African Americans
Research at Georgia State University highlights the challenge of gene therapy uptake for treating sickle cell disease in the African American community. Although the US FDA-approved therapies, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, show promise in treating the disease, the African American community is facing a dilemma due to low uptake of these
African Americans
A study published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities has found that African American communities have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with vaccination rates being significantly lower compared to other communities. The research highlights the importance of community-centered public health interventions and trustworthiness in facilitating
Affirmative action
The recent Supreme Court ban on affirmative action in college admissions has led to a significant decline in black student enrollment at the nation's most selective colleges. An analysis by the Associated Press finds that black students now represent as little as 2% of incoming freshmen on some
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A study conducted by researchers from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine has shed light on the underlying mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in African Americans. The findings suggest that the prevalence of AD is approximately two times higher in African Americans compared to White/European-ancestry
Affirmative action
The recent Supreme Court ban on affirmative action in college admissions has led to a significant decline in black student enrollment at the nation's most selective colleges. An analysis by the Associated Press finds that black students now represent as little as 2% of incoming freshmen on some
African Americans
Tensions and dissatisfaction have reached a boiling point among Black and Latino Americans, driven by President Trump's relentless focus on immigration enforcement, civil rights rollbacks, and a perceived shift towards "anti-white racism." A new poll reveals alarming levels of alienation and pessimism among communities of color,
African Americans
Tensions and dissatisfaction have reached a boiling point among Black and Latino Americans, driven by President Trump's relentless focus on immigration enforcement, civil rights rollbacks, and a perceived shift towards "anti-white racism." A new poll reveals alarming levels of alienation and pessimism among communities of color,
African Americans
Roberta Alexander, a celebrated American lyric soprano who spent much of her career based in the Netherlands and became a prominent voice on the world's major operatic stages, has died at the age of 76. Known for inhabiting some of the most passionate heroines in opera, including the
African Americans
Joblessness for Black workers in the US has risen again, two years after reaching a record low, with the unemployment rate surging over the past four months from 6 to 7.5 percent, while the rate for white people ticked down slightly to 3.7 percent. The African American unemployment
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The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a division of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has received a significant $40 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This generous donation builds upon her previous $20 million investment, demonstrating her commitment to preserving America's rich cultural heritage. The Action
African Americans
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a division of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has received a significant $40 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This generous donation builds upon her previous $20 million investment, demonstrating her commitment to preserving America's rich cultural heritage. The Action
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A panel of guest speakers gathered at Lexington, Ky.'s Lyric Theatre to explore the cultural legacy of playwright August Wilson. The event, moderated by Frank X Walker, set the stage for a live production of Wilson's memoir the following night, featuring discussions on the value of
