Who counts as an intellectual? In many traditions, the figure of the intellectual is tied to the search for truth, social ...

A new genetic analysis could help explain why people in the U.S. with African ancestry face a greater risk for stroke and Alzheimer's disease, but less risk of another brain disease, Parkinson's.

July 25 (UPI) --Veterans who receive traumatic brain injuries in combat often experience crippling post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression, leaving them hopeless and potentially ...

Americans with European heritage have long been able to pinpoint their ancestry through DNA testing, but it's only in recent years that those with African heritage have been able to trace their ...

Largest Directory of Financial Assistance Programs for African Americans Enhances Reach and Support Tools Many individuals and families across the United States face financial hardship, often ...

Guidelines to support African governments in improving food safety across the informal sector are to be developed. The African Union (AU) and International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) are ...

Thanks to the "KONY 2012" video made by the San Diego-based organization Invisible Children, millions of people are suddenly interested in humanitarian crises in Central Africa. This is great news, ...

As Americans celebrate the Juneteenth holiday, one organization is working to connect African Americans with stories of their enslaved ancestors. “Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate the history ...

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South African community members are working to rescue thousands of illegal miners trapped in a mine shaft in the country's northwest after authorities refused to help and blocked food and water from ...