Social factors track with racial disparities in COVID deaths
New research on racial disparities in COVID-19 mortality highlights the need for public health policies that address structural racism.
Feb. 2, 2021 • ~4 min
1965 Klan crackdown has lessons for fighting white supremacy
Punishing criminal participants in the January 6 insurrection could have unintended consequences, as did investigations into the KKK in 1965.
Jan. 22, 2021 • ~6 min
Top 10 parental worries for kids during COVID
Cyberbullying, depression, and unhealthy habits rank in the top worries parents have for their kids, but there are racial differences in the lists, too.
Dec. 21, 2020 • ~9 min
‘Diversity’ is too shallow for real racial justice
Diversity ideology lets whites superficially commit to achieving social justice, but isn't enough to advance equity or inclusion, research shows.
Dec. 16, 2020 • ~7 min
When do kids notice race? Way earlier than most adults think
Asking adults when they think kids become aware of race reveals misconceptions, say researchers, who have advice for parents.
Nov. 10, 2020 • ~8 min
Surveys link youth activism with experiences of racism
"...there has been almost no research on how racism drives activism, especially for young people." A new study investigates that relationship.
Sept. 9, 2020 • ~6 min
Racism in cities harms animals and the environment, too
Researchers urge more focus the environmental impact of racism, including on ecosystems, plants, and animals. They say those effects also harm human health.
Aug. 17, 2020 • ~8 min
Facial recognition in schools risks making racism worse
Deploying the use of facial recognition technology in schools "without understanding its implications would be unethical and dangerous," experts argue.
Aug. 12, 2020 • ~5 min
Pandemics have sparked anti-Asian hate crimes before
The US has a long history of anti-Asian hate crimes and "othering," say researchers, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, Japanese internment camps, and other events.
July 30, 2020 • ~5 min
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