Attitudinal Survey

Institutional racism exists in America.

Racial profiling exists in America.

Racism affects the mental health of African Americans.

African Americans have a disadvantage when it comes to obtaining quality education.

There is a wealth gap between African Americans and white Americans.

Police brutality exists in America.

Implicit bias plays a role in whether African Americans get arrested or are incarcerated.

Police officers arrest innocent people.

All Americans have equal access to achieving the “American Dream.”

Slavery was good for America.

African Americans and white people are afforded the same opportunities when securing legal representation.

The constitution of the U.S protects African Americans from harm and grants them rights and privileges equal to whites.

All citizens are treated the same by police officers.

The legal system is fair to all Americans.

White Americans receive the same sentencing as African Americans for the same crime with similar circumstances.

People that are subjected to police searches and seizures are doing something wrong.

Government agencies were justified in targeting civil rights leaders under COINTELPRO.

Civil rights leaders caused division among African Americans and white people.

The U.S Government was justified in using informants to infiltrate civil rights organizations.

Arrests of African Americans are always justified.

The U.S Government should be held responsible for wrong doings against African Americans and the BIPOC community.

Reparations should be paid to African Americans in the United States.

White Americans are superior to other Americans.

Black people are capable of owning successful businesses.

African Americans are capable of maintaining their own communities.

European colonists rightfully obtained land from Native Americans.

Vagrancy laws, black codes, and the convict lease system, were necessary to maintain civil order in communities where African Americans lived and worked.

Excessive force is necessary to stop a crime when dealing with people of color.

The loss of ancestral land has negatively affected Native Americans today.

White people should advocate for the civil rights of people of color.

Police officers should use de-escalation tactics when dealing with African Americans in situations that might involve arrest.

There are actions I can take to better my community.

There’s nothing I can do to change racism and discrimination.

I let the experts tell me what to do.

If I wait and do nothing, everything will be fine in the end.

I can use my voice to effect change.

I feel ready to confront injustices when they are directed at me or others.