For Black Americans, family and friends are a primary source of information on U.S. Black history
About half of Black Americans (51%) say they are very or extremely informed about the history of Black people in the U.S.
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About half of Black Americans (51%) say they are very or extremely informed about the history of Black people in the U.S.
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Majorities of Black adults say predominantly Black churches have done at least some to help Black Americans.
When it comes to choosing a house of worship, most Black Americans don’t prioritize denominational labels.
Black American religious life is diverse, encompassing a wide range of religious affiliations, worship practices and beliefs.
Nearly all Black Americans believe in God or a higher power. But what type of God do they have in mind?
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Majorities in most of the 27 places around the world surveyed in 2023 and 2024 say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
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