This particular study reinforces stereotypes that have always been in place, along with reports of police brutality. (CNN) — When we look at black men, what is and what we see are often different things. Namely, we may see black men as bigger, stronger, and scarier than white men, even if they are the […]
Despite some obvious stereotypical jokes at the expense of her Black character, actress Keke Palmer says she's not taking it personally.
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Remember when you were just getting email (through AOL dial-up) and sending out surveys after school were the “IT” thing to do? Well, now there’s an app for that for mothers questioning their son’s sexuality. With a round of “20 Questions,” you too can answer whether or not your child fits the bill of a […]
Many African-American students perform poorly on standardized tests because they fear incorrect answers will confirm negative stereotypes about their race, a study by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education reported this week. A study of two groups of students indicated that those who were introduced to “Sterotype threat” prior to an exam, performed worse […]
Black stereotypes. They plague both the men and women of our community. We’ve already covered 9 Stereotypes Of Black Women That Aren’t Always True, but now, men, it’s your turn to prove (some of) these rumors wrong. 1. All Black Men Are Well-Endowed This one is bound to start some discussion. Upon googling ‘Black men […]
Every race has its stereotypes. And we’re all aware of the stereotypes directed at black women.