Fewer than half of Black adults see networking, mentorship or college as essential to achieving success

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January 31, 2024

1. How Black Americans view personal success

Fewer than half of Black adults see networking, mentorship or college as essential to achieving success

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1. How Black Americans view personal success
Most Black adults describe themselves as at least somewhat successful
Fewer than half of Black adults see networking, mentorship or college as essential to achieving success
Black adults say self-confidence is essential to becoming successful
Being able to provide for their family creates a great deal or fair amount of pressure for most Black adults
Most Black adults feel a great deal or fair amount of pressure to have enough money to do the things they want to do
Majorities of Black adults say providing for their family and being happy are essential to their definition of success
Black adults say being able to provide for their family is essential to their definition of success

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Fewer than half of Black adults see networking, mentorship or college as essential to achieving success

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