Melissa Noel
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Supreme Court Will Allow Emergency Abortion Access In Idaho, For Now
Today the Supreme Court issued their long-awaited ruling in the Idaho abortion case. Idaho hospitals are now allowed to provide abortions in emergency situations, in...
Fearless Fund Co-Founder Steps Down From Role As COO, Says Decision Unrelated To Ongoing Legal Battle
Atlanta-based venture capital fund the Fearless Fund is back in the headlines due to the news that co-founder and COO Ayana Parsons has stepped down...
Liberating Louisiana
Deon Haywood will never forget the woman who took a chance on her. This woman hired her for her first nonprofit job when Haywood was...
What We Are Owed
This project is a collaboration between the Center for Public Integrity, the Center for Investigative Reporting, and the Investigative Reporting Workshop. Read more here. Alvin...
‘Triumph’: Jesse Owens’ Legendary Olympic Victories And Lasting Legacy Highlighted In New Documentary
The 2024 Summer Olympics are just one month away. But, before we watch athletes go for gold in Paris, The History Channel has turned the...
Family Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Legoland Alleging Racial Discrimination Toward Children
A Connecticut mom has taken legal action against Legoland, alleging racial discrimination. Breana Ramsay filed a lawsuit last week in the New York State Supreme...
Where Politics Meets Culture – Here’s What To Expect At This Year’s Global Black Economic Forum
From CEOs to entrepreneurs, policymakers and world leaders, the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) stage at ESSENCE Fest has it all, and is here to...
Celebrating Black Literary Excellence: Here’s What To Expect At ESSENCE Authors 2024
In an inspiring celebration of Black literary talent, ESSENCE Authors 2024 returns to showcase the brilliance and diversity of authors during the 30th anniversary of...
Celebrating Legacy And Making Impact: The HBCU Orange Blossom Classic Is More Than Just A Football Game
When the Orange Blossom Classic was founded 91 years ago by the son of Florida A&M University (FAMU) president J.R.E. Lee Jr., it was one of...
Human Arm Found On Illinois Beach Identified As Black Wisconsin College Student Killed And Dismembered After First Date
A human arm found approximately 50 miles from Milwaukee on an Illinois Beach has been identified as belonging to Sade Robinson, the Black Wisconsin college...