I spoke w/ @npr.org's Here & Now about pronatalism. The conversation about low birth rates is really about creating a moral panic. Once folks are convinced that low rates cause major problems that can *only* be addressed through raising rates, it opens to door to all sorts of regressive policies.

Thrilled to see INHERITED INEQUALITY featured in Harvard Magazine’s recent issue. Click the link below to read a truly excellent synopsis of my findings: www.harvardmagazine.com/social-scien...

@christinajcross.bsky.social It was such a highlight to have you back at the Harvard Pop Center!

My paper is part of a special issue on mechanisms of racism, guest edited by Amanda Lewis and Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, for ERS. Here’s their introduction to the issue: www.tandfonline.com/doi/permissi...

It was a joy being back in Boston for a conversation about INHERITED INEQUALITY. Many thanks to @harvardpopcenter.bsky.social for hosting me, to Mary Waters for being such an awesome discussant, & to my colleagues & students for all their support. Until next time!

I'm immensely proud of the work done by the faculty, staff, and students of @uncpopcenter.bsky.social. Learn more about the excellent population science work being done at the Carolina Population Center - and the amazing people behind it - in our new report.

Why do Black kids in nuclear families struggle to succeed while white kids in these families flourish? What do these inequalities tell us about the power & limits of the two-parent family? Check out my new piece in @harpersbazaar.com.web.brid.gy to learn more www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/feat...

Would you open the door to men who approached you like this?

Reading Rainbow… is back! 🥹 This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨ Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌 youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...

Pop culture portrayals of Black families have shaped how Americans view racial inequality for decades. It’s an honor to see my book make its way into the cultural mainstream in this @rollingstone.com feature essay: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Kudos to this journalist for talking to actual scholars, like @docthoughts.bsky.social and @christinajcross.bsky.social who have spent years studying Black families, to bring some much needed insight.

Yesterday I did my first national radio interview for INHERITED INEQUALITY at a network that is near and dear to my heart, NPR ♥️. Click the link below to listen in: www.kqed.org/forum/201010...

Had a great interview with the Harvard Gazette about my new book, INHERITED INEQUALITY, & its connection to culture & policy: news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

Looking forward to this conversation with KQED Forum/NPR San Francisco! Tune in tomorrow at 9am PST/12pm EST

It was a pleasure speaking with senior policy correspondent @rachelbooth.bsky.social from @vox.com about my new book—and what my research means for debates about family structure & racial inequality. Read about our wide-ranging discussion below: t.co/blPn9HmhTU

"And so when we’re thinking about how important these resources are for improving child outcomes, we need to remember that if we don’t have equal inputs, we cannot expect equal outcomes." A good interview between @rcobooth.bsky.social and @christinajcross.bsky.social. Read on.

Trump administration cancels annual hunger survey The government has been measuring food insecurity since the mid-1990s, but now says the report has become ‘overly politicized’

I’m delighted to share that link to my PBS interview about INHERITED INEQUALITY is now available! Follow the link below: youtu.be/w1P79Ryy50w?...

Thank you, Dr. Baker! It’s always a pleasure to be in conversation with you!

Don’t miss my first tv interview about INHERITED INEQUALITY tonight (9/19) at 11pm EST on PBS! Full interview will be available on YouTube tomorrow youtube.com/shorts/AMnSg...

I sat down with Emmy award-winning journalist @michelmartinnpr.bsky.social from @amanpourcopbs.bsky.social for an-depth interview about my new book, INHERITED INEQUALITY. Tune in tomorrow at 11pm on PBS!

Unilever, parent company of Ben & Jerry's, has apparently been pressuring B&J to stay quiet rather than speak up on contemporary issues. Unilever does not want to upset the powers that be. Jerry refuses to be silenced. He resigned so he can speak up. Letter ⤵️ freebenandjerrys.com/wp-content/u...

Publication day is finally here 🎊 Many thanks to my team for helping bring INHERITED INEQUALITY to life & many thanks to you all for making it #1! Please be sure to leave a review—it REALLY makes a difference.

Delighted to see this early praise of INHERITED INEQUALITY from Lawrence Bobo, author of Racial Attitudes in America. THANK YOU!

Many thanks to Stephanie Coontz, founding director of the Council on Contemporary Families, for her early review of INHERITED INEQUALITY!

Such an important book by an incredible family scholar @christinajcross.bsky.social A must read as we advance critical scholarship to redress racism in all its forms and ensure every family thrives!

I’m so grateful to @bletiecq.bsky.social, President of the National Council on Family Relations, for her early review of my book. THANK YOU!

Early reviews of INHERITED INEQUALITY are in I couldn’t be happier with its reception. I’ll be posting one each day this week. First up, award-winning author & sociologist, Anthony Jack. THANK YOU!

Friends! Inherited Inequality makes its debut Sept 16 🎉 Join me for an open & honest conversation about the power & limits of the two-parent family for improving child outcomes & addressing one of America’s most intractable problems: racial inequality Hope to see you there!

I never planned on writing a book. Few demographers do. But 9yrs ago, I unearthed a puzzling finding that upended everything I thought I knew about race and family structure. And I knew I had to share it with the world. Check out this video to learn more: www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8BxtCBd/

I feel seen 🤭

“My brother has gone missing. There’s no other word for it,” Alexander Peña said on Tuesday morning. “We don’t know if he’s been kidnapped, we don’t know if he’s been in an accident, we don’t know if he’s alive. At this time, we know nothing from him.”

Friends! I’m moving to NYC for the academic year as part of my Visiting Scholar fellowship at the Russell Sage Foundation. If you’re in the area, let’s connect—would love to see you! www.russellsage.org/fellows/visi...

Hats off to these fantastic scholars for publishing their first book—excited to celebrate with them at the ASA annual meeting! In honor of the event, @harvardpress.bsky.social will be offering 20% off Inherited Inequality thru 9/30. Just use code ASA20 here: www.hup.harvard.edu/books/978067...

Stopped by @harvardpress.bsky.social today to get the first copy of my book. I can’t tell you how wonderful it feels to finally hold it in my hands… Many thanks to my editor for investing in this project, to my community for believing in me, & to God for seeing me through to the end

First day as an associate professor & first day of sabbatical leave 🙌🏾 sociology.fas.harvard.edu/people/chris...

I spoke with @staceyabrams.com on her Assembly Required podcast about pronatalism - what the movement is really fueled by, why it won't work, and what we could really do to support families. crooked.com/podcast-seri...

Dropped by @harvardpress.bsky.social today to see my amazing editor & get a first look at my book jacket. Thrilled to see it in print!

Friends! As promised, a pre-order link for my book is now available: www.amazon.com/Inherited-In...

This book's going to be amazing. Cross gave an excellent at Minnesota last month that showcased one of its chapters. September's release date can't come soon enough!

First look at the design cover for my new book! Pre-order link available soon—stay tuned!

Spent the day on Capitol Hill meeting with congressional and senate staff to talk about important data, funding, and visa issues affecting university campuses across the country. Grateful for the opportunity to share my story during #PAAAdvocacyDay

Looking forward to sharing!

As we explain, single motherhood doesn’t have a terribly strong impact on child poverty. It matters, but other factors matter more. And as mentioned in the text, it has an even smaller effect on Black children - as @rsbaker.bsky.social & @christinajcross.bsky.social have shown.

Exciting preview of @christinajcross.bsky.social's upcoming book! But also: wow, absolutely enjoying this short-form, well-produced video series on inequality research ("Inequality Stuio Sessions") from @umichstonecid.bsky.social.

Thanks, Liz. Looking forward to sharing!

Me. Every semester… Except I also offer an undergrad & grad version of the SAME course. On the SAME day of the week. 🥴

At today's "State of the I" at ISR, @burgards.bsky.social highlighted what sets @um-psc.bsky.social apart-- its world-class data projects and training opportunities, "possibly the world's best research admin staff," and also its famous baked treats.

The NAACP has been fighting Alabama’s segregationists for more than a century.

I didn't publish as much as I hoped to in 2024 (what else is new?) but this one was fun to write and I think the best thing I've written in a while.