pewresearch: Our new survey is a wide-ranging look at Black Americans’ views of and experience
pewresearch: Our new survey is a wide-ranging look at Black Americans’ views of and experiences with science, spanning medical and health care settings, educational and professional settings, and experiences as consumers of science-related news and information.Among these findings are the limits Black adults perceive regarding the openness of scientists, engineers and medical doctors to Black people in these professions. Relatively few Black adults believe that Black people have reached the highest levels of success as scientists (36%) or engineers (43%); a 55% majority say Black people have reached this level of success as medical doctors.By contrast, large majorities of Black adults say Black people have reached the highest levels of success as professional athletes (84%) and musicians (80%). Six-in-ten say they have done this as lawyers and 58% say they have done this in the clergy.Read more: Black Americans’ Views of and Engagement With Science -- source link