Poverty concentration has resurfaced in the U.S., and disproportionately Hispanic and black populations reside in high-poverty ghettos, slums and barrios. The concentration of poverty instigates urban violence, police-community tension and the enduring legacy of racism.
"Do Hispanic infants start life's race behind the starting line, poor and disadvantaged?" questioned a new report from the University of New Hampshire's Carsey School of Public Policy.
"The Complex and Varied Households of Low-Income Hispanic Children," a new study published by Child Trends and the National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families, showcases the challenges, advantages and unique characteristics of diverse low-income Hispanic homes in the U.S., and its effect on children.
