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The Schomburg Center Announces Honorees for Its Centennial Gala — EBONY Exclusive

Angela Bassett and Solange Knowles are among the names to be honored at the Centennial Gala Celebration for the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a leading institution dedicated to preserving Black history, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary.  The Center will honor Bassett, a groundbreaking actor and producer; renowned novelist and short-story writer […]

Inside The AAFCA Special Achievement Awards Luncheon Where Black Excellence Took Center Stage

At the 9th annual AAFCA Special Achievement Awards Luncheon, powerhouse talent agent and honoree Lorrie Bartlett emphasized the vital role that Black storytelling plays in shaping Hollywood and society as a whole. “This collective group reminds me that excellence is not just about achievement, but endurance,” Bartlett said while accepting the Salute to Excellence Award. […]

Hanifa Shipping Controversy Sparks Debate on Accountability, Grace and Supporting Black-Owned Brands

There is something vulnerable about a founder saying, “We’re pressing pause.” Especially after 15 years in the game. When Anifa Mvuemba, the woman behind Hanifa, shared her public statement announcing a halt on restocks with no clear timeline for what’s next, it didn’t read like a corporate memo drafted between investor calls. It read like […]