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Books

The Race Myth: Why We Pretend Race Exists in America
The Race Myth debunks the ancient fallacies still held as fact and perpetuated in everything from damaging medical profiling to misconceptions about sports. Through accessible and compelling language, preeminent evolutionary biologist Joseph Graves reveals the myth of biological races.
Author: Joseph L. Graves, jr.
Category: Race and Science

On-line Documents

American Anthropological Association's Statements on "Race"
Three statements from the AAA that human populations are not biologically distinct groups, that because of this a person's "race" cannot be associated with intelligence or other traits, and a response to OMB Directive 15 that includes an excellent overview of history, biology, and the social construction of race.
Category: Race and Science

Race as Biology is Fiction, Racism as a Social Problem is Real
This outstanding article from the American Psychological Association provides an in-depth examination of racialized science and the construction of race. The article also examines institutionalized disparities that are the consequence of racism.
Author: Audrey and Brian Smedley
Category: Race and Science

Ten Things Everyone Should Know About Race
A guide that accompanies the "Race: The Power of an Illusion" video series, this list of ten critical misconceptions about the biology of race is available online.
Category: Race and Science

Videos

Race: The Power of an Illusion
This three part video series challenges one of our most fundamental beliefs: that human beings come divided into a few distinct groups. Click here to purchase this video.
Category: Race and Science

The Real Eve
Through exclusive access to the very latest DNA reconstructions and cutting edge technology, scientists can now for the first time conclusively answer the where, when, and how's of this mysterious woman - mother to us all.
Category: Race and Science

Web Sites

All of Us Are Related, Each of Us is Unique
This graphic presentation of biological findings is rooted in genetics research. Dramatic scientific evidence demonstrates how race does not exist as a biological concept. To enjoy this exhibit, after clicking on "View Exhibit," consider clicking on "Full Text Panels 1-18," printing the text, then reading the text while looking at the panels.
Category: Race and Science

The Human Genome Project
Site dedicated to the research and the implications of the human genome project. The HGP gave us the ability to, for the first time, to read nature's complete genetic blueprint.
Category: Race and Science