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Africans Begin to Make Their Mark in Human-Origins Research

Most of the oldest and most important fossils of human ancestors have been unearthed in Africa, but until recently no black Africans led these expeditions. Now, after decades of effort, a handful of black Africans are taking leadership roles in human origins research, finding stunning fossils, publishing in top journals, and leading field teams.