Is there a special push among minority advocacy groups to get an accurate count of all LGBT families?
Gary Gates: One of the most satisfying outcomes of the 2000 Census was our ability to analyze data about the racial and ethnic diversity of the LGBT community. Breaking down the tired myth, for instance, that gay people are all affluent, white gay urban males is important to understanding our true diversity and ethnic complexity. We really do hold a mirror up to all of America to get a more accurate portrait of our own population. Like other Census educators and field organizers, we are simply working harder to reach some of the most marginalized and over-looked members of our community. Che Ruddell-Tabisola: We are lucky and proud that many of our community leaders get it, and are enthusiastic to be a partner in outreach to all populations. That is why we launched Our Families Count online at the start in both English and in Spanish, for example. What is the role of the Census Bureau and how are they partnering with you on this project? How does their collaboration compare with their
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