A similar divide is happening in the housing market. People who already owned high-end property before the pandemic are seeing their wealth grow as the luxury end of the market booms. Meanwhile, being able to afford a new home is getting further out of reach for those looking to buy in the low- and middle-tiers of the market. … [Read more...] about Wealthy homeowners are getting richer, while first-time buyers struggle
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What the 2020 Census will reveal about America’s future
The growth among Hispanics and Latinos is especially notable, Frey said, because it is now fueled by natural growth — people who are already in the country having children — rather than by immigration. From the 1980s through the 2000s, the number of Hispanics in the United States swelled because of immigration; today, the community is large enough and young enough to grow naturally. … [Read more...] about What the 2020 Census will reveal about America’s future
Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming sites offer more diverse shows than cable, study finds
Representation for Latinx, who make up 18% of the US population, was the lowest among racial and ethnic groups. But the highest share of recurring Latinx cast members was found on streaming platforms, where Latinx actors were on screen 10.1% of the time. Streaming platforms also had the highest rate of representation for recurring women characters (48.9%) and LGBTQ characters (8.3%). … [Read more...] about Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming sites offer more diverse shows than cable, study finds