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“The great thing about dogs is they teach you about love, they teach you about constant forgiveness,” actor and choreographer Darrin Henson tells EBONY when asked about the impact dogs have had on his life. “They truly teach you about how important time is. One year for us, seems like seven for them. So it’s […]
From museum galleries to recording booths, Black creatives and artists have transformed the art world into an exciting and inviting space for beginners and experts alike. While getting your hands messy or stepping on stage may seem a bit intimidating at first, these business owners have created safe spaces with good music, food and company […]
There are three key areas U.S. small business owners struggle — lack of capital, marketing and overall business operations. Coupled with significant economic, sociocultural and institutional barriers, Black entrepreneurs face even more unique challenges when creating businesses. Small business grants have proven to be a saving grace for entrepreneurs in our community looking to fund […]
Moving into a college dorm is one of those rites of passage that sounds exciting until you realize you are expected to fit your entire life into approximately 200 square feet. Suddenly, storage matters, outlets are precious real estate and the difference between a dorm room and a home comes down to what you bring […]
Hillman is calling again, and we’re answering. A Different World didn’t just entertain back in the nineties. It brought HBCU culture to the masses, becoming a touchstone for conversations about race, class, friendship and romance. The breakthrough series, which drew peak audiences of over 30 million viewers during its six-season run, examined some of the most charged […]
Clippers tightened fades. Oils nourished tresses. And conversations about life, liberty and justice filled the air. Barbershops and hair salons have always been spaces where Black entrepreneurship boomed, offering services that cultivated looks and fostered community. Barbershops and beauty parlors became a natural gathering place to stay connected to culture and ideas. The Southampton African […]
She is powerful, majestic and iconic. In the comics, her white hair, contrasted with her dark skin and royal features, symbolizes her connection to her mother country, her heritage and her legacy. Fans have waited patiently to see someone in the role who embodies all the traits they’ve come to love as depicted in comic […]
For Black Business Month, EBONY is highlighting the Black-owned businesses creating, preserving and investing in their communities. For Janae D. Green, that work happens through A Great Day in South LA, a cultural immersion tour celebrating the history, art and culture of Los Angeles’ Black communities. Founded in December 2023, the business is an extension […]
The celebrity scene is always packed, with stars out in full force. Here’s where they walk the carpet, light up the scene, and keep the energy on an all-time high. Laverne Cox Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival On August 9 at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, Laverne Cox joined host and cultural […]
Summer is winding down, but nobody seems particularly interested in dressing like it. With a few good weekends left before September arrives and Fashion Month takes over our collective consciousness, Black creatives are still outside and, more importantly, still getting dressed. This week’s best looks feel like a reminder that late-summer style doesn’t need a […]