Millennial voters don’t all think the same way

A lot of ideas about millennial voters are wrong, argues an expert on race and politics in this podcast episode.

U. Chicago • futurity
Feb. 5, 2019 ~1 min

5X rate of ’emergency’ blood pressure for African Americans

For African Americans who live in cities, the rate of dangerously high blood pressure is far higher than average.

Caitlin Coyle-Rutgers • futurity
Jan. 31, 2019 ~4 min


The case for teaching teens to question ‘the classics’

There are ways to sharpen students' recognition of messages of power and oppression in classic literature. Here's why that's valuable.

Angie Hunt-Iowa State • futurity
Jan. 30, 2019 ~6 min

Mortgage seekers of color pay more fees to white brokers

Minorities pay about $400 more than white borrowers when they seek loans from white mortgage agents, research finds.

Matthew Swayne-Penn State • futurity
Jan. 23, 2019 ~5 min

Stereotypes are no joke for STEM students of color

Minority students in STEM encounter racial stereotypes that can do real damage, interviews show.

Joan Brasher-Vanderbilt • futurity
Jan. 16, 2019 ~4 min

Lower tau levels may obscure early Alzheimer’s in black patients

"Without a complete understanding of the illness, we're not going to be able to develop therapies that work for all people."

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
Jan. 9, 2019 ~6 min

More policing alone can’t stop gun-related deaths

Years lost from fatal gun injuries differ by race, research finds, which suggests interventions need to vary, as well.

Boston University • futurity
Dec. 27, 2018 ~5 min

Simple fixes can take bias out of job hunt

Fixing a few small things in job postings and applicant resumes could make the market more equitable.

U. Melbourne • futurity
Dec. 17, 2018 ~3 min


Hospitals may dole out hip, knee replacements unfairly

"Applying broad eligibility criteria to minimize risk doesn't work for everyone, and it unfairly affects minorities."

Jianyi Nie-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Dec. 14, 2018 ~5 min

How to make STEM more inclusive of black women

Educators can help support women of color pursuing STEM degrees by creating inclusive classroom environments. Here are some ideas.

Cailin Riley-Missouri • futurity
Dec. 13, 2018 ~4 min

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