America’s most diverse place? Kindergarten
A new demographic study shows that just under half of children under 5 in America are non-white. 2010 may be the first year when fewer white babies will be born than babies of color.
Considering the demographic trend, does the word “minority” still even mean anything?
We talk with Kenneth Johnson, professor of sociology and senior demographer at the University of New Hampshire’s Carsey Institute. He co-authored the report released yesterday on the growing diversity among America’s children and teenagers.
We also hear from Maria Hinojosa, the host and managing editor of NPR’s weekly radio show, Latino USA.
Without federal support, local stations, especially in rural and underserved areas, face deep cuts or even closure. Vital public service alerts, news, storytelling, and programming like The World will be impacted. The World has weathered many storms, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to being your trusted source for human-centered international news, shared with integrity and care. We believe public media is about truth and access for all. As an independent, nonprofit newsroom, we aren’t controlled by billionaire owners or corporations. We are sustained by listeners like you.
Now more than ever, we need your help to support our global reporting work and power the future of The World.