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Veteran journalist and former 'ESSENCE' editor Cori Murray has been appointed Executive Vice President of Editorial Content at 'EBONY Magazine,' marking a powerful new chapter in the brand’s legacy of amplifying Black women's voices.

With just under $25,000 left to raise, this campaign is more than a fundraiser; it’s a community call to action to honor Tamir Rice by building something for the next generation. 

Willow Newell, 22, hailing from Racine, earned the title of 'Miss Wisconsin' on June 21, beating out 29 contestants.

Two former residents of Idlewild, Michigan are joining forces to revitalize the historic Black community once known for its thriving businesses, schools, and cultural vibrancy through their TEEM Center initiative.

CeCe Winans delivers a soul-stirring Tiny Desk performance, celebrating 30 years of Alone in His Presence for NPR’s Black Music Month series.

The saying “we keep us safe” takes on a new meaning in the aftermath of disaster. Community is everything.

Play One: Education is the Key “I was raised to be an independent woman, not the victim of anything.” As we wrap up our celebration of Women’s History Month, it’s only right to give Kamala Harris her flowers. From dismantling glass ceilings to rewriting history, she’s proven, time and again, that she’s a force to […]

Fawn Weaver is the definition of a game-changer. As the founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, she didn’t just enter the spirits industry— she disrupted it. With no prior experience in whiskey or distilling, she built the fastest-growing American whiskey brand in U.S. history and best-selling African American founded spirit brand of all […]

Before she became the force behind the most awarded American whiskey in history, Fawn Weaver was a woman quietly building empires on her own terms. Author. Investor. Hotelier. Marriage advocate. Serial entrepreneur. In every chapter of her life, one thing remained constant… Her unwavering belief in purpose over popularity. RELATED: Inside Her Story: Fawn Weaver […]

If there’s one thing A’ja Wilson is gonna do, it’s win. From her days as a college phenom to becoming one of the most dominant forces in WNBA history, her journey is one that should be studied…so, we did just that. This April, for Black Women’s History Month, we uncovered her “success playbook” to get […]

Issa Rae’s playbook is clear: start with what you have, build momentum, stay excellent, expand strategically, and bring others with you. Success isn’t just about opportunity—it’s about creating it.

Issa Rae’s journey proves one major thing: you don’t have to fit into anybody’s mold to be successful. Just do you—and the right opportunities will follow.