Yukun Yang

Guest Author

Yukun Yang is a data scientist at the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research, and a member of the Racial Data Lab. His focus is developing interpretable and visually appealing data visualizations that will enhance the communication of data collected at the Center to diverse audiences. He is a music lover, concert goer, and a spicy food enjoyer in his free time.

Yukun's Work:

04.28.2023 a graph of bullying and bullying

Students of Color are Disproportionately Bullied and Harassed at School

Despite making up only 15% of the U.S. K-12 population, 37% of Black students report being bullied at school.

Guest Authors Yukun Yang, Jessica McKnight

01.25.2023 a graph of different colored lines

The Persisting Racial Inequities in Food Insecurity

According to 2021 data, over 20% of Black, 15% of Latino, and 15% of American Indian households experience food insecurity, while only 7% of White families experience food insecurity.

Guest Authors Yukun Yang, Cecilia Vu

11.29.2022 a blue and orange pie chart

The High Suicide Rates Among Indigenous Populations

Suicide rates among U.S. Indigenous populations increased by 40% between 2010 and 2020, as shown in a new visualization created by the Center for Antiracist Research.

Guest Authors Elaine O. Nsoesie, Yukun Yang

10.26.2022 a graph of a vaccine

Are Racial Differences in Flu Vaccination Rates Widening?

Differences in flu vaccination rates across racial groups in the U.S. are widening, as shown in a visualization from the Center for Antiracist Research in a new PHP series.

Guest Authors Yukun Yang, Elaine O. Nsoesie