"Few states so self-righteously proclaim their commitment to helping minorities like California does. Gov. Gavin Newsom rarely misses an opportunity to assert his solidarity with people of color, proclaiming in 2022 that "our incredible diversity is the foundation for our state's strength, growth and success - and that confronting inequality is not just a moral imperative, but an economic one.""
"Nice words, but on the things that matter - affordable housing, good jobs, and decent education - the current California regime has been a disaster for minorities. In a new study I did with attorney Jennifer Hernandez, released by the University of Texas' Civitas Institute, we found that in most critical areas, African Americans and Latinos do worse here in California than in most of the country."
California proclaims strong commitments to supporting minorities while outcomes on housing, employment, and education remain poor. African Americans and Latinos fare worse in most critical areas than residents in most other states. Some minorities have gained college access through diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, yet statewide poverty rose from 11.0% in 2021 to 18.9% in 2023. Poverty rates stood at 16.9% for Latinos, 13.6% for African Americans, 11.5% for Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, and 10.2% for white Californians. State climate-focused policies have reduced job growth and wages and are projected to lower incomes for lower-earning individuals.
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