Most Black Americans say they can meet basic needs financially, but many still experience economic insecurity
Fewer than half of Black adults say they have a three-month emergency fund, and some have taken multiple jobs to make ends meet.
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Fewer than half of Black adults say they have a three-month emergency fund, and some have taken multiple jobs to make ends meet.
Black Republicans tend to support individualistic approaches to addressing racial inequality, while Black Democrats back institutional approaches.
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Most Black Catholic churchgoers are racial minorities in their congregations, unlike White and Hispanic Catholics – and Black Protestants
Today, most Black adults say they rely on prayer to help make major decisions, and view opposing racism as essential to their religious faith.
Immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa tend to be more religious than U.S.-born Black adults or immigrants from the Caribbean.
U.S.-born Latinos mostly get their news in English and prefer it in English, while immigrant Latinos have much more varied habits.
When it comes to choosing a house of worship, most Black Americans don’t prioritize denominational labels.
While views of and experiences with police vary substantially across demographic groups, there is support for a number of police reforms.
Majorities of Black adults say predominantly Black churches have done at least some to help Black Americans.
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