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By Brooklyn White ·September 1, 2021 Published · September 1, 2021 Updated
In this week’s Keeping It Z column, we’re talking about what the abortion ban in Texas means for young people.
On September 1, a Texas law banning abortions after 6 weeks went into effect. I’m based in Texas, which is home to millions of people, and I’m horrified.
During the summer of 2021, Gov. Greg Abbott signed two laws that made reproductive autonomy all the more unattainable: the
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By Brooklyn White ·August 27, 2021 Published · August 27, 2021 Updated
Class is in session! On Wednesday, August 25, ESSENCE Girls United threw our inaugural virtual Back to School event Powered by Disney Dreamers Academy. Many of us are heading back to class and we know how it is when you don’t feel totally prepared. Our hour-long programming is sure to help shake off any jitters and give you the confidence to slay every
Essence Magazine:
By Brooklyn White ·August 27, 2021 Published · August 27, 2021 Updated
Class is in session! On Wednesday, August 25, ESSENCE Girls United threw our inaugural virtual Back to School event Powered by Disney Dreamers Academy. Many of us are heading back to class and we know how it is when you don’t feel totally prepared. Our hour-long programming is sure to help shake off any jitters and give you the confidence to slay every semester.
Essence Magazine:
By Brooklyn White ·August 27, 2021 Published · August 27, 2021 Updated
Class is in session! On Wednesday, August 25, ESSENCE Girls United threw our inaugural virtual Back to School event Powered by Disney Dreamers Academy. Many of us are heading back to class and we know how it is when you don’t feel totally prepared. Our hour-long programming is sure to help shake off any jitters and give you the confidence to slay every semester.
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By ·August 27, 2021 Published · August 27, 2021 Updated
In this Keeping It Z column piece, writer Payton Wilson talks about learning in-person in Texas.
As a high school senior in Richmond, Texas, my concern about heading back to school has heightened, considering Texas governor Greg Abbott’s position that Texas schools don’t need masks or social distancing mandates. And I’m not alone—other students and teachers are concerned, too.
When talking to my peers about going back to school, there isn’t
Essence Magazine:
By ·August 27, 2021 Published · August 27, 2021 Updated
In this Keeping It Z column piece, writer Payton Wilson talks about learning in-person in Texas.
As a high school senior in Richmond, Texas, my concern about heading back to school has heightened, considering Texas governor Greg Abbott’s position that Texas schools don’t need masks or social distancing mandates. And I’m not alone—other students and teachers are concerned, too.
When talking to my peers about going back to school, there isn’t
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By Brooklyn White ·August 26, 2021 Published · August 26, 2021 Updated
Normani is riding high following the release of “Wild Side,” the slick sizzler from her upcoming debut album. In 2012, the then-teen began performing as a member of girl group Fifth Harmony and once they announced an indefinite hiatus 6 years later, Normani experimented outside of the group. After a number of collaborations (“Love Lies,” “Waves,” a joint EP with Calvin Harris, and
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By Brooklyn White ·August 25, 2021 Published · August 25, 2021 Updated
On Friday, August 20, Aaliyah’s discography began to slowly waterfall onto streaming services. Beginning with One in a Million and set to culminate with I Care 4 U and Ultimate Aaliyah, the late singer’s final two albums and posthumous compilations will appear across Tidal, Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes and Deezer.
Read exactly when each album will hit services here.
Aaliyah, famous for songs like “One in