Abortion bans in the United States are exacerbating existing health disparities as births increase in high-risk populations and infant mortality rises disproportionately, new research suggests. In 14 ...

“A baby shouldn’t have to die for us to address these barriers,” she said. Michigan continues to grapple with high infant mortality rates, particularly among Black babies, who are ...

The U.S. maternal mortality crisis is driven by various factors, but primary care providers are uniquely positioned to ...

Muhammad operates the Torchlight Academy Black History tours year-round, especially during black history month and Juneteenth. He says the words etched in stone is a sign that delineates segregation, ...

The legacies of Black women continue to be celebrated in named and traditional memorials, by generations of memorializers and ...

A growing number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that ...

I appreciate the ways in which the show recognizes the desire for belonging and self-expression among Black people ... hairpieces of varying textures and styles displayed on a black-hued background.

In a world where parents prefer unique baby names with meaningful origins, there’s no better source of inspiration than the land of the free and home of the brave.

There’s a notion that diverse children’s toys or diverse children’s books are only important for children from diverse backgrounds—but that ...

Read “What Census Calls Us” for more details on how U.S. racial ... It includes those who say their race is Black, either alone or in combination with other racial backgrounds. It also includes ...

Family photo Amarjit and Mandip believe Asees would have survived had her mother been treated properly earlier Among the bereaved ... a difference to the baby's outcome. Black mothers are nearly ...