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The State of US: Henrietta Lacks Settlement, Iran Conflict Escalates, and Gas Prices Surge

What you need to know: This week, the family of Henrietta Lacks reached another landmark settlement over the use of her groundbreaking HeLa cells, bringing renewed attention to a story that reshaped medical ethics. Tensions in the Middle East escalated after a U.S. backed operation targeted Iran’s leadership, sending global energy markets into turmoil and […]

Etsy is Bridging the Gap for Black Artists

When it comes to shopping on Etsy, it’s more than just buying trinkets and knick-knacks; it’s truly a personal connection with those who express themselves creatively. For artist Loveis Wise, feedback from their community inspired them to start their Etsy shop. “I started receiving requests to make prints of my work, and it naturally snowballed […]

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 […]