2022 Essence Festival Of Culture - Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - Day 2

Kamala Harris At Essence Fest

The vice president noted the intersection between states denying bodily autonomy and those restricting access to the ballot.
by NewsOne Staff
07.04.22
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Netflix Docuseries 'Amend' Is Good For A Rewatch

While the entire Netflix series is an eye-opening discussion, Episode Four, entitled "Control," is about the fight for women's rights…
by NewsOne Staff
06.27.22
Superman Building

Off-Duty Cop Attacks Black Candidate

Jennifer Rourke is running for State Senator in Rhode Island.
by Anoa Changa
06.28.22
Protests Break Out Across The U.S. As Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

SCOTUS Abortion Ruling Called 'Bullsh*t'

The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus kept it 100.
by Anoa Changa
06.28.22
Anti-Abortion Organizations Hold Candlelight Vigil Outside Supreme Court

Defending Bodily Autonomy

The glee and excitement at the Supreme Court removing constitutional protection from a fundamental right should alarm us all.  
by Anoa Changa
06.27.22
The U.S. Supreme Court Issues Opinions

Why Reproductive Justice Is Essential

There is hardly any more fundamental human right than controlling our own bodies.
by Paris Hatcher
06.28.22
Abortion rights advocates demonstrate in Washington

Mississippi Reproductive Justice Groups Lead Pro-Abortion Rally

Abortion rights activists across Mississippi and the Fifth Circuit vow to continue defending abortion access and helping people find the…
by Anoa Changa
06.17.22
OP-ED Women Engaged

Black Mothers Are Voting To Protect Autonomy And…

Black women are still facing unrelenting attacks on their fundamental rights and freedoms in America.
by Malika Redmond
05.24.22
National Rallies For Abortion Rights Held Across The U.S.

Nationwide Rallies Galvanize Fight To Protect Abortion

Groups challenged the potential dismantling of the decades-old law protecting the right to decide whether to have an abortion.
by Shannon Dawson and Anoa Changa
05.16.22
Senators Continue Work On Capitol Hill

Black Women Need Their Own Champion In Senate

There is no Senate version of Pressley, Coleman, Lee or Rep. Cori Bush to share their voice and experience as…
by Anoa Changa
05.12.22
Leaked Report Indicates Supreme Court Set To Overturn Roe v. Wade

Abortion Remains Legal Despite SCOTUS Leak

Supporting the work of abortion funds and reproductive justice organizations is paramount.
by Anoa Changa
05.04.22
Rally For Abortion Justice

Abortion Bans Interfere With Bodily Autonomy and Self-Determination

Our fight for better care for Black birthing people and our fight to keep abortion legal and accessible is about…
by Marcella Howell and Marsha Jones
04.16.22
Justice Thomas Attends Forum On His 30 Year Supreme Court Legacy

McConnell Praises Clarence Thomas' Anti-Abortion Stance

Thomas has been a source of political contention ever since his confirmation process thirty years ago. Days before President George…
by NewsOne Staff
10.23.21
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Abortion Justice Marches Amplify Local Organizing

Speaking at the D.C. march, SisterSong’s Executive Director Monica Simpson said that fighting for abortion access was a fight against…
by Anoa Changa
01.22.22
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Texas Abortion Ban Affects Black Women 'The Most'

The Supreme Court's vote to keep in place Texas' restrictive abortion law that effectively undermines the historic Roe v. Wade…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
09.02.21
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The Fight For Abortion Rights

Here are five facts about the fight for abortion rights and what’s at stake in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health…
by Anoa Changa
10.03.21
Schumer, Murray Speak At Planned Parenthood News Conference To Express Support

Anti-Abortionists Face Felonies For Fake Video Of Planned…

California charges anti-abortionists for secretly recorded Planned Parenthood videos, which they used in fake claims of fetal tissue sales.
by nigelroberts1
03.29.17
Students In New York Organize Walkout To Protest Against President Trump's Policies

GOP Confirms Trump Controversial Health & Human Services…

Senate Republicans confirmed Tom Price as HHS secretary. The future of healthcare and abortion rights is threatened.
by nigelroberts1
02.10.17
Christian Activists Call On GOP Not To Fund Planned Parenthood

House Defunds Planned Parenthood In Virginia Despite Protests

The House of Representatives voted to defund Planned Parenthood in Virginia Tuesday despite women's rights advocates having protested on the…
by Clarissa Hamlin
02.07.17