LANHAM, MD: An estimated 68% of black Americans are
online, compared to 71% of all Americans, according to a survey from Radio One and research
firm Yankelovich. The survey recorded the habits and opinions of 3,400 African-Americans
ranging in age from 13 to 74 years old, including several categories devoted to
media and online consumption and usage.
Twenty-one percent of respondents reported that they shop
for fun frequently, and 19% said they "have to have what they like even if
it costs more ...