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Spelman College Makes Fundraising Milestone
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Spelman College Makes Fundraising Milestone

Dr. Beverly Tatum discusses the impact of the fundraising campaign on improving Spelman’s curriculum.

By Candace King · Aug 18, 2014
First Lady Calls For Female Empowerment in Education
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First Lady Calls For Female Empowerment in Education

First Lady Michelle Obama said this issue is close to her, as an African American woman.

By Candace King · Jul 31, 2014
Senators Introduce Bill to Combat Sexual Assault on Campus
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Senators Introduce Bill to Combat Sexual Assault on Campus

More than 50 colleges and universities in the U.S. have open sexual violence investigations.

By Candace King · Jul 30, 2014
NBA Player Matt Barnes Uses Social Media to Help Find Aunt’s Killer
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NBA Player Matt Barnes Uses Social Media to Help Find Aunt’s Killer

The L.A. Clippers player initiates a social media manhunt for the prime suspect in his aunt's death.

By Candace King · Jul 29, 2014
Soledad O'Brien's Starfish Foundation Empowers Young Women to Pursue Education
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Soledad O'Brien's Starfish Foundation Empowers Young Women to Pursue Education

Last Thursday, the foundation held their annual “New Orleans to New York City Gala” to celebrate the achievements of their nine scholars.

By Candace King · Jul 28, 2014
Trial Begins for Man Who Fatally Shot Renisha McBride
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Trial Begins for Man Who Fatally Shot Renisha McBride

Jury selection began Monday 
By Candace King · Jul 21, 2014
Bill to Reverse Hobby Lobby Vote Struck Down by Senate Republicans
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Bill to Reverse Hobby Lobby Vote Struck Down by Senate Republicans

Four votes shy of Senate approval, the bill to restore the ACA’s contraception mandate was blocked.

By Candace King · Jul 16, 2014
University of Texas Can Consider Race in Admission Decisions
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University of Texas Can Consider Race in Admission Decisions

The university's efforts to promote diversity through affirmative action policies have been upheld by the appeals court.

By Candace King · Jul 16, 2014
Three Women of Color to Head America’s Largest Union
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Three Women of Color to Head America’s Largest Union

For the first time in 25 years, women of color will be leading the National Education of Association.

By Candace King · Jul 16, 2014
Democrats Seek to Restore Contraception Mandate
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Democrats Seek to Restore Contraception Mandate

Democratic senators unveiled the “Protect Women’s Health from Corporate Interference Act” Wednesday in an effort to override the Supreme Court Hobby Lobby ruling. 

By Candace King · Jul 11, 2014
Join Today's TWITTER DEBATE: Georgia Rep to Discuss Voting Rights with ESSENCE
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Join Today's TWITTER DEBATE: Georgia Rep to Discuss Voting Rights with ESSENCE

Rep. Stacey Abrams, Democratic minority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives, will join @ESSENCE_Debates on July 9 to discuss Black women at the polls.

By Candace King · Jul 9, 2014
Obama Seeks Billions to Address Flood of Kids Crossing U.S. Border
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Obama Seeks Billions to Address Flood of Kids Crossing U.S. Border

The request is to be evaluated by Congress.
By Candace King · Jul 9, 2014
Supreme Court Declares Abortion Clinic Buffer Zone Unconstitutional
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Supreme Court Declares Abortion Clinic Buffer Zone Unconstitutional

The law creating a 35-feet buffer zone to keep protesters from reaching abortion clinic patients in Massachusetts was struck down by the Supreme Court Thursday. 

By Candace King · Jun 26, 2014
Supreme Court Bans Police from Searching Cellphones Without Warrant
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Supreme Court Bans Police from Searching Cellphones Without Warrant

The nation’s highest court says police can no longer search cellphones during arrests without a warrant.

By Candace King · Jun 26, 2014
91 Women and Children Abducted from Nigerian Village
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91 Women and Children Abducted from Nigerian Village

There are still more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls missing since April, and as of Tuesday, nearly 100 more people face a similar fate.
By Candace King · Jun 24, 2014
Central Park Five Will Settle for $40 Million
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Central Park Five Will Settle for $40 Million

The Central Park Five, who were wrongly convicted of beating and raping a female jogger in 1989, will receive a $40 million settlement from New York City, according to The New York Times.

By Candace King · Jun 20, 2014
Starbucks Gives Free Tuition to Employees
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Starbucks Gives Free Tuition to Employees

Paying for college just got easier for Starbucks employees.

By Candace King · Jun 16, 2014
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