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S^^lNews
The Daily Collegian
Tuesday, March 9,1993
Black History month census shows poverty
Februarys figures
reveal increase irr^
single parent homes
WASHINGTON (CPS) —
Blacks are poorer than ever, less
likely tahave health insurance and
more than half of African-Ameri¬
can households are headed by
^single parents, according.to U.S.
Census Bureau statistics released
fqr February's Black History
Month.
Here are some of the highlights
of the Census report: ■
• From 1989 to 1991, the real
median household^jHteome' of
blacks declined^by5.3 percent,
•frorir$T*0oTto $18,807.
•Since 1989,the poverty rate for
blacks increased significantly from
30.7 percent to 32.7 percent.
• In 1991,.the median earnings
of black men over 25 was $16,961
for high school graduates, $24,468
for those attaining an associate's
degree, $27,240 for those earning
a bachelor's degree arid $37,69?
for those with postgraduate degrees
such as a master's. Comparable
figures for black women were
$12,182, $18,055, $24,240 and
$30,294, respectively.
• There were more black women
(6.7 million) than black men (6.1
million) in the civilian labor force
in 1990.
• The number of black-owned
business increased 37.6 percent,
from 308,260 in 1982 to 424,165
in 1987. Receipts increased 105
percent from $9,.6 billion to $19.8
billion.
• Among .people who lacked
healthinsuranceforatleastamonth
between 1987 to 1989,40 percent
were black and 24 percent were
white.
• The black population is ex¬
pected to reach 35.5 million by
2000, 40.4 milubh by 2010, 51
million by 2030 and 62.2 million
by 2050. The black share of the
total population is expected to
slowly increase from 12 percent in
1992 to 13 percent in 2000, 14
percent in 2010,15 percent in 2030
and 16 percent in 2050.
• In 1991, single-parent house¬
holds made up 57 percent of black
family households, 31 percent of
Hispanic families and 22 percent
of white families.
• Twelve percent of black chil¬
dren under 18 .live in their grand¬
parent's home in 1991, compared -
with 4 percent for whites and 6
percent for Hispanics.
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Job Hunting
From page 1
the individuals who were cocaine
or heroine dependent were unem¬
ployed. ■
GREEKS & CLUBS
RAfSEACOOL
*1000
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Lee formulated 14 blue-collar
work categories and generated "tre¬
mendous response" in the private
sector.
Lee has also counseled people
he categorizes as the "chronically
unemployable," who have been
without work for more than four
years.
"These cases are usually due to a
psychological problem and these
individuals require counsermg for
their self-defeating attitudes," Lee
said.
CSUF students may enroll in
Lee's course through the Office of
Extended Education up to March
17. The course fee is $95.
Letter
From page 2
is uncalled for and is down
right cowardly. i
Moreover, what is no name's
point about our previous ASI
President's election having to
do with being negative towards
me or any other Raza student^
- For as ASI President, he was
known to back up opinions
wjth facts.
Just as important, he never
cowardly authored attacks on
others while leaving his name
off an editorial. ,
Mary Helen Ortega
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| Title | March 9, 1993, Page 8 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1993 |
| Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
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| Full-Text-Search | .- S^^lNews The Daily Collegian Tuesday, March 9,1993 Black History month census shows poverty Februarys figures reveal increase irr^ single parent homes WASHINGTON (CPS) — Blacks are poorer than ever, less likely tahave health insurance and more than half of African-Ameri¬ can households are headed by ^single parents, according.to U.S. Census Bureau statistics released fqr February's Black History Month. Here are some of the highlights of the Census report: ■ • From 1989 to 1991, the real median household^jHteome' of blacks declined^by5.3 percent, •frorir$T*0oTto $18,807. •Since 1989,the poverty rate for blacks increased significantly from 30.7 percent to 32.7 percent. • In 1991,.the median earnings of black men over 25 was $16,961 for high school graduates, $24,468 for those attaining an associate's degree, $27,240 for those earning a bachelor's degree arid $37,69? for those with postgraduate degrees such as a master's. Comparable figures for black women were $12,182, $18,055, $24,240 and $30,294, respectively. • There were more black women (6.7 million) than black men (6.1 million) in the civilian labor force in 1990. • The number of black-owned business increased 37.6 percent, from 308,260 in 1982 to 424,165 in 1987. Receipts increased 105 percent from $9,.6 billion to $19.8 billion. • Among .people who lacked healthinsuranceforatleastamonth between 1987 to 1989,40 percent were black and 24 percent were white. • The black population is ex¬ pected to reach 35.5 million by 2000, 40.4 milubh by 2010, 51 million by 2030 and 62.2 million by 2050. The black share of the total population is expected to slowly increase from 12 percent in 1992 to 13 percent in 2000, 14 percent in 2010,15 percent in 2030 and 16 percent in 2050. • In 1991, single-parent house¬ holds made up 57 percent of black family households, 31 percent of Hispanic families and 22 percent of white families. • Twelve percent of black chil¬ dren under 18 .live in their grand¬ parent's home in 1991, compared - with 4 percent for whites and 6 percent for Hispanics. >mtQum © \ c rmvjal .sS*? a Boonifown information packets and w. applications are available. Priority deadline for those wanting same booth as last year is ^ MARCH 19.1993 I Applications available at USU Room 306 Job Hunting From page 1 the individuals who were cocaine or heroine dependent were unem¬ ployed. ■ GREEKS & CLUBS RAfSEACOOL *1000 IN JUST ONE WEEK! PLUS $1000 FOR THE MEMBER WHO CALLS! No obligation. No cost AndaFREE IGLOO COOLER if you qualify. Call 1-800-932-0528, Ext 65 Lee formulated 14 blue-collar work categories and generated "tre¬ mendous response" in the private sector. Lee has also counseled people he categorizes as the "chronically unemployable," who have been without work for more than four years. "These cases are usually due to a psychological problem and these individuals require counsermg for their self-defeating attitudes," Lee said. CSUF students may enroll in Lee's course through the Office of Extended Education up to March 17. The course fee is $95. Letter From page 2 is uncalled for and is down right cowardly. i Moreover, what is no name's point about our previous ASI President's election having to do with being negative towards me or any other Raza student^ - For as ASI President, he was known to back up opinions wjth facts. Just as important, he never cowardly authored attacks on others while leaving his name off an editorial. , Mary Helen Ortega DON'T MISS HEALTH FAIR '93 ** yy/%n SDNESDAY, MARCH 10 -fa* 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ^ RESIDENCE DINING FACILITY fo£fc. \ NO CHARGE ftim» • Stress Management • Nutrition • Sexual Health • Vision • Alcohol & Drugs ALSO: • Waist - Hip Ratio • Exercise • Fitness Testing • Blood Pressure • Safety On Wheels fat. Fitness Testing, Dental Hygiene, Cancer Prevention, Lung Health„Foot Problems, Hearing, Residence Fire Safety, Flexibility Assesment, and More!!. » L Sponsored by: ASI, Joint Council of Natural Sciences, CSUF Health & Counseling Center y |
