryans"; this isn't racism or "pseudo-science", whatever that means. There's a large variety of skin colours among Iranians. Some who originate from the North East May be even classified as Asian based on their oriental facial features. In the North West, you'll find many who don't even look Middle Eastern.