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The 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
Conservative 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
If 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
Content 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 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
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Christopher 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
They 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 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 […
The 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
Long 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
On 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
Happy 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
She’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
When 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
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In 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
Opinion: 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
Consider 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
JJ 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
A 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
What 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
Lifestyle 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
Last 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
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Attacks 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...
This 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
Sarah 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 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
Happy 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
It’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
CultureCon 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
The 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
If 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
I 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 “
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WASHINGTON — 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
Everybody’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
In 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
Click 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
This 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
Click 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
Over 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
In 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
One 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
Pregnancy 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
A 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,
Click to expand Image A contingent of police officers from Kenya arrives at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on January 18, 2025, as part of the Kenyan-led Multinat
The war against “radical gender ideology” has been staggering. The ascent of President Trump brought calls for the elimination of women’s and LGBTQ centers, rollbacks on Title IX protections, the excl
As the world fixates on global conflict, economic instability, and nonstop headlines, one thing remains consistent: the health and well-being of Black women continues to fall to the margins. April […]
One of the more frequent questions we get here at SCOTUSblog is how the court decides which cases to review on the merits – that is, to have additional briefing […] The post How the justices decide …
Yesterday marked 81 years since the inauguration of President Harry Truman, who went on to select four Supreme Court justices while he was in office. Will President Donald Trump have […] The post SCOT
During Black Maternal Health Week 2026, Rewire News Group is highlighting our reporting on the hurdles Black people face in getting adequate care during pregnancy and birth—and how communities are tak
Millions of women across the U.S. live with heavy menstrual bleeding, quietly adjusting their lives around a condition that can cause them to layer pads, set alarms during the night, […] The post Alwa
By the time most people are figuring out what they want to do with their lives, Flau’jae Johnson has already been doing two of them professionally. At 21, the ball […] The post Flau’jae Johnson On Th
As immigration authorities carry out what President Donald Trump has promised will be the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history, several states are passing laws to keep children out of fo
President Donald Trump’s priority elections bill has languished in the Senate for the past several weeks as some GOP politicians hesitate to upend precedent for voter registration in federal elections
Click to expand Image Families gather under a tree at an informal site where displaced people, many from neighboring Jongeli state, have assembled without assistance or shelter at Yolakot informal cam
As Stella Creasy’s experience shows, these encounters follow a pattern typically comprising seven elements, writes Dr Susan Watson Reading Stella Creasy’s piece about the online abuse she received aft
Major League Soccer is expanding its cultural reach, teaming up with San Diego FC and SHAVONE. to launch a new music-driven initiative tied directly to the sport. The effort arrives […] The post SHAVO