April 1 is 2010 Census Day. Shortly, the U.S. Census Bureau will be mailing to households around the country forms, which must be filled out and mailed back.

Question no. 9 in the form concerns race. There, one can clearly define his or her origin. In this question, as indicated by U.S. Census Bureau officials, it is possible to select more than one category.

For those who wish to declare their Greek origin, they can do so by writing “Greek” in the field “Some other race”. At the same time, they may also choose another category, i.e. “White”.

Among ethnic groups in the United States, the members of the Greek American community are noted for their creative and productive assimilation in American society, as well as for nurturing and cultivating their Greek heritage and strong bonds with Greece.

This census is a unique opportunity for the Greek American community to make its vigorous presence count, thus enhancing its voice and role in the domestic political scene at a critical time for national and international issues.

For additional information or clarification, please call the toll-free line 1-866-872-6868, which is open to the public every day, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., until July 31, 2010. You can also visit the Census website at www.2010census.gov.

                                                                                    Washington, March 5, 2010