The start of a new school year can bring mixed feelings for students and parents alike that typically range from happiness and excitement to nervousness and stress. While families mark the start of a new year by picking up a fresh set of school supplies and...
7 Tips for Summer Entertaining on a Budget
It's summer, and that means it is time to get together with the people we care about most. For those of us who like hosting parties and cookouts, learning to entertain on a budget can help ensure a successful and fun event that doesn't break your wallet. These seven...
The Black Traveler’s Guide to Exploring the Best of Botswana
Botswana is one of the best-kept secrets when traveling in Southern Africa. It is a land of incredible variety; from the arid Kalahari Desert and the lush Okavango Delta to the abundant Chobe region. The country promotes low-impact, high-cost tourism options that are...
How Entrepreneur Baratang Miya Combats the Digital Divide for Women and Girls in South Africa
Africa is the future and sits at the forefront of the entrepreneurship movement. This strategic placement also has incredible economic and cultural implications for the Mother Continent and the world. EBONY sat down with South Africa-based entrepreneur and co-founder...
3 Summer Enclaves All Black Travelers Should Visit Beyond Martha’s Vineyard
s Black travelers, finding destinations where you feel welcomed and can truly let your guard down to relax can be a challenge. Fortunately, the United States offers several hidden gems that are famous for their open and welcoming nature toward travelers of color....
The Impact of Father Figures on Our Children’s Mental Health
In June, we focus on fatherhood and celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives. It is no secret the importance these male figures play in the lives of families and the influence they have on guiding and shaping their children’s lives. Now more than ever,...
3 REASONS WHY THE SEYCHELLES SHOULD BE ON YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET LIST
Everyone is always looking for that perfect island getaway and most travelers are seeking a destination that offers sun and fun, excellent food and nightlife options, and opportunities for some self-care and pampering. If these are things that motivate your travel...
JOURNEY TO MOTHERHOOD: ALISON MURRAY SHARES HER STORY OF PREGNANCY, LOSS AND ADOPTION
The journey to motherhood is different for every woman. Sometimes traditional approaches to motherhood do not work and when they fail that is when women on the journey begin taking different paths to motherhood. Alison Murray is a woman whose motherhood journey...
SUSTAINABILITY POWER PLAYER: INFLUENCER ASHLEY RENNE NSONWU BELIEVES A VEGAN LIFESTYLE IS A COMMITMENT TO COMPASSION
April is Earth Month, and it provides a great opportunity to consider how we can ideally live better, sustainably, and with minimal impact on the environment. This is where Ashley Renne Nsonwu comes in. She left her “glamorous” travel influencer career in 2019 to...
CEO DAVONNE REAVES ON SHIFTING HOSPITALITY AND HELPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BLACK INVESTORS
Since the beginning of time, Black women have been doers and leaders, so it is no surprise that today Black women continue to lead the charge as the fastest-growing group of business owners, according to a J.P. Morgan report. One woman leading the charge in the...