WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1: BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Profile America -- Tuesday, February 1st. This is Black History Month, a time to recall and honor the many contributions to our nation made by people of African descent. Started as a special week 85 years ago by historian Carter G. Woodson, the observance is now a full month of activities across the country. African-Americans number nearly 42 million in the U.S., 13.6 percent of the total population. By 2050, this proportion is estimated to reach 15 percent. Although New York had the largest number of blacks of any state, Mississippi had the largest share of this group in its total population -- 38 percent. African-Americans are the largest minority group in 23 states. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, online at www.census.gov.
Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2011, p. 110
U.S. Census Bureau, Facts for Features, CB11-FF.01
U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Population Projections
Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button).
SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau
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