Part 4: Seeing Things Through Different Lenses: The Opinions of Blacks and Whites

Authors

Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2001

Publication Title

The State of the Region: Hampton Roads 2001

Pages

62-85

Abstract

This year’s Report surveyed more than 1,100 Hampton Roads residents, about half of whom were African American. African Americans see several issues differently than other citizens do. Notably, they have a different perspective on the role and effectiveness of the policy of affirmative action. African Americans also are much more likely to vote Democratic and attend church than the region’s other citizens. This is the first significant public-opinion poll ever taken of African Americans in Hampton Roads.

Comments

Full document of The State of the Region: Hampton Roads 2001 available at:

https://doi.org/10.25776/aqgm-dm37

Repository Citation

Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University, "Part 4: Seeing Things Through Different Lenses: The Opinions of Blacks and Whites" (2001). State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads. 149.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/sor_reports/149