Tag: African Americans
DNA study shows many African-Americans have Nigerian ancestry
In the largest DNA study of people of African ancestry in the Americas, researchers found an overrepresentation of Nigerian genetic…
Why African-Americans bear the brunt of U.S. coronavirus tragedy
An assistant professor has offered an insight into why Black Americans bear the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic in the…
Coronavirus killing African-Americans more than other groups
More African-Americans than other racial groups in the United States are dying of coronavirus and COVID-19, according to figures from…
Biden most preferred prezy candidate of African Americans
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is the most preferred Democratic presidential candidate among African American voters, according to a…
African-Americans trace roots back to Africa
A Professor of Africana Studies, Tani Sanchez and her daughter are among a growing number of African Americans exploring their…
Obama warns Republicans on rolling back gains of civil rights
President Barack Obama warned Friday that Republicans were suppressing the right of African Americans to vote in a way not…
Obama outraged by plight of minority youths in US
President Barack Obama on Thursday branded the plight of minority youths in America an “outrage” as he launched a program…