Racism and Discrimination

Non-Hispanic white Americans who endorse "replacement thinking" are significantly more likely to support political violence, according to new research.

A six-week mindful-gratitude practice via a mobile app reduced prejudice and weakened its link with collective narcissism.

In a field experiment on Twitter, researchers discovered that both liberal and conservative users were less likely to follow back Black accounts compared to White ones, challenging common assumptions about political differences in racial bias.

Higher levels of internalized racism were linked to an increased likelihood of suicidal thoughts among Asian Americans, especially among those who attended religious services more frequently, even after accounting for other mental health factors.

New research suggests that anti-Asian sentiment, driven in part by Donald Trump’s rhetoric and Fox News coverage, resulted in higher unemployment and wage losses for Asian workers in face-to-face jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A study found U.S. Congress members with slaveholder ancestors have an average net worth $3.9 million higher than their peers, even after accounting for factors like age, race, and education, highlighting slavery's lasting economic impact.

Individuals who avoid negative emotions are less likely to acknowledge systemic racism. This suggests emotional avoidance may hinder efforts to address racial injustice, highlighting the need for interventions that help people engage with discomfort.

The 2020 Black Lives Matter protests caused a rapid but temporary decrease in implicit racial bias, while explicit bias remained unchanged. The findings suggest that protests alone may not be enough to create lasting changes in racial attitudes.

A new study reveals that racism accelerates biological aging in Black women by altering brain networks linked to stress and rumination, highlighting the profound impact of racial discrimination on mental and physical health at the cellular level.

Recent research suggests Trump's rhetoric increased anti-Asian hate tweets during the early COVID-19 pandemic, while mixed support was found for other factors like COVID-19 infection rates and public health measures.

The research examines how partner support behaviors impact relationship satisfaction in intraracial and interracial couples.

Do voters judge political candidates differently based on race? A decade-spanning meta-analysis reveals surprising findings, challenging common assumptions about racial bias in elections.

A study found that while residential segregation remained stable from 1991 to 2020, school segregation increased, correlating with higher racial health disparities and slower progress in reducing these disparities.

A study analyzing 223,587 news stories from 2011-2019 found that scientists with East Asian and African names were mentioned 15% less often than those with Anglo names in U.S. science media.

A recent study shows most Black Americans support maintaining or increasing police presence and funding, unaffected by crime trends or reform information but influenced by their feelings towards police and perceptions of procedural fairness.