CNN Poll: #Hispanics more optimistic than #blacks over #race
(CNN) A CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Thursday indicates that 66 percent of Hispanics say they’ve been a victim of discrimination because of their race or ethnic background. Almost as many African-Americans said the same thing, but only 31 percent of white respondents who said they’ve been the victim of racial discrimination.
Overall, 57 percent of people questioned in the poll say that racial discrimination against blacks is a serious problem, with that figure rising to eight in ten among black respondents. The poll indicates that 62 percent of the public says that racial discrimination against Hispanics is a serious problem, and among Hispanics, that rises to 78 percent.
Looking to the future, the poll suggests that Hispanics are more optimistic than African-Americans when it come to ending racial tensions.
“While most black respondents say that there will never be a solution to racial problems between blacks and whites, a majority of Hispanics say that a solution to their problems with whites will eventually be found,” says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland.
CNN Poll: #Hispanics more optimistic than #blacks over #race
