The vast majority of Black adults say the prison system needs major changes or needs to be completely rebuilt

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January 19, 2023

For Black History Month, a look at what Black Americans say is needed to overcome racial inequality

The vast majority of Black adults say the prison system needs major changes or needs to be completely rebuilt

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For Black History Month, a look at what Black Americans say is needed to overcome racial inequality
Majorities of Black adults say voting and supporting Black businesses are effective ways to move toward equality
Nearly four-in-ten Black adults say Black Lives Matter has done the most to help Black people in recent years
Roughly a third of Black adults say establishing a national Black political party would be effective for achieving equality in the U.S.
Majorities of Black adults say other racial and ethnic groups could make good political allies

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