Is Micro-Dosing GLP-1s Safe To Curb Menopausal Symptoms?When Jana Stewart, 54, a hormone and midlife health coach and bodybuilder, first hit perimenopause she was doing everything “right.” Between regular exercise and healthy eating, “I’d never had a […] TEssence · Mar 8, 2026
Will UN plans to transform the way it works ‘throw equality under the bus’?Many of those attending the world’s largest meeting on women’s rights in New York this week are primed to defend the two key UN agencies that protect women and girls around the world Thousands of inteThe Guardian Women · Mar 8, 2026
US/Israel: Investigate Iran School Attack as a War CrimeClick to expand Image The aftermath of the attack on a school in Minab, southern Iran, on February 28, 2026. © 2026 Abbas Zakeri/Mehr News/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters A February 28, 2026 Human Rights Watch · Mar 7, 2026
13 Black Women Who Have Made Beauty HistorySince before the first Women’s History Month, which was originally introduced as “Women’s History Week” in March 1978, Black women have been making beauty history. Annie Turnbo Malone founded the […] Essence · Mar 7, 2026
Ruth E. Carter On Archiving Her Legacy Of Black Cinematic FashionPast to Present: Bridging Generations in Fashion is a Women’s History Month series focusing on disruptors who have made significant contributions to fashion and the culture at large. A conversation […Essence · Mar 7, 2026
From ‘Every Man’ to the ‘Epstein Class’: Misogyny in Male Peer Culture Cuts Across Class LinesThe rich men surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, and the working and middle-class men who were lured into Dominique Pelicot’s twisted fantasy, navigate the social world from very different sides of the classMs. Magazine · Mar 7, 2026
Women’s History Month: Looking Back on How Far We’ve Come and the Hill That Lies AheadWeekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector inMs. Magazine · Mar 6, 2026
Women and the Taliban: Apartheid by Another NameApartheid is the one Afrikaans word that the whole world knows. It is arguably South Africa’s greatest contribution to the development of international criminal law so far. As a South African who liveMs. Magazine · Mar 6, 2026
One Syrian Girl’s Life in Exile Reveals the Long Road After WarWinner of Sundance’s Audience Award in the World Cinema Documentary category, as well as the Directing Award for filmmakers Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes, One in a Million lives up to its title. It homMs. Magazine · Mar 6, 2026
How To Achieve The Blurred Lips Makeup TrendHaving soft lips doesn’t just refer to the texture. Instead, this season, blurred lips are the ultimate indicator of how soft yours actually are. “We’re in the midst of a […] The post How To Achieve TEssence · Mar 6, 2026
New Report Warns Trump EPA Undermining HealthClick to expand Image Children at play near the home of Robert Taylor in Reserve, Saint John the Baptist Parish, in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley and the census tract with the highest risk of cancer from iHuman Rights Watch · Mar 6, 2026
Iran: Internet Shutdown Violates Rights, Escalates Risks to CiviliansClick to expand Image A person using their phone in Tehran, Iran on January 27, 2026. © 2026 Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu via Getty Images (Beirut) – Iranian authorities should immediately end the ongoing Human Rights Watch · Mar 6, 2026
New York Attorney General is Investigating Columbia for Allowing Predatory Doctor to See Patients Despite WarningsThe post New York Attorney General is Investigating Columbia for Allowing Predatory Doctor to See Patients Despite Warnings appeared first on ProPublica .ProPublica · Mar 6, 2026
Rare Beauty And The Hue Report Celebrate Black Women Shaping The FutureIn a candlelit New York City dining room filled with laughter, reflection, and intentional community, Rare Beauty and The Hue Report gathered a powerful group of Black women for an […] The post Rare BEssence · Mar 6, 2026
Indiana Court Blocks Near-Total Abortion BanPlus: Ohio court dismantles key parts draconian fetal remains law and Supreme Court rules against California law protecting trans kids. The post Indiana Court Blocks Near-Total Abortion Ban appeared fRewire News Group · Mar 6, 2026
Pick-And-Drop Braids Are Taking Over Paris Fashion WeekSeasons are temporary. But, at Paris Fashion Week, we’re reminded that pick-and-drop braids are forever. It’s true that smaller braids last longer, and on the front row, they survived the […] The postEssence · Mar 6, 2026
The emergency docket’s critics have it backwardsRatio Decidendi is a recurring series by Stephanie Barclay exploring the reasoning – from practical considerations to deep theory – behind our nation’s most consequential constitutional decisions. LasSCOTUSblog · Mar 6, 2026
Will the mystery of the Dobbs leak ever be solved?Justice Clarence Thomas’ virtual appearance last week at a legal conference in Washington, D.C. brought renewed attention to court security. Thomas had originally planned to attend in person, but he [SCOTUSblog · Mar 6, 2026
US Abortion Restrictions Causing Preventable DeathsClick to expand Image Abortion rights protestors demonstrate outside the U.S. Supreme Court as oral arguments are delivered in the case of Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic in Washington D.CHuman Rights Watch · Mar 6, 2026
Mental health issues plague new moms in the military. The Pentagon is supposed to help.This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service. Subscribe to their newsletter. Shawna Bush had been blissfully ignoThe 19th · Mar 6, 2026
Karen Pittman Is The Face Of MERIT Beauty’s Latest CampaignFor Karen Pittman, beauty has never been about fitting into a standard. Rather, it’s about finding what fits around her life. That ethos makes her the perfect face of MERIT […] The post Karen Pittman Essence · Mar 6, 2026
Black Wealth Watch: Wendy & Eddie Fraud Case Splits Into Separate Trials, SBA Cuts Loans To Immigrant Entrepreneurs, ‘Tendernism’ Trademark Changes HandsWelcome to Black Wealth Watch, where we round up the biggest stories in Black business and economic news each week — the wins, the setbacks, the deals getting done, and […] The post Black Wealth WatchEssence · Mar 6, 2026
Rep. Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid as House opens inquiry into affairRep. Tony Gonzales announced Thursday night that he was dropping his bid for reelection ahead of an Ethics Committee investigation into his affair with a former staffer. However, the Texas Republican The 19th · Mar 6, 2026
The Epstein Files Reveal a System Built to Shield the PowerfulInvestigative journalist Julie K. Brown with the Miami Herald has extensively documented the mishandling of the Epstein case. Early reports and accusations were treated with skepticism; initial investMs. Magazine · Mar 6, 2026
New research: Quality provider-client interaction is key to enhancing abortion care in UgandaThis study looks at the experiences of 440 women who received abortion care at 13 Ipas Africa Alliance-supported public health facilities in nine districts of Uganda. The post New research: Quality prIpas · Mar 6, 2026
Kyrgyzstan: Women, Girls with Disabilities Face AbuseClick to expand Image Aisha (not her real name), a woman with an acquired disability, sitting at the Center for Independent Living, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. © 2022 Cabar.Asia (Bishkek, March 6, 2026) – WoHuman Rights Watch · Mar 6, 2026
Vietnam’s Courageous Women Behind BarsClick to expand Image Left to right: Hoang Thi Hong Thai, Can Thi Theu, Pham Doan Trang, and Dinh Thi Thu Thuy. © Private In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Vietnam Women’s UnHuman Rights Watch · Mar 6, 2026
How ICE Enforcement Is Driving Black Domestic Workers Out of Public SpacesLike many domestic workers in New York City, Felicia has built a strong network of other working professionals who meet at local parks to socialize and share their experiences. Over the two decades shMs. Magazine · Mar 6, 2026
Too Lazy To Workout? Here’s How I Sculpted My Belly By Doing NothingOver the past month, I’ve been in and out of a facial plastic surgeon’s office in midtown Manhattan. Not because I was in for a preventative facelift, but because it’s […] The post Too Lazy To WorkoutEssence · Mar 5, 2026
Ms. Global: Iranian Girls’ School Hit in U.S.–Israeli Strikes, Taliban Legalize Domestic Violence, and MoreThe 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 lMs. Magazine · Mar 5, 2026
As Kristi Noem exits post, her ‘ICE Barbie’ shadow remainsFew, if any, of Donald Trump’s Cabinet members have featured themselves so prominently as a figurehead within their agencies as former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The SouthThe 19th · Mar 5, 2026
A State of the State for Women: Taking Stock of the Fight for Democracy at Home and AbroadMarch’s Women’s History Month arrives at a moment when our rights, and democracy itself, feel newly precarious. From feminist perspectives on the war in Iran, where women and girls remain at the forefMs. Magazine · Mar 5, 2026
All About The Black Woman Who Designed Jackie Kennedy’s Wedding DressStyle Files offers an in-depth exploration of some of the most influential Black women in fashion that deserve more praise. Here, we highlight and celebrate their journeys and the legacies […] The posEssence · Mar 5, 2026
Kristi Noem is out as head of Homeland SecurityKristi Noem is out as the head of the Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump announced in a Thursday post on Truth Social that he was tapping Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to repThe 19th · Mar 5, 2026
Aid Held Hostage: How Trump’s Expanded Global Gag Rule Weaponizes Foreign AssistanceGlobal maternal and child health is already in crisis. Hundreds of thousands of preventable pregnancy-related deaths occur annually, and progress to address maternal mortality has stalled globally. NoMs. Magazine · Mar 5, 2026
In Our Own Voice Launches Narrative Power for Justice InitiativeBlending research and cultural strategy, the initiative aims to advance Reproductive Justice policy through storytelling and narrative power NATIONWIDE — Today, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’National Black Women's RJ Agenda · Mar 5, 2026
‘Lone Star Three’: How Three UT Austin Students Paved the Way for Birth Control Access in 1960s TexasIn 1969 Victoria Foe, Judy Smith and Barbara Hines were students at the University of Texas in Austin when Smith invited Foe and Hines to attend women’s liberation meetings at her house. Their discussMs. Magazine · Mar 5, 2026
Serena Williams Gets The Barbie Treatment For International Women’s DayThere are women who inspire a generation, and then there is Serena Williams, who has managed to inspire several. Now she has the doll to prove it. In celebration of […] The post Serena Williams Gets Essence · Mar 5, 2026
The 2016 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Looks That Still Have Us ObsessedTen years ago, in 2016, “Work” by Rihanna featuring Drake was on constant repeat. Brows were thicker and darker than ever, and platform stilettos were practically non-negotiable—extra points if they [Essence · Mar 5, 2026
Lawmakers want to expand housing protections for domestic violence survivorsNew Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and New York Rep. Nicole Malliotakis will introduce legislation to make it easier for survivors of domestic violence and sexualThe 19th · Mar 5, 2026
Jasmine Crockett Ends Texas Senate Bid After Primary Loss To James TalaricoCongresswoman Jasmine Crockett ends her three-month bid for Texas’ United States Senate seat after her opponent, State Representative James Talarico, led with more than 144,000 votes during the March Essence · Mar 5, 2026
There’s More Drama at the Supreme Court (Podcast)Can our democracy withstand much more infighting from the Justices? The post There’s More Drama at the Supreme Court (Podcast) appeared first on Rewire News Group .Rewire News Group · Mar 5, 2026
Bradley Carter On Villain Labels And Being Bravo’s Only Black ManIt’s no secret that when you hear the words reality television, the first thing that comes to mind is The Real Housewives. Images of NeNe Leakes, Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, […] The post Bradley CEssence · Mar 5, 2026
Mielle Dropped The New Lavender & Lychee Collection–And We’re ObsessedThe first time I spoke with Monique Rodriguez was two years after Mielle had been acquired by Proctor & Gamble in January 2025. She was measured and purposeful—every word landing […] The post Mielle DEssence · Mar 5, 2026
Haudenosaunee Governance: The Matrilineal Democracy That Shaped AmericaI am a member of the Oneida Nation Wolf Clan of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, whose governance model influenced modern democracy and the women’s rights movement. The Haudenosaunee Confederacy is recoMs. Magazine · Mar 5, 2026
We’re Using AI More Than Ever—But At What Cost To Our Mental Health?Generative artificial intelligence might be the next big push, especially in professional settings, as a tool to improve productivity and skills more quickly. But what effect is this having on […] TheEssence · Mar 5, 2026
Child marriage comes with a price tag: $175 billionWhen Carmen Martell was 14, she met a 23-year-old man in her small New Hampshire town. He worked at the nearby brickyard, and she loved him. She started skipping school, running away and getting into The 19th · Mar 5, 2026
Germany: Proposed Bill Would Weaken Right to Social SecurityClick to expand Image Two women visit a Jobcenter in Berlin, Germany, June 25, 2025 © 2025 Jens Kalaene/picture alliance via Getty Images (Berlin, March 5, 2026) – The German government’s legislative Human Rights Watch · Mar 5, 2026
Allegations against Rep. Tony Gonzales further divide House GOP ahead of midtermsReports alleging GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas sent sexually explicit texts to a now-deceased former aide have divided House Republicans. A handful have explicitly condemned him, with Rep. Anna PaulThe 19th · Mar 4, 2026
Zinzi Coogler’s Beauty & Style EvolutionIn just one week, ESSENCE’s 19th annual Black Women in Hollywood ceremony will honor the Black women shaping the future of film and television. Naturally, then, we’re honoring the women […] The post ZEssence · Mar 4, 2026
14 Best Pink Blushes For Deeper Skin Tones This SpringIs that enough? Instead of putting down the blush, you compulsively pat on even more. After all, in 2026, there’s no such thing as blush blindness, especially for Black women. […] The post 14 Best PinEssence · Mar 4, 2026
From DM’s to I Do’s: Five Ways Social Media Is Reshaping Child MarriageAs the world goes digital, so does the ancient practice of child marriage. More than half a billion women and girls living today are, or were, child brides. Among young adult women aged 20 to 24, one Ms. Magazine · Mar 4, 2026
Fashion It-Girl Telsha Anderson-Boone Gives Us A Peak Into Her Core WardrobeThe Insider Edit is a curated list of pieces worth buying once and wearing forever. Entrepreneur and creator Telsha Anderson-Boone breaks down her wardrobe investments, which she defines as ranging […Essence · Mar 4, 2026
What Trump’s Rollback of DEI Means for First-Generation Students Like Me"People can take anything from you, but they can never take away your education.” My roots are in Guyana, a Caribbean nation, and this mantra of resilience echoed through generations and followed me fMs. Magazine · Mar 4, 2026
Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson’s ‘Ageless, Fearless, & Unscripted’ Champions Reinvention At Every AgeDr. Cheryl Polote Williamson has spent the past decade encouraging women to rethink what the next chapter of their lives can look like. Now, that message has reached a new […] The post Dr. Cheryl PoloEssence · Mar 4, 2026
Meet Cliff Vmir, The Hairstylist Behind Cardi B, And More“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal beauty and career journeys, what tEssence · Mar 4, 2026
Get The Look: Channel Willow Smith’s Effortlessly Cool Dior Moment For LessWillow Smith is the ultimate Gen Z cool girl. From her ever-evolving natural hairstyles to her alternative edge—complete with facial adornments and an effortlessly earthy aesthetic—she can truly pull Essence · Mar 4, 2026
J.I.D. Blends Hip-Hop And Childhood Nostalgia With The New Record, “Hey Tony!”J.I.D. has had one hell of a year, already. In the aftermath of his critically-acclaimed fourth studio release God Does Like Ugly, the Atlanta rapper received two Grammy nominations at […] The post J.Essence · Mar 4, 2026
Monaleo Undergoes Emergency Surgery Amid Ovarian Cyst Health ScareHouston Rapper Monaleo had to undergo an emergency surgery, but thankfully, she’s on the mend. The “Beating Down Yo Block” MC shared the news with fans because the surgery led […] The post Monaleo UndEssence · Mar 4, 2026
For Black women with Tourette syndrome, long-standing invisibility meets viral attentionBlack women with Tourette syndrome have long felt invisible. A shocking moment at the British Academy Film and Television Arts awards ceremony, involving a racial slur broadcast to millions, has thrusThe 19th · Mar 4, 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 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
Trump Accounts could benefit kids. But can they access them?Trinity Coleman of Boones Mill, Virginia, gave birth to twins in May 2025. Under a new program created by 2025’s One Big, Beautiful Bill Act…The 19thAug 10breakthroughs