In the Media

"I wish I could say that this was an aberration … but it happens a lot," Professor Samuel Myers Jr. said in this story about an incident where a local bank called police on a Black man trying to cash a check.

Professor Samuel Myers Jr. discusses his research into why drowning rates for Black people are higher than for white people.

This commentary highlights research by Professor Samuel Myers Jr. that examines racial disparities in Minnesota.

Professor Samuel Myers Jr. was interviewed for this story on racial disparities in Minnesota.

Professor Samuel Myers Jr., who has written about racial inequities in swimming and disparities in drowning rates between white and Black children, is quoted in this story.

This editorial addressing racial inequities in Minnesota highlights research by Professor Samuel Myers Jr. on the subject. 

This story features Professor Samuel Myers Jr.'s research into “The Minnesota Paradox,” the ingrained patterns of racial inequities that exist in the state.

Professor Samuel Myers Jr. wrote this commentary recommending ways to address the wide racial disparities that exist in Minnesota. 

Professor Samuel L. Myers Jr. authored this commentary discussing his research into racial disparities in Minnesota that have persisted for decades. 

This article on a new Bush Foundation effort to close the racial wealth gap mentions research led by Professor Samuel Myers Jr. to evaluate the disinvestment of Black nonprofits in the Twin Cities.