Study finds nearly 2 in 3 hate crimes unreported

Pete Yost, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite growing awareness of hate crimes, the share of those crimes reported to police has fallen in recent years as more victims of violent attacks express doubt that police can or will help.

Study: Black students taught racial pride do better In school

Clutch Magazine

The study found that “racial socialization”—teaching kids about their culture and involving them in activities that promote racial pride and connection—helps to offset the discrimination and racial prejudices children face by the outside world.

Being slightly overweight: Better protection against death?

Alexis Garrett Stodghill

New findings published online by the Journal of the American Medical Association suggest that being slightly overweight may be advantageous to your health. In addition, being very overweight -- but not obese -- poses no additional health threat compared to being a normal weight.

New study states aerobic exercise is most effective for weight loss

Victoria Uwumarogie, MadameNoire.com

According to U.S. News & World Report’s HealthDay, when it comes to losing fat and weight in general, aerobics exercise might be more beneficial to you than most other forms of exercise–including resistance training.

Study: Young people and men of color more likely to identify as gay

Yesha Callahan, Clutch Magazine

Last Thursday, “the largest single study of the distribution of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) population in the U.S. on record” was published by the Williams Institute at the law school of the University of California, Los Angeles.

Study finds racism may harm pregnant women of color and newborns

MadameNoire.com

From MadameNoire.com: A new study shows that the negative effects of discrimination and racism can last a lifetime, beginning when a child is still in the …

Study: Men prefer bigger women in stressful times

FrugivoireMag.com

Apparently when men are stressed, they seem to be attracted to chubbier women, making this prime time for big girls to catch themselves a good man.

Study says pupil dilation can determine sexuality at glance

Frugivore Magazine

Researchers say that we have no control over our eyes when faced with an attractive image, creating an easy way for creepy people who love to eye joust to see if you’re attracted to them.

Is the black church to blame for obesity?

FrugivoreMag.com

A study last year tracked 2,433 participants, 41 percent of which were African American, for 18 years, only to find that those who attended one religious event weekly was more at risk for becoming obese.

Study: Less than a quarter of blacks earn more than parents

theGrio

frican-Americans have had a harder time obtaining more wealth than their parents. According to Pew Research, only 23 percent of blacks are currently earning more income than their parents did...