The Racial Empathy Gap
Why, with all other things being equal, do people react more strongly to images of light-skinned individuals being harmed than they do to those involving dark-skinned individuals?
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Segregation May Be Less of a Problem, But It’s Still a Problem
A new look at economic and crime indicators in segregated U.S. neighborhoods finds the same old problems of inequality.
The Flaws of Familial DNA Matching
New research warns investigators of inaccurate results, and unfairness to minorities.
The Rise of the Suburban Poor
Suburban poverty is growing—and fast—but the majority of federal antipoverty resources are earmarked for densely populated urban areas.
On Being Not Black
Ask yourself: How many times have you been stopped and harassed because you looked threatening or suspicious wearing a hooded sweatshirt?
Hitler’s Baby Pictures
Evil needs a face and it doesn't look like your neighbor—or your child. Evil must be inhuman, other. The familiar is innocent. We let our guard down. This is part of the diversity paradox.
The (Racial) Housing Crisis in America
A nationwide survey by HUD reveals, again, that minorities face racism in the housing market. But HUD, again, chooses not to punish the offenders.
What Feeds Racism: The Problem With Paula Deen and Good Southern Ladies
Research clearly shows that even “nice" people can be racist.
When Will the Census Stop Collecting Race Data?
In a nation where we're increasingly identifying as "mixed race," categories have to stop meaning anything at some point.