The term Criminal Blackman Myth was coined by Katheryn K. Russell. She states, "This is a stereotypical portrayal of black men as inherently more sinister, evil, and dangerous than their white counterparts. This myth results in frustration, crime, and alienation."

See also: criminal justice, poverty, racism, Afrophobia

See also:

• Marvin D. Free Jr.
• Lani Guiner
• Coramae Richey Mann
• Katheryn K. Russell
• William Wilbanks