Nicole Byer wants you to have better — and safer — sex. The comedian and host of the Why Won’t You Date Me? Podcast, where she and guests drop hilarious takes on dating and mating, is sending out a message for singles on keeping those late-night hookups cute and safe, arming them with the knowledge […]
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Cabo Verde Lost the Cup, But Won the World’s Heart
It’s been two weeks since Cabo Verde’s Cinderella World Cup run ended with a crushing extra-time loss to Argentina, but that was only the beginning of a new fascination with the tiny nation among U.S. fans. After the Blue Sharks’ (the country’s national soccer team nickname) World Cup showing, fans flooded social media with curious […]
Is It Really Too Expensive to Be Dating Right Now?
It’s no surprise that inflation is affecting every aspect of people’s lives, with prices for simple everyday things like gas, housing, and groceries skyrocketing. But now, it’s even starting to trickle down into people’s dating lives. According to the Bank of Montreal (BMO), the average “all-in” cost of a date in the U.S. is $189. […]
Princess Eliana Turns One: See Pics From Her First Year — EBONY Exclusive
The only thing more exciting than welcoming a new baby into the world? Celebrating your bundle of joy’s first birthday. EBONY is sending big hugs today to Princess Eliana Rose Makonnen, who is celebrating her first birthday today, July 17. Princess Eliana | Credit: courtesy of Edna Makonnen The daughter of Princess Edna Tafari Makonnen […]
Ignore the Naysayers: Lupita Nyong’o and Zendaya Bring ‘The Odyssey’ Into a New Era
In a world where online backlash can be reactionary more than rational, Lupita Nyong’o and Zendaya are choosing not to let the discourse surrounding their casting in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey define their performances. Let’s set the scene: Imagine getting a call from the director asking you to play not one, but two of Greek […]
Before the Housewives, There Was The Real World: 7 Black Moments Black Twitter Will Never Forget.
Before Housewives were flipping tables, before Love & Hip Hop became required Monday night viewing and before X, formerly Twitter, turned into Black Twitter, The Real World quietly laid the blueprint. MTV’s social experiment didn’t just introduce reality television as we know it. It gave us some of the most unforgettable Black television moments of […]
Stephany Faublas’ European Sabbatical Is Redefining Modern Motherhood
For years, Stephany Faublas has shown her community what intentional motherhood can look like. Through the glimpses she shares online, audiences have watched her raise her daughter with patience, emotional awareness and a gentle approach that has become part of her identity. But behind every thoughtful parenting decision was a reality that many mothers, especially […]
The ESPYs 2026: Most Memorable Moments
The world of sports got the black-tie treatment at the 2026 ESPYs. Held at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City, it was a night of awards, ahtleticism and moments of greatness recognizing the best on and off the field. OG Anunoby accepts the Best Play award during the 2026 ESPY […]
The ESPYS Are the Sports World’s Met Gala. Black Style Stole the Show
There are award shows, and then there are cultural moments. The ESPYS has quietly become both. For one night, the biggest names in sports swap postgame tunnel fits for custom tailoring, couture gowns and enough diamonds to rival championship rings. Before a single award was handed out, the red carpet reminded everyone that today’s athletes […]
These Black Roadside Attractions Are Worth Pulling Over For
Some of the most important pieces of Black history aren’t encased in museum glass. Across the United States, Black artists and communities celebrate the history of Black America one mural, memorial, or landmark at a time. Dating back to the 1967 Wall of Respect mural in Chicago, streetside art and monuments have been a powerful […]









