Serena Williams knows exactly what accessories she’d have in her Barbie playset. “A blazer—my go-to for off-court work events,” she exclaimed to EBONY. “A fun bag or heels. And of course, a tennis racket, because that’s where it all started. I’d also sneak in a little something extra for my girls.” The power blazer is […]
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Kensington Grey and DBA Are Redefining How Black Creators Build Power in 2026
There was a time when creator agencies operated like booking factories. Secure the deal. Deliver the post. Collect the check. Repeat. That model is dead. Or at least, it’s no longer enough to survive in an industry where Black creators are not just shaping culture, but defining the business of it. In 2026, the agencies […]
These Black Opera Singers Share the Legacy the Art Form Carries
In an era marked by uncertainty and the reevaluation of traditional institutions, the role of Black opera singers has taken on profound significance. With the recent discourse involving actor Timothee Chalamet, who said, “I don’t want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it’s like, ‘Hey, keep this thing alive, even though […]
Here’s What To Know About The Partial Government Shutdown and TSA Workers Going Unpaid
For over a month, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees have continued to work without adequate pay as tensions rise at airports across the U.S. This situation began as a result of indecision coming from political leadership after the Senate was supposed to agree on funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border […]
Between the Pages: Tayari Jones Explores What It Means to Grow Up Without a Mother in ‘Kin’
There’s something uncomfortable about how Kin, Tayari Jones’ latest novel, confronts the absence of motherhood. As a daughter who has experienced maternal abandonment without explanation or closure, that ache never leaves you. In Kin, Annie and Vernice share the burden of being motherless, but they approach it in decidedly different ways. Abandoned before she could […]
A First-Timer’s Guide to the Maldives: What I Loved, What I’d Skip, and What I’d Do Differently
I’m A Black Man Watching ‘Imperfect Women.’ Here’s Why You Should Too
For sports lovers, “March Madness” signals college basketball tournaments filling our TVs and devices with the latest collegiate exploits on the hard court. While I will be tuning in to watch numerous games, this year my “March Madness” includes a new roster, Imperfect Women, Apple TV+’s new series that has me guessing and on the […]
How This Artist’s Afro-Caribbean Roots are Shifting Southern Contemporary Art
The South has always been a canvas for expression, and Kandy G. Lopez knew from a very early age the importance of exploring identity and power through mixed media. Born to Dominican parents, she draws from her experience navigating her upbringing as an inner city kid. “I understood that you can be taught how to […]
The State of US: SAVE Act Debate, Iran War Drives Gas Prices Up, and $42M HBCU Gift Offers Hope
What to Know: This week in America, lawmakers are debating a voting bill that could make registering to vote feel a little more like applying for a passport at the DMV. Meanwhile, the Iran conflict is escalating, sending gas prices climbing and reminding everyone that global politics has a very real way of showing up […]
Kwasi Paul’s “Keepsakes” Isn’t Just a Collection It’s a Memory You Can Wear
There’s a certain kind of fashion that asks you to look. And then there’s the kind that asks you to remember. EBONY 2025 Power 100 Honoree Influential Creator Sam Boakye of Kwasi Paul dropped his Spring 2026, Keepsakes, which falls firmly in the latter. Image: Kwasi Paul Image: Kwasi Paul Released as the first delivery […]









