Most Americans say racial bias is a problem in the workplace. Can AI help?
Most Americans say racial and ethnic bias in hiring practices and performance evaluations is a problem, but they differ over how big of a problem it is.
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Most Americans say racial and ethnic bias in hiring practices and performance evaluations is a problem, but they differ over how big of a problem it is.
Immigrants – particularly those from African nations – are a growing share of the U.S. Black population.
There are racial and ethnic differences in who takes on gig platform jobs and the negative experiences some of these workers say they face.
52% of US adults say it is very or somewhat important that companies and organizations make public statements about political or social issues.
As demonstrations continue across the country to protest the death of George Floyd, a black man killed while in Minneapolis police custody, Americans see the protests both as a reaction to Floyd’s death and an expression of frustration over longstanding issues.
#BlackLivesMatter was used roughly 47.8 million times on Twitter – an average of just under 3.7 million times per day – from May 26 to June 7.
Certain black Americans – particularly those who are college educated or male – are more likely to say they’ve faced certain situations because of their race.
Blacks who work in science, technology, engineering and math fields are more likely than STEM workers from other racial or ethnic backgrounds to say they have faced discrimination on the job. They also stand out in their views about workplace diversity.
Asian and Pacific Islander high school seniors are the most likely to say they like science, while blacks are the least likely.
As Howard University celebrates its 150th anniversary, learn more about America’s historically black colleges and universities and the students who attend.
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