When you read statistics about Black women feeling unsupported during pregnancy, it can quietly spark anxiety—especially if you’re an expectant mother yourself. Because those outcomes are not as rare as they should be. According to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, Black women experience maternal mortality rates nearly three times higher […]
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‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Trailer Debuts at CinemaCon and the Internet Is Already Calling It “The One”
Ever since the announcement that Children of Blood and Bone was being adapted into a feature film, fans of the sci-fi/fantasy novel by Tomi Adeyemi have been speculating about what it would look and feel like, especially amid ongoing conversations around its controversial casting choices. Now, the world has gotten its first look, and the […]
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Kills Wife and Himself Amid Divorce and Public Scandal
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife before taking his own life early Thursday in what authorities describe as a domestic-related murder-suicide, police said. Officers responded shortly after midnight to the home in Annandale, Virginia, and found Fairfax, 47, and his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, 49, dead inside the residence, according […]
NBA Gambling Scandal Timeline: Damon Jones Turns Toward Plea
Since October 2025, a gambling scandal has hung over the NBA, testing its own modern ambitions: a sports business that welcomed betting money, betting partnerships, and betting visibility, only to find itself confronting allegations that confidential NBA information and allegedly manipulated outcomes may have helped fuel an underground gambling network. The following is a timeline […]
Inside EBONY’s Beauty & Grooming Awards
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. […]
Jermaine Jackson’s Son Jafaar Brought ‘Michael’ to the Family’s Hometown
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. […]
House to Home: Inside Imani Ellis’ Playful History Filled Space
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 Black Wellness Edit: Radical Act of Preparing for Black Motherhood
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 […]
Emergency Protocols for Black Travelers Abroad: A Crisis Response Guide
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 […]
Tested in Colombia: The Award-Winning Beauty Products That Delivered IRL for EBONY’s 2026 Beauty & Grooming Awards
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 […]









