Poverty Still Disproportionately Affects Blacks And Latinos In San Antonio
Style Magazine Newswire | 8/9/2019, 7:55 a.m.
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Many black and Latino families continue to have less access to wealth and opportunity in San Antonio, especially when they live in racially and economically segregated parts of the city. That’s according to a new report produced by research and advocacy group Texas Appleseed. The report commissioned by a group of San Antonio foundations and financial institutions draws a clear picture of the city’s long-standing economic inequality by compiling statistics from academic research and government agencies. It also suggests possible solutions — like increased access to banks and loans — gleaned from a survey of local charities and social service providers. For instance, in 2016 the median household income for white and Asian families in San Antonio was $20,000 to $30,000 more than the median household income for black and Latino families. Single Hispanic women with children have one of the highest rates of poverty — 35%.
