Personal experiences with racial discrimination are common for black Americans. But certain segments within this group - most notably, those who are college educated or male - are more likely to say they’ve faced certain situations because of their race, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
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For black Americans, experiences of racial discrimination vary by education level, gender (2019)
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