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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Over the weekend, Donald Glover opened up to his fans at Tyler, The Creator’s 2025 Camp Flog Gnaw festival in Los Angeles. While performing as his stage persona, Childish Gambino, he shared the health scare that led him to cancel his tour last year. “You guys voted for a ‘where have I been monologue,’” Glover […]
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker announced they will divorce after 11 years of marriage, but the two remain united in co-parenting duties. View this post on Instagram A post shared by EBONY (@ebonymagazine) The two came together in Atlanta to host their daughter Blaze’s 6th birthday, a joyful moment surrounded by family, friends and their village. […]
We’re starting the weekend right with Michael B. Jordan in a tux. The Sinners‘ star looked oh-so-dapper as he accepted the American Cinematheque Award at the 39th Annual American Cinematheque Awards fundraising gala. Sinners‘ co-star and EBONY Power 100 awardee Miles Caton, along with Ludwig Göransson and Raphael Saadiq, gave a special musical performance of “I Lied to […]
With Black college graduates averaging nearly $53,000 in loans for their educational endeavors, there is a need to find ways to increase access to education without crippling and overwhelming debt. Since 2020, the Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) has been singularly focused on providing students attending HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) with greater freedom after […]
In a world where wellness and self-care are taking center stage, Her Fantasy Box founder Kayla Rowe is determined to change the narrative for women—especially women of color. The story behind the brand is rooted deeply in personal experience and a mission to create meaningful change. Rowe, who grew up in Sarasota, Florida, and learned […]
Prakazrel “Pras” Samuel Michel, a founding member of the Fugees, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after being convicted in 2023 on 10 counts tied to a political influence and money-laundering scheme. Prosecutors said that Michel funneled millions into foreign money through a Malaysian financier into former president Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign […]
Slimmed down or beefed up, Dwayne Johnson is an icon. And now the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is giving him his due. The Moana star will receive the Entertainment Icon Award at the ABFF Honors gala in February 2026. Said NICE CROWD CEO and President Jeff and Nicole Friday: “From his trailblazing career in sports entertainment to his […]