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President Biden Drops Out of the 2024 Presidential Election, Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris
In a shocking and unprecedented turn of events, current sitting United States President Joe Biden has pulled out of his campaign to seek re-election. Biden has formally announced that he will be endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to stand in the gap and run on behalf of the Democratic Party. My fellow Democrats, I have...
Ryan Destiny’s New Lip Kit With MAC is the Perfect Pinky Nude for Deeper Skin Tones
Ryan Destiny just thew a major alley oop for the Black makeup community with her new lip kit in collaboration with MAC. This lip kit, touted by Destiny as the “perfect pinky nude,” includes three signature MAC lip products that, when combined, create the perfect neutral pink lip combo. The Grown-ish actress has been known to...
From the Recipe Archives: EBONY’s Orange-Barbecued Chicken Wings
As we celebrate the beauty of the cookout and what it means to gather around food in our communities, EBONY has pulled some of the recipes from The New EBONY Cookbook. Written by former EBONY food editor, Charlotte Lyons, we’re honoring dishes that were—and still are—important to our culture.
Level Up Your BBQ with These Flavor Hacks from AC Barbeque
Cedric the Entertainer of The Neighborhood and his comedian pal Anthony Anderson are making sure our grilling sessions this summer are filled with flavor. Their lifestyle brand, AC Barbeque offers a premium line of barbecue rubs and sauces. “With over 20-plus years of friendship and countless memories of Anthony and I grilling for our friends...
Three Black Women Receive Outstanding Lead Actress in A Comedy Series 2024 Emmy Nominations (Yes, We Are Funny)
In a world that often likes to paint pictures of the angry Black woman or one whose life is filled with pain and trauma, it’s refreshing to see three Black female performers recognized for their knack of comedy. Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri and Maya Rudolph have been nominated by the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards for...
Kwame Onwuachi’s On Camera Grooming Routine is *Chef’s Kiss*—Check It Out
In the bustling world of culinary stars, Chef Kwame Onwuachi stands out not only for his gourmet prowess but also for his effortlessly cool and refined style. During his EBONY shoot, his grooming was nothing short of impeccable, a testament to the expert touch of Billie Gene from OPUS Beauty. What’s the secret behind Chef...
The Elevated Cookout: EBONY Joined Alicia Keys, Andra Day and Ayoni at “The Table”
In the most elevated of “cookout” experiences, EBONY pulled up a seat at “The Table,” an experiential dining event co-hosted by Alicia Keys and Mercedes-Benz USA that celebrated innovators and creators breaking boundaries in their fields. “Tonight’s event is all about celebrating and bringing diverse perspectives to the table, which is why I’m so excited to be...
What’s in Your Cup? Black-Owned Spirit-Based Cocktails for Your Summer Cookout
We’re midway through 2024 and well, our motto hasn’t changed. Pushing Black forward will always be the way here at EBONY, even down to the libations in our red solo cups. This summer as we continue to kick back with friends and loved ones, we’re also putting them on to some of our favorite Black-owned...
An Insider’s Guide on Where to Eat, Stay and Play in Minneapolis
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, to get through this thing called life.” If you aren’t familiar, these are some of the most famous lyrics from Minneapolis legend and entertainer Prince. The Minnesota city not only birthed him, but it has also worked to position itself as a destination that travelers of all interests...
Building Vacations Around Concerts: The Trend of Music-Fueled Getaways in 2024
Judging by the social media self-reporting of folks buying European Beyoncé concert tickets, enjoying Las Vegas residences (Usher, New Edition) or sailing the open seas on music cruises, a new trend seems to be forming. Like a cousin of destination weddings in exotic locales, building vacations around tours, performances and festivals from our favorite performers...
Kickin’ Back at Chef Kwame’s Cookout
Across Black culture, cookouts are safe spaces to invite people in and gather around food and sharing. This is something award-winning chef and restaurateur Kwame Onwuachi knows inherently well as one of the most preeminent and visible culinary figures around. He sits with EBONY to dive into the necessity of food as a practice of community and lend his insight into what makes a cookout unique.
Chef’s Special: Chef Kwame’s Most Preferred Cookware Items to Add to Your Kitchen
Let’s talk about the epitome of cool in the culinary world: Chef Kwame Onwuachi. He is the ultimate millennial chef icon, blending his vibrant personality with mad skills in the kitchen. Chef Kwame isn’t just a chef; he’s a storyteller, an artist and a culture connoisseur all wrapped into one. From the moment he stepped...
“Who All Gon’ Be There?”: In Defense of Gatekeeping “The Cookout”
On my list of those invited to “the cookout,” there is exactly one answer: Black people. When pressed on the issue, I explain that my definition of “Black people” is anyone who identifies as a congregant of the African Diaspora. Whether that person is from South Carolina, South America, or South Africa—if they are a...
EBONY Introduces EBONY Eats 45
EBONY Eats 45 is a curated list from staff and editors at Team EBONY of our favorite Black-owned restaurants from across the country. It pays homage to our founding in 1945 and expands on how we’ve always put a spotlight on the Black dining experience. Our list highlights several establishments ranging from mom-and-pop shops to...
First-Time Botox Treatment? Here Are Essential Tips, Benefits, Risks and Expert Advice
We all know that “Black don’t crack.” This and similar adages have given Black people a complex relationship with aging. It feels like we’re culturally programmed to reject anything labeled “anti-aging” or “wrinkle-reducing.” We think we don’t need it, believing we’re immune to societal pressures to slow down the physical signs of aging. But that’s...
Gymnast Jordan Chiles Talks Heading to Paris and How She’s Prepping for Her Second Olympic Games
The countdown is on. In just a few short weeks, all eyes will be on Paris, France, as the world’s greatest athletes converge for the pinnacle of their respective sports—The 2024 Olympic Games. And one of the hottest tickets of the multi week event is women’s gymnastics. Two-time Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles is certainly...
‘Descendants: The Rise of Red’ Star Brandy on New Film and Her Forever Fairy Godmother Whitney Houston
Brandy is back in regal fashion! Disney+ celebrated the world premiere of the Disney Original Movie Descendants: The Rise of Red at the Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank, California. The singer and actress who originally played Cinderella nearly 30 years ago, returned to the role and graced the carpet with her co-star Rita Ora (Queen of Hearts) and other...
‘Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot’ Is a Couple’s Call to Action for the Adoption System
It’s a story that makes blood boil. Five Black children adopted by a white couple were found inside a shed and allegedly forced to work their abusive “parents” farmland in West Virginia. While no child should suffer this type of treatment, the parallels to America’s horrific historical narrative of enslavement are painfully obvious. How is America...
Top 10 Need-To-Knows Following Team USA’s Olympic Trials
This year’s Olympic trials have been years in the making for some of America’s greatest athletes whose talents will be on display during the 2024 Olympics in Paris. There are the stars who have already established themselves as household names. And then there are those whose stories, much like their talent relative to the rest...
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