Ask Nigerian-born, D.C.-based artist Victor Ekpuk for three words to describe his art style, and you’ll be intrigued by his answer. “I don’t really invest the time to describe my art style; I’m more interested in imagining and creating,” he…
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Charles Barkley Has an Answer for the Affirmative Action Decision—$5 Million to Black Students
TNT co-host Charles Barkley is committing to do his part after the Supreme Court ruled to strike down affirmative action. The NBA legend has announced he will amend his will to bequeath $5 million to Auburn University, his alma mater,…
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Everyone is Migrating to the Spill App, But What is it Exactly? We’ve Got the Answers
Social media has truly evolved from the days of picking your ‘Top 5’ and adding HTML to your page for fun visual effects—RIP MySpace. Now, we have a multitude of platforms that allow us to do everything from monetize our…
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The 7 U.S. Aiports Named For Famous Black Americans
With the renaming of James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport in Ames, Iowa on June 17, 2023, there are now seven airporst in the United States named in honor of a great Black American. The long journey to rename these…
Read MoreSmart and Tasty BBQ Swaps for the Health-Conscious
Originally published in June 2016, we are revisiting these tips for your Fourth of July grilling plans! The post Smart and Tasty BBQ Swaps for the Health-Conscious appeared first on Ebony.
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4 Songs to Soundtrack Your Fourth of July
The burgers are sizzling on the grill and your beverage and cocktails are flowing. As you spend time with family and friends, you need tunes to keep the party going through Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks presentation. Here are four…
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5 Books to Dive Into That Honor Self-Identity and Truth
Although Pride month has come to an end, there is no reason to not celebrate the beauty of identity. Self-identity is ours to decide and choose, and it guides how we interact in the world. As we continue navigating a…
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Required Reading: Colson Whitehead’s Next Harlem-Centered Novel and Other Great Books To Read This July
Dive into EBONY’s picks for great books to read by Black authors this July! This month, we delve into the rich history of historically Black colleges and universities with a new guidebook from esteemed Hampton University President Dr. William R….
Read MoreJosh Childress Shares Wealth Secrets at ‘Success Conversations with Ryan Leslie’ Powered by M&T Bank
A stylish crowd gathered this week at 74 Wythe on the corner of N. 12th St. and Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. From the venue’s rooftop overlooking the Manhattan skyline, a palpable excitement could be felt in the crowd…
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