Ebony Magazine

Lebo M on 30 Years of The Lion King, His Musical Legacy, and His First-Ever Concert in South Africa

For over three decades, Lebo M has been the unmistakable voice behind The Lion King — from the soaring Zulu chant that opens “Circle of Life” to the emotionally rich scores that have helped define one...

‘The Woman In the Yard’ Is Coming. Here Are More Films to Scare Yourself Silly

A good scary flick can make us hide our eyes and throw our popcorn bowls in the air. Horror flicks aren’t always catered to the Black community—and when we do appear, we can be the first to die. But w...

Channel Your Favorite 90s Artist in These Sunglasses And Look Good During Any Season

Sunglasses have long been a staple in pop culture, signifying coolness and individuality. In the 90s, television characters rocking shades were always cast as the epitome of cool. Often seen as trends...

5 Things That Poverty & Wealth Have in Common

To the untrained eye, the lives of the wealthy and those of the poor appear light years apart; almost antithetical. Social institutions, like the media, do little to suggest otherwise. Arguably, these...

Doing Cardio, But You’re Still Flabby? Add This to Sculpt Your Physique

There you are at the gym, flailing away on the elliptical, sprinting on the treadmill, or maybe even pushing yourself through a spin class today. You come in, do your cardio routine for about 30-60 mi...

Adidas Spotlights Emerging Design Talent at Los Angeles Fashion Week with Dynamic Runway Show

Los Angeles Fashion Week ended on a high note as Adidas Originals hosted a dynamic runway show on Saturday, March 22nd, spotlighting the next generation of design talent. The event, a tribute to LA’s ...

Lizzo Cast as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Upcoming Biopic ‘Rosetta’

Lizzo, the GRAMMY-winning artist, is set to make her lead acting debut as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the forthcoming biopic Rosetta. The Amazon MGM Studios project will explore a pivotal period in Tharp...

The Department of Education Is Being Dismantled. How One Professor Says Black Student Unions Can Survive

The dismantling of the Department of Education is set to devastatingly affect Black and brown students, diverse universities and HBCUs. Dr. Leonard Moore, a distinguished professor of American History...

Hollywood’s Missing Rom-Com: The Fashion Empire Led by a Black Woman

Picture this: a high-powered, effortlessly chic Black woman struts through the glass doors of a fashion empire, her heels clicking like a metronome of success. She’s the editor-in-chief, the visionary...