Friday, June 12, 2020

Essential poll: most Australians believe there is institutional racism in the US but not Australia

A significant majority of Australians in the latest Guardian Essential poll sample believe Americans are correct to demand better treatment for African Americans in their society – but only 30% believe there is institutional racism in Australian police forces.

The latest survey of 1,073 respondents shows the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of police – an incident sparking fury that spilled over into mass protests in a number of US cities, including the capital Washington – resonated strongly in Australia.

Readd more; https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jun/10/essential-poll-most-australians-believe-there-is-institutional-racism-in-the-us-but-not-australia

Black Lives Matter protest in Sydney

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