Can one of Africa’s largest refugee camps evolve into a city?
KAKUMA, Kenya (AP) — Windswept and remote, set in the cattle-rustling lands of Kenya’s northwest, Kakuma was never meant to be permanently settled. It became one of Africa’s most famous…
A stroke survivor speaks again with the help of an experimental brain-computer implant
Scientists have developed a device that can translate thoughts about speech into spoken words in real time. Although it’s still experimental, they hope the brain-computer interface could someday help give voice to those unable…
Today in History: April 7, Rwandan genocide begins
Today in history: On April 7, 1994, a day after the presidents of Rwanda and Burundi were killed by a missile attack on their aircraft, the moderate Hutu prime minister…
Tate Britain to return painting looted by Nazis
Paul Glynn Culture reporter Tate Britain is set to return a 17th Century painting to the family of a Jewish Belgian art collector, after it was taken from his home…
From Crisis to Action: Tackling Sexual Violence in War-Torn Regions
Time/Date: Saturday April 12, 2025 @11:00 Am-1:00PM EST (US and Canada} Speakers: Dr. Lavinia Masters/USA, Rosy Auguste Ducena/Haiti, Annie Matundu Mbazi/DRC, Edward Huffine/USA, Dr. Iman Ahmed/Sudan Hosted by PFPAD Women’s…
Racial Bias and Economic Realities Need to be Addressed in Foster Care
By Shari F. Shink Black children made up about 14% of all children in the United States in 2021, but about 22% of the foster care population. For Latino youngsters, those same percentages…
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Counseling for Children With High BP
February 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Among children with high blood pressure (BP), there are racial and ethnic disparities in receipt of nutrition, lifestyle, and weight counseling, according to a…
Contrary to bluster, DEI enabled everyone chance at full potential | Opinion
A recent tragedy involving a fatal collision over the Potomac River has sparked debate about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The author believes that DEI initiatives are necessary to…
Band-Aids marketed to people of color contain harmful chemicals, lawsuit says
By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Updated: Feb. 08, 2025, 9:58 a.m. Published: Feb. 08, 2025, 9:00 a.m. At least half a dozen customers who purchased Band-Aid products have…
Booker, Padilla, Hirono, Hayes Reintroduce Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) reintroduced a Senate Resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in the United States.…