JAXA samples reveal that asteroid Ryugu has a complete set of nucleobases, the building blocks of DNA, suggesting these ...

Join Maryam Hampton as she reveals her AncestryDNA results and explores her unique genetic makeup. As an African American, she discusses her journey to discover her ancestry, the DNA test process, and ...

CARBONDALE — Illinois residents of African descent are invited to learn more about their heritage by engaging with the Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program at a free, community-based event from 1 to 4 ...

Sometime around 1860, Spaniards attacked a Navajo settlement in New Mexico and captured a woman named Ated-bah-Hohzoni, meaning “happy girl.” As she hid behind a cliff with her one-year-old daughter, ...

Foreign correspondent Patrick J. McDonnell is the Los Angeles Times Mexico City bureau chief and previously headed Times bureaus in Beirut, Buenos Aires and Baghdad. A native of the Bronx, McDonnell ...

Martin B. Richards has received funding from The Leverhulme Trust’s Doctoral Scholarship scheme. Maria Pala has received funding from The Leverhulme Trust’s Doctoral Scholarship scheme. When ancient ...

Americans have strong opinions on President Donald Trump’s job as president compared to others who have held the office. A new Yahoo/YouGov poll found that 40% of voters see Trump as “the worst ...

Former Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French is at it again—this time calling for the deportation of Native Americans. A Thursday Facebook post alleged that French, who is currently vying for a spot ...

Today, President Donald J. Trump hosts leaders from the black community at the White House to mark Black History Month and reflect on the Administration’s ongoing efforts to expand economic ...

Whether you want to authenticate well-loved family stories or are unaware of your family history and need a place to start, personal DNA testing has never been easier. At-home DNA tests are a popular ...

As our nation observes the 100 th anniversary of Black History Month, it is imperative to acknowledge the profound role of African Americans in shaping the economy, society, and governance of the ...