Race, widely used as a variable across biomedical research and medicine, is an appropriate proxy for racism — but not for anything biological. Proposals to use genetic ancestry instead of race are at ...

Since the human genome was first mapped, scientists have discovered hundreds of genes influencing illnesses like breast cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, Black people, ...

Genealogy is more than uncovering names—it’s about building a trustworthy, well-documented record of the past. Expert genealogists combine advanced search strategies, meticulous organization, and ...

When it comes to history, especially Black history there is so much still untold. Alonzo Felder has made it his mission to capture and share some of those stories. When it comes to history, especially ...

(WSPA) – Imagine coming to your next family gathering with new and interesting details about your collective past. AI is now fueling reputable programs that make it considerably easier to research ...

A well-planned genealogy research trip can uncover family history treasures far beyond what’s online. By setting clear goals, researching locations in advance, and preparing logistics, you can make ...

NEW ORLEANS —As many gather in New Orleans over the Thanksgiving and Bayou Classic weekend, one family celebrates with a family reunion. In recent years, many people all over the country have taken ...

When Ancestry.com embarked on a massive project to collect nearly 40,000 newspaper articles tracing the lives of 183,000 enslaved people in the United States, the date Aug. 22, 1862, could have ...

Since the human genome was first mapped, scientists have discovered hundreds of genes influencing illnesses like breast cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, Black people, ...