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The Walker Wear RAW series, a collaborative campaign launching during Black History Month, aims to promote denim sustainability in a number of ways ranging from visual content to meaningful discussions. “We want people to be more environmental,” April Walker, creative architect and founder, said in a press release. “A washed and pre distressed jean requires […]
Being Black in America means that you’re always going to be questioned. Black culture is both misunderstood and mined for content on a regular basis, which is one of the more frustrating facets about being Black in this country. People will sing our songs, learn our dances, and memorize our quotes but won’t take the […]
The Weeknd teamed up with Postmates to do something special for Black History Month. The Weeknd kicked off Black History Month by choosing Tampa, Florida‘s Black-owned Mama’s Southern Soul Food restaurant to feed frontline healthcare workers at AdventHealth Carrollwood. The 150 meals were delivered by Postmates to recognize the essential workers’ efforts to keep the community safe. […]
The night started off with a poem called “Tell Em,” by Alysestal Hamilton Thomas. It was an ode to black culture and a commentary on not only being comfortable in your skin, but also learning to love yourself. The crowd snapped their fingers as words resonated with the diverse crowd from all over the city […]
It has been a long time coming, but the U.S. has finally made lynching a federal hate crime. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) introduced the bill, naming it the Emmett Till Antilynching Act after the 14-year-old boy who was lynched in Mississippi 65 years ago, Vice reports. It’s also been 120 years since Congress first considered […]
For those who just received a big tax return this year, it’s time to splurge on some new gear. Many of our favorite brands are unrolling their first drops of the Spring/Summer 2020 season this week. New York City favorite Aimé Leon Dore will release its first drop from their newest collection this Friday. For those with […]
Despite an overwhelmingly negative reaction online, OneUnited Bank’s controversial Harriet Tubman card is a hit with customers. TMZ reports that the card, which has been likened to Tubman doing the Black Panther “Wakanda forever” salute, garnered massive interest for the black-owned bank. The debit card has seen OneUnited receive 10 times its usual volume of account […]
Since Empire star Jussie Smollett was victimized in an alleged racially charged homophobic attack, several conflicting stories have surfaced surrounding the incident. However, the latest reports claiming that the entertainer staged the fight has many people sharing their opinion on Smollett, with Grammy Award-winning rapper Cardi B becoming the latest. On Monday, Feb. 18, Bardi took to Instagram Live […]
Black History Month collections from major sneaker brands like Nike and Adidas have become rather commonplace over the past few years. Along with annual drops celebrating occasions like Christmas or the NBA All-Star Game, brands can also be expected to release a series of sneakers to celebrate black culture every February. One such model slated to […]
On Sunday, Black Panther snagged a pair of SAG Awards, one for: Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture, and one for: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. That set up nicely for Monday when Disney revealed that the Best Picture nominee would be heading back to a select 250 […]
