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Considering how entrenched Somalis have been in enclaves throughout the city of Toronto since our arrival en masse, I’m regularly met with experiencing ‘firsts’ within my community. This time, it was the debut musical created by Fatuma Adar that featured a familiar tale of displacement and a search for self-fulfillment that I’ve come to know […]
Rich Paul is relentless in his pursuit of excellence. That’s evident in his rise from the tough east Cleveland neighborhood of Glenville to building an empire, solidifying himself as a power player in the world of professional sports, as he’s the founder and CEO of Klutch Sports. An agency with a roster that bolsters all-world […]
It’s only right that The Greatest Mixtape Ever, a documentary on the AND1 movement, came from a young Black creator gettin’ it out the mud. In 2017, documentary co-creator Brian Mickens was looking for a story to tell. He had previously pitched a 30 for 30 on the 2000 Michigan State Spartans team that went […]
Tim Anderson has never been one to hold his tongue. He’s never been one to stick to traditional rules. He’s never been one to care about your opinion on him. You may have been introduced to him when he received a ridiculous suspension in 2019 or when he broke the internet and riled up the […]
“The silver Duncans are the No. 1 shoe here that if you have them on, you’re the man,” says Anthony “Boost” Colston, who owns a sneaker cleaning and restoration shop in his hometown of Baltimore. “Of course, you know this is a Foamposite City, this is a New Balance City, but if you have the […]
The first time Iman Vellani grabbed an issue of Ms. Marvel at her local comic book shop in Markham, Ontario, she was floored. It wasn’t just that the titular superhero was a Muslim Pakistani girl, like herself. It’s that the character was a Muslim Pakistani girl she could actually vibe with. “It felt like she […]
EPISODE 3: Moving with Purpose May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To honor the occasion, Macy’s welcomed Ning Cheah, the founder and CEO of The Beauty Crop, to talk with actor, entrepreneur, and founder of the Moon Fiber LABS wig line, Edward Zo. Scope out the video here to get a look […]
After the worst of COVID-19, Strawberries & Creem made a triumphant return last year with Burna Boy, PartyNextDoor, Little Simz, Koffee and more. It was a trying time and not without its challenges, but the festival’s co-founders, Chris Jammer and Preye Crooks, managed to pull it off. This year brings its own challenges, but it has […]
Father’s Day comes every year. And year after year, many of us find ourselves in the same position: struggling to find something cool to gift to dad. What can one possibly give the man who has it all? Stop fretting, folks. Instead of agonizing over gifts again, simply read our guide to giving dad the […]
After a slew of cancellations, Purity Ring are on their first tour since 2017. It helps that the North American tour coincides with their newest release, Graves, out tomorrow. Despite Megan James and Corin Roddick having three albums under their belts, this is the Edmonton electronic duo’s first EP—born so they could let go of a […]
