George E. Johnson, the man who put black hair care on the map, built a business with profit sharing, health care, and college ...

It was not clear at oral arguments on Monday how the Supreme Court will rule on a challenge to Louisiana’s latest redistricting plan. The state and a group of Black voters ask the justices to ...

Thirteen students from Houston-area high schools participated in the inaugural Emerge Leadership Academy (ELA), a summer program hosted by the University of Houston Department of African American ...

African scientists say the world is missing vital medical insights by ignoring the continent's vast genetic diversity .

With back-to-back cancellations, experts warn that Kano risks losing its place as a premier cultural destination unless ...

The state’s previous congressional district map was struck down for diluting the votes of Black voters. Now, some Louisiana voters claim the new map is unlawful for considering race. If “I’m ...

The plaintiffs, a group of Louisiana voters who identify as non-African American, say the map violates the Equal Protection ...

BY SHELLIE TAYLOR For over 40 years, some people in Statesville believed that an abandoned African American church cemetery ...

The U.S. Supreme Court grappled on Monday with a bid by Louisiana officials and civil rights groups to preserve an electoral ...

The U.S. Supreme Court will determine whether Louisiana's new congressional map, which includes more Black districts, will be ...

After nearly three decades of housing an ever-growing collection of African American history and stories that might have otherwise been lost, the brick museum nestled beside the train tracks just ...

The study of variants in African populations is unlikely to reveal its secrets immediately, but researchers say Africa must not be left behind as the world moves towards precision medicine. Despite ...