Experts have long pointed out the need for white parents to have conversations that directly address racism with their children to reduce racial bias. But many parents fail to have these crucial discussions.
Psychology researchers at Northwestern University have published …
Associate Professor Sylvia Perry of the psychology department at Northwestern University, was named a fellow by the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS).
According to the CASBS website:
Fellows represent the core social and behavioral sciences …
A recent study found that Black medical students who attended historically Black medical schools (HBCUs) report a greater sense of belonging and greater confidence in their academic abilities than those in predominantly white medical schools (PWIs). To conduct the study, …
Black History Month not only recognizes past accomplishments but also offers a reflection on issues that need to be addressed in the future.
“Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the founder of Black History Month, envisioned that a focus on Black history …
Sylvia Perry, of the Department of Psychology, studies the formation of racial attitudes and practices designed to reduce prejudice. Through her work, she aims to help foster classroom environments, and a society-at-large, where everyone can achieve and thrive.
As …
A new survey reveals the importance of talking about racism with White 8–12-year-olds when Black children start to experience it. Professor of psychology Sylvia Perry and Jamie Abaied of the University of Vermont conducted this survey to understand the extent …
Professor Sylvia Perry, professor in the Department of Psychology, has been awarded the 2020 SAGE Young Scholar Award by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.
The Sage Young Scholar Awards recognize outstanding achievements by young scholars who …