Race

Majority of Americans Say Racism Against Blacks Widespread

More than three-quarters of blacks say racism against blacks is widespread

August 4, 2008

A majority of Americans, including a majority of whites, Hispanics, and -- in particular -- blacks, say racism against blacks is widespread in the United States. At the same time, a substantial minority of Americans say racism against whites is widespread.More ...

Races Differ On How Society Treats Minorities

July 17, 2008

About two-thirds of white Americans (63%) say they are very or somewhat satisfied with the way society treats blacks, while more than one-third of black Americans (35%) say the same.

Whites May Exaggerate Black-Hispanic Tensions

Most blacks and Hispanics say relations between the two groups are good

July 17, 2008

Only 43% of white adults in the United States -- contrasted with 60% of Hispanics and 67% of blacks -- believe good relations exist between blacks and Hispanics.More ...

Wide Gulf in Personal vs. National Satisfaction

Only 15% satisfied with national conditions, 86% with personal lives

July 14, 2008

At a time when only 15% of Americans say they are satisfied with the way things are going in the country, 86% are satisfied with their personal lives. However, personal satisfaction is down significantly from last year, primarily among whites and Hispanics.More ...

“Black Spokesman” Title Still up for Grabs

But blacks generally optimistic an Obama presidency would be helpful

July 14, 2008

Consistent with Barack Obama’s efforts to downplay the racial symbolism of his candidacy, only 29% of blacks name him as the person they would most like to speak for them on race issues. While he’s by far the top vote-getter, most blacks name someone else.More ...

More Americans Say U.S. a Nation of Haves and Have-Nots

Half now say it is, up from 37% four years ago

July 11, 2008

Nearly half of Americans, 49%, now say the nation is divided into two groups: the “haves” and the “have-nots.” This is up from 45% two years ago, and from 37% in June 2004.More ...

Obama Looking Strong Among Hispanics

July 2, 2008

A strong majority of Hispanic registered voters support Barack Obama, both nationwide (59%) and in the sought-after “purple” states (60%).

On King Holiday, a Split Review of Civil Rights Progress

Only 4 in 10 say all or most of the civil rights movement's goals have been achieved

January 21, 2008

New Gallup polling finds most Americans hesitant to say the goals of Martin Luther King Jr. and the 1960s civil rights movement have been achieved. Just 43% say all or most of the goals have been achieved. Still, perceptions of civil rights gains are more positive today than they were a decade ago.More ...

Black or African American?

"African American" slightly preferred among those who have a preference

September 28, 2007

There is no consensus among American blacks for how their racial group should be described. In response to questions that provide the explicit opportunity to do so, a majority of blacks say that they don't care which label is used. Among those who do have a preference, recent Gallup data suggest a slight tilt toward the term "African American" rather than "black."More ...