America By the Numbers with Maria Hinojosa
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Play S1 E1Explore America's changing demographics and the stories behind them. "The New Deciders," a special AMERICA BY THE NUMBERS WITH MARIA HINOJOSA presentation, premiered September 6, 2016 on PBS.
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- 1. Mainstream, USAIn the last few decades, the town of Clarkston has undergone a significant demographic shift. Whites made up almost 90% of the residents of this small town in Georgia in 1980, but by 2012 over 80% of Clarkston residents were non-white. How are these rapid changes affecting this small town? Watch the full episode to find out.CCOct 2, 2014
- 2. Island of WarriorsRebroadcast with updated data: August 9, 2016. The men and women of Guam are U.S. citizens who serve in the military at a rate that is three times higher than the rest of the country. Yet in 2012 Guam ranked last in per capita medical spending by the Veteran's Affairs. Why are Guam veterans not getting the services they needs? Find out in this episode of AMERICA BY THE NUMBERS.CC
- 3. Our Private IdahoRebroadcast with updated data: August 2, 2016. At a time when the overall percentage of whites in the U.S. is 62% and falling, Coeur D’Alene and its surrounding county is holding steady at 90%. What are the challenges faced by those living in this homogenous community? Find out in this episode of AMERICA BY THE NUMBERS.CC
- 4. Native American BoomtownDiscovering oil is like winning the lottery... or is it? Find out what happened to the Indian reservation in Fort Berthold, North Dakota following its oil boom in this episode of AMERICA BY THE NUMBERS.CC
- 5. Politics of the New SouthRebroadcast with updated data: July 26, 2016. Until recently, Clarkston had predominately white residents. It is now home to many refugees from all over the world, and for the first time, three former refugees are running for local elections. Are the changes in the electorate enough to change the face of local government in this small Southern town?CC
- 6. Pass or Fail in Cambodia TownRebroadcast with updated data: August 16, 2016. While Asian-Americans are the best-educated ethnic group in the US, Cambodian-American students graduate high school at a significantly lower rate, one of the lowest in the country. What is the cause of this educational crisis? Find out in this episode of AMERICA BY THE NUMBERS.CC
- 7. Surviving Year OneRebroadcast with updated data: August 23, 2016. In Rochester, New York, black and Latino babies die at three times the rate of white babies. Why is this happening, and what is Rochester doing to reverse these dramatic disparities? Find out in this episode of AMERICA BY THE NUMBERS.CC
America By the Numbers with Maria Hinojosa
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Explore America's changing demographics and the stories behind them. "The New Deciders," a special AMERICA BY THE NUMBERS WITH MARIA HINOJOSA presentation, premiered September 6, 2016 on PBS.
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