Why Do Black and Brown Children with Autism Go Overlooked?
A new study looks at whether implicit or explicit racial bias plays a part in why autism spectrum disorder isn't always identified quickly in Black and Hispanic children Read more ›
‘African Kings’ Book Offers New Way to View Slave Trade’s Roots
A new book seeks to disrupt prevailing notions about the history of the African slave trade by focusing on early encounters between Europeans and Africans starting in the 15th century. Read more ›
In 1856 an Afro-Cuban Man Did the Unthinkable: Got a Teaching License
At a time when slavery reigned in Cuba, and public schools were fiercely segregated, a free black man named José Moreno applied for a teaching license. Read more ›
How Much Vitamin D Do You Need to Stay Healthy?
It's clear that we need vitamin D, but how much? A new editorial highlights the need to think about diversity in nutritional requirements — rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Read more ›
Bayano: Play Tells Story of 16th-Century Panama Hero
Prof. Darrel Holnes is bringing the story of King Bayano, an enslaved African who led slave revolts in 16th century Panama, to the stage at Harlem’s National Black Theatre. Read more ›
It’s Time for Anti-Bullying Programs to Prioritize Race
A new study highlights the need to prioritize race and ethnicity when creating solutions for bullying. Read more ›
Why Did Chinese Americans Leave the U.S. in the Early 20th Century?
Nearly half of all U.S.-born Chinese Americans moved to China in the first few decades of the 20th century. Professor Charlotte Brooks (Baruch College) tells their story. Read more ›
Black Athenians: Constructing Race Among Greek & Immigrant Workers
A Ph.D. candidate spent more than a year working as a fruit vendor in Greece where he uncovered the racism present among Greek and immigrant workers. Read more ›
The Blackademic Life: Tracing the History of the Black Academic Novel
Prof. Lavelle Porter chronicles the history of the black academic novel and explores the black intellectual’s tumultuous relationship with institutional academia in "The Blackademic Life." Read more ›