US Ranger On Mission to Attract More African Americans to National Parks

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US Ranger On Mission to Attract More African Americans to National Parks

When Deb Haaland was sworn in as Secretary of the Interior recently, the Native American former congresswoman became the nation’s top official in charge of most federal land. Her responsibilities include the National Park Service (NPS), which is trying to address a lack of diversity.

At least 79% of full-time permanent employees are white. African Americans make up just under 7% of the permanent full-time workforce, despite making up 13.4% of the U.S. population.

Source: Voice of America - English

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