Most Americans say that racism is a serious problem in the country, and almost half say the same about police violence against the public. The latest poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research was conducted as protests spread across the country in response to the killing of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died after a white police officer pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for several minutes. At the same time, the country continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, which has cost more than 100,000 American lives and caused unemployment for millions.
While attitudes among Americans overall and white Americans in particular are shifting, there are still large gaps in how black and white Americans view racism and police violence. CONT.
Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
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