Race Is Central to Identity for Black Americans and Affects How They Connect With Each Other
Many Black Americans say they learn about their ancestors and U.S. Black history from family.
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Q&A: How and why Pew Research Center studied Black Americans’ views of science
A new survey, along with a related series of focus groups, shows the many nuanced views Black Americans hold about science.
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A closer look at changing restrictions on religion
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Black women account for a small fraction of the federal judges who have served to date
Only 70 of the 3,843 people who have ever served as federal judges as of Feb. 1, 2022, have been Black women.
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One-in-Ten Black People Living in the U.S. Are Immigrants
Immigrants – particularly those from African nations – are a growing share of the U.S. Black population.
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Recent surge in U.S. drug overdose deaths has hit Black men the hardest
Black men are now on par with American Indian or Alaska Native men as the demographic groups most likely to die from overdoses.
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Global Public Opinion in an Era of Democratic Anxiety
As democratic nations have wrestled with economic, social and geopolitical upheaval in recent years, the future of liberal democracy has come into question. Our international surveys reveal key insights into how citizens think about democratic governance.
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What makes life meaningful? Globally, answers sometimes vary by age
Among those ages 18 to 29, friends and community often rank in the top three sources of meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives.
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Where people around the world find meaning in life
Nearly 19,000 adults in publics ranging from the UK, Italy, Greece, Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the U.S., among others, share where they find meaning in their lives and what keeps them going.
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What Makes Life Meaningful? Views From 17 Advanced Economies
Family is preeminent for most publics but work, material well-being and health also play a key role.
