Please join the Payne Research Center and Gallup for the release of Black Thriving in America: 2026
You are invited to an exclusive event showcasing the fourth installment of Black Thriving in America — an in-depth, data-driven examination of Black Americans’ lived experiences. This year’s report also examines thriving globally and the confluence of experiences by all Americans facing a series of shifts in our national landscape.
Drawing from over 90 years of Gallup survey data and four years of longitudinal trends, this report builds on previous editions by offering insights into key areas such as public dignity, financial security, safety, health, and workplace respect.
Notice of Filming & Photography *
By entering any event or program of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) or Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center, you acknowledge that you are knowingly entering an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur.
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Release of Liability *
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