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Olandria Carthen lights up the #EBONYPower100 cover as our People’s Choice Award honoree. HBCU graduate and breakout star of Love Island USA, she has built a fierce following by showing young Black women how to demand to be seen and loved. With runway debuts, multi-brand partnerships, and an unwavering voice for Black beauty and self-advocacy, Olandria embodies poise, purpose, and the power of being celebrated by the people who fuel your purpose. bit.ly/47I1yqe

Big Mama. One kid. Latto just shook the timeline with a surprise midnight reveal as she announces she’s expecting her first child. After years of owning the “Big Mama” nickname, the chart topping artist is stepping into a whole new chapter. And the official announcement has the internet in shambles. Sending love to Latto as the congratulations continue pouring in! The rap girlies have really been growing and glowing lately and we're here for it! 🖤 How does it feel watching them grow into new seasons of life?

A’ja Wilson is set to sign a $1.4 million supermax deal with the Las Vegas Aces, making her the first player in WNBA history to earn over $1 million in a single season. Just last year, maximum salaries were under $250K. That’s how fast the ground is shifting. For years, WNBA players have delivered elite performance, championship moments, cultural relevance, and global visibility... often without compensation that reflected it. This new CBA changes the math. And A’ja is the first to cross that line. What does this mean for the future of women’s sports and who do you think should be up next? 🏀🖤

From Press Pass to After-Party: Inside One Journalist’s 2026 Oscar Week bit.ly/4bUtOcw

Only Six: Why Black Coaches Struggle to Break the NCAA’s Highest Ceiling bit.ly/41cwCvs

Do you think you could handle life as a full-time creator? What looks effortless on your feed often comes with constant pressure to show up, stay relevant, and share in real time. Behind the content is work, vulnerability, and the reality of being seen at all times. Tap in for a closer look at what it really takes. Read more: bit.ly/3PNr4F7

The New Beauty Power Players: Marvella Akiojano, Toni Bravo and Aba Asante Are Turning Influence Into Infrastructure bit.ly/4bkoL4Z

The Community In Defense of Mental Health: Sad Girls Club Turns Nine bit.ly/4bFDpTr

Meagan Good Celebrates One Year With Jonathan Majors With Wedding Pics Throwback bit.ly/4lJoNae

Because history was built by women who kept going anyway. 🖤 #WomensHistoryMonth

The Blackness Behind Astrocartography bit.ly/4sRWOHu

Teyana Taylor didn’t win the Oscar, but she won the moment. All night, she was seen celebrating. Standing for castmates. Cheering loudly. Showing love to nominees. Hyping winners. Radiating joy like she meant it. And somehow, that bothered people. For years, the “angry Black woman” trope has been normalized. It’s familiar. It’s expected. It’s easy to categorize. But when a Black woman is openly joyful, supportive, and genuinely happy, she’s suddenly “doing too much.” After years of putting in work behind the scenes, stepping into new creative spaces, and building her career brick by brick, Teyana showed up to Hollywood’s biggest night fully present and fully proud. And that alone seemed to make so many uncomfortable. #LetsDiscuss Why is a joyful Black woman “too much,” but an “angry” one acceptable in society? 🖤Click to read more:bit.ly/3NM3x71

The spirit of the Derby arrives in New York City, and you can get a taste of it. Join us for EBONY Sensory Soiree presented by Louisville Tourism, a spring afternoon of music, bourbon, and Kentucky-inspired flavors set inside The Greenpoint Loft. A one-of-a-kind experience designed for connection, indulgence, and moments that stay with you. April 11th | 1–4 PM Derby-inspired attire is highly encouraged. Tickets are now live: ebony.com/sensory-soiree/

5 Things We Learned Watching E!’s ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Docuseries​ bit.ly/3NbK6EB

Sei Less Collaborates with La La to Create Limited-Edition Signature Menu Dish bit.ly/3NoYObk

Creator Moms: Redefining Motherhood as a Bold, Multifaceted Journey in the Creator Era bit.ly/47Dt0Go

Teyana Taylor’s Joy at the Oscars Is Bringing a Much-Needed Discussion In Defense of the ‘Bubbly Black Girl’ bit.ly/4rC6xAQ

The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association have agreed in principle on a new CBA, just 51 days before the league’s 30th season. While it still awaits player ratification, this moment signals how much the league has grown. From rising viewership to cultural impact, the WNBA is in a different position than it was during its last agreement. Now the question is whether this deal reflects that for the women who built the league and continue to carry it forward. The conversation shifts from agreement to impact.

Keith Lee built his platform by holding restaurants accountable. Now, he’s stepping into ownership. The viral food critic has officially invested in Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, marking his first move into the restaurant industry. From reviewing spots across the country to now owning a seat at the table, this feels like growth and we love to see it. #LetsDiscuss When a critic becomes an investor, how does the responsibility shift? 🖤