Extending The Legacy Of The Colored Girls In This Election
Zerlina Maxwell, ESSENCE political contributor and Director of Progressive Media for Hillary Clinton, speaks with Black women on Clinton's staff and the original Colored Girls squad to reflect on their legacy and the future.
Top 5 Takeaways From the Final Republican Debate before the Iowa Caucus
With less than two months to go before the Iowa caucus, it’s anyone’s election as this point
A Coding Superstar Is Helping Pave the Way for Black Girls in the Tech Industry
A coding superstar is paving the way for black girls in one of America's fastest-growing industries.
Protecting Our Reproductive Rights: What We Face If Planned Parenthood Is Defunded
The assault on Planned Parenthood and other women's health care centers is gaining traction. Here's what we're facing.
#BlackLivesMatter Founders Discuss Charleston, the Presidential Race and the Black Spring
Opal Tometi, one of the movement's founders, said that today's uprising is something that has been needed for decades
Baltimore Uprising: How Did We Get Here?
How Hillary Can Win Black Women Voters
Now that Hillary Clinton has announced her presidential candidacy, what will her message to Black women be?
Key Takeaways from ESSENCE's Black Women at Work Panel
MSNBC host and ESSENCE contributor Melissa Harris-Perry hosted the panel, exploring everything from the importance of mentors to Black women going natural at work.
Community Organizer DeRay McKesson Details What’s Next for Ferguson
The former high school administrator says that the Ferguson demonstrations are strongly community-oriented and continue to grow from day to day.
My Five Top Moments From the Selma Anniversary
An on-the-ground look at some of the lesser-noted moments from this weekend’s 50th Anniversary of the Selma march.
Flying With President Obama to Witness History in Selma
ESSENCE contributor Zerlina Maxwell rode on Air Force One to witness an amazing moment in history as the first Black president went to the site of an epic moment in the Civil Right Movement on the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma.
NYC Report: Black Women Most Affected By Domestic Violence
How Stand Your Ground Laws Failed Marissa Alexander
The mother of two faced up to 60 years in prison for defending herself against an abuser
Chipping Away At Abortion Access
Congress is set to vote on another abortion restricting bill that would permanently ban the use of tax dollars for abortions.