“We Black people are geniuses, we are so creative, we have so many different skills but when you talk about unlocking your genius and in the way we light up, we have to let AI and other technology tools help us with the rest,” said Alexa Turnage. A futurist technology movement is gaining momentum, one […]
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Summer Smash 2024 Recap: Travis Scott, Playboi Carti and Chief Keef Take Over Chicago
This past weekend, Chicago vibrated with the beats of Hip-Hop legends as Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash took center stage at SeatGeek Stadium. From June 14th to 16th, the Windy City became the center of the music world, hosting a three-day festival that showcased some of hip-hop’s most iconic names, including Chief Keef, Playboi Carti and […]
Step Inside Antigua’s Newest Adults-Only Escape, Plus Our Favorite Island Hangouts
Beyoncé once told us that the best summer escapes are those “where the water’s so blue.” So I listened and hopped on a flight down to sunny Antigua to check out it’s all-new Royalton Chic resort. A dual island territory—technically known as Antigua and Barbuda—the small Caribbean destination sits close to spots like St. Lucia, […]
EBONY Returns to its Chicago Roots For a Juneteenth Celebration at Soho House
Across the United States, Juneteenth has been commemorated in various ways, from BBQs to acts of service within the community. This yearly historic acknowledgment—especially since becoming a US federal holiday—is a reminder to be unapologetically visible and proud while congregating with our community, whether blood-related or chosen. This Juneteenth, EBONY ventured to Chi-Town for an […]
The Smithsonian’s African American Museum Acquires the Largest Collection of Charleston Slave Badges
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) recently acquired what is widely considered the largest set of historic Charleston Slave Badges. The collection includes nearly 150 rare badges dating as far back as 1804. Slave badges were an early tool of surveillance. On a badge, there were various identifying factors, like […]
Megan Thee Stallion Stuns In Backstage Pics With Gabrielle Union & Taraji P Henson During “Hot Girl Summer Tour”
Megan Thee Stallion has fans thrilled after posing for a photo with Gabrielle Union and Taraji P Henson backstage at her latest stop on the Hot Girl Summer Tour in Los Angeles. On Friday night, she took over Crypto.com Arena for an electric performance and met up with the two iconic celebrities backstage. After sharing […]
Shaquille O’Neal Confuses Fans By Trolling Drake With Strange “BBL Drizzy” Picture
Shaquille O’Neal has fans on social media at a loss after posting an edited photo of Drake’s face over a woman wearing a bikini that the NBA legend was embracing. He soundtracked the post with Metro Booomin’s “BBL Drizzy.” The original picture stems from a trip Shaq took to Spain in 2019, but there are […]
Yungeen Ace Leaves Foolio Fans In Shock By Dissing Him After His Death
Yungeen Ace has fans on social media in disbelief after he dropped the track, “Do It,” following the death of 26-year-old rapper Foolio on Sunday. The two had been aggressively beefing for years prior to the incident. On the new song, he raps at one point: “Every car I’ve been these b tinted / Choppers […]
Bad Bunny & Kendall Jenner Pack On PDA In Paris With Matching Outfits
Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner met up in Paris for a dinner date at the restaurant, Ferdi, before hitting an “exclusive nightclub,” in the city as described by TMZ. Paparazzi caught the couple rocking matching outfits during Paris Fashion Week over the weekend. In one picture, Bunny can be seen grabbing a handful of Jenner’s […]
Air Jordan 11 “Michigan State” PE Gets Detailed Photos
The Air Jordan 11 “Michigan State” PE has recently surfaced, revealing a unique player’s edition that pays homage to the Spartans. This exclusive pair boasts a crisp white base, delivering a clean and timeless appearance. Adding to its allure are green accents that underscore its affiliation with Michigan State University. The glossy green details prominently […]







