fact sheetSep 27, 2023 The Data on Women Leaders Key trends and data on women in top U.S. political, business and higher education positions.
short readsFeb 16, 2023 22 states have ever elected a Black woman to Congress Overall, 57 Black women – among a total of 106 women of color – have ever been elected to the national legislature.
short readsJan 9, 2023 U.S. Congress continues to grow in racial, ethnic diversity A quarter of voting members of the U.S. Congress identify their race or ethnicity as something other than non-Hispanic White.
short readsNov 15, 2022 Black Americans differ from other U.S. adults over whether individual or structural racism is a bigger problem About half of Black adults (52%) say racism in U.S. laws is the bigger problem for Black people, while 43% cite racism by individuals.
short readsFeb 7, 2023 The changing face of Congress in 8 charts The 118th Congress achieved a variety of demographic milestones when its members took office, though it still remains out of step with the U.S. population.