Diddy Fulfills $1 Million Pledge to His Alma Mater at Howard University Homecoming 2023

Diddy Fulfills $1 Million Pledge to His Alma Mater at Howard University Homecoming 2023

Sean “Diddy” Combs has illuminated Howard University Homecoming 2023 by delivering his $1 million pledge to the iconic Washington D.C.-based HBCU. Fulfilling a promise made at the 2022 BET Awards to support education and learning institutions catering to students of…

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John H. Johnson Day to Unveil the First Statue of the Iconic EBONY Founder and Publisher This November 

John H. Johnson Day to Unveil the First Statue of the Iconic EBONY Founder and Publisher This November 

The fifth John H. Johnson Day, the state-recognized observance celebrating the EBONY founder will unveil the first and only statue of the publishing pioneer on November 1, 2023. Hosted by the Friends of John H. Johnson Museum, the statue is being erected in…

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The UK Black Business Show Is Helping the Black Entrepreneurial Community Reach Peak Sustainability

The UK Black Business Show Is Helping the Black Entrepreneurial Community Reach Peak Sustainability

October marks the beginning of Black History Month in the United Kingdom (UK). Beginning in the UK in 1987 and mirrored after the celebration in America, Black History Month has been a way to pay homage to innovative and trailblazing…

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The ‘Spike Lee: Creative Sources’ Exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum Is an Astonishing Site to See

The ‘Spike Lee: Creative Sources’ Exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum Is an Astonishing Site to See

Just how extensive is Academy Award-winner Spike Lee’s memorabilia collection? EBONY got a sneak peek at Spike Lee: Creative Sources, the new exhibit opening at the Brooklyn Museum, where the prolific director celebrated seven-themed rooms dedicated to his work and art at a…

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Exclusive: Ghetto Film School Talks Representing Filmmakers Of Color In Red Bull’s ‘Establishing Shot’ Program

Exclusive: Ghetto Film School Talks Representing Filmmakers Of Color In Red Bull’s ‘Establishing Shot’ Program

Five filmmakers from Ghetto Film School tell us what it means representing for creators of color in Red Bull’s ‘Establishing Shot’ initiative. The post Exclusive: Ghetto Film School Talks Representing Filmmakers Of Color In Red Bull’s ‘Establishing Shot’ Program appeared…

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From Architect to Artist: How Arthur Timothy’s Lifelike Paintings Reflect His African Homeland

From Architect to Artist: How Arthur Timothy’s Lifelike Paintings Reflect His African Homeland

There’s a fine line between art and architecture. They are closely linked and have influenced each other for centuries, and many artists from centuries past have mastered painting, sculpture and architecture. For Arthur Timothy, the transition from architect to artist…

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Op-Ed: The Plot Is Lost When It Comes to Our Understanding of ‘Love and Hip Hop Atlanta’s’ Colorism Controversy

Op-Ed: The Plot Is Lost When It Comes to Our Understanding of ‘Love and Hip Hop Atlanta’s’ Colorism Controversy

Colorism is a divisive subject across the Black community and communities of color at large. Despite how racism impacts BIPOC folks on systemic levels, it’s almost as if many of us are willfully unable to grasp how intra-racial (or internalized)…

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‘Love & Basketball’ Star Omar Epps Steps Back Into the Sci-Fi Realm With ‘NUBIA: THE RECKONING’

‘Love & Basketball’ Star Omar Epps Steps Back Into the Sci-Fi Realm With ‘NUBIA: THE RECKONING’

Omar Epps’ new book, NUBIA: THE RECKONING, continues the saga of Zuberi, Uzochi and Lencho, the first of a new generation of Nubians to awaken to extraordinary powers. The Love & Basketball star shares how he jumped from film to…

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