In a powerful sign of the region's growing diversity, more Hispanics than whites now live in Harris County as it led the nation in growth of minority residents . . . This historic demographic shift reflects persistent immigration, high birth rates in the Latino community and ongoing migration to outlying suburban counties.
 Houston Chronicle, August 9, 2007

Houston's Minority Students Are Not Getting the Education They Require.

  • Nearly 80% of Houstonians under age 5 are Hispanic or black—populations who have often lacked adequate access to higher education.
  • African-Americans and Hispanics comprise only 36% of the students in Texas's colleges and universities.
  • Houston has a high school graduation rate 15% lower than that of the nation.

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