Books highlights legacy of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin

A new book examines the life and legacy of the March on Washington’s chief architect, Bayard Rustin.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Aug. 14, 2023 ~17 min

Can sense of belonging at school reduce Black teen suicide?

Having a strong sense of school belonging could reduce suicidal tendencies among Black adolescents, a new study indicates.

Laura Zazenski-Rutgers • futurity
Aug. 8, 2023 ~5 min


Study highlights racial disparities in dementia care

Black Americans are less likely to receive special care for Alzheimer's, despite being twice as likely to develop dementia as white people.

Judy Martin-WUSTL • futurity
Aug. 8, 2023 ~10 min

More melanoma screening won’t close the racial gap in survival

Increased skin cancer screenings for people of color isn't enough to address racial disparities in the survival rates of people with melanoma.

Asher Jones-U. Pittsburgh • futurity
Aug. 2, 2023 ~5 min

Latinx youth benefit from ethnic pride and culture

Cultural preservation can help Latinx youth cope with adverse life experiences and social threats such as racism and discrimination, a study finds.

Karen Nikos-UC Davis • futurity
July 25, 2023 ~5 min

Interracial relationships aren’t an antidote to racism

Interracial romantic relationships and friendships are commonly assumed to counter racism. Research doesn't back that up.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
July 19, 2023 ~5 min

Racial discrimination may boost kids’ obesity risk

Childhood obesity is a major public health issue in the US. A new study shows racial discrimination may be a factor.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
July 12, 2023 ~5 min

Adversity may speed up brain aging in Black Americans

Severe depression, loneliness, and adversity may increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia later in life.

Olivia Randall-U. Georgia • futurity
July 11, 2023 ~5 min


Marginalized groups face harassment in academic medicine

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals are disproportionately affected by workplace mistreatment in academic medicine, a study finds.

Jenny Owen-Emory • futurity
July 7, 2023 ~6 min

Structural racism worsens diabetes crisis

Structural racism and geographic inequity are advancing the global crisis of diabetes, report researchers.

Brian Katzowitz-Emory • futurity
July 6, 2023 ~6 min

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