CRESTSprogram

Black Children Speaking Up & Out on Experiences With Race-Based Trauma

Black children are impacted by race-based stress as early as pre-birth. Current studies in the area of race-based stress show the relationship between perceived racism and pre-term births for Black mothers. Additionally, research has shown a correlation between bias/discrimination and low birth weight. Health disparities, job discrimination, educational hegemony, and racism in housing all contribute to negative emotional and psychological well-being for Black children. This webinar brought together Black youth to form a panel to discuss their exposure to race-based stress, social-justice interventions and outreach, and their research activities on historical trauma within the Black experience. This webinar brought their voices to center stage.