The Silver Lining In Spending My First Mother’s Day In Social Quarantine
A new mom who went from worrying about missing firsts to being there for everything, reflects on first time motherhood…
I Know What It’s Like To Be A Mother On The Frontlines
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Jackie Gordon, a candidate for Congress in New York’s 2nd District, writes about being a mother on…
Swoon! Sweet Motherhood Moments From ESSENCE Magazine Covers Through The Years
In honor of Mother’s Day and ESSENCE’s 50th anniversary, we’re celebrating with a look back at the many ways ESSENCE…
This Mother's Day, We Advocate For Black Mothers’ Health
Rep. Lauren Underwood explains why we need to focus more on Black maternal health especially, as Black women face greater…
This Woman Is Live Streaming Her Home Birth To Help Black Women
“[I’m] thinking about women, specifically women of color and Black women, who are pregnant,” says Marz Lovejoy.
Angela Glover Blackwell’s Radical Imagination
“We need to stop being nostalgic for a time that never was instead of preparing for a time that’s inevitable,”…
Jane Bolin, The First Black Woman Judge
The New York native defied the status quo and the expectation of those around her, and paved her own path,…
Mariya Russell Is The First Black Woman To Earn A Michelin Star
Russell she says she’s baffled by how long it’s taken for a Black woman to break through barriers.
How Daisy Bates Stood Up To School Segregation And Won
Daisy Bates was an author, activist, and champion for school integration. May her indelible impact on America’s school system be…