Multiculturalism and The Growth of our Region
The entire “multicultural” (all non-Caucasion) population in Chesterfield County increased by 60,456 people from 2000-2010, a 65.88% percent increase. The African-American population increased by 23,217 (50.3%) and the Asian population by 4,140(67.3%). All other race populations increased by 12,469 (153.8%). The most significant increase was in the Hispanic population, which grew by 15,247(200.2%).
These population shifts are reflected throughout the Metro Richmond area. Why are people of diverse cultures moving to the Richmond Region? What is the impact? Viewers will also learn what is needed to disseminate information for resources such as healthcare access and economic development opportunities within culturally diverse communities; and the benefits of doing so.
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Panelists:
R. McKenna Brown, PhD, Executive Director, Global Education Office, VCU
Lee Brazzell, Chair of the Chesterfield Multicultural Advisory Commission
Eric Lin, Secretary of the Governors’ Virginia Asian Advisory Board and Director of Public Affairs for the Asian American Cultural Society of Central Virginia
Jay Stegmaier, Chesterfield County Administrator
R. McKenna Brown, PhD, Executive Director, Global Education Office, VCU
Lee Brazzell, Chair of the Chesterfield Multicultural Advisory Commission
Eric Lin, Secretary of the Governors’ Virginia Asian Advisory Board and Director of Public Affairs for the Asian American Cultural Society of Central Virginia
Jay Stegmaier, Chesterfield County Administrator