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The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs publishes documents on minority concerns in the state, including a statistical profile by counties, community resource directory, and results from education surveys.
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Publication Asian American and Pacific Islander History(South Carolina State Library, 2021) Reyes, Raphael Ofendo; South Carolina Commission for Minority AffairsThis power point is a short overview of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) History.Publication Statistical profile FY 2021-22(South Carolina State Library, 2022-12-16) South Carolina Commission for Minority AffairsThis profile contains information on the fiscal year 2021-2022 demographic shifts in the 21st century, economic and employment trends, educational attainment and occupational selection, housing and homeownership, poverty, public assistance, and health insurance coverage, linguistic diversity, ethnic identities, and citizenship in SC's minority communities, and conclusions and suggestions. The purpose is to help ascertain certain areas where South Carolina's minority populations have consistently experienced socio-economic deprivations, particularly in educational attainment and homeownership.Publication Second chance reentry resource guide(South Carolina State Library, 2023-01-05) South Carolina Commission for Minority AffairsThis guide was created to provide essential information and resources to those who were formerly incarcerated, and their families. The formerly incarcerated face many obstacles when reentering their communities. Our goal is to help them have a successful transition back to their neighborhoods, homes, and places of employment. This resource guide covers various topics including obtaining identification, health facilities and programs, housing assistance, financial assistance, legal services, vocational rehabilitation, government services and more. The guide was created for ex-offenders, their family and/or friends, service providers, and anyone who serves as an advocate for the formally incarcerated.Publication Unaffordable housing : cost-burdened housing estimates for South Carolina's minority population(South Carolina State Library, 2022-07) Fenton, Robert P.; South Carolina Commission for Minority AffairsMinorities are more likely to reside in cost-burdened housing arrangements. One of the reasons for this is that minority households are more likely to be renters than their white peers. Renters, regardless of race/ethnicity, are significantly more likely than homeowners to reside in cost-burdened housing arrangements. Our research suggests that policies aimed at increasing minority homeownership rates could significantly diminish cost burdens experienced by the minority community in South Carolina.Publication Rural economic development programs in South Carolina : the potential & the prospects(South Carolina State Library, 2022) South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs; James, Daniel IIThis paper lists several economic development grant programs available in South Carolina and gives examples of successful projects.Publication Minority homeownership in South Carolina(South Carolina State Library, 2022-01) South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs; Hanna-Williams, AshleyThis report provides a brief overview of South Carolina's minority homeownership figures and trends for the past decade.Publication Gender pay wage gap by state(South Carolina State Library, 2022-03-23) South Carolina Commission for Minority AffairsThis map shows the difference between median earnings for men and women who worked full-time from 2015-2019.Publication Asian American and Pacific Islanders in South Carolina : diversity and geographical dispersion(South Carolina State Library, 2022-02) Fenton, Robert P.; South Carolina Commission for Minority AffairsAsian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are the third largest minority ethnic group in South Carolina. However, due to cultural, national, and linguistic differences, the pan-ethnic label "AAPI" obscures more than it reveals. This brief examines data on national origins and geographical dispersal amongst the AAPI community in South Carolina.Publication African American representation in healthcare : racial disparities within the state's healthcare workforce(South Carolina State Library, 2022-03) Hanna-Williams, Ashley; South Carolina Commission for Minority AffairsThis report provides a brief overview of African American representation within the state's healthcare system.Publication A look behind the bars(South Carolina State Library, 2022-06) South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs; Hanna-Williams, AshleyThis report examines the State of South Carolina's prison population in light of the growing socioeconomic imbalances that infringe upon the state’s historically disenfranchised and under-served communities.Publication South Carolina Native American affairs(South Carolina State Library, 2017-11-08) South Carolina Commission for Minority AffairsThis gives statistics on Native Americans in South Carolina.Publication 2021 second chance reentry resource guide(South Carolina State Library, 2021-06-28) South Carolina Commission for Minority AffairsThis guide was created to provide essential information and resources to those who were formerly incarcerated, and their families. The formerly incarcerated face many obstacles when reentering their communities. Our goal is to help them have a successful transition back to their neighborhoods, homes, and places of employment. This resource guide covers various topics including obtaining identification, health facilities and programs, housing assistance, financial assistance, legal services, vocational rehabilitation, government services and more. The guide was created for ex-offenders, their family and/or friends, service providers, and anyone who serves as an advocate for the formally incarcerated.Publication South Carolina Native American Indian educational resource guide(South Carolina State Library, 2017-05-02) South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs. Native American Affairs InitiativeThis resource guide can assist minority students and families as they seek educational advancement from returning to get a High School Diploma to finding scholarships, grants, and higher education institutions in South Carolina.Publication Findings from the Hispanic/Latino Ad Hoc Committee(South Carolina State Library, 2018-03-07) South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs; South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs. Hispanic/Latino Ad Hoc CommitteeThis report provides information regarding the issues of concern to the Hispanic/Latino community in South Carolina.Publication SC CARES Minority and Small Business Relief Grant frequently asked questions(South Carolina State Library, 2020-10-29) South Carolina Commission for Minority AffairsThis answers questions about the Minority and Small Business Relief Grant Program.Publication SC CARES Nonprofit Relief Grant Program frequently asked questions(South Carolina State Library, 2020-10-29) South Carolina Commission for Minority AffairsThis answers questions about the Nonprofit Relief Grant Program.Publication Count me in(South Carolina State Library, 2020-03) South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs; United States. Bureau of the CensusThe South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs-Native American Affairs Division “Count Me In” initiative seeks to increase Native American Indian and Alaksan Native participation at the US Census 2020.Publication Race, resources, and income profiles : data visualization of census tracts in Spartanburg(South Carolina State Library, 2019-12) South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs. Research and Planning; Carter, Coddy L.This paper, through maps, highlights racial composition, income, food deserts and grocery amenities in the different census tracts of Spartanburg, South Carolina.Publication El estado de los Hispanos en Carolina del Sur : 2019 panorama general(South Carolina State Library, 2019-04-03) McElveen, Lee Serralta; Carter, Coddy; Washington, Benjamin; South Carolina Commission for Minority AffairsThis report provides a snapshot of Hispanics in the state of South Carolina and a general overview of each topic area. These topics include population demographics, the importance of family in the Hispanic community, education, business growth, economic contribution, military participation, health disparities, and state employee demographicsPublication State of Hispanics in South Carolina : 2019 snapshot(South Carolina State Library, 2019-04-03) South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs; McElveen, Lee Serralta; Carter, Coddy; Washington, BenjaminThis report provides a snapshot of Hispanics in the state of South Carolina and a general overview of each topic area. These topics include population demographics, the importance of family in the Hispanic community, education, business growth, economic contribution, military participation, health disparities, and state employee demographics.
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