Algorithms for parole can have serious bias problems

"Before rushing to adopt or use these tools, we need to have conversations about their problems and weaknesses."

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
April 9, 2019 ~5 min

Bonding exercises cut discipline disparity for students of color

Short exercises help teachers and students build better relationships and cut the number of discipline reports teachers give black and Latino boys.

Melissa De Witte-Stanford • futurity
April 4, 2019 ~9 min


Do discrimination and PTSD cause pre-term birth?

In 2016, the preterm birth rate among African-American women was 14 percent. A new paper says discrimination and PTSD could be responsible.

Kim Eckart-Washington • futurity
March 24, 2019 ~6 min

Depressed African Americans more likely to get wrong diagnosis

African Americans with depression are more likely than non-black patients to get a diagnosis of schizophrenia, researchers say.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
March 21, 2019 ~3 min

White people create more air pollution, but breathe in less

Black and Hispanic Americans breathe in a lot more air pollution than they create and bear a disproportionate "pollution burden."

U. Washington • futurity
March 13, 2019 ~5 min

With ‘dirty data,’ predictive policing can make bias worse

"Dirty data" can corrupt predictive policing systems and exacerbate discrimination against minority suspects, researchers say.

Jade McClain-NYU • futurity
March 8, 2019 ~3 min

Stereotypes can shape how far students go in STEM

Racial stereotypes centered on looks can have a big impact on whether college students stick with science, tech, engineering, and math.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
March 6, 2019 ~5 min

What are the origins of the word ‘Latinx’?

An expert explains how the term "Latinx" came about and why people are using it more and more.

Kendall Boyda-NYU • futurity
Feb. 27, 2019 ~1 min


Why some people say ‘no thanks’ to DNA ancestry tests

Not everyone is excited to learn about their ancestry through DNA testing. Here's who's against it and why.

Melissa De Witte-Stanford • futurity
Feb. 11, 2019 ~7 min

Hispanic men face high risk of deadly police interaction

Among men of color, Hispanic males are two times more likely to have a fatal interaction with police in areas with a high percentage of Hispanic residents, according to a new study.

Bert Gambini-Buffalo • futurity
Feb. 8, 2019 ~4 min

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