ANN ARBOR—Some men find strength and stature by adhering to traditional masculine norms, yet these traits can pose as obstacles to mental and physical well-being. These norms surrounding manhood become barriers to young Black men reluctant to receiving the help they need, according to a new University of Michigan study published in the journal Social… Continue reading Conforming to masculine norms may hinder men from seeking help
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Racial discrimination linked to suicidal thoughts in African American men
ANN ARBOR—Suicide deaths among African American men have risen dramatically during the last 20 years, and racial discrimination may be a contributing factor in many cases, say University of Michigan researchers. A new U-M study found that various forms of discrimination are associated with increased rates of depression. When it involves racial discrimination, the risk… Continue reading Racial discrimination linked to suicidal thoughts in African American men
PRBA celebrates 40th anniversary, announces new scholarship
ANN ARBOR—This past June, the Program for Research on Black Americans (PRBA) celebrated four productive decades with a reunion and the announcement of the James S. Jackson Emerging Scholars Fund, named after one of its founders. Established in 1976, PRBA was among the first university-based research and training programs in the country to focus on… Continue reading PRBA celebrates 40th anniversary, announces new scholarship
Program for Black Americans holds its first official reunion
Family reunions play an important role in the Black community, so it was fitting that the University of Michigan Program for Research on Black Americans called its June 20 event a family reunion rather than an academic conference. In fact, it was a bit of both. Established in 1976 at the U-M Institute for Social… Continue reading Program for Black Americans holds its first official reunion