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Articles: Underwear Models, “Dumb Blondes,” and Stereotype Threat

What a recent TED talk teaches us about our hidden stereotypes--and their pernicious effects.

Articles: Racism: Bad for Everyone’s Health

New studies reveal how racism hurts health. But they also show how having the right attitude can mitigate bad effects.

Articles: How to Really Read Racist Books to Your Kids

A recent New York Times column suggests we have no choice but to ignore or excise racist imagery in children's books. But Jeremy Adam Smith offers another way, guided by research.

Articles: Does White Pride Lead to Prejudice?

Does identifying as "White" predict negative attitudes towards diversity? That depends on how conscious you are of power, says new research.

Articles: Is it Racism or Politics as Usual?

Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains what a new study on racial bias means for the presidential election.

Articles: Why I Skipped This “Diversity” Bake Sale

What UC Berkley's College Republicans get wrong about racism and colorblindness.

Articles: Drawing from Experience

Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains how our cultural backgrounds can skew our opinions and judgments--but realizing this can help overcome tensions between groups.

Articles: Is Hollywood Racist?

Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton considers why the top movies seem "whitewashed."

Research Digest Items/Studies: Reduce Prejudice? Yes, You Can

Articles: The Top 10 Strategies for Reducing Prejudice

To greet the new year, Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton provides the best research-based tips for overcoming our differences.

Research Digest Items/Studies: The Key to Positive Interracial Interactions

Articles: Juan Williams and the Psychology of Prejudice

Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains the difference between Juan Williams and Jesse Jackson.

Research Digest Items/Studies: Who Confronts Prejudice?

Research Digest Items/Studies: Reducing Stereotyping

Articles: The Perils of Colorblindness

Even well-intentioned teachers may hold unconscious racial biases, explains Dottie Blais. She offers research-based insights for fighting prejudice in the classroom.