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In 2020, I was a doe‑eyed, curious 13‑year‑old girl on Chicago’s South Side. Standing in the eye of a global pandemic storm filled with isolation, masks, social media pressures, and a modern‑day fight for social justice, I quietly searched for something to watch where I could see myself reflected and escape from the shattering world […]
The “BUJI Baddies” have taken over timelines nationwide. From their pop-up matcha carts in cities around the country to their Stript merch, BUJI Matcha has expanded what getting an iced beverage can mean—it’s not just about the caffeine, but about the experience. EBONY got the chance to sit down with Ari Davis, Founder of Stript […]
The outlet of poetry and spoken word has always existed as the catalyst between experience and documented expression. We’ve seen how powerful poetry can be through the lens of Nikki Giovani, Gwendolyn Brooks, Langston Hughes, and so many more exemplary poets. Imani Wallace, artistically known as Lyrical Faith is continuing that tradition through her practice, […]
The 1990s gave fashion a vocabulary it still hasn’t stopped speaking. Baggy denim, baby tees, slip dresses, oversized leather, workwear, jerseys, varsity jackets, Timberlands, loafers, tracksuits, cropped tops, tiny sunglasses, visible underwear and barely-there dresses have all returned so many times that calling them trends almost misses the point. Look at a runway, a red […]
After weeks of private grand jury proceedings, the death of Nolan Wells still remains a mystery after a grand jury in Jackson County, Mississippi, has ruled the case a no true bill and does not believe that the passing was racially motivated. “No true bill” is the legal terminology used to describe there being not […]
Investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones penned a candidly, in-depth essay In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own? for The New York Times where she openly grapples with the decision she and her husband, Faraji Hannah-Jones made at the beginning of their daughter Najya’s educational experience. The essay offers an analysis into Hannah-Joneses […]
As of late, there’s been a particular focus on environmental repercussions, the impacts of data centers, food recalls, and other indicators that the world in which we live is slowly, but surely transforming into something unfathomable — right in front of our eyes. With information having the capacity to travel at the speed of light, […]
Summer is for situationships, spontaneous link-ups and pretending you’re totally fine with “keeping things casual.” But as the temperature drops and the sunsets get earlier, a familiar feeling starts creeping in: Damn… it would be nice to have somebody. Welcome to cuffing season. For Black singles, cuffing season can be its own cultural phenomenon. Suddenly, […]
Around this time of year, the changing seasons evoke a certain nostalgic ambiance, sparking fond memories of intimate moments with loved ones. As invitations from relatives and close friends begin to fill your calendar, you’ll realize Libra season is preparing you to celebrate the fruits of your labor. During this season, you will feel the […]
Black culture drives conversation, sets trends and gives the internet much of its personality. But when media companies consolidate, newsrooms shrink, and algorithms change the rules overnight, our voices are often the first to be threatened. Now that artificial intelligence is learning from our images, words and creativity—sometimes without our permission or participation—having control over […]