Not every lesson is learned in the classroom; many are learned through life experiences. In “Should We Forgive Chris Brown?” CNN’s Roland Martin and award-winning journalist Farai Chideya weigh-in on whether the R&B star should be forgiven or held accountable for his actions.

 This year, the ever popular HBCU Campus Queens feature has gone digital. We shook things up by asking each queen to submit a video telling us why she was chosen by her fellow students to reign, and why Ebony.com visitors should vote for her to be included our HBCU Campus Queens fashion shoot. Ebony.com will also showcase the behind-the-scenes photos and video from their high-energy shoot.

The fall 2010 fashion report gives readers five fabulous trends that will keep everyone’s budget in mind. PLUS, readers can save cash on chic finds that range from $5 to $250 by using our exclusive, “EbonyOnly,” code between August 17, 2010 and September 7, 2010.

Newly married rapper, Clifford “T.I.” Harris, opens up in this month’s “EBONY Interview” about doing time, finding love and putting a price on freedom.

 And don’t miss the compelling story on the continued impact of the BP oil spill on African-American fishermen and small businessmen. In “Black Gold: A Slippery Slope,” we document the spill’s lasting effect on the Gulf Coast’s vibrant African-American community.