Black Male Student Success in Higher Education: A Report From the National Black Male College Achievement Study Center for the Study of Race and Equity in Education at University of Pennsylvania Harper, Shaun R. Published: February 2012 Presents insights from successful male African-American college students about how they overcame obstacles that typically disadvantage their peers, including their pre-college experiences and the roles of family members, peers, and significant others. Funder(s): American College Personnel Association, Lumina Foundation for Education, National Academic Advising Association, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Penn State Children, Youth and Families Consortium, Penn State University Africana Research Center, Penn State University College of Education Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 828KB; PDF)
A Portrait of Marin: Marin County Human Development Report 2012 Social Science Research Council; Marin Community Foundation Published: January 2012 Examines trends in the county's human development indicators, including health status, access to knowledge, and standard of living by neighborhood, race/ethnicity, and gender; contributing factors; and implications. Includes action agendas. Funder(s): Marin Community Foundation Subject(s): Social Science; Minorities; Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(74 pages; 5.11MB; PDF)
Cultures of Giving: Energizing and Expanding Philanthropy by and for Communities of Color W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: January 2012 Explores trends in giving within and on behalf of communities of color, often organized through the Cultures of Giving program; the program's strategies; lessons for the field; and ways funders can collaborate with and advance identity-based philanthropy. Funder(s): Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Minorities; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(112 pages; 40MB; PDF)
The Role of Minority-Serving Institutions in National College Completion Goals Institute for Higher Education Policy Harmon, Noel Published: January 2012 Outlines Lumina's work with minority-serving institutions to boost completion rates, especially among men of color, by building capacity for data collection and analysis, collective advocacy, developmental education policy and practice, and transparency. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(9 pages; 549KB; PDF)
Telling the Whole Story: Voices of Ethnic Volunteers in America Community Initiatives Silver, Nora L. Published: December 2011 Compiles focus group reports about volunteerism in communities of color and immigrant communities; how ethnicity, gender, age, country of origin, class background, and upbringing shape community work; common themes; and guidance for nonprofits. Funder(s): Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, James Irvine Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Shinnyo-en Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Volunteerism; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(131 pages; 3.18MB; PDF)
Foundation Funding for Hispanics/Latinos in the United States and for Latin America Foundation Center; Hispanics in Philanthropy Shah, Seema; Grace McAllister; Reina Mukai Published: December 2011 Examines 1999-2009 trends in grantmaking targeted to Latinos in the United States and Latin America by funder, issue area, recipient type, type of support, and geographic focus; as a percentage of overall funding; and in relation to the Latino population. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation Related Organization(s): Hispanics in Philanthropy Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(21 pages; 2.42MB; PDF)
The Road Map Project Baseline Report Community Center for Education Results Published: December 2011 Outlines an initiative to close racial/ethnic and regional gaps in student achievement. Presents data, targets, and indicators for health and kindergarten readiness, academic success and support, college and career readiness, and postsecondary options. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, City of Seattle, Kent School District, League of Education Voters, OneAmerica, Puget Sound Educational Service District, Seattle Community Colleges, Seattle Foundation, South King Council of Human Services, Southwest Youth & Family Services, Technology Access Foundation, University of Washington Related Organization(s): BERK, FSG Social Impact Advisors Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(51 pages; 5.56MB; PDF)
Diminishing Dollars: The Impact of the 2008 Financial Crisis on the Field of Social Justice Philanthropy Foundation Center Gould, Sara K. Published: November 2011 Examines the immediate impact of the financial crisis on foundations active in the social justice sector, including 2005-09 trends in assets, spending, and grantmaking and strategies used to cope with depleted assets. Includes projections through 2015. Funder(s): Cricket Island Foundation, Edward W. Hazen Foundation, Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, Social Justice Philanthropy Collaborative Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(35 pages; 1.62MB; PDF)
Hispanic Poverty Rate Highest in New Supplemental Census Measure Pew Hispanic Center Published: November 2011 Compares poverty rates by race/ethnicity, nativity, age, and location according to the official measure and the Census Bureau's alternative measure, which reflects cost-of-living expenses, medical expenses, tax credits, and non-cash government benefits. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Social Science Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(7 pages; 92KB; PDF)
Living Together: Projects Promoting Inclusion in 11 EU Cities Open Society Institute Published: November 2011 Highlights best practices in city and local initiatives to promote social cohesion and address inequalities, discrimination, and marginalization of Muslims and other minorities in areas such as education, employment, housing, and civic participation. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Religion; Minorities; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(194 pages; 4.36MB; PDF)
The Sounds of Quality Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: November 2011 Describes an Aligning Forces for Quality learning collaborative to develop strategies for, quantify results of, and share lessons learned from efforts to bridge the language gap in hospitals and ensure access to health care for limited English speakers. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(33 pages; 1.37MB; PDF)
Closing the Gap Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: November 2011 Describes an Aligning Forces for Quality learning collaborative to test strategies for, quantify results of, and share lessons learned from efforts to reduce racial/ethnic disparities in health care as measured by indicators for heart failure procedures. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(5 pages; 101KB; PDF)
Portrayal and Perception: Two Audits of News Media Reporting on African American Men and Boys Heinz Endowments Published: November 2011 Presents findings from analyses of Pittsburgh media's coverage of African-American men and boys as well as interviews about the community's frustration with the focus on crime. Makes recommendations for raising coverage rates and broadening topics. Funder(s): Heinz Endowments Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(66 pages; 673KB; PDF)
Opportunity for Black Men and Boys: Public Opinion, Media Depictions, and Media Consumption Opportunity Agenda Published: October 2011 Presents a review of literature that looks at how media representations affect the lives of black men and boys, as well as analyses of public opinion research on race, implications for promoting black male achievement, and black men's media consumption. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(150 pages; 2.89MB; PDF)
Roma Health Mediators: Successes and Challenges Open Society Institute Published: October 2011 Examines the achievements and remaining issues for a program that trains health mediators as liaisons between Roma communities and health systems in Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and the Ukraine. Makes program and policy recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Health; Health, Public Health; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(84 pages; 1.85MB; PDF)
Health Affairs/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Brief: Achieving Equity in Health Health Affairs; Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: October 2011 Summarizes research on health and healthcare disparities for racial/ethnic minorities; costs; economic, educational, environmental, and other factors such as lower-quality care and limited access; and efforts to narrow gaps. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 596KB; PDF)
Muslims in Marseille Open Society Institute Published: September 2011 Examines experiences of Muslims in Marseille, France, including issues of origin and integration, education, employment, housing, health and social protection, police and security, civic participation, and media perceptions. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Religion; Minorities; Social Science, International Studies Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(322 pages; 1.97MB; PDF) French Version
All Together Now? African Americans, Immigrants, and California's Future Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration Pastor, Manuel; Juan De Lara; Justin Scoggins Published: September 2011 Examines trends in areas where African Americans and immigrants live together and the potential for building alliances to address tensions created by demographic and economic shifts and organizing together for social justice and community improvement. Funder(s): Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, James Irvine Foundation, John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(66 pages; 7.15MB; PDF) Technical Report
Muslims in Antwerp Open Society Institute Published: September 2011 Examines the experiences of Muslims in Antwerp, Belgium, including issues of identity, education, employment, housing, health, security, civic participation, and media. Focuses on the gap between self-perception and how Muslims feel they are perceived. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Religion; Minorities; Social Science, International Studies Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(144 pages; 999KB; PDF)
Downward Mobility From the Middle Class: Waking Up From the American Dream Pew Charitable Trusts Acs, Gregory Published: September 2011 Examines trends in Americans falling out of the middle class, ranking 20 or more percentiles below their parents, or earning 20 percent or more below their parents' real income, and contributing factors across race/ethnicity and gender. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Economic Mobility Project Subject(s): Social Science; Minorities; Women Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.25MB; PDF)
Hispanic College Enrollment Spikes, Narrowing Gaps With Other Groups Pew Hispanic Center Fry, Richard Published: August 2011 Based on October 2010 Current Population Survey data, analyzes college enrollment among 18- to 24-year-olds by race/ethnicity. Explores factors behind dramatic increases in Latino/Hispanic students and record percentages of African-Americans enrolled. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 1.02MB; PDF)
Private Transfers, Race, and Wealth Urban Institute McKernan, Signe-Mary; Caroline Ratcliffe; Margaret Simms; Sisi Zhang Published: August 2011 Examines racial/ethnic disparities in private transfers of financial support from extended families and friends, large gifts, and inheritances, as well as net support received after transfers given; their impact on wealth disparities; and implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation Subject(s): Social Science; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.01MB; PDF)
Whose Schools Are Failing? US2010 Project Logan, John R. Published: August 2011 Examines disparities in performance between public schools attended by white or Asian students and those attended by African-American, Latino, or Native American students. Analyzes how disadvantaged children are assigned to high-poverty and urban schools. Funder(s): American Communities Project of Brown University, Russell Sage Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(15 pages; 1.27MB; PDF)
Wealth Gaps Rise to Record Highs Between Whites, Blacks and Hispanics Pew Research Center Kochhar, Rakesh; Richard Fry; Paul Taylor Published: July 2011 Analyzes 2005-09 trends in household wealth, net worth, and asset ownership by type of asset, geography, and race/ethnicity. Examines long-term trends in wealth ratios by race/ethnicity since 1984, wealth gaps within groups, and contributing factors. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Social Science; Minorities; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 278KB; PDF)
Actualizing Health Care Reform for Urban Indians: An Action Plan From the Urban Indian Health Summit Seattle Indian Health Board Published: June 2011 Outlines strategies to ensure the benefits of healthcare reform for urban Indians, including securing resources, education, and advocacy for workforce development, targeted and technical assistance, clarification of definitions, and other needs. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Native Americans; Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 4.98MB; PDF)
Aligning Forces for Quality: Disparities Reduction and Minority Health Improvement Under the ACA Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Cartwright-Smith, Lara; Devi Mehta; Sara Rosenbaum Published: June 2011 Highlights reform provisions to reduce racial/ethnic health disparities, including requiring data collection, integrating minority health into national strategies, and funding efforts to increase minorities' representation in the healthcare workforce. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Minorities; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 302KB; PDF)
The Latino Electorate in 2010: More Voters, More Non-Voters Pew Hispanic Center Hugo Lopez, Mark Published: April 2011 Analyzes trends in Latinos/Hispanics' share of voters in the midterm elections and in relation to their share of the overall population, share of eligible voters within the Latino population, and voter turnout by demographics, education, and nativity. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(19 pages; 225KB; PDF)
Why Place & Race Matter PolicyLink; California Endowment Published: April 2011 Examines the impact of race/ethnicity and economic, social, physical, and service environments on health disparities for low-income communities of color and implications. Outlines policy reforms and strategies for addressing structural racism. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Health; Minorities; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(113 pages; 3.47MB; PDF)
Diverging Pathways: How Wealth Shapes Opportunity for Children Insight Center for Community Economic Development Published: April 2011 Examines trends in incomes and assets among households with young children by race/ethnicity and the links between wealth and child development and health outcomes. Considers factors such as mother's education and number of assets as well as implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research, National Institutes of Health Subject(s): Social Science; Children and Youth; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 2.44MB; PDF)
Understanding Americans' Health Agenda Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Harvard School of Public Health Published: March 2011 Presents survey results, by race/ethnicity and income, on the quality of health care and hospital care respondents receive and in the country overall, differences among hospitals, racial/ethnic disparities, and criteria for choosing hospitals or surgeons. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): Harvard School of Public Health Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(24 pages; 113KB; PDF)
Roadmap for Ensuring America's Future by Increasing Latino College Completion Excelencia in Education Published: March 2011 Outlines policy recommendations at the community, college, state, and federal levels for raising Latino degree attainment rates to help close equity gaps and meet the nation's attainment goals. Includes examples of current efforts and best practices. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 2.37MB; PDF)
Designing Safety-Net Clinics for Cultural Sensitivity California HealthCare Foundation Taylor, Ellen; Anjali Joseph; Amy Keller; Xiaobo Quan Published: March 2011 Outlines how culture can affect health care and suggests strategies for providing culturally sensitive care: locating the clinic within the community, creating signage that enable easy navigation, and designing family-friendly waiting and exam rooms. Funder(s): California HealthCare Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Health Design Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.18MB; PDF)
Muslims in Copenhagen Open Society Institute Published: March 2011 Examines Muslims' experiences in Copenhagen with issues of identity, education, employment, housing, health and social protection, policing and security, participation and citizenship, and the role of the media. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Religion; Minorities; Social Science, International Studies Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(270 pages; 1.52MB; PDF)
The Latino Age Wave: What Changing Ethnic Demographics Mean for the Future of Aging in the U.S. Hispanics in Philanthropy Published: February 2011 Highlights data on aging Latinos/Hispanics, trends in the assets and needs of community-based organizations serving or that could serve older Latinos, and strategies for addressing gaps in supportive policies. Outlines best practices and recommendations. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Related Organization(s): Global Policy Solutions Subject(s): Aging; Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(60 pages; 1.01MB; PDF)
Ethnic and Community Media Fellowship: Building Capacity in Mission-Driven Media to Promote Parent Involvement in Student Education New York Community Media Alliance Juana, Ponce de Leon Published: February 2011 Assesses the impact of an initiative to build local immigrant and ethnic media's capacity as sources of sustained coverage of school reform issues and help parents become informed advocates for their children's education. Includes articles and next steps. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Deutsche Bank, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(169 pages; 5.90MB; PDF)
Latinos and Digital Technology, 2010 Pew Hispanic Center Livingston, Gretchen Published: February 2011 Compares rates of Internet use, including cell phone use, home broadband access, and types of online activities engaged in by race/ethnicity, nativity, dominant language, age, education, income, and area of residence. Discusses factors behind disparities. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(34 pages; 509KB; PDF)
Impact of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption on Black Americans' Health African American Collaborative Obesity Research Network at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Published: January 2011 Outlines trends in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among African Americans by age and compared with other groups; health consequences, including racial/ethnic disparities in obesity rates; and research needs and priorities to help reduce consumption. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 728KB; PDF)
Project Exploration: 10-year Retrospective Program Evaluation Project Exploration Chi, Bernadette; Juna Z. Snow Published: December 2010 Assesses the impact of a program giving low-income students of color hands-on science experience on science capacity, youth development, and engagement in communities of practice. Examines practices that support science learning by underrepresented youth. Funder(s): Noyce Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Research, Evaluation, and Assessment at the University of Califiornia, Berkeley Subject(s): Science/Technology; Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(82 pages; 1.22MB; PDF)
30 Large Urban School Districts Show Better Relative Academic Performance Than Their States for African-American, Hispanic, or Low-Income Students Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Published: December 2010 Presents findings from data collected in the Broad Prize selection process on large urban districts with higher-than-state-average performance among African-American, Latino, and low-income students and the policies and practices behind their success. Funder(s): Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 456KB; PDF)
We Dream a World: The 2025 Vision for Black Men and Boys Twenty-First Century Foundation; Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Published: December 2010 Examines the intersection of structural racism, class, lack of access and other factors affecting African-American men and boys. Calls for amended policies, support for communities, better programs and approaches, and more investment in poor individuals. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Open Society Institute Related Organization(s): Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 389KB; PDF)
Changing Places: How Communities Will Improve the Health of Boys of Color University of California Press; Chief Justice Earl Warren Institute on Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Edley, Christopher Jr.; Jorge Ruiz de Velasco, Eds. Published: December 2010 Compiles cross-disciplinary analyses of the challenges boys of color face, how investing in education and community improvement and development could help improve health and well-being outcomes, and the policies and practices needed to support solutions. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Minorities; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(630 pages; 7.40MB; PDF)
The Education of Migrant Children: An NGO Guide to EU Policies and Actions Open Society Institute Huttova, Jana; Elif Kalaycioglu; Lina Molokotos-Liederman Published: November 2010 Provides an overview of the European Union's policies and practices in promoting migrants' rights and equality, integration, social inclusion and cohesion, and education and training. Recommends ways for NGOs to address challenges and fill gaps. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(216 pages; 801KB; PDF)
The RBF Diversity Report Rockefeller Brothers Fund Heeren, Ana; Andrea Gray Published: November 2010 Describes RBF's project to assess and improve diversity within its operations and grantmaking. Outlines diversity of and perceptions of diversity among board, staff, and grantees; planning and implementation; and the efforts of four working groups. Funder(s): Rockefeller Brothers Fund Subject(s): Minorities; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Governance Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(12 pages; 183KB; PDF)
Strategies to Reduce the Racial and Gender Wealth Gaps in North Carolina Insight Center for Community Economic Development; Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Published: November 2010 Suggests strategies to close gaps in median net worth by race/ethnicity, gender, and marital status, such as promoting low income-targeted programs, addressing discrimination in home and business ownership, and long-term community economic development. Funder(s): Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 460KB; PDF)
Sikh Coalition Bay Area Civil Rights Report 2010 Sikh Coalition Published: November 2010 Examines incidents of racial profiling, bullying, discrimination, limited access to services due to language barriers, and other obstacles to the integration of Sikhs into civic and political life in the Bay Area by county. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): San Francisco Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Minorities; Religion Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 21.39MB)
National Latino Leader? The Job is Open Pew Hispanic Center Taylor, Paul; Mark Hugo Lopez Published: November 2010 Presents results of a survey of Latinos/Hispanics on whom they consider "the most important Latino leader in the country today," as well as their familiarity with prominent Latinos, by nativity and language. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Public Affairs Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(13 pages; 327KB; PDF)
The Unequal Distribution of Health in the Twin Cities Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation Published: October 2010 Analyzes how race/ethnicity, nativity, income, neighborhood, education, and interactions between such social determinants affect health outcomes. Recommends ways to address inequities such as targeting lowest-income areas for neighborhood improvement. Funder(s): Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation Related Organization(s): Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, Wilder Research Subject(s): Health; Minorities; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 2.19MB; PDF)
Illegal Immigration Backlash Worries, Divides Latinos Pew Hispanic Center Hugo Lopez, Mark; Rich Morin; Paul Taylor Published: October 2010 Compares survey responses of Latinos/Hispanics with those of the general population and by nativity on topics such as immigration policy, illegal immigrants' impact on other Latinos/Hispanics, and political solidarity between the native- and foreign-born. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(52 pages; 1.34MB; PDF)
Divided We Fail: Improving Completion and Closing Racial Gaps in California's Community Colleges Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy at CSU Sacramento Moore, Colleen; Nancy Shulock Published: October 2010 Analyzes outcomes for California community college students over six years, including credits, certificates, associate degrees, transfers, and racial/ethnic disparities. Suggests using data to improve completion rates and bridging practices and policies. Funder(s): Campaign for College Opportunity, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 604KB; PDF)
Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America's Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads National Academy of Sciences Published: October 2010 Recommends investing in research, innovation, and a dynamic science and engineering workforce with the participation of underrepresented minorities. Suggests ways to improve access, motivation, affordability, and supports to raise degree completion rates. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Science/Technology; Education; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(229 pages; 1.36MB; HTML)
Community Health Workers in Minnesota: Bridging Barriers, Expanding Access, Improving Health Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation Published: October 2010 Describes the outreach, referral, advocacy, and other support community health workers provide to improve underserved communities' health and providers' cultural competence. Profiles the foundation's investment, lessons learned, and partner organizations. Funder(s): Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation Subject(s): Health; Minorities; Health, Public Health Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(36 pages; 3.41MB; PDF)
Better Together: Research Findings on the Relationship Between Racial Justice Organizations and LGBT Communities Applied Research Center Published: September 2010 Surveys racial justice groups' work on LGBTQ issues, linkages between missions, and barriers to engagement, including fear of community division. Calls for bolstering groups of color, strategic clarity, LGBTQ leadership, and communications infrastructure. Funder(s): Arcus Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 89KB; PDF)
Health Reform and Communities of Color: Implications for Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Published: September 2010 Updates a November 2009 report with details of the 2010 healthcare reform bill, including provisions specific to health disparities, mainly for improved data collection and documentation, American Indians and Alaska Natives, and prevention efforts. Funder(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(14 pages; 1.25MB; PDF)
Suspended Education: Urban Middle Schools in Crisis Civil Rights Project Losen, Daniel J.; Russell Skiba Published: September 2010 Examines the rise in school suspensions; their effectiveness; the widening racial/ethnic discipline gap, especially for African-American boys; and the impact of suspensions on academic success and likelihood of incarceration. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Poverty and Race Research Action Council Related Organization(s): Southern Poverty Law Center Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 239KB; PDF)
How to Develop and Support Leadership That Contributes to Racial Justice Leadership Learning Community Published: September 2010 Explains the need for leadership development programs to address the impact of structural racism on thinking about nonprofit leadership. Outlines recommendations and core competencies for racial justice leadership, including systems thinking and bridging. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation, California Endowment, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Kansas Leadership Center, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): Applied Research Center, Center for Assessment and Policy Development, Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, MP Associates, Social Policy Research Associates Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Minorities; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 341KB; PDF)
Obesity and Diabetes: Two Growing Epidemics in California UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Diamant, Allison L.; Susan H. Babey; Malia Jones; Joelle Wolstein Published: August 2010 Analyzes the 2001-07 increase in obesity and diabetes prevalence by race/ethnicity, age, income, education, and years lived in the United States. Outlines policy implications of the disproportionate effect on people of color, the poor, and less educated. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Health; Minorities; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 249KB; PDF)
Healthy Communities Matter: The Importance of Place to the Health of Boys of Color California Endowment Published: June 2010 Summarizes a study of health disparities and trauma among African-American and Latino/Hispanic boys, the underlying social inequality and negative neighborhood conditions, and the need for a healing approach. Outlines case studies of best practices. Funder(s): California Endowment Related Organization(s): Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice at Drexel University, Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard Law School, PolicyLink, RAND Corporation Subject(s): Minorities; Health; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 15.12MB; PDF)
Muslims in Hamburg Open Society Institute Published: June 2010 Examines the experiences of Muslims in Hamburg, including issues of discrimination and identity, education, employment, housing, health, security, and media influence. Focuses on the impact of public policies to improve integration and social inclusion. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Religion; Minorities; Social Science, International Studies Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(221 pages; 3.54MB)
No Data — No Progress: Data Collection in Countries Participating in the Decade of Roma Inclusion 2005-2015 Open Society Institute McDonald, Christina; Katy Negrin Published: June 2010 Evaluates the first five years of the common framework for action on the inclusion of Roma communities, the lack of comprehensive data for assessing progress, and barriers to disaggregating data by ethnicity. Outlines best practices and recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Minorities; Civil and Human Rights; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 180KB; PDF) Country Findings
Native Arts and Cultures: Research, Growth and Opportunities for Philanthropic Support Ford Foundation Published: June 2010 Summarizes findings of Ford-funded reports on grants to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian artists and their impact; leadership development needs and opportunities; and the possibility of creating a new fund for Native arts and cultures. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Minorities; Minorities, Native Americans Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 1.10MB; PDF)
Marrying Out: One-in-Seven New U.S. Marriages Is Interracial or Interethnic Pew Research Center Passel, Jeffrey S.; Paul Taylor; Wendy Wang Published: June 2010 Examines trends in and attitudes toward marriages between different races/ethnicities since 1980, including rates of intermarriage by race/ethnicity, gender, region, education, and age. Considers factors behind the trends, including immigration patterns. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Population/Demographic Studies; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(41 pages; 239KB; PDF)
Hispanics, High School Dropouts and the GED Pew Hispanic Center Fry, Richard Published: May 2010 Examines the low General Educational Development attainment rate among Latino/Hispanic high school dropouts by nativity and compared with other racial/ethnic groups; contributing factors; and the effects of GED credentials on upward mobility. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 429KB; PDF)
Severe Financial Insecurity Among African-American and Latino Seniors Institute on Assets & Social Policy at Brandeis University; Demos Meschede, Tatjana; Thomas Shapiro; Laura Sullivan; Jennifer Wheary Published: May 2010 Based on the Senior Financial Stability Index, examines seniors' long-term ability to meet projected lifetime expenses by race/ethnicity and marital status. Recommends policies to strengthen financial security, including addressing the healthcare crisis. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Related Organization(s): Demos Subject(s): Aging; Social Science; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 592KB; PDF)
Family Structure and the Economic Mobility of Children Pew Charitable Trusts DeLeire, Thomas; Leonard M. Lopoo Published: April 2010 Compares the economic mobility, both absolute and relative, of children of continuously married mothers, divorced mothers, and unmarried mothers by race and family income level. Explores the role of racial differences in family structure and implications. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Enterprise Institute, Brookings Institution, Economic Mobility Project, Heritage Foundation, Urban Institute Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 785KB; PDF)
Health Insurance in Nonstandard Jobs and Small Firms: Differences for Parents by Race and Ethnicity Urban Institute Clemans-Cope, Lisa; Genevieve M. Kenney; Aaron Lucas Published: April 2010 Focuses on the higher rates of small-firm and nonstandard employment and of uninsurance regardless of job type among Latino/Hispanic and African-American parents. Considers healthcare reform provisions' effects on their insurance costs and coverage rates. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Health, Health Insurance/Coverage Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 156KB; PDF)
Nearly Four Million California Adults Are Victims of Intimate Partner Violence UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Zahnd, Elaine; May Jawad Aydin; Y. Jenny Chia; David Grant; D. Imelda Padilla-Frausto Published: April 2010 Based on 2007 California Health Interview Survey data, analyzes the incidence and nature of physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence by gender, race/ethnicity, nativity, marital status, and sexual orientation. Funder(s): Blue Shield of California Foundation Subject(s): Health; Women; Minorities Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(12 pages; 351KB; PDF)
America's Future: Latino Child Well-Being in Numbers and Trends National Council of La Raza Mather, Mark; Patricia Foxen Published: April 2010 Examines trends in indicators of Latino/Hispanic children's well-being — including demographics, citizenship, family structure, poverty, health, education, and juvenile justice — by region and compared with white and African-American children. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Wellspring Advisors, LLC Related Organization(s): Population Reference Bureau Subject(s): Children and Youth; Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(38 pages; 4.76MB; PDF)
Muslims in Berlin Open Society Institute Published: April 2010 Examines Muslims' experiences of integration in the city's Kreuzberg district, including issues of identity, education, employment, and housing, with a focus on civic and political participation by Muslim groups and policies to improve social inclusion. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Religion; Minorities; Social Science, International Studies Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(212 pages; 3.49MB; PDF)
Updated Demographic Profiles of U.S. Hispanics by Country of Origin Pew Hispanic Center Published: April 2010 Examines population, age, education, citizenship, income, and other statistics on each of the ten largest Latino/Hispanic groups by ancestry: Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Salvadoran, Dominican, Guatemalan, Colombian, Honduran, Ecuadorian, and Peruvian. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Social Science, Population/Demographic Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 1.66MB; HTML)
Muslims in Leicester Open Society Institute Published: April 2010 Examines Muslims' experiences of integration in the city, including issues of discrimination and identity, education, employment, housing, health, and security, with a focus on civic and political participation and the media's influence on perceptions. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Religion; Minorities; Social Science, International Studies Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(153 pages; 5.45MB; PDF)
Latinos and the 2010 Census: The Foreign Born Are More Positive Pew Hispanic Center Hugo Lopez, Mark; Paul Taylor Published: April 2010 Compares survey results on knowledge of, attitudes toward, and participation in the census among foreign- and U.S.-born Latinos/Hispanics and Spanish-speaking, bilingual, and English-speaking Latinos/Hispanics. Examines the impact of outreach efforts. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Pew Hispanic Center Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Social Science, Population/Demographic Studies Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(25 pages; 568KB; PDF)
Building Environmentally Sustainable Communities: A Framework for Inclusivity What Works Collaborative Been, Vicki; Mary Cunningham; Ingrid Gould Ellen; Adam Gordon; Joe Parilla; Margery Austin Turner; Sheryl Verlaine Whitney; Aaron Yowell; Ken Zimmerman Published: April 2010 Reviews literature on past inequitable and unsustainable urban development and visions for linking sustainability, opportunity, and inclusion. Analyzes possible metrics for measuring sustainability and access as well as next steps for policy. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Environment; Minorities Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(95 pages; 15.25MB; PDF)
Seeking Sustainable and Inclusive Communities: A King County Case Study What Works Collaborative Whitney, Sheryl Verlaine Published: April 2010 Illustrates the connection between the efforts of King County, Washington, to ease the environmental strain of economic and land development and issues of equity and social justice, including public health, transportation, and educational opportunity. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Environment; Minorities Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(19 pages; 993KB; PDF)
Investing in Tribal Governments: Case Studies From the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act National Congress of American Indians Published: March 2010 Describes examples of job creation in nine Native American communities as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including funding source, location, project, number of jobs created, and the reservation's unemployment rate. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Minorities; Minorities, Native Americans Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(20 pages; 3.13MB; PDF)
Investing in Tribal Governments: An Analysis of Impact and Remaining Need Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act National Congress of American Indians; NCAI Policy Research Center Published: March 2010 Assesses tribal communities' need for infrastructure and economic development, the extent to which the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's ten tribal-specific and two general program investments meet those needs, and implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): NCAI Policy Research Center Subject(s): Public Affairs; Minorities; Minorities, Native Americans Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 453KB; PDF)
Using Professionally Trained Interpreters to Increase Patient/Provider Satisfaction: Does It Work? Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. Bagchi, Ann D.; Sky Andrecheck; Stacy Dale; Natalya Verbitsky-Savitz Published: February 2010 Examines the need for trained medical interpreters by comparing the satisfaction of emergency room patients, doctors, and triage and discharge nurses when provided with interpreters and when provided only with telephone language lines or ad hoc services. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Minorities; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 564KB; PDF)
Modest and Uneven: Physician Efforts to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities Center for Studying Health System Change Reschovsky, James D.; Ellyn R. Boukus Published: February 2010 Documents limited adoption of recommended practices for reducing racial and ethnic disparities in health care, including interpreter services, training in minority health, and quality of care reports for minority patients. Considers policy implications. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 260KB; PDF)
A Report on the James Irvine Foundation's Grantmaking to Low-Income and Diverse Communities James Irvine Foundation Published: February 2010 Summarizes Irvine's 2009 grantmaking to organizations that explicitly focus on serving low-income and/or communities of color, outlining grants made by the Community Leadership Project and the foundation's California Democracy, Youth, and Arts Programs. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Performance/Failure Analysis Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(2 pages; 48KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(2 pages; 48KB; PDF)
Race Matters: What's Race Got to Do With It? Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: February 2008 Outlines steps for determining whether a disparity is the result of unequal opportunities by race, including controlling for other variables, examining competing hypotheses, separating diversity and equity issues, and using the Race Matters Fact Sheets. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Social Science Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(4 pages; 88KB; PDF) Race Matters Toolkit
Allied Health Workforce Analysis: Sacramento-Northern California Region UCSF Center for the Health Professions Bates, Timothy; Melanie Chan; Susan A. Chapman; Jennifer Kaiser Published: February 2010 Analyzes the racial/ethnic compositions of workers in twenty-two health occupations and graduates of healthcare education programs in Sacramento and northern California. Examines racial/ethnic disparities in occupations, educational attainment, and wages. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Minorities; Health; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(132 pages; 2.81MB; PDF)
Expanding Access and Opportunity: The Impact of the Gates Millennium Scholars Program Institute for Higher Education Policy Published: January 2010 Examines how Gates' scholarships for low-income minority college students has affected persistence, completion rates, fields of study, graduate school and career paths, and community engagement. Explores scholars' demographics and experiences. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): National Opinion Research Center Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(127 pages; 1.62MB; PDF)
Aligning Forces for Quality: Local Efforts to Transform American Health Care Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: January 2010 Profiles RWJF's initiative to raise healthcare quality in targeted communities; reduce racial/ethnic disparities; and offer models for national reform through performance measurement and public reporting, quality improvement, and consumer engagement. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.64MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 1.64MB; PDF)
Career Pathways to Philanthropic Leadership: Conversation on Diversity and Inclusive Practices Council on Foundations Published: January 2010 Highlights discussions from an October 2009 convening on factors affecting diversity and inclusion in philanthropic leadership, including the most effective ways to prepare future leaders and recommendations for the CoF Career Pathways Pipeline Program. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Governance; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 260KB; PDF)
Blacks Upbeat About Black Progress, Prospects Pew Research Center Published: January 2010 Compares survey findings on how African Americans and other groups view African Americans' progress toward equality, race relations, convergence on values and living standards, satisfaction with local communities, and future prospects for progress. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): National Public Radio, Princeton Survey Research Associates International Subject(s): Social Science; Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(109 pages; 555KB; PDF)
Native Artists: Livelihoods, Resources, Space, Gifts Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at University of Minnesota Rendon, Marcie; Ann Markusen Published: December 2009 Examines the experiences of Ojibwe artists in Minnesota, including access to training, funding, space, paying markets, and institutional support; discrimination and isolation; and relationships with communities. Profiles artists and makes recommendations. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Minorities; Minorities, Native Americans Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(128 pages; 2.89MB; PDF)
The Journey Continues: Ensuring a Cross-Culturally Competent Evaluation Colorado Trust Lee, Kien; Nancy B. Csuti Published: December 2009 Follows up the 2007 report The Importance of Culture in Evaluation with scenarios of how cross-cultural issues emerge and expert commentary on how to address them. Highlights evaluators' roles in promoting social equity and other considerations. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation; Minorities Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(19 pages; 366KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(19 pages; 366KB; PDF)
LGBT Rights and Advocacy: Messaging to African American Communities Arcus Foundation Victoria, Donna; Cornell Belcher Published: December 2009 Based on interviews and surveys, explores African Americans' views on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues and how to win greater acceptance of LGBT rights in the community, including the role of civil rights leaders and LGBT African Americans. Funder(s): Arcus Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.30MB; PDF)
New Experiments in Minority Voter Mobilization: Third and Final Report on the California Votes Initiative James Irvine Foundation Michelson, Melissa; Lisa García Bedolla; Donald P. Green Published: November 2009 Evaluates the initiative's work to increase voter turnout among low-income and minority communities and describes best practices and critical factors. Examines how such efforts affect long-term voting patterns and attitudes toward politics and engagement. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Minorities; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(20 pages; 215KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(20 pages; 215KB; PDF)
Latinos Online, 2006-2008: Narrowing the Gap Pew Hispanic Center; Pew Internet & American Life Project Livingston, Gretchen; Susannah Fox; Kim Parker Published: December 2009 Presents survey findings on Internet use, Internet access at home, and broadband access among Latinos/Hispanics by nativity, age, education, English-reading ability, and income. Analyzes factors behind the trends and compares data with other groups. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Pew Internet & American Life Project Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(17 pages; 296KB; PDF)
Muslims in Europe: A Report on 11 EU Cities Open Society Institute Published: December 2009 Examines Muslims' experiences of integration at various levels; social cohesion, belonging, and discrimination; access to labor and housing markets; civic and political participation; education; policing; and other issues. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Religion; Minorities; Social Science, International Studies Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(327 pages; 2.11MB; PDF)
Between Two Worlds: How Young Latinos Come of Age in America Pew Hispanic Center; Pew Research Center Published: December 2009 Presents survey findings on the attitudes, values, social behaviors, family characteristics, economic well-being, educational attainment, and labor force outcomes of Latino/Hispanic youth aged between 16 and 25, by state and compared with other groups. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Pew Research Center Subject(s): Children and Youth; Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(156 pages; 3.80MB; PDF)
Hispanics in the News: An Event-Driven Narrative Pew Hispanic Center; Project for Excellence in Journalism Published: October 2009 Examines trends in news coverage of Latinos/Hispanics between February and August 2009, including frequency compared with other racial/ethnic groups, topic, depth, prominent newsmakers, and variation among media sectors. Discusses major storylines. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Project for Excellence in Journalism Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(31 pages; 393KB; PDF)
"We Want to Know What They Are Saying" — A Multiagency Collaborative Effort to Address Parent Language Barriers and Disproportionate Minority Contact Vera Institute of Justice Estrada, Rodolfo; Susan Shah Published: November 2009 Describes Vera's collaborative work to provide a multilingual information resource to help parents understand their role in the juvenile justice system. Outlines lessons learned on addressing language access issues for minorities in contact with the law. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Minorities; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(10 pages; 209KB; PDF)
Health Reform and Communities of Color: How Might It Affect Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities? Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Published: November 2009 Examines provisions in the healthcare reform proposals that may reduce health disparities by expanding coverage and access to care for minorities, including Medicaid expansions, insurance exchange subsidies, and more funding for community health centers. Funder(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(14 pages; 639KB; PDF)
Measuring Racial-Ethnic Diversity in California's Nonprofit Sector Urban Institute De Vita, Carol J.; Max Niedzwiecki; Katie L. Roeger Published: November 2009 Presents survey findings on the racial/ethnic diversity of the state's nonprofit boards, executive directors, and staff and on the characteristics of racially/ethnically diverse organizations including size, field of activity, location, and budget. Funder(s): California Endowment, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Minorities; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Governance Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(51 pages; 417KB; PDF)
Improving Care for Individuals With Limited English Proficiency: Facilitators and Barriers to Providing Language Services in California Public Hospitals Safety Net Institute Hasnain-Wynia, Romana; Alan B. Cohen; Joseph D. Restuccia; Julie Yonek Published: October 2009 Evaluates twelve public hospitals' efforts to improve language services for patients with limited English proficiency: policies and procedures, organizational commitment, strategies for change, training, effectiveness, and facilitators and barriers. Funder(s): California Endowment Related Organization(s): Health Research & Educational Trust, Northwestern University Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(30 pages; 699KB; PDF)
Career Pathways to Philanthropic Leadership 2009 Baseline Report Council on Foundations Published: October 2009 Analyzes foundation hiring patterns among 440 executive appointees by foundation asset and staff size, the executives' professional backgrounds and demographics, and the role of mentors and leadership development programs in career advancement. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Governance; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.43MB; PDF)
Advancing the Mission: Tools for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Annie E. Casey Foundation; JustPartners, Inc. Published: October 2009 Based on Casey's experience, offers a learning continuum toward an organizational commitment to racial equity, assessment and awareness tools, and advice for institutionalizing such efforts. Discusses changes in Casey's work as well as challenges. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): JustPartners, Inc. Subject(s): Minorities; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Performance/Failure Analysis Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(96 pages; 1.74MB; PDF)
Report on the Status of Payday Lending in California Public Interest Law Firm Cook, Leslie; Kyra Kazantzis; Melissa Morris; James Zahradka Published: October 2009 Provides an overview of storefront and Internet payday lending in California, its effects, state and federal laws and regulations, and reform efforts. Includes recommendations for state and local policy, banking access, and consumer education. Funder(s): Silicon Valley Community Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 1.06MB; PDF)
Benchmarking Diversity: A First Look at New York City Foundations and Nonprofits Philanthropy New York; Foundation Center McGill, Lawrence T.; Eugene D. Miller Published: October 2009 Examines the diversity of the city's foundation and nonprofit staffs and the state of data collection on the populations served. Compares percentages of people of color among program officers, managerial and support staff, CEOs, and board members. Funder(s): A.L. Mailman Family Foundation, Inc., Atlantic Philanthropies, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, New York Community Trust, Surdna Foundation, William T. Grant Foundation Related Organization(s): Foundation Center Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Minorities; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(37 pages; 2.17MB; PDF)
Views of Religious Similarities and Differences: Results From the 2009 Annual Religion and Public Life Survey Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life; Pew Research Center for the People & the Press Published: September 2009 Presents survey findings on discrimination against religious minorities, similarities and differences between religions, views of Islam, and how familiarity with the religion affects those views. Analyzes trends by religion, race/ethnicity, and education. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Pew Research Center for the People & the Press Subject(s): Religion; Minorities; Social Science Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(24 pages; 389KB; PDF)
Talking With Patients: How Hospitals Use Bilingual Clinicians and Staff to Care for Patients With Language Needs George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services Huang, Jennifer; Karen Jones; Christal Ramos; Marsha Regenstein Published: September 2009 Presents survey findings on bilingual clinicians, staff, interpreters, and volunteers providing language services; training and assessment; hospital policies; and their impact. Recommends explicit policies, robust assessments, and proactive approaches. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(28 pages; 714KB; PDF)
Integration Defended: Berkeley Unified's Strategy to Maintain School Diversity Chief Justice Earl Warren Institute on Race, Ethnicity and Diversity; Civil Rights Project Chavez, Lisa; Erica Frankenberg Published: September 2009 Describes a desegregation plan that considers the neighborhood's racial makeup and other diversity measures rather than student race in granting school preference. Examines the plan's legal, policy, and demographic context and lessons for other districts. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): Civil Rights Project Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(36 pages; 867KB; PDF)
Moving From Them to Us — Challenges in Reframing Violence Among Youth Berkeley Media Studies Group Dorfman, Lori; Lawrence Wallack Published: August 2009 Synthesizes research on how news coverage frames youth, race, and crime; how race affects portrayals of youth and crime; and how views of government affect support for violence prevention. Outlines implications for policy makers and prevention programs. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Related Organization(s): Prevention Institute Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Children and Youth; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(27 pages; 179KB; PDF)
Asset Building in Low-income Communities of Color, Part 2 Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Leigh, Wilhelmina A.; Anna L. Wheatley Published: August 2009 Examines practices and policies in states not ranked highly for promoting asset building in large communities of color. Compares factors viewed as supportive of asset accumulation as well as promising practices with those in states ranked highly. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 979KB; PDF)
Diversity in Action: Strategies With Impact Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors; Council on Foundations Published: July 2009 Compiles essays by foundation executives and trustees on the impact of diversity and inclusiveness efforts, strategies, and lessons learned. Offers perspectives on community outreach and leadership training, board development, staffing, and grantmaking. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Related Organization(s): Council on Foundations, Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Governance; Minorities Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.66MB; PDF)
Neighborhoods and the Black-White Mobility Gap Pew Charitable Trusts Sharkey, Patrick Published: July 2009 Analyzes the impact of neighborhood poverty rates during childhood on relative intergenerational economic mobility and how changes in poverty rates affect incomes, earnings, and wealth as adults. Outlines policy implications for closing the racial gap. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Enterprise Institute, Brookings Institution, Economic Mobility Project, Heritage Foundation, Urban Institute Subject(s): Social Science; Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.88MB; PDF)
Profiling Minorities: A Study of Stop-and-Search Practices in Paris Open Society Institute Published: June 2009 Analyzes data on police stops and identity checks in five Paris locations, including race/ethnicity, age, gender, and clothing of those stopped, to show patterns of ethnic profiling of blacks and Arabs. Makes recommendations for police and authorities. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Minorities; Social Science; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(82 pages; 379KB; PDF)
Cultural Responsiveness, Racial Identity and Academic Success: A Review of Literature Heinz Endowments Hanley, Mary Stone; George W. Noblit Published: June 2009 Reviews the literature on culturally responsive pedagogy — using students' cultures and ethnic identity to promote resilience and academic success — with a focus on African Americans. Defines concepts and makes recommendations for grantmaking. Funder(s): Heinz Endowments Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(91 pages; 823KB; PDF)
Trends in Child Health 1997-2006: Assessing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Diagnoses of ADHD/ADD and of Learning Disability Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Leigh, Wilhelmina A.; Anna L. Wheatley Published: June 2009 Analyzes rates of diagnoses of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder/attention deficit disorder and learning disability among African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and white children and the role of sociodemographic factors in racial/ethnic disparities. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Higher Education; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
Making a Business Case for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care: Key Issues and Observations Urban Institute Bovbjerg, Randall R.; Harry P. Hatry; Elaine Morley Published: June 2009 Offers lessons from RWJF's Finding Answers program around issues involved in laying out financial reasons for providers, caregivers, and others to adopt ongoing, effective interventions to improve quality of care for minority patients. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Minorities; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(18 pages; 122KB; PDF)
Allied Health Regional Workforce Analysis: Los Angeles UCSF Center for the Health Professions Bates, Timothy; Susan A. Chapman Published: May 2009 Analyzes the racial/ethnic compositions of workers in twenty health occupations and graduates of healthcare education programs in the Los Angeles area. Examines disparities by race/ethnicity in types of occupations held, educational attainment, and wages. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Minorities; Health; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(102 pages; 1.25MB; PDF)
Putting Women's Health Care Disparities on the Map: Examining Racial and Ethnic Disparities at the State Level Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation James, Cara V.; Marsha Lillie-Blanton; Usha Ranji; Alina Salganicoff; Megan Thomas; Roberta Wyn Published: June 2009 Assesses the racial/ethnic disparities in women's health status, access to and utilization of health care, and social factors such as poverty and gender wage gap by state. Examines how healthcare payment and worker shortages affect access to care. Funder(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Subject(s): Women; Health; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(112 pages; 4.31MB; PDF)
Latino Children: A Majority Are U.S.-Born Offspring of Immigrants Pew Hispanic Center Fry, Richard; Jeffrey S. Passel Published: May 2009 Presents a profile of and trends among Hispanic/Latino children who are foreign-born, U.S.-born of at least one foreign-born parent, and U.S.-born of U.S.-born parents and how social, economic, and demographic characteristics vary by generational status. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Social Science, Population/Demographic Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 465KB; PDF)
Allied Health Regional Workforce Analysis: Bay Area Region UCSF Center for the Health Professions Bates, Timothy; Melanie Chan; Susan A. Chapman; Jennifer Kaiser Published: May 2009 Analyzes the racial/ethnic composition of workers in twenty-two health occupations and graduates of healthcare education programs in the Bay Area. Examines disparities by race/ethnicity in the types of occupations held, educational attainment, and wages. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Minorities; Higher Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(112 pages; 3.90MB; PDF)
Allied Health Regional Workforce Analysis: San Diego Region UCSF Center for the Health Professions Bates, Timothy; Susan A. Chapman Published: May 2009 Analyzes the racial/ethnic compositions of workers in nineteen health occupations and graduates of healthcare education programs in the San Diego region. Examines disparities by race/ethnicity in occupations held, educational attainment, and wages. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Minorities; Health; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(88 pages; 1.23MB; PDF)
Trends in Child Health 1997-2006: Assessing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Unmet Dental Care Needs Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Leigh, Wilhelmina A.; Anna L. Wheatley Published: May 2009 Compares the prevalence of unmet dental care needs among African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and white children by race/ethnicity, as well as by region, family type, family income, parents' education and employment, insurance status, and other factors. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 750KB; PDF)
Promoting Economic Mobility by Increasing Postsecondary Education Pew Charitable Trusts Haskins, Ron; Harry J. Holzer; Robert Lerman Published: May 2009 Explores policy options for expanding educational opportunities for low-income students to enhance upward economic mobility. Examines the effectiveness of student aid in promoting college completion and proposes a plan for better guidance and preparation. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Enterprise Institute, Brookings Institution, Economic Mobility Project, Heritage Foundation, Urban Institute Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(66 pages; 1.0MB; PDF)
Through Boom and Bust: Minorities, Immigrants and Homeownership Pew Hispanic Center Kochhar, Rakesh; Daniel Dockterman; Ana Gonzalez-Barrera Published: May 2009 Examines trends in 1995-2008 homeownership rates by race/ethnicity, nativity, and citizenship status; 2006-07 subprime lending to Hispanics/Latinos and African Americans by income level and compared with whites; and foreclosure rates by county. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Social Science; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 1.17MB; PDF)
Addressing Ethnic Profiling by Police: A Report on the Strategies for Effective Police Stop and Search Project Open Society Institute Published: May 2009 Presents findings from the European Commission's program to monitor the use of ethnic profiling and improve police-community relations in Bulgaria, Hungary, and Spain. Outlines ethnic disparities in stop rates, lessons learned, and recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Minorities; Civil and Human Rights; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(104 pages; 1.71MB; PDF)
Foundation Diversity Policies & Practices Toolkit California Endowment Published: May 2009 Presents examples of innovative ways for foundations to enhance their engagement with issues of diversity, equity, and social justice through policy statements, governance and workforce, grantmaking, vendor and consultant contracting, and investments. Funder(s): California Endowment Related Organization(s): Social Policy Research Associates Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Governance; Minorities Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(48 pages; 5.15MB; PDF)
Trends in Child Health 1997-2006: Assessing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Asthma Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Leigh, Wilhelmina A.; Anna L. Wheatley Published: April 2009 Compares the lifetime prevalence of asthma diagnoses and of severe outcomes among African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and white children. Considers possible socioeconomic and demographic factors behind the rise in asthma among low-income children of color. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(19 pages; 796KB; PDF)
Effects of the California High School Exit Exam on Student Persistence, Achievement, and Graduation Stanford University; University of California, Davis Reardon, Sean F.; Nicole Arshan; Allison Atteberry; Michal Kurlaender Published: April 2009 Analyzes the impact of the exit exam requirement on student persistence, achievement, and graduation by race/ethnicity and gender and the factors behind the differential effects. Considers implications for the fairness and effectiveness of the exams. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): University of California, Davis Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 456KB; PDF)
Race and Socioeconomic Factors Affect Opportunities for Better Health Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Braveman, Paula; Jane An; Susan Egerter; David Williams Published: April 2009 Examines racial/ethnic disparities in mortality and diabetes rates and the links between income and health within and across groups. Explores how race/ethnicity affects income at a given education level or socioeconomic conditions at a given income level. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Minorities; Social Science Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 810KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 810KB; PDF)
Practical Solutions for Effective Translated Health Information: Getting Started With Translations in Health Care Hablamos Juntos Published: April 2009 Offers general advice for healthcare organizations on the overall process of creating translations of health materials and the core capacities needed to manage translation projects. Discusses assessing needs, translators, and the quality of translations. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Minorities; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(17 pages; 411KB; PDF)
Hispanics and the Criminal Justice System: Low Confidence, High Exposure Pew Hispanic Center Hugo Lopez, Mark; Gretchen Livingston Published: April 2009 Analyzes results of a survey of Latinos/Hispanics on their exposure to the U.S. criminal justice system and their confidence in the effectiveness and fairness of the police and the courts. Compares data by age and nativity and with those of other groups. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(23 pages; 573KB; PDF)
Trends in Child Health 1997-2006: Assessing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Low Birthweight Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Leigh, Wilhelmina A.; Anna L. Wheatley Published: April 2009 Examines the prevalence of low birthweight among African-American, Latino/Hispanic, and white children born in 1997-2006 and whether insurance status or type, region, family type, or parents' education, marital status, employment, or poverty are factors. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.59MB; PDF)
The Rapid Growth and Changing Complexion of Suburban Public Schools Pew Hispanic Center Fry, Richard Published: March 2009 Analyzes the rising shares of Hispanic/Latino, African-American, and Asian students in suburban public schools between 1993-94 and 2006-07. Examines to what extent minorities are isolated or exposed to other groups and how evenly they are distributed. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Elementary and Secondary Education; Social Science, Population/Demographic Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(29 pages; 764KB; PDF)
The Racial Equity Report Card: Fair Housing on Long Island ERASE Racism Published: March 2009 Examines the history of residential segregation on Long Island, analyzes current practices and complaints data by race/ethnicity and outcome, and assesses enforcement of fair housing laws at the county, state, and federal levels. Includes recommendations. Funder(s): Citi Foundation, Rauch Foundation Related Organization(s): Long Island Community Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(70 pages; 1.18MB; PDF)
Asset Building in Low-Income Communities of Color, Part 1 Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Leigh, Wilhelmina A.; Danielle Huff; Lauren M. Ross; Anna L. Wheatley Published: March 2009 Examines practices and policies in states rated high on the Corporation for Enterprise Development's scorecard for asset building in poor communities of color. Analyzes socioeconomic, legislative, and other factors believed to support asset building. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Human Services; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 909KB; PDF)
One Region: Promoting Prosperity Across Race Center for Social Inclusion Faber, Jacob; Lynda Turet; Maya Wiley; Lynne A. Wolf Published: March 2009 Identifies communities with limited opportunities in New York City and environs. Examines the links between housing, jobs, education, and other indicators and racial inequity, poverty, lack of investment, and suburban sprawl. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Institute, Surdna Foundation, Tides Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(70 pages; 5.87MB; PDF)
The Latino Landscape: A Metro Chicago Guide and Nonprofit Directory Chicago Community Trust; Center for Metropolitan Chicago Initiatives Alejo, Berenice; Roger Knight Published: March 2009 Provides an overview of the demographics and history of the diverse groups within the Chicago area's Latino/Hispanic community, with profiles of each group, and a directory of nonprofits led by or serving Latinos/Hispanics, including program areas. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust Related Organization(s): Center for Metropolitan Chicago Initiatives Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(46 pages; 6.00MB; PDF)
Statistical Portrait of the Foreign-Born Population in the United States, 2007 Pew Hispanic Center Published: March 2009 Provides statistics on foreign-born residents by birth country, race/ethnicity, arrival date, gender, age, state, household type, language spoken at home and English proficiency, education, occupation, earnings, and other factors in comparison with 2000. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Social Science, Population/Demographic Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(47 pages; 147KB; PDF) Introduction
Ethnic and Gender Differences in California High School Graduation Rates California Dropout Research Project Rumberger, Russell W.; Susan Rotermund Published: March 2009 Presents data on the disparities in graduation rates among African-American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, and white students as well as between boys and girls within each group. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): University of California, Santa Barbara Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(2 pages; 43KB; PDF)
Focus on Quality: Communication in the Health Care Encounter Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. Bagchi, Ann D.; Raquel af Ursin; Alicia Leonard Published: February 2009 Outlines findings from focus groups on the role of effective communication between physicians and patients in improving the quality of health care and outcomes. Analyzes responses by race/ethnicity and gender. Includes recommendations. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 372KB; PDF)
Patterns of Financing: A Comparison Between White- and African-American Young Firms Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Robb, Alicia M.; Robert W. Fairlie; David T. Robinson Published: February 2009 Based on Kauffman Firm Survey data, examines differences in start-up and follow-on capital injections into and capital use by firms with African-American and white owners. Explores how access to capital affects the racial gap in new business formation. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 153KB; PDF)
10 Goals for Improving Access to Education for Roma Open Society Institute Published: February 2009 Presents ten objectives with action plans for improving access to quality education for Roma children, including collecting data, fighting racism, implementing desegregation policies, expanding access to preschool, and training bilingual teachers. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Education; Minorities; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.00MB; PDF)
Job Differences by Race and Ethnicity in the Low-Skill Job Market Urban Institute Acs, Gregory; Pamela Loprest Published: February 2009 Based on a survey of employers, examines differences in wages and benefits among African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, and white workers in jobs that do not require a college degree. Compares job requirements, ages, education levels, and training. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 77KB; PDF)
Unemployment Rises Sharply Among Latino Immigrants in 2008 Pew Hispanic Center Kochhar, Rakesh Published: February 2009 Analyzes trends in the employment data of foreign-born Latinos/Hispanics between the fourth quarter of 2007 and the fourth quarter of 2008. Explores the recession's impact on immigrants compared with U.S.-born Latinos/Hispanics and other groups. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Social Science, Immigration; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(21 pages; 636KB; PDF)
Allied Health Regional Workforce Analysis: Central California UCSF Center for the Health Professions Bates, Timothy; Melanie Chan; Susan A. Chapman; Jennifer Kaiser Published: February 2009 Analyzes the racial/ethnic compositions of workers in twenty-two health occupations and graduates of healthcare education programs in the Central Valley. Examines disparities by race/ethnicity in occupations held, educational attainment, and wages. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Minorities; Health; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(120 pages; 6.65MB; PDF)
Residential Segregation and Low-Income Working Families Urban Institute Published: February 2009 Examines the effects of historical segregation on trends in racial/ethnic patterns of residential location among the working poor. Discusses neighborhood attributes; the resulting disparities in education, employment, and wealth; and policy implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Minorities; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 213KB; PDF)
Improving Quality and Achieving Equity: A Guide for Hospital Leaders Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital Betancourt, Joseph; Alexander R. Green; Roderick R. King Published: January 2009 Outlines the need to address racial/ethnic disparities in health care, highlights model practices, and makes step-by-step recommendations on creating a committee, collecting data, setting quality measures, evaluating, and implementing new strategies. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(76 pages; 5.11MB; PDF)
A Religious Portrait of African-Americans Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life Published: January 2009 Based on the 2007 U.S. Religious Landscape Survey, highlights African Americans' level of religious affiliation, attendance at services, frequency of prayer, religion's importance in life, and views on religion in politics compared to other groups. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Religion; Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
Many Californians With Asthma Have Problems Understanding Their Doctor UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Babey, Susan H.; Malia Jones; Ying-Ying Meng Published: January 2009 Examines the prevalence and consequences of communication problems with doctors among adult asthma patients by education, income, insurance status, English proficiency, race/ethnicity, and nativity. Recommends customized education materials and programs. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 284KB; PDF)
Perceptual Other-Race Training Reduces Implicit Racial Bias Brown University; University of Victoria Lebrecht, Sophie; Lara J. Pierce; James W. Tanaka; Michael J. Tarr Published: January 2009 Outlines findings from a study of how implicit racial biases are affected by the ability to distinguish between individual faces of another race, subject to training. Discusses the implications for the origins and malleability of racial stereotyping. Funder(s): Brown University, James S. McDonnell Foundation, National Science Foundation, National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Temporal Dynamics of Learning Center at UCSD Related Organization(s): University of Victoria Subject(s): Minorities; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(7 pages; 207KB; PDF)
Reparable Harm: Assessing and Addressing Disparities Faced by Boys and Men of Color in California RAND Corporation Davis, Lois M.; M. Rebecca Kilburn; Dana J. Schultz Published: January 2009 Assesses the socioeconomic, health, safety, and academic disparities the state's African-American and Hispanic/Latino boys and men face. Considers factors at the macro, community, interpersonal, and individual levels and cites efforts to address them. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Minorities; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(126 pages; 1.14MB; PDF)
Hispanics and the New Administration: Immigration Slips as a Priority Pew Hispanic Center Hugo Lopez, Mark; Gretchen Livingston Published: January 2009 Presents results of a survey of U.S.- and foreign-born Hispanics/Latinos, by education level and other demographics, on the importance of immigration policy, priorities for the new administration, the Bush administration's legacy, and the 2008 election. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Public Affairs Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(42 pages; 1.47MB; PDF)
Hispanics and the Economic Downturn: Housing Woes and Remittance Cuts Pew Hispanic Center Hugo Lopez, Mark; Rakesh Kochhar; Gretchen Livingston Published: January 2009 Presents results of a survey of U.S.- and foreign-born Hispanics/Latinos on the downturn's impact on housing payments, remittances, and other economic behaviors. Compares the financial situation and outlook of Hispanics/Latinos and the general population. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(51 pages; 1.59MB; PDF)
Strengthening Nonprofit Minority Leadership and the Capacity of Minority-Led and Other Grassroots Community-Based Organizations Foundation Coalition Published: December 2008 Identifies ways to build diversity and capacity among the state's nonprofit leadership, including major multiyear grants to minority-led groups and others serving diverse and/or low-income communities. Outlines each participating foundation's commitments. Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, California Endowment, California Wellness Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, UniHealth Foundation, Weingart Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(30 pages; 803KB; PDF)
Diversity & Inclusion: Lessons From the Field Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Published: December 2008 Shares insights from foundations and corporate giving programs on their goals, approaches, and experiences with diversity and inclusive practices — in their grantmaking, advocacy work, and personnel. Considers how diversity affects effectiveness. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.20MB; PDF)
Latino Workers in the Ongoing Recession: 2007 to 2008 Pew Hispanic Center Kochhar, Rakesh Published: December 2008 Examines changes in the labor market data for native-born and immigrant Hispanics/Latinos from the third quarter of 2007 through the third quarter of 2008. Analyzes the impact of the recession on the labor force participation rate, employment, and wages. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 699KB; PDF)
2003-2007 Report on Hate Crimes and Discrimination Against Arab Americans American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee Ibish, Hussein, Ed.; Thomas Albert; Laila Al-Qatami; Christine Gleichert; Kareem Shora; Nawar Shora; Marvin Wingfield Published: December 2008 Analyzes rates, patterns, and sources of anti-Arab-American hate crimes and discrimination, including detainee abuse, delays in naturalization, and threats; civil liberties concerns; bias in schools; and defamation in the media. Includes case summaries. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Minorities; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(99 pages; 4.49MB; PDF)
Black Male: Why the Mid South Cannot Afford to Ignore the Disparities Facing Its Black Men and Boys Foundation for the Mid South Published: December 2008 Outlines racial disparities in education, health, and criminal justice and frames approaches to addressing the challenges African-American men and boys face and how they affect society. Calls for more effective use of research and more disaggregate data. Funder(s): Foundation for the Mid South Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.18MB; PDF)
Are There Opportunities to Increase Social Security Progressivity Despite Underfunding? Urban Institute Favreault, Melissa M.; Gordon B.T. Mermin Published: November 2008 Reviews the payroll tax, Social Security's benefit formula, and outcomes by race, gender, and earnings level, and explores why low-income and minority groups do not receive greater returns on contributions. Simulates the effects of progressive reforms. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Aging; Minorities; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(29 pages; 111KB; PDF)
Students Aren't Just Data Points, but Numbers Do Count Lumina Foundation for Education Published: November 2008 Highlights three grantees' successes in utilizing data to identify ways to improve minority student outcomes at community colleges, by improving access to information on transfers, creating bilingual student programs, and providing tutors and extra labs. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(32 pages; 3.38MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(32 pages; 3.38MB; PDF)
Geography Is Destiny: Differences in Health Care Among Medicare Beneficiaries in the United States and California California HealthCare Foundation Published: November 2008 E
