MMWR recently published three articles detailing the latest information on health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities in the US.  Together they describe where progress has ben made, where significant disparities still exist and also where situations have worsened.  The articles are:

Health disparities experienced by racial/ethnic minority populations MMWR 2004; 53:755

Health disparities experienced by Hispanics – United States MMWR 2004;53:935-7

Health disparities experienced by Black or African-Americans – United States MMWR 2005;54:1-3