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The first time most of us understood beauty wasn’t in a magazine or on a screen. It was in a chair. Spinning slightly too fast, feet dangling, cape velcroed too tight at the neck. The salon, the barbershop, the in-between spaces where Black kids learn early that looking put together is not optional, it’s ritual. […]
It was a family affair as Jafaar Jackson, who stars in the title role of the upcoming film Michael, and his famous family attended a screening of the film in the Jackson’s hometown on April 13. Prince Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Jafaar Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and Marlon Jackson at the ‘Michael’ Hometown Screening in Gary, Indiana. […]
Welcome to EBONY’s new column, House to Home, where we invite you to explore the personal stories that shape our living spaces. In our very first edition, we have a heartfelt conversation with Imani Ellis, the founder of CultureCon and the CultureCon Collective. Join us as Imani shares how her upbringing and love for community […]
The day I told my wife I was ready to start trying to conceive, I was ecstatic. For a long time, we had been on different pages regarding timelines. Initially, my biggest concern about motherhood was the possibility that it would be all-consuming. I wanted to ensure I knew the woman I was—both inside and […]
As Black travelers, we often carry an unspoken awareness. Our safety doesn’t just depend on the country we’re in, but also on how we’re perceived within it. That doesn’t mean that we stop exploring; it means we move with intention. The recent death of influencer Ashlee Jenae has shaken many in our community, not only […]
There’s something about testing beauty products outside of your normal zip code that hits different. Maybe it’s the humidity. Maybe it’s the water. Maybe it’s the fact that when you’re in a place like Colombia, you’re outside for real. Moving. Sweating. Living. Your products don’t get to hide behind controlled environments and cute lighting. They […]
America loves a first. We put it on magazine covers. We turn it into a slogan. We celebrate it during Black History Month. But at times, the concept of celebrating those who have made history can feel a little too neat, because what we often leave out is what did being first cost? The first person through a door is rarely celebrated. They’re often judged. Their […]
“Can I be emotionally naked for an hour and a half in a room full of people who have decided to sit here and focus?” Ayo Edebiri mused. We’re sitting on the 101st floor at Hudson Yards to discuss her new stage production, Proof on Broadway, as The Bear star pondered how she’ll take on that challenge. […]
Black birthing people in the United States are fighting for their lives and for their joy. Leseliey Welch, co-founder of Birth Detroit and co-founder and CEO of Birth Center Equity (BCE), whose journey into maternal health began far from home, in a public hospital in Durban, South Africa. In 1998, as a research assistant at […]
The 2026 WNBA Draft officially ushered in a transformative era for the league. On April 13 at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York, the momentous occasion served as a historic cornerstone for the league’s milestone 30th season celebration. The event underscored the WNBA’s explosive growth, featuring one of the deepest talent pools in […]