Black Americans say they feel successful—for the most part

According to a survey released by the Pew Research Center, regardless of income, a majority of Black Americans feel at least somewhat successful but also experience financial pressures.In seeking the views of over 4,700 Black Americans, the survey aimed to understand their perspectives on success. It examined various aspects, including their own definitions of success, how they perceive themselves within that framework, and the challenges they face in attaining it.In their analysis, researchers from Pew wrote that 66 percent of Black Americans perceive themselves as somewhat successful.According to their findings, a staggering 26 percent of the surveyed population considered themselves to be highly successful. It was observed that individuals with higher incomes tended to fall into this particular category more frequently.A majority of respondents, when asked about essential factors for feeling successful, cited the ability to provide for their family (82 percent), happiness (80 percent), having enough time for personal pursuits (65 percent), enjoying their job or career (56 percent), owning their own home (52 percent), and utilizing their talents and resources for assisting others (50 percent).Jay King, the CEO/President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce, has launched a GoFundMe campaign named “Everybody Pitch In” in response to the...