Welcome to the State of the People Tour Impact Survey
Thank you for being part of this historic moment. This survey is part of the State of the People Black Papers Project—an initiative rooted in truth-telling, collective power, and the vision of a just future where Black communities thrive. Your voice matters, and your lived experience is vital to shaping the policies, narratives, and solutions we’re building together.Whether you joined us in person or are engaging from your community, we invite you to share how this movement is impacting you—and what actions, resources, and policies you believe are needed now.This will take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Your responses are anonymous unless you choose to share your name. The insights you provide will help inform our Juneteenth Impact Report, highlighting the real experiences and aspirations of our communities.
In which City did you attend the State of the People Power Tour?
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Atlanta, GA – April 26–27
Durham, NC – April 29
Durham & Raleigh, NC – April 30
Birmingham, AL – May 3
Montgomery, AL – May 4
New Orleans, LA – May 8–9
Newark, NJ – May 13–14
Richmond, VA – May 16–17
Detroit, MI – May 21–22
Jackson, MS – May 30–31
Louisville, KY – June 2–3
Los Angeles, CA – June 5–6
What City & State do you currently live in?
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What is your age range?
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Under 18
18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65+
Prefer not to say
What is your total household income before taxes?
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Under $25,000
$25,000–$49,999
$50,000–$74,999
$75,000–$99,999
$100,000–$149,999
$150,000 or more
Prefer not to say
How would you describe your current feelings about the direction of the country?
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Very hopeful
Somewhat hopeful
Neutral
Somewhat concerned
Very concerned
Did the Biden administration make your life better, worse, or made no difference?
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made life much better
made life somewhat better
made no difference
made life somewhat worse
made life much worse
Has the Trump administration made your life better, worse, or made no difference?
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made life much better
made life somewhat better
made no difference
made life somewhat worse
made life much worse
What are the top three issues most impacting you directly right now? (Select up to 3)
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Cost of Living
Job access / economic opportunity
Healthcare
Education
Environmental health
Safety and justice
Abortion Access
Racism and discrimination
Other
What financial challenges are you currently experiencing? (Select all that apply)
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Increased cost of living (e.g., rent, groceries, utilities)
Loss or reduction of income or employment
Denial of government benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, etc.)
Difficulty accessing affordable healthcare or prescriptions
Barriers to starting or growing a business
Student loan repayment burden
Simply being able to afford things I need
No – I have not been economically impacted by recent policy changes
Other
How have recent changes in local, state, or federal policies impacted you or your family in any of the following areas? (Select all that apply)
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Cost of Living
Access to healthcare or insurance
Voting rights or access to the ballot
Student loans or education policy
Job loss or work protections
Access to reproductive care
LGBTQ+ rights and protections
Immigration policy
Environmental quality (e.g., water, air, pollution)
Policing or criminal justice policy
Other
Which costs create the greatest cause of stress for you right now?
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Cost of housing
Cost of groceries
Cost of medicine or medical care
Cost of childcare
Cost of education
Cost of gas or transportation
Other
How much money do you need to significantly change your circumstances?
What are the biggest issues you believe are impacting Black America right now?
What do you believe is the best way for us to change our community’s circumstances?
In your opinion, what would it take for Black communities to build lasting economic power?
What do we need to address to be stronger as a community?
How much economic power do Black communities have on a scale of 0 to 10? (0 means Black people have no economic power and 10 means Black people have a lot of economic power?)
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
What party is most closely aligned with your interests?
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WFP - Working Families Party
Democratic Party
Green
Libertarian
Republican Party
Do you believe we need our own political party?
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Yes – We need an independent political party that represents our unique issues
No – We should work within existing political parties to influence change
I’m undecided / impartial
I need more information to form an opinion
Which actions would you be willing to take to defend your community from harmful policies? (Select all that apply)
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Sign a petition disapproving of harmful government actions
Participate in a protest or demonstration
Boycott companies that support racist policies
Vote in elections
Running for elected office
Donate to a cause
Host or attend a teach-in or healing circle
Other
Do you feel that your voice is heard in national political conversations?
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Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Which of the following would you be willing to support in your community as a next step? (Select all that apply)
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Launch or support a community support group
Volunteer with a grassroots organization
Invest in a local business
Attend a town hall or organizing meeting
Mentor or support youth leaders
Run for local office
Support candidates
Do you feel empowered to take civic action in your community?
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Yes
Somewhat
No
Not sure
What did you gain from attending this event? (Select all that apply)
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Hope
Clarity on issues
Connection to community
Financial relief
Resources or tools
A political home (a place to organize)
Nothing / not applicable
What message do you want to share with national & local/state leaders about your community’s needs?
What does freedom look like to you?
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