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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 […]
After years of fan anticipation, R&B superstars Usher Raymond and Chris Brown have announced that they’ll be going on tour together. In a social media post across both their pages, the two can be seen in a teaser video on motorcycles and eventually coming together in front of a large audience inside a stadium. The […]
Coachella is famed for leveraging global artists and has since become a music and cultural festival where performers show out, leave their mark, and share major surprises on stage. Coachella 2026 has been no different — ushering in new voices, on-site concert venues, and food activations that would diversify the experience. But none was more exciting […]
Whitney Peak is everywhere right now — even if you haven’t fully clocked it yet. EBONY has. The Gossip Girl and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina actress earned a spot on EBONY’s Young Hollywood list as one of our 30 Under 30 to Watch. And with a growing slate of project — and a gig as […]
There are very few constants in the Black hair space. In fact, the diasporic range of Black hair is just as vast as the culture itself. But across styles, textures and colors, there are certain cosmetic consistencies that hold true generation after generation. There are bonnets, hair spritz, and any other number of time-honored beauty […]
The WNBA’s new era is easy to measure in numbers. More money. Bigger salaries. Better benefits. And finally, a salary structure that begins to look more in line with the value players have long created. But for Ariel Powers and Monique Billings, two veterans who have lived the grind of professional women’s basketball, the real […]
There’s a lot to process when you find out you’re pregnant. Whether it was planned or unexpected, the moment can bring a mix of emotions, including excitement, uncertainty, and a flood of questions: How do I prepare? Do I have the right support? What should I be looking for in a provider? Beyond getting those […]