Diversity in Minnesota: A Changing Landscape

The video discusses the evolution of diversity in Minnesota, highlighting the state's cultural identity and demographic changes over time. It references Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of equality and examines how Minnesota's population has become more diverse, particularly in urban areas like Minneapolis and St. Paul. The video also presents current diversity statistics and addresses the challenges and beauty of diversity, emphasizing the importance of welcoming different backgrounds.

What was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision for the future?

• A world where children are judged by their character, not skin color

• A world where education is the only measure of success

• A world where everyone is judged by their wealth

• A world where only black children are given opportunities

Which event helped change people's perspective about Minnesota?

• The Winter Olympics

• The Super Bowl

• The State Fair

• The World Cup

What is Minnesota known for besides its diversity?

• The oldest university in the world

• A giant lumberjack and the first Somali-American congresswoman

• The largest desert in the USA

• The tallest mountain in North America

What percentage of Minnesotans are white compared to the national average?

• 70% in Minnesota, 50% nationally

• 50% in Minnesota, 70% nationally

• 60% in Minnesota, 80% nationally

• 80% in Minnesota, 60% nationally

What percentage of Minnesotans were people of color in 1990?

• 2%

• 6%

• 20%

• 44%

How has the perception of diversity changed since 1999 according to the transcript?

• People are more welcoming and open to different backgrounds

• Diversity has decreased significantly

• There is more teasing and discrimination

• People are less educated about diversity

Where is the growth of the non-white population in Minnesota mainly concentrated?

• Metro area of Minneapolis-St. Paul

• Northern Minnesota

• Rural areas

• Southern Minnesota

Which group is the fastest growing in Minnesota?

• Black population

• Native Americans

• Asians

• Latinos

What is the percentage of Native Americans in Minnesota?

• 10%

• 5%

• 6%

• 1%

Between 2010 and 2015, how did the growth of people of color compare to non-Hispanic white people in Minnesota?

• No significant growth was observed

• The same number of people of color and non-Hispanic white people were added

• Four times as many people of color were added

• Twice as many people of color were added