The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an especially hard toll on black Americans. Here, an expert puts the crisis into context.

COVID-19 reveals the gaps in access to health care and in the health of Americans from marginalized groups. But it's a chance to work towards health equity, too.

The top five automated speech recognition systems—used by employers and courts—make double the errors when black speakers use them, research finds.

Black men reported experiencing fewer poor mental health days after the 2008 presidential election of Barack Obama. Black women reported more.

Black people who believe racism has a big impact on their lives are more likely to seek self-employment, according to new research.

Despite previous study's findings, new research shows that white people are smoking more cigarettes and are more nicotine dependent than Native Americans.

Racial and ethnic minority children are at a higher risk of dying from cancer. The new study also finds the gaps are bigger for more treatable cancers.

Sandy Darity is an expert on the feasability of reparations, but he was once skeptical of their practicality. Here's his plan for making them happen.

Education is the best way to predict life expectancy, researchers report. The more education people have, the longer they tend to live.

Sleeping well can help teens better cope with racial discrimination, a new study shows. It also finds that friends, not parents, help teens handle bias.