Message to Jacksonville
How are we doing? In this report you’ll find outcomes, by race, in seven areas: Jacksonville’s schools, neighborhoods and housing, opportunities for income and jobs, justice system, local politics, residents’ health, and perceptions and experiences with racism. A Review Committee made up of local residents identified the most important data about Jacksonville / Duval County. These data are like a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you have facts about improving conditions: all the good news. On the other edge of the blade are worsening disparities. You can use these facts to talk with your friends and family about what’s really going on in Jacksonville and get involved to make it better.
We Have Solutions We have seen in this community that when sufficient time and resources are invested in narrowing even one of the gaps evident here, everybody’s quality of life improves. Fortunately, this report provides encouragement for those committed to improving lives. For example, rates of delinquent youth are decreasing amongst all races, with rates among blacks decreasing more rapidly than rates among whites or Hispanics. Infant mortality is another community-driven change. As a result of JCCI’s work, hundreds of families, health professionals, and concerned citizens mobilized around the fact that black babies die before their first birthday more frequently than white babies. In 2010, at least 50 more babies lived, which is like adding two kindergarten classrooms. In 2011, unfortunately, the trend line worsened. Solving community problems takes expertise, time, and money, and these days those resources are scarcer than ever. However, this should not prevent our community from narrowing disparities between white, black, Hispanic, and Asian people. We, as a community, need to keep the pressure on by committing our time, talent, and treasure to solving Jacksonville’s problems. There is still a lot of work to do. Find out more about improving lives at www.jcci.org.
Yes Responses to Survey Question: “Is Racism a Problem?” black
• Racism involves the belief that racial differences act as justification for non-equal treatment of members of that race. • Perceptions of the same event can differ among people based on the filter of their past experiences.
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Source: American Public Dialogue
What the Numbers Mean JCCI’s 2002 Beyond the Talk: Improving Race Relations study concluded, “The wide range of perceptions among Jacksonville’s citizens about past and current racial disparities impedes resolution of all problems in race relations.” Shared understanding of the extent of the problem is often a prerequisite to reaching agreement on how to solve that problem. Every year since 1985 JCCI has asked Jacksonville residents: “In your opinion during the last year, do feel that racism is a problem in Jacksonville?” In 2012, nearly the same percent of whites and blacks responded ‘yes.’ This has not always been the case because a higher percent of Jacksonville’s blacks perceived racism to be a problem as compared to whites. This year, it appears that no matter who you ask, they think it is a problem. To see the trend lines for whites and blacks going back 27 years, go to www.jcci.org.
Learn more about our Perceptions of Racism online at www.jcci.org/race-relations-progress-report.
Race in Jacksonville
About racism
Perceptions of Racism
Jacksonville’s Workforce
Unemployment Rate
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white
JOB
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Wanted
25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 2009
2010
2011
Source: American Community Survey
What the Numbers Mean
HELP WANTED about Unemployment
d. • People with jobs are employe g for jobs • People who are jobless, lookin able for in the prior 4 weeks, and avail work are unemployed. e may • The official unemployment rat who ple understate the problem. Peo are discouraged from looking or in the underemployed are not includedt rate. labor force or the unemploymen
The racial disparity in the nation’s “jobless recovery” results in disproportionate unemployment. In 2011 Jacksonville’s black unemployment rate was 54 percent higher than the white rate, and the Hispanic rate was 28 percent higher than the white rate. The black-white gap in 2011 was the largest in the past eight years. Unemployment and underemployment concentrated in Jacksonville’s distressed neighborhoods affect the rest of our community; family stability depends on steady financial resources, which creates conditions for students’ learning in school as well as maintenance of mental and physical health. Learn more about the impact of race on other Employment indicators online at www.jcci.org/race-relations-progress-report.
white
hispanic 15.0%
15.5% 21.0% 28.3%
black
22.5%
2010
29.1%
2011
Source: American Community Survey
What the Numbers Mean
University of Life about Educational Attainment • Nearly 42% of the U.S. populat ion has a Bachelor’s degree or highe
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• Educational attainment is strongly correlated with annu al income.
According the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in December 2012 the unemployment rate for workers with a bachelor’s degree was 4 percent. The rate was twice as high for workers without a college degree. Currently, the rate of blacks ages 25 years and over who’ve earned a college degree is about half the white rate. This disparity contributes to gaps and inequities in all areas of quality of life because education is the foundation for steady employment, which affects family, home, and health. Learn more about the impact of race on other Education indicators online at www.jcci.org/race-relations-progress-report.
Education Champion Community First is dedicated improving the quality of life where we live, work, and play by enhancing the quality of our educational system. John Hirabayashi, CEO
Race & Education
Educational Attainment: Percent of population with Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Where We Live
Households paying 30% or more for housing. 100%
Renters
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80% 60%
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ousing • Housing is gen erally the most significant ite m in a househo ld budget. • Monthly housi n rent or mortga g costs include the ge payment.
40% 20% 2007
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Source: American Community Survey
What the Numbers Mean Housing is considered affordable if it costs less than 30 percent of total monthly household income. This benchmark is used by the U.S. Census, which estimates the monthly income of both owners and renters. The percent of white renters who pay too much for housing is less than the percent of black renters. However, the percent of Hispanic renters paying more than 30 percent of their income is higher than whites or blacks. The U.S. Census also provides estimates for housing costs for homeowners. You can see the same data for homeowners at www.jcci.org. Learn more about the impact of race on other Neighborhood and Housing indicators online at www.jcci.org/race-relations-progress-report.
Housing & Neighborhoods Champion SunTrust is committed to building a Jacksonville with equal access to safe, affordable homes within each family’s financial means. David Mann, CEO North Florida
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Certificate of Birth
about Infant mortality
= 12.8 = 2.8 = 5. 5 Source: Florida Department of Health
• Infant Mortality is th e death of a child befo re his/her first birthday. • In 2012, the U.S. Infant Mortality Rate was 7.0 7 and ranked 34th of 194 countries meaured. • Infant mortality rate pr measure of overall commovides a partial often correlates with unity health, and he immunization rates, ac alth factors like cess to health care an d teen pregnancy.
What the Numbers Mean The greatest direct cause of a baby dying before its first birthday is being born premature and underweight. The largest contributor to a premature and underweight baby is a mother’s health long before she becomes pregnant. Researchers contend that socio-economic inequalities, and especially racism, create cumulative, chronic stress which negatively affects black mothers’ health. In 2011, Jacksonville’s black infant mortality rate was similar to the rate in Libya or the United Arab Emirates. The rate for Jacksonville’s white babies is similar to the U.S. rate.
Learn more about the impact of race on other Health indicators online at www.jcci.org/race-relations-progress-report.
Health Champion Aetna is proud to support increasing racial and ethnic health equity, while advancing diversity as an engine for change. Mark R. LaBorde, President Florida Markets
A Healthy Jacksonville
Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000)
Crime, Justice & Race
Youths referred to the Juvenile Justice System, black
5 . 9 of every 100 black youths were referred to the Juvenile Justice system in Duval County.
white
2010-11
hispanic
2.4 of every 100 white youths 1.3 of every 100 hispanic youths were referred to the Juvenile were referred to the Juvenile Justice system in Duval County. Justice system in Duval County.
Source: Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
about juvenile justice • FDJJ reports that in the last 8 years, 48 percent fewer youth were referred in schools. • The most frequent misdemeanor amongst Jacksonville youth was theft, followed by assault, and then possession of drugs.
What the Numbers Mean
Youth are referred for various reasons, including domestic violence, driving under the influence, and property crimes. In 2010-11, a total of 3,107 Jacksonville youth were referred, which amounts to less than 4 percent of all youth. The rate at which black youth are referred was nearly 6 percent in 2011 while the Hispanic rate was 1.3 percent and the white rate 2.4 percent. Between 2008 and 2011, the number of black, white, and Hispanic youth referrals decreased. Compared to whites and Hispanics, black referrals decreased at the highest rate. Learn more about the impact of race on other Justice & the Legal System indicators online at www.jcci.org/race-relations-progress-report.
Justice & The Legal System Champion Florida Coastal School of Law supports the vision of a legal system we can all be proud of, one that is truly blind to bias and sees no differences in those involved. C. Peter Goplerud, Dean
black
white
29%
hispanic 19%
26% 81%
74%
71%
2010
2009
2008
28%
26% 72%
74%
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2012
Official Ballot
about diversity & elected officials
our • Diversity is seen throughout backgrounds all of community, and people ions of want to be represented in posit elected leadership. y serve the • While all elected officials ma ts, women en itu interest of diverse const particular and people of color likely have ilar insights to serve those with simditionally backgrounds, yet have been tra ice. underrepresented in public off
Source: Duval Supervisor of Elections
What the Numbers Mean Residents trust that their voice is heard in politics and decision-making when they see and hear elected representatives who are familiar with their culture and issues. In Jacksonville we have 40 elected officials serving on the School Board, in the State Legislature, on City Council, and as Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Clerk of Court, Sheriff, and Mayor. While 30 percent of Jacksonville’s population is black, 28 percent of elected officials are black. None of Jacksonville’s elected officials are Hispanic or Asian. Learn more about the impact of race on other Civic Engagement indicators online at www.jcci.org/race-relations-progress-report.
A Seat at the Table
Local Elected Officials by Race
What You Can Do...
You can make a difference by getting involved and making diversity a priority in our community
JCCI would like to acknowledge the many Community Focused Organizations that are working on eliminating race-based disparities in Jacksonville. 100 Black Men of Jacksonville African American Chamber of Commerce Asian American Chamber of Commerce Boot Camp for New Dads (Shands Jacksonville) The CAUCUS Community Foundation in Jacksonville Florida Council on Social Status of Black Males and Boys Duval County Public Schools Office of Equity & Inclusion DEEN Wellness Center Duval County Health Department E3 Business Group, Inc. Edward Waters College Empowerment Resouces, Inc. First Coast Diversity Council First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Jacksonville Birthing Project Jacksonville Human Rights Commission
Jacksonville Men’s Health Coalition Jacksonville Urban League LISC Jacksonville Living4Today Inspirations, Inc. MAD DADS Museum of Science and History NAACP New Town Success Zone Northeast Florida Community Action Agency Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition Northwest Jacksonville CDC OneJax and Project Breakthrough Operation New Hope Project Male (Cage Consulting) Reclaiming Young Black Males Initiative SPARK, Inc. Upward Bound War on Poverty - Florida Women of Color Cultural Foundation
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Every day, JCCI is driven by the bold idea that together we can build a better community. We bring people together to learn about our community, engage in problem solving, and act to make positive change. JCCI was created in 1975 as a result of the Amelia Island Community Planning Conference to examine community issues by bringing together a broad cross-section of the population. In its 36 years, JCCI has provided a forum and a structure through which groups of informed, concerned citizens have made a difference in public policy decisions. When enough people care to act, the course of an entire city can change. JCCI receives funding from United Way of Northeast Florida, grants, corporations, and individuals - anyone interested in building a better community. For more information about JCCI and how you can get involved or to donate to JCCI, visit www.jcci.org.
JCCI staff Ben Warner President & CEO Tonia Eastman Program Planner
Candace Long Administrative Assistant
Laura Lane Vice President & COO
Loren Mullins Logistics Support
Michelle Simkulet Director JCCI Forward & CFO Steve Rankin Director of Implementations Molly Wahl & Special Projects Director of Development & Community Outreach
About JCCI
Engaging People for Community Change
Review Committee Chair: Vilma Conseugra Lori Bilello Jacque Bowen Irvin “PeDro” Cohen Heather Downs Mark Fafard Dane Grey Maria Hane Deidre Lane
Jim Love Maira Martelo Edgar Mathis Blake Osner Thomas Rodgers Mary Rose Dennis Wade
2012-13 Board of Directors
Chair: JF Bryan, IV Chair-Elect: Joshua Lief Secretary/Treasurer: Lee Brown Immediate Past Chair: John Hirabayashi
Jennifer Chapman Jarik Conrad Rena Coughlin Annie Egan Mary Goldsmith Broderick Green Matthew Kane
Coley Jones Jennifer Mansfield William C. Mason David Meyer Jeanne Miller Peter O’Brien Amanda Patch
Lee Poechmann Stephen Pollan Crystal Rountree Derrick Smith James Stevenson Candace Thompson John Thompson