The third African penguin, yet to be named, was born a week after Oscar and Duffy. His name will be determined in a naming contest at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, N.J. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) ...

Scientists studying Alzheimer’s in African Americans have uncovered a striking genetic clue that may cut across racial lines. In brain tissue from more than 200 donors, the gene ADAMTS2 was ...

Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African American culture, history, and social values. Created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is a nonreligious and nonpolitical holiday. The celebration runs ...

Two tiny newcomers at the Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey are already stealing hearts and marking a major conservation milestone. Over the weekend, the aquarium announced that they welcomed two baby ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The African American Cultural Center on Masten Avenue unveiled its first major renovation in decades during a joyful celebration filled with dancing and community pride. The $1 ...

The African American Film Critics Association has voted Warner Bros’ vampire thriller Sinners its Best Film as the group revealed winners of its 17th annual AAFCA Awards. Sinners, the genre mashup ...

The week's best and worst from Kyle Peterson, Allysia Finley and Dan Henninger Photo: nicolas tucat/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Beneath the ebb and flow of daily events, a long-term trend is ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina is preparing to honor another year of power with the release of the 2026 South Carolina African American History Calendar. The long-running project highlights the ...

Plaques commemorating African American soldiers fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe have been removed from a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands. Approximately 1 million African American ...

Seeking a male, African American baby or toddler to play the part of a newborn son in a documentary reenactment. The film is produced nationally and benefits a non-profit. A heavier set or "chubby" ...

After six years, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is finally shining a spotlight on the transformative gift of over 3,000 African American quilts it received from the late ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Downtown Charleston’s International African American Museum will open an exhibit next week to serve as a national archive on family histories of slavery. The Speaking Truth ...