Pinky Cole, a successful vegan food entrepreneur, woke up feeling drained after the presidential election results. She had built her business from scratch in just a few years, but today, she felt emotionally exhausted. "I'm sad, " she shared with ESSENCE. This election, she said, affected her differ
Former U. S. President Donald Trump recently highlighted the skills of basketball star Caitlin Clark in an interview with sportscaster Jim Gray and coach Bill Belichick. The discussion turned to pay equity in women's sports, specifically the WNBA. Clark's impressive playing has sparked talks about f
In the world of politics, few names command as much respect as Barbara Lee. Her journey began when she joined Shirley Chisholm's presidential campaign in 1972, an event that sparked her lifelong passion for public service. Over the decades, Lee has made history as the first Black woman elected to th
Ever since its launch in 1997, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has long been yearning for a spark to ignite mainstream interest. That spark was finally lit with the arrival of Caitlin Clark from Des Moines. Though numerous influential figures had paved the way, Carol Stiff stands
Donald Trump’s recent campaign has been marked by a big challenge—winning over women voters. Despite saying he’ll be a “protector” of women, his approach has been criticized for being outdated and paternalistic. He's even joked along with offensive comments, like the infamous one about Vice Presiden
In the final stretch of the presidential campaign, candidates often push their concluding messages to capture undecided voters. Kamala Harris made her pitch on Tuesday, contrasting herself with Donald Trump. While Harris aims to be a regular Democrat president, Trump has other plans. The Trump campa
In Maryland, Angela Alsobrooks is making waves in the U. S. Senate race. With a solid background in public service, she's breaking barriers as a Black woman running for this important seat. A recent poll shows she's leading her Republican opponent, former Governor Larry Hogan, by a significant margi
Lisa Blunt Rochester, who made history in 2016 as the first Black person and first woman from Delaware elected to Congress, is now aiming to make another mark on history. She's running for the Senate, hoping to become the first Black woman to represent Delaware in that chamber. Polls show her with a
Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump's recent remark about protecting women "whether they like it or not, " calling it offensive to everyone. She argued that this statement shows Trump doesn't understand women's right to make decisions about their own bodies. Harris pointed out that Trump appointed
Billie Jean King, a legend in women's tennis, has seen a lot of change. She's worked hard to make sure women athletes get treated fairly. One big change is how people view women's sports. It used to be seen as a kind of charity, but now it's a big business. Billie Jean is happy about this. She think
