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
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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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