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When Linda Johnson Rice recalls what her father, EBONY’s founder John H. Johnson, taught her about the publishing business, she remembers very clearly this: “You can’t have editorial without having advertising.” For the 71 years her family would publish EBONY magazine, securing advertisers had its share of systemic challenges. When companies repudiated the value of […]
The EBONY Power 100 Gala red carpet is more than a fashion moment. It’s a living celebration of culture, confidence and community for the past 80 years. Every look tells a story, and every step radiates pride. The night moves with rhythm and intention, blending glamour with purpose as guests embody the beauty and brilliance […]
Reflecting on 80 years of EBONY, one thinks about its innovation and history. The Power 100 Gala highlighted a moment of new beginnings. The evening was a celebration of the new era of talent and tastemakers leading change within the community. The night brought together notable honorees to commemorate the achievements and contributions of those […]
In an industry where access often determines opportunity, fashion visionary Misa Hylton continues to build bridges for the next generation. The stylist and creative force behind some of the most iconic looks in hip-hop and pop culture, including Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott and Dru Hill, has announced the launch of the 4th All Star Mentorship Program through the Misa […]
The HBCU First Look Film Festival returns to Howard University this year, November 6 – 8. The yearly fest will once again bring together industry luminaries for cultural dialogues, screenings, and interactive workshops, amplifying this year’s theme: “Elevate Future Storytellers” for the third time. View this post on Instagram This year’s HBCU First Look Film […]
Angela Bassett was the queen mother in two of Ryan Coogler’s biggest films, Black Panther and Wakanda Forever, so it was fitting that she was chosen to pay loving tribute to the director as he was honored at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s star-studded Art and Film gala. The LACMA event, which also […]
We wait for it every year: that time where we can warm up the hot chocolate (with marshmallows), find the softest spot on the couch, and settle in for a marathon of holiday film realness. They are the blueprint for seasonal joy, with tinsel-tinged love stories, chaotic family reunions, and miracle-of-the-season endings. Holiday movies bring […]
I think rain on your wedding day is good luck,” I mused, as the first drops began to fall on my friend’s nuptials in Jamaica. Little did I know, this was the harbinger of Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm on record to hit the island, according to the National Hurricane Center. The celebration was a […]
In Amazon Prime’s new romantic drama Hedda, Tessa Thompson and Nia DaCosta flaunt synergy like great actor-director partnerships: Denzel Washington and Spike Lee; Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan. But the Thompson-DaCosta team-up marks practically the first of its kind for Black female creatives in Hollywood: from DaCosta’s debut feature starring Thompson, Little Woods, to […]
With Election Day officially being tomorrow, many voters are continuing their research on candidate stances in the final few hours as candidates continue campaigning to reel in additional voters. On the local level, tax allocations, education system shifts, and abortion rights are just some of the things at stake when it comes to the election.. […]