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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
Plus, the latest on tariff refunds and redistricting in Louisiana.
Rep. Terri Sewell grew up steeped in the history of the Civil Rights Movement in Selma. She’s represented Alabama’s 7th District for over 15 years, one of the few Black women in Congress from the Deep
The Trump administration’s push to exclude transgender Americans is moving to the nation’s homeless shelters. On Tuesday, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) introduced a proposed ru
At press time, Michael is still dominating theaters across the country. Audiences (especially our people) showed up in full, drawn by the music, the performances, and the chance to see […] The post No
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 Swatant
In 2026, the "ordinary" lives of immigrant children are being systematically dismantled. After family detention was largely phased out in 2021, the second Trump administration has revived the practice
When the shots rang out at the Washington Hilton, it had not even been a week since the nation mourned the eight children shot dead in Shreveport, La., seven of whom were the gunman’s own. Two women,
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Title X is the federal program that funds family planning and reproductive health services nationwide—and under President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for 2027, it would be effectively eliminated, r
Self-described “MAHA moms” — who embrace the Make America Healthy Again movement — spoke about unsubstantiated treatments for autism and discredited theories this week as part of a key government advi
The Emmy award-winning medical drama The Pitt closed its second season with a storyline about a parient with preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy most identified through high blood press
Mother’s Day is the perfect moment to show appreciation for the women who do it all. And, contrary to popular belief, thoughtful gifting does not have to come with a […] The post The Best Gifts Under
President Donald Trump on Thursday withdrew his nomination of Casey Means, a wellness influencer, for surgeon general after key Senate Republicans declined to support her. Means, a doctor without an a
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 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 Lun
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, inclu
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 almo
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 inform
In many parts of Nigeria, the nearest clinic is hours away. For women who need abortion care, that distance is not just inconvenient. It can be the difference between accessing safe care and not acces
Lani Guinier’s birthday was earlier this month. She would have been 76 years old. And as I find myself doing each year, I return not just to her work—which speaks powerfully on its own—but to the mome
After the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act, Florida approved a new gerrymandered congressional map. Coupled with a law modeled on the federal SAVE Act, it could disenfranchise hundreds of th
At the height of my success, I was totally depleted. My days started with the phone ringing before the sun came up. Either a driver had called out, or a […] The post Op-Ed: I Built The Business, Secu
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 R
Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign for Senate, saying that she didn’t have the money needed to run. Mills was trailing in all primary polls against fellow Democrat Graham Platner, who is a
Plus, the justices heard argument on Wednesday on the Trump administration’s effort to revoke temporary protected status from Syrian and Haitian nationals.
The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday passed the country’s first ban on “nudification” apps 65-0, addressing one of the main sources of nonconsensual deepfakes. The bill was passed by the state House last
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 Icon
This brief reviews current federal and state policies on Medicaid and insurance coverage of abortion services in the U.S. and presents national and state estimates on the availability of abortion cove
Golf has always been clear about who it was built for. The country clubs, the dress codes, the long-running sense that certain people were always welcome while others were merely […] The post At Cour
There’s only one career where having a baby can boost a woman’s career: influencing. Other women in the workforce have to contend with the motherhood penalty, but moms-to-be making a living on social
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In today’s newsletter: Persistent gaps in maternal health outcomes have long been documented, but now a growing body of evidence suggests that racism and deprivation have profound consequences for p
Click to expand Image A demonstration with the slogan "Without consent, it's rape" takes place in Rome, Italy, on February 28, 2026. © 2026 Andrea Ronchini/NurPhoto via AP Photo The European Parliamen
“Today’s decision is a devastating blow to our democracy and Black voters who have fought for generations to have our voices heard and our communities fairly represented.” The post In Our Own Voice De
Nepali authorities have stopped processing applications for transgender people to change their legal gender on identity documents.The authorities’ actions are regressing on years of progress and under
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
Today is the last day of oral argument for the term, capping a very busy week for the justices. On Tuesday evening, six justices and their spouses attended the White House state dinner for King Charle
When survivors of Jeffrey Epstein stood in the Capitol during the State of the Union earlier this year, we were meant to read it as a sign that this Congress takes the sexual exploitation of women and
“Crisis pregnancy centers” offer ideological counseling—not medical care. A Supreme Court ruling in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Platkin may help to stretch the legal and regulatory loopho
In a 6-3 decision in Callais v. Louisiana on Wednesday, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s current congressional map—drawn after the 2020 census to include a second majority-Black district—and,
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decade-long effort to gut the Voting Rights Act reached its “now-completed demolition” with a ruling on Wednesday from its conservative majority in a case related to Louisiana
I’m interning at NWLC while attending college in the heart of Tennessee. While I spend my days tracking the ways the Trump administration is jacking up prices for working families, rolling back protec
Debra Lee has nothing left to prove. After serving as Chairman and CEO of BET for 13 years, launching her own organization Leading Women Defined, and holding board seats spanning […] The post BET Icon
In the new series Man on Fire, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as the well-known (and conflicted, to say the least) character of John Creasy. The show itself revisits A.J. Quinnell’s […] The post Yahya Ab
U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter—a physician and member of Congress from Oregon—visited a remote immigration detention center in San Benito, Texas. Her goal: to talk to the girls living there. She wanted to as
Opinion: The media portrays sex workers as a plot point in Rex Heuermann’s story. But we know violent men, and public conversations should center our voices. The post Sex Workers Remember Victims of G
ESSENCE Senior Beauty & Style Editor Akili King believes ‘glow’ is more than skin deep. In The Ritual Report, she shares personal healing practices—from acupuncture for skin and grounding benefits […]
Wednesday is expected to be the final argument day of the 2025-26 term, as well as an opinion day.
In Wisconsin, a liberal candidate for state Supreme Court won her April race by 20 points after highlighting her work supporting abortion rights. In Georgia, two liberal candidates running for their s
Click to expand Image Players of Afghan Women's United football team receive support from Tunisian players after the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 on October 29 in Casablanca, Morocco. © 2025 Franc
In front of the House Judiciary Committee, Prof. Jessica Waters gave a forceful defense of the FACE Act and pushed back on efforts to recast clinic blockades as protected speech. "People should be abl
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A Washington high school student is celebrating the beauty and power of Black hair on a national stage. Thanks to her illustration that centers Black identity through a personal lens, […] The post Bla
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 reac
We’ve all learned a thing or two about beauty from our mothers. How to sit still getting your hair done? Check. How to be quiet while sneaking lipstick from her […] The post 12 Black-Owned Beauty Gift
“Crisis pregnancy centers” offer ideological counseling, not medical care. A campaign to stretch the legal and regulatory loopholes that allow this deception spans from Kansas to the nation’s highest
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 H
These days, the algorithm is king. Fashion shows are watched through vertical screens or at livestreamed watch parties for more inclusive, enthused fashion communities. People are resorting to creatin
Today is Justice Elena Kagan’s birthday. Born in 1960 in New York City, Kagan has served on the Supreme Court since 2010.
