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EBONY Returns to Its Chicago Roots For a Juneteenth Celebration at Soho House
Across the United States, Juneteenth has been commemorated in various ways, from BBQs to acts of service within the community. This yearly historic acknowledgment—especially since becoming a US federal holiday—is a reminder to be unapologetically visible and proud while congregating with our community, whether blood-related or chosen. This Juneteenth, EBONY ventured to Chi-Town for an...
Director Jason Pollard on Telling the Real Story of Wu-Tang Clan’s ODB in New Official Documentary
One of the hottest tickets at the 2024 American Black Film Festival was to see Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys, the documentary about the legendary founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan. The film chronicles his life, music and way-too-early exit from this world. Jason Pollard co-produced, co-directed and co-edited the documentary alongside...
Summer Beauty Must-Haves: The Latest Launches to Perfect Your Makeup and Style from Louis Vuitton, Sol de Janeiro and more!
Thursday marked the start of summer, and the only reason we’re going indoors is to catch a few hours of sleep, perfect our makeup, and find a stylish outfit. This week’s latest beauty launches will have you smelling great and ensure your makeup is flawless and complements your fashionable ensemble. You can take a look...
Protecting Lives: Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gun Ownership for Domestic Violence Offenders
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court upholds a federal law banning gun ownership for domestic violence offenders, marking a significant victory for victims’ advocates and the Biden administration.
Baby’s First Ball: Black Queer Freedom in West Coast Ballroom Culture
I had never walked a ball before. I had never even thought I could walk a ball before. Being a cisgender woman, I didn’t even think it was my place to walk a ball, especially as a “007,” unaffiliated with a house. When the face category started, however, motivation came over me. The encouragement I...
Actress Bresha Webb Opens Up About Life as a New Mom
Just three short months ago actress Bresha Webb further extended her resume with the addition of her latest role, mom. Welcoming her beautiful baby girl Brave in March, the “Run the World” star says there are good days and bad days—especially as she navigates breastfeeding. “It’s definitely a journey. A lot of fun, lots of...
Nia Long’s Financial Blueprint Will Help You Build Your Personal Wealth
Nia Long knew she wanted to pay for her children’s college tuition without the assistance of loans, so she started her kids’ college funds early—really early. “I started saving for my children before I became a mother,” the actress and soon-to-be published author exclaimed (she’s working on her memoir). “It allowed me to get my...
Dior Welcomes Rihanna as the New Muse of J’adore Perfume Collection
In a stunning new chapter for the iconic Dior J’adore fragrance, Rihanna has been announced as the brand’s latest muse, succeeding Charlize Theron. This significant moment marks a major milestone for both the brand and the multifaceted music and fashion icon. Known for her bold style, entrepreneurial spirit, and global influence, Rihanna brings a fresh,...
Why Openness Builds Stronger Marriages and Families
One summer evening in 2022, my husband and I stopped holding our breath. Sitting across from one of our favorite married couples at the Chateau Elan Winery, we exchanged stories about our newly married experiences. As the sky turned pink and orange, we laughed, mhmmed, and shed tears as we discussed difficulties navigating finances, respect,...
Whose Music Taste Is It Anyways?: A Reflection on Apple Music’s ‘100 Best Albums of All Time’ List
Recently, Apple Music launched a countdown of its 100 Best Albums of all time, gradually revealing the full list over a week’s time and culminating with The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. First impressions of the list across social media gave Apple Music points for being less drenched in Rockism than other lists from back in...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Pardons 175,000 Cannabis-Related Convictions in Historic Executive Order
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a historic executive order on Monday, which saw over 175,000 convictions for cannabis-related charges pardoned in the state. The pardon is a landmark moment in the nation’s cannabis reform history, standing as the largest state pardon to date, according to the Moore-Miller Administration. The pardons included over 150,000 misdemeanor convictions...
How W.E.B. Du Bois’ ‘The Comet’ Became an Opera that Teases the End of Societal Inequality Through Catastrophe
W.E.B. Du Bois, a pioneering figure in Afrofuturism, explored themes of race and identity in the 1920s with The Comet, a short story about a Black man and a White woman who are the only survivors in New York after the city is hit by a comet. And now that tale has come to the...
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