Attitudes About Racism

When Asked How They Viewed Race Relations Today Compared to a Year Ago, 17 Percent of Americans Said Things Have Gotten Better. but 42 Percent Say Race Relations Have Worsened in the Time Since Floyd Was Killed.

Chauvin’s Conviction Marked a Rare Outcome in the U. S. Criminal Justice System.

Is Biden’s Leadership Making a Difference?

Roughly a Third of Americans Say They Expect Race Relations to Improve Under Biden’s Leadership. That Is Compared to About a Quarter of Americans Who Felt the Same Way in February 2017, Shortly After President Donald Trump’s Inauguration. but 34 Percent of U. S. Adults Say Race Relations Will Stay About the Same with Biden and 28 Percent Said They Expect Them to Further Decline, Including 65 Percent of Republicans.

Nearly Half of Americans Don't Believe White Supremacy Is the Country's Biggest Terrorist Threat

By David Miller

• Oct 8, 2026 • 9 min read

Nearly Half of Americans Don't Believe White Supremacy Is the Country's Biggest Terrorist Threat

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

The High Profile Killing of George Floyd and Subsequent Trial Has Forced Many Americans to Examine Systemic Racism and Its Role in Criminal Justice over the Last Year. a New Pbs Newshour/Npr/Marist Poll Suggests That More Americans Are Now Recognizing Disparities in the Lived Experience of People of Color in the U. S. , Especially in Regard to Policing.

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