Race

Major Gains in Blacks’ Ratings of Their Standard of Living

Increases first observed in January; ratings have recovered to early 2008 levels

May 4, 2009

After falling to as low as -1 last fall, blacks’ score on Gallup’s Standard of Living Index spiked to +39 in January, and has continued to improve since then to +62. The Index measures perceptions of one’s current and future standard of living.More ...

More Religious Countries, More Perceived Ethnic Intolerance

Picture is more complex for more religious versus less religious people

April 7, 2009

Worldwide, people in more religious countries are more likely than people in more secular countries to perceive intolerance of ethnic and racial minorities in their communities. However, for individual religions and people, the association between religiosity and ethnic intolerance is much more complex.More ...

Blacks as Conservative as Republicans on Some Moral Issues

One explanation: Black Democrats are much more religious than nonblack Democrats

December 3, 2008

Only 31% of black Democrats say homosexual relations are morally acceptable, much more conservative than the position of Democrats in general, despite the fact that the vast majority of blacks identify themselves as Democrats or lean toward the Democratic Party.More ...

Americans See Obama Election as Race Relations Milestone

High optimism about the future of race relations

November 7, 2008

Over two-thirds of Americans say Barack Obama’s election is either the most important or one of the most important advances for blacks of the last 100 years, and more Americans than ever now say a solution to race relations between blacks and whites will eventually be worked out.More ...

Blacks Appear Poised for High Turnout

Constitute 11% of both of Gallup's likely voter groups, up from 8% in 2004

October 31, 2008

Blacks constitute a higher percentage of Gallup’s projected likely voter pool than in previous elections, based on increased thought given to the election and greater self-reported likelihood of voting. They are also far more likely to report having been contacted by Obama’s campaign than by McCain’s.More ...

Obama’s Race May Be as Much a Plus as a Minus

Not much different from the impact of McCain’s race

October 9, 2008

While 6% of voters say they are less likely to vote for Barack Obama because of his race, 9% say they are more likely to vote for him, making the impact of his race a neutral to slightly positive factor when all voters’ self-reported attitudes are taken into account.More ...

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 ...

Race

Major Gains in Blacks’ Ratings of Their Standard of Living

Increases first observed in January; ratings have recovered to early 2008 levels

More Religious Countries, More Perceived Ethnic Intolerance

Picture is more complex for more religious versus less religious people

Blacks as Conservative as Republicans on Some Moral Issues

One explanation: Black Democrats are much more religious than nonblack Democrats

Americans See Obama Election as Race Relations Milestone

High optimism about the future of race relations

Blacks Appear Poised for High Turnout

Constitute 11% of both of Gallup's likely voter groups, up from 8% in 2004

Obama’s Race May Be as Much a Plus as a Minus

Not much different from the impact of McCain’s race

Majority of Americans Say Racism Against Blacks Widespread

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

Races Differ On How Society Treats Minorities

Whites May Exaggerate Black-Hispanic Tensions

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

Wide Gulf in Personal vs. National Satisfaction

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

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