Roland S. Martin
April 1, 2026 · 2 min read
They’ve Been Defining Black America Without Asking. 300,000 Black Voices Are About To Expose It
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Key Takeaways
- 1For too long, the story of Black America has been told without actually asking Black people what they think.
- 2Kristen Powell, Executive Director of the Black Futures Lab and the Black to the Future Action Fund, explains the stark difference between this sur...
- 3"Lots of folks are talking about us and not to us," Powell emphasizes.
- 4This year's survey takes on a unique dimension as an "imagination project" for Black communities.
- 5Previous survey results revealed telling insights about Black America's priorities and trust levels.
Overview
For too long, the story of Black America has been told without actually asking Black people what they think. The Black Futures Lab is changing that narrative with their ambitious Black Census Project, now in its third iteration and aiming to reach an unprecedented 300,000 Black participants across all 50 states.
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