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Most Black Americans Think the U.S. Conspires Against Them

Washington — Most Black Americans say they’ve experienced racial discrimination regularly or from time to time, which colors how they view U.S. institutions like policing, the political system and the media, according to a study on conspiracy theori...

‘Powerful Possibilities’: 2024 Michigan Chronicle/Huntington Bank S.W.A.G. Award Recap

Photo credits: Monica Morgan photography “Hey Black Child Do you know who you are Who you really are Do you know you can be What you want to be If you try to be What you can be” – Useni Eugene Perkins Here in a world where dreams of...

Ithaca Unveils Two Murals Celebrating Art, Civil Rights History and Community Healing

“Think of yourself as someone who can change a situation!” Attributed to Civil Rights Activist and Ithacan Dorothy Cotton, this quote is painted across a mural commemorating her that was unveiled this Sunday at 415 North Tioga Street. The unveiling...

Health Matters: Saskatchewan study documents Black medical experience | Watch News Videos Online

Medical researchers at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine looked inward for their latest study. It’s an attempt to capture the experiences of racism faced by Black medical school students. The findings are published in the Canadia...

From Pain to Purpose: Jasmine IVANNA Espy’s Transformative Journey in HS Advocacy

Jasmine IVANNA Espy stands as a testament to resilience and advocacy. Her story is one of triumph over adversity, a journey from pain and isolation to empowerment and leadership. Diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) in the sixth grade, Es...

California Hosts Symposium to Connect Small Businesses With Billions of Dollars in Contracts

Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ Toks Omishakin, California Secretary of Transportation (CBM) – Despite the state’s looming budget deficit, Toks Omishakin, California Secretary of Transportation, shared some upbea...

California’s Small Businesses to Become Stronger, Greener With Inflow of Climate Resilience Funding

Lila Brown | California Black Media Perry Bennett, owner, Perry’s Joint (CBM) – The state of California, in conjunction with the federal government, has allocated millions of dollars for small businesses in California to help them become...

Column: Ask SCORE: Which resources are available for minority-owned small businesses?

Commentary by SCORE Indianapolis From networking events and mentorship programs to assistance with contracts that prioritize minority-owned businesses, the resources are there if you know where to look and how to leverage them. Get certified Your...

Methodology

The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview The American Trends Panel (ATP), created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. Panelists participate via self-administered web surveys. Pan...

7. Black Americans and racial conspiracy theories about Black families and reproductive health

Aside from their beliefs about health and medicine in general, Black adults believe in racial conspiracy theories about government interventions into their families and family planning. What is a ‘racial conspiracy theory’? In this report, the phra...

6. Black Americans and racial conspiracy theories about health care and medical research

Although the Tuskegee Syphilis Study is one of the best-known examples of race-based medical malpractice, there are others. Throughout the 20th century, Black women were subject to eugenics laws that forcibly sterilized them. In 1951, Henrietta Lack...

3. Black Americans and racial conspiracy theories about politics

Racial conspiracy theories about politics have their roots in well-known events involving Black political leaders. Declassified memos show how Martin Luther King Jr. was viewed by the FBI as an “effective” and “dangerous” leader who should be “neutr...

4. Black Americans and racial conspiracy theories about economics and business

Social scientists have long debated the causes of economic inequality among Black Americans. The conversation among Black people reached a notable inflection point in 2004, when comedian Bill Cosby linked persistent poverty in some Black families wi...

2. Black Americans and racial conspiracy theories about the criminal justice system

Racial conspiracy theories about the criminal justice system have their roots in key events in the 20th century. What is a ‘racial conspiracy theory’? In this report, the phrase “racial conspiracy theories” refers to the suspicions that Black adults...

Most Black Americans Believe Racial Conspiracy Theories About U.S. Institutions

Majorities say the criminal justice, political and economic systems were designed to hold Black people back (Illustration by JDawnInk via Getty Images) How we did this Pew Research Center conducted this study to explore how Black Americans think...