Police Exposure, Socioeconomic Well-being, and Health Among African American Men
Did you know that African Americans are 2.8 to 3.5 times more likely than White Americans to be killed by the police while unarmed? We are currently investigating how police exposure influences socioeconomic well-being and health in a representative sample of African American men residing in the United States. The investigation is compelled by African American men’s hypervisibility in the criminal justice system, including their disproportionately high rates of fatal encounters with police officers, but simultaneous invisibility in research and policies aimed at improving Americans’ health and well-being. This research is being funded by the Russell Sage Foundation.
Racial and Gendered Biases among Medical Providers and Laypersons in the Context of Pregnancy-Related Treatment
Did you know that Black women (and birthing people) are 3 to 4 times more likely than White women (and birthing people) to die as a result of pregnancy- and childbirth-related complications? We recently conducted two experiments that examined racial and gendered biases among medical providers and laypersons in the context of pregnancy-related treatment.
Environmental Factors and Social Identity Threat
We are also conducting various experimental studies examining the extent to which environmental factors may lead to race-based identity threat among African American and Black participants.