Intergenerational mobility has remained stable over recent decades in the United States but
varies sharply across the country. In this article, I document that areas with more prevalent …

We empirically assess the effect of historical slavery on the African American family
structure. Our hypothesis is that female single headship among blacks is more likely to …

This study examined the perceptions of children's social workers (CSWs) about cultural
sensitivity in mandated reporting. The study revealed that most child abuse referrals were …

The Black Lives Matter movement has exposed the state violence and social devaluation
that Black populations continue to suffer. Police shootings and incarceration inequalities in …

Evident by low marital quality compared to other races, Black couples are in jeopardy.
However, they are not without hope. Historically, religion has been a cornerstone for Blacks …

Abstract The African American community is plagued with single-parent homes, headed by
women. Importantly, while the father-absent phenomenon has gained more attention, much …

This study explored the impact the prison system has on Black men and their families. The
problem addressed was the lack of information on the employment of resilience factors …

Abstract The history of African-American suffrage is one of strife and resiliency. Through
those experiences, African-Americans have suffered traumas that are embedded in their …

In this accessible and engagingly written book, Vanessa May invites readers into the rich
world of thought, research and study of the highly diverse phenomenon of families and …

Research regarding premarital counseling programs has shown that premarital counseling
can help individuals enhance the quality of their relationship and lower the likelihood of …