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Morris Brown College, an HBCU in Atlanta that recently overcame losing its accreditation in the early 2000s, is extending a helping hand to the graduating seniors of Benjamin E. Mays High School. By offering full admission to all graduating students, Morris Brown College is aiming to provide quality educational opportunities for young Atlantans from minority […]
The rays are getting warmer, and this May is bursting with incredible page-turners by Black authors. The View co-host Sunny Hostin continues to feed our summer reads with the third book in her Summer Beach series. Darius Rucker, a pioneer in Black country music, reveals the intimate moments of his life in his new memoir. […]
Students at HBCUs are known for their impeccable style and always being fashion-forward. Whether they’re rocking a $2000 designer fit or a more affordable $200 look, they always manage to look their best on campus. TruBlu Legacy is the Black-owned brand here to equip these students with extra drip for the closets. TruBlu Legacy is […]
Uncle Luke has cast a large shadow on hip-hop as a whole. His influence can be directly linked, however, to the music of Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Luke’s name was referenced in the Drake-assisted song “Pop That” from 2013. Kendrick Lamar also rapped about getting a girl loose “like an Uncle Luke anthem” on 2011’s […]
A lot happened on May 3. The battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar had been pretty evenly played up to that point, but the latter snatched the lead. He dropped 3 diss tracks against Drake in the span of 36 hours, and all of them hit. Hard. Drake’s own diss, “Family Matters,” got lost in […]
Boosie Badazz has had plenty of rap battles. He spent most of the 2000s beefing with the likes of T.I. and Plies, even if he retroactively said him and Plies were on good terms. One would assume that he would be a fan of the current battle going on between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but […]
Chuck D was one of the most controversial and combative rappers of all time during his prime. He had no problem taking it to anybody that criticized his message. That being said, the Public Enemy rapper is not one to promote division for division’s sake. He’s been watching the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle like […]
Drake is in a tough spot. He spent the weekend getting bombed on by Kendrick Lamar via multiple diss tracks. He responded with “The Heart Part 6,” but the general consensus is that he’s losing the battle (if he hasn’t already). Metro Boomin is rubbing salt in the wound. He was the one who started […]
The Met Gala, often referred to as the Super Bowl of fashion, captivates millions of style enthusiasts each year as they eagerly await to see the stunning ensembles donned by their favorite celebrities. This year, the gala embraces the theme “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” inviting a journey through sartorial revival. Attendees are expected to interpret […]
Undoubtedly, when we—as Black people—show up in a space, we show out. On May 4, 2024—Kentucky Derby Day—Black excellence was on full display. EBONY witnessed all the grandeur and opulence associated with the famous horse race held annually at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky, which celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby this […]