In Vice President Kamala Harris, we can see how America has changed
Kamala Harris embodies trends that have been unfolding over recent decades. As a result, many Americans can see themselves in her story.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Kamala Harris embodies trends that have been unfolding over recent decades. As a result, many Americans can see themselves in her story.
In 2020, Afro-Latino Americans made up about 2% of the U.S. adult population and 12% of the adult Latino population.
75% of Black Americans say that opposing racism is essential to their faith or sense of morality, a view that extends across faith traditions.
While the share of Black, Hispanic and Asian American teachers has increased, it hasn’t kept pace with the growth in the diversity of students.
Some 6.2 million U.S. adults – or 2.4% of the country’s adult population – report being two or more races.
Here’s a look at how individual origin groups compare with the nation’s overall Asian American population.
Black American religious life is diverse, encompassing a wide range of religious affiliations, worship practices and beliefs.
Majorities of Black adults say predominantly Black churches have done at least some to help Black Americans.
The share of Gen Z voters who are Hispanic is significantly higher than the share among other groups of voters.
In 2019, 40% of Americans identified as a race and ethnicity other than non-Hispanic White. Their combined share is predicted to increase to over 50% by 2044.
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