Always ask individual preference.
AAPI
Spell out the term "Asian American and Pacific Islander" on first reference. Use "AAPI" only on second reference or if used in a proper noun for an organization, program or initiative.
Black/African American/African Diaspora
Since 2020, The Associated Press’ preferred style is "Black," capitalized. African American refers specifically to people of African descent who were born in the United States. ("Black" can also describe people of African descent who were born in the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, France, Brazil, etc., or in Africa itself.) "African Diaspora" refers to people of African descent globally and is used in a scholarly/research context.
Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Chicano/Chicana
As always, ask the person or group how they want to be identified. In press releases involving research into these communities, use the term that is located within the text of the research paper.
• "Hispanic" refers to persons of Spanish-speaking origin or ancestry.
• "Latino/Latina" refers to persons of Latin American origin or ancestry, which also includes people of Portuguese-speaking origin or ancestry (such as Brazil).
• "Latinx": Spanish as a language uses gender differentiations, with “Latino” denoting male and “Latina” denoting female. The use of the letter “X” in “Latinx” represents an attempt to be gender-neutral, but this is a subject of controversy among some in the community as it is not a normal word found in Spanish or other Romance languages. Follow The Associated Press Stylebook, which suggests using it only in quotations, the names of groups or organizations and to describe people who request it, followed by a short explanation.
• "Chicano/Chicana" is sometimes used to refer specifically to persons of Mexican heritage in the U.S. Southwest. Use only if it is the person's preference.
In statistics: In U.S. Census Bureau and other federal statistics, the government differentiates between “non-white Hispanics” and “white Hispanics,” meaning that breakdowns of racial populations will not add up to 100 percent. Where these breakdowns are listed, include an explanation.
Multiracial
Avoid using “mixed race” when describing someone who is of heritage of multiple racial identities, and always use the person’s preferred identity.
Native Americans/American Indians
Both are acceptable as general references for two or more people affiliated with tribal groups within the U.S. For individuals, use the name of the tribe. Some tribes and tribal nations use "member" while others use "citizen" to describe those who are affiliated with them. Use "citizen" if in doubt.
Tribes: Identify tribes by the political identity that they specify. Examples: the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, the Cherokee Nation.
Indigenous: Capitalize Indigenous when referring to people. Use lowercase when referring to plants and animals.
Sources: Asian American Journalists Association, National Association of Black Journalists, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Native American Journalists Association