Black women are manifesting lives full of purpose and pleasure, from career elevation and generational wealth to creative expression and spiritual growth, and embracing softness as a radical act.

The National Urban League has declared a "state of emergency" for democracy and civil rights in the United States, citing the systematic rollback of the Voting Rights Act, the transformation of the U.

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Gov. Newsom signs five new bills into law, including AB 1297, AB 313, AB 1034, AB 233, and AB 553, with an effective date on Jan. 1, 2026.