Posted on 07/31/2009 9:14:25 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The recession has delivered a disproportionate blow to blacks and Hispanics, yet minorities may be more optimistic about the economy than most Americans and many feel they have earned a place at the corporate table.
Perhaps surprisingly, a survey by banking giant Citigroup Inc found minorities had a more positive view of the economy than the majority of Americans. Of 100 blacks and Hispanics surveyed earning between $25,000 and $50,000 a year, about half believed the economy will improve over the next six months, compared to 38 percent of a larger national sample of workers.
Blacks and Hispanics tend to have a more hopeful sense that hard times will abate, said Eric Eve, the bank's head of community relations.
Barack Obama's election as the nation's first black president has also instilled optimism among minorities, said the Economic Policy Institute's Christian Dorsey.
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What about the women, the humanity of it all ...
World Ends, women and minorities hurt worse.
World Ends, women and minorities hurt worse.
That hope will soon turn to anger and resentment. They think they can kill the Golden Goose and live on hopey changiness. F ‘em.
936,400 votes as of 10:00 am, 7.31.09
Q. The president's progress with the battered economy has been both praised and criticized. How well are his efforts measuring up with you?
Extremely well. We are undoubtedly moving in the right direction. 14%
Fairly well. There's still a long way to go. 9%
Not well at all. His plans are hurting more than helping. 76%
Not sure/No opinion. 2%
I’ve always wondered why anyone would bother to vote Not sure/No opinion, in a poll.
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