Our work has received coverage in the media. Here are links to some of this coverage.
Racially Biased Size Perceptions
People overestimate the size of black men, perceive them as more threatening than white men, study finds – Los Angeles Times
People see black men as larger and stronger than white men — even when they’re not, study says – Washington Post
Study: We think black men are bigger than white men (even when they’re not) – CNN
The irrational fear of black bodies – HuffPost
Black men seen as larger, more threatening than white men of similar size: Study – The Root
The dangerous delusion of the big, scary black man – Pacific Standard
Facial Bias in Criminal Sentencing
In court, your face could determine your face – NPR
The look of a convict’s face could determine whether he gets the death penalty – Discover
Another reason to oppose the death penalty – Pacific Standard