In 2015, the Minnesota Legislature enacted a goal that 70% of Minnesota adults (ages 25-44) will have attained a postsecondary certificate or degree by 2025. In recognition of existing gaps in attainment, the law also sets 30% and 50% educational attainment benchmarks for all races and ethnicities as interim goals. Current estimates show that…

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, several unprecedented government interventions related to COVID-19--including the closure of non-essential businesses, travel restrictions and public health measures limiting public interactions--have been put in place. These measures, implemented by public health officials across Canada, had a clear…

This study is designed to collect data on the racial and gender breakdown of personnel at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) member conference offices. The NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee and the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics will use this data for comparison to similar data that were collected during the…

This study is designed to collect data on the racial and gender breakdown of personnel at NCAA member conference offices. The NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee (MOIC) and the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics (CWA) will use this data for comparison to similar data that were collected during the 1998-99 academic year. Data were…

Fifteen of the top 50 law firms in the United States with less than one percent Black lawyers in the firm are listed. (JMD)

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) compiled this statistical information regarding the ethnicity and gender demographic information of athletics administrators and coaches in intercollegiate athletics at its member institutions. The proceeding charts, graphs and tables show the results from the 2007-08 academic year. Also included…

Tabular data presented in this report comprise: total and black population of the U.S. for every census period from 1790 to 1970, the 50 cities with the largest black population for 1970, an index of residential segregation for 1960, selected views of age and sex, life and death, the educational profile of white and black in 1970, family income…

The computerized data on degrees and diplomas earned by South African blacks were classified by specific faculties and fields of specialization, with information given on bachelor's, honors, master's, and doctoral degrees, and on undergraduate and postgraduate diplomas. Data are reported by field of study (social sciences, theology, law, physical…

This is the fourth Status of Black New York Report, (1981) issued by the New York Urban League. A significant portion is based on the responses garnered from the New York City sample of a national survey of black households conducted by the Urban League. Examined are the needs, perceptions, and social and economic concerns of black New Yorkers.…

This summary of data on female-headed households indicates that most live in housing that is older and less adequate than that of the general population; the housing units are more often rented than owned; and women in this category must spend a greater proportion of their income on housing than does the general population. Data also show that if…

Provides data on bachelor's degrees awarded to minority students in 1999-2000. Tables include total minority degrees and degrees awarded to African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans, and Hispanics by type of school (uses Carnegie classification). Another table presents top disciplines by race/ethnicity. (EV)

This report presents a statistical portrait of the demographic, social, and economic characteristics of the black population in the United States that is based primarily on the March 1992 Supplement to the Current Population Survey. Topics covered include: population growth; marital status; family type and distribution; the living arrangements of…

In 1983-84, for the twelfth consecutive year, the number of Black, Hispanic, and American Indian engineering graduates increased. And for the first time since the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering began its work, the number of Black graduates surpassed 2,000. Other highlights of the 1983-84 data are: (1) 3,817 Black, Hispanic…

Presents data on the increasing numbers of graduate degrees, especially doctoral degrees, awarded by historically black colleges and universities and traditionally white institutions. Considers effects of Proposition 209 in California and the importance of having a significant cohort of students of color, as well as faculty of color, in graduate…

This publication presents the testimony of Clarence C. Crawford, the Associate Director of Education and Employment Issues for the Human Resources Division of the General Accounting Office (GAO). The testimony deals with the finances of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and its member schools, gender profiles in schools' athletic…