Record #:

6763

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

The cultural mix of North Carolina's population is changing, but white and blacks still remain the largest groups, with blacks being the largest minority at 21.6 percent. However, other population groups, including Asians and Hispanic/Latinos, are increasing in the state. This growing diversity will offer challenges to state and local governments in areas including education, housing, health, and criminal justice. The article includes a table of state population by county and racial or ethnic group and definitions of each racial or ethnic group.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 21 Issue 1-2, June 2004, p2-11, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Population--Minorities

Record #:

6766

Author(s):

Scharer, Joanne

Abstract:

Between North Carolina's white population and a growing minority population, disparities persist in many areas. These include education, economic well-being, housing, voter participation, Internet access, health status, and criminal justice. Scharer examines each of these areas; asks what can and should the government of North Carolina do about disparities; and then makes recommendations to close the racial/ethnic gap.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 21 Issue 1-2, June 2004, p16-33, 35-48,51-74, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Population; Minorities

Record #:

6767

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

McLaughlin gives a summary of health outcomes between minorities and the white majority. He records disparities between the races, both children and adults. Areas he looked at include death rates from heart disease, cancer, and diabetes; child fatalities; teenage pregnancy; and sexually transmitted diseases.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 21 Issue 1-2, June 2004, p49-51, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Minorities--Health and hygiene

Record #:

6779

Author(s):

Bolton, Kerra L.

Abstract:

In North Carolina, minority students, with the exception of Asian, do not perform as well as their white peers. Experts list many causes, including lack of parental support, a predominately white teaching staff, inadequate school funding, and fear of \"acting white.\" On the 2002-2003 end-of-grade tests in reading and math, 88.8 percent of white students achieved a score at or above grade level, compared with 66.9 of African-American students, 70.2 of Hispanic/Latino students, and 72.3 Native Americans. The article discusses causes for this gap and includes the 10-point plan of the N.C. State Superintendent of Public Instruction to close the achievement gap.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 21 Issue 1-2, June 2004, p76-103, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Academic achievement