According to the data provided by the US Census Bureau (2019), African Americans constitute approximately 17 percent of the population in Florida. In spite of the fact that this race is in the minority in this American state, African Americans there are incredibly diverse. This diversity is illustrated by the different social and economic statuses of people, their education, age, and residence in urban, suburban, and rural areas of Florida.
The government of Florida pays a lot of attention to the fact that its policies should correspond with the diverse population’s needs. Perhaps, the most important step toward the satisfaction of diverse populations’ requirements is the creation of the Florida diversity council. Apparently, the council targets not only African Americans but people of other races as well. Nevertheless, racial minorities, in comparison to white people, are more prone to suffer from discrimination. Therefore, the diversity council is especially beneficial for African Americans because it helps them escape discrimination issues.
The council has established several diversity programs that target employment and education. The council has also created a DiversityFIRST™ Toolkit through which employees all over the country become aware of how to advance diversity in their firms. They could also learn from examples of the most successful companies that have incorporated diversity into their culture. The Florida diversity council does a great job of protecting the interests of African Americans. The council helps fight against racial, gender, and age prejudices and works on equal career opportunities for all Florida citizens. Nevertheless, employment is just a minor part of the issue related to unequal chances for a diverse population. The government still has a lot of work to do with equalizing access to decent healthcare and education.
References
US Census Bureaus (2019). QuickFacts Florida. Web.