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The Increasing Presence of Hispanics and Asians in Houston


The article I read dealt with the emerging population booms of both the Hispanic and Asian populations. The first part of the document deals with the emergence of a strong Hispanic population beginning to grow in the Houston metro area and how the Hispanics are dealing with it. Some, like Felix Fraga believe that the Hispanics are doing just fine in Houston and that the people as a whole are making great strides to become productive members of Houston not only as workers, but as political contributors and business leaders and educated scholars. However, there are those like W. R. Morris who see the much bleaker side of things and point out how life is only good for the few who have had the chance to get a decent education and have the money to afford a lavish life when for that one person, there are countless others that live in absolute poverty and don't have the chances to excel in the realms of academia and......

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