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Briefing Reports

Briefing Report Cover Health Care Disparities

This report examines health disparities through the microcosm of cardiovascular disease and the related condition of hypertension.
Briefing Report Cover The Educational Effectiveness of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

This report is based on a briefing held on May 5, 2006 that examined the educational effectiveness of of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. 
Briefing Report Cover Encouraging Minority Students in Science Careers

This report examines reasons minority students who begin college intending to major in STEM degree programs leave these disciplines in disproportionate numbers before graduation. Possible ways to improve the retention of these students is also examined. 
Briefing Report Cover The Impact of Illegal Immigration on the Wages and Employment Opportunities of Black Workers

The report examines evidence for economic loss and job opportunity costs to black workers attributable to illegal immigration.
Briefing Report Cover The Multiethnic Placement Act Minorities in Foster Care and Adoption

The report examines the enactment of the Multiethnic Placement Act (MEPA) and its effect on reducing the amount of time minority children spend in foster care or wait to be adopted.