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Aaliyah had a sound that was categorically her own. It wasn’t just her voice; it was the way she used it. The soft trills. The featherlight harmonies. The restraint. While many of her peers of the time captivated audiences with powerhouse vocals, Aaliyah carved out her own lane. Her quiet confidence, understated delivery, and emotional […]
Reflecting on Black History can cause many folks to increase their efforts in celebrating and honoring the accomplishments and contributions of people of African descent. For some, it involves the recollection of historical traumas Black Americans have historically faced. Dr. Joan Samuels-Dennis, Ph.D., is the Director of Programs and Partners at The Village of Peace, […]
Summertime usually means being outside in your favorite bikini or swim trunks, but with sweltering heat waves and torrential downpours pummeling the nation, you might find yourself indoors a lot. Thankfully, Hollywood and the streaming giants are serving up plenty of reasons to embrace theater air conditioning or the comfort of your couch. From inspiring […]
The night I had been looking forward to for months had finally arrived. It was November 2025, and I was preparing to attend my company’s exclusive gala in Los Angeles. EBONY’s Power 100 is a star-studded black-tie event honoring some of the most influential Black leaders, innovators, artists and changemakers of the year. As Senior […]
Class is officially back in session. Kai Cenat has once again proven that nobody throws an announcement quite like he does. The record-breaking Twitch superstar returned Monday to unveil the official professor lineup for Streamer University 2026, his creator incubator that’s quickly becoming one of the most important spaces for the next generation of digital […]
After a new development in the Nolan Wells case emerged earlier today involving a body being found near the area that Wells was last seen, Wells’ mother, Christine Wonsley, confirmed on Facebook that her son has passed away. As followers of the case mourn and send their support to the Wells-Wonsley family, the question still […]
Every generation has someone whose work quietly becomes part of everyday Black life. For millions of families, that person was George E. Johnson. Whether it was an Afro Sheen can sitting on a bathroom counter, an Ultra Sheen relaxer tucked beneath the sink or one of the company’s iconic advertisements filling the pages of EBONY, […]
The celebrity scene is always packed, with stars out in full force. Here’s where they walk the carpet, light up the scene, and keep the energy on an all-time high. Salt-n-Pepa 50th Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks The place to be on July 4 was at the Pier 17 Rooftop, in New York City, where […]
“I did a normal thing I’ve done a thousand times, and that one time, it all went wrong.” That’s how Jayson Tatum describes the moment his Achilles tore last spring. It’s an injury that’s ended careers and derailed others for years, and it forced the Celtics star into a ten-month rebuild of his body and, […]
The U.S. Men’s National Team is getting a post-Independence Day boost in the World Cup after FIFA, on Sunday, surprisingly — and controversially — overturned a one-game ban on Folarin Balogun. Balogun was supposed to be ineligible for Monday’s round of 16 match against Belgium, the result of being shown a red card after an […]