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As holiday party invites start to roll in, one of the best ways to capture that festive spirit is through music. Whether it’s the sound of laughter filling the living room or the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house, the right playlist can transform any gathering into a joyful celebration. Imagine cozying […]
Ice Spice isn’t asking for much this Christmas. Just one thing really: a big, beautiful bag. “I would love a cream or an off-white colored Birkin,” the rapper declared to EBONY. Because of course (it’s on our Christmas list too). Even if it doesn’t make it under the tree this year, Ice Spice — who’s […]
When news began circulating that Pat McGrath Labs’ assets were being put up for sale, it landed with a familiar thud. Not shock exactly, more like recognition. Another Black-founded beauty brand that once represented the ceiling is suddenly staring at the floor. Another reminder that visibility, virality, and cultural dominance don’t always translate into protection […]
Holiday gifting does not have to feel like a financial negotiation with your savings account. Some of the most thoughtful, most used and most appreciated gifts are the ones that quietly upgrade everyday life. The kind that says I saw this and thought of you without screaming luxury for luxury’s sake. Amazon’s under $200 universe […]
There are moments when a community decides to pause, breathe, and tell the truth about the people who hold so much together. Father Figures: A Celebration of Men Who Matter was that kind of moment. Hosted during National Men’s Health Month at The Gathering Spot in Atlanta, the event created a rare space where men […]
“Play Bruno Mars!” The shout came from inside the bar during a singer-songwriter’s set at Aldean’s on Broadway Street. The man yelling out the request was most likely a confident tourist who had sauced up enough to believe the night was about him. On stage, a woman far too talented to be interrupted smirked and, […]
When Alice Walker published The Color Purple in 1982, she may have known how this groundbreaking novel would become an anthem for Black women’s empowerment. Chronicling the life of a young woman in the early 20th century, Walker detailed how her protagonist’s experiences and choices enabled her to finally find her voice and stand up for herself. Walker’s […]
When EBONY ran into Naturi Naughton-Lewis at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival this past August, the entertainment powerhouse, who’s played everything from Lil’ Kim to a perfectionist OBGYN, hinted at a big project she’d be dropping in the next year. And boy, is this one about to shake up the 2026 TV lineup. […]
There are trips where you overpack, and then there are trips where overpacking simply is not an option. Africa was the latter. Going from plane to plane to plane, hopping between South Africa and Namibia, meant suitcases with wheels were not invited. A duffle bag was the assignment. As a fashion editor who lives for […]
You’re in the kitchen again, about to prepare the holiday feast, and you realize, “Gosh, this year, it would be nice to try something different.” These three celebrity chefs have heard your pleas and, just in time for a Christmas/Kwanzaa miracle, are sharing the dishes they love to make and savor this season. Chef Carla […]