Time – Stephanie Clintonia Boddie
“Poverty’s grip on America’s black children has proven strong, as they continue to have the highest poverty rates with no relief in sight, according to a recent Pew Research analysis of Census Bureau data. But there is much more to the story of childhood poverty in America. In particular, the surprisingly low rate Pew reported for Asian-American children merits a closer look. The Census Bureau’s one-size-fits all measure of poverty has not kept up with the increased diversity of groups in America experiencing poverty. A more nuanced picture is important because it would enable us to develop more effective policies and programs to address childhood poverty. Here, we chose to look at Asian Americans, given they are one of the fastest-growing groups and often invisible in discussions on poverty.”(more)