A new study out of Rutgers-Newark's Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience reveals a little-known burden for African American mothers: Giving birth to multiple children might be linked ...

Within the African American community, federal funding sparked a serious controversy over birth control, especially the Pill. In the 1960s, many African Americans around the country deeply ...

Because African-American slaves were considered property ... and a host of family-related matters such as birth, marriage and death certificates. The most reliable records for the pre-Civil ...

Explore hip-hop and rap-related collections from across the Smithsonian that offer perspective on the African American experience and its impact on American culture. Visit an online experience on the ...

With growing bipartisan support and co-sponsors from across the political spectrum, the legislation represents a unifying ...