As momentum for the 2026 midterm election cycle continues, we are reminded of the strides that advocates for representation and rights within the Black community have made. This includes those of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and its existence today. What started as a need for communal support in Congress quickly turned into hands-on work […]
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‘Atlanta’ Alum Zazie Beetz Expecting First Child; Talks Desire to Be a Mom
On Donald Glover’s hit series Atlanta, Zazie Beetz played Vanessa, who raised Lottie with her on-again/off-again boyfriend, Earn, while handling the beautiful, messy business of motherhood. Now, the actress is about to play the role she’s been itching for all her life: a mother IRL. On the red carpet at the NY premiere of her new […]
Ciara and Russell Wilson Launch QALO Ring and Band as New Co-Owners
Ciara and Russell Wilson are booked, busy and making another major business move. The singer and NFL quarterback are adding health technology to their growing portfolio as the newest co-owners of QALO, a wellness brand looking to change how people monitor their health. And while wearable technology has become something of a status symbol, the […]
Dwyane Wade Named Chief Performance Officer of REVOLVE Man and FWRD Man
Dwyane Wade may have retired from basketball, but his influence off the court continues to grow. The three-time NBA champion and longtime fashion enthusiast is adding another title to his résumé: Chief Performance Officer of REVOLVE Man and FWRD Man. The appointment marks a major move for REVOLVE Group as the fashion retailer looks to […]
Ava Dash Is Bringing Y2K Glamour Back, but This Time, She’s Making Her Own Rules
Fashion has a funny way of making yesterday’s wardrobe feel urgent again. Low-rise jeans, tiny handbags and velour tracksuits have returned to the conversation. For model and Next Gen NYC personality Ava Dash, however, nostalgia is only half the appeal. The other half is deciding what deserves a comeback and how to wear it without […]
Ulta Is Making the Case for a Better Salon Experience for Black Women
The sparring that has taken place both online and publicly between beauty service providers and clientele has existed as a perpetual source of tension over the greater portion of the 2020s’ era of the internet. The most recent inciting event is what appears to be a mass exodus from independent stylists as a whole — […]
Debbie Allen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Katori Hall and More Named Honorees for 9th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television. See the Full List
Celebrating Black talent is always in vogue. The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced its full slate of honorees for the 9th annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, and this year’s recipients exemplify the stellar art the community creates on and off-screen. The Critics Choice Association’s annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television gives […]
Beyond “I’m Fine”: Black Men, Mental Wellness and Modern Adulthood
With less than 30% of Black men who are considered to have a mental health condition receiving care, according to the National Center of Health Statistics, spaces that cultivate conversations about men’s wellness have begun carrying the responsibility of providing insight and perspective to the demographic. While it’s been helpful for some, for others it […]
The Culture Reacts to News That JAŸ-Z Could Headline Super Bowl 2027
At the world premiere of JAŸ-Z In 8, the “99 Problems” rapper told EBONY, “I just want to tell stories.” Now he’s about to tell his on one of the world’s biggest sports stages. According to a report originating from Puck, JAŸ-Z is expected to headline the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in 2027. The […]
His Own Words: Author LaDarrion Williams On Building ‘Coco Queens’ For the Stage
LaDarrion Williams has conjured a mystical HBCU world in his Blood at the Root trilogy. With his play Coco Queens, the author and playwright invites audiences into another kind of sanctuary: a Southern beauty salon where Black women share their lives, triumphs and tribulations. Blood at the Root by LaDarrion Williams Price: $9 Shop on […]









