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1 week ago | ebony.com | Sherri McGee McCovey

Growing up, I remember fondly waking up to find my father sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee beside him, reading the Los Angeles Times newspaper before work. After he perused the articles, part of his morning ritual was completing the daily crossword puzzle. Watching him skillfully pencil in those small white boxes made me think he was the smartest man in the world. “How do you know how to do that?” I’d marvel, peering over his shoulder.

1 week ago | ebony.com | Emanuel Okusanya

The third annual Native Son Awards took place on June 11, 2025, at the IAC Building in New York City. Hosted by Don Lemon, the evening honored trailblazers across art, fashion and activism, all while spotlighting the triumphs and challenges of Black gay men in America. Native Son, founded by media veteran Emil Wilbekin, is a platform dedicated to elevating the voices and stories of the Black LGBTQ+ community.

1 week ago | ebony.com | Delaina Dixon

DELEÓN linked up with LINK UP—Andre Power’s sonic brainchild and the kind of music collective that doesn’t just play the vibe, it is the vibe—for a night that pulsed with pure intention. Think booming DJ sets, DELEÓN cocktails smoother than a velvet durag, and a room thick with cultural currency. The crowd? Nothing but high-frequency tastemakers: Julissa Bermudez, Michael Blackson, Speedy and the kind of beautiful strangers you swear you’ve seen in a campaign or two.

1 week ago | ebony.com | Delaina Dixon

What happens when you bring cultural forces like Larry Wilmore, Keke Palmer, Kandi Burruss, Tasha Smith and more together in one room? You can feel that creative excellence rising in every corner. That was the vibe at the 9th Annual Culture Creators Brunch that took place in Los Angeles on June 7. It was a gathering of leaders, innovators, and cultural change-makers who are defining and redefining culture on stage, on screen and in life.

1 week ago | ebony.com | Savannah Taylor

By now, you’ve probably seen one or two reruns of the 2025 BET Awards' live show or the now viral clips of the silky, soulful Quincy Jones tribute that aired on Monday, June 9th. As the award show celebrated its 25th anniversary, the nostalgia was heavy and much needed. Award season is one of the most exciting times of the year for lovers of the arts. For some, it’s a highly anticipated moment to catch their favorite celebrities link up in one place to celebrate their work over the span of a year.