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Black hair has always been more than style – its story, history, and inheritance. From the press and curls that defined our grandmothers’ Saturdays to the afros that shaped a movement, every generation has left its mark on the crown we wear today. Now, on campuses like the illustrious North Carolina A&T, a new chapter […]
British artist 21 Savage has hit adulting peak time: the “A lot” rapper turned 33 on October 22. He celebrated his special day with a ’90s “Showtime at the Apollo” theme in Atlanta, complete with performances from R&B legends including Keith Sweat, Keyshia Cole, Xscape, and more. No Mr. Sandman shuffling anyone off at this fete. Simone […]
Watching the ’80s cult classic Heathers or the movie musical Mama Mia! doesn’t conjure up images of casts filled with Black and brown faces. While the movie Wicked features a Black woman in one of its leading roles, it’s hard to believe that the first African American woman to play Elphaba on Broadway full-time wasn’t cast until […]
Somehow, October is already slipping through our fingers, and before we know it, we’ll be swapping pumpkin spice for peppermint. But before the year sprints into holiday chaos, a new wave of beauty launches has landed to keep your glow intact. From Louis Vuitton’s artful take on vanilla to Tracee Ellis Ross’ next PATTERN breakthrough, […]
Pastor Michael Todd, who has created some interesting viral moments in his past, is taking on a new visual. His book, Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex, has been turned into a film for Prime Video. Relationship Goals is the latest to come from the production house of fellow pastor DeVon […]
Jessica White is ready to walk down her best runway yet: the wedding aisle. Engaged to Nathan Wong, the stunning model, known for her runway work with Victoria’s Secret and her campaigns for companies such as Maybelline and CoverGirl, the couple gave EBONY the first look of their beachside impromptu engagement photos. The series of […]
Gucci Mane has become a powerful voice in raising awareness about mental health, particularly surrounding bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. His journey through struggles with mental health has contributed to a conversation about the often-stigmatized issue. By sharing his vulnerability, Gucci Mane plays a crucial role in breaking down the barriers surrounding mental health discussions, encouraging […]
Before TikTok tours and college influencer vlogs, we had School Daze, Love & Basketball, Drumline, and The Great Debaters. For many of us, those movies weren’t just entertainment; they were our first unofficial campus visits into the world of Black collegiate living. They gave us the soundtrack, the style, and the swagger of young Black […]
Tyla isn’t just in her era — she’s building it, one charm at a time. The global sensation, whose blend of sensuality and strength has become her signature, continues her ascent with a new chapter in her collaboration with Pandora. Earlier this year, the South African artist was named global ambassador for the world’s largest […]
Inside the David H. Koch Theater in New York City, the lights dimmed and the orchestra began to play. A spotlight hit a staircase, and a beaming Misty Copeland stepped out on the balcony, her pale pink costume skimming her petite but muscular frame. Gliding down the staircase in gold pointe shoes — the first […]