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Democrats and Republicans in Troy, New York, joined together to challenge a national Catholic health system determined to close the last birthing center in the county. Like many residents of this aging industrial city on the Hudson River, Starletta Washington was stunned when she heard Troy, New Yor
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Ms. has created a new digital tribute to Gloria Steinem, bringing together memories and reflections from friends, colleagues, fellow activists and readers around the world. We invite you to add your voice by answering one question: What did Gloria mean to you? Gloria was the people’s feminist.
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Former Senator Virginia Velasco’s conviction that girls in Bolivia deserve access to health care, education and greater opportunities inspired her to champion a ban on child marriage—and spurred allies to join the effort.
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The Trump administration returned to the Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon, asking the justices to temporarily pause an order by a federal judge in Boston that blocks the government from implementing parts of a U.S. Postal Service rule on mail-in ballots. U.S. Solicitor General D.
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The Trump administration returned to the Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon, asking the justices to temporarily pause an order by a federal judge in Boston that blocks the government from implementing parts of a U.S. Postal Service rule on mail-in ballots. U.S. Solicitor General D.
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The writer, publisher and activist spent a lifetime advocating for greater rights for women around the world and brought feminist discourse into the mainstream Gloria Steinem, groundbreaking feminist campaigner, dies aged 92 Continue reading...
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Gloria Steinem, one of the leaders of second-wave feminism and a feminist thought leader for generations, has died at the age of 92. In a career that saw attitudes on women change (and change again — and again), Steinem — often with her signature aviators — served as the literal face of second-wave
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The former journalist, feminist, and activist was one of the most prominent voices in the U.S. women’s movement.
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“I knew it could work,” Tommy Davidson told me about the idea of his new sitcom. And as a man who has been in the business for upwards of four decades, he definitely knows what he’s talking about. The early 90s was when I was first introduced to Davidson, through the comedy Strictly Business .
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The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on whether a ban on transgender service members in the military violates the Constitution. U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer called a decision by a federal appeals court that barred the government from enforcing the ban “grave
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The Department of Justice asked a federal appeals court earlier this month to vacate its March decision in a longrunning case about requiring medically fragile children in Florida to receive the care they need while living at home with their families.
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Illustration by Lisa Larson-Walker/ProPublica and Vanessa Saba for ProPublica. Photo by Ted Shaffrey/AP Photo. When ProPublica recently investigated a rape crisis that surged through Syracuse University in the 1980s, we found evidence that the school had taken steps to suppress news coverage of the
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This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters , and follow them on Instagram , TikTok , Reddit and Facebook .
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The Supreme Court divides its website for official writings by the justices into two main parts: “ Opinions of the Court ” and “ Opinions Relating to Orders .” (The court also maintains another website location that is seldom used today, entitled “ In-Chambers Opinions ” – it contains nothing at all
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In one of the most remote towns in America, a group of teenagers is fighting to put an initiative on the November ballot that would raise the minimum wage for the largely Native population of Nome, Alaska.
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The kids are heading back to school ! A new school year can bring anticipation, excitement and even joy . But this time of year may also cause nervousness, uncertainty and anxiety. From wondering “ Will I make new friends ?” navigating new classmates, new teachers and academic pressures , young peop
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Varnell Hill is returning to television nearly 30 years after Tommy Davidson first played the character on Martin . The Varnell Hill Show premieres Tuesday, September 1, on Paramount+, bringing Davidson back together with Martin Lawrence and Bentley Kyle Evans for a new eight-episode comedy.
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What makes Zoë Kravitz so effortlessly cool is that she never looks like she’s trying to be cool. Case in point: one casual step outside, and the internet is officially in a frenzy over her jeans. At first glance, Kravitz’s denim looks like the perfect throwback: low-rise, cropped at the ankle, and
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A writer and activist links the climate crisis to battles for justice around the world in this vital book It has become increasingly difficult to change our minds, to question our own views or to find common ground with people we disagree with, all of which makes Natasha Walter’s new book both
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Just one month before Paris Fashion Week, cosmetics creative director of La Beauté Louis Vuitton Pat McGrath is teaming up with the House’s artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière once again. Except, this time, she’s not the only one on makeup.
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Twelve HBCUs are getting an awesome back-to-school gift! The United Negro College Fund ( UNCF ) just announced a multi-million-dollar donation from The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to strengthen HBCU endowments.
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Over a year after actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death , his widow and child are still picking up the pieces. The late actor’s birthday was on August 18, and his wife, Tenisha Warner, kept their family tradition alive by hosting an intimate party at home with just herself and their daughter (and her t
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Click to expand Image People holds signs during the 2024 La Paz Pride Parade on June 29, 2024 in La Paz, Bolivia. © 2024 Gaston Brito/Getty Images Bolivia celebrated on August 7 its first civil marriage between two women.
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Forty-five years ago, President Ronald Reagan formally nominated Sandra Day O’Connor to the Supreme Court, fulfilling his campaign promise to appoint a woman. In a February closer look , we covered women on the Supreme Court shortlist in the years before O’Connor’s nomination.
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The fourth installment of the “States in the Resistance” blog series highlights how state lawmakers and advocates continue to push back against the federal rollback of gender justice. The summer might be winding down, but there’s still much to celebrate, even in unexpected places.
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The Supreme Court on Monday morning turned down President Donald Trump’s request to reconsider the justices’ denial of review in a civil suit brought by journalist E. Jean Carroll, which yielded a $5 million verdict against the president.
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Nolan Wells should be preparing for his golden birthday next week. The promising young college athlete would have turned 19-years-old on August 19, 2026. He would likely be doing this while gearing up for the upcoming football season at Southwest Mississippi Community College where he was a wide rec
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For Halle Berry, beauty is king. The American actress first began her career as a model and beauty queen landing first runner-up in a Miss USA pageant and sixth in Miss World 1986. This was all, of course, before her big break with the 1992 romcom Boomerang .
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Jenny McBurney, a librarian specializing in government publications, was in Washington, D.C., in June when she heard the news that the Department of Interior, the agency responsible for overseeing the national park system, had produced a spreadsheet listing dozens of sites where it had removed mater
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This summer, I went on a mission to achieve my dream braid style: microbraids with enough free-flowing hair to keep the look lightweight, movable, and effortlessly cool. Think Zoë Kravitz’s signature braids, but with a little more volume and movement.
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Since emerging in the 1990s, Eric Benét has become one of R&B’s most consistent singers and songwriters, earning four Grammy nominations while creating records such as “Spend My Life With You,” “Sometimes I Cry” and “Chocolate Legs.
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Public opinion polls fielded and released this summer showed a by-now-familiar partisan gap in views on the Supreme Court. Republicans are not only more likely than Democrats to approve of the way the court handles its job (74% vs.
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Flock Safety claims over 5,000 law enforcement agencies use its license plate readers to help locate missing persons, catch thieves and identify suspicious vehicles. The company is most known for its camera network, which extracts data about cars from photographs and allows operators to search for v
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Just a few years ago, women would fight for other women whatever their background or politics. Today, many loudly dismiss the struggles of those who are not like them. But the solidarity is still there, if you look hard enough One June day in 2015, I stood outside Yarl’s Wood immigration removal cen
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Thomas Jarvis, now 20, was attacked twice at juvenile justice facilities overseen by Jason Crews, a Tennessee businessman. In both instances, facility leadership failed to report the incidents to the state as required.
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You never really know what people are going through. Isley Brothers lead singer Ronald Isley gave some insight into a health battle he recently faced while on the stage in front of longtime fans. The R&B legend , 85, was brought out to the stage with help from his wife, Kandy, to the sounds of “For
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There’s something about linen that instantly makes an outfit feel more effortless and airy. Lightweight, oversized, and endlessly versatile, the summer-ready fabric is the boiling hot days where you still may want to opt for something more conservative.
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The Trump administration is pushing a total overhaul of Head Start that could fundamentally reshape the 60-year-old program that has provided childcare and key support for America’s lowest-income families.
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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 principle that democracy belongs to all of us.
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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 Southern states, voting officials routinely required Black voters to jump through hoops such as “lit
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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 Jamaica Day Parade.
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Last week, the federal government joined President Donald Trump’s personal legal team in asking the Supreme Court to review an $83.3 million judgment against the president in a defamation case brought by journalist E. Jean Carroll.
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Today, Netflix has released the official trailer for the third season of Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black , offering another look at the turmoil awaiting Kimmie and the Bellarie family when the series returns later this month.
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Few public figures have mastered political style quite like Barack Obama. Throughout his time in the public eye, the former president has established a fashion legacy rooted in classic American dressing, understated sophistication, and a distinctly effortless approach to personal style.
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In 1987, designer Willi Smith drew a series of colorful looks for Spider-Man character Mary Jane Watson in Marvel’s comic books, ranging from a wedding gown to cutout looks for a paper doll of the character. (Smith was even drawn into the comic for a brief cameo in 1987.
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Click to expand Image A vendor seeks cover as soldiers disperse demonstrators in Harare, Zimbabwe, after protests erupted over alleged fraud in the country's election on August 1, 2018. © 2018 Zinyange Auntony/AFP via Getty Images Eight years on, justice is still elusive for the families of 6 p
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In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s second election, voting for legislation to boost immigration enforcement could have seemed like a safe choice to some Democrats, who tied Donald Trump’s second presidential victory to a rejection of their party’s handling of immigration.
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Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr, rear, attends a hearing with commissioners Anna Gomez, right, and Olivia Trusty. Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg/Getty Images Two government watchdog groups have demanded investigations into whether Federal Communications Commission members violated eth
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Happy Summer! These days, it is easy to feel like the world is on fire: all of our bills are too high , we’re at war with Iran , the government is…well, you know how stressful politics is right now. Our news cycle usually feels like one sad or depressing story after another.
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The Trump administration’s hormonal obsession rages on. Now, we are on to federal funding recommendations for teen pregnancy prevention and sex education programs—which will now be required to address menstrual tracking, hormonal production and the MAHA-coined “reproductive goals counseling.
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MAGA Republicans are back in the White House, and Project 2025 is their guide: the right-wing plan to turn back the clock on women’s rights, remove abortion access, and force women into roles as wives and mothers in the “ideal, natural family structure.
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Norma Bowe looked at the scene unfolding before her: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, dressed in their camo-colored tactical vests and black face coverings, pushing people with batons and yanking them into the street.
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Vivica A. Fox is a chameleon whose style perfectly accompanies her legendary roles. In Set It Off (1996) she was a red-manicured bank teller-turned-robber. In Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003) she doubled as a mother and cutthroat assassin in sweat-drenched hair and a tracksuit.
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As a resource for court observers interested in criminal law, this column completes (together with my prior column ) my listing of criminal law and related cases decided by the court this term. Below you will find a list of 19 merits cases the court decided this term that I think are broadly related
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August brings another round of films and TV shows to Netflix, with Black talent appearing throughout the month’s additions. Some familiar favorites are returning to the platform, while original releases offer new stories from recognizable names in entertainment and sports.
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Picture this. It’s 2026. You’re a Black woman who is talented in all the ways. You can sing. You can dance. You can act. In other words, you’re blessing the world with your gifts via art and spreading much needed joy, beauty, and light in dark times.
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Picture this. It’s 2026. You’re a Black woman who is talented in all the ways. You can sing. You can dance. You can act. In other words, you’re blessing the world with your gifts via art and spreading much needed joy, beauty, and light in dark times.
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The final whistle may have blown on this summer’s biggest sporting moments—from the FIFA World Cup to the WNBA All-Star Weekend —but the sporty-chic trend is only gaining momentum. As brands like Adidas, Nike, Puma, and New Balance continue to blur the lines between performance and luxury through co
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On August 28, 1963, 250,000 people, from domestic workers and grandmothers to prominent civil rights leaders including A. Philip Randolph and Dr. Dorothy Height , gathered in Washington, D.C. , for what would become a revolutionary event.
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A new online public platform—The People's Bill of Rights 250—invites Americans to propose, discuss and vote on ideas they believe belong in the Constitution. As the U.S. marks 250 years, the bold, interactive project asks Americans not only to reflect on the nation’s founding, but to help shape its
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Lawyers for President Donald Trump and the federal government on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to take up his appeal of the defamation case brought against him by journalist E. Jean Carroll. A jury awarded Carroll $83.
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A ballot initiative to bar transgender girls from girls’ teams would require all girls to “verify” their identity. This story was originally reported by Brooke Migdon of The 19th , and republished through Rewire News Group’ s partnership with the 19th News Network.
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When we think about legacy, we often think about what we will leave behind—a home, a business, savings, investments, or treasured family heirlooms. But legacy is also about protecting the people we love from having to navigate courtrooms instead of funerals, paperwork instead of peace, and difficult
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Nick Adams in 2024 Philip Cheung/The Washington Post/Getty Images In a private ceremony on Sept. 17, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stood at a podium inside the National Archives building in Washington, D.C.
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At the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, the league celebrated its 30th anniversary. This milestone marks three decades of trailblazing moments and the incredible growth of women’s basketball. While Saturday night’s All-Star Game delivered plenty of on-court excitement, the weekend was equally
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In March 2025, two members of the DOGE team communicated with a political advocacy group that was seeking to “find evidence of voter fraud and to overturn election results in certain States.” The group was trying to match Social Security records with copies of voter files that it had acquired.
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From her first fashion shoot with Vogue in 1976 to Mugler runways, and founding Iman Cosmetics, Iman is the original supermodel we read about in our history books. Born in Somalia as Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid, the American model began her career in New York as the first Black model to refuse lower pay
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Click to expand Image From left to right: Bev Craig, Geraldine Coggins, Phil Eckersley, and Richard Kilpatrick, in Manchester, UK, July 8, 2026. © 2026 Gary Roberts/Sopa Images via Reuters (London) – Candidates in the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral by-election should publicly commit to engaging
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Three days after the Supreme Court issued its first set of summer orders , President Donald Trump’s request for the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to leave in place the 2023 verdict against him in a civil suit brought by E. Jean Carroll has been distributed to the justices.
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From Monica’s backup vocalist to one third of Destiny’s Child , Michelle Williams has long been a Hollywood star. More recently, she’s been building a name on Broadway. In 2003, she debuted on the production Aida with notable credits in Chicago , Once on This Island , and most recently, was nominate
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Click to expand Image Police officers use batons to disperse protestors during a march by the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi, India, July 20, 2026. © Photo by Kabir Jhangiani/NurPhoto via AP (New York) – Indian security forces used tear gas and batons to suppress largely peaceful student an
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The number of measles cases reported in the United States so far this year has surpassed the total recorded in all of 2025, a mid-year milestone that shows the difficulty of containing the highly contagious disease amid increasing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.
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A laborer picks tomatoes on one of the few farms that participates in a voluntary initiative to protect workers from exploitation. Audra Melton for ProPublica It’s been nearly two years since I started reporting on abuses of foreign farmworkers in Georgia.
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This issue is featured in the Summer 2026 issue of ESSENCE, on newsstands July 21st. On a cool morning in May, Harriet Tubman arrived at the chambers of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson , the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court of the United States since the nation’s birth 250 years ago.
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Today, Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross takes flight with a second season on Roku. This time around, Ross is heading through three different places: Melbourne, Gstaad, and Thailand. Naturally, each climate requires a different hairstyle.
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On this day in 1990, Justice William Brennan retired from the Supreme Court after nearly 34 years of service. He is among the longest-serving and most influential justices in the history of the court. At the Court This morning at 9:30 a.m.
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A caved-in roof. A crumbling porch. A memorial water wall in need of restoration. These are just a few areas of the $10 million of deferred maintenance needed at the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, N.Y.
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In September 2016, a distraught mother sent infant formula maker Mead Johnson a message: “REMOVE ME FROM YOUR LIST!!!! DO NOT EMAIL OR MAIL ME ANY MORE! “It is because of your animal based pre-term artificial baby food crap that you peddle to hospital NICU’s that my son is dead from NEC.
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Click to expand Image Robert Taylor in Reserve, Saint John the Baptist Parish, in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley. October 17, 2023. © 2023 Eli Reed for Human Rights Watch On July 13, the Trump administration again clawed back a crucial rule that would have expanded monitoring of hazardous air polluta
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Click to expand Image A mother hugs her children after their return from the occupied territory of Ukraine via the Ukraine-Belarus border, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Volyn region, Ukraine, on September 3, 2023.
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To address the maternal health crisis in America, Washington must invest in a proactive agenda of healthcare access, affordability and equity. American healthcare was fundamentally reshaped a year ago with the passage of H.R. 1.
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This summer, I am retiring my extra small knotless braids in exchange for creative low-tension styles. I knew it was time to reset when, this summer, I found a small bald spot, aka traction alopecia, at the crown of my head from back-to-back tight styles.
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For decades, single mothers have been kept from homeownership by a market that was not designed to deliver them the American Dream. That could all be about to change thanks to a bipartisan unicorn: A massive housing bill — the largest this century — that passed Congress and is about to become law.
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In May, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported one of the greatest public health victories of the past 50 years. A government survey found that cigarette smoking among U.S.
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A pair of consecutive court actions this week brought renewed attention to policies in Republican-led states to control lessons and conversations on gender and race in public colleges and universities. A group of legal advocates sued the Texas Tech University system Wednesday over curriculum restric
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Click to expand Image Protesters gather outside the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi, Georgia, on May 26, 2026. © 2026 Sebastien Canaud/NurPhoto via AP Photo Georgian authorities are using repressive laws, funding restrictions, and politically motivated criminal investigations to dismantle independent
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Click to expand Image Protesters gather outside the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi, Georgia, on May 26, 2026. © 2026 Sebastien Canaud/NurPhoto via AP Photo Georgian authorities are using repressive laws, funding restrictions, and politically motivated criminal investigations to dismantle independent
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Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. In a previous piece for SCOTUSblog, I suggested a somewhat unconventional way to gauge which are the most important Supreme Court cases: simpl
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Most of us have seen the photograph by now. I keep coming back to the masks. Masks have always carried meaning. A surgeon wears one to protect a patient. Someone recovering from an illness wears one to protect themselves and others.
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Over 70 million people depend on Medicaid. The Trump administration and members of Congress who constantly turn to the program to make cuts, want you to think that's a problem. It isn't—it's the point .
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Amena Brown believes “Black girl” is a verb. This belief is so strong, as is her belief in the joys of being a Black girl, and the expansive ways she’s learned to exist as a Black girl, that she wrote a book about it all.
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Many commentators have complained that Chief Justice John Roberts has shown himself not to be a true institutionalist but rather a conservative ideologue. Hillary Clinton recently provided an example , suggesting that the chief justice had never been an institutionalist at all.
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Click to expand Image A young protester raises a poster, “Today still discriminatory?” with the love rainbow sign during the Women’s March rally in March 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia. © 2023 Andreas Harsono/Human Rights Watch (London) – Harassment and attacks against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transg
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Legislatures in left-leaning states have consistently rejected bills that would bar transgender student-athletes from participating in sports in line with their gender identity. But this November, the question of whether to exclude them will go straight to voters in two blue states, Colorado and Was
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Click to expand Image Saadia Mosbah (center), president of the antiracism association Mnemty, attending a march in Tunis, Tunisia, on March 4, 2023. © 2023 Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto via AP Photo (Beirut) – Tunisian courts sentenced eight human rights defenders to prison terms and fines in rec
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This column first appeared in The Amendment, a newsletter by Errin Haines, The 19th’s editor-at-large. Subscribe today to get early access to her analysi s. It is an arresting image: On the Fourth of July, a lone, young Black woman sits on a train filled with White nationalists headed to commemorate
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Chief Justice John Marshall died on this day in 1835, at age 79. He served on the court for more than 34 years and remains the longest-serving chief justice. It’s no wonder, then, that we needed two Closer Looks to tell Marshall’s life story.
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The United States is using the full power of the federal government to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The American Psychological Association has accused the Trump administration of ignoring science and undermining mental health through its anti-trans policies.
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The Supreme Court may not have reached its 250th birthday yet (that’ll take another 13 or so years ), but it has played a major role in shaping how the country understands the ideals contained in the Declaration of Independence. Happy Independence Day weekend to all.
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Brandy is part of the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture lineup. Don’t miss out—tickets here: Get Tickets From vocals and acting to beauty, Brandy has long been in a league of her own. That’s why she’ll be honored at our Black Women In Music Luncheon this Sunday during Essence Festival, just one night
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New student loan rules took effect Wednesday — and the changes may heavily impact women pursuing higher education, particularly those in graduate programs like social work. Critics warn that the new guidelines, ushered in by the Trump administration’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill known as the “One
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The Morales family is growing—yet again. Married at First Sight Season 12 success story Briana Myles and Vincent Morales , the only couple from their Atlanta-based season still together, are expecting their third child.
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PHILADELPHIA — Linda James-Rivera clutches a piece of paper and watches volunteers swirl around her at a food distribution warehouse in Northwest Philadelphia. The 62-year-old sits on a rolling chair — a heart valve replacement and lupus diagnosis make long periods of standing difficult.
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Click to expand Image Family members of “drug war” victims watch the livestream of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s initial appearance at the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity, in Quezon City, Philippines, March 14, 2025.
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that states can exclude transgender athletes from women’s and girls’ sports teams. The justices ruled unanimously that laws enacted by Idaho and West Virginia do not violate federal civil rights laws, but they divided over whether the West Virginia law violates the
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The U.S Supreme Court upheld more than 100 years of legal precedent on Tuesday that affirmed the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship to children born to immigrants lacking permanent status.
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A spokesperson for U.S. Health and Human Services confirmed to Stateline on Friday that the agency is canceling 53 out of 67 grants, worth about $68 million, under the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, affecting grantees in more than two dozen states.
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Across a two-lane highway from Florida State Prison, people prayed as an execution was carried out on June 2. Alec Soth/Magnum This spring, Father Dustin Feddon began waking up in the middle of the night.
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When people think about the major queer meccas of the United States, they may think of New York City’s West Village , San Francisco’s Castro district , and Philadelphia’s Gayborhood . Less well known is Womontown, a neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri that was transformed into a lesbian utopia in
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The Supreme Court on Monday announced that it will not hear an appeal by President Donald Trump seeking review of the $5 million jury verdict entered against him in the sexual abuse and defamation case filed by journalist E. Jean Carroll.
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The Central Oregon Irrigation District diverts water from the Deschutes River through hundreds of miles of canals, pipes and ditches to irrigate high desert lands near Bend and Redmond, Oregon. Brandon Swanson/OPB Chris Casad awakens each day before dawn on the Central Oregon property he bought nine
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Click to expand Image Protesters hold US flags and placards during a nationwide "No Kings" rally in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 14, 2025, on the same day as President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington, DC.
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Click to expand Image Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at press conference during a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025. © 2025 Markus Schreiber/AP Photo (Istanbul, June 25, 2026) – The arrest of at least 209 people in the Turkish capital, Ankara, ahead of the July 7-8, 2
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To understand why five California families took their fight against segregated schools to court in the 1940s, picture the buildings reserved for their children’s learning. At that time in rural Orange County, just south of Los Angeles, school officials ordered Mexican-American children into environm
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On a humid May morning in Selma, Alabama, thousands of people filled the streets — an echo of 1965, driven by a new threat: a Supreme Court steadily dismantling the Voting Rights Act that marchers bled for over sixty years ago, under the banner “All Roads Lead to the South.
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Nothing will beat the high-water mark brat summer set. But with the fury around Caro Claire Burke’s Yesteryear and other recent books about trad wives, I’m calling it: this summer is trad wife book summer (it’ll catch on any minute now, just wait).
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Earlier this month, Jay-Z took the stage at The Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. But, something was different. In fact, the one thing that’s defined his appearance for the past eight years was completely gone: his locs. Instead, he unexpectedly debuted his natural afro in all its glory.
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Welcome to what will likely be a busy week at the Supreme Court. We’re expecting 17 more opinions by early July, and we know that there will be at least two opinion announcement days this week. Reminder: If you’d like to attend our July 8 term-in-review event at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Ce
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Judge Jerri Zhang has struck down a series of restrictions on abortion, finding they violated a constitutional amendment adopted by voters in 2024.
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On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, once again became the site of a fight for Black voting rights . Decades after marches that helped secure these privileges for Black Americans, activists and advocates showed up to protest recent redistricting efforts by southern
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For 250 years, women and marginalized communities have fought to expand democracy, yet the institutions of government still were not designed with their full participation in mind. That is why I propose a Department of Democracy: an independent, permanent institution dedicated to protecting voting r
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As we noted in Monday’s newsletter , we are expecting 20 more opinions in argued cases by early July. The court has indicated that one or more will come today, and we will be live blogging beginning at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
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Under a single spotlight, a tall figure in a hooded robe strutted onto the stage, their back to the audience. After a suspenseful beat, three words in large bolded lettering lit up the screen behind them: “NATURE IS GAY.
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In the lead-up to our country’s 250th anniversary, Errin Haines is writing a series of columns to contemplate the complicated expansion of our democracy. Subscribe to The Amendment newsletter . It is not lost on me as a Black woman, as we approach the United States’ 250th birthday, that I am writing
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The Trump administration took aggressive new steps on Tuesday to shut down the Department of Education . Through agreements with other federal agencies, the administration announced that it would give the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) oversight of
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Click to expand Image Border Guard Bangladesh personnel stand guard in the Sadipur border area in Benapole, Jessore district, Bangladesh, June 3, 2026. © 2026 Kazi Salahuddin Razu/NurPhoto via AP Photo (London) – Indian authorities are forcibly expelling ethnic Bengali residents, mostly Muslims from
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“My skin has always been sensitive,” actress Novi Brown tells ESSENCE. But, it wasn’t until Brown’s esthetician noticed discoloration on her neck that everything changed. “Have you been spraying perfume?” she inquired. “Yes,” Brown responded.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Tina Koumoutsos was inside a downtown events space organizing postcards about voting rights for the women’s issues group she leads for the county Democratic Party when she noticed a familiar face on the big screen Sunday night.
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Tyra Banks has filed a lawsuit against Netflix over its docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model , alleging that producers selectively edited her interview and misrepresented her role in some of the show’s most controversial moments.
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Ukraine and European Union member states are expected to launch negotiations in mid-June on the reforms Kyiv should implement to comply with EU rule of law and fundamental rights standards. Progress on these issues will not only determine the pace of Ukraine’s EU accession but is essential to e
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Ten years ago Friday, a man armed with a semi-automatic rifle and semi-automatic pistol opened fire at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. He killed 49 people and wounded dozens more in what was at the time the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil since 9/11.
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Between the start of summer, the NBA Finals, and Father’s Day, there is so much to celebrate this June. But you know the day we’re looking forward to the most: Juneteenth , the day that officially honors the emancipation of the enslaved.
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State Policy Trends Midyear Analysis: Five Key Issues to Watch in 2026 Policy Analysis sramashwar June 11, 2026 June 16, 2026 Exclude from search No Automatic Redirect Off Sub-title New attacks on patients and shield law providers threaten remaining access to care
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From Arizona to Mississippi, data centers are sprouting up at an unprecedented rate across the country, with nearly 1,500 in development. Many of these projects have been shrouded in secrecy. As community members have become aware of their size, and their massive consumption of water and electricity
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As we noted in Monday’s newsletter , we are expecting 23 more opinions by early July. Compared to the past two terms, the court is actually ahead of schedule: At this point last year, there were 26 cases left to decide. And at this point in 2024, there were 27 cases awaiting a ruling.
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Mo Turner doesn’t often think about their time in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. In that building, they were Mauree — the first out nonbinary state legislator in United States history; the first Muslim elected in Oklahoma; a Black, queer, gender non-conforming lawmaker in one of the most co…
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The 2010s began with a burst of feminist victories that seemed to signal a new era. Barack Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, appointed Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, and signed the Affordable Care Act into law.
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Click to expand Image An Egyptian intelligence security detail member stands guard near a banner showing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. © 2021 Mahmud Hams/AFP via Getty Images In a living-room-sized hall of a political party’s Cairo headquarters, family members of prisoners gathered around a pho…
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Nakia Holmes — the Houston entrepreneur who helped build one of Black food culture’s most iconic brands from a parking lot hustle into a celebrity-magnet empire — let six words do the talking: “ Pull up hungry. We’re serving until it’s gone.
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The Supreme Court on Monday morning turned down, without comment, an appeal by an elementary school student who was barred from wearing a baseball cap with a picture of an AR-15 and the words “Come and Take It” to school.
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Supporters of same-sex marriage breathed a sigh of relief when the Roberts court denied review last year in Davis v. Ermold , a case in which a county clerk in Kentucky, Kimberly Jean Davis, challenged Obergefell v.
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By Akili King · Updated June 7, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Kerry Washington could teach a masterclass in effortlessness if she wanted to. She oozes this energy with all things she touches—be it her roles in hit shows like Scandal or with her sophisticated-yet-playful >her r
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By India Espy-Jones · Updated June 5, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… What do you gift a father who says they don’t need anything? With Father’s Day just over two weeks away, finding a gift for yours may feel like cracking a code. But, it doesn’t have to.
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Last week, multiple outlets reported that the Justice Department would be opening a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the 82-year-old iconic journalist who successfully sued Donald Trump—twice.
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By Shelby Stewart · Updated June 3, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… The family of Cyrus Carmack-Belton is speaking out after a South Carolina jury acquitted convenience store owner Chikei Rick Chow in the 2023 fatal shooting of the Black 14-year-old , calling the verdict a devas
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Click to expand Image The silhouettes of detainees being held at Delaney Hall during a protest on May 30, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey. © 2026 Matthew Hatcher / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images) Citing medical neglect, lack of sanitation, spoiled food, denial of bond, and coercion to sign …
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Newly appointed Beaumont ISD Superintendent Sandi Massey speaks during a school board meeting in Beaumont, Texas. Danielle Villasana for ProPublica No state has taken over as many local public school districts as Texas.
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The United States is one of only seven countries lacking a federal mandate for paid maternal or family leave. Within the country, only 13 states and D.C. have paid family and medical leave programs, acting as a lifeline for families.
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@traceeelissross / Instagram By India Espy-Jones · Updated June 1, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Flipping through a book of what feels like 1000 nail colors, you’re faced with the most difficult decision of your life: What color should my manicure be? Luckily, gone are the day
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On Friday, in response to a lawsuit brought by Democracy Forward, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund—which would have directly funded the work of antiabortion extremists. The $1.
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Adrian Moore was sharing a blanket with his friends, watching the sun come up over Morton Ranch High School before the first day of his senior year. Parents and teachers milled among the teenagers, overseeing the “Senior Sunrise” tradition to kick off the semester.
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By India Espy-Jones · Updated May 28, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Blush. Then more blush. Then even more blush. For Ngozi Esther Edeme , also known as Painted By Esther, too much blush is still never enough.
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By India Espy-Jones · Updated May 28, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Is that enough? Instead of putting down the blush, you compulsively pat on even more. After all, in 2026, there’s no such thing as blush blindness, especially for Black women.
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An anti-abortion group last month sued seven Utah fertility clinics, claiming their disposal of embryos as part of the in vitro fertilization process violates the state’s wrongful death law. The ministry Voice for the Voiceless believes it has a strong case because Utah is one of four states—Alabama
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In subway stations and under the shade of trees across New York City, Allison Julien met with domestic workers. She wanted to talk to them about their basic rights — the ones they’d been denied for decades.
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Click to expand Image People at a polling station during a parliamentary election in Yerevan, Armenia, June 20, 2021. © 2021 Sergei Grits/AP Photo Armenia will hold parliamentary elections on June 7 that will determine the country’s next government.
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Click to expand Image People at a polling station during a parliamentary election in Yerevan, Armenia, June 20, 2021. © 2021 Sergei Grits/AP Photo Armenia will hold parliamentary elections on June 7 that will determine the country’s next government.
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Updated May 26, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Few artists embody rockstar >Lenny Kravitz . For decades, Kravitz has built a fashion legacy rooted in individuality, sensuality, and an unapologetic embrace of self-expression.
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A teacher who wouldn’t cast her as a princess in a kindergarten skit shaped Kimberlé Crenshaw’s views. So did her efforts to diversify the hiring process and courses at Harvard Law School while she was a student.
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For the past 56 years, Naomi Campbell’s face card has never declined. The London-born supermodel, known for her witty grin, killer eyes, and gorgeous pout, has a look (and prowess) […] The post Naomi Campbell’s Beauty Evolution appeared first on Essence .
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If you’re looking for a way to elevate your summer wardrobe, the ultimate way to make your outfits pop is with the pants of the season. No, denim shorts are […] The post Balloon Pants Are The Elegant Trend Taking Over This Summer appeared first on Essence .
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When the justices meet for their private conference on Thursday, there is one high-profile petition for review they will not consider, even though it has been fully briefed since late January: an appeal by President Donald Trump seeking review of the $5 million jury verdict entered against him in th
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The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here . Since our last post, the Supreme Court has continued its one-in, one-out approach to the relist rolls.
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Mýa is back in the spotlight, and it’s for good reason. Although it’s been almost a decade since the release of her previous album, she’s maintained a consistent presence, culturally—whether […] The post R&B Rising: Mýa On ‘Retrospect,’ Staying Creative, And What Success Really Means appeared first
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The post This Gun Shop Stayed Open Despite Repeated Violations. Then a Cop Was Killed With One of Its Guns. appeared first on ProPublica .
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On the morning of Saturday, May 16, in Selma, Alabama, activists and organizers gathered near the Edmund Pettus Bridge before traveling to Montgomery for the “All Roads Lead to the South” national day of action protesting attacks on voting rights and Black political representation across the South.
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Advances in generative AI have made it easier than ever to create sexually explicit images of nearly anyone without their permission — and so-called “nudification apps” can digitally undress anyone with the click of a button.
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Civil rights organizations are sounding the alarm ahead of a May 20 House Judiciary Committee hearing targeting the Southern Poverty Law Center, warning that the proceeding is part of a broader campaign by the Trump administration and congressional Republicans to weaponize the federal government aga
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Netflix’s Nemesis opens with a familiar setup—a detective chasing a criminal who always seems one step ahead. But once the series moves forward, it becomes something you can’t take your […] The post Scene Stealers: Y’lan Noel, Matthew Law, And The Story Behind ‘Nemesis’ appeared first on Essence .
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“Seeing such a large, joyful community come together made me realize how much love and support exists, even if it’s not always visible," one attendee said. The post Queer South Asians Get Their Own Big Fat Desi Wedding appeared first on Rewire News Group .
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Click to expand Image Advocacy for Democracy Team (TAUD) members show solidarity with Andrie Yunus, a rights who suffered burns in an acid attack in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 16, 2026. © 2026 Willy Kurniawan/Reuters (Jakarta) – An Indonesian official announced on April 30, 2026, that the gov...
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More than a century after suffragists Nell Richardson and Alice Burke launched their 1916 cross-country campaign for women’s voting rights in the original “Golden Flyer,” the modern Driving the Vote for Equality tour continues carrying the fight for constitutional equality across the country—this ti
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This blog is part of our series for AANHPI Heritage Month. You can check out the next blog in the series here. My husband and I were happily settling into our second year as empty nesters when we joined an altogether different cohort: the sandwich generation.
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The word “Black” has been almost completely removed from a package of bills that have long been viewed as Congress’ main legislative vehicle to address the Black maternal health crisis, frustrating some advocates who feel Black women are being erased from the policy.
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Lena Waithe has never been one to follow the rules, and her style history proves it. Much like her groundbreaking work in Hollywood as a writer, producer, and actor, Waithe’s […] The post Lena Waithe’s Style Evolution Over The Years appeared first on Essence .
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Karrueche Tran has long had a stake in beauty. After years of collaborations and modeling, she founded her first-ever beauty brand, Ruechi Beauty in 2024. Then, a year later, announced […] The post Karrueche Tran’s Best Beauty Moments appeared first on Essence .
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Janet Jackson could teach a lesson on range if she wanted to. Throughout her music career, the Indiana-born entertainer has proven her expertise with a versatile portfolio of music: from […] The post Janet Jackson’s Beauty & Style Evolution appeared first on Essence .
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Young Hollywood starlets Tyriq Withers and Chase Infiniti are not only grabbing our attention in the worlds of TV & Film, and style. Now, the two have the internet wondering […] The post Are Chase Infiniti and Tyriq Withers Dating? The Internet Has Questions appeared first on Essence .
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As summer style shifts toward ease, versatility, and personality-driven dressing, celebrity stylist and influencer Scot Louie is stepping into the retail space with a collaboration designed to meet the moment.
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This story was produced by Honolulu Civil Beat, a nonprofit news organization covering Hawaiʻi that specializes in accountability and in-depth enterprise coverage. For more stories like this, subscribe to their newsletters. It was 1993, and Victoria Snyder wanted a baby.
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Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog. On Thursday, the court may decide, in Foothills Christian Ministries v.
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No matter your feelings towards Kevin Hart, his list of accomplishments is to be admired and respected. From taking home the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy […] The post Kevin Hart’s Company Fired Two Black Podcast Producers, Shelved All Their Work, Then Sued Them for Leaving app.
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Civil and voting rights organizations across the South are launching a wave of rallies, trainings and grassroots mobilizations in response to the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais , which decimated one of the last meaningful protections against racially discriminatory voting ma
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For years, many of us had heard, or even experienced the same trauma: the dreaded itchy scalp that came from wearing our hair in protective styles. While we couldn’t eliminate […] The post Black Women Were Told Braiding Pain Was Normal.
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Jamarah Amani was living in Pennsylvania when she had her first child. She had the care of a midwife who made her experience so much easier. The midwife got on the floor to show Amani yoga poses for back pain, answered all of her questions and stayed by her side through the birth. Then Amani […]
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Sherrah Hill, a mother of six, didn’t think a simple promise to her kids — that she would buy them ice cream with toppings to celebrate their good grades — could stress her out so much. But then she stood in one of the aisles of her local grocery store in South Florida, staring at […]
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I love a good project. So when the 2025-26 term began, I had a new one. I decided to try to attend all of the oral arguments for the term, even if I wasn’t covering the case for SCOTUSblog and regardless of how obscure the issue in the case was.
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As long as I can remember, Juneteenth was always celebrated in my house growing up. Maybe because my family on both sides are generationally Texan, and on my father’s side, […] The post A Guide To Juneteenth Celebrations Across The Country appeared first on Essence .
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Republican attorneys general continue quietly pushing for a rollback of civil rights in Section 504 disability case. The post How a Legal Challenge Over Gender Dysphoria Became a Fight for Disability rights appeared first on Rewire News Group .
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Most people who leave JP Morgan end up at another bank, a hedge fund, or something in fintech. Especially in this economy, where people are looking for something safe and […] The post Brooke Sharpton Quit A Six-Figure Finance Career To Build The Furniture Brand Black Women Actually Deserve appeared
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The post At Least 79 Kids Have Been Harmed by Tear Gas or Pepper Spray During Trump’s Immigration Crackdown appeared first on ProPublica .
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In the lead-up to our country’s 250th anniversary, Errin Haines is writing a series of columns to contemplate the complicated expansion of our democracy. Subscribe to The Amendment newsletter. Adriana George immigrated to the United States from the Caribbean at 21 years old and soon found community
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In an industry with an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, The Empties Edit helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your new beauty and wellness favorites, […] The post Why I’ll Be Reaching For This Whipped Body Butter All Summer appeared first on Essence .
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Not long ago, the best women’s basketball players on earth were spending their offseasons overseas just to make rent. Some were coaching youth camps and piecing together a living because […] The post Collect Your Coins, Sis: The Five Highest-Paid WNBA Players In 2026 appeared first on Essence .
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On Friday night, fantasy hair fanatics flocked to New York’s Altman building for the second edition of the city’s most-loved hair show, Black Hair Reimagined. Produced by Echelon Noir, a […] The post Inside The 2026 Black Hair Reimagined Show appeared first on Essence .
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After years of writing hit songs for award-winning artists—including Chloe x Halle, BLACKPINK, and Ariana Grande—Victoria Monét did us all a favor by blessing us with her angelic vocals. Going […] The post 12 Of Victoria Monét’s Most Iconic Beauty Moments appeared first on Essence .
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Click to expand Image Nepal’s prime minister, Balendra Shah, takes the oath of office, Kathmandu, March 27, 2026. © 2026 Niranjan Shrestha/AP Photo (Geneva) – Nepal’s recently elected Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) government, led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, which came to power on a wav...
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The post Connecticut Senate Approves More Towing Reforms, Expanding on Landmark 2025 Legislation appeared first on ProPublica .
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Last night, the 2026 Billboard Women in Music Awards—held at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles—honored the most influential voices in the music industry. Additionally, hosted by Keke Palmer, who was […] The post The Best Looks From The Billboard Women In Music Awards appeared first on Essence .
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The Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA, movement notched a win Thursday when the House voted to strip a pesticides provision from the farm bill. The amendment was introduced by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican who has bolstered the concerns of MAHA activists in the House.
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Six transgender Idahoans on Thursday sued to attempt to prevent from going into effect a new state law that criminalizes transgender people using bathrooms that align with their gender identity, including in private businesses.
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John Jones knows about voter suppression. Currently the president of Dickinson College, Jones—nominated in 2002 by President George W. Bush and confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate—served for almost two decades as a federal court judge.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Davenport that a group of faith-based pregnancy centers can litigate their challenge to New Jersey’s demands for information about the group’s fundraising practices in federal court.
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There’s a moment every loc wearer hits: standing in the beauty aisle, overwhelmed, wondering if you need all of this to take care of your hair. You don’t. Locs are […] The post The Only Products You Really Need for Locs—No, Seriously appeared first on Essence .
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In 1985, on the campus of Adelphi University on Long Island, Carlton Ridenhour and William Drayton Jr. (more commonly known as Chuck D and Flava Flav, respectively) connected for the […] The post Iconic Rap Group Public Enemy To Deliver Career-Spanning Set At ESSENCE Festival 2026 appeared first on
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Asked by the Texas Legislature to investigate last summer’s deadly flood at Camp Mystic, Casey Garrett recounted the harrowing early-morning hours as the Guadalupe River surged through cabins and reached deadly heights.
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Oprah Winfrey has never been someone who does things small (and she’s got the billions to prove it). At 72, the woman who turned a local Chicago talk show into […] The post Oprah Winfrey Is Bringing Her Entire Media Universe To Amazon appeared first on Essence .
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Requesting meetings with local law enforcement officials. Chatting up state legislators at the supermarket about restrictive immigration measures. Coming up with a list of questions for the local jail about capacity and transportation to other facilities.
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Beyoncé hasn’t been to the Met Gala in a decade. But, she’s returning to the gala next week, of course, as one of the co-chairs. So, that leaves us with […] The post Did Beyoncé Just Tease Her Met Gala Look? appeared first on Essence .
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Ever since Megan Thee Stallion announced that NBA star Klay Thompson cheated on her and that she was ending their relationship, people have had plenty of theories about where things […] The post Megan Thee Stallion Going Public With Klay Thompson Was Never The Problem appeared first on Essence .
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Most of us didn’t grow up watching our mothers work out. Not because they didn’t care about their health, but because they were usually doing the emotional (and sometimes physical) […] The post From YouTube To iFIT: How Darryl “BullyJuice” Williams Built A Multi-Million-Dollar Fitness Brand That Mee
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The new laws aim to boost maternal health in the state, as a political battle brews over a reproductive rights constitutional amendment voters must decide on later this year. The post Spanberger Signs ‘Momnibus’ Bills as Abortion Opponents Hit the Streets in Virginia March for Life appeared first on
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Click to expand Image Kazakhstan's national flag in Astana, January 13, 2023. © 2023 Turar Kazangapov/Reuters On April 22, courts in Kazakhstan delivered guilty verdicts in two unrelated criminal cases.
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Spelman, thy name we praise. The mere mention of Spelman College commands attention. Founded in 1881, the Georgia liberal arts college is universally recognized as the premiere institution of higher […] The post Scandal at Spelman? The Co-Queen Decision Sparking Uproar Among Alumnae And Students app
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Plus, Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules abortion is a "fundamental right," and Idahoans could soon vote on an abortion ballot measure. The post Federal Judge Blocks Kennedy’s Anti-Trans Policy appeared first on Rewire News Group .
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Everyone and their mama reviewed Emporio Armani’s Power of You before I even got to it. It was all over #FragranceTok, in every Sephora savings event haul video, and in […] The post ESScent Of The Week: Is Emporio Armani’s Power Of You Worth The Hype? We Tried It appeared first on Essence .
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With a global market worth of over $56 billion, handbags are one of the main drivers of the fashion industry. However, as Kathleen B. Casey shows in her latest book, The Things She Carried: The Social History of the Purse in America , they are more than just a fashionable accessory: Women’s purses a
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As my city awoke on April 19, 2026 for another Sunday morning, we learned the unimaginable had taken place in our own backyard. Eight children were eternally sleeping, another 13-year-old […] The post Will You Be There After? Shreveport’s Grieving Families Need More Than Our Sympathy appeared first
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Since our last post, the Supreme Court has done a bit of spring cleaning of the relist rolls.
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In the lead-up to our country’s 250th anniversary, Errin Haines is writing a series of columns to contemplate the complicated expansion of our democracy. Subscribe to The Amendment newsletter. In 1776, a group of White, male landowners in the original Thirteen Colonies wrote that all men were create
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Click to expand Image Smoke billows over the Mississippi River in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley. October 15, 2023. © 2023 Eli Reed for Human Rights Watch This Earth Day arrives at a sobering moment as the EPA continues to erase the safeguards it was created to uphold.
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Click to expand Image Afghan refugees board a truck with their belongings as they await deportation at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman on October 19, 2025. © 2025 Abdul Basil/AFP via Getty Images (New York) – Pakistani authorities have sharply escalated abusive raids, arbitrary detentio...
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What makes a woman unforgettable? Is it her beauty? Her elegance? For Teyana Taylor, being unforgettable is all about being confidently yourself. “I remember seeing those classic Revlon campaigns growing […] The post Teyana Taylor’s New Revlon Campaign Is Unforgettable appeared first on Essence .
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Courtly Observations is a recurring series by Erwin Chemerinsky that focuses on what the Supreme Court’s decisions will mean for the law, for lawyers and lower courts, and for people’s lives. […] The post Justice Thomas’ wrong-headed attack on progressivism appeared first on SCOTUSblog .
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A New Tool to Support Global Safe Abortion Advocacy Policy Analysis sramashwar <time datetime="2026-04-21T07:49:44-06:00" title="Tuesday, April...
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Yanar Mohammed’s assassination comes amid a number of killings as fellow campaigners warn women’s rights are going backwards In early March, two unidentified gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on Iraq’s most notable women’s rights activist, Yanar Mohammed, as she stood outside her home in th...
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The Supreme Court on Monday morning agreed to take up the case of a Catholic preschool challenging its exclusion from a Colorado “universal preschool” program. The justices also agreed to […] The post Supreme Court will hear religious liberty case on Catholic preschools and LGBTQ families appeared f
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“Are you documented?” Felicia, a nanny in New York City, hasn’t gotten the question in 20 years of work. But since President Donald Trump took office, potential employers now want to know. She never tells them she lacks permanent legal status. “I am not going to disclose that information.
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A Texas judge has temporarily blocked sweeping changes to the state’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program, delivering an early legal victory to a coalition of minority-owned businesses and civil rights […] The post Texas Judge Blocks Changes To HUB Program, Citing Executive Overreach a
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Last night, Gabrielle Union attended Tiffany’s Blue Book Gala in a beauty look worth its weight in gold. While stars witnessed the high jewelry collection unveiling at New York’s Park […] The post Exclusive: Gabrielle Union Valued Classic Beauty At Tiffany’s Blue Book Gala appeared first on Essence
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Mariah Carey has been making stylish appearances lately, from celebrating the rollout of her latest album to her performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. But, […] The post Get The Look: Channel Mariah Carey’s Ethereal White Look For Less appeared first on Essence .
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The stage is set, and March Madness is in full swing. The final four teams are battling in the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament at the United Center in […] The post Aerial Powers Partners With Silk Protein For Power Assist Campaign appeared first on Essence .
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As the weather continues to heat up, it’s not just a sign that summer is around the corner. It’s a cue that our favorite artists are hitting the road and […] The post These Are The Chic Clear Bags You Need For Festival Season appeared first on Essence .
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The post Texas Medical Board Sanctions Three Doctors for Delayed Care That Led to the Deaths of Two Pregnant Women appeared first on ProPublica .
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Today, Netflix has released the first trailer for Man on Fire, offering a closer look at its upcoming action drama led by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The seven-episode series reintroduces John […] The post WATCH: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Leads Netflix’s Man On Fire In First Trailer Release appeared first on
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This curated public multimedia syllabus spans the Revolutionary era and the long afterlife of feminist resistance—from the 19th century to the present. It includes works by series authors, books and articles, podcasts, films and television, primary-source collections, a Google Map of sites across th
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The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture is returning to form, tapping four women whose work has long shaped how Black stories are told, tasted, and remembered. Announced this week, Mara […] The post ESSENCE Fest 2026 Names Mara Brock Akil, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nina Compton As Curators appeared first on
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Conservative Christians tend to be the loudest anti-choice voices. But many faiths believe in—and fight for—reproductive rights. The post Abortion is a Religious Freedom: Opinion appeared first on Rewire News Group .
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“The night of my assault, I knew something horrific had happened to me. I cried myself to sleep feeling devastated, scared, confused, violated and deeply disrespected,” Emma Schwartz said during a Minnesota Senate committee hearing last year.
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Christopher John Rogers has officially landed at Old Navy. A new limited-edition capsule collection—led by Old Navy’s chief creative officer Zac Posen—brings the designer’s signature bold hues, intricate patterns, and […] The post Old Navy Taps Christopher John Rogers For A Limited-Edition Capsule C
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In a cultural moment where visibility feels both powerful and precarious, Elaine Welteroth is reframing what it means to be seen. Her latest collaboration with LOOK OPTIC—is more than a […] The post Elaine Welteroth’s Look Optic Collab Is A Love Letter To Black Women appeared first on Essence .
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It’s Cardi B’s season. We don’t make the rules. In the middle of her Little Miss Drama world tour, and ahead of her Essence Festival performance this July, Cardi B […] The post Cardi B’s Grow-Good Is Here To Help You Reach Your ‘Healthy Hair’ Goals appeared first on Essence .
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Click to expand Image Tisza supporters celebrate after Peter Magyar's victory speech in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026. © 2026 Sipa via AP Images (Budapest, April 14, 2026) – Hungary’s incoming government should take immediate steps to restore fundamental rights, dismantle abusive laws an...
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Over the last two months, we have laid out in detail our ideas about the key issues in the birthright citizenship case, Trump v. Barbara. Today, we compare our arguments […] The post Birthright citizenship: oral argument highlights appeared first on SCOTUSblog .
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One giant leap for was made for the entire human race last week. And a Black man lead the team who did it. On April 1, 2026, Victor Glover, Jr. […] The post Who Is Victor Glover, Jr.? 7 Things To Know About The First Black Man To Go Into Deep Space appeared first on Essence .
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By the time most people are figuring out what they want to do with their lives, Flau’jae Johnson has already been doing two of them professionally. At 21, the ball […] The post Flau’jae Johnson On The WNBA Draft, New Music And Building Two Careers At Once: ‘This Is What I’m Supposed To Be Doing’ ap.
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Amid a war in Iran, the Epstein Files, Americans gunned down in the Twin Cities, the gutting of the Department of Justice, and more, domestic health policy might not be at the top of mind for many. Yet, American children are being harmed.
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During oral argument in January on an Idaho law barring transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports, Justice Sonia Sotomayor briefly reflected on the spotlight that comes with […] The post The sports stars, hip-hop artists, and celebrity magicians playing a role in pending Supre
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Had the consequences not been ruinous for the men entrapped, the story would read like a comedy. Franklin Delano Roosevelt — before he served as 32nd president of the United States — in 1919 approved a secret operation to rid the U.S.
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Like her music, Jazmine Sullivan’s beauty has long belted from the soul. In 2008, she released her debut studio album, Fearless, which birthed her famous singles “Need U Bad” and “Bust […] The post Jazmine Sullivan’s Most Iconic Beauty Moments appeared first on Essence .
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A Supreme Court decision could overturn my state’s conversion therapy ban. That would be tragic for many LGBTQ+ kids. The post I Live in Colorado. Conversion Therapy Destroyed My Life appeared first on Rewire News Group .
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The narrative of single Black mothers had become a narrow, damaging and quite frankly a tired depiction of women to be pitied. On the contrary, we know that all mothers […] The post Black. Single. Mother: Inside Jamilah Lemieux’s Must-Read Memoir Dismantling The “Baby Mama” Stigma appeared first on
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A decades-old system for calculating insurance reimbursements can undervalue gynecological operations, delaying patient care and increasing out-of-pocket costs. The post Women’s Health Surgeries Reimbursed at Lower Rates, Doctors Say appeared first on Rewire News Group .
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Despite the growing recognition that cybersecurity is no longer confined to the digital realm, the gendered consequences of cyber incidents remain largely unexamined in national policy discussions. As a result, the United States continues to design and implement cybersecurity strategies that assume
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Jess Brownsberger intended to vaccinate her baby, just like her parents had done with her. Then the Tennessee mother saw how her daughter — who was born with a heart defect — experienced body rashes following some newborn shots.
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In March, the International Olympic Committee announced it will once again require genetic sex screening for women athletes and bar many transgender and intersex competitors from women’s events beginning with the 2028 Los Angeles Games—reviving a policy widely criticized for its scientific flaws and
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ESSENCE editors have tried what feels like every hair product on the market: the good, the bad, and even the ugly. But whenever Beyoncé launches a new Cécred collection, it […] The post What ESSENCE Editors Think Of Cécred’s New Styling Collection appeared first on Essence .
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The Asian woman in America has long been both overnamed and erased—reduced to stereotypes that obscure her humanity while fixating on her image. In Afong Moy, a teenage girl exhibited across the U.S. as “The Chinese Lady,” we see how fascination and domination intertwine: her body staged as spectacl
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS — In early December, drilling resumed near Mother’s Heart Learning Center. Newly installed gas wells dot property at 2020 S. Watson Road, less than one mile from the day care. One day in December, the sound of fracking machinery was so cacophonous that children couldn’t play outdo..
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When it comes to aging like fine wine, Pharrell Williams built a league of his own. For decades, the multi-hyphenate mogul has delivered culture-defining beats, boundary-breaking fashion, and of course, […] The post 17 Times Pharrell Changed The Beauty & Grooming Game appeared first on Essence .
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The beauty identity of Jill Scott began with a question proposed on her very first album: Who Is Jill Scott? The album, released in 2000, went platinum. Then, we received […] The post Jill Scott’s Beauty Evolution appeared first on Essence .
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Welcome to Black Wealth Watch, where we round up the biggest stories in Black business and economic news each week — the wins, the setbacks, the deals getting done, and […] The post Black Wealth Watch: 15,000 Black Businesses Lose Certification In Texas, LeBron James Enters Hospitality, And New Capi
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The largest medical association in the United States supports gender-affirming care — a stance it has reiterated in different ways over the last 10 years. But as Republicans press leading medical organizations on health care for transgender youth, the American Medical Association (AMA) is the latest
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The post RFK Jr. May Reverse a Peptide Ban He Calls “Illegal.” Former FDA Officials Say He Mischaracterized Their Work. appeared first on ProPublica .
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In an industry full of insiders, this new cultural beauty series is unlocking the gate-kept door. The Beauty Breakdown, a live series spotlighting emerging artists and industry transparency, found its […] The post This New Beauty Series Makes Black Makeup Artists More Visible appeared first on Essen
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Lately, it feels like everyone has something to say about billionaires. And more often than not, those conversations end up circling the same question: are they inherently the problem? This […] The post Jay-Z’s Wealth Isn’t The Problem. What He Does With It Might Be appeared first on Essence .
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It was a historic day at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral argument. Today’s newsletter has all you need […] The post SCOTUStoday for Thursday, April 2 appeared first on SCOTUSblog .
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A single IVF cycle can cost around $30,000. Donated drugs can save patients thousands of dollars and create community around a grueling process—but experts have safety and quality concerns. The post IVF is Pricey.
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The same battle is playing out in classrooms nationwide: an effort to blur the line between church and state. Especially in the South, from Texas to Tennessee, lawmakers are attempting to impose religion on public schools.
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After weeks of speculation, Ciara Miller, a cast member in the reality TV show Summer House, just found out her best friend and co-star Amanda Batula is dating her ex, […] The post 9 Times Ciara Miller Embodied Style & Grace appeared first on Essence .
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Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical on Wednesday of the Trump administration’s argument that the 14th Amendment does not extend birthright citizenship to the children of noncitizen parents. The high court heard oral arguments on April 1 in Trump v.
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Join Guttmacher at Women Deliver! April 1, 2026 jloewenberg March 31, 2026
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You can’t be what you can’t see. Acclaimed children’s rights activist Marian Wright Edelman helped coin this profound mantra and the organizers behind the Disney Dreamers Academy have taken serious […] The post A’ja Wilson On Dyslexia, The MET Gala And Mentoring The Next Generation Of Dreamers appea
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Olandria is one of the sexiest women alive. Now, she has the title as Sports Illustrated Rookie to back it all up. In South Florida today, the Love Island fan-favorite […] The post Olandria Slays As 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie appeared first on Essence .
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The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. It was a relatively quiet week […] The post Veterans benefits: a consensus candidate for cert appeared first on SCOTUSblog .
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Updated on March 31 at 1:11 p.m. The Supreme Court on Tuesday sent a challenge to Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy” – treatment intended to change a client’s sexual orientation […] The post Supreme Court sides with therapist in challenge to Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy” appeared first
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The Driving the Vote for Equality Tour is a cross-country campaign retracing the 1916 suffrage road trip, when activists drove across the United States to demand voting rights for women—this time calling on Congress to recognize the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment.
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The story of Black land loss in America is long, painful and very well documented. Over the last century, Black farmers have lost an estimated 16 million acres, much of […] The post Black Farmers Were Finally Getting a Path to Land Ownership.
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The post Trump’s Justice Department Dropped 23,000 Criminal Investigations in Shift to Immigration appeared first on ProPublica .
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On Saturday, March 28, 2026, millions showed up for the latest wave of No Kings protests, drawing an estimated 8 million people across more than 3,300 events worldwide. The flagship event was held in Minneapolis-St.
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At PRH, we dream of a future where reproductive health, rights, and justice are realized for all—and each LTA cohort brings that vision closer. This year’s Fellows gathered in Washington, DC, to build community, deepen advocacy, and move the work forward together.
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Click to expand Image People hold signs at a rally and press conference against the SAVE America Act at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 18, 2026. © 2026 Bryan Dozier/NurPhoto via Reuters The US Senate is currently debating the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bil...
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We’re excited to introduce the second in our series of animated videos, done in partnership with Briefly, on some of the term’s most important cases. This new video is an […] The post SCOTUStoday for Monday, March 30 appeared first on SCOTUSblog .
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Rozanda ‘Chilli’ Thomas is speaking out to offer clarity after rumors surged that she may have financially contributed to Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns. This revelation came after the star was […] The post As More Black Figures Align With Trump, Chilli Saying ‘I Am Not MAGA’ Is Absolutely Ne
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These days, it is easy to feel like the world is on fire: all of our bills are too high, we’re at war with Iran, the government is…Well, you know how stressful politics are right now. […] The post Celebrate Black Joy: This Week’s Best Uplifting Moments appeared first on Essence .
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Welcome to Behind The Beauty. Here, we highlight Black women in beauty who are taking the industry by storm and making history in their own right. Everyone from rising beauty […] The post Teri Johnson Celebrates Black Icons With Harlem Perfume Co. appeared first on Essence .
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It’s a harmful myth that a wash n’ go isn’t for 4C hair. Or worse, the texturist claim that our natural hair doesn’t look “done.” “The wash n’ go is […] The post Wash N’ Go Guide For 4C Hair This Spring appeared first on Essence .
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Adding It Up 2024: What the Latest Data Mean for Policy, Funding and Advocacy sramashwar March 27, 2026
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The elusive chanteuse, Mariah Carey, isn’t just known for her five-octave vocal range. She’s also the blueprint for glamour and has been setting trends for decades. From butterfly clips and […] The post Mariah Carey’s Glamorous Beauty Moments appeared first on Essence .
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Click to expand Image A protest against the transgender rights bill passed in Parliament, in Mumbai, India, March 25, 2026. © 2026 AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool India’s parliament passed a bill this week that changes how transgender people are legally recognized and removes their right to self-iden...
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In Authentically Aging, ESSENCE sits down with trailblazing Black women over 40 to discuss how they nurture their radiance. Each interview explores the sacred beauty rituals, unapologetic style, and evolved […] The post Pat Cleveland Discusses Her Beauty Philosophy appeared first on Essence .
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Cardi B agrees with Beyoncé. Just because you wear wigs doesn’t mean you don’t have healthy—or long—hair underneath. And, just weeks before Cardi B’s new haircare brand Grow-Good Beauty officially […] The post Cardi B Went All Natural For Jimmy Fallon appeared first on Essence .