Jim Cooper's Orange County; Black History: The Achievements
Description:
Assessing achievements and challenges for African-Americans and Latino-Americans, chiefly in the business arena in Orange County, CA. Within the episode is a report of the Minority Opportunity Trade Fair that had recently occurred. Among the topics discussed include affirmative action and successful efforts in hiring minority employees as well as the challenges minorities have in starting their own businesses. Also the panel focuses on the higher unemployment rates for minority groups and possible strategies in reducing this rate through mentoring. Jim Cooper's Orange County is a talk show featuring conversations about local politics and public affairs.