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Click to expand Image A woman exits the Constitutional Court building, in Quito, Ecuador, February 7, 2024. © 2024 Dolores Ochoa/AP Photo (Washington, DC, March 12, 2026) – Ecuador’s Constitutional Co
Dionne Warwick is suing a firm she has worked with for decades for, she says, “stealing millions of dollars in royalty income.” Artists Rights Enforcement Corporation specializes in helping artists […
“She’s pretty for a dark-skinned girl.” These seven words strung together carry an indescribable weight. So heavy that multiple generations have not just carried them but been encumbered by their […]
People rave about the sex hormone’s anti-aging benefits, from libido boosting to skin brightening. But evidence for these claims is scarce, and getting testosterone can be tough—unless you’re a cis ma
A March 24 program co-hosted by the Clearinghouse on Women’s Issues and Ms. will explore attacks on reproductive freedom, voting rights and gender equality, as well as strategies for feminist resistan
When Colman Domingo sat down with host Vivian Tu on Season 5 of SoFi’s Richer Lives, he came with gems that Hollywood rarely makes room for. And that’s the unfiltered […] The post Before The Oscars An
When the Nike After Dark Tour kicked off in 2025, nearly one in three women on the start line had never run a race before. And yet 50,000 women across […] The post Nike’s After Dark Tour Is Going Glob
It started with crayons. When Sheila Morovati took her children out to restaurants she’d inevitably feel guilty that their new crayons, which often accompanied the kids menu, would be thrown out at th
(Paris) – An Islamist armed group has killed at least 38 civilians, abducted 9 women, and burned property in 3 separate incidents in northeastern Burkina Faso since late January 2026, Human Rights Wat
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A Different World is welcoming another familiar face back to the fold. Jada Pinkett Smith has confirmed she will reprise her role as Lena James in the upcoming Netflix series, […] The post Jada Pinket
Click to expand Image Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke (right) addresses the chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, January 20, 2026. © 2026 Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images This week, t
Click to expand Image North Korean soldiers guard the bridge at the China-North Korea border in Tumen, Jilin province, July 14, 2024. © 2024 CFOTO/Sipa USA via Reuters Imagine living in North Korea.
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“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 [
Celebrate Ruth E. Carter’s achievements as a 2026 Black Women in Hollywood Honoree. The 2026 awards show is available to stream: Watch Here Style Files offers an in-depth exploration of […] The post E
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 analysis. When the president and congressional Republi
Catch the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood award show on March 13th. The 2026 awards show is available to stream: Watch Here For Joy Sunday, life has always been a mixture of […] The post Resume Rundo
Over the years, Javicia Leslie has continued to expand her presence across television and film. On ABC’s High Potential, she plays Detective Daphne Forrester, a determined investigator whose confidenc
Dreaming is the first language our daughters speak—the one the world keeps trying to silence. The first time my daughter auditioned for The Nutcracker, she told me she planned to […] The post Are We T
Imagine waiting for months to attend your first booksellers conference with people who run bookstores across the country, all convening to discuss how to operate an amazing bookstore. Yes, it […] The
Free speech on university campuses is a perennially hot topic, perhaps most recently reflected in protests about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at places like Ball State University, Harvard, and Col
You’ve likely heard of AI bots being used improperly by lawyers, but what about lawsuits over AI bots practicing law without a license? Reuters reported on one such case last […] The post SCOTUStoday
If there’s one thing Oprah’s going to be, it’s powerful. Whether it’s her iconic O, The Oprah Magazine covers over the decades, moving episodes of the Oprah Winfrey Show throughout […] The post Oprah’
Around 5 a.m., Detroit is still dark and Zarina El-Amin is already up, moving with purpose. Ramadan, she said, makes motherhood feel quieter on the inside. Home becomes the first masjid of the day —
There’s never been an “easy” time to run a fashion brand, and that’s truer than ever in 2026. Already, we’ve seen our favorite designers decide to pause, while others have […] The post These Black Des
Click to expand Image The International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, July 2025. © 2025 Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via AP Photo (The Hague) – Libyan authorities should urgently surrender Os
Following the illegal strikes of war against Iran, the White House transitioned from traditional diplomacy to digital propaganda, releasing a series of highly stylized videos that blurred the lines be
Bad actors have treated equality as a zero sum game, with women falsely portrayed as ‘winning’. Feeling they have to compete, young men are lashing out Last week, results from a global survey signalle
It’s the final day of Paris Fashion Week, which means fashion month’s four-week Fall/Winter 2026 season has officially come to a close. While the shows are over, the front row’s […] The post From Teya
Today, March 10th, marks a dual moment of significance for Black women: it’s the National Day of Rest for Black Women and Harriet Tubman Day, celebrating the birth of one […] The post Girl, Log Off: A
Today, Netflix has released the first teaser and images for the upcoming action drama Man on Fire. The seven-episode series stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as John Creasy, a former elite […] The post Yahy
Hundreds of student activists will gather in Washington, D.C., later this month for the 2026 National Young Feminist Leadership Conference, a three-day event focused on organizing, policy advocacy and
When I learned of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.’s passing, it was the morning of my very first keynote presentation in Charlotte, North Carolina where I discussed the century-long relationship between […
The majority of U.S. teenagers live in states that require parental involvement in abortion healthcare decision-making. If parents are unavailable or teens under 18 do not want to involve their parent
We’ve all been eagerly awaiting Zendaya’s first public appearance since her stylist, Law Roach, jokingly hinted that she might already be married—and that we all somehow missed it. Still, for […] The
Celebrate Chase Infiniti’s achievements as a 2026 Black Women in Hollywood Honoree. The 2026 awards show is available to stream: Watch Here Chase Infiniti, one of our upcoming 19th Annual Black […] Th
Grok, the AI chatbot used on Musk’s platform X, has been under fire for generating nude or sexualized images of real people, including individuals who are minors. In one estimate, Grok produced one no
Two women are currently in custody in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public. The pair, whom Ugandan police arrested on February 18, are detained under the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, one of the
When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first reported what would later be called AIDS in 1981, public narratives narrowly centered on white gay men. Globally, women account for more than
Want more stories like this? Subscribe to our new menopause newsletter. Actor Rose Byrne is 46. In “If I Had Legs I Would Kick You,” she plays Linda, a therapist who is struggling to balance a demandi
Key moments in Louisiana v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration , the case that could upend telehealth abortion care nationwide. The post Louisiana’s Legal Fight Against Mailed Abortion Pills: A Timelin
If you’ve been scrolling lately, you may have noticed the shift in how we talk about bodies. Once again, thinness is being elevated as the gold standard of health, and […] The post Body Positivity Was
H-U! You know!Howard University, often referred to as The Real H-U (We don’t want any smoke, Hampton.), has become the topic of a heated debate across social media. A White […] The post Why A White Jo
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republicans have tried multiple avenues to pass their keystone elections bill. They reintroduced it in the House under a new name, mounted online pressure campaigns on congressional
Dr. Lara Jones still remembers her visceral reaction to the image of Liam Ramos. It wasn’t the most famous one, of the 5-year-old boy in a blue bunny winter hat and superhero backpack with ICE officer
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is currently traveling the country on a months-long tour led by its newly appointed creative director, Alicia Graff Mack, who assumed the role in […] The post Th
If your timeline looks anything like mine, you have been seeing Black women post HYROX finish line photos for months now and quietly wondering what all of the hype is […] The post Black Women Are Taki
This brief provides an overview of oral contraception, discusses private insurance and Medicaid coverage, and reviews strategies to promote and expand women’s access to oral contraceptives.
Yesterday, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture revealed the first wave of performers for its 2026 lineup, and Kehlani was among the artists leading the announcement. The news arrives at a […] The post Ahe
Modeling appears glamorous. Beautiful people, high end clothing and photo shoots in exotic locations. But the reality is far more bleak. I was ecstatic when I was selected to be on America’s Next Top
Malatrice Montgomery and Ayanna Carver never knew their path would lead them to olive oil. But the two family friends linked up and wanted to make entrepreneurial moves, outside of […] The post How Tw
Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders. In 2013, when Kate Regan was a senior in high school, she became fixated on health and nutrition. She found content from online cre
Oral contraceptives are the most commonly used method of reversible contraception in the U.S. In July 2023, the FDA approved Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive pill to become available over the
Lawmakers in Ghana have reintroduced a draconian bill that jeopardizes the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. On February 17, the Ghanaian parliament formally received th
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Inspired by the 1916 suffrage road trip that helped win women the vote, activists behind Driving the Vote for Equality are traveling across the country in the restored Golden Flyer II to build support
Reproductive justice is not simply about the right to abortion or access to contraception; it is about the right to have a child, to not have a child, and to raise families in safe and sustainable com
Tracii’s day begins early—before dawn. She arrives at work, turns on the lights and thoroughly searches the building for intruders. Then she checks outside, where it’s still dark, making sure no one i
Celebrate LaTanya Richardson Jackson’s achievements as a 2026 Black Women in Hollywood Honoree. The 2026 awards show will be available to stream: Watch Here. This Thursday, ESSENCE will honor the Blac