Beyond its historical context, Saint Patrick’s Day is commonly associated with good luck. Aside from wearing green and following time-honored traditions, many take the opportunity to gather en masse and have a merry celebration in their green-and-gold glory. Here are some songs about varying degrees of luck to add to your St. Patrick’s Day playlist. […]
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What Do We Call Ourselves? Rethinking Black Identity in America
Ryan Coogler just accepted the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Sinners, a film steeped in 1920s Southern Black culture. Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy special mentioned the land and town Chappelle bought and developed in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Black excellence remains visible, profitable, and global. At the same time, across podcasts, comment sections, genealogy forums, […]
March Madness Bracketology: Who Are You Taking to the Dance?
First, let’s tell the truth: most of us do not watch college basketball every Tuesday night in January. We pull up in March and act like we’ve been locked in all season. Then we parade around the office talking about “basketball IQ” as if we invented the concept. That is part of the tradition. March […]
For The Likes: How the NBA Turns Viral Moments into Internet Culture
Any given night, I’m doing what a lot of people do now when spending an evening at home: splitting my attention between dinner and my phone, scrolling Instagram while adjusting the settings on my air fryer. This particular night I saw a clip of Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stitched right above a video […]
Joe Kay Reflects on 15 Years of Soulection Through Partnership with Crown Royal
Joe Kay, founder of the global music collective Soulection, celebrates 15 years of shaping culture through sound. “I feel grateful, I mean, to have any idea or business that goes past your mind to a reality, building a team, to being able to attract a crowd at a sold-out show,” Kay told EBONY. “It always […]
Crystal Nicole: Redefining Beauty Influence Beyond Curls to a Cultural Blueprint
There was a time when the internet tried to put beauty creators into neat little boxes. Natural hair girl. Makeup girl. Skincare girl. Pick a lane and stay in it. But if the Creator Era has taught us anything, it’s that the women shaping beauty culture today are not one-note personalities. They are brands, storytellers, […]
Judy Pace, Hollywood’s First “Black Barbie” Dies at 83
In 1961, while most 18-year-olds were still figuring out the world, Judy Pace was already being asked to represent it. She was the youngest model ever selected for the EBONY Fashion Fair’s national tour — Eunice Johnson’s traveling cathedral of Black beauty, which drew thousands of Black women and young Black girls to arenas and […]
Jill Scott Is Still Becoming—With a World Tour and Deluxe Album on the Way
There is a moment in conversation with Ms. Jill Scott when I realize Jill Scott has no interest in staying the same. “We’re not stuck,” she says plainly. “You can absolutely change who you are or who you’ve been. There’s no box around you.” For an artist whose career has stretched across decades — from […]
Oscar Winner Michael B. Jordan Reflects on Legacy, Discipline and Destiny
In his acceptance speech, newly minted Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan thanked those who came before him. In the press room, where the Sinners actor received a standing ovation as he entered, he acknowledged that their passion for the craft has been a motivation in his pursuit of theatrical greatness. “Like I said before, I’m […]
Jasmine Crockett Breaks Her Silence After Election Results at MPowered Maverick Celebration
Honored at the MPowered Maverick Celebration, a gathering recognizing the power and beauty of Black women, Representative Jasmine Crockett took her time on stage to address the riveted crowd about her recent election outcome. “I want you to know, because I have not been out publicly very much since the election, I’ve been collecting my […]









