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Van Jones Set To Host Juneteenth AI Academy In Atlanta
Juneteenth weekend in Atlanta, a time to celebrate Black liberation, will be further enriched by an artificial intelligence (AI) summit. This event, adding some razzle dazzle to all the festivities, is a testament to the progress and potential of the Black and Brown community in the field of AI. Political commentator and renowned CNN host...
2024 NBA Finals: 10 Need-To-Knows From Game Three
DALLAS – After storming through the regular season with a league-best 64-18 record, the Boston Celtics have been just as dominant in the postseason. They now find themselves on the cusp of the franchise’s 18th NBA title following their 106-99 Game 3 win over Dallas. Here are the top 10 takeaways from their Game 3...
Dove Men+Care Celebrates Father’s Day with Bones Hyland and Matthew Cherry
Every year, Father’s Day gives us a chance to celebrate amazing dads across the country. But let’s be real—father figures come in all shapes and sizes. This year, Dove Men+Care is shining a spotlight on the diversity of these father figures. Their new research found that while about 70% of people have a significant father...
The Black Women On Broadway Gala Was a Lovefest for Women of Color in Theater
The annual Tony Awards ceremony takes place this Sunday, but Black women in theater have already begun the celebration, thanks to the organization Black Women on Broadway (BWOB). The nonprofit gathered its community together earlier this week to uplift, support and honor the contributions Black women regularly make to the Broadway world. EBONY exclusively joined...
Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Ban Access to the Abortion Pill
The federal Supreme Court has rejected a bid to ban broad access to abortion pills, specifically, the mifepristone pill, leaving its current availability parameters unchanged. As is, this allows the most commonly used abortion pill to be accessed via mail or through the ordering via a telehealth platform online. The unanimous decision from SCOTUS to...
Black Music Takes Center Stage at The Black Music Moguls Brunch
June marks Black Music Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Black musicianship. Black music has profoundly shaped American history and influenced genres such as soul, funk, hip-hop and rap. Against this backdrop, the 5th Annual Black Music Moguls brunch in Atlanta was a spectacular celebration of Black excellence, drawing...
They Not Like Us: How Black Culture Never Dismissed Will Smith
It was the evening of March 27, 2022 and many Black Americans were doing what we always do – suffering through the boredom of the Oscar Awards, hoping to see some of our faves win the coveted trophy associated with the event. It was almost a given that rapper turned actor Will Smith would win...
Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors’ Lawsuit, Halting Decades-Long Quest for Justice
On Wednesday, the Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed the lawsuit brought by the last two surviving witnesses of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre—Lessie Benningfield Randle and Viola Fletcher—and civil rights attorney and founder of non-profit Justice For Greenwood Damario Solomon-Simmons. This decision, which blocks their decades-long quest for justice, sends a chilling message to advocates for...
Stormi Steele Shatters Records on TikTok, Earning $1 Million in a Single Live Session
Stormi Steele, the visionary creator behind Canvas Beauty, has made history by becoming the first creator on TikTok to earn over $1 million during a single live session. This groundbreaking achievement highlights Steele’s relentless drive and innovative approach, solidifying Canvas Beauty’s place at the pinnacle of the beauty industry. Steele’s journey from her warehouse in...
Stylist Zerina Akers on Collaborating with Marshalls, Fostering Community and Prioritizing Self-Care
This past weekend, stylist Zerina Akers, owner of Black-Owned Everything, spoke to attendees of Marshalls Good Stuff Social Club in Atlanta, Georgia, about how she got her start and how she’s fostering community for herself and the Black community as a whole. Known for her impeccable eye for fashion and ability to create stunning looks...
EBONY First Look: Inside the New Private Cruise Island Paying Homage to the Richness of Bahamian Culture
“Trying to engage the five senses through color is very important to me,” Dorman Stubbs, a well-known Bahamian artist and one of the featured artists of Disney’s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point says to EBONY. “In essence, I hope that guests visiting Lookout Cay have a grand understanding and feeling of what is truly Bahamian.”...
Juneteenth Gifts for Everyone in Your Life
Juneteenth, the momentous day that recognizes the end of enslavement in the United States, is celebrated this month to commemorate freedom, reflect on Black history and culture and share the spirit of resilience. And who doesn’t love spreading that with unique gifts that honor the occasion? Here are some of EBONY’s favorite ideas for the...
Johnny Gill Talks Black Music Honors, New Edition Las Vegas Residency and His Hot New Projects
It’s turning out to be a very good year for Johnny Gill. The 9th annual Black Music Honors celebrated the singer-songwriter for his 40-plus years in the industry. “It’s a great feeling to be acknowledged by your peers, acknowledging the fact that what you’re doing is not going unnoticed,” Gill declared to EBONY in our...
The Black Community Showed Up and Showed Out for ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ in its Opening Weekend (Here’s Why)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, soared at the box office in its opening weekend, proving that even a “bad boy” in real life can get a second chance. Smith, who returned to his iconic role of Detective Mike Lowrey in the fourth installment of the cop buddy franchise, stunned...
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