Research

Kenrya Rankin  Feb 16, 2016 3:47PM EST

STUDY: Having Friends of Color Can Make You Seem Less Racist

Researchers say the company White people keep can soften the blow of potentially racist comments.
Kenrya Rankin  Jan 19, 2016 4:03PM EST

STUDY: White Students See Asian-Americans as More Competent Than Blacks, Latinos

Researchers find that some students at prestigious universities subscribe to stereotypes that can impact everything from the workforce to the voting booth.
Kenrya Rankin  Nov 16, 2015 2:20PM EST

White House Announces $100 Million in Foundation Funding for Girls and Women of Color

After hosting a forum on Friday, the White House Council on Women and Girls announced $100 million in foundation funding for programs that improve the economic status of low-income women and girls of color.
Carla Murphy  May 27, 2014 11:00AM EDT

Isla Vista Could Embolden Push For Gun Violence Research

Given recent history, however the odds are long
Carla Murphy  Apr 22, 2014 2:08PM EDT

Still No Federal Funding For Gun Violence Research

A Ga. Republican says no
Carla Murphy  Jan 6, 2014 10:15AM EST

Evictions Are Still Hurting Communities of Color

Research points to an under-reported trend of evictions in urban areas
Julianne Hing  Jul 6, 2011 9:31AM EDT

The Creation--and Consequences--of the Model Minority Myth

A new study debunks the idea that all Asian American students are high-achieving. And Oiyan Poon, a researcher at the University of Massachusetts, explains why the myth’s bad for all students of color.