Her Choice
Larissa Godfrey-Smith, a therapist living and working in Washington, D.C., recently spent 12 hours in a jail cell with five other people. There was no running water, since the sink wasn’t working. The
People are leaving or avoiding living in states with abortion bans, a new paper shows — resulting in lower rental prices and higher vacancies than in states that protect reproductive rights. The rese
We are so back. ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola®, that is. In celebration of March’s Women’s History Month observance, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture has unveiled its first wave
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 […] T
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 inte
Click 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
Since 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 […]
Past 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 […
The 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 class
Weekend 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 in
Apartheid 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 live
Winner 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 hom
Having 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 T
Click 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 i
Click 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
The post New York Attorney General is Investigating Columbia for Allowing Predatory Doctor to See Patients Despite Warnings appeared first on ProPublica .
In 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 B
Plus: 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 f
Seasons 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 post
Ratio 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. Las
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 [
Click 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.C
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 igno
For 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
Welcome 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 Watch
Rep. 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
Investigative 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 invest
This 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 pr
Click 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) – Wo
Click 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 Un
Like 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 sh
Over 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 Workout
The 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 l
Few, 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 South
March’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 foref
Style 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 pos
Kristi 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 rep
Global 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. No
Blending 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’
In 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 discuss
There 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
Ten 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 [
New 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 sexual
Congresswoman 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
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 .
It’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 C
The 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 D
I 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 reco
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 […] The
When 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
Click 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
Reports 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 Paul
In 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 Z
Is 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 Pin
As 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
The 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 […
"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 f
Dr. 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 Polo
“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 t
Willow 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