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UNC-Gallup Black Family Census Study  \nA Series of Reports from the Black FA3M Study  \nFebruary 2026  \nABOUT THE UNC EQUITY RESEARCH ACTION COALITION  \nThe Equity Research Action Coalition (ERAC), a university-based collaborative, focuses on co-constructing with practitioners and policymakers actionable research and evaluation to support the optimal development of Black children prenatally through childhood across the African diaspora. ERAC works at the intersection of research, program, and practice through anti-racist and cultural wealth frameworks. ERAC focuses on developing a science-based action framework to eradicate the impact of racism and poverty and all their consequences on the lives of Black children, families, and communities, ensuring their optimal health and well-being.  \nAcknowledgments: The Equity Research Action Coalition stands on the shoulders of many and is grateful for the opportunity to create equitable outcomes for all. We thank the Gallup Center on Black Voices team for their partnership in collecting and curating this data. We thank the families who completed the surveys; we appreciate their time and insights. We thank Dr. Breanna Dede for her contribution to the development of the survey. We also thank Dr. Stephanie M. Curenton, Dr. Chrishana Lloyd, and Dr. Latrice Rollins for their feedback on the overall study goal and survey questions. Finally, we thank Imaginable Futures, the Pritzker Children’s Initiative, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for their support that led to the production and dissemination of this report. None of the above listed people are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this document (including, without limitation, its content and policies) . Furthermore, the opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect other contributors and funders.  \nSuggested Citation: Iruka, I. U., Hunter-Rainey, S., Jorgensen, N., Sathish, T. K., Lewisohn, S. P.(February 2026) . Rooted and Rising: Black Families Navigating Racism, Hardship, and Hope: Findings from the UNC-Gallup Black Family Census Study. 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