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April 8, 2019

Key findings on Americans’ views of race in 2019

Majorities say being black is a disadvantage, being white is an advantage in our society

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Key findings on Americans’ views of race in 2019
A majority of Americans have negative views of the state of race relations
Black and white adults have similar views on use of the N-word
Whites and blacks differ widely in views of how blacks are treated
About eight-in-ten blacks say Americans haven’t gone far enough in giving blacks equal rights with whites
Most blacks say someone has acted suspicious of them or as if they weren’t smart

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