Wash N’ Go Guide For 4C Hair This SpringIt’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 SpriEssence · Mar 27, 2026
We Need a Word for What’s Happening to Jewish WomenEver since I’ve been writing about slut-shaming, I’ve been called a slut and a whore. In the 1990s, the age of doorstopper phone books (the kind with white pages and yellow pages), I received alarmingMs. Magazine · Mar 27, 2026
Could This Be the Last Women’s History Month?Since 1987, the United States has celebrated Women’s History Month every March. We have used this month to correct the record. To make sure that the women who built this nation—who are often systematiMs. Magazine · Mar 27, 2026
Adding It Up 2024: What the Latest Data Mean for Policy, Funding and AdvocacyAdding It Up 2024: What the Latest Data Mean for Policy, Funding and Advocacy sramashwar March 27, 2026 <div class="field field--name-field-exclude-from-sea...Guttmacher Institute · Mar 27, 2026
Government to Investigate States That Require Insurers to Cover Abortion CarePlus: Olympics ban trans women from women's events, requires genetic testing; and Colorado pioneers a creative legal strategy to protect abortion. The post Government to Investigate States That RequirRewire News Group · Mar 27, 2026
The War on Our Bodies Is a War on DemocracyIt is essential to zero in on abortion rights and the array of attacks happening in real time throughout this country. The headlines may not always be above the fold, but that doesn’t make the realityMs. Magazine · Mar 27, 2026
The key arguments in the birthright citizenship caseOn April 1, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in one of the highest-profile cases of the 2025-26 term – and indeed, one of the biggest cases in several […] The post The key arguments in the bSCOTUSblog · Mar 27, 2026
SCOTUStoday for Friday, March 27As you might have seen yesterday, we have a favor to ask those of you who are in the legal profession: Could you fill out this brief survey about your […] The post SCOTUStoday for Friday, March 27 appSCOTUSblog · Mar 27, 2026
No, Abortion Pills Are Not Poisoning Your Drinking WaterOpinion: A new GOP bill would require patients to collect their “medical waste” after a medication abortion, supposedly to protect the environment. That’s deliberate, strategic disinformation. The posRewire News Group · Mar 27, 2026
A composer brings music, joy and trans visibility to her churchThere are congregations that would brand her a sinner. But here at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church in Boston, Rachel Burckardt gives voice to the angels. She’s 71, transgender, a civil engineer byThe 19th · Mar 27, 2026
Mariah Carey’s Glamorous Beauty MomentsThe 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 poEssence · Mar 27, 2026
They protested at No Kings. Now they’re running for office.Kendra Sullivan was at her family’s cabin in the Allegheny Highlands region in late October “just planning on having a low-key country weekend.” But the cabin has internet, so messages kept coming in The 19th · Mar 27, 2026
Dolores Huerta feared speaking about her abuse for years. The farmworkers she advocates for understand.Every survivor of sexual assault is forced to make a calculation: What are the repercussions if they speak out? Dolores Huerta felt the weight of the entire labor rights movement, which she feared wouThe 19th · Mar 27, 2026
The Horrors That Could Lie Ahead if Vaccines VanishThe post The Horrors That Could Lie Ahead if Vaccines Vanish appeared first on ProPublica .ProPublica · Mar 27, 2026
Tank vs. Tyrese: Breaking Down the Verzuz Battle Between R&B KingsThere’s a particular kind of memory that R&B holds — one that doesn’t just live in the mind, but in the body. It’s in the way a song lingers long […] The post Tank vs. Tyrese: Breaking Down the VerzuzEssence · Mar 26, 2026
Why the manosphere reveres the ‘Pilates girl’On the most recent season of Netflix’s reality dating behemoth “Love is Blind,” Chris Fusco, a 33-year-old account executive and Army veteran, joined the legions of men who have left this show as villThe 19th · Mar 26, 2026
India’s Transgender Rights Bill a Huge SetbackClick 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 thaHuman Rights Watch · Mar 26, 2026
6 key insights to help fight abortion stigma from our 2025 researchAbortion stigma causes more than social harm; it is a measurable barrier to global health. It determines whether someone feels safe seeking abortion, whether a provider feels confident about offering Ipas · Mar 26, 2026
Telehealth Abortions Increased in States that Ban Abortion in 2025: ReportA new Guttmacher Institute report found that as more people accessed care virtually, fewer traveled across state lines for abortion access. The post Telehealth Abortions Increased in States that Ban ARewire News Group · Mar 26, 2026
Pat Cleveland Discusses Her Beauty PhilosophyIn 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 eEssence · Mar 26, 2026
Cardi B Went All Natural For Jimmy FallonCardi 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 […]Essence · Mar 26, 2026
Why E. Marie Is The Black-Owned Luxe Brand You Need For Your Spring TravelsEula Smith spent more than two decades at Nordstrom, steadily rising through senior leadership before making the bold decision to step away and invest in herself. She first launched EMS […] The post WEssence · Mar 26, 2026
Megan Thee Stallion Stunned In Blonde Updo At ‘Moulin Rouge’ After PartyThe greatest thing you’ll ever learn is how to master an updo. On Tuesday night, after Megan Thee Stallion made her broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, she still […] The post Megan Thee StallEssence · Mar 26, 2026
She Wanted to Be Free: Black Women’s Revolutionary ResistanceOna Judge was one of at least nine enslaved people owned by George and Martha Washington. At the end of Washington's presidency, the first family prepared to return to Mount Vernon, their Virginia plaMs. Magazine · Mar 26, 2026
Brady violations, child abduction, qualified immunity, and confessions of errorThe Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. This week, the Supreme Court starteSCOTUSblog · Mar 26, 2026
We Did the Reading. Fascism Came Anyway (Podcast)The education was real. The learning was real. So why didn't institutions move? Imani doesn't have a clean answer. That's the whole point. The post We Did the Reading. Fascism Came Anyway (Podcast) apRewire News Group · Mar 26, 2026
Meet Marvina Robinson, The First Black American Woman To Own A Champagne BrandWomen’s History Month is an important time to celebrate women of our past who have fearlessly opened doors and left undeniable marks throughout various industries. We thank them for the […] The post MEssence · Mar 26, 2026
Trans gun owners didn’t feel safe at the range. So they built their own.This story originally appeared in The Buckeye Flame. On a chilly February afternoon, Fifi carries mugs filled with Mexican hot chocolate across their family farm in Lorain County, Ohio. A goat watchesThe 19th · Mar 26, 2026
For These Black Women, Planning For Death Is The Ultimate Act Of CareDeath and legacy planning rarely enter everyday conversation. Wills, life insurance policies, medical directives, and funeral arrangements are often postponed until a crisis strikes. However, for manyEssence · Mar 26, 2026
Meet Arana Hankin-Biggers, The Woman Behind One Of New York’s Most Coveted Cannabis DispensariesPioneering in a space that has historically disenfranchised Black people can feel aspirational for most. But for Arana Hankin-Biggers, it is a feat born of a lifelong commitment to excellence […] The Essence · Mar 26, 2026
‘I can’t keep up:’ Many single moms were struggling to get by. Then gas prices shot up.The rise in gas prices happened so quickly, single mom Luna Rosado has barely had time to adjust. Rosado fills her tank twice a week to commute to her two health care jobs and shuttle her three kids The 19th · Mar 26, 2026
An OB-GYN Was Repeatedly Accused of Sexual Misconduct. The State Medical Board Let Him Keep Practicing.The post An OB-GYN Was Repeatedly Accused of Sexual Misconduct. The State Medical Board Let Him Keep Practicing. appeared first on ProPublica .ProPublica · Mar 26, 2026
“This Is What It Means to Be Minnesotan”: Why My Neighbors Continue to Stand Up Against ICEThe post “This Is What It Means to Be Minnesotan”: Why My Neighbors Continue to Stand Up Against ICE appeared first on ProPublica .ProPublica · Mar 26, 2026
This Sheriff Says His Department Eliminated Racial Bias. Data Shows Otherwise.The post This Sheriff Says His Department Eliminated Racial Bias. Data Shows Otherwise. appeared first on ProPublica .ProPublica · Mar 26, 2026
Middle East Conflict: Rhetoric, Actions Flout Laws of WarClick to expand Image Contrails from Israeli fighter jets in the sky over Tyre, Lebanon, March 24, 2026. © 2026 Fabio Bucciarelli/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images (New York, March 26, 2026) – THuman Rights Watch · Mar 26, 2026
Reproductive coercion is a serious violation of bodily autonomyReproductive coercion is a serious violation of bodily autonomy sramashwar March 25, 2026 <div class="field field--name-field-exclude-from-search field--t...Guttmacher Institute · Mar 25, 2026
Minnesota Kicks Off Legal Battle With Trump Administration to Hold ICE Shooters AccountableThe post Minnesota Kicks Off Legal Battle With Trump Administration to Hold ICE Shooters Accountable appeared first on ProPublica .ProPublica · Mar 25, 2026
Creators for Change Council: Building Narrative Power in Real TimeWe are in a moment where culture is being shaped in real time—and too often, the narratives about Black women are defined without us. At In Our Own Voice, we believe that must change. The post CreatorNational Black Women's RJ Agenda · Mar 25, 2026
Brooke DeVard Gets Ready for the Moment in H&M at Black Women in HollywoodAt ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood, every detail matters from the conversations that shape culture to the way we choose to show up in the room. For Brooke DeVard, getting […] The post Brooke DeVard GEssence · Mar 25, 2026
The End of Roe v. Wade Didn’t Start the Crisis—It Revealed ItThe overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 changed the entire landscape of abortion access and simultaneously revealed the inequities and fault lines operating during the Roe era. When Roe Fell considers Ms. Magazine · Mar 25, 2026
Meta and YouTube ordered to pay $3 million to young woman in social media addiction trialAfter nine days of deliberation, a Los Angeles jury found Google and Meta liable for harms stemming from the design of their social media products on Wednesday and ordered them to pay $3 million in coThe 19th · Mar 25, 2026
When the fight for equality comes at survivors’ expenseThis 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 analysis. For decades, Dolores Huerta kept a secret shThe 19th · Mar 25, 2026
Georgia mother released on bond as judge questions abortion-related murder chargeA Coastal Georgia district attorney and a Superior Court judge said Monday they were doubtful that enough evidence exists to move forward with a malice murder charge against a 31-year-old Camden CountThe 19th · Mar 25, 2026
Equal Pay Is Getting Pushed Further Away. We’re Pushing Back.Amid the celebrations of Women’s History Month, it is a bitter irony Equal Pay Day—marking how far into the year women must work to earn what men did in the previous year—has been pushed back to MarchMs. Magazine · Mar 25, 2026
March 31, Join Ms. Live: All You Ever Wanted to Know About Menopause, From Symptoms to Systemic ReformDespite affecting roughly half the population, menopause remains under-researched, underfunded and often stigmatized—leaving many without adequate medical guidance or institutional support. On TuesdayMs. Magazine · Mar 25, 2026
The Supreme Court and voting identificationCourtly 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 SCOTUSblog · Mar 25, 2026
As Deadline Looms, Many Public Health-Care Facilities Still Lack Accessible Medical EquipmentToo-high exam tables and standing weight scales can keep bigger-bodied people or those with limited mobility from getting full reproductive health care. Federal ADA guidelines from 2024 are supposed tRewire News Group · Mar 25, 2026
SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, March 25It’s going to be another busy day at the Supreme Court, and it’s expected to start with opinion announcements. The post SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, March 25 appeared first on SCOTUSblog .SCOTUSblog · Mar 25, 2026
Exclusive: Dionne Warwick Reflects On Legacy As She Prepares For Final Album, ‘DWuets’At a time when few artists can claim six decades of doing it at the highest level, Dionne Warwick is preparing to close her recording career on her own terms. […] The post Exclusive: Dionne Warwick ReEssence · Mar 25, 2026
Social media is trying to sell you on lymphatic drainage massage. Is that really something you need?You probably know about your circulatory system and your immune system. But there’s a lesser known system that helps defend against disease and works alongside the heart and vessels that pump blood thThe 19th · Mar 25, 2026
Aretha Franklin’s Most Iconic Beauty MomentsThere’s no question that Aretha Franklin is our Aries Angel. The Queen of Soul—who performed at the first ESSENCE Festival in 1995—began her career in the church. She later bellowed […] The post ArethEssence · Mar 25, 2026
Abortion Provider Challenges Colorado Parental Notification Law Under 1972 ERA and 2024 Right to Abortion AmendmentAs Republicans ever more relentlessly attack abortion rights in states across the country, women’s rights advocates are rediscovering underutilized state equal rights amendments (ERAs) and using newlyMs. Magazine · Mar 25, 2026
Feel Like You’re Sending Your Resume Into The Abyss? You’re Not Alone—Try These MovesIt’s harder than ever to get a job today, and, just the same, it’s a tough time to even land an interview or recruiter screening call. A few things have […] The post Feel Like You’re Sending Your ResEssence · Mar 25, 2026
In D.C., Black Workers Are Losing Jobs At The Highest RatesThe labor market has been on a weakening streak since early 2025. Amid the mayhem, layoffs hit highs, women were pushed out of the workforce in droves, and Black women […] The post In D.C., Black WorkEssence · Mar 25, 2026
Young women feel left behind under Trump’s economyConcerned. Nervous. Uncertain. Worried. Pessimistic. Bad. Those were some of the words used by young women in battleground states when asked how they felt about the direction of the United States in tThe 19th · Mar 25, 2026
Republicans Want Tougher Mail-In Voting Rules. SCOTUS Could Deliver.On March 24, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Watson v. the RNC , a case challenging whether states can count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, if they were postmarked on or before EMs. Magazine · Mar 24, 2026
Living in the Archive: How the Trump Administration Is Forcing Women’s Rights Back Into HistoryEvery March, we look back to honor the lineage of feminist progress. But in the wake of the Trump administration’s sustained assault on women’s rights, "history" has taken on a darker meaning. This WoMs. Magazine · Mar 24, 2026
The Status of Abortion-related State Ballot Initiatives Since DobbsLast updated on March 24, 2026 Since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, overturning Roe v. Wade, voters in 17 states have weighed in on ballot measures regarding abortion-- some more than once. In NoKFF Women's Health Policy · Mar 24, 2026
DeSantis signs law to restore HIV medication access through JuneGov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that gives low-income Floridians three more months of access to essential HIV medication. The bill funds the state’s AIDS drug assistance program (ADAP), whThe 19th · Mar 24, 2026
Spelman Students Take Paris: Inside The Exclusive LVMH Immersion ExperienceOn March 17th and 18th, LVMH opened the doors of its luxury world to a select group of students from the Atlanta University Center as part of their year-long partnership. […] The post Spelman StudentsEssence · Mar 24, 2026
Is Martha’s Vineyard Only For The Wealthy? Resident India Rose Debunks This And Other Common MythsIn Black America during the summer, there are some guarantees we can (almost) universally agree on: We’re getting invited to at least one al…EssenceAug 10resilience
AOC is freezing her eggs — and sharing the process onlineU.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is taking social media followers behind the scenes as she freezes her eggs. The New York Democrat announc…The 19thAug 10politics
The real-life, offline campaign of Francesca HongMILWAUKEE — State Rep. Francesca Hong, Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin, looked out at a crowd of 1,300 supporters. Her earlie…The 19thAug 10politics
‘Even the nuns are mad’: Catholic sisters are standing for Haitians outside ICE officesBLUE ASH, OHIO — The first Haitian immigrant reported to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office at 7:42 a.m. on Sunday. …The 19thAug 10immigration
US Activates Long Unused Deportation CourtClick to expand Image An image of US President Donald Trump hangs from the Department of Justice Building in Washington, DC, May 18, 2026. ©…Human Rights WatchAug 10immigration
Massachusetts expands abortion access to any point during pregnancyMassachusetts eliminated its cutoff for when someone can get an abortion, making it the tenth state — along with Washington, D.C. — to allow…The 19thAug 10choice
The Career Ladder Was Never Built With Women In Mind — So We're Building Something ElseTo understand why this is happening now, on a larger scale than ever before, we have to look at what the last few years have revealed.HuffPost WomenAug 10empowerment
The Ritual Report: The Healing Powers Of A Generational Girls TripESSENCE Senior Beauty & Style Editor Akili King believes ‘glow’ is more than skin deep. In The Ritual Report , she shares personal healing p…EssenceAug 10resilience
Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General After Anti-Abortion CommentsPlus: Voters in Kansas and Missouri reject ballot initiatives that may have further curbed abortion access. Each week, Rewire News Group edi…Rewire News GroupAug 10politics
4 Essence Editors On Their Favorite Summer-To-Fall Nail ColorsThere are officially 43 days left of summer (yes, I’m counting and dreading it!). But there’s one thing that makes the gradual transition to…EssenceAug 10equality
Justice Alito isn’t going anywhereThirty-three years ago today, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn-in . At the Court On July 27, the Trump administration asked the Supreme…SCOTUSblogAug 10politics