Research & Studies

Study Finds Smoking Rates Are Impacted by the Perception of Racial Discrimination

Jason W. Purnell, of Washington University in St. Louis, was the lead author of a study on the impact of racial discrimination on cigarette smoking behavior.

Benefits of Preschool Are More Likely to Accrue to Children of Lower-Income Homes

A study conducted by a psychologist at the University of Texas finds that the preschool experience can greatly reduce academic achievement gaps between white and nonwhite children and children from rich and poor families.

University Study Finds That Bottling Up Emotions Can Lead to Depression Among Black Men

A new study by Wizdom Powell Hammond of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, finds that Black men who hold back their emotions when confronted with racial discrimination are more likely to become depressed.

UConn Scientist on the Cutting Edge of Research on Regenerating Human Tissues

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin's work on tissue regeneration is called one of the "100 scientific discoveries that changed the world."

Can Music Play a Role in Racial Prejudice?

Research conducted at Ohio State University shows that particular types of music can influence behavior even though the lyrics do not contain references to race or ethnicity.

University of Georgia Study Finds Wide Racial Disparity in Cancer Mortality Rates

The racial disparities in mortality rates were the greatest for oral, prostate, and cervical cancers and were more pronounced in rural areas.

Stanford University Study Finds That a Shorter Walk to Water in Africa Saves Lives

A new study by researchers at Stanford University finds that African families who live closer to water supplies are significantly healthier than families who live farther away.

New Department of Education Report Documents Huge Racial Disparities in School Discipline

Among the most startling figures is that Black students, who made up 18 percent of the students in the 72,000 public schools surveyed, were 35 percent of all students who were suspended from school once.

The Gender Gap in African American Degree Attainments

Black women hold a slight overall lead over Black men but the gender gap is much larger if we look only at younger Black women and younger Black men.

Do Pay-for-Grades Programs Work for African American High School Students?

Research by C. Kiradbo Jackson of Northwestern University shows that students in these programs are more likely to succeed in college and in the job market.

Racial Differences in School Safety Indicators

Schools where students feel safe, are not bullied, and are not subjected daily to intimidation, violence, and drugs are schools that will be more conducive to learning and preparing students for college.

Large Differences Among the States in the Racial Gap in Life Expectancy

An analysis of life expectancy data led by researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles found the largest racial gap in Washington, D.C. The racial gap was the smallest in New Mexico.

Study Finds That Obama’s Election Changed Black College Students’ Perceptions of Racial Identity

The study examined the importance of race to a person's self-concept, whether or not they felt good about being part of their racial group, and on how they perceived their racial group is regarded by the society at large.

Racial Differences in Seeking Out Mental Health Services for Young College Graduates

Young adult Blacks are significantly less likely than their White peers to utilize mental health services. The racial disparity is especially pronounced for young Blacks with a college education.

University Study Finds That Black Children Are Diagnosed With Autism Later Than White Children

The authors state that the discrepancy is probably due to unequal access to quality healthcare and a possible reluctance of Black parents to accept a diagnosis of autism.

Michigan State Professor Finds Racial Disparity in Military Death Sentences

The study, which included research on murders of military personnel from 1984 to 2005, showed that of the 16 men who have been sentenced to death, 10 are minorities.

Highly Educated People No More Likely to Support Affirmative Action Than Their Less-Educated Peers

A study by Geoffrey T. Wodtke of the University of Michigan finds that well-educated Whites and Blacks support affirmative action in the labor market at the same level as Whites and Blacks with lower levels of education.

Vanderbilt Establishes Digital Archive of Slave Records From Spanish Societies in the New World

Researchers captured more than 150,000 images, comprising more than 750,000 ecclesiastical records of African and African descended individuals from Brazil, Cuba, and Spanish Florida.

Study Finds That Small Class Sizes in Early Years Impact College Enrollment Rates

The effect is particularly pronounced for Black children.

How Do Black Men Succeed in College?

Black men who were successful in college tended to have families who were committed to higher education and had a mentor during their K-12 years.
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