Health and Education Crisis In Houston

I feel moved to blog about the present health and education crisis that exists in Houston. It is just alarming! I hope others who are in the position to help, may read this blog and take steps toward addressing this problem. As the “Oil and Gas” Capital and the fourth largest city in the United States,  with approximately 2.1 million people, many people living in Houston are below the poverty line and cannot afford health care, cannot speak English, and do not know how to access healthcare. There are many smart, talented young people graduating from high school /college, however there are jobs available but  no one to provide direction and teach them how to use their skills to obtain a job. Many social programs exist but are not accessible to poor minorities (Black, Hispanic, Asian minorities like Phillipino, Cambodian, Vietnamese). Many people "graduate" from high school but still are not competent in basic academic skills like Reading and Writing English Language and Basic Mathematics. I will write more about this soon. If you are in a position to help, well, please take time from your busy schedule of checking Facebook and Instagram, and help someone in your community. I love Facebook and Instagram, however I try to make time to help others and you should too….

Table Showing Population of Houston By Race
Population by Races
                                                                                                                                                                                      
  
   Race
   		   Population
   		   %     of Total
   
   Total     Population
   		   2,099,451
   		   100
   
   White
   		   1,060,491
   		   50
   
   Hispanic or Latino
   		   919,668
   		   43
   
   Black or African American
   		   498,466
   		   23
   
   Some Other Race
   		   329,436
   		   15
   
   Asian
   		   126,378
   		   6
   
   Two or More Races
   		   68,530
   		   3
   
   American Indian
   		   14,997
   		   Below     1%
   
   Three or more races
   		   3,385
   		   Below     1%
   
   Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander
   		   1,153
   		   Below     1%
   
   Native Hawaiian
   		   241
   		   Below     1%
   
 
Source:  https://suburbanstats.org/population/texas/how-many-people-live-in-houston

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