A CT hospital is researching genes people might not know they have. Here’s why and the goal.

West Hartford resident Jean Martin has the sickle cell trait and volunteered to be a part of the study. She said her and her ...

Massachusetts lawmakers take up bill to study reparations payments

A bill is moving forward at the State House that would establish a special commission to study the feasibility and implementation of reparations payments and to draft a formal apology on behalf of ...

The Trump Admin’s War on Data Is Compromising Major Health Advancements for Black Americans

Thanks to a 2009 medical breakthrough, researchers could be on the precipice of answering one reason why Black Americans are ...
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African Entrepreneur Drops Bombshell About Black American Experiences in Salons— And the Internet Has Thoughts

After a woman was allegedly held hostage in an Alabama African braid shop, one African business owner just took to TikTok calling for accountability.

Black Americans, stand up for immigrants. ICE is terrorizing our communities, too. | Opinion

I'm extremely disappointed when I hear some Black Americans say this isn't their fight – when our communities have frequently ...
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The end of federal food aid could hit Black Americans hardest

NEW YORK (AP) — In one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the nation, a line stretched along the side of the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen and Pantry. Willy Hilaire is homeless, unemployed and 63. He ...
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'Barrier breakers': Rock Hill ceremony honors African Americans who helped integrate baseball in the south

A ceremony was held in Rock Hill on Thursday night to recognize three African Americans who played a key role in integrating ...

Awareness: 2026 SC African American History Calendar to be unveiled in December

South Carolina is preparing to honor another year of power with the release of the 2026 South Carolina African American ...