Black kids overdiagnosed with ‘oppositional defiant disorder’, a California psychiatrist says
A 2024 study published in Scientific Reports revealed that Black individuals are diagnosed with ODD 35% more frequently than their...
Trump signs order aimed at overhauling US elections
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at reforming federal elections by requiring voters to provide proof...
More diverse investigators could help diversify clinical trials
A new study co-authored by a Cornell economist reveals that Black Americans are more likely to participate in medical studies...
Rep. Watson Coleman introduces resolution calling for increased research in colorectal cancer
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced a resolution recognizing the devastating impact of colorectal cancer (CRC) on the Black community...
Who is Pittsburg Rep. La’Tasha D. Mayes
La'Tasha D. Mayes was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2022, representing the 24th District in Allegheny County.
Shining a light on Germany’s colonial past
In 1978, Mboro moved to Heidelberg to study civil engineering. While in Germany, he learned of Berlin’s so-called African Quarter,...
Who is Medgar Evers
Medgar Evers dedicated his life to fighting racial injustice in the segregated South. He actively opposed discriminatory Jim Crow laws,...
Wisconsin voters to elect education leader and decide on voter ID amendment
While much attention has been focused on the high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race leading up to the April 1 election,...
Trump says RFK Jr. will oversee Special Education, Child Nutrition
A day after outlining his administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, President Donald Trump unveiled a plan...
Maternal health top budget priority for Pittsburgh Rep. La’Tasha D. Mayes
State budget hearings in Harrisburg extend beyond financial discussions, often addressing broader issues relevant to legislators and their districts. Pittsburgh...
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