Sentence examples for needs of minorities from inspiring English sources

In December, some of them threatened to oppose new financial rules for banks until the White House promised to address the needs of minorities.

There may also be significant costs for the majority as institutions start to accommodate some of the most urgent needs of minorities such as British Muslims.

We see the needs of minorities, disabled persons and the poor consistently ignored in favour of trendier issues (such as energy-generating spin studios).

What has him worried, he said, is whether politicians will listen, particularly to the needs of minorities and the poor, after votes are cast.

He also recommended increased efforts to address the needs of minorities in shaping the delivery of services, educating the public and integrating mental health treatment with general medical care.

Q. Are the health needs of minorities in Westchester any different from those in Harlem where you have an education program? A. No, because we have pockets of areas in Westchester with great need -- Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Ossining, Mount Kisco and others.

The former prime minister cited the US Congress to show the importance of acknowledging the special needs of minority states and nations.

Wage levels declined relative to those of suburban systems, racial segregation in schools caused by housing patterns and economic stratification increased, and many tenured teachers were accused of ignoring the special needs of minority students.

B6 NATIONAL A10-13 RevealsReveals Disparities In Minorities' Mental Care Ethnic and racial minorities face troubling disparities in mental health care, the surgeon general, Dr. David Satcher, said in a broad report that offers a rare look at the mental health needs of minority groups and the obstacles to treatment.

Barn: "If the 'ethnicity' consideration is not added back to the bill, there is a risk that the racial and cultural needs of minority ethnic children will not be recognised and met... 'Minoritised' children need positive cues/messages in a society in which their life chances are determined by the colour of their skin, or by their minority faith background".

However, supporters fear that the needs of minority students and women will get lost in the reshuffle.