Three stools at a Woolworth’s wooden lunch counter in Greensboro, N.C. From left to right the stools are pink, mint green, and red with metal framed backs.

Physiological & Psychological Impact of Racism and Discrimination for African-Americans

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Physiological & Psychological Impact of Racism and Discrimination for African-Americans
Three stools at a Woolworth’s wooden lunch counter in Greensboro, N.C. From left to right the stools are pink, mint green, and red with metal framed backs.

Although the chronic condition of stress can have negative side effects on all persons, the unique psycho-social and contextual factors, specifically the common and pervasive exposure to racism and discrimination, creates an additional daily stressor for African-Americans. Often, African-Americans do not realize daily stressors that may affect their psychological or physiological health and so we have compiled a collection of articles and additional resources to understand the health effects that result from exposure and perception of racism and discrimination.

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