April 16, 2020
Billy Porter has been trying to help his fans and others maintain a positive mindset during self-isolation and stay-at-home orders by giving them fashion challenges on Instagram. The 50-year-old performer and fashionista calls these events his “Quarantine Fashion Challenge.” In the first challenge, he asked fans to recreate the ensemble designed by The Blonds for […]
April 2, 2020
Elias Aragaw, the 31-year-old co-founder of The Villagers Podcast, didn’t shut down or become a couch potato after experiencing a shelter-in-place order starting March 22 until April 3 in Dallas, Texas. Instead, last Monday, March 23, Aragaw shared some positive vibes by creating his own in-home fashion show and uploading it to his @TheFunkIsReal Twitter […]
February 24, 2020
Lifestyle, Model, Restauranteur, Author and TV Show Personality Barbara “B.” Smith passed way in her Long Island home Saturday Night. Smith was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2013. She work with her husband Dan Gasby, to bring more awareness about Alzheimer’s in the African-American community. They Co-authored, “Before I Forget: Love, Hope, Help, and Acceptance in […]
February 23, 2020
Renowned fashion designer Shiona Turini has collaborated with Barbie to create clothing and fashion styles that are both fashionable and empowering to Black culture. As one of the fashion industry’s leading experts, Turini has partnered with Solange Knowles on the visual projects, “Don’t Touch My Hair” and “Cranes in the Sky.” Turini also gained recognition […]
March 13, 2020
Joining California, New Jersey, and New York, Virginia is the fourth state to pass legislation that bans hair discrimination in schools while other states are considering similar legislation. You’ve read the reports in the media of black students being penalized for their hairstyles. A school in Georgia shared photos on a poster of what is […]
January 30, 2020
If you’ve been upset your big orange box from Beyonce was lost in the mail, don’t worry Popeye’s has you covered.
January 29, 2020
Back in the 80’s Michael Jordan did Sneakers Commercials for his Nike Air Jordan’s with legendary movie director Spike Lee. Lee also starred in the commercial with Jordan, created the famous line Basketball Shoe Line “It’s got to be the shoes!” Well apparently, Nike has done it again. Creating a new runner sneaker that is […]
January 29, 2020
Apparently there are conflicting reports regarding Kobe Bryant merchandise sold on Nike.com. ESPN reported Monday that Nike stopped selling Kobe merchandise pulled all of his items off of Nike.com along with some resellers. According to the report Nike suspended sales to keep resellers from hiking up prices and profiting from his death. Tuesday morning I […]
February 14, 2020
Sports apparel company PUMA announced they teamed up with hip hop artist J. Cole. The partnership was announced Thursday and is a will be a multiyear agreement between the two. The Dreamville founder will help with the creation of products and marketing campaigns. He will also provide cultural guidance for PUMA. PUMA’s global director of […]
October 18, 2019
Written by Jasmine The Mall at Greece Ridge is welcoming in new residents to its 1.7 million square feet of retail space. After Benucci’s Italian Cuisine permanently closed its doors a few months back (although the Pittsford Plaza location is still open), construction began on a new restaurant set to takes its place. King Crab is […]