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March is Women's History Month
Did you know Women's History Month began as a Women's History Week in 1981? According to The Library of Congress, Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as "Women's History Week." n 1987, Congress declared March as Women's History Month. Join us throughout March to celebrate the extraordinary contributions that women have made in the history of the United States and the World.
SCCMA Advisory Committee and Board of Commissioners Meetings in March
The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs will hold the following Advisory Committee and Board of Commissioners meetings:
- Hispanic Latino Affairs Advisory Committee, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. (Virtual) (Agenda) (Livestream)
- Native American Affairs Advisory Committee, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 10 a.m. (Virtual) (Agenda) (Livestream)
- Small and Minority Business Advisory Committee, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 10 a.m. (Virtual) (Agenda) (Livestream)
- Board of Commissioners, Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. (Virtual) (Agenda) (Livestream)
The meetings will be streamed live via the Commission’s YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/c/SCCommissionforMinorityAffairs).
Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email your comments to info@cma.sc.gov. Comments must be received no later than noon on the day prior to the scheduled meeting. Please include the following information when submitting public comment:
- Name
- Phone Number
- Date of Meeting
- Meeting Name
- Agenda Item
- Comment (500 words or less)
For more information, contact the SC Commission for Minority Affairs at 803-333-9621 or info@cma.sc.gov.
Cost Burdens Affecting Housing Affordability for Minority Households in South Carolina
With this publication, the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs (CMA) continues a series on cost-burdened households in South Carolina. The most recent economic data for South Carolina underscores the continued rapid growth in housing expenses. In fact, due to the prevalence of negative economic indicators we found a reason to further research the available data to reveal trends and probabilities that could be of interest to personal and policy decisions in avoiding or preventing cost-burdened living arrangements. By shifting the focus from supply-and-demand issues to the factors affecting individuals and communities, this research aims to identify indicators that can signal potential housing affordability risks. By understanding these factors, individuals and communities can proactively assess their situation and implement strategies to mitigate cost-burden and can also improve the role of community institutions and local support networks in assisting households in need. (DOWNLOAD PDF)
State Statistical Profile FY23-24 Released
The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs released its FY2023-24 Statistical Profile, a comprehensive report on the socio-economic conditions faced by the state’s ethnic minority communities, on Monday, December 9, 2024. The Statistical Profile serves to frame policy discussions around the importance of targeted interventions across a range of issues affecting minority communities today.
Download the Statistical Profile FY2023-2024-PDF | 2024 State Statistical Profile Presentation-PDF | Download the AAPI Statistical Profile 2024 Edition-PDF | Download the AAPI Statistical Profile Presentation-PPT
