Diana Vreeland, the legendary editor who once declared that the bikini was more important to fashion than the atom bomb, used to call Carolina Herrera (the woman, not the brand, […] The post ESScent O
Essence · Apr 17, 2026At Family Planning Associates in Chicago, in the office where staff take phone calls from potential abortion patients, a U.S. map colored in with red and green dry-erase markers notes the latest statu
The 19th · Apr 17, 2026Click to expand Image A picture taken on April 9, 2026 shows the aftermath of the previous day's Israeli airstrike that struck Qasmieh bridge, located on a main highway linking villages in the Tyre di
Human Rights Watch · Apr 17, 2026Today, 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
Essence · Apr 17, 2026Democrat Analilia Mejia has won the special election for a safely blue U.S. House seat in New Jersey, Decision Desk HQ projects, further narrowing Republicans’ already razor-thin edge in the chamber a
The 19th · Apr 17, 2026With Black maternal mortality rates remaining alarmingly high, a new wave of tech-driven solutions, including real-time advocacy app Pregnant and Black, is transforming how Black mothers navigate the
Essence · Apr 16, 2026Lisa Hanna has long embodied the ethos of “for us, by us.” Now, the Jamaican beauty queen is stepping into yet another evolution of her multifaceted career. After winning Miss […] The post Former Miss
Essence · Apr 16, 2026Conservatives are running a multi-layered campaign to try and ban abortion pills entirely. The post The Anti-Choice Movement’s Obsession with Abortion Pills (Podcast) appeared first on Rewire News Gro
Rewire News Group · Apr 16, 2026Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog. In Chiles v. Salazar, the Supreme Court held that […] The
SCOTUSblog · Apr 16, 2026Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has spent much of her career redefining what’s possible on the track, but her focus right now reaches beyond records and race times. In a conversation with ESSENCE, […] The p
Essence · Apr 16, 2026This 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 a
Ms. Magazine · Apr 16, 2026Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision making an
SCOTUSblog · Apr 16, 2026When rich women offer parenting advice, it usually evokes some eye-rolling from me. Because let’s be honest, sis: Although we have the same 24 hours in a day, most working […] The post Op Ed: Skims CE
Essence · Apr 16, 2026The 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 ESSE
Essence · Apr 16, 2026Conservative 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 Rew
Rewire News Group · Apr 16, 2026If you grew up in a Caribbean household, you knew Mauby before you knew its name. Someone was either making it, drinking it or trying to get their hands on […] The post International Soccer Star Ducke
Essence · Apr 16, 2026Content warning: This story references incidents of domestic violence. On January 18, 2025, Julia Gilbert kicked her fiancé out of their shared apartment. “When the apartment door shut, I remember kn
The 19th · Apr 16, 2026“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 Min
The 19th · Apr 16, 2026The post What You Should Know About Lead Contamination in Omaha, Nebraska appeared first on ProPublica .
ProPublica · Apr 16, 2026Christopher 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, intric
Essence · Apr 15, 2026They came to lobby against online sexual abuse and found lawmakers wrestling with abuse within their own ranks. For four years running, policy experts and survivor advocates with RAINN, the nation’s
The 19th · Apr 15, 2026The 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 […
SCOTUSblog · Apr 15, 2026The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released an 882-page report Tuesday about the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. The Act does just what it sounds like it would do: Makes it possible
Ms. Magazine · Apr 15, 2026Long before I understood the systemic consequences of abortion stigma on Black women and girls, I felt its harm. I had an abortion after an unintended pregnancy at 17. The […] The post Black Maternal
Essence · Apr 15, 2026On June 24, 2026, we’ll reach the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s infamous Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. This year, which would have been Roe’s 53rd anniversary, also c
Ms. Magazine · Apr 15, 2026Happy Black Maternal Health Week! We are celebrating the 10th year of Black Mama’s Matter Alliance hosting a week committed to the strength and resilience of Black-led perinatal, maternal, and reprodu
Physicians for Reproductive Health · Apr 15, 2026She’s wearing someone else’s lingerie when we meet her. Credit cards are nearly maxed. No real plan. Still grieving. Still becoming. And somehow, against every unspoken rule about who deserves […] The
Essence · Apr 15, 2026When Coco Gauff appeared in Miu Miu’s latest campaign sitting on a tennis court with natural hair, sporting a red polo, and touting a brown leather bag, the internet split in two. […] The post The Cos
Essence · Apr 15, 2026Guttmacher Statement at the 59th Session of the UN Commission on Population and Development Statement sramashwar <time datetime="2026-04-15T07:29:47-...
Guttmacher Institute · Apr 15, 2026In 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 E
Essence · Apr 15, 2026Opinion: The problem starts and ends with Democrats' unwillingness to wield their power and money—whether they want to admit it or not. The post Court Reform Is the Only Real Exit from Today’s Politic
Rewire News Group · Apr 15, 2026Consider what is actually lost when a Black mother dies. Almost four out of five Black mothers serve as the sole or co-breadwinner for their families. More than half are […] The post Black Maternal Mo
Essence · Apr 15, 2026JJ had a five-year plan to turn his life around. After being released from prison in 2022, he completed an 18-month job training program with the Los Angeles-based organization Homeboy Industries and
The 19th · Apr 15, 2026A leading voice in Black feminist scholarship will take center stage in Beverly Hills later this month, as Beverly Guy-Sheftall joins professor and dean emerita Bonnie Thornton Dill for a public conve
Ms. Magazine · Apr 14, 2026What kind of man would sue the state of Arizona on behalf of the women here? Dr. Paul Isaacson. Thanks to his recent win court (with legal lead the Center for Reproductive Rights), women in Arizona ar
Ms. Magazine · Apr 14, 2026Lifestyle influencer Obio Jones is using his life-threatening cancer diagnosis as an opportunity to educate and empower others. Jones has testicular cancer. The 33-year-old content creator turned digi
Essence · Apr 14, 2026Last night, Raven Johnson went 10th overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft with Indiana Fever selecting her to join their new roster. A point guard since 2021, she has been […] The post How 10th Overall Pick
Essence · Apr 14, 2026The post Colorado Marijuana Regulators Pledge Crackdown on Intoxicating Hemp appeared first on ProPublica .
ProPublica · Apr 14, 2026Attacks on Gender-Affirming Care & Abortion: The Same Tactics Used to Ban Life-Saving Care Report mcherins <time datetime="2026-04-14T12:08:18-06:00...
Guttmacher Institute · Apr 14, 2026This is the second installment of Deinfluencing Month, a series in our menopause newsletter where we explore some of the biggest viral health trends that the algorithm is constantly promoting to peopl
The 19th · Apr 14, 2026Sarah Trone Garriott, an ordained Lutheran minister since 2008, was invited to lead prayer at the Iowa State Capitol by her then-state senator. She started coming to the statehouse, which was only 10
The 19th · Apr 14, 2026The Justice Department accused the Biden administration of unfairly prosecuting anti-abortion activists the day after it fired at least four attorneys who were involved in prosecuting those cases. The
The 19th · Apr 14, 2026Happy publication day to SCOTUSblog’s own Sarah Isgur. Her new book Last Branch Standing offers “[a] myth-busting glimpse into the inner workings of the Supreme Court.” The post SCOTUStoday for Tuesda
SCOTUSblog · Apr 14, 2026It’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
Essence · Apr 14, 2026CultureCon is expanding beyond its annual Brooklyn gathering with the launch of CultureCon Collective, a new platform designed to support creatives throughout the year. The move builds on the festival
Essence · Apr 14, 2026The laws compound existing health-care disparities queer communities disproportionately face. The post Doctors Can Refuse To Treat LGBTQ+ Patients in Several States—These Religious Exemption Laws Lead
Rewire News Group · Apr 14, 2026If you didn’t know Grace Ladoja before, you do now. The Nigerian creative and Homecoming Festival founder just made history as the first African woman to design a signature Nike […] The post Grace La
Essence · Apr 14, 2026I have never once called myself a runner. I do Orange Theory religiously, and that community feels like home. But run clubs, pace groups, and all of that has always […] The post If You’ve Ever Said “
Essence · Apr 14, 2026This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for The Marshall Project’s newsletters, and follow
The 19th · Apr 14, 2026WASHINGTON — Fatima Goss Graves, CEO and president of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) and cofounder of the TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund, released the following statement after the resignation o
National Women's Law Center · Apr 14, 2026Everybody’s favorite Huskie just became a Dallas Wing. The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday night in New York […] The post Azzi Fudd Selected No. 1
Essence · Apr 14, 2026In the weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran, the conflict in the Middle East has created massive humanitarian need while further shattering the aid system. Although a fragile cea
Ms. Magazine · Apr 14, 2026Click 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 gov
Human Rights Watch · Apr 13, 2026This year alone, rom-coms like The Drama and You, Me & Tuscany have put Black women in the mood to find love. Or, at least for a date night. But, […] The post Nia Long’s Favorite Estée Lauder Serum Is
Essence · Apr 13, 2026Click to expand Image Special police forces in a Kazakh court on the day of the sentencing of 19 people accused of "inciting ethnic hatred." Taldykorgan, April 13, 2026. © 2026 Melirim Bakytzhanqyzy/R
Human Rights Watch · Apr 13, 2026Over 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 citize
SCOTUSblog · Apr 13, 2026In the final weeks of the 2020 election, as Donald Trump’s false claims of fraud intensified, a small group of federal officials found themselves in a windowless room at the Justice Department confron
Ms. Magazine · Apr 13, 2026One 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
Essence · Apr 13, 2026Pregnancy should be a time of joy, anticipation, and care. For Black women, pregnancy often comes with an added layer of vigilance. As we continue doing the work to alleviate […] The post Prevent And
Essence · Apr 13, 2026A growing number of federal lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for the resignation or expulsion of Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who represents California’s 14th Congressional District,
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