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Texas GOP lawmaker launches investigation of books on race and sexuality used in school districts

Texas State Rep. Matt Krause, who is running for state attorney general, asked schools if their libraries or classrooms carry any books in a list…

The Social Feed @ The Real: ‘Rust’ Movie Tragedy, Lil’ Nas X and Boosie, and the Netflix Controversies

The post The Social Feed @ The Real: ‘Rust’ Movie Tragedy, Lil’ Nas X and Boosie, and the Netflix Controversies appeared first on Essence.

Report: Black Women Most Likely to Take Advantage of Educational Options Offered By Employers

Knowledge really is power, especially in the workplace. Fortunately, Black women are well aware of this and are taking full advantage of the resources needed…

3 Years After The Passing Of Ntozake Shange, ‘For Colored Girls’ Is Coming Back To Broadway

The seminal play for colored girls…who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf will return to Broadway in spring 2022.  The production is being directed…

San Francisco Wants To Ensure House Cleaners, Nannies Get Paid Sick Leave

An app would let domestic workers accrue pay they’re owed — but in practice rarely get — to take sick days or care for loved…

Our dumbed-down debate over the DOJ and schools

The political debate over our schools could sure use some lessons in reading comprehension.

WATCH NOW: Check out Ari Lennox, Aliya Janell and Sevyn Streeter in Season 3 of ESSENCE and Coca-Cola’s If Not For My Girls!

Coca-Cola and ESSENCE are back for Season 3 of If Not For My Girls, featuring our brand-new cast, singer and songwriter, Ari Lennox, choreographer and…

First U.S. Passport Issued With Option To Use ‘X’ As A Gender

After announcing it would make changes to be inclusive of nonbinary, intersex, and gender nonconforming travelers, the U.S. State Department has issued the first official…

New York Attorney General Letitia James plans to run for governor

James led sexual harassment probe against former governor Cuomo.