Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey receives 2024 Governor General’s History Award for scholarly research
On November 20, Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey, an Associate Professor and William Dawson Scholar in McGill...
UT Austin professor traces roots of mass incarceration to forced labor of 19th century Black women
University of Texas at Austin professor Talitha LeFlouria delivered an insightful presentation on “the South’s most...
New research helps Black Americans trace roots to the Chesapeake
Black Americans may gain a deeper understanding of their heritage tied to Maryland's western Chesapeake Bay...
Class action lawsuit on AI-related discrimination reaches final settlement
A federal judge approved a settlement in the case, marking a significant development in the fight...
NFT Marketplace Bias: Study Reveals Female and Black Avatars Sell for Less
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have uncovered significant gender and racial disparities in the pricing of...
Black women are paid less and experience higher maternal mortality rates, according to report
The report states, “In Ohio and beyond, racially inequitable and so-called colorblind policies have not worked...
Historic redlining and the siting of oil and gas wells in the United States
The presence of active and inactive oil and gas wells in neighborhoods contributes significantly to ongoing...
Violence and Economic Activity: Evidence from African American Patents, 1870–1940
Historical research can provide profound insights into the socio-economic challenges faced by marginalized communities. The study...
The cost of racial animus on a black candidate: Evidence using Google search data
Does racial animus significantly impact a black candidate's vote share in modern America? Current research is...
Black, Hispanic people more likely to die from drowning
For many cultures, barriers such as lack of access, stereotypes, and cost have historically prevented widespread...
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