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Community
Roundtable - July 3, 2001
Every Tuesday, community activists bring their perspectives to
a wide range of issues of local concern.
July 3, 2001
Topic: Race and Diversity
The latest census figures and what they mean to Arizona's fastest
growing minority community provides a starting point for this
discussion on race and diversity issues. Media stereotypes, race
relations, and political correctness will also be discussed.
In-Studio Guests
Alberto Esparza
President and CEO of Si Se Puede,
Chicano Por Las Causa Board Member
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Cheryl Hunter
Researcher
Native American Community Organizing Project, AZ Hate
Crimes Advisory Board Treasurer
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Masaji "Mas" Inoshita
Past president, Arizona Buddhist Temple, Japanese American
Citizens League Member
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Transcript
Arizona's minorities help the state grow by some 40% this past
decade. U.S. Census Bureau reports 5.1 million people lived in
Arizona last year. Of those, 3.8 million were white; 1.2 million
were Hispanic; 255,000 Native-American; 158,000 Black or African-American;
and 92,000 Asian-American. Percentage wise, whites account for
75% of the state's population; Hispanics, 25%; Native-Americans,
5%; Blacks, 3.1%; and Asians, 1.8%. In terms of population growth,
the white population grew by 31%; Hispanics increased by 88%;
Native-American population grew 26%; Blacks, 33%; and Asian-Americans,
78%.
From the HORIZON report
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