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Remy Ma suffered from excessive bleeding Tuesday night. She then returned to the hospital where it was determined she would require emergency surgery! Sending well wishes & a speedy recovery so Mama Remy makes it home before the holidays 🙏🏾❤️!
To our beloved Chadwick Boseman, you were more than our Black Panther, or portrayal of Jackie Robinson and James Brown. You brought representation to a community of people who deserve to have their stories shared on the big screen. Your legacy is legendary. truly unforgettable🕊
"There’s a real relationship between freedom & joy, fear actually traps you, my father passed a little over a year ago, and there’s something about the confrontation of death that frees you!" Happy Birthday Will Smith!
#WillSmithTheJump
#HydeiaBroadbent
, a remarkable HIV/AIDS activist, daughter and friend, has sadly passed away at the age of 39.
May her story of perseverance inspire us all and may she rest in power. 🕊️
Geoffrey Owens accepted a 10-episode role in the OWN series, The Have and the Have Nots, an American drama directed, written and produced by Tyler Perry. The power of black ownership & excellence!
Rest in power to the original champ,
#CarlWeathers
. Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four "Rocky" films has sadly passed away at the age of 76.
His impact will not be forgotten.
To all the parents that are at wits end about their child being bullied in school, here’s an incredible moment shared between a mother & her son who continues to be bullied because of his dark skin! The perfect song to express just how special Isaiah is!
#STOPBullying
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@_latruth
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Meet the family of
@TEYANATAYLOR
&
@imanshumpert
: A notable rose 🌹 from Harlem, an Illinois native– & their two vibrant children show us how unwavering love blossoms over time. Click to view their exclusive April cover story.
A loss that we still can’t get pass to this very day... Aaliyah you’re truly missed. What a gift 🙏🏾 17 years ago... An anniversary that still makes our hearts ache. Rest in paradise...
From Black women to Black LGBTQ millennials, Indiana Mayor
@PeteButtigieg
messages on economic opportunity & gun violence are resonating with black voters. He believes his gay identity exposed him to shared yet different experiences of the Black community.
Denzel Washington. The man who has dedicated his life to his craft with memorable roles in films such as Glory, The Hurricane, Training Day and Fences, not to mention his career on Broadway, is more than deserving.
EBONY offers our deepest condolences to the family of the legendary Queen of Rock 'n Roll, Tina Turner. Turner rose to fame as the lead singer of the "Ike & Tina Turner Revue" before taking the world by storm with the iconic song, "Proud Mary." May she Rest In Power. 🕊️
#EBONYMag
The gorgeous Kim Porter and daughters Jessie James and D’Lila also covered Jet Magazine in 2008. The mother of four, model & actress. This is all so sudden & at the young age of 47... Rest in paradise Kim Porter 🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏽
We will continue to celebrate your life but most importantly chant your name to this very day to NEVER forget what the loss of your life did to our country, our life, our community! Happy Birthday Trayvon Martin. We ♥️ U, The Legacy of
#BlackLivesMatter
started because of you 🙏🏾
In sad news, Nick Cannon has announced the passing of his 5 month old son, Zen who passed away from a brain tumor.— We send our love and prayers to Nick and Alyssa Scott during this difficult time 🖤
Tamron Hall’s new syndicated daytime talk show has been cleared by the ABC Owned Television Stations Group and will air on eight stations around the country, representing 23 percent of television households.
WNBA rookie A’ja Wilson took to Twitter to advocate for better pay for women in professional sports. "Women work just as hard as men, yet there is no concrete reason they are paid just a fraction for their work."
☔️🙏🏾Today we remember an ICON who taught us so much more than just music.
#Prince
not only supplied timeless music but he also pushed the barriers of style and fashion for Black men in the business. We celebrate your life on this
#EasterSunday
…
🕊—— We are saddened to report that Traci Braxton, reality star, singer, and sister to Toni, Tamar, Towanda, and Trina Braxton has passed away. She was 50. Our hearts and thoughts are with the family of
#TraciBraxton
and her loved ones at this time.
📷 : Getty
“...she kind took a step back and said, ‘Is this the team that will be working on my product?’ Somebody said yes. And she said, ‘Nobody in this room, reflects my background, my skin color and where I’m from and what I want to do’” King B left shortly after
When
@Brandy
starred as "Cinderella," it was an iconic moment for the culture - the singer was a Disney princess, & a Black woman who opened doors! Now, our May cover star,
@HalleBailey
, is following in her footsteps. Experience the May cover on
#EBONYMag
Our hearts are heavy 💔. Reflecting on the icons that impacted our culture in their own unique ways. We are honored to have had each of them grace our covers more than once. 🙏🏾
#BlackRoyalty
👑👑👑👑
Lil Jon continues to use his hip-hop earnings for good, opening up his second primary school in the West African nation of Ghana. The first school was built in honor of his late mother, Carrie M. Smith. It currently enrolls almost 250 students.
Meghan Markle sat down with her long-term friend Serena Williams for the first episode of her new podcast “Archetypes”. The podcast covers the misogyny women endure through everyday life. In the first episode, Markle and Williams discuss stigmas about successful women.
There are no words... Kim Porter was such an incredibly bright spirit. Our condolences to The Porter & Combs family during this extremely difficult news... 🙏🏾
Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis will star in a biopic about former Representative Shirley Chisholm. Shirley became the first Black woman ever elected to Congress, and the first WOC to seek the presidential nomination for a major political party.
EBONY regrets to share that multiple reports indicate that Earl Simmons, otherwise known as the rapper
#DMX
, has overdosed and is currently in critical condition. We send our prayers to his loved ones. 🙏🏾
It’s
#MichaelJackson
Day! Happy
#EBONYbirthday
🎈King, you would have been 60 today, we miss you, we love you, we thank you for the years of passion you gave us & to your music that still makes this world a better place!
#Virgo
#EBONYlegend
The photograph is just one of the small few that exist of Tubman, and it is believed to be the earliest known image of her. Tubman was in her mid-40s and lived in Auburn, NY. All hail 👑 Harriett Tubman.
🙏🏾Young and the Restless star Kristoff St. John was found dead at his California home on Sunday. He was 52. St. John played Neil Winters on the long-running soap opera since '91. He’s received nine Daytime Emmy noms and won 10 NAACP Image Awards.
The
@LilKim
— is and has always been “That B****.” If you’ve ever questioned why Lil Kim is a OG, all you need to do is listen to one of her songs or albums. In all her glory, Lil Kim graces our cover as only Hip-Hop royalty can👑
Grab your issue in stores or on EBONY tomorrow❗️
Naomi Osaka Set to Sign Record-Breaking Adidas Deal -- The
#Adidas
X
@Naomi_Osaka_
collaboration will be the biggest contract the global brand has ever given to a female athlete!
Lawyers for the family of Emantic “EJ” Bradford Jr. said that the autopsy results show that that Bradford had his back turned to the officers. “We believe, based on this forensic evidence, that this officer should be charged with a crime,” said Ben Crump.
🗣A
#BlackGirlMagic
PSA: Could we be so lucky?! What if you had the chance to relive your childhood, when you’ve had enough of adulting!? Regina Hall, Issa Rae, & youngest executive producer in the game, Marsai Martin, join forces in the upcoming comedy
#LittleTheMovie
! 4/12/19
Breaking news!
#SerenaWilliams
has announced her retirement from tennis — Sharing, “I have to focus on being a mom, my spiritual goals and finally discovering a different, but just exciting Serena.”
“I think our real friendship gets into the characters somehow. I feel like I can tell him anything & I think he feels the same way.”
#EBONY
shows the connection between
@QueenSugarOWN
’s Ralph Angel and Darla forged an unbreakable bond between
@Kofi
and
@BiancaLawson
#QUEENSUGAR
Lauren London posted for the first time since Nipsey Hussle's passing, sharing a series of intimate photos of their family. “... My soul…. I’m lost without you. We are lost without you babe. I have no words.” We will continue keeping her in our prayers.
It’s Super Bowl LIII today... Our current MOOD. Reasons why we kneel are more clear than ever. The EBONY Legend, Angela Davis is using her voice to stand up for the rights of not only our people but of Colin Kaepernick, as are we ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿!
#ImWithKap
, are you?
#SuperBowl
When it comes to this Hip Hop Game, you don’t wanna bumble with the bee and for almost three decades, Lil Kim has continued to show us why. From her days with Junior Mafia to now, she has always come correct with bars slicker than honey with an impeccable charisma that is…
Jamie Foxx is a much-needed treasure that needs to be lifted up as he heads toward recovery. The legendary talent has given us the gift of iconic roles, songs, and comedic relief to carry us through life. Now we want to send it back! Help us wish him a speedy recovery!
#EBONYMag
Jimmy Amisial, a Texas student, was only 22 when he found a baby thrown in a dumpster in his home country of Haiti. He raised 60k through a
#gofundme
to adopt the child. His son, Emilio, will be 5 years old at the end of August.
#Heartfeltstories
#Texas
#adoption
#family
#ad
Black Panther was a movie that filled hearts across generations & showcased representation in ways we’ve never seen. With the sequel on its way, it's only right that the cast of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever are our November cover stars!
#SeenOnPixel
@GooglePixel_US
"Colonialism came through & f**cked everything up!" In our EBONY EXCLUSIVE,
@IndyaMoore
speaks with sportscaster
@ItsMikeHill
about the importance of critically acclaimed
@PoseOnFX
& how colonialism is to blame for the dehumanization of the LGBTQ community
Janet Jackson ended her eighth concert tour on a high note. The 52-year-old singer reportedly earned an estimated $44 million from her State of the World tour.
EBONY sends our condolences to the loved ones of stage and film actress
#SuzzanneDouglas
who passed away at the age of 64. We uplift her name, her legacy and the immense bodies of work and contributions made across the field of entertainment and within our community.
Someone give Chef Tunde Way a Noble Prize! Radical...yes, but necessary in our political climate! New Orleans Chef’s Charges White Customers $30, Minorities $12 in Social Experiment. “Majority of white folks, nearly 80 percent, decided to pay.” --
Our EBONY cover star
@DianaRoss
took to Twitter to share her “endless love” for the late icon Michael Jackson, tweeting, “I believe and trust that Michael Jackson was and is a magnificent incredible force to me and to many others. STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE”
The US Department of Justice just announced that they will not pursue charges in the death of Shanquella Robinson.
Last year, Robinson went on a trip to Mexico with a group of friends and she never returned.
We are praying for Shanquella’s family and may she rest in power 🕊️
According to biographer Mike Smallcombe, Safechuck’s claim that he suffered sexual abuse by Jackson from 1988 until 1992 inside the Neverland station cannot be accurate because the structure wasn’t built until 1993. The Director, Dan Reed, agreed...
🎶People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life
We are a part of the rhythm nation🎶
#JanetJackson
#RhythmNation
1814, turns 29 today! Name your favorite track from the timeless album!
“Even in the mainstream, there’s not many of us. Especially chocolate girls. Like, being African-American is one thing, but girls [with] my complexion, it’s unheard of. It’s me, and SZA. Who else?” More reasons to love
@Normani
, someone had to say it!
Your work, your spirit but most importantly the HOPE you instilled within us. We thank you! Continue living your best life Post Presidency Barack Obama! Happy
#EBONYbirthday
🎈
#ObamaDay
We extend our utmost condolences to the family and loved ones of Denise Dowse,an actress known for roles in “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Insecure” among a myriad of film and television credits, has passed away at 64 years old. 🖤🕊