We’ll be sharing findings about Black Americans for #BlackHistoryMonth
in this thread. First up: a recent post examining the slow but steady progress Black Americans have made in gaining a greater foothold in U.S. political leadership. https://pewrsr.ch/3pEdKkP

About three-quarters of Black adults say that being Black is important to how they think about themselves, and 81% feel connected to a broader Black community in the U.S.
https://pewrsr.ch/3aDnntN #BlackHistoryMonth
https://pewrsr.ch/3aDnntN #BlackHistoryMonth

Across our surveys, Black social media users have been particularly likely to say that social media sites are personally important to them for getting involved with issues they care about or finding like-minded people. https://pewrsr.ch/3tdxzl0 #BlackHistoryMonth

The number of Black Americans eligible to vote for president reached a record 30 million in 2020, with more than one-third living in nine of the nation’s most competitive states. https://pewrsr.ch/3tfYmNr #BlackHistoryMonth

Black Americans stand out for their trust in local news organizations, and they are more likely to feel connected to their main source of news. https://pewrsr.ch/2YA8KSo #BlackHistoryMonth

Four-in-ten Black Americans say they often or sometimes feel the need to change the way they talk around others of different races and ethnicities – a phenomenon sometimes called “code-switching.” https://pewrsr.ch/3pG3l7Y #BlackHistoryMonth

Support for the #BlackLivesMatter
movement remains strong among Black Americans: 87% say they support the movement, including 62% who express strong support. https://pewrsr.ch/36y5Mlt #BlackHistoryMonth


78% of Black Americans say it is very important for people in the U.S. to educate themselves about the history of racial inequality in the country. https://pewrsr.ch/3r87ZvZ #BlackHistoryMonth
