By ESSENCE Staff ·Updated June 24, 2022
The devastating news of the overturning of Roe v. Wade has shocked Americans. After being in place for 50 years, the Supreme Court has ruled to eliminate the constitutional right in a 5-3 decision. Here are politicians, activists, and celebrities reacting to the historic legislation on social media.
Stacey Abrams, Democratic Nominee for Governor of Georgia
For 50 years, Roe v. Wade safeguarded the right
