The Growing Diversity of Black America | Pew Research Center
Mar 25, 2021 · Among those who self-identify as “Black or African American,” the share who say it is their only racial or ethnic identification has declined over the past two decades. In 2019, 40.7 million, or 87%, identified their race as Black alone and their ethnicity as non-Hispanic, while around 3.7 million, or 8%, indicated their race was Black and ...
Key facts about Black eligible voters in 2024 - Pew Research Center
Jan 10, 2024 · Black Americans are projected to account for 14.0% of eligible voters in the U.S. in November, according to Pew Research Center projections. The percentage of eligible voters who are Black has risen slowly in the past two decades. In 2012, for example, Black voters represented 13.2% of all eligible voters.
Black Americans - Research and data from Pew Research Center
Feb 16, 2024 · Black Americans We explore the diverse views and experiences of Black people in America with in-depth surveys and other research. Our work focuses on three themes: Black identity, the economic and social mobility of Black people in America, and Black representation in American political and social life.
2. Black Americans’ mistrust of the criminal justice system
Jun 15, 2024 · Racial discrimination continues to be a significant factor in how Black Americans assess their progress, or lack of it. Those who have experienced racial discrimination are more likely than those who haven’t to say the prison system (79% vs. 62%), judicial process (74% vs. 61%) and policing (73% vs. 55%) each was designed to hold Black people ...
Most Black Americans Say US Institutions Were ... - Pew Research …
Jun 15, 2024 · The goal of the current study is to explore how Black Americans think about U.S. institutions and the impact they have on their success. Specifically, we examine the extent to which Black Americans believe U.S. institutions intentionally or negligently harm Black people and how personal experiences of racial discrimination factor into these ...
Black Americans' Views of Racial Inequality, Racism, Reparations …
Aug 30, 2022 · More than a year after the murder of George Floyd and the national protests, debate and political promises that ensued, 65% of Black Americans say the increased national attention on racial inequality has not led to changes that improved their lives. 1 And 44% say equality for Black people in the United States is not likely to be achieved, according to newly released findings from an October ...
Race Is Central to Identity for Black Americans and Affects How …
Apr 14, 2022 · Relatively few Black Americans (14%) say they have everything or most things in common with Black people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ). However, a larger share of Black Americans (25%) say they have at least some things in common with Black people who identify as LGBTQ.
U.S. Congress continues to grow in racial, ethnic diversity
Jan 9, 2023 · Representation of some racial and ethnic groups in the House is now on par with their share of the total U.S. population, while others continue to lag behind. For example, 13% of House members are Black, about equal to the total share of Black Americans. And American Indians and Alaska Natives now make up about 1% of both the House and the U.S ...
Religious beliefs among Black Americans | Pew Research Center
Feb 16, 2021 · African immigrants are more likely than U.S.-born Black adults to believe that God is guiding their life, judges all people and controls world events. Just over half of Black Americans say belief in God is necessary for morality. Among Black Americans, 54% say that belief in God is required in order for a person “to be moral and have good ...
Black Americans' Identity and Connection to Community - Pew …
Apr 14, 2022 · Black Americans and connectedness to other Black people; Intra-racial connections locally, nationally and globally; 2. Family history, slavery and knowledge of Black history. How Black Americans learn about their family history; Most Black adults say their ancestors were enslaved, but some are not sure