Atlanta police officer charged with murder in shooting death of Rayshard Brooks
The death of Brooks - another in a long line of African Americans killed by police - further heightened racial concerns in the United States
Thu Jun 18 2020
Officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck charged with murder
Violent protests over police killings of African Americans have spread from Minneapolis and other U.S. cities
Sat May 30 2020
Obesity studies employ virtual reality
About 1 percent of African Americans, West Africans and others of African ancestry carry a variant of the semaphorin-4D (SEMA4D) gene, which increases their obesity risk.
Wed Aug 16 2017
Yuna, first Malaysian singer to be nominated for BET Award
The annual awards by the Black Entertainment Television network celebrates African Americans and other minorities in various fields of entertainment.
Thu May 18 2017
US officer charged in death of black man in Tulsa
The shooting of Terence Crutcher on Friday, recorded by dashboard cameras and a police helicopter, lead to heightened tensions between yet another US police department and African-Americans.
Fri Sep 23 2016
Dallas police shooting: What we know so far
The attack was said to be the single deadliest day for law enforcement since September 11, 2011.
Sat Jul 09 2016
Obama: 'All Americans should be deeply troubled' by recent police shootings
US President Barack Obama said "all Americans should be deeply troubled" by the fatal police shootings of two African Americans this week.
Fri Jul 08 2016
Beyonce pleads to end 'war' on minorities after shootings
Pop superstar Beyonce pleaded Thursday for an end to the "war" on minorities in the United States after another two killings by police of African-Americans.
Fri Jul 08 2016
Ben Harper, back with band, takes on police killings
Blues rocker Ben Harper looked on with horror at the killings of young African Americans and knew he had to put their plight into song.
Fri Apr 08 2016
Donald Trump featured in new militant recruitment video
The video includes a clip of Trump calling on the United States to bar Muslims from entering the country.
Sun Jan 03 2016
Peanuts may reduce risk of death, heart disease
Eating peanuts, in small amounts, may reduce the risk of mortality, especially death from cardiovascular disease, a new study Monday showed.
Tue Mar 03 2015