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Is Martha’s Vineyard Only For The Wealthy? Resident India Rose Debunks This And Other Common Myths

In Black America during the summer, there are some guarantees we can (almost) universally agree on: We’re getting invited to at least one all-white event, we respect that the cookout potato salad maki

AOC is freezing her eggs — and sharing the process online

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is taking social media followers behind the scenes as she freezes her eggs. The New York Democrat announced Saturday night on Instagram and the next day on ABC News

The real-life, offline campaign of Francesca Hong

MILWAUKEE — State Rep. Francesca Hong, Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin, looked out at a crowd of 1,300 supporters. Her earliest two were in the very front. “My parents chose Wisconsin,”

‘Even the nuns are mad’: Catholic sisters are standing for Haitians outside ICE offices

BLUE ASH, OHIO — The first Haitian immigrant reported to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office at 7:42 a.m. on Sunday. From the corner, the Catholic sisters watched, their positio

US Activates Long Unused Deportation Court

Click to expand Image An image of US President Donald Trump hangs from the Department of Justice Building in Washington, DC, May 18, 2026. © 2026 Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The United States governmen

Massachusetts expands abortion access to any point during pregnancy

Massachusetts eliminated its cutoff for when someone can get an abortion, making it the tenth state — along with Washington, D.C. — to allow the procedure at any point in pregnancy. “We believe that h

The Ritual Report: The Healing Powers Of A Generational Girls Trip

ESSENCE Senior Beauty & Style Editor Akili King believes ‘glow’ is more than skin deep. In The Ritual Report , she shares personal healing practices—from acupuncture for skin and grounding benefits to

Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General After Anti-Abortion Comments

Plus: Voters in Kansas and Missouri reject ballot initiatives that may have further curbed abortion access. Each week, Rewire News Group editors scour headlines nationwide—from lawsuits over abortion

4 Essence Editors On Their Favorite Summer-To-Fall Nail Colors

There are officially 43 days left of summer (yes, I’m counting and dreading it!). But there’s one thing that makes the gradual transition to a new season a little easier: picking out new nail colors !

Justice Alito isn’t going anywhere

Thirty-three years ago today, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn-in . At the Court On July 27, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on its emergency docket to clear the way for the impl

State Requirements for the Provision of Medication Abortion

Trump Accounts could benefit kids. But can they access them?

Trinity Coleman of Boones Mill, Virginia, gave birth to twins in May 2025. Under a new program created by 2025’s One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, each of Coleman’s babies is entitled to $1,000 in a tax-de

How a family swimming spot at a national forest became ‘a trap’ for an ICE raid

Going to Wilson Creek in the Pisgah National Forest is something of a Sunday routine for many Latino families in this corner of the Appalachian Mountains. On a recent Sunday, Argenis Eduardo Torres Ro

Celebrate Black Joy: This Week’s Best Uplifting Moments

These days, it is easy to feel like the world is on fire: all of our bills are too high , we’re somehow still at war with Iran , the government is…well, you know how stressful politics is right now. O

How Can We Get More Young People to Vote? Start Registering Them in High School

This year, about 4 million Americans will turn 18, just in time to vote in November’s midterms. However, fewer than 30 percent of newly eligible young voters are currently registered to vote—half the

From Selma to Todd Blanche, U.S. Democracy Is Being Tested

Sixty-one years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law—one of the most consequential victories of the Civil Rights Movement and a landmark affirmation of the pr

My Hysterectomy Was a Gift. Dr. Kemi Doll Shows Why Women Need to Share Our ‘Womb Stories’

Determined to prevent uterine cancer deaths, Dr. Doll published A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing in May. Both comprehensive and compassionate

16 Of Meagan Good’s Most Iconic Beauty Moments

Meagan Good , you’ve been good to us for so long. With over three decades as an actress, our eyes have been on you since day one. After gaining acclaim from her leading role in Eve’s Bayou , we’ve see

The Feminist Case for Loving ‘Charlie’s Angels’

I don’t remember how old I was when I first heard the term “jiggle TV,” but I know it was many years (decades, probably) after I was a devoted, starry-eyed fangirl of the genre. And I do mean girl—Won

‘We’re the pawns’: Epstein survivors say DOJ has failed them as Todd Blanche takes over

Every minute of every day, Liz Stein has to relive the worst thing that’s ever happened to her. She does it during news interviews and when meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill to demand justice for hers

‘Starving to Death’: Young People in Cuba Tell of the Toll of Trump Administration’s Sanctions

“We know that we are inside of a dictatorship,” says Paula. “We need help to change the government. It has been 70 years without us being able to actually do something about it, like 70 years of brain

Holding Dr. Fauci In Contempt Is a New Low For the Rule of Law

This week, the Senate Homeland Security Committee’s Republican lawmakers voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for essentially exercising his constitutional right to invoke the Fifth Amendment o

9 Jewels From A$AP Rocky About Family, Fatherhood And Loving Rihanna

Rakim Athelston Mayers, known to most of the world as A$AP Rocky , might be unfamiliar to someone who grew up with him on the streets of Harlem in the early aughts. A lot has changed in NYC since then

Jalen Hurts’ Style Evolution

Few athletes have mastered the art of game-day style quite like Jalen Hurts . Throughout his rise from college football standout to NFL superstar, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback has established a

Trump signs new birthright citizenship order, ballroom dispute likely headed to Supreme Court

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order seeking to narrow the availability of birthright citizenship, the current guarantee of citizenship to almost everyone born in the United St

We’re hiring four new roles at The 19th

The 19th has launched a hiring sprint to fill four new roles across audience, creative, people and operations functions. These roles grew out of our work to align our structures with the strategic pla

Inside The World Of “BlackCrosswords” Creator Jan Buckner Walker

Lovers of word games in general and crosswords in particular know there’s nothing like the joy to be found in filling in those final squares and completing that puzzle. A proud Howard University alum,

Let’s all get on board with travel etiquette | Letters

Readers add to a guide for handling tricky situations on public transport Re your article on travel etiquette ( The ultimate guide to travel etiquette: how to handle 36 tricky situations, from manspre

The Political Boys’ Club: A Long List of Politicians Accused of Domestic Abuse—and a Short List Facing Consequences

This powerful political boys' club in the U.S. seems always willing to embrace new members. The latest addition—and currently the loudest denier—is Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) who denies his former wife’

Meet Sela, The Black-Owned Clinic In Harlem Revolutionizing Women’s Health Care

Let’s face it. As Black women, most of us have unfortunately had medical system horror stories. And if we haven’t faced them ourselves, we’ve heard stories from our sisters, mothers, friends, and even

Home Style: ‘Anya’s Enclave’ Is A Colorful Reclamation Of Black History In Blandtown, GA

The city of Blandtown, Georgia has seen a lot. Named after Felix Bland, a freed slave who purchased the land in 1872, it became one of the first settlements for Black people after the Civil War. Start

The Ritual Report: How Lymphatic Drainage Has Reconnected Me To My Body

ESSENCE Senior Beauty & Style Editor Akili King believes ‘glow’ is more than skin deep. In The Ritual Report , she shares personal healing practices—from acupuncture for skin and grounding benefits to

President Trump signs new birthright citizenship and “birth tourism” orders

Justice Elena Kagan was sworn in on this day in 2010. At the Court Last week, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on its emergency docket to clear the way for the implementation of Presid

Variability in Rebimbursement Rates for State Funded Abortion Services for Medicaid Enrollees: A 2026 Update

This KFF analysis examines physician fee schedules for medication abortion and abortion procedures to see what states that use their own state funds to pay for abortion services are reimbursing for pr

How Dr. Lezli Levene Harvell Created Martha’s Vineyard’s Most Coveted Dinner Invitation

Dr. Lezli Levene Harvell is the epitome of a modern renaissance woman. The Spelman grad owns a thriving pediatric dental practice in Northern New Jersey and has been practicing dentistry for nearly 20

The Funniest Posts From Women This Week (Aug. 1-7)

“The person who I was when I took this chicken out the freezer is not the same person I am now that I have to cook it.”

‘Summer of Soul’ Playlist 2026: Vinyl Edition

Rewire News Group’s president appreciates “every hiss, crackle, and pop from a well-loved record.” Here’s the soundtrack playing on her turntable this summer, from Sade to Kaytranda. Sultry weather re

Hospitals say they found a tool to help reduce childbirth risks: Wristbands

Hospitals across the U.S. are trying to reduce maternal deaths and complications after pregnancies using one small tool: a silicone wristband stamped with the declaration “I Gave Birth.” The wristband

House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins received a letter signed by more than 60 lawmakers citing a recent ProPublica investigation that detailed how the agency has failed to provide vet

‘To Be Forgotten Is to Die Twice’: The Fight to Protect the Graves at Ireland’s Bessborough Mother and Baby Home

Survivors and advocates in Ireland are fighting to stop the construction of luxury apartments on the grounds of the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Institute, where hundreds of infants who died in

Another Blow to Women’s Equality at Work: The Trump Administration Is Trying to Weaken a Key Workplace Discrimination Protection

The Trump administration is attempting to weaken one of the nation’s most important workplace discrimination protections—a legal standard that has, for decades, allowed workers to challenge hiring and

Would You Take A Family Trip With Your Co-Parent?

There are far too many stories of people, of the everyday and public figure ilk, quarreling with the mother or father of their child. Be it over child support, visitation, new partners, or parenting c

On the Voting Rights Act’s Anniversary, Short Film ‘Selma Sisters March On’ Captures 1965’s Fight for the Right to Vote

Aug. 6, 2026, marks the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, the VRA sought to end Jim Crow-era voter disenfranchisement. Particularly in

Brooklyn’s Inaugural Jamaica Day Parade Celebrates Caribbean Culture This Weekend

Expect Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood to be awash in the black, green and gold of the Jamaican flag on Saturday, August 8 , as participants and spectators come out in numbers for the inaugural Jamai

Tariff refunds reach $100 billion mark

The U.S. Senate confirmed Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the Supreme Court on this day in 2009 on a 68-31 vote. At the Court Last week, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on its emergen

I’m Todd Blanche, And I Want To Ban Abortion Nationwide: Satire

Dear Diary, my attorney general nomination just advanced. I just had to pledge to make Dobbs permanent in every state and ban mailed abortion pills. Anything for Donny! To get AngryBlackLady Chronicle

I’m Struggling To Make Sense Of Lindsay Clancy’s Murder Trial. I Just Keep Coming Back To 1 Thing That Must Change.

“Without more awareness on how to differentiate between a complex range of maternal mental health disorders, ‘treatment’ may actually make things worse.”

When sex education funding is taken away, young people lose a safe space

On June 26, Children’s Aid was preparing to continue summer sexual health and youth development programming in schools, foster care settings and community organizations across New York City. By the en

Japanese City Undermines its Program to Protect Babies

The city of Izumisano in Japan’s Osaka Prefecture announced on July 27 that it would create a new nyujiin—an infant care institution for children under age 3—for the estimated 40 babies it expect

All Your Faves Are Playing Mas This Carnival Season

Summer is prime time for seeing the world, and by the looks of things, it’s also the perfect time for the stars to put on colorful, bejeweled, and feathered costumes to dance and find joy at the cente

What a “Black Helen of Troy” Reveals About Hollywood and Mythmaking

The conversations over a Black actor like Lupita Nyong’o portraying the iconic Helen of Troy, “the most beautiful woman in the world”, reveal a broader discomfort with depictions of dark-skinned Black

The Ritual Report: How Acupuncture Changed My Life

ESSENCE Senior Beauty & Style Editor Akili King believes ‘glow’ is more than skin deep. In The Ritual Report , she shares personal healing practices—from acupuncture for skin and grounding benefits to

The first Black woman to lead the CDC will face an uphill battle in restoring trust

Dr. Erica Schwartz will be the first Black woman to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, promising that she will show “radical transparency and unwavering scientific integrity” in the

In The Chair With: Ricky Wing

“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal beauty and career journeys, what t

Trump’s attorney general pick hints at making national abortion restrictions a priority

Todd Blanche — whom Republicans hope to confirm as attorney general by the end of the week — has indicated he could steer the Justice Department to prioritize national abortion restrictions, a major s

7-Figure Educator: Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas Teaches Other Educators How To Make Millions

Most of us agree that a great teacher is priceless and can leave a lifelong positive impact on a child. Yet, teachers are rarely compensated as such which is an even harder situation to navigate for B

The Lip Bar Is Serving Black Women Luxury By The Spoonful

Black women deserve silver spoons, and The Lip Bar’s latest launch is serving luxury by the spoonful. Silver Spoon Lip Serum pairs a buttery, high-shine formula with an elevated glass bottle and spoon

Keke Palmer To Host ‘The Voice: Celebrity’, Replacing Carson Daly

If you’ve spent any time on social media over the last few years, you’ve probably heard people jokingly refer to her as Keke “Keep a Job” Palmer. Truth be told, it’s one of the most accurate celebrity

Tomi Adeyemi’s Children Of Blood And Bone: From Best Seller To Box Office Battle

Tomi Adeyemi ’s ascension in the literary world has been incredible. When her 2018 novel, Children of Blood and Bone debuted, the Nigerian writer (then only 24 years young) received a laundry list of

Anima Iris Wants You To Stop Playing It Safe

For Anima Iris founder and creative director Wilglory Tanjong , the future of fashion is anything but neutral. With the launch of the brand’s Hot Sexy Jungle Summer collection, the designer is enterin