When it comes to love, Vivicia A. Fox has standards, and she’s not afraid to spell them out. Her dream man is — sorry, not sorry — not a creative artist. “I’m looking for a partner, a good man. Love to be honest with you: I would never date anyone who’s in show business,” she […]
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The Know Now: Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson Follows Through: Diddy Doc Premieres on Netflix This December
In May 2024, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson announced that he was making a documentary about the rise and fall of rapper-mogul-inmate Sean “Diddy” Combs. And now that has come to fruition. Sean Combs: The Reckoning premieres on Netflix on December 2. According to a release, the doc is a “staggering examination of the media mogul, […]
When Honesty Meets Harm In God’s House: A Call For The Church To Reclaim Justice And Care
It started like a familiar moment during a Sunday morning service during the holiday season: children stood before the congregation, ready to share what they were thankful for. But a now-viral social media clip from a Dallas church did not unfold as a comforting moment of communal joy. Instead, it exposed something tender and unsettling […]
‘Bel-Air’ Returns for Its Final Season with Dramatic Exits, Unresolved Trauma And Moments of Unexpected Joy
Bel-Air has returned for its fourth and final season, and it’s not afraid to sit in an uncomfortable intersection of privilege, trauma and the complicated realities of Black excellence. Every member of the Banks’ extended family is facing circumstances that have altered the course of their lives, and each is navigating next steps in their […]
Viola Fletcher Lived 111 Years and Never Let the World Bury Her Story
At 111, a divine number often associated with alignment and blessings, Viola Ford Fletcher—known around the world as “Mother Fletcher”—took her final rest. She lived long enough to see the country finally confront the truths she carried for over a century. Last year, EBONY covered the Supreme Court case tied to the Tulsa survivors’ fight […]
The Know Now: An Outpouring of Love for Chadwick Boseman’s Star and Shoes at the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The late Chadwick Boseman received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last week, where Viola Davis, Ryan Coogler and more delivered tearful, heartfelt speeches about his talent gone too soon and his legacy. The most poignant picture from the ceremony is that of his black shoes, which his wife, Simone Ledward-Boseman, brought to […]
The EBONY 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Curated Gems for Thoughtful Gifting with Black Holiday Magic
EBONY’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide is officially live, and it arrives with the kind of care, taste and Black holiday magic that turns seasonal shopping into a full experience. The holidays always sneak up on us, and every year we promise ourselves we will not let the stress win. This time, we came prepared. Our […]
Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Passes Away at 81
All year long, we’ve been met with both celebration and grief as we’ve said goodbye to some of our favorite artists, innovators and cultural changemakers. Although their time with us was brief, we do not take their impact and the difference they have made for generations to come for granted. Each person listed has made […]
The Crowned Touch: Inside the EBONY Power 100 Glamsuite Powered by Mielle
In a room filled with legacy, lineage and luminous energy, Mielle became the secret ingredient behind the glow. This year’s EBONY Power 100 Gala was more than a celebration of achievement; it was a testament to the power of presentation, how we show up, how we shine and how we honor the beauty that’s always […]
Trans Influencer Girlalala’s Death Exposes the Cost of America’s War on Trans People
Last Friday, the killing of 21-year-old Black trans influencer Girlalala in Florida became another devastating reminder of how vulnerable trans women remain in moments when systems should protect them. According to NBC News, officers found her with multiple gunshot wounds in a car outside a suburban Fort Lauderdale home after an argument with her 25-year-old boyfriend, […]









