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GET LIT! From Questlove to Taraji P. Henson, These Are the Black Authors to Dive into this June
June is finally here, which means longer days can be spent curled up with a good book that celebrate the vibrant voices of Black authors. This month you can dive into EBONY digital star Fawn Weaver‘s insightful look into the world of Uncle Nearest whiskey, actress Taraji P. Henson‘s children book to promote mental health,...
TwoGether Land Festival 2024 Highlights: Amaarae, Summer Walker, Lil Wayne Bring the House Down
Summer festival season is in full swing, and the inaugural TwoGether Land Festival in Dallas, Texas, electrified the weekend of May 25th and 26th with an eclectic mix of sonic offerings and high-energy performances. From Afro-alternative sensation Amaarae to hip-hop icon Lil Wayne, the lineup catered to various musical palates. Country newcomer Shaboozey, songstress Summer...
HS advocate Jasmine ‘Ivanna’ Espy’s AHSID Organization Hosts Its First In-Person Summit
HS advocate Jasmine “Ivanna” Espy knows the fastest way to end the stigma about something is to educate others. To that end, the Association of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and InflammatoryDiseases (AHSID), her community-based not-for-profit organization, will host its first in-person/online hybrid summit this week at College of Creative Studies Taubman Center in Detroit, Michigan. This year’s...
Estate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Partners with New Media Company To Preserve King’s Legacy
To enhance and amplify Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, Intellectual Properties Management, Inc. (IPM), the licensing and management arm of the Estate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Inc. (King, Inc.), has partnered with P3 Media. The parties will work together to develop new ideas that promote, preserve and protect Dr. King‘s legacy and...
These TV Documentaries Are Celebrating Black Excellence Just in Time for Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day to honor the best of the Black community, from civil rights trailblazers to iconic athletes. Black creatives have come together to document the triumphs and highs of African Americans who brought their own seats to the table and changed the nation forever. EBONY has gathered some of the most exciting premieres...
Rich Auntie Getaway: Christening a Brand-New Hotel Indigo in the Cayman Islands
Rich Auntie loves that new hotel smell! So when I received a VIP invitation to the grand opening of Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands—the favorite vacation spot of fellow real-life Rich Auntie, Saturday Night Live star Ego Nwodim—my Akila swimsuit practically jumped into the suitcase on its own. Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman—a...
Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Over the weekend, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who represents the 18th district of Texas, announced that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In her online announcement, the congresswoman revealed that she is undergoing treatment to battle the disease. “I am confident that my doctors have developed the best possible plan to target my specific...
Andra Day: The Inspiring Rise of a Multi-Talented Star
Andra Day has made a significant impact in both the music and film industries with her soulful voice and compelling performances. She first gained widespread recognition with her debut album, Cheers to the Fall, released in 2015. The album, which features the hit single “Rise Up,” earned her two Grammy nominations and showcased her powerful...
Marian Shields Robinson: The Matriarch Behind the Obama Family Has Passed at 86
Marian Shields Robinson, the matriarch whose nurturing spirit profoundly shaped America’s first African-American First Family, passed away at age 86. In a statement shared by former President Barack Obama and signed by the entire family: “She passed peacefully this morning, and right now, none of us are quite sure how exactly we’ll move on without...
Truth-Telling Still Has Its Place in 2024. Bryan Stevenson and the Equal Justice Initiative Continues to Cement This Fact in Stone
History is one of the greatest gifts human beings have at their disposal. History teaches, informs and negates falsities and efforts of erasure. If you identify as a Black American with direct generational ties to the American South, you are likely more aware than most of how important history is. Black folks with family lineages...
Elevate Your Makeup Collection With These New Beauty Launches From Haus Labs, Victoria’s Secret and More!
As we bring May to a close, get ready to welcome a slew of exciting new beauty releases that will help you look and feel your best as we gear up for a fabulous summer ahead. From cute pimple patches to vibrant lip colors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So grab your favorite products...
Lush Cosmetics Partners with Justice for Greenwood to Raise $185,000 for Tulsa Race Massacre Reparations
We bet this epic collaboration wasn’t on your 2024 bingo card—that makes it all the more sweeter. In collaboration with Justice for Greenwood (JFG), Lush Cosmetics, (yes, the store you grew up seeing in the mall ) has launched a new campaign to raise $185,000 in support of JFG’s mission to secure justice for the...
Who Gets Grandma’s House? – ‘Have A Plan Or the State Will Have A Plan For You!’
In 1997, the movie Soul Food, featuring Vivica A. Fox, Vanessa Williams and Nia Long, brought the Joseph Sisters to life on the silver screen. This cultural phenomenon delves into the intricacies of family dynamics, focusing on the sisters’ profound connection to their matriarch, Mama Joe. Her influence, both in life and beyond the grave,...
Quilting Gold: How Gee’s Bend Became the “Richest” Town in Alabama
Whether you know of the quilters from Gee’s Bend, Alabama, for their celebrated textile art or their remarkable history, their legacy is undeniably profound. Mary Ann Pettway was not born a quilting legend, but it was indeed her destiny. As the seventh of eight surviving children, Pettway learned how to sew from her mother—not to...
Single Motherhood is Nothing to Fear—Tahiry Jose Speaks on Keeping Her Options Open Through Freezing Her Eggs
Pursuing a route of parenthood is one of the most beautiful experiences life has to offer. While it may not be for everyone, the help of modern science and lessened stigmas have opened up new opportunities for those looking to expand their family units. In recent years, more Black women have considered egg freezing as...
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