EBONY first published its list of the 19 Blackest Christmas songs ever in 2015. Ten years have passed, and the list hasn’t changed much, just grown over the last decade. Some fit the tradition, while others detour just a little bit, but they’ve all been major players in sleighing (yup, pun intended!) the Christmas spirit. […]
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Cowboy Boots, Collard Greens and Culture — ‘High Horse’ Brunch Celebrated Our Reclamation of Black Cowboy Legacy
Cowboys, cowgirls and creators alike gathered at the scenic Los Angeles Equestrian Center in their radiant all-white attire this week to celebrate the release of High Horse: The Black Cowboy. The three-part Peacock documentary, executive produced by Jordan Peele through his Monkeypaw Productions banner, rides straight into the untold history and enduring legacy of the […]
Beyond the Glitz: A Miami Art Week Experience Steeped in Black Creativity, History and Connection
Growing up in South Florida, I thought of Miami Art Week just as the time when traffic is delayed for what feels like (and can literally be) hours, celebrities take over the town, and more events are happening than humanly possible to attend. I saw only the glamour and saturation of what it was supposed […]
The State of US: Jasmine Crockett Enters the Senate Race, Obamacare Subsidies Face a Key Vote, and Biden’s SAVE Plan Ends
What You Need To Know: In Texas, Rep. Jasmine Crockett is making her own move, jumping into the Senate race and shaking up a political map long overdue for change. Washington rewrites the fine print on America’s future. Congress prepares to vote on whether Obamacare’s subsidies live or die, while the Education Department quietly pulls […]
The Role That Reconnected ‘Sinners’ Wunmi Mosaku to Her Roots
Although Wunmi Mosaku’s searing portrayal of Annie in Sinners has propelled her into the Oscars race, when she talks about how the role transformed her life, it becomes clear that the greatest impact on the Nigerian-British actress was personal, not professional. “This year, being a part of Sinners, (writer-director) Ryan Coogler gave me one of the greatest gifts of […]
The Best Foundations for the Red Undertone Girlies
Like any other aspect of makeup, foundation is not a one-size-fits-all venture. But where experimental eyeliners and daring lip shades have considerable room for error, ill-fated foundations are way less forgiving. As the name suggests, foundations are the base layer of any virtuous beat, and a shaky foundation is a recipe for aesthetic disaster. Though […]
The Black Wellness Edit: How Caregivers Are Navigating Under The Trump Administration
After introducing the possibility of a tax credit for caregivers to have financial relief in 2024, the Trump administration has since been brought under scrutiny by caregivers and those who are considered low income after threats arose to take away Medicaid and Medicare benefits. According to the American Medical Association, cuts to Medicaid benefits were introduced […]
Chris Paul Wanted to Come Home. The Problem? Home Wasn’t What it Used To Be.
Last week, the NBA world woke up to an Instagram story that immediately got checked to see if was AI-generated: 12-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul posted saying, “Just Found Out I’m Being Sent Home.” The issue was, the version of ‘home’ Paul imagined was not the one the Clippers were offering. The “Point God” signed […]
Why Singapore Should Be on Your 2026 Travel List
If you’re currently planning your 2026 travels and the idea of visiting an Asian country keeps coming to mind, consider adding Singapore to your list. Over the last few years, Asian destinations like Japan have seen a surge in visitors, becoming popular travel destinations for a range of American tourists. According to the Japan National Tourism […]
Olly Sholotan Reflects on ‘Bel-Air’ Finale and Carlton Banks’ Most Epic Scene
There’s one scene Bel-Air‘s Olly Sholotan, who played Carlton Banks, will never forget. It happened in Season Two, when Carlton admitted his drug addiction. “That’s the best scene that I’ve ever done,” he exclaimed as he recalled pulling it off on set. “It was one of those days where I was like, ‘I don’t know […]









