The current sour state of the national economy is much more stressful than the state of health care for African Americans, according to a recently released study by a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical think tank on behalf of the National Association of Black Cardiologists.

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More than two weeks after the historic election of Barack Obama as president of the United States, the number of racial attacks, slurs and controversy, including disturbing and racist Internet chatter, continues to slightly undermine the overwhelming ebullience of most Americans from the Obama victory. more>

In November, Michigan became the third state in the nation to abolish affirmative action programs, joining California and Washington. Under the ruling, the process by which public colleges and universities admit ethnically diverse students – including African Americans – will be forever altered. more>

The passing of the Voting Rights Notification and Registration Bill in Albany brings thousands of disenfranchised African-American men in New York – one step closer to re-establishing them in the community. more>

According to a recent report, in 1983, 31 percent of all African-American workers were members of labor unions. Today membership has decreased by nearly one-half. more>