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Florida researchers launch first excavation of black Seminole town

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The first ever excavation of a black Seminole town is under way in Central Florida and may unearth how the runaway slaves actually lived within the embattled Seminole Indian nation, says a University of Florida researcher.

Filed under Black, Natural History, Race, Research on Thursday, June 14, 2001.

Older blacks face higher disability risk, UF study shows

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The golden years are more likely to be tarnished for black Americans, who face a higher risk of disabilities than their Latino and white counterparts, a University of Florida study shows.

Filed under Aging, Black, Health, Race, Research on Monday, June 11, 2001.