It is well known all over the world that America has a long history of providing assistance and sustenance to those who come to her shores. The country has always supported hard work and labor, and persevering individuals whose lives are led with dignity.

According to the latest U S Census data the two largest demographic groups are Asians and Hispanics, but the fact is that the two largest demographic groups are “disproportionately poor enough to qualify for public assistance; the rate of “Asians or Pacific Islanders” who are poor enough to qualify for government assistance is nearly half-again higher than that for “non-Hispanic whites.” And the rate for Hispanics is nearly triple.

Yet America is increasingly failing to fulfill that promise to traditionally disadvantaged black, Hispanic, Asian, veteran, disabled and younger Americans. Several factors foster unemployment in these communities, including but not limited to, poor education, criminal justice system disparities, biases, racial diversity challenges and immigration problems.

The Census gives an example that Asian and Hispanic U.S. residents are not faring well in the fourth decade of the greatest wave of immigration in American history. 17.8 percent of Asians or Pacific Islanders receive means-tested government assistance, compared with 13.2 percent for non-Hispanic whites.