Equity Share Statement For Diversity In Bexar
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SAN ANTONIO – There is often a misconception that the East Side is only home to the black community or that its population is majority African American. Both are incorrect. But it is true that segregation led to African Americans forming communities east of the San Antonio River hundreds of years ago.
And in 1836, Texas fought for and won independence from Mexico. Today, people of Mexican origin make up 91.3 percent of San Antonio's Hispanic Tejano population, which totals more than 54 percent of the total metro area population.
The census counted 30,596 Asians in San Antonio, up from 17,084 in 2000; and 39,561 in the county, up from 21,369. While Asians live throughout the region, the population has grown specifically in pockets near the medical center area, the University of Texas at San Antonio and north outside Loop 1604.
Absolutely yes! San Antonio is one of the most racially balanced cities in the USA. People there just don't bother with being prejudiced, because no one is a majority. Live there for a year, and everyone looks the same to you.
This map shows San Antonio's diversity at a glance. Much of the city has a large Hispanic population. San Antonio's South Side, shown here, is mainly Hispanic shown in purple. San Antonio's North Side, pictured here, has a large white population illustrated by the light and dark yellow spaces.
It has a 23.4% non-Hispanic white population in 2020, a 63.9% Hispanic or Latin American population of any race, a 6.5% Black and African American population, a 3.2% Asian population, and a 2.3% multiracial or other population.
Equity refers to fair treatment for all people, so that the norms, practices, and policies in place ensure identity is not predictive of opportunities or workplace outcomes.
Non-Hispanic Whites live throughout the state, but are over-represented in both East Texas and the Panhandle and West Texas, and are under-represented in the border region.
Some white colleagues ask: “Can white candidates write something that would be acceptable?” This is a valid question. We say: “Of course they can.
Writing a Diversity Statement Tell your story. Focus on commonly accepted understandings of diversity and equity. Avoid false parallels. Write about specific things you have done to help students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed. Highlight any programs for underrepresented students you've participated in.