Tribeca Film Festival 2021: Your Guide To Black Feature Films Not To Miss
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Tribeca Film Festival, which takes place from June 9 to June 20, and it is a welcomed sight after a full 365-plus-days …
Muhammad Ali’s Daughter Speaks Candidly About the ‘City of Ali’ Documentary, How He Was ‘The Greatest’ Dad, and His Friendship with Malcolm X
It’s been five years since the passing of the great Muhammad Ali on June 3, 2016 and a new documentary City of Ali tells the story of how, even in …
Simone Biles Continues G.O.A.T. Status Reign With Record Seventh Women’s Title
Isn’t there anything Simone Biles can’t do? The gymnastic world clearly knew the answer as four-time Olympic gold medal holder Simone Biles took home her record seventh national women’s all-around …
President Joe Biden Pushes ‘Shots at the Shop’ Vaccine Initiative at Black Barbershops
In a tale as old as time, the White House is tapping into the Black community, but according to President Joe Biden, this attempt comes as an effort to vaccinate …
‘The Mod Squad’ and ‘Purple Rain’ Actor Clarence Williams III Dies at 81
It is with a heavy heart that the EBONY family must say goodbye to an acting and cultural force, Clarence Williams III. The New York-born performer, who starred as the …
Mariah Carey Dismisses Rumors that She Bolted Jay-Z’s Roc Nation After Explosive Meeting
Despite early reports that an “explosive argument” between Mariah Carey and Jay-Z left the area as scorched earth, Metro UK is saying the two departed amicably. The pair met recently …
7 Times Iyanla Fixed All of Our Lives
Iyanla Vanzant is a blessing. Since 2012, the author, Yoruba priestess, life coach, and relationship expert has been helping people, from star-studded folks to regular peeps next door, overcome the obstacles …
SZA Kick Offs “Membership Week” for American Express Cardholders & Fans
Earlier this week, singer-songwriter SZA put out a call to her “Love Galore” collaborator Travis Scott to perform with her as she heads out on the road. With the super-branded …
From Black History Week to Black History Month
The seeds for Black History Month were planted in 1926 when the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) established the second week of February as …
The Role of Black History in Our Current Racial Discourse
This is an important Black History Month. Last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests brought racism to the forefront of our national discourse. The demonstrations were sparked by current events, particularly …