What will it take to restore calm to the Ferguson community?

The video discusses a Pew Research Center survey on public reactions to the shooting of Michael Brown and the protests in Ferguson. It highlights stark racial divisions in opinions on whether race is an issue, the police response, and confidence in the investigation. The survey reveals that a significant majority of African Americans see race as a critical issue, while whites are more divided. The video also places these findings in a historical context, noting that racial attitudes and confidence in police have remained relatively unchanged over decades.

What does the survey reveal about the experiences of discrimination among African Americans?

In what ways have racial attitudes in the United States remained consistent over the years?