CABQ Equity and Inclusion Survey of African American

Conducted by Scott Carreathers, African American Community and Business Liaison

The City of Albuquerque is conducting an opinion survey of African American community members. This survey seeks to identify priorities from the community and how to better engage with different segments of the community. This survey collects demographic information from African American community members and will be used to assess how different segments of the community see and engage with their City government. The data collected from the survey will be compiled into a report from the Office of Equity and Inclusion to illustrate the needs identified and how engagement with the City of Albuquerque can be improved.

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* 1. On a scale from 1 (extremely high regard) to 7 (extremely low regard), please rate how you regard each topic. By regard, we mean how positively or negatively you think or feel about each topic. If it doesn't affect you, please leave that rating box blank.

	1-Extremely high regard	2	3	4	5	6	7-Extremely low regard
Employment	Employment 1-Extremely high regard	Employment 2	Employment 3	Employment 4	Employment 5	Employment 6	Employment 7-Extremely low regard
Healthcare	Healthcare 1-Extremely high regard	Healthcare 2	Healthcare 3	Healthcare 4	Healthcare 5	Healthcare 6	Healthcare 7-Extremely low regard
Access to food and basic necessities	Access to food and basic necessities 1-Extremely high regard	Access to food and basic necessities 2	Access to food and basic necessities 3	Access to food and basic necessities 4	Access to food and basic necessities 5	Access to food and basic necessities 6	Access to food and basic necessities 7-Extremely low regard
COVID-19	COVID-19 1-Extremely high regard	COVID-19 2	COVID-19 3	COVID-19 4	COVID-19 5	COVID-19 6	COVID-19 7-Extremely low regard
Transportation	Transportation 1-Extremely high regard	Transportation 2	Transportation 3	Transportation 4	Transportation 5	Transportation 6	Transportation 7-Extremely low regard
Housing	Housing 1-Extremely high regard	Housing 2	Housing 3	Housing 4	Housing 5	Housing 6	Housing 7-Extremely low regard
Crime	Crime 1-Extremely high regard	Crime 2	Crime 3	Crime 4	Crime 5	Crime 6	Crime 7-Extremely low regard
Development of your community	Development of your community 1-Extremely high regard	Development of your community 2	Development of your community 3	Development of your community 4	Development of your community 5	Development of your community 6	Development of your community 7-Extremely low regard

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* 2. Has someone in your household lost a job due to COVID-19?

Yes

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* 3. Has the primary caregiver of your household seen their business close due to COVID-19?

Yes

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* 4. During the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health restrictions, have you continued to work outside of your home?

Yes

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* 5. Due to COVID-19 and related public health restrictions, is your internet and/or cell phone bill costing you more due to working from home and/or schooling from home.

Yes

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* 6. Are you aware that the city provides free city wifi in certain locations?

Yes

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* 7. Did you receive a federal stimulus relief payment?

Yes

I don't know

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* 8. Have you done any of the following to manage your financial situation during the pandemic: Pay day loans, re-financing, borrowed money from family or friends, etc.?

Yes

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* 9. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: City of Albuquerque government has a basic understanding of concepts related to racial equity.

Strongly agree

Agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Don't Know

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* 10. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Living in Albuquerque, I have experienced structural, institutional and/or interpersonal racism?

Strongly agree

Agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 11. In your opinion, do City Officials listen to racial concerns of African Americans living in Albuquerque?

Yes, they listen

They listen somewhat

They act like they listen, but they really don't act on what we say

No, they don’t listen at all

I don’t know if they listen

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* 12. How comfortable are you talking about racial biases with city officials?

Very comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Neutral

Somewhat uncomfortable

Not at all comfortable

Depends on the City Official

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Are you concerned that you or a loved one may experience excessive use of force by the Albuquerque Police at some point in their lifetime?

Yes

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* 14. Is the Albuquerque Police Department doing enough to train police in cultural sensitivity, anti-racism and how to address implicit bias?

They need to do a lot more police training

They are doing enough training

They are doing something, but it isn’t enough

They are not doing any training to my knowledge

I don’t know if they are providing training

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Do you feel the City of Albuquerque could do more when it comes to hiring African Americans in upper management positions within the City?

Yes, they can do more hiring of African Americans in upper management

I feel the City is trying to hire African Americans in upper management

No, I feel there is a fair representation of African Americans in upper management

I don’t know enough to respond

They are not doing anything.

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Have you noticed a bigger presence of African Americans on city boards and commissions?

There is good representation of African Americans on city boards/commissions

The city needs to reach out to the African American community more and appoint more African Americans to boards and commissions

African Americans need to start applying to serve on boards and commissions

All of the above

I don’t know enough to respond

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Have you noticed any African American youth represented on city boards and commissions

There is no representation of African American youth on city boards and commissions

The city needs to reach out to African American youth more and appoint more African Americans to boards and commissions

African American youth need to start applying to serve on boards and commissions

All of the above

I don’t know enough to respond

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Where do you get most of your information about what the City is doing/offering:

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* 19. With which programs/facilities are you most familiar?

Job Mentorship ProgramSeasonal Employment

Seasonal Employment

South Broadway Cultural Center

Albuquerque Museum

City Zoo/Aquarium/Botanical Garden

City Trails

City Parks

City Golf CourseCity Swimming Pools

Gym/Basketball Courts/Tennis Courts/Handball Courts/Ball Fields

Community Centers

None

Other (please specify)

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* 20. What is your age range?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 21. What is your zip code?

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* 22. What race/ethnicity do you select on the Census?

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

bi-racial or Multi-racial

Biracial or multi-racial (please specify)

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* 23. What is your Gender?

Male

Female

Non-Binary

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* 24. Which of the following are you closely affiliated with?

My church

My school/college

My fraternity/sorority or professional association

Grassroots/Community organization

My neighborhood

My place of employment

My team or other organized physical or cultural activity/group

Other (please specify)

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* 25. What is your total household income?

Less than $20,000

$20,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 or More

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* 26. What is your highest education level?

Less than high school diploma

High school diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree/Vocational Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree/Professional Degree

Doctorate Degree

Prefer not to answer

CABQ Equity and Inclusion Survey of African American

Conducted by Scott Carreathers, African American Community and Business Liaison

Question Title

* 1. On a scale from 1 (extremely high regard) to 7 (extremely low regard), please rate how you regard each topic. By regard, we mean how positively or negatively you think or feel about each topic. If it doesn't affect you, please leave that rating box blank.

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* 2. Has someone in your household lost a job due to COVID-19?

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* 3. Has the primary caregiver of your household seen their business close due to COVID-19?

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* 4. During the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health restrictions, have you continued to work outside of your home?

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* 5. Due to COVID-19 and related public health restrictions, is your internet and/or cell phone bill costing you more due to working from home and/or schooling from home.

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* 6. Are you aware that the city provides free city wifi in certain locations?

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* 7. Did you receive a federal stimulus relief payment?

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* 8. Have you done any of the following to manage your financial situation during the pandemic: Pay day loans, re-financing, borrowed money from family or friends, etc.?

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* 9. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: City of Albuquerque government has a basic understanding of concepts related to racial equity.

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* 10. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Living in Albuquerque, I have experienced structural, institutional and/or interpersonal racism?

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* 11. In your opinion, do City Officials listen to racial concerns of African Americans living in Albuquerque?

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* 12. How comfortable are you talking about racial biases with city officials?

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* 13. Are you concerned that you or a loved one may experience excessive use of force by the Albuquerque Police at some point in their lifetime?

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* 14. Is the Albuquerque Police Department doing enough to train police in cultural sensitivity, anti-racism and how to address implicit bias?

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* 15. Do you feel the City of Albuquerque could do more when it comes to hiring African Americans in upper management positions within the City?

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* 16. Have you noticed a bigger presence of African Americans on city boards and commissions?

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* 17. Have you noticed any African American youth represented on city boards and commissions

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* 18. Where do you get most of your information about what the City is doing/offering:

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* 19. With which programs/facilities are you most familiar?

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* 20. What is your age range?

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* 21. What is your zip code?

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* 22. What race/ethnicity do you select on the Census?

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* 23. What is your Gender?

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* 24. Which of the following are you closely affiliated with?

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* 25. What is your total household income?

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* 26. What is your highest education level?

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* 27. What else should the City know about your experience as an African American living in Albuquerque?