08/08/2019 11:01:49 AMMinorities in Houston, like in other large U.S. cities, experience high rates of poverty, school dropout, and unemployment according to the latest U.S. Census. The primary and mental health needs are substantial among African American and Latino groups, which make up 67% of Houston’s population. The University of Houston is using a $500,000 grant from the Division of Academic Quality and Workforce at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to address the needs of economically disadvantaged ethnic minorities.Chris Stipescdstipes@uh.eduHealth,Notices,People,Research,Student Success,Top Stories