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In this episode of Need to Know, the conversation takes aim at a recent Pew Research Center study that framed Black perspectives on racial progress as “racial conspiracy theories.” The backlash was immediate for one reason. Lived experiences are not theories. They are the day-to-day realities shaped by systemic racism in workplaces, classrooms, courtrooms, and communities.

This episode unpacks where the study missed the mark, how data often lags what Black Americans already know, and why dismissing these truths causes further harm. With sharp analysis and real-world examples, the discussion calls for empathy, historical awareness, and genuine allyship to confront the systems that many would rather pretend do not exist.

▶︎ In This Episode

00:00: Introduction and Welcome

00:18: Pew Research Center Study Overview

00:48: Black Americans and Conspiracy Theories

01:49: Critique of the Study's Presentation

02:47: Editorial Note and Infographics

04:09: Real Experiences of Systemic Racism

05:46: Daily Challenges Faced by Black Americans

13:07: The Importance of Empathy and Allyship

14:40: Conclusion and Sign-Off

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