Majority of Black Americans say Black congregations should try to become more diverse | Pew Research Center

February 10, 2021

6. Race in the religious lives of Black Americans

Majority of Black Americans say Black congregations should try to become more diverse

Majority of Black Americans say Black congregations should try to become more diverse

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6. Race in the religious lives of Black Americans
Majority of Black Americans say that being Black is very important to how they think of themselves
Across religious groups, Black Americans say opposing racism is essential to their faith
About four-in-ten Black Americans say that it is essential for congregations to offer a sense of racial affirmation
Majority of Black Americans say Black congregations should try to become more diverse
If looking for a new congregation, few Black Americans prioritize race
About one-in-six Black Americans say they have experienced discrimination in a religious setting over the past year
Majority of Black Americans say that racial discrimination is why Black people can’t get ahead, with little variation by religion