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Objective This article examines the racial identity attitudes of white, black, and Hispanic youth and explores how these identities shape their feelings toward various racial and ethnic groups (whites, blacks, Asians, Hispanics, Arabs, and biracial individuals). Methods Using the 2005 Youth Culture Survey data set, we test our theoretical expectations using descriptive statistics and multiple regression models. Results The relationship between racial identification and out-group attitudes varies among racial groups; specifically, racial identity variables do not have a significant impact on whites' out-group attitudes, but they do matter for blacks and Hispanics. Conclusion While American society has changed in many ways (i.e., increased number of minorities and more tolerance, or at least more discussion of acceptance, for racial groups), our research finds that race still plays a consequential role in the lives of young racial minorities. Adapted from the source document.

ObjectiveThis article examines the racial identity attitudes of white, black, and Hispanic youth and explores how these identities shape their feelings toward various racial and ethnic groups (whites, blacks, Asians, Hispanics, Arabs, and biracial individuals).MethodsUsing the 2005 Youth Culture Survey data set, we test our theoretical expectations using descriptive statistics and multiple regression models.ResultsThe relationship between racial identification and out‐group attitudes varies among racial groups; specifically, racial identity variables do not have a significant impact on whites' out‐group attitudes, but they do matter for blacks and Hispanics.ConclusionWhile American society has changed in many ways (i.e., increased number of minorities and more tolerance, or at least more discussion of acceptance, for racial groups), our research finds that race still plays a consequential role in the lives of young racial minorities.

Hurricane Katrina dramatically altered the political landscape in Louisiana, and a clear racial gap in public opinion formed regarding the governmental response to the storms. Using data from the 2005 and 2006 legislative sessions, the authors examine the changes in the legislative agenda in response to Hurricane Katrina with a focus on the role of race and district geography on these changes. They find an important influence for both district location and race on the post-Katrina agenda of disaster relief and Black-interest legislation. This article provides a look at what factors influence the introduction of a new issue to the policy agenda and highlights how a new issue can bring more attention to previously existing ones.

Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part I: Meaning-Making -- 1 Affirming Blackness: Racial Identity from Racial Color-Blindness to Critical Consciousness -- Racial Identity and Color-Blind Racial Ideology (CBRI) -- Racial Identity and Critical Consciousness -- Connecting Black Racial Identity, CBRI, and Critical Consciousness through Life Stories -- Promoting an Internalized Black Identity with a Deep Commitment to Community -- Develop Racial Literacy -- Engage in Race Talk -- Uncover and Celebrate Accomplishments and Contributions

Prior research shows consumption of Black information affects the way people think. More specifically, it influences general racial group attitudes. However, the expectations about the amount of Black information and deeper understanding of its effect on racial identity development remain unclear. Using a unique survey data set, with large oversamples of Blacks, this article explores whether the amount of Black information consumed influences Black identity development. The findings show Black information sources positively affect racial identity development—creating a sense that race is a more important aspect of the individuals' definitions of self (i.e., racial centrality). The flip side, however, is greater consumption of Black information decreases public regard, prompting Blacks to believe other groups have a more negative feeling toward them. Thus, Black media plays a dual function in racial identity development—both positive and negative.

Although Barack Obama's entrance into the 2008 presidential campaign has been warmly received by Whites, Blacks have been somewhat ambivalent. Some even have claimed that Obama is not "Black." The case of Barack Obama brings to the forefront the prospect of intragroup identity differences that exist among Blacks and the potential importance of a candidate's racial background in elections. Consequently, the authors ask the following questions: (a) Does the racial background of a political candidate affect Black voters' support and evaluation of a candidate's personal attributes (i.e., trust, concern, strength, and qualification)? and (b) Focusing purely on the treatment groups separately (White, biracial, and Black candidates), does Black identity affect Blacks' support and evaluation of a candidate's personal attributes? The experimental results of this exploratory study find race does make a difference on candidate support, and Black identity influences the way in which Black respondents perceive White, biracial, and Black candidates. As a result, these findings suggest that differences in how Blacks feel about a candidate will depend on the candidate's racial background, their own attitudes and beliefs about being Black, and where they fall on various demographic and political measures.

Since the creation of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus in 1977, the number of black lawmakers in the Louisiana Legislature has increased; however, on many of the socioeconomic indicators, the condition of their constituents has failed to improve. In The Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus, Jas M. Sullivan and Jonathan Winburn analyze the evolution of the LLBC and examine its current state, raising critical questions as to the effectiveness and limitations of this body of minority legislators.

Intro -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Understanding Black Racial Identity -- Defining and Conceptualizing Black Racial Identity -- Formation of Black Racial Identity -- Black Racial Identity Effects on Politics -- Measuring Black Identity: Multidimensional Measures -- Measuring Black Identity: Unitary Measures -- Conclusion -- Chapter 2 Measuring and Analyzing the Influence of Multidimensional Racial Identity -- Data -- Descriptives -- Racial Identity and Demographics -- Analytical Strategy -- Conclusion -- Chapter 3 Social Dominance Orientation -- Variables Affecting Social Dominance Orientation -- Expectations -- Methods -- Results -- Conclusion -- Chapter 4 Black Nationalism and Racial Attitudes -- Study of Black Nationalism -- The Study of Racial Attitudes -- Expectations -- Analysis -- Conclusion -- Chapter 5 Policy Attitudes -- Influences on Black Policy Preferences -- Expectations -- Analysis -- Results -- Conclusion -- Chapter 6 Political Participation -- Influences on Black Political Participation -- Black Racial Identity Influence on Black Political Participation -- Expectations -- Analysis -- Results -- Conclusion -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Models for SingleItem Measures -- Notes -- Selected Bibliography -- Index

ObjectiveThis article examines the effects of southern culture on the attitudes and political predisposition of southern African Americans.MethodUsing unique survey data, with large oversamples of African Americans, this article explores whether southern blacks have a more positive opinion of the American system than African Americans who reside outside the south.ResultsWe find a "southern effect" occurs among African Americans. Southern blacks express more support for traditionally defined American political and social values than nonsouthern blacks; however, this gap is less than a third the size of the regional gap among whites.ConclusionTogether, these findings suggest a complex interplay of race and region on political values and raise profound normative concerns. A group that arguably stands at a greater disadvantage in the political system expresses higher levels of support for that system.

There have been numerous studies of African‐American political participation, but little research investigating the effect of African‐American candidates on political discussion. This is surprising, given the importance of political discussion in democratic theory and the increased attention it has received in the literature. We address this gap by examining the effect of a successful African‐American Democratic candidate on psychological engagement and political discussion in a majority white, majority Republican local election in the Deep South. Our findings reveal a paradox—African‐American voters paid more attention to the election and reported being more informed and more satisfied with the candidates, but were less likely to have discussed the election. The negative effect of race was less than in other concurrent races, indicating that the presence of an African‐American candidate may limit but not erase participation differentials in political discussion.

AbstractObjectiveTo examine whether John Henryism Active Coping (JHAC) is a protective risk factor for distress during the COVID‐19 pandemic and whether this association differs by race/ethnicity.MethodsData were collected as part of the 2020 National Blair Center Poll. Higher scores on JHAC measured a greater behavioral predisposition to cope actively and persistently with difficult psychosocial stressors and barriers of everyday life.ResultsHigh JHAC was associated with lower odds for feeling worried and for feeling afraid when thinking about COVID‐19. These associations differed across race/ethnicity such that having a greater JHAC behavioral predisposition to coping was inversely associated with feelings of distress when thinking about the COVID‐19 pandemic only among whites and Hispanics, but not among African Americans.ConclusionOur findings have important implications as the COVID‐19 pandemic continues into 2022 and psychological distress may linger and increase due to unprecedented economic and social impacts.