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Nike's NYvsNY basketball tournament is back !
Social media definitely has its pros and cons, but its proving to be detrimental to the mental health of teens. A new poll conducted by the University of Michigan is the latest to release concerning research about the connection between social media and youth mental health. The study suggests that teen anxiety and depression have […]
Rihanna and Pharrell are collaborating – but on fashion, not her long-delayed, much-anticipated R9 album. The duo is linking up on the ad campaign for Pharell’s debut as the creative director of menswear for Louis Vuitton. Pharrell announced the collaboration on his Instagram, standing in front of a billboard of the pregnant singer carrying multiple classic […]
Foot Locker puts in the work to support Black designers with its LEED (Leading Education and Economic Development) program, throughout the year. For Black History Month 2023 the retailer focused on showcasing talented streetwear designers. LEED started in 2020 is part of Foot Locker’s $200 million commitment to supporting the Black community. This is done […]
Teyana Taylor continues her run of dominance over the fashion, music and art worlds with her new collaboration with Nike.
Oxtail must be protected at all costs.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have had a significant impact on Black culture, and their influence on Black TV and Film cannot be understated.
"You can get really down if you start thinking about your loved ones that have died. So this balances it out. Just pour some out for them. Let's cook. Let's play music so that you don't have to be scared of death... Let's bust out some tamales, get the pozole going, and some ice cold Modelo. We'll be okay." -Mister Cartoon talking about el Día de los Muertos
Pharrell Williams has cemented his place in music history. After creating The Neptunes with Chad Hugo, the Virginia native became one of the most prolific hitmakers in the 90s and the early aughts. The duo crafted memorable hits like SWV’s “Use Your Heart,” Snoop’s “Beautiful” and “Drop it Like It’s Hot,” Kelis’ (now controversial) “Milkshake,” […]
Would you pack things up and make the move?
Roller skating rinks are making a massive comeback in NYC, and The DiscOasis is the best one open right now, but only for a limited time.
"We always talk about Black excellence, right. But I'm all about Black normalization, too... Because the truth of the matter is that Black people were always having these luxury experiences. It's just they weren't given the place to show and display them." Kent Johnson, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of "Black & Abroad"
