Black, Hispanic or Asian adults more optimistic than White adults about social media’s power as a political tool, but skepticism present across all racial groups | Pew Research Center

June 26, 2023

2. Americans’ views of and experiences with activism on social media

Black, Hispanic or Asian adults more optimistic than White adults about social media’s power as a political tool, but skepticism present across all racial groups

Black, Hispanic or Asian adults more optimistic than White adults about social media’s power as a political tool, but skepticism present across all racial groups

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Black, Hispanic or Asian adults more optimistic than White adults about social media’s power as a political tool, but skepticism present across all racial groups

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2. Americans’ views of and experiences with activism on social media
Nearly half of social media users have been politically active on social media in the past year
Younger Black users especially likely to engage in political activities on social media, including posting support for Black Lives Matter
Social media users more likely post their support rather than opposition to Black Lives Matter, but this varies widely by race, age and political party
Black, Hispanic or Asian adults more optimistic than White adults about social media’s power as a political tool, but skepticism present across all racial groups
Black, Hispanic or Asian users are more likely than their White counterparts to say social media is important for finding others who share their views
Black Americans more likely than other racial groups to have attended a Black Lives Matter protest
Black Americans especially likely to view social media as highly effective for bringing attention to the issue of police violence against Black people
Wide racial, partisan gaps in views about the severity of police violence against Black people in the U.S.