"Confronting Aggression: The Struggles of Black Male Passengers and Transit Workers on Public Transport"

Dr. Gwendolyn Purifoye and Dr. Derrick Brooms recently co-authored a study revealing that Black men in public transportation encounter significant hostility, jeopardizing their safety. Utilizing U.S. Census data and ethnographic methods, they analyzed interactions in Chicago transit systems from 2010-2022. Their findings highlight alarming trends of avoidance and heightened scrutiny faced by Black male passengers and workers, underscoring the pervasive impact of racism. The researchers call for further investigation into how these experiences shape Black men's identities and overall well-being.