Here’s Why Minorities Could be US Majority Sooner than Expected
New information released by the U.S. Census Bureau suggests minorities will become the majority in the United States within a generation, possibly sooner than had previously been expected. “What stands out is the aging of the white population,” said demographer William Frey of the Brookings Institute and author of Diversity Explosion. “There’s a white loss […]
6 Facts About Black Americans in Honor of Black History Month
Every year in February, the United States commemorates the achievements of black Americans. In 2013, there were more than 38 million black Americans, a 74 percent increase since 1970. The population is expected to grow to more than 55 million by 2060, according to the Pew Research Center. In honor of Black History Month, Pew […]