A majority of all adults (56%) say being Black hurts people’s ability to get ahead at least a little. In contrast, 59% say being white helps people’s ability to get ahead.
Most Americans (65%) say it has become more common for people to express racist views.
Majorities of Black and white adults say Black people are treated less fair than whites in dealing with police and by the criminal justice system.
In the workplace: 22% white vs. 64% Black
In stores downtown or in the shopping mall: 21% white vs. 49% Black
In dealing with the police, such as traffic incidents: 50% white vs. 84% Black
In the courts: 43% white vs. 75% Black
31% of white people think they have experienced discrimination or been treated unfairly because of their race or ethnicity compared to 83% of Black people.
78% of Black people feel others have acted suspicious of them because of their race/ethnicity, compared to 21% of white people.
68% of Black people have been subjected to slurs or jokes based on their race/ethnicity, compared to 32% of white people.
60% of Black people report having feared for their personal safety because of their race/ethnicity, compared to 29% of white people.
