Byron Allen, the founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, has been named one of six special honorees who will be celebrated at EBONY’s 2026 Power 100 Gala, recognizing his influence in media ownership and business. Allen, whose company is the
School spirit for Spelman College erupted across social media in recent weeks as students prepared for a series of beauty competitions. It culminated with the annual Miss Spelman Pageant, which has cultivated a lasting tradition of bringing students and alumnae together. On Saturday night,
HBCU SpringComing is officially BACK, and this year marks a major milestone, its 10th anniversary. Appropriately dubbed “TENure,” the 2025 edition promises to be the biggest yet, bringing the unforgettable energy of HBCU homecomings to three major cities across the country; Birmingham, AL; New York City,
By Georgina DiNardo It seems like King George III was right when he sang “You’ll Be Back”: Leslie Odom Jr. will be returning to the Broadway stage to reprise his role of Aaron Burr in “Hamilton,” he exclusively announced live on “TODAY” on
Books on the Holocaust, histories of feminism, civil rights and racism, and Maya Angelou’s famous autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” were among the nearly 400 volumes removed from the U.S. Naval Academy’s library this week after Defense Secretary Pete
The National Park Service has reversed edits and restored content to its webpage about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the wake of news reports and public backlash over the changes. “Changes to the Underground Railroad page on the National Park
By Curtis Bunn Devlin Carter created his luxury sneaker company, SIA Collective, six years ago and built it into a multimillion-dollar brand by providing fashionable, high-quality footwear manufactured mostly in China. But the Trump administration’s tariffs have raised the cost of importing goods
By Stephen J. Gaither Could rap legend Bun B be bringing his “Trill Burgers” Franchise to an HBCU near you? One half of the legendary rap duo “UGK” was recently asked about his partnership with the University of Houston. He talked about
By Christen Hill Howard University students took center stage at the National Gallery of Art in March, serving as tour guides for the Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist exhibition. As they led art enthusiasts through the gallery, the students passionately shared their
By Clare Mulroy Women’s History Month is almost at a close, but there is still time to add empowering reads to your TBR before March is over. Stories of unsung female heroes are having a moment, like Kristin Hannah’s “The Women,” which spotlights the “forgotten”
Pharrell Williams continues to defy all odds in various mediums, including fashion, film and beyond. Recently, the Virginia native’s contributions to society were acknowledged during the 37th Annual Morehouse College “A Candle in the Dark” Gala, where he was honored with the Candle in Arts and Entertainment