Lisa Cook, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption 'Our findings show that historical black names conveyed a large advantage over a person's lifetime,' said Lisa D. Cook, Michigan State University economist. Credit Michigan State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.