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Thomas Lane, a former Minneapolis police officer, was sentenced on Thursday following his conviction of violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights. The federal civil rights charge sentencing, per a report from the Associated Press, saw U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson handing down a sentence of two and a half years in prison. Notably, this is lower […]
Last spring, we introduced you to the first season of Macy’s Icons of Style program, which featured five Black designers working with the national retailer to create fashion collections on their own terms. Under the Icons of Style banner, those first five designers produced beautiful pieces with the aim of challenging systemic racism in fashion, […]
Multiple people were sent to the hospital following what’s been reported as “severe turbulence” on an American Airlines flight from Tampa, Florida to Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday. Per a report from the Associated Press, the plane was diverted to the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Alabama after encountering “unexpected turbulence” while over the Pensacola region. A […]
Miznon, the Mediterranean-inspired street food concept created by celebrity chef Eyal Shani, has just opened it’s doors to a new restaurant in Soho, London. Renowned for its fresh, vibrant Israeli bites and a punchy drinks list to match, the fast-casual, smash hit restaurant marks the international pita brand’s first venture into UK dining, having previously expanded to Paris, Vienna, New […]
Under a scorching hot Parisian sun, Quai 54—the world’s biggest streetball tournament—returned to the centre of Paris last weekend for its biggest event yet. Against the stunning skyline of the Eiffel Tower, the event entertained a huge crowd of 8,000 fans across the weekend. More than just a streetball tournament, Quai 54 is known for bringing the […]
The next chapter of the Yeezy Gap era is a uniquely immersive and fittingly expansive one, with a Times Square flagship takeover signaling a first for the ongoing creative project headed by the artist formerly known as Kanye West. As announced on Wednesday, Yeezy Gap product will be available for the first time at Gap stores, starting […]
Lil Baby has launched an initiative that will offer jobs throughout the city of Atlanta to many young people. The “Bigger Picture” rapper joined forces with friend and restaurateur Lemont Bradley to provide 100 jobs to people, specifically those under the age of 21. “We are looking to give out 100 jobs to teenagers and young adults in the […]
Logic is convinced 6ix9ine is playing a character. The Maryland-born artist explained his position during an appearance on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast, where he was pressed about the criticism he’s faced throughout his career. Logic acknowledged some people are turned off by his work and have dismissed it as a “corny.” And although he’s learned to better deal with that type […]
Jordan Peele appears to have another success on his hands as early reviews have his latest film Nope with a Rotten Tomatoes score sitting just above 80 percent. Despite receiving similar acclaim for his previous two films, Get Out and Us, Peele doesn’t believe he should be in the conversation for best horror director of all time, at least not yet. While admitting that […]
Lil Uzi Vert is spoiling his fans. The Philadelphia-born rapper continues the new music streak with the Dun Deal-produced track “Hittin My Shoulder.” Uzi unleashed the record via Soundcloud on Wednesday, just a day after they gifted fans with “Flex Up,” produced by Maaly Raw. “Hold up, like, ‘Hold up, my pockets are swoller’” they rap in the […]
