Population

• Main races/ethnic groups in the US

  • Blacks/African American (Approx. 12% of total)
  • Latenes (Hispanics) - Mexicans, Cubans, Puerto Ricans (Approx. 13% of total)
  • Whites (Approx. 70% of total)
  • Native Americans / American Indians (1% of total)
  • Asian Americans - Chinese, South Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese (3-4% of total)
• Whites are the majority group in the USA. All other races/ethnic groups are collectively known as 'Ethnic minorities'.
• Blacks and Latinos


  Face significant problems in their lives compared with whites and Asian Americans
• Social issues faced by Blacks and Latinos

  • Racism
  • Education
  • Housing
  • Health/Health care
  • Crime and Justice
• Economic issues faced by Blacks and Latinos

  • Employment/Unemployment
  • Poverty/income issues
  • Welfare