African Americans

Pope Francis reaches out to 5th grader Omodele Ojo of East New York, Brooklyn during his arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Thursday.

Pope Francis Inspires Black Catholics, Despite Complicated Church History On Race

12:10pm September 25, 2015

by Mary C. Curtis

The arrival of Pope Francis has triggered discussions of the Catholic Church's historic treatment of the African-American faithful, and has sparked hopes for a better future.

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African-American evangelical leaders visited a Jerusalem crafts workshop for elderly Israelis, a project supported by the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. The group and Israel's tourism ministry sponsored the pastors' trip to Israel, part

Israel Courts African-American Evangelicals, Despite Some Hurdles

2:44pm September 22, 2015

by Emily Harris

White American evangelical Christians have long been key backers of Israel. Now a major Israeli charity is wooing African-American churches for support. There are some political hurdles.

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People interlock hands on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston, S.C., a few days after nine black churchgoers were killed by a white shooter in June. A new PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds attitudes about opportunities in the U.S. for blacks and whit

How Equal Is American Opportunity? Survey Shows Attitudes Vary By Race

5:38am September 21, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

A majority of Americans agree race relations have deteriorated nationally, and stayed the same locally. But on questions of equality, opinions are sharply split between white and black respondents.

Vitamin D supplements may or may not help slow cognitive decline. But studies hint at a connection.

Cognitive Decline May Move Faster In People With Low Vitamin D

5:18pm September 15, 2015

by Nancy Shute

Older people with low levels of vitamin D are likely to lose memory and executive function more quickly, a study finds. But it didn't look into whether taking supplements could help.

Are Black Voters Ready For Hillary Clinton?

11:26pm June 12, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

African Americans are going to be key to a Hillary Clinton presidential run. After a tense 2008 primary fight with Barack Obama, she's trying to win them over.

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A nurse checks a man's blood pressure during a health clinic In Los Angeles.

Managed Care Plans Make Progress In Erasing Racial Disparities

4:25pm December 17, 2014

by Lisa Aliferis

Though blacks still lag whites nationwide in health, disparities have been largely eliminated in the western states, a study finds. Kaiser Permanente's Medicare HMOs did best on that.

Justin Lynch competes in April at Skyline Aquatic Center in Mesa, Ariz.

Sports

At 16, This Swimmer Broke Michael Phelps' Record. What's Next?

9:43am October 02, 2014

by Shannon Sims

Justin Lynch is one of the brightest rising stars for USA Swimming. As an African-American, he also recognizes his potential to inspire cultural change.

Alain Locke is buried at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. He lies near many of the nation's early congressmen and next to the first director of the Smithsonian's Museum of African Art.

National

Alain Locke, Whose Ashes Were Found In University Archives, Is Buried

10:02am September 16, 2014

by Gabrielle Emanuel

The author and philosopher is widely known as the father of the Harlem Renaissance. But it is not widely known that Locke, who died 60 years ago, was never buried.

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Mike Jackson has diabetes and high blood pressure. His eye was damaged after he cut back on insulin because he couldn't afford it.

African-Americans Remain Hardest Hit By Medical Bills

8:37am June 11, 2013

by Patti Neighmond

Nearly 1 in 4 tell pollsters they're having a hard time paying for needed prescription medicine; 1 in 3 say they struggled to pay bills from hospitals or doctors last year.

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