Rayna Rayford
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Meet The Doctor Whose Civil Rights Roots Are Driving Change For Black Mothers
Dr. Auja McDougale has been inspired by civil rights and her family’s rich history for most of her life, even inspiring her own career in...
There Aren’t That Many Black Major League Baseball Players Right Now. But Change Is On The Way
Right now, the number of Black professional baseball players is at an all-time, historic low. But, new Major League Baseball (MLB) development pipeline programs are...
This Pi Day Let’s Celebrate The First Black Woman To Earn Her PhD In Mathematics
Every year, Pi Day is celebrated on March 14. It’s the celebration of the mathematical sign pi, and the date is symbolic because (3.14) signifies...
Stacey Abrams: “Women Are Not Only Uniquely And Disproportionately Impacted By Our Global Challenges, They Are Almost Entirely The Solution.”
Stacey Abrams helped launched a new Women’s Initiative at Columbia University’s Institute of Global Politics (IGP) last week, focusing on economically empower women and girls....
The Group Chat Comes To Life In New Podcast Hosted By Tiffany Cross
Today, iHeartPodcasts and Will Packer Media debuted a new podcast, “ACross Generations,” hosted by former MSNBC host and political analyst Tiffany Cross. “Each episode will...
‘I’m not on trial!’: Fani Willis Pushes Back Against Efforts To Disqualify Her From Trump Case
Today Fani Willis was called to the stand in Georgia in the hearing to determine whether or not the Fulton County District Attorney will be...
What Do Valentine’s Day and Frederick Douglass Have In Common?
This Valentine’s Day, ESSENCE wants to make sure that you’re also celebrating the birthday of abolitionist icon Frederick Douglass. “Like many of those born into...
Now Why Would This New Mexico Real Estate Developer Name A House Layout After Harriet Tubman?
What do Jonathan Majors, Bill Ackman, and Abrazo Homes have in common? All three have recently co-opted Black historical figures and used their names in...
Martin Luther King, Jr. – Beyond His Dream
Today is the official holiday celebrating civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. More than 50 years after his assassination, King is almost universally revered...
Activists Are Fighting Back On Behalf Of Black women After Texas’ Latest Abortion Ruling
Activists are committed to fighting to ensure that Black women are protected after the latest battle in Texas in the war against abortions. For background,...