The National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE) conducted a survey among 1,304 American adults to understand their experiences of disunity in our country, their visions for overcoming these divisions, and strategies for promoting racial healing.

Despite intense feelings of division, there is a strong appetite for unity. A significant majority still take pride in their American identity and two in three (67%) say they are hopeful Americans can work through differences and find lasting common ground in the future.

Statement by Dr. Christopher

Racial Healing Begins With Empathy, Respect, And Relationship Building, Where Transformative Leadership Plays A Pivotal Role In Uniting Us With Shared Purpose And Personal Engagement.

31%

believe relationship building is critical to help our country see each other through the lens of our shared humanity.

8-in-10

believe promoting diversity in the workplace, so people of all difference races are working together and educating our children on the history of race and racism in America is an important first step for our nation to begin the process of racial healing.

88%

would support a leader who aims to unite everyone in our country, even when people have disagreements including 47% of Americans who strongly agree with that statement.

How Important Is Promoting Diversity In The Workplace To Heal The Harm Racism Has Had On Our Country?

VERY IMPORTANT

SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT

SOMEWHAT NOT IMPORTANT

NOT IMPORTANT

Total

43%

38%

13%

7%

White

43%

39%

11%

7%

POC

45%

33%

15%

6%

Black

48%

33%

14%

4%

Democrats

53%

38%

9%

1%

Republicans

34%

38%

14%

11%

Success hinges on uniting Americans around a shared purpose, forging lasting bonds, and deepening our understanding of the diverse lived experiences that define our nation’s strength and resiliency. The National Collaborative for Health Equity stands poised to chart a course towards a brighter and more unified future, guided by a vision of racial healing and national unity.

Today, Americans View Political Polarization, Divisive Rhetoric, And Our Culture Of Contempt As The Root Cause Of Our Division.

More than 4 in 5 Americans feel that our country is more divided now than ever before.

Do You Agree Or Disagree That The U.S. Is More Divided Now Than It Ever Has Been?

TOTAL
AGREE

STRONGLY
AGREE

86

TOTAL
AGREE

44

STRONGLY
AGREE

Total

88

46

White

81

43

POC

90

42

Women

82

46

Men

82

38

<50 years old

91

51

50+ years old

62%

agree tensions between people with different political beliefs is higher than ever and that politics is tearing the country apart

say people’s views and beliefs seem to be getting further and further apart and think people no longer have compassion for one another.

8-in-10

agree we need to find new ways and new words to help Americans talk to each other, disagree respectfully, and develop care and empathy – including 41% of Republicans who strongly agree with that statement.

And Americans feel this internal discord is driven by a negative national narrative

Today, Americans View Political Polarization, Divisive Rhetoric, And Our Culture Of Contempt As The Root Cause Of Our Division.

More than half of all Americans feel that a person’s race influences the quality of healthcare they receive.

How Much Do You Feel That Race Influences The Quality Of Healthcare A Person Receives?

DOES INFLUENCE

DOES NOT INFLUENCE

59%

ALL

41%

58%

WHITE

42%

63%

POC

37%

65%

BLACK

35%

67%

of Americans feel that the healthcare system today is unequal.

At least 1-in-3

feel their race and economic status has been a barrier towards their personal and professional success.

of those who said race is a barrier,

60% believe it resulted in reduced access to employment opportunities

40% said their race impacted their access to quality housing.

Americans experience racism or discrimination in the workplace

For Black Americans, 46% say their workplace is where they most often experience racism or discrimination – especially for those who make over $75k and have post-graduate degrees.

And Yet There Is a Strong Appetite for Unity

77% of those surveyed agree with the statement “I don’t care about my neighbors’ political views as long as they are good people.

Percent Who Agree With The Statement: “I Don’t Care About My Neighbors’ Political Views As Long As They Are Good People.”

Total

77%

White

83%

POC

67%

Black

67%

80%

agree that feeling respect and empathy for someone – even if they don’t share the same political or cultural beliefs – is an essential thing for our society to work at its best.