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The word woke has traveled a complex path from its origins to its current status as a polarizing buzzword. Once a term rooted in awareness and social justice, it has evolved into a slur wielded in political and cultural debates. I recently had the opportunity to join two other scholars in discussing this transformation in an article titled How “Woke” Became a Slur on Colorlines . Here, I share key insights from that conversation and explore how the term’s meaning shifted ov

I am excited to share that I am mentioned in a recent article titled Exploring the Link Between Racism and Ill Health . This piece highlights groundbreaking research led by a team of Tufts psychology experts who received $2.7 million to investigate how racism-induced stress contributes to disease development. The article offers a detailed look at the complex pathways connecting social experiences to physical health outcomes, and I had the opportunity to contribute my perspect