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The very first Carol’s Daughter haircare recipes were whipped up in founder Lisa Price’s home in Brooklyn. Since 1996, she’s been the textured hair chef of her neighborhood, cooking up collections. No
The Trump administration has gotten rather … hormonal. As someone who cares deeply about the science and politics of all kinds of bodily matters, including and especially hormonal health and treatment
Today, LeBron James will join the Philadelphia 76ers after spending the past eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 22-time All-Star has agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with a player
Though she loved nature and the environment from an early age, Dorceta Taylor often found herself as the only Black student in her science classes in the United States, a new experience for her after
When reproductive justice makes headlines, the conversation usually narrows to legislation or court rulings. At the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, SisterSong pushed back on that framing. Reproducti
The suit states administrators at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center claimed such a procedure would violate Catholic doctrine. A new lawsuit accuses Penn State Health of violating a Pennsylva
Welcome to SCOTUSblog’s recurring series in which we interview experts on different supreme courts around the world and how they compare to our own. Today’s column focuses on the Constitutional Court
When asked during a 2022 appearance at the University of Pennsylvania about the opinions of which she was most proud, Justice Elena Kagan cited her 2015 opinion in Kimble v. Marvel Entertainment, LLC
Angel Reese has another landmark collaboration to add to her growing résumé. Mattel has unveiled a Barbie Signature doll modeled after the WNBA star, entrepreneur and philanthropist, while Reebok is r
We’ve been patting our weave since before Beyoncé said to . Itchy scalp while wearing braids and wigs is an unresolved issue in the Black community. Studies show darker skin is more prone to dehydrati
In case you missed it, actor Matt Damon recently shared his memories of taking an acting class with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson when they were both students at Harvard, noting that he bragged to his
“just got hospitalized for being cringe. they put me in the awk ward”
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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
Remember those summer reading challenges from our youth? Schools and local libraries tried to incentivize reading over the summer with prizes like ice cream, pizza, and toys. They should really bring
“What a shallow statement that screams he was rejected by intelligent women,” one person wrote in response to the Fox News host’s remarks.
Eating disorders have often been erroneously understood as a “women’s issue."
Singer Nivea recently announced that she’s been diagnosed with leukemia , but she shared the news without sadness or fear, because treatment so far has been positive, and so has her mindset. She share
Every year, roughly half a million Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most common forms of dementia. Women represent more than two-thirds of those diagnosed, and researchers
The Trump administration has a new plan for teenagers learning about pregnancy: Beginning this summer, it will steer millions of dollars toward organizations that focus on anatomy, fertility tracking,
I still remember standing in line outside the original Ben & Jerry’s, trading neighborhood gossip while debating which new flavor to try. Back then, the company stood for more than ice cream—it was pr
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 pro
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"This collection, that I got to create with an incredible group of women, brings to life pieces that fit perfectly into the world of Daisy Chain Fields."
For as long as anyone remembers, no childcare center on Kauaʻi has had a single opening for an infant or toddler. Not one. On this tropical island lush with vegetation, the childcare landscape is deso
Congratulations! Giving birth is one of life’s biggest and most sacred miracles. A newborn baby brings an infinite amount of joy, gratitude and pure marvel. That new life can also cause sadness, anxie
Today is retired Justice Anthony Kennedy’s 90th birthday. Kennedy joined the Supreme Court in 1988 and retired in 2018. Morning Reads Senator Whitehouse aims to keep Supreme Court ethics conversation
This year’s specialty category is putting a spotlight on the beauty in aging. Our guest editor and ESSENCE Beauty Awards 2026 model Coco Mitchell, known for her work with Christopher John Rogers, ESSE
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More Americans now hold absolutist positions, supporting legal access to abortion in all or most cases and opposing government regulation altogether. It’s been four years since the Supreme Court’s dec
From left: Mark McAfee is interviewed by ProPublica audio producer Gabrielle Berbey and reporter Annie Waldman at Raw Farm in Fresno, California. Sarahbeth Maney for ProPublica I never thought I’d spe
Click to expand Image Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani of Niger attends the Alliance of Sahel States second summit on security and development, in Bamako, Mali, December 23, 2025. © 2025 Mali Government Infor
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For 34-year-old Columbus, Ohio native Antoinette Wooden, a practice that was initially meant to temporarily soothe during a time of unexpected change ended up shifting her future in the best way. It a
This brief reviews the different sources of abortion data in the United States, the factors that have affected abortion rates across the U.S, before and after Roe v. Wade, and what we may see as the T
For several reasons, Black men have often been expected to carry life’s burdens without complaint. Wounds to Wisdom , a new documentary premiering at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festiv
A new documentary, State of Firsts , released during Pride Month, chronicles Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.)’s historic path to Congress amid growing anti-transgender rhetoric. It is now showing in select
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has taken a step beyond most other women’s sports leagues by requiring genetic sex testing for female athletes. Despite being targeted at transgender women, this p
Born to Dance, Forced to Run is a powerful new documentary that follows Steeven Labady, a queer Haitian dancer whose relentless pursuit of his artistic dreams is continually upended by displacement, a
According to Blake Lively's allegations, Justin Baldoni repeatedly discussed his porn addiction and personal sex life, made comments about her body and improvised physical intimacy that had not been c
There is something extraordinary about watching history unfold, not from the front row as a spectator, but as someone who has faithfully shown up year after year. For seven women from New Orleans , ES
Going under the knife was never a requirement for a breast lift. At least, for a temporary one. Since 1994, when Victoria’s Secret launched their iconic Miracle Bra, push-up bras have been the brand’s
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 cont
On Monday, Nolan Xavier Wells was laid to rest at Center Pointe Church in his hometown of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The handsome teen with a charming smile would have celebrated his 19 th birthday o
Journalists do more than write and edit—many of us also watch TV. A lot of it. Partly, we need to stay on top of pop culture news: Who’s talking about abortion on TV? How many series feature queer pro
These horrors, perpetrated by immigration enforcement officers, are exactly what the federal government approved billions to fund this summer. The post Why Attacks on Immigrant Communities Are Reprodu
Masked law enforcement officers in tactical gear throwing civilians to the ground. In some cases — like Renee Good, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Guerrero — officers shoot civilians dead .
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 starte
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey validates the culture through this quarter-billion-dollar Hollywood production—best seen and appreciated in movie theaters. So, why did some react to this latest retell
"The double standards need to be eliminated."
It has been said that nothing happens without electricity. From industry to small mom-and-pop businesses, to households across America, the utility industry provides the power people need to live thei
Click to expand Image Displaced Sudanese people who fled El-Fasher after the city fell to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), walk in the Um Yanqur camp, located on the southwestern edge of Tawila, in wes
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority , Incorporated added six accomplished women to its sisterhood this week during the organization’s 72nd International Boule in Las Vegas. The sorority conferred honorary memb
This story was originally reported by Chabeli Carrazana of The 19th , and republished through Rewire News Group’s partnership with the 19th News Network. It was a frigid January morning in Minneapolis
Organizations serving American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of violence say reductions in federal funding have led to over 1,000 unmet requests for help, according to a new report. The Urban Ind
The man identified as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who fatally shot a Colombian immigrant in Maine on Monday had a documented history of domestic violence against two previous
The U.S. ranks as the 19th most dangerous country for women, 11th in maternal mortality, 30th in closing the gender pay gap, 75th in women’s political representation, and painfully lacks paid family l
