Black Suffragettes: Our Role In The Fight For Women's Right To Vote
These advocates made sure Black women had a seat at the voting table
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Cedella Marley Brings New Life To Her Father's Timeless Work
Bob Marley predicted his music would live forever. Daughter Cedella ensures that his words continue to ring true.
Georgia State Sen. Nikema Williams On Moving The Needle Forward On John Lewis’s Legacy
Williams, who was selected to take Lewis’s place on the ballot in the November elections, spoke to ESSENCE about her…
Joyce Elliott: 'I Was Denied Opportunity In School. I'm Running For Congress To Advocate For All'
Arkansas State Sen. Joyce Elliott spent 30 years as a public school teacher and would be the first Black person…
The First Black Congresswoman From Wisconsin Wants To Do Better For America's Workforce
Despite the devastating blow the coronavirus has delivered, the eight-term Congresswoman is optimistic about the future that lies in its…
Rep. Ilhan Omar Speaks On The Importance Of Addressing Racial Bias In Black Maternal Care
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) explains to ESSENCE why there is a need for a cultural reckoning regarding how we address…
Activist Cori Bush Presents A Fierce Challenge For Missouri's Congressional Mainstay
Cori Bush has made a name for herself through her activism. Now she’s hoping to represent the people of her…
Marquita Bradshaw And Her Fight For Environmental Justice
Marquita Bradshaw, a Tennessee native who has long tackled environmental issues, is looking to take her experience and passion to the…
America’s Gun Violence Epidemic Haunts Black Women
Desiree Tims, a Democratic candidate for United States Congress in Ohio’s Tenth Congressional District, writes about how gun violence affects…
Alissia Canady Says It's Time Missouri Elect A Black Person To State Office
She wants to be that person.