Every August, Bermudians and visitors from across the globe gather for Cup Match, a national holiday that honors the country’s Emancipation Day—the day enslavement was abolished in Bermuda on August 1, 1834. EBONY arrived to witness the second day of celebration, known as…
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Hip-Hop 50 LIVE: Nas Brings Out Ms. Lauryn Hill, Run-DMC Rocks Yankees Stadium Until 2AM
With help from Weezy, Wu-Tang, Ms. Lauryn Hill and a closing set by Run-DMC that went until 2AM, Nas hit a home run with ‘Hip-Hop 50 LIVE.’ The post Hip-Hop 50 LIVE: Nas Brings Out Ms. Lauryn Hill, Run-DMC Rocks…
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Put These National Black Theater Seasons on Your “Must-See List” For the Upcoming Year
The end of summer is the perfect time to start planning your theater season calendar for the upcoming year. The options feel endless, with Black theater companies across the nation producing a full roster of programming that shouldn’t be missed….
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Timeless Songs To Soundtrack Your End of Summer, According to the Cast of ‘Rock & Roll Man’
Whether it’s the smooth sounds of R&B, drumming bass of hip hop or the next-gen sounds of cosmic trap, Black singers of decades past helped forge a path to developing new musical genres. Rock & Roll Man, a new musical,…
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‘Barbie’ Not Black Enough? Professor Goes Viral For Not Taking Daughter To See The Film Due To “Whiteness”
As the ‘Barbie’ movie turns the world pink, one professor is refusing to bring his daughter to see it due to the film promoting “whiteness.” The post ‘Barbie’ Not Black Enough? Professor Goes Viral For Not Taking Daughter To See…
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8 Actresses Headlining Summer Theater Festivals Across the Nation
There’s nothing like seeing theater in the fresh summer air, and these actresses are braving the heat to make their shows come alive! From a one-woman show that reimagines Greek mythology to the “doo-wop” chorus girls of Little Shop of Horrors,…
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New Short Film ‘CROWN’ Celebrates Natural Hair In All Its Forms
CROWN, a new short film inspired by the C.R.O.W.N Act—which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”—tells the story of an aspiring young ballet dancer trying to tame her hair into submission as she embarks on…
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Op-Ed: Carlee Russell Isn’t Your Hall Pass to Not Believe Other Black Women
Last week, the story of Carlethia “Carlee” Russell’s kidnapping shook the internet. As the news broke, it was shared that the Alabama resident stopped on a highway to investigate a lone stroller that she saw in the lane and was…
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Review: Octavia E. Butler’s ‘Parable Of The Sower’ Was Brought To Life In NYC As A Black Opera Experience
Octavia E. Butler’s epic speculative fiction novel, ‘Parable Of The Sower,’ was brought to life in NYC as a Black Opera. Here’s our review. The post Review: Octavia E. Butler’s ‘Parable Of The Sower’ Was Brought To Life In NYC…
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