Black excellence takes center stage this October as EBONY joins forces with beauty powerhouse Mielle to honor HBCUs and the next generation of changemakers. The culture-shaping partnership brings together EBONY—celebrating 80 years of storytelling—and Mielle, the fastest-growing Black-founded, women-led global beauty brand, for a special cover tribute to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).Together, EBONY and Mielle highlight the vital role HBCUs play in shaping culture, cultivating future leaders, and fueling the entrepreneurial spirit that drives the beauty industry and beyond. As the first major publication to unapologetically center Black stories, beauty, and culture, EBONY has shaped conversations and defined representation in media for generations. Mielle’s decision to partner with EBONY reflects a shared mission: to amplify Black voices, celebrate cultural legacy, and invest in the future of excellence.EBONY’s October cover, “Styling The Yard,” shines a spotlight on eight HBCU student stylists and hair ambassadors whose innovation, hustle, and artistry embody Mielle’s essence: Taylor Mills | Miss Spelman CollegeJaniya Corcolis | Hampton UniversityKyla Davis | Howard UniversityJayden Sparkman | Florida A&M UniversityZaria Salter | Florida A&M UniversityIvan Walker | Morehouse CollegeChandler Ryan | North Carolina A&T UniversityWynter Clemons | Clark Atlanta University The cover celebrates style, self-expression, and the entrepreneurial drive that thrives on HBCU campuses.
