Why do you do the things you do? Why did you brush your teeth this morning, go to work, or click on this post? And is it possible to change the way you behave? Motivation underlies all of our behavior ...

It’s the time of year when educators have a chance to spotlight Kwanzaa — a vibrant, week-long celebration of African culture and Black pride observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Often overlooked in ...

Zakiya Miller, who’s part of the Harambee Youth Organization, discusses the Pan African flag as part of Saturday’s Kwanzaa event at the Newport library in Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN — In his young life, ...

Kwanzaa, which kicks off today, is traditionally celebrated with candles, dinner parties, and growing one’s awareness of the collective. The week-long celebration honors African heritage, culture, and ...

ST. THOMAS — Anansi stories, African drumming, candle lighting and martial arts demonstrations marked Kwanzaa gatherings across the Virgin Islands as community members came together to celebrate the ...

The Omicron wave seemed to come like a rising tide — slowly, then suddenly, in all directions and all at once. Inside the health-care system, skeleton crews face impossible workloads and moral ...

Spurred by increasing public recognition of the dangers posed by police responses to mental health and substance use crises—particularly for people of color and individuals with ...