After 15 seasons as one of the NBA’s reliable shooters, CJ Miles is still chasing the perfect look. Only now it happens from behind the camera lens. A Dallas native who jumped straight from high school to the NBA when the Utah Jazz selected him in the 2005 draft, Miles built a reputation over more […]
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Homemaking and Curating Sacred Spaces Has Always Been for Black People
The women who came before Ajiri Aki—specifically her mother, aunt, and grandmother—set the tone for her in homemaking and hosting. “Our house was always full of fellowship and joy,” said Aki, founder of the lifestyle brand Madame de la Maison. “I didn’t realize how much it meant to me until my mom passed away when […]
Transforming Beauty: How Black Women Owned and Founded Brands Redefined Inclusivity in Makeup Industry
For decades, the beauty industry treated Black women as an afterthought, serving up foundation shades that left us looking ashy, gray or just plain nonexistent. If you were a deeper shade in the ‘90s, your choices were slim—either mix a few drugstore foundations and hope for the best or spend money on department store brands […]
Etsy is Bridging the Gap for Black Artists
When it comes to shopping on Etsy, it’s more than just buying trinkets and knick-knacks; it’s truly a personal connection with those who express themselves creatively. For artist Loveis Wise, feedback from their community inspired them to start their Etsy shop. “I started receiving requests to make prints of my work, and it naturally snowballed […]
Fan-Favorite Toccara Jones Explains Why She’s Missing from the Explosive ‘ANTM’ Documentary
Tocarra Jones says there’s a simple reason she isn’t in the Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model documentary that has everyone talking. “I think it was very one-sided. And I think that’s the reason why I wasn’t on the documentary, because I didn’t have anything bad to say,” she declared to EBONY. “I guess it […]
‘Cross’ Star Aldis Hodge Talks Family, Friendship, and the Power of Love
In Cross, Alex’s love life has got us talking. We all thought that Elle was his next (and final) great love. But when the relationship hit a bump in the road, he found himself drawn to his partner, Kayla, leaving us wondering: what???? Of course, Aldis Hodge, who plays the complex detective, broke it down […]
Jennifer Hudson Talks Finance,Tour and the Importance of Credit
March is known for its Women’s History Month celebration, but it’s also Credit Education Month, which is something we need to get into. That’s why award-winning multihyphenate Jennifer Hudson has teamed up with Credit One Bank to raise awareness about the importance of financial education. Discussing finances can feel awkward, but with the help of […]
The Schomburg Center Announces Honorees for Its Centennial Gala — EBONY Exclusive
Angela Bassett and Solange Knowles are among the names to be honored at the Centennial Gala Celebration for the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a leading institution dedicated to preserving Black history, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The Center will honor Bassett, a groundbreaking actor and producer; renowned novelist and short-story writer […]
Black Wellness Edit: The Health Conversation We’re Not Having About Menopause
The natural phase of life, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, brings a variety of physical and emotional changes that can affect women’s lives. You got it: today we’re talking about menopause. For many Black women, the silence surrounding menopause is surrounded by cultural stigma, lack of resources and marginalization in healthcare […]
Inside The AAFCA Special Achievement Awards Luncheon Where Black Excellence Took Center Stage
At the 9th annual AAFCA Special Achievement Awards Luncheon, powerhouse talent agent and honoree Lorrie Bartlett emphasized the vital role that Black storytelling plays in shaping Hollywood and society as a whole. “This collective group reminds me that excellence is not just about achievement, but endurance,” Bartlett said while accepting the Salute to Excellence Award. […]









