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A photo of Bernita Bowlding made the rounds on the internet earlier this month. Most people commented about how clearly the photo, the woman sitting on a D.C. Metro train on July 4, surrounded by mask
For nearly two decades, Oprah Winfrey’s Leadership Academy for Girls has stood as one of the most ambitious philanthropic investments in education by a Black woman. Now, the next chapter of that missi
DETROIT — Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, a top Black House Democrat, was making the case for a moderate politician running on boosting jobs and manufacturing. Six years ago, it was to crowds in h
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
Isaiah Falls is seeing years of work pay off in real time. His audience has grown considerably since “Florida Baby” helped bring more listeners into his world, and the success has given him room to re
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
When Rae Rivers read news reports about a growing foodborne illness in multiple states, the Rhode Island mother of two panicked. The disease, known as cyclosporiasis, has previously spread through imp
There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when Black love meets Black joy against a backdrop most of us only dream about. That’s exactly what unfolded when friends and family gathered in Dubai t
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
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Senate Democrats introduced a bill Wednesday that would codify women’s right to serve in combat. The legislation, called the “Women Add Resourcefulness and Resilience to Improve Operational Readiness
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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. Justice William Brennan’s legacy is inextr
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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 releas
As the Supreme Court awaits word on whether Congress will approve its request for more security funding , Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reflected on what it’s like to be accompanied by security guards
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Global partnership will strengthen integrated approaches to health, nutrition, and poverty reduction. Media Contact: Laurel Lundstrom, llundstrom@pathfinder.org July 30, 2026—Pathfinder International
Lizz Winstead explains why political comedy shouldn’t just make you mad and call it a day. In this episode of B*tch, Listen, Imani Gandy tests her theory that the best political humor doesn’t win argu
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
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
Amid an ongoing FDA re-review of mifepristone, awareness of the safety and prevalence of the abortion pill remains limited. This KFF poll also finds that the voters who say abortion policy is an impor
“My husband will show me pictures, and it’s as if someone removed pages from a photo album.”
Princess Moss couldn’t help but to cry as she discussed her journey from growing up in rural Virginia to leading the nation’s largest labor union — the National Education Association (NEA). “There wer
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 Adid
The Trump administration’s ceaseless attacks on immigrant communities continue to bring tragedy and death to people who are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time: After ICE agents shot into the
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 wh
President Trump and his Republican backers have been determined to gut the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and expanded Medicaid coverage ever since his first term in office. This year he is finally getting
Strengthening post-abortion care – Evidence driving action in humanitarian contexts jloewenberg July 29, 2026
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, int
Attorneys for Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman on trial for strangling her three young children in 2023, argued before a jury Tuesday that Clancy should not be held criminally responsible for t
A federal judge is about to see something the rest of the world hasn't: some of the DOJ’s unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files. On July 25, U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered the Justice Departmen
Sexual confidence begins with you. It’s not even about your partner. What do you want? How do you want to feel? How do you see yourself? Focus on you. Women have been conditioned to focus on pleasing
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. On a hot summer afternoon with 10 days to g
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
I rehearsed the doctor’s visit in my head before I even got to the parking lot. I knew exactly how I was going to describe the numbness in my hands, the exhaustion that sleep never seemed to touch, th
Light that grill, break out the swimsuits and get ready to blast the season’s unofficial anthem, Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince. Like you, we’re excited about longer days, unforgetta
In this Q&A, climate researcher Apolinar Contreras discusses how climate change is affecting women’s reproductive health, livelihoods, and resilience in Bolivian Indigenous communities—and what must c
President Donald Trump has returned to the Supreme Court to challenge a second jury award to E. Jean Carroll. Look to the Morning Reads section for more on the new petition for review. At the Court On
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 thr
America's monuments tell us who matters. Yet on the National Mall, where presidents, generals and founding fathers dominate the landscape, women's contributions remain strikingly absent. The battle ov
This reporting was supported by the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism Domestic Violence Impact Reporting Fund . SAN FRANCISCO — For a long time, reaching out for help felt insurmountable. Thr
Click to expand Image Makeshift shelters for communities displaced from Nagero County to Bazia, Wau County, South Sudan, November 18, 2025. © 2025 Joe Falzetta South Sudan’s army, opposition forces, a
Packing for Martha’s Vineyard is all about embracing effortless coastal style with pieces that feel timeless, versatile, and polished. Whether your itinerary includes leisurely mornings in Edgartown,
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 lo
Front & Center amplifies the voices of Black women navigating poverty—highlighting their struggles, resilience and dreams as they care for their families, build careers and challenge systems not built
Ipas research with Indigenous communities in Bolivia shows how drought, floods and food insecurity are affecting reproductive health, livelihoods and gender dynamics. In rural Bolivia, the weather no
Graffiti helmets, custom jerseys, and the coldest softball game on Earth. That’s how we’d describe this past Saturday afternoon at the second annual ICE Studios Series. The woman’s softball tournament
If you want to hide something from a Black person, put it in a book. The origins of this controversial statement are sometimes linked to our fallen icons Malcolm X and Frederick Douglass . The particu
Economic development is usually told through the lens of numbers – jobs created, contracts rewarded, and dollars invested. However, at this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture, we put the women respons
CLEVELAND, MISSISSIPPI – Going for nearly a year with broken heating and air conditioning has been miserable for Ashley Matthews. But the last few months have been unbearable – and potentially dangero
Nearly one in two women has experienced domestic violence (DV) in their lifetime, yet accountability remains limited, as nearly half of survivors never report their abuse to law enforcement. Out of fe
“You got to keep up!” Kyla Pratt exclaims when I tell her how active she’s been lately. She has a valid point. In the past few months alone, she stopped by Scott Evans’ House Guest , and she also appe
Sometimes concurring opinions of justices add little to what is in the court’s decision. Other times, however, they take a very different approach and urge a major change in the law. In my last column
