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Stacey Abrams Files Lawsuit To Ensure Every Vote Is Counted
Despite calls from her opponent to concede, Abrams maintains that every Georgia voter deserves to be heard. Just a day after Brian Kemp called Stacey Abrams’ attempt to count “all the votes” a “disgrace to democracy,” the Abrams campaign filed a federal lawsuit on Sunday to delay vote certifications. A successful lawsuit would mean that officials would have until Wednesday to tally vote totals, and could restore over 1,000 absentee ballots that were formerly rejected.
Watch #InMyFeed: Black Women Are Creating And Shifting The Culture
Welcome to #InMyFeed, ESSENCE’s daily digital show that offers you a cheat sheet of the hottest topics already on your timeline. It’s pretty obvious that Black women run and rule the world. We didn’t need Beyoncé to tell us that, but it was nice having one of the world’s biggest and best artists affirm within song what we know is true. It seems society is oftentimes forgetful of that fact.
Kemp Calls Abrams’ Refusal To Concede 'A Disgrace'
Despite calls to give up the fight, Abrams is keeping her head in the game. It’s been nearly a week since Americans waited with bated breath to find out the fate of the country’s political landscape. And while most races were called within hours of polls closing on election night, the winner in Georgia’s race for governor is still a looming source of contention.
Prison, Police Executions Should Not be Consequences of Mental Illness
In an October interview with Upfront News on Berkley’s KPFA Radio, Facebook executive Ebele Okobi describes her brother Chinedu as a kind and gentle man who was nonjudgmental and curious, and who made friends wherever he journeyed. This is not, of course, the Chinedu Okobi described by The San Mateo Sherrif’s Office after sheriff’s deputies tased him to death while he was in the throes of a mental health crisis.
Michelle Obama Reveals How She Learned To Be Vulnerable With Barack and Love Him Differently
Our forever first lady opened up to Oprah about how she and Barack Obama learned to love each other. On the eve of the release of her new memoir, Becoming Michelle Obama, the former first lady continues to open up like never before about many of the things her supporters have always wanted to know the most about, like her marriage to former president Barack Obama.
The Wing's Adorable New 'Mommy & Me' Collection Is Just In Time For The Holidays
Matching sets for you and your mini just got a whole lot cuter. The Wing has released two new merchandise collections just in time for the holidays. The women’s professional space recently unveiled a new line of signature holiday items as well as a new “Little Wing” collection, featuring adorable “mommy and me” items. Having just established their “Little Wing” space for kids to play while their parents work, the Little Wings collection is a perfect compliment.
Why Mom-Shaming New Moms Like Gabrielle Union Is Not Okay and More Hurtful Than You Realize
Last week, Black women all over collectively gasped with excitement when Gabrielle Union and her husband, NBA star Dwyane Wade, surprised fans with the news they’d just welcomed a newborn daughter via surrogate. They shared the news by posting a photo of them posing together with the newborn at the hospital. The photo showed Union in the hospital bed, wearing a headwrap, sans makeup and fluff, holding her baby close and practicing a common and critical newborn bonding process called skin-to-skin.
Big Sean Launches #HealFlintKids Fundraiser to Help During Water Crisis
Big Sean has kicked off a campaign to help the children affected by the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, reports Billboard. The #HealFlintKids initiative was started in response to the city water crisis that exposed nearly 9,000 children to lead-contaminated water. Sean, a Detroit native, donated $10,000 to the cause, which will benefit the “Flint Child Health & Development Fund.” “I’m raising money to support the kids of Flint Michigan,” he wrote on the CrowdRise campaign page.
Interracial Brooklyn Couple Wins Battle to Merge Their Last Names
It’s easy for a woman to take on her husband’s last name when she gets married, but what happens when the bride and groom decide to do something more specific, like, merge their two last names without a using a hyphen? Well, things become a little complicated.
Lawsuit Claims Morehouse College Ignored Student's Complaints Of Sexual Harassment
Morehouse assistant professor Robert Peterson is accused of buying underage students alcoholic drinks, as well as groping one student's genitals during a study abroad trip. Morehouse College is facing accusations that it did nothing to come to the aid of a student who was allegedly being sexually harassed by a faculty member.
French President Emmanuel Macron Isn't Here For Trump's Twitter Diplomacy
Although French President Emmanuel Macron is among our allies, he is still not pulling punches when it comes to how he feels about President Donald Trump and the way he attempts to lead the country. One thing Macron is not a fan of? Trump’s habit of tweeting any and everything. “I always prefer having direct discussion or answering questions than making my diplomacy through tweets,” Macron said in an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria.
Telfar Teams Up With An Olympic Gold Medalist For His New York Fashion Week Show Essence
It’s very rare that you come across that lone designer who really captures the spirit of a movement, who also has the dual ability to remain true to their aesthetic while creating a sellable collection. Well, Telfar is that designer.
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