SHERo Mississippi

06/11/2026

https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/black-queer-couples-pride-2026/

These high-profile duos are showcasing the beautiful and expansive spectrum of Black partnership.

06/11/2026

https://mississippitoday.org/2026/06/09/contraception-access-iud/

Americans for Contraception, the group touring a big inflatable IUD, is making its way across the South in honor of the anniversary of a 1965 U.S. Supreme Court decision that established a constitutional right to contraception.

06/10/2026

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/halle-berry-avoided-this-intimate-medical-exam-and-for-a-very-relatable-reason_l_6a2709ffe4b0178462fbea5c

The actor is speaking out about why so many women fear these appointments.

06/09/2026

https://mississippitoday.org/2026/06/05/greenwood-hospital-close-july-31/

Greenwood Leflore Hospital informed employees Thursday it has delayed its anticipated closure to July 31 as negotiations over a potential transfer of

05/22/2026

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/8-democrats-pass-bill-forcing-teachers-to-out-trans-students_n_6a0f2d3ee4b084c012e3b6d4

The bill requires educators to get parental consent for changing a student's pronouns or preferred names on any school forms. It also bans teachers from talking about trans people at all.

05/20/2026

This am in MS:

05/14/2026

The simultaneous attacks on abortion health care access and voting rights are rooted in white supremacy, patriarchy, and oppression. The communities most impacted by these efforts are disproportionately low-income Black and Brown people living in rural areas across the country.
Anti-abortion extremists have one goal: total control over our sexual and reproductive lives. As proud abortion freedom fighters, we will continue to fight against all abortion restrictions and all voter disenfranchisement efforts that threaten our autonomy, dignity, and fundamental rights.
People have been self-managing abortions for generations, and abortion pills remain a safe and effective way to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. Whether accessed through telehealth or by mail, abortion pills are lifesaving for many pregnant Mississippians, and for that, we are grateful for today’s decision.

05/14/2026

https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/14/politics/supreme-court-mifepristone?cid=ios_app

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed women to continue to access the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth visits, maintaining the status quo while officials in Louisiana continue to push for limiting availability of the drug in lower courts.

05/14/2026

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25a1207_21p3.pdf

05/14/2026

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-allows-abortion-pill-mifepristone-available-mail-rcna344081

The decision indefinitely blocks an appeals court ruling that would have restricted availability of the drug, especially in states with strict anti-abortion laws.