Ebony Magazine

The Wrap-Up! Tika Sumpter’s Talks ‘Sonic 3’, Joey Bada$$ Honored, Billy Blanks Moves

Sonic The Hedgehog 3‘s star, Tika Sumpter’s 8-year-old daughter, Ella-Loren, is an expert on all things happening in the Sonic world. “Sonic is her favorite character, but she’s always like, ‘Mom, I n...

The Best Gift Ideas for College Students

When it comes to gifts, college students are often overlooked, under-gifted or worse—given the worst last-minute gifts known to mankind. But that doesn’t have to be your reality. Your college student ...

How to Protect Yourself as Cancer Rates Rise Among People Under 50

Historically, cancer has been associated with aging. The median age of a cancer diagnosis is 66, and the risk of cancer increases with age. Yet, data from the American Cancer Society (ACS) reveals an ...

Luther Vandross’ Never Too Much: Greatest Hits Brings Iconic R&B to a New Generation

Luther Vandross, the late godfather of R&B whose voice defined love, longing and celebration, continues to cement his place in music history with the release of Never Too Much: Greatest Hits. The ...

Kahlana Barfield Brown x Nike: Exclusive Yardrunners Collaboration Revealed

Kahlana Barfield Brown’s journey has been a woven web of life-affirming moments. The latest fruit of her fortuitousness labors is her very own Nike Yardrunner Air Force 1 sneaker—a wearable ode to the...

Don’t Feel Ashamed If You Didn’t Know About ‘The Six Triple Eight’ Until Now

Ebony Obsidian says we shouldn’t feel bad if we don’t know that her latest project, Tyler Perry’s The Six Triple Eight—now streaming on Netflix—is based on one of the most incredible real-life occurre...

Stonebwoy Talks Latest Album ‘Up & Runnin6’, Spice, Creative Independence and More

Ghanaian Afro-dancehall artist Stonebwoy’s sixth studio album, Up & Runnin6, is out now. It marks a significant milestone as his first independent release under his Burniton Music Group, distribut...

Healing Through the Holidays: Finding Joy Amidst Grief

As the holiday season approaches, this time of year is usually associated with joy and togetherness, while many grapple with feelings of loneliness and sadness. This period, when the world seems to sl...

EBONY’s Power 100: Influential Creators Shaping the Future

From the pioneers of jazz and the Harlem Renaissance to today’s bold voices in content creation, food, fashion and beauty—the contributions of Black artists and thought leaders have always been at the...