A controversial bill being pushed by lefty legislators in Albany is trying to make the Empire State less “white,” critics say. 5 A bill sponsored by Queens Assemblywoman Jessica González-Rojas (pictured) and Queens Sen. Michael Gianaris would separate categories for Middle Eastern and North African New Yorkers when collecting demographics data. Hans PenninkBoth pols argue “MENA” individuals don’t benefit from so-called “white privilege” – and instead face discrimination daily by falsely being associated with the 9/11 terror attacks. González-Rojas said the state can’t wait for the next Census in 2030 for MENA individuals to be fairly counted. A Hochul rep declined to comment on the MENA legislation beyond saying the governor would “review it” if it passes both houses of the state Legislature.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 26, 2024 03:16 UTC