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Pew Research: Churches and religion in Black American life

By Filings on Wed, 02/17/21
Society & Culture
Pew Research
Religious Trends
Black Churches
Racial Issues

“Roughly half of Black Americans say predominantly Black Muslim organizations such as the Nation of Islam (of which Malcolm X was once a member) and the federal government have had at least some impact on Black people’s pursuit of equality… . About eight-in-ten Black Protestants (81%) and Catholics (82%) say that predominantly Black churches have done at least some to help Black people move toward equality.” - Pew

Related (CT): The Black Church, Explained by Pew’s Biggest Survey of African Americans

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