ver, ORWA by Census Tract we find that the majority of this ethnic category reside in neighboring tracts. In fact, almost every tract with a concentration of 5.5% and higher live in tracts where the boundaries of the areas are in common. This also results in many specialized institutions, such as Korean churches, Asian specialty shops such as Uwajimaya, and restaurants catering to the large and increasing asian population in those areas. Satisfying our definition of enclave, we can conclude that many of these areas can be considered enclaves, although not all. In reference to White, PortlandVancouver, ORWA by Census Tract we find that certain tracts have high White and Hispanic residency. Yet, most of the areas with high white concentrations have nearly no black members and, inversely, those areas with high black concentrations qualify for the 0.0-87.7% White category. Putting this census exercise under scrutiny, we find that many commonalities exist and parallels can be drawn from the past to our present day conditions. The result is our surroundings. Our communities are shaped by these tendencies, idealogies, and policies whereby affecting the minds of our children and building the prejudice we see today. Many times, since one group of people is unexposed to other groups of people, stereotypes begin to circulate between the two. Myths become idealogies and prejudice is the result. Vanport, the now eroded city once sitting in N. Portland, was a perfect example of what can be. Those community members of all colors, converging upon one location to live together, found a simple harmony. Not as a result of friendship or comradery, but simply because they crossed each others paths. This eroded their biases and developed a sort of diverse unification within the arena of their daily lives. Ignorance is our worst calamity and the education of our children is imperative in assisting them to become prepared to deal with the realit...
