Racial and ethnic differences stand out in the U.S. gig workforce
There are racial and ethnic differences in who takes on gig platform jobs and the negative experiences some of these workers say they face.
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There are racial and ethnic differences in who takes on gig platform jobs and the negative experiences some of these workers say they face.
Black workers account for about 13% of all U.S. workers, including those who work full time, part time and are self-employed.
As we mark 10 years since the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag first appeared on social media, here are eight facts about the Black Lives Matter movement.
Black Americans are critical of key aspects of policing and criminal justice. But their views on face recognition technology are more nuanced.
Black and Hispanic Americans remain less likely than White adults to say they own a traditional computer or have high-speed internet at home.
These platforms have served as venues for political engagement and social activism for many years, especially for Black Americans.
Blacks have long outnumbered whites in U.S. prisons. But a significant decline in the number of black prisoners has narrowed the gap.
As demonstrations continue across the country to protest the death of George Floyd, a black man killed while in Minneapolis police custody, Americans see the protests both as a reaction to Floyd’s death and an expression of frustration over longstanding issues.
The share of social media users who say they have changed their views on an issue has increased since we last asked this question in 2018.
There were 1,501 black prisoners for every 100,000 black adults in 2018, down sharply from 2,261 black inmates per 100,000 black adults in 2006.
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