Download Jummah Khutbah Talking Points
- The Census is an opportunity that arises every 10 years for representation and accountability
- The Census is safe, completely confidential, and protected by federal law
- The Census obtains reliable statistics on demographics, and America’s diversity which is why it remains important to participate so that your voice and needs are accounted for
- The Census determines the allocation of $675 billion in federal funds to your state and communities
- The allocation of these federal funds are used for public services, education, infrastructure healthcare, schools, hospitals, roads, etc.
- Federal funds also create new jobs, provides housing, and helps your state to prepare for emergencies
- Everyone should participate, whether you are documented or undocumented
- It takes about 10 minutes to complete and submit
- Census data is used for research to help address issues of economic inequality, poverty, academic research, and policy proposals
- Census data determines how many seats each state gets in the House of Representatives
- Census data can determine the redrawing of district maps affecting election and school districts
- New York City lost a few seats in Congress in the 2010 Census due to low participation in the Census
- The Census will never be used against you, and it will never threaten your immigration status
- The Census will begin April 1st