‘Black Girl Magic Crew’ program uplifts Black teen girls

The Black Girl Magic Crew program is "a place to express your Black girlness in all of its glory," one teen says.

Chris Woolston-Washington U. in St. Louis • futurity
March 12, 2024 ~6 min

Is tribalism part of human nature? Expert says no

Jay Van Bavel's shows how group belonging can help bring us together. He explains in a new book, and in this brief video.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Jan. 3, 2022 ~2 min


Ethnic studies in 9th grade sets students on better trajectory

The study provides "compelling and causally credible evidence" that taking an ethnic studies course can change a student's academic future for the better.

Carrie Spector-Stanford • futurity
Sept. 24, 2021 ~9 min

Ancient beads are the earliest sign of communication with fashion

The beads are some of the earliest evidence of people expressing identity with clothing. "They're the tip of the iceberg for that kind of human trait."

Kyle Mittan-U. Arizona • futurity
Sept. 23, 2021 ~6 min

‘Concerning’ number of Americans identify as anti-vaxxers

How many Americans consider themselves "anti-vaxxers"? A new survey finds that a "surprising" number of people sometimes or always identify with the label.

Texas A&M University • futurity
June 8, 2021 ~3 min

Can racial identity shield Black teens from stress of racism?

The vast majority of Black adolescents have experienced racism and experience anticipatory stress about experiencing racism again.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 28, 2021 ~6 min

Discriminatory policies worsen Black sexual minority men’s health

Structural racism and anti-LGBTQ policies leads to worse health among Black sexual minority men, a new study shows.

Michelle Edelstein-Rutgers • futurity
April 20, 2021 ~5 min

For ‘Sneakerheads,’ shoes are all about identity

New research digs into what draws collectors of fashionable and sometimes rare shoes into the world of Sneakerheads.

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
Feb. 8, 2021 ~8 min


If health is core to identity, people stick to COVID guidelines

Getting people to think of health as a core part of their identity can help them stick to following COVID-19 guidelines like wearing a mask.

Fred Love-Iowa State • futurity
Oct. 29, 2020 ~6 min

What’s behind evangelical support for Trump?

How does religion factor into the presidential election for evangelical voters? An expert digs into faith and politics in the US.

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
Oct. 20, 2020 ~7 min

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