“Material Gworl” rapper Saucy Santana has landed his first beauty ambassadorship with thread beauty. The Black-owned and women-founded beauty company was created by The Lip Bar Inc. CEO Melissa Butler. The brand aims to empower and uplift the queer community…
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Star-Studded Affair: Jay-Z’s Mother Gloria Carter Marries Longtime Partner Roxanne Wilshire
In a star-studded affair, Gloria Carter, the mother of Hip Hop icon Jay-Z, married her long-time partner Roxanne Wiltshire. The ceremony was held in Tribeca, New York City over the weekend and was attended by a host of friends and…
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Photo Essay: NYC Pride Reminds Us That This Celebration Is Rooted In Resistance
The annual NYC Pride celebration is one that consistently raises the bar for similar commemorations worldwide. What many don’t know is that the event not only originated in New York City but also began as a riot in 1969. This…
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Living Loud & Proud: Talent Director Tee Lindsay on Coming Out To His Religious Family
Coming out isn’t an easy thing to do, especially when you’re not sure of what you’re feeling. For many who identify as gay, it’s something they know and feel from an early age. Swank Studio talent director Tee Lindsay had…
Read MoreKinfolk: Social Media Sensations Jarius and Terrell Joseph Talk Redefining Black Fatherhood in Their Own Way
For married couple and social media sensations Jarius and Terrell Joseph, raising a family was something they always agreed was in the cards. The two met in college, a time when it was tougher to live out loud as a…
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‘Glamorous’ Actress Ayesha Harris Says There Needs To Be More Shows That Accentuate the Normalcy of Queer Folks
It may seem like Ayesha Harris is an overnight sensation, with a role in the hit series Daisy Jones & the Six, and one in Netflix’s gleefully fun new work dramedy Glamorous, about a gender non-conforming queer man who’s life…
Read MoreHow the Black Parent Pride Summit Uplifts LGBTQ+ Families
It’s Pride Month, a time to celebrate and uplift the LGBTQ+ community and raise awareness of issues surrounding the rights and lives of this growing demographic. For xHood founder Mia Cooley, however, this is the work she does year-round. She…
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Liner Notes: For Durand Bernarr, ‘Leveled’ Is All About Carthasis
NPR’s early spring Tiny Desk Concert starring the psychedelicate soul of singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr let the cat out of the bag, unveiling R&B’s best-kept secret about who’s got next. His day ones loved the range and beauty of multitracked harmonies…
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Photo Essay: New Orleans Sprinkles Black Joy With LGBTQ+ Pride in a Thrilling Celebration
Pride Month is a time when festivities celebrating and supporting people for who they are, as they are, are in full wing. Last weekend, New Orleans did it big with a massive celebration infusing NOLA traditions with Pride-certified flair. The…
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10 Black LGBTQ+ Icons Who’ve Changed History
As we continue to celebrate Pride throughout the month of June, EBONY acknowledges LGBTQ+ African Americans who’ve changed the course of history. From dance and literature to activism and comedy, their contributions cannot be questioned. Check out these 10 LGBTQ+…
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