Exploring Black Adults' Beliefs on Systemic Racism and Conspiracy Theories

The chapter delves into the results of a survey on the beliefs of Black adults regarding U.S. institutions being designed to hold them back, discussing whether these beliefs are conspiracy theories or systemic issues. It analyzes data on the prevalence of racial conspiracy theories among black adults, covers various theories related to government influence on black communities, and critiques the idea of adding editorial context to polls to understand beliefs. The conversation includes discussions on fireworks conspiracy theories, attempts to discourage protests, and perceptions of rigged elections among different racial groups.