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Patrick D. Cannon

Jun 10, 2010 at 5:14 pm

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Research How Diverse America Has Become

VIA CHARLOTTE OBSERVER The U.S. Census Bureau's county population estimates show that our nation is becoming older and more racially and ethnically diverse. One in every 10 counties nationwide have minority populations that exceed 50 percent, as does Hawaii, New Mexico, California, Texas and the District of Columbia, according to a Charlotte Observer article. These are the last county estimates to use 2000 Census results as a base. The 2011 population estimates will be the first in the estimates Read More

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Tonya Jameson

May 19, 2010 at 10:59 am

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Charlotte No. 6 Destination For Blacks

Charlotte No. 6 Destination For Blacks

Last week news broke that a Brooking study showed that Atlanta has surpassed Chicago to become the No. 2 destination for blacks. New York is No. 1. According to a Tara Servatius column in Creative Loafing, that same study found the Charlotte was the No. 6 destination city for blacks.

Nearly 95,000 blacks have moved here in the last eight years. Along with Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Miami and Washington rank ahead of Charlotte. People often complain about the lack of

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bwilliams

Apr 14, 2010 at 2:06 am

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Tom Joyner Census Bus Hits Charlotte

Tom Joyner Census Bus Hits Charlotte

The Fly Jock Tom Joyner stopped at the Wal-Mart SuperCenter on South Tryon Street in Charlotte yesterday to help spread awareness about the U.S. Census. His stop was part of a 14-city bus tour that he and the rest of the Tom Joyner Morning Show are making to cities across the country to encourage people to be counted in the 2010 Census.

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Frankie Stone

Apr 7, 2010 at 2:11 pm

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Obama Checked Black On Census Form

An L.A. Times article revealed that President Obama checked black on his census form. Elev8 columnist Ingrid Michelle takes issue with the hoopla the article caused. Read More

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Tonya Jameson

Apr 7, 2010 at 7:06 am

Tonya Jameson

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Be Careful of Bogus Census Takers

The deadline to return census forms has passed, but data collection continues. Starting May 1 in most areas, door-to-door census takers will fan out across the country. The census taking will continue through July. Be sure you know who's knocking on your door. Read More

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Tonya Jameson

Mar 8, 2010 at 10:28 am

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10 Questions, 10 Minutes

10 Questions, 10 Minutes

Filling out the census survey only takes 10 minutes, but its impact could affect us for years to come.

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