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The coziness of being indoors sounds even more appealing when you have a book in hand. Whether you’re a book-lover or someone new to traditional reading, your at-home library experience is an essential part to making it feel worthwhile. For many who tend to have libraries in their home, once it’s initially built they don’t […]
Long before our parents had us dressing up like Power Rangers or our own renditions of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” look, cultures across Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas had their own ways of marking this time of year. While we were racing door to door in our neighborhoods trying to see how much candy we […]
Student loan debt has become an unwelcome lifelong companion for millions of Americans, but a recent legal victory is giving borrowers something to celebrate. On October 21, the Trump administration dropped two appeals seeking to restrict the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The decision protects existing eligibility rules for teachers, nurses, social workers and […]
During her “Money and Mindfulness: A Conversation with Nia Long panel, presented by Ally at the 2024 American Black Film Festival, she casually mentioned she was working on a book, which she had announced a year earlier. The quintessential leading lady, from Love Jones and Soul Food to The Best Man franchise, has effortlessly navigated love, […]
Halle Berry’s court battle with ex-husband Olivier Martinez entered a third day of hearings on October 21, following his allegations that she physically abused their 13-year-old son, Maceo, last month. Berry denies the allegations. Martinez is seeking sole custody, while Berry wants their previous shared custody arrangement restored. Berry arrived at the Los Angeles courthouse […]
Natalie Baszile is no stranger to writing at the uncomfortable intersection of race and familial relations. In her latest novel, Friends & Family, the author explores how racial identity, privilege and the desire to protect those we love can complicate even the closest relationships. Inspired by a real-life encounter involving police and a Black teenager […]
Moonlight opened in just four theaters across New York City and Los Angeles on October 21, 2016. The Barry Jenkins-helmed indie film painted a poignant picture of young Black men discovering and accepting their sexuality. Jenkins, who adapted Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play, In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue, was drawn to the story because it […]
A media mogul, an airline CEO and a venture capitalist all walk into a room. It’s actually not a punchline, it’s the makings of the Junior Bridgeman Business Vanguard honorees for EBONY’s 2026 Power 100 list. And what do each of these individuals all have in common? Fortitude, expertise and ambition to have acquired the […]
Broadway lets actors show off their range with no second takes and immediate crowd reactions. That’s why it’s no surprise that so many TV and film veterans are returning to the stage, or stepping onto it for the first time. Patina Miller, who just wrapped up the series Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and Denée […]
HBCU homecoming season is here and the timelines are filled with pictures of people on their respective yards. This year I celebrated my tenth class reunion and was excited to hit the yard and hug people I haven’t seen in years. I was also stressed over the weekend itinerary. In 2026 you can’t stumble into […]