From notebooks to lunch boxes, back-to-school shopping is costing families more in 2026. Here’s what’s driving higher prices and why many parents are feeling the strain.
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Posted inSports
Serena Williams’ Wimbledon Return Is Bigger Than Tennis—It’s a Win for Black Mothers
Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon, using her comeback to inspire her daughters and reshape conversations about motherhood in sports.
Posted inEQUITY
Polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS, has a new name
PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, to better reflect the condition’s impact on hormonal and metabolic health. Experts say the change could lead to earlier diagnosis and better care for Black women disproportionately affected by the condition.
Posted inGOVERNMENT
What is the SAVE America Act?
A major elections bill is heading to the Senate, and it could reshape how Americans register and vote. The SAVE America Act would introduce stricter voter ID and citizenship requirements, sparking debate over election security and access ahead of the midterms.
Posted inReproductive Health-
The black box warning on menopause treatments could change. Here’s why.
The FDA is reviewing the black box warning on estrogen used in menopause treatments. The potential policy shift could change how millions of women manage menopause symptoms and reshape conversations around hormone therapy safety.
Posted inComplexity of Coils
Black beauty salons: A hidden force in the fight for Black equality
Black beauty salons have been a source of political activism, economic growth, and relaxation for Black women for generations, with many owners and patrons using the space to mobilize for voter registration, citizenship education, and anti-lynching movements.
Posted inEQUITY, HISTORY
60 years after Bloody Sunday, activists remember the Black women behind the curtain
Black women fed, protected and housed the activists who traveled to Selma, Alabama, in March 1965 to demonstrate for voting rights. Here are their stories.
Posted inEDUCATION AND CAREERS, EQUITY, GOVERNMENT
The White House said book bans aren’t happening. Now JD Vance’s memoir is a target.
Vice President JD Vance’s memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis,” has been caught up in a censorship controversy sparked by the White House.
Posted inElection24, EXPLAINERS, GOVERNMENT
Explainer: What to know about executive orders as Trump prepares to take office
Executive orders are directives signed by the President that allow him to make policy outside of the usual congressional process. Trump is expected to sign a long list of executive orders shortly after entering office for his second term, with top priorities including
Posted inElection24, Elections/voting, GOVERNMENT
Harris leans into symbolism of the victorious underdog on eve of election
Vice President Kamala Harris gave her final appeal to voters in Pennsylvania with the last rally of her presidential campaign. Harris spoke from the famous Rocky steps in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum, an iconic…