Jessica Washington

6/24/22

The Reversal of Roe V. Wade Is An Attack On Black Bodies

The Supreme Court set back the clock on reproductive rights–a decision that disproportionately affects Black people.

6/24/22

Liberal Justices Explain Why Roe Ending Matters for Black Americans

The liberal wing of the Supreme Court issued a fiery dissent from today's catastrophic abortion ruling

6/24/22

Roe v Wade Officially Overturned by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, effectively ending the constitutional right to an abortion.

6/23/22

Another Roe v. Wade Delay, but What about Tomorrow?

The Supreme Court did not release a decision on Roe today, but an extra decision day tomorrow means an abortion…

6/21/22

Did an Elephant Really Return to a Funeral for Vengeance? Y'all need to stop laughing!

News of an elephant's revenge lit Black twitter and Tiktok ablaze last week, but what really happened?

6/21/22

Police Identify Teen Killed at D.C. "Moechella" Concert

15-year old Chase Poole has been identified by police as the victim in the Juneteenth festival shooting in D.C.

6/21/22

The Evolution of Jada Pinkett Smith

There's way more to this superstar than being the punchline of a terrible oscars joke.

6/17/22

This Juneteenth, We Ask, Can you Decolonize Colonization?

Black Twitter asks whether missionary work can be separated from its racist history.

6/17/22

Why Are Some Black Residents Annoyed by Jay-Z's Bitcoin Academy?

Residents of Jay-Z's childhood home, Brooklyn's Marcy Park Housing Project, say the billionaire's Bitcoin Academy is…

6/16/22

Abortion is Still Legal: Here's Why That Matters

Why abortion advocates want you to know Roe v. Wade is still around.

6/15/22

Despite the Leak, Roe v. Wade Isn't Dead Yet

Experts say we can't know what will happen with Roe v. Wade, but no matter what, the fight for abortion is already…

6/14/22

Kamala Harris Prepares for The Fall of Roe

Vice president Kamala met with law professors today to discuss what comes next if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v.…

6/13/22

Hulu's New Mike Tyson Biopic Courts Controversy

A new Hulu series featuring Mike Tyson, raises questions about Hollywood's treatment of men accused of violence…

6/10/22

Can We Talk About the Handmaid's Tale Protests?

Why people need to stop saying we’re going to be in The Handmaid’s Tale.

6/9/22

People REALLY Need to Stop Comparing Abortion Restrictions to Slavery

You're not wrong: the way some white people are talking about abortion is... kinda racist

6/7/22

Pandemic hits Black Women The Hardest, Here's Why.

Experts explain why pandemic relief policies are still very necessary for Black women's recovery

6/7/22

Urban League: Failing to Expand Pandemic Protections is a Setback For Black Families

The Failure to Pass Build Back Better is a major loss for Black Americans, says the Urban League's President.

Jessica Washington's posts

The Reversal of Roe V. Wade Is An Attack On Black Bodies

Liberal Justices Explain Why Roe Ending Matters for Black Americans

Roe v Wade Officially Overturned by Supreme Court

Another Roe v. Wade Delay, but What about Tomorrow?

Did an Elephant Really Return to a Funeral for Vengeance? Y'all need to stop laughing!

Police Identify Teen Killed at D.C. "Moechella" Concert

The Evolution of Jada Pinkett Smith

This Juneteenth, We Ask, Can you Decolonize Colonization?

Why Are Some Black Residents Annoyed by Jay-Z's Bitcoin Academy?

Abortion is Still Legal: Here's Why That Matters

Despite the Leak, Roe v. Wade Isn't Dead Yet

Kamala Harris Prepares for The Fall of Roe

Hulu's New Mike Tyson Biopic Courts Controversy

Can We Talk About the Handmaid's Tale Protests?

People REALLY Need to Stop Comparing Abortion Restrictions to Slavery

Pandemic hits Black Women The Hardest, Here's Why.

Urban League: Failing to Expand Pandemic Protections is a Setback For Black Families