To fans who have been around since day one, Mia X (née Mia Young) will always be the “Biggest Mama Mia” and “Unlady-Like Diva” of No Limit Records. The first female emcee to sign with the New Orleans-based label under the helm of Master P in the early 1990s, she’s still reminding us how special […]
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Get to Know Brian Henry: The Mind Behind EBONY’s Power 100 Gala Music Direction
For Brian Henry, music has always been an integral part of his life. He realized just how deep his passion ran when, after snapping at his dad for accidentally popping his Janet Jackson cassette tape, he understood that his love for music went far beyond surface-level admiration. It was something he needed to be a […]
‘Kiss My Grass’ Documentary Highlights the Struggle for Black Women in the Cannabis Industry
Nowadays, you can purchase weed anywhere in New York. The man behind the bodega counter has an eighth, I can rely on a shady-looking smoke shop for a preroll, and there’s always someone at Washington Square Park or Jacob Riis Beach with weed for sale. In most cases, the person selling me this isn’t Black. […]
Kickstarter and Tubi Team Up to Support Indie Filmmakers
Kickstarter and Tubi have launched the FilmStream Collective, a partnership that provides independent filmmakers with funding and guaranteed distribution. This collection highlights dozens of Kickstarter-backed projects, ranging from horror to compelling documentaries. It highlights the diversity of independent filmmaking, focusing on the importance of independent filmmaking, featuring women, Black creators, LGBTQ+ storytellers, and first-time directors […]
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs Welcome First Child
Will Eddie Murphy Ever Return to Stand-Up? Here’s His Answer
I was given 12 precious minutes to sit down and talk with Eddie Murphy, an artist who has dominated late-night TV, blockbuster movies, chart-topping music, and sold-out stand-up shows. For days, I pondered what I would ask, knowing how many life-defining moments he reveals in Being Eddie, the candid and intimate documentary chronicling his life, now […]
Chadwick Boseman Set to Receive Posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Actor Chadwick Boseman will be posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 20, 2025. Ryan Coogler, the director of Boseman’s most significant film, Black Panther, and Viola Davis, the co-star of his final movie, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, are set to speak at the ceremony. Boseman’s widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, […]
The State of US: The Longest Government Shutdown Has Finally Ended… For Now
Senators reached a provisional agreement to reopen the federal government after a 43-day shutdown, but it is only the first step in ending the impasse. A provisional agreement indicates that both parties have agreed in principle on a short-term funding measure, typically a continuing resolution (CR), that will temporarily restore government funding while detailed negotiations […]
When Clout Becomes Currency: Netflix’s “Bad Influencer” Puts the Digital Illusion on Trial
Netflix’s Bad Influencer doesn’t just expose the chaos of online fame; it holds up a mirror to the illusion itself. The show pulls viewers deep into the world of digital aspiration, where status is built on aesthetics, followers are currency and authenticity is negotiable. At its core, it’s less about influencer culture and more about […]
How to Combat Seasonal Depression This Upcoming Winter
Let’s face it, once daylight saving time ends, things begin to feel slow-paced, and it can be hard on our mental health. Seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs at specific times of the year, typically in the fall and winter months when daylight hours are […]









