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In the age of social media, Black women are not just observers; they are transforming their personal stories into content that resonates with audiences and allows them to curate another stream of income. One particularly captivating realm is dating. By sharing their stories through platforms like TikTok, these women are cracking the code to monetization […]
February is American Heart Month, and when it comes to heart disease, Black people, especially women, are severely impacted in the United States. There are a few reasons, such as a lack of education, limited access to equitable care, lifestyle choices, failing systems, and more. TikTok star, entrepreneur, mother, and grandmother Shanta Quilette D Carter-Williams, PhD, […]
In an era defined by scientific breakthroughs and cultural shifts, Karen Eubanks Jackson doesn’t just adapt; she leads. A pioneering voice in the fight against breast cancer, she has transformed personal purpose into a national movement. Her appearance at the EBONY SHE IS Brunch wasn’t just a moment of recognition; it was a masterclass of […]
What inspires a director to get behind the lens and bring a story to the screen? Often, it’s a personal mission to shed light on something that hasn’t fully received its due. That was the drive for Emmai Alaquiva, director of The Ebony Canal, to follow four Black women during their birthing journeys and expose […]
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably chronically online and hyperaware of the term ‘monitoring spirit” as it relates to social media interactions with friends. According to the many TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram videos, a monitoring spirit symbolizes a person who is perceived to be disguised as a friend offline, but intensely observes and gathers information about your life, online, […]
There has never been a moment when Black style was just about getting dressed. For us, fabric has always been strategy. A look is never just a look. It is a memo. It is a sermon. It is a side-eye to systems that tried it. Before there were runways and resale apps, there was Sunday […]
In the age of influencing, Black women fashion influencers are dominant forces in the $24 billion industry. It’s not easy to navigate public life, especially one that relies heavily on aesthetics. Black influencers are often disproportionately affected by biases, algorithms, and lower pay than their white counterparts. There’s also fascism, and the cancellation of diversity, […]
We’ve said it for years: if you want the good stories, read the books. The books we’ve devoured in an evening and dissected in our group chats are leaping off the page as optioned, developed, and fast-tracked projects for television. Real-life power couple Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade have signed on to executive produce “The Education […]
The search to find new kernels of American history can lead you to the most unexpected places. In my case, it led to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Baton Rouge Bus Boycott Marker on the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail. Image: Delaina Dixon for EBONY Black history in Baton Rouge runs deep. It’s embedded in the downtown buildings […]
When you walk into my parents’ house, you’ll quickly find the baby announcements for both my brother and me in the living room. They’re not in a scrapbook or a photo album. Our baby announcements are framed on the wall like a piece of art, perfectly positioned in between numerous photo collages and touches of […]