Racism constitutes a significant risk to the mental health of African American children,
adolescents, and emerging adults. This review evaluates recent literature examining ethnic …

Black girls experience early physical maturation, stereotype messaging, and lack of
protection which heightens their HIV and sexually transmitted infection risk. A previous …

Children often receive their first understanding of the nuances of society and how to
navigate their experiences from parents and family members. Parents and family members …

Common theories used to study parent–child sexual communication (PCSC) often do not
account for social location, trauma, and the multidimensional experience of being a parent …

Background Black girls are disproportionately impacted by HIV and sexually transmitted
infections (STIs), underscoring the urgent need for innovative strategies to enhance the …

The study used Black feminist theory and methods to examine messages about the
composition of, and potential differences in the sexual health that Black women received …

The concept of# BlackGirlMagic has resonated with Black women and Black girls across the
world. Black Girl Magic is as unique as a fingerprint and serves as an invitation for Black …

Black young adults have disproportionately high rates of HIV and sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) when compared with the national average. Although parent–child sexual …

Socialization is a process whereby people learn the norms and values of society. African
American caregivers often engage in socialization processes that teach girls about Black …

Sexual health communication in adolescence is important for sexual well-being. With limited
empirical work utilizing longitudinal methodologies, this study aimed to investigate how the …