How colonial violence in Tasmania helped build scientists' reputations and prestigious museum collections

New research shows the uncomfortable and shocking truth behind a revered scientist’s reputation.

Jack Ashby, Assistant Director of the University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge, University of Cambridge • conversation
Nov. 29, 2023 ~6 min

How stereotyping increases during economic crises

Research shows why people in more diverse communities tend to rely less on negative stereotypes.

Alexander J. Stewart, Senior lecturer, University of St Andrews • conversation
Sept. 26, 2023 ~7 min


Racism adds to demands on Black mothers

"All mothers experience stress; but Black mothers in the US experience additional stresses specifically related to parenting and racism."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Sept. 22, 2023 ~6 min

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

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

8 factors put Black adults at higher risk of early death

Eight areas of life critical to health and well-being totally account for why Black adults in the US have a higher risk of early death.

Andrew Yawn-Tulane • futurity
May 30, 2023 ~5 min

Black mothers trapped in unsafe neighborhoods signal the stressful health toll of gun violence in the U.S.

Chronic stress from living with systemic racism and gun violence can lead to increased symptoms of PTSD and depression as well as elevated cortisol levels.

Ruby Mendenhall, Associate Professor in Sociology, African American Studies, Urban and Regional Planning and Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • conversation
May 3, 2023 ~8 min

Antisemitism on Twitter has more than doubled since Elon Musk took over the platform – new research

New research shows that antisemitic posts surged as the ‘free speech absolutist’ took over the social media giant. And it has settled at a higher level since.

Carl Miller, Research Fellow, King's College London • conversation
March 20, 2023 ~8 min


Dating apps are rife with ‘digital-sexual racism’

"Homophobia, transphobia, fatphobia, and misogyny also all intersect with racism to shape the experiences (and behaviors) of [dating app] users."

Boston University • futurity
March 15, 2023 ~10 min

How young people of color can handle racial stressors

For many Black youth, contemporary life in the US involves a regular barrage of racial stressors. Here's why that's important to attend to.

Carrie Spector-Stanford • futurity
March 14, 2023 ~9 min

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