Ebony Magazine
Crowning Moments: Celebrating HBCU Leadership Through the Homecoming Court Tradition
As the homecoming season approaches, the energy on HBCU campuses is gearing up to intensify with immense pride, joy, and legacy. A vital part of the homecoming legacy is the crowning of the royal cour...
HBCUs Are Creating Change in Athletic Programs Through Diversity
Sports is big business in America and has continued to grow by leaps and bounds over the past few decades. That includes professional, college and high school athletics. One aspect that has grown expo...
The Enduring Power of HBCUs: A Legacy and Future of Excellence
If our HBCUs did not exist, we would need to invent them. But they do exist, and it is our responsibility to support them. For nearly two centuries, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (H...
Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs
The question, “Do we still need HBCUs?” can now be eternally put to rest. United Negro College Fund (UNCF)‘s study, “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs,” commissioned by UNCF’s Frederi...
The Wrap-Up! Illustrious Guests at Living Legends Foundation Gala, Marianne Jean-Baptiste at BAFTA Tea, Tems at CÎROC
Sugar Ray Leonard, Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam, Donnie Simpson, Johnny Gill, Jerome Benton, Honoree Harvey Mason, Jr. and more were some of the illustrious guests at the Living Legends Foundation, Inc. ...
Moses Sumney Embraces Directness with ‘Sophcore’ — A Bold New Sonic Direction
Moses Sumney’s artistic journey is a captivating blend of music, film, and a deeply introspective ethos that sets him apart. In an exclusive conversation with EBONY, the multifaceted artist dives into...
‘The Six Triple Eight’ Releases Second New Trailer—See It Here
Netflix has dropped another trailer for its upcoming biopic, The Six Triple Eight. Written and directed by Tyler Perry, the film tells the story of the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color ...
Rickey Smiley Talks Grief, Addiction And The Loss of His Son In ‘Sideshow’
Rickey Smiley has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years with his incredible storytelling, character building and innate ability to alchemize our shared experiences into hilarious sets that sta...
Pharrell Williams on Synesthesia, Humility and Why LEGO Was the Perfect Medium for His Life Story
Pharrell Williams has long been a visionary, constantly redefining the boundaries of creativity, and his latest venture only solidifies that legacy. In a bold and unexpected move, Pharrell has chosen ...