MultiRacial Population Growing

Interesting article on Multiracial, mixed-race population growing.

WASHINGTON – Multiracial Americans have become the fastest growing demographic group, wielding an impact on minority growth that challenges traditional notions of race.

The number of multiracial people rose 3.4 percent last year to about 5.2 million, according to the latest census estimates. First given the option in 2000, Americans who check more than one box for race on census surveys have jumped by 33 percent and now make up 5 percent of the minority population — with millions more believed to be uncounted.

Demographers attributed the recent population growth to more social acceptance and slowing immigration. They cited in particular the high public profiles of Tiger Woods and President Barack Obama, a self-described "mutt," who are having an effect on those who might self-identify as multiracial.

Population figures as of July 2008 show that California, Texas, New York and Florida had the most multiracial people, due partly to higher numbers of second- and later-generation immigrants who are more likely to "marry out." Measured by percentages, Hawaii ranked first with nearly 1 in 5 residents who were multiracial, followed by Alaska and Oklahoma, both at roughly 4 percent.

Utah had the highest growth rate of multiracial people in 2008 compared to the previous year, a reflection of increasing social openness in a mostly white state.  READ COMPLETE ARTICLE

Robin Thicke Continued.....

Robin Thicke   Continued...

I've blogged about this artist previously 

(Robin Thicke Mixed Experience).  I love his music and his band is great.  I've seen him perform live four times in less than 2 two years.  Each time he tours its with someone great.

Beyonce, Mary J and Jennifer Hudson.  I saw the most recent show twice in two different cities- one in the east and the other on the west coast.  There's not ONE song I don't like, but I particularly love 'Dreamworld'.  

I met him twice and was also invited to be one of his guests at his after-party, right at his table after one of the shows. It was fun, I even met his dad, Alan (from the 80's hit TV show, Growing Pains) LoL 

I'll post more images another time.  Stay tuned!