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The April 4 election will determine the ideological balance of the court and if abortion is legal in the state.

A leading voice on abortion and voting rights in the Virginia legislature, McClellan will join 27 other Black women lawmakers in the U.S. House.

Before her death in 2020, the TransGriot founder fought against misgendering in media and used tough love to hold her Black and queer colleagues accountable. 

From bills in legislatures to restrictions in schools and health care, growing rhetoric throughout the US is part of a “full-out attack” against LGBTQ+ people, advocates say.

In honor of National Caregivers Day, The 19th spoke with caregivers about the importance of understanding grief, the healing power of music, finding providers you trust and building community.

Described as “the backbone of the environmental justice movement,” these women pioneered the work to protect communities.

The organization, Barred Business, provides funding, housing and training while advocating for legal protections for people who have faced unemployment and homelessness after incarceration. 

A bookseller, librarian and children’s book author share their favorite books by Black women and LGBTQ+ authors that embody the theme of this year’s Black History Month.

In Kashana Cauley’s debut novel, one Black woman wonders if you can ever really be prepared for the worst — especially in today’s America.

The report reflects marginal gains in representation for women and some communities of color.