Black Families, Racism, and Resilience (BFRR) Lab
The Black Families, Racism, and Resilience (BFRR) Lab addresses inequities impacting Black communities in St. Louis, Missouri, through a multidisciplinary approach that explores how culturally grounded, strength-based assets can support Black children, youth, and families. Centering their voices and lived experiences, the BFRR Lab leads multiple research initiatives and actively partners with communities to promote empowerment and lasting change. Learn more about our work and community collaborations on our website.
Erase Words, Erase Worlds: The Fight Against Book Banning | Sheretta Butler-Barnes | TEDxWUSTL
Dr. Butler-Barnes explores the harmful effects of book banning and removal and how restricting access to diverse stories silences marginalized voices. Sheretta T. Butler-Barnes is a developmental psychologist and has expertise and scholarly work on the impact of racism and the use of culturally strength-based assets on the educational and health outcomes of Black American families. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
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BFFR LAB
Washington University in St. Louis
Goldfarb Hall, Room 349
One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1196
St. Louis, MO 63130
[o] 314.935.8318 [e] SBarnes22@wustl.edu
LAB LOCATION: Better Family Life
3rd Floor, Brown School Suite
5415 Page Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63112
