Spelman College Makes Fundraising Milestone
Dr. Beverly Tatum discusses the impact of the fundraising campaign on improving Spelman’s curriculum.
First Lady Calls For Female Empowerment in Education
First Lady Michelle Obama said this issue is close to her, as an African American woman.
Senators Introduce Bill to Combat Sexual Assault on Campus
More than 50 colleges and universities in the U.S. have open sexual violence investigations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Obama Seeks Billions to Address Flood of Kids Crossing U.S. Border
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.
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.
91 Women and Children Abducted from Nigerian Village
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.
Starbucks Gives Free Tuition to Employees
Paying for college just got easier for Starbucks employees.