a status of minority ohio page 1 akno wledgement s from the urban university program united states nation numerous racial and ethnic groups has again changed minorities now comprise more than two fifths population while growing changing at slower rate is indeed far different today it was in 1990 data 2000 census reveal that become diverse state between overall increased by 4 7 percent but grew larger percentages number ohioans who describe themselves as asians 75 hispanics largest group their numbers to 55 african americans 18 9 march 2002 embarked on collaborative research project like none attempted past eight universities dedicated faculty staff students explore dimensions consequences change its major centers special attention directed understanding social economic implications
