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It’s the start of a new year, and you know the routine for January: kickstarting resolutions. Still, outside of the typical fitness and routine fixes, you know what else needs to be included? Sexual health. Whether you’re single, in a long-term relationship, or starting a new situationship, making sure that you have some agency in […]
One year after the Eaton wildfire tore through Altadena, many families are still living with the impact of what was lost—and the weight of deciding what comes next. Standing in the Ashes: One Year After the Altadena Fires is the first short film in EBONY Voices, a new EBONY Media series focused on human-interest stories that reflect […]
When it comes to dating, there’s a particular anxiety that builds as you ask yourself a stream of questions: Should I have fun? Am I dating to marry? How should I approach dating this new year? While there’s no concrete answer on dating for Gen Z, the new mantra hitting the timeline is “dating intentionally.” […]
Here’s what I won’t pretend to know. I don’t know why, on January 7, 2026, Renée Nicole Good was blocking the road. I don’t know what was said between her and the ICE agents before the situation escalated. I don’t know whether the agent who fired three shots believed his life was in danger in […]
Rom-coms are getting their groove back in 2026. Black love stories are the main character this year, with long-awaited reunions (Love Jones‘ alum Nia Long and Larenz Tate in Don’t Ever Wonder), globe-trotting romance (You, Me & Tuscany) and renewed vows (Why Did I Get Married Again? with a dose of Taraji P. Henson). In […]
Despite popular belief, grief is a feeling that doesn’t fully end but more so lessens over time. Adults who have lost one or both parents would be considered adult orphans, considering the lasting impact in adulthood that grief can have, and the lack of guidance from a parental figure. In a study published by Cambridge […]
When kids go on break, so do the parents. For the last two weeks of 2025, you don’t have to do any pickups from school, and you don’t have to do any drop-offs and pickups from after-school activities like tennis, taekwondo or occupational therapy. It’s a much-needed break because being a parent and constantly on […]
An actor who plays not only twins, but the eternal version of one of these brothers. A woman grapples with the loss of a child and uses hoodoo to heal others — often at her own expense. A child who emerges a man after the most harrowing night of his life. These are the characters embodied […]
Car rides can be a great opportunity for parents and teens to engage in open, honest conversations about challenging topics. Through its new series, Carversations, Instagram is spotlighting the meaningful discussions families have about technology, social media and navigating the complexities of growing up as a “Screenager.” With Usher kicking off the series, it emphasizes protective […]
Having grown up in California and now living in New York, I know that the unthinkable can happen anywhere. Still, I never imagined I’d wake up to a disaster in Southern California surmountable to the devastation experienced by Hurricane Katrina. On Tuesday, January 7, I started my day like any other. It was my last […]