ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention

Youth Experiences with the 2020 Black Lives Matter Demonstrations in the United States

Virtual

Oral · Developmental Psychology

In 2020, Black Lives Matter (BLM) demonstrations permeated the public consciousness. The present study is the first to survey youth (N= 4,493; Mean age= 13) directly about their experiences with media and in-person BLM demonstrations. Important differences in the experiences of Black youth compared to other racial groups are highlighted.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Cortney SimmonsSpeaker
    Yale University
  • Shou-An ChangDiscussant
    Yale University
  • Suzanne EstradaDiscussant
    Yale University
  • Meghan CollinsDiscussant
    Yale University
  • May ConleyDiscussant
    Yale University