According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, “ethnicity” defines groups of people classified into common racial, tribal, religious, linguistic or cultural backgrounds. Yet, many students have found ...

As a multifaceted and accomplished actress who possesses a rich and diverse ethnic background, Zoe Saldana is an inspiration to many. The dancer turned actress started her acting career in films like ...

California recently mandated ethnic studies courses as a graduation requirement for schools across the state. In 2030, all students who graduate from a California high school will have taken at least ...

In recent years, Ethnic Studies has become a focal point of intense controversy, particularly with the emergence of Liberated Ethnic Studies (LES). While both disciplines examine the histories, ...

A study has found that racial and ethnic disparities affect maternal cardiovascular health before and during pregnancy.

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The article was updated on Dec., 12 to clarify that the anti-bias protections in AB 101's "guardrails" were copied from existing state statutes. Three years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation ...

Apart from 29 million Uzbeks living in Uzbekistan, there are almost 3 million ethnic Uzbeks in neighboring Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, and another 2 to 4 million ethnic ...

Introduction Black and Asian women experience significantly higher rates of mortality and morbidity perinatally compared with white women and are more likely to lose their babies. These groups are ...

As Myanmar’s armed resistance against the February 2021 coup enters its second year, calls for ethnic armed organizations (EAOs), sometimes known as ethnic revolutionary organizations, to unite and ...