In this report, we use the term “being Black” when referencing responses to this question. Respondents were asked a question about how important being Black was to how they think about themselves. “Multiracial” respondents are those who indicate two or more racial backgrounds (one of which is Black) and say they are not Hispanic. We use the terms “Black Hispanic” and “Hispanic Black” interchangeably. “Black Hispanic” respondents are those who identify as Black and say they have Hispanic background. Throughout this report, “Black, non-Hispanic” respondents are those who identify as single-race Black and say they have no Hispanic background. adults who self-identify as Black, either alone or in combination with other races or Hispanic identity. The terms “Black Americans,” “Black people” and “Black adults” are used interchangeably throughout this report to refer to U.S. Here are the questions used for the survey of Black adults, along with its responses and methodology. This gives us confidence that any sample can represent the whole population (see our Methods 101 explainer on random sampling). Recruiting panelists by phone or mail ensures that nearly all U.S. Respondents on both panels are recruited through national, random sampling of residential addresses. The survey includes 1,025 Black adults on Pew Research Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP) and 2,887 Black adults on Ipsos’ KnowledgePanel. adults include those who are single-race, non-Hispanic Black Americans multiracial non-Hispanic Black Americans and adults who indicate they are Black and Hispanic. The analysis is the latest in the Center’s series of in-depth surveys of public opinion among Black Americans (read the first, “ Faith Among Black Americans” and “ Race Is Central to Identity for Black Americans and Affects How They Connect With Each Other”). their assessments of racial inequality their visions for institutional and social change and their outlook on the chances that these improvements will be made. This in-depth survey explores differences among Black Americans in their views on the social status of the Black population in the U.S. Pew Research Center conducted this analysis to understand the nuances among Black people on issues of racial inequality and social change in the United States.

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