A look at historically Black colleges and universities in the U.S.
Historically Black colleges and universities continue to play an important role in U.S. higher education.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Historically Black colleges and universities continue to play an important role in U.S. higher education.
In the year since Hamas attacked Israel, and Israel responded by invading Gaza, U.S. public opinion on the war shifted modestly.
The monthly number of U.S. Border Patrol encounters with migrants crossing from Mexico has plummeted in 2024 from 2023’s record high.
The economy, health care, and racial and ethnic inequality are among the top issues for Black voters in the presidential election.
Veteran voters have long been more likely to align themselves with the Republican Party than the Democratic Party.
In 2022, roughly 10.6 million immigrants living in the U.S. were born in Mexico, making up 23% of all U.S. immigrants.
The number of immigrants living in the U.S. grew by about 1.6 million people in 2023, the largest annual increase by number since 2000.
A majority of Trump backers say more immigrants would make life worse for people like them, while most Harris backers say life wouldn’t change.
About three-quarters of Americans (73%) say they often or sometimes get local news from friends, family and neighbors.
Views vary on other ideas, such as recognizing same-sex marriages. Most see Pope Francis as a change in the church’s direction, and he’s broadly popular.
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