David A. Wilson talks 2010 census controversy on Rachel Maddow

David A. Wilson talks 2010 census controversy on Rachel Maddow

The term "Negro" will be a part of the 2010 U.S. Census, as "first reported by theGrio":http://www.thegrio.com/2010/01/the-word-negro-in-2010-census-form-offends-some-blacks.php on Tuesday. For many African-Americans, the word brings back painful memories of segregation and inequality. Others say the term is simply outdated. On question No. 9 on the form, respondents are given the following answer choices to identify their race: "White; Black, African-American or Negro; American Indian or Alaska Native." David A. Wilson, managing editor of "theGrio.com":http://thegrio.com appeared on the "Rachel Maddow Show":http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/ to discuss the controversial term and its inclusion on the 2010 census.