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The 7th Annual Black Music Honors Is Setting Off Black Music Month the Right Way
If no one is going to give Black artists their just due, you can count on the Black community to rally and do it ourselves no matter what. Kicking off Black Music Month with a bang, the 7th Annual Black Music Honors is commemorating the integral contributions made by Black artists around the
Editor’s Letter: H.E.R. and Dad Kenny Wilson’s Special Bond
H.E.R. and dad Kenny Wilson grace our June cover in an homage to the beauty of Black fatherhood and a celebration of Black Music Month. At just 24, the singer-songwriter born Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson has become one of the most prolific artists of her time. In addition to her four
H.E.R, Doja Cat and Drake Lead BET Awards Nominations
BET has announced the BET Awards 2022 nominees with EBONY’s June cover star H.E.R., Doja Cat, Ari Lennox and Drake leading with the nominations. Doja Cat is nominated in the following categories: “Best Female R&B/Pop Artist,” “Best Female Hip Hop Artist,” “Album of the Year,” for Planet Her, “BET Her”
Memorial Day Weekend Jams: 25 Songs to Enjoy at Your Family Barbecues
It’s that time of year again! With Memorial Day weekend upon us, BBQ season has officially begun. Let me break it to you: there’s no cookout quite like the one thrown by Black folks. The music that will be played will be just as important as who mans the grill
Harlem Cultural Festival Featured in ‘Summer of Soul’ Recognized by the U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate has agreed by “unanimous consent” on a resolution to honor the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, In Session News reports. The 1970 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival was also recognized in the resolution. Sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the resolution will designate the last weekend
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Milwaukee – A Cultural Hub Where Unique Unites
Tucked away along the shores of Lake Michigan lies Milwaukee – a charming, unsung, and sometimes misunderstood metropolis. Much more urban than those who have never visited might imagine, the densely populated city is filled to the brim with ethnic and cultural diversity. This surprisingly unique metropolitan area boasts a docket of randomly worthy attractions capable of satiating the most decorated traveler’s wanderlust.
Plan Your Next Summer Getaway With The Help of This Black Travel Podcast
Despite the exhaustion of the pandemic and cultural reckoning of the past two years, Black millennials are reclaiming their joy and taking to the friendly skies to explore the world. According to recent studies, the amount of young Black leisure travelers has skyrocketed in recent years, bringing $109.4 billion dollars into the
Editor’s Pick: Shop This Line of Disposable Travel Essentials
As a serial entrepreneur, Bridget Francis, is first African American woman to start a travel-friendly sanitary solutions company. B Luxury Essentials is her line of disposable and biodegradable linens and towels that are easy to pack for your next trip and dispose afterwards with minimal waste. The New Orleans native developed
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