Racism and Discrimination

Do sports really bring people together? According to a national survey, most Americans think so—especially those who’ve played on racially diverse teams.

New research suggests that diverse childhood friendships—especially those across gender—can encourage kindness not just within friendships, but toward peers from other social groups.

Racism, sexism, and other biases are growing more closely linked, especially among politically conservative Americans, according to a new study.

Learning accurate facts about race increases support for critical race theory—and it doesn’t make people hate their country, according to new research.

Despite policy changes, racial disparities in school discipline persist. A new study confirms Black students are still disproportionately punished across various measures and school contexts.

Does psilocybin affect everyone the same way? New research suggests that race and ethnicity may play a role in the long-term benefits of this psychedelic substance.

When people watched a video highlighting the fact that all humans share 99.9% of their genes, their feelings towards individuals from different countries significantly improved.

New research shows a clear partisan split: when Biden supporters encountered conspiracies, they tended to view Jewish people as having too much power, whereas Trump supporters exposed to neutral information about Jewish history became more prone to endorsing conspiracies.

New research reveals that Americans dramatically underestimate the support for diversity among their fellow Americans, a misperception that may be fueling silence and inaction.

A new study reveals anti-democratic beliefs among white Americans are strongly linked to racial resentment and perceived white status threat. This connection has grown stronger over the last decade.

A study suggests racial beliefs subtly influence romance: White young adults with color-blind views favor same-race partners, whereas Black peers show diminished same-race preference

A new study reveals a link between "dark" personality traits like narcissism and psychopathy, and antisemitic beliefs. Researchers suggest these ideologies may serve as a vehicle for satisfying selfish needs

Recent research examines the impact of diversity messaging on hiring decisions. Findings indicate that pro-diversity cues can elicit politically motivated bias, leading to increased pro-White hiring among conservatives.

Why do some embrace diversity initiatives while others push back against them? A new study suggests the answer lies in their underlying beliefs about how these programs work, identifying two distinct mindsets.