Black workers’ views and experiences in the U.S. labor force stand out in key ways
Black workers account for about 13% of all U.S. workers, including those who work full time, part time and are self-employed.
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Black workers account for about 13% of all U.S. workers, including those who work full time, part time and are self-employed.
71% of adults say they are very or somewhat concerned about how the government uses the data it collects about them, up from 64% in 2019.
About six-in-ten Americans (59%) see TikTok as a major or minor threat to national security in the United States.
61% of U.S. adults say they have heard at least a fair amount about the phrase “cancel culture,” up from 44% in September 2020.
Black Americans are critical of key aspects of policing and criminal justice. But their views on face recognition technology are more nuanced.
Some Americans – particularly those who are younger or college educated – are finding virtual ways to connect, shop and be active.
44% of Americans think major technology companies should be regulated more than they are now, down from 56% in April 2021.
A majority of teens say a welcoming, safe online environment is more important than people being able to speak their minds freely online.
Here’s a look at how adults in the United States see cancel culture, political correctness and related issues, based on the Center’s surveys.
The digital divide between Americans who have a disability and Americans who do not remains for some devices.
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