Before Bill Gates, There Was Roy L. Clay Sr.

February 24, 2012

The black Silicon Valley pioneer helped Hewlett-Packard design and build its first computers.

Should Men Really Get Prostate-Cancer Tests?

A panel says that men over age 50 should avoid them, but some doctors believe that recommendation puts black men at risk.

Tobacco Companies Resist Graphic Labels

With one in five blacks still smoking, a judge's decision could affect the health of millions.

Company Offers Blacks Free DNA Testing

Short on samples, researchers seek more data on African Americans' health.