Ebony Magazine

Remembering Civil Rights Activist Sybil Haydel Morial

Sybil Haydel Morial, a trailblazing civil rights activist, educator and widow of Ernest “Dutch” Morial, the first Black mayor of New Orleans, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, after a long illnes...

What You Need to be Wearing this Election Season

Democracy is back in fashion. At least that’s the word on the digital streets where BRAT memes and coconut tree ballads reign supreme. For the upcoming election, people are capital F, capital U: Fired...

Remembering Rebecca Cheptegei, Ugandan Olympian, Killed in Gasoline Attack

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei was killed in a gasoline attack on Thursday, September 5, in Kenya. She was just 33 years old. The commander of the Trans Nzoia County Police told The New York Times...

Rich Homie Quan, Atlanta Rap Star, Dead at 34 

ATL rapper Dequantes Lamar, known to the world as Rich Homie Quan, has died today (Sept. 5) at the age of 34. TMZ confirmed the news with his family and the Fulton County morgue, sending waves of shoc...

NFL Sets New Record with 15 Black Starting QBs in Week One 

It’s that time of year again as the NFL returns to prime time with a rematch from last season’s AFC Championship game. On September 5, the Baltimore Ravens travel to Kansas City to face the Chiefs. Th...

How Manifestation Helped Ketanji Brown Jackson Get to the Supreme Court

A major theme anchoring the life of Ketanji Brown Jackson is manifestation. Inspired by Schoolhouse Rock!, a cartoon that aired on ABC network and taught children math, science and civics, Justice Jac...

Sephora Opens 2025 Accelerate Program for BIPOC Beauty Founders: How to Apply

Sephora is officially accepting applications for its 2025 Accelerate Program through September 23. If you’re a BIPOC+ beauty founder with dreams of taking your brand to the next level, this is your sh...

Cozy Back to School Basics You Need This Fall

Autumn has arrived, much to everyone’s glee or dismay, depending on which side of the seasonal spectrum you find yourself on. The leaves are crunchy, the air is crisp, the nights are long, and pumpkin...

Solange Knowles Unveils Eldorado Ballroom Series at LA Philharmonic: A Fusion of Orchestral Works and Artistic Innovation

Solange Knowles has unveiled the latest installment of her Eldorado Ballroom series, set to take place at the Los Angeles Philharmonic October 10-13, via an announcement on Instagram. The “Cranes in t...