Black Friday, the official beginning of the Christmas shopping season, had shoppers flocking to stores looking for great deals on merchandise. Unfortunately this binge shopping actually makes shoppers vulnerable to overspending. The National Retail Federation expects holiday sales to increase by 4.1%; inundating shoppers with year-end sales, free shipping promotions, and an unforgiving holiday countdown. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
The Adidas Yeezy 750 Boost “Black” will release on Saturday, December 19th. This is probably the most anticipated pre-holiday release so we have listed the confirmed stores releasing the shoes. Most of the retailers will likely employ a raffle or giveaway of some sort, so be sure to follow their social media handles for the latest information on how to secure a pair. In the meantime, check the store list below and stay tuned. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Jordan Brand’s 30th anniversary stole the show this year! 2015 saw the Jumpman aka Michael Jordan collaborate with Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design and skateshop Supreme. Even beyond outside influences, the Jordan Brand continuously churned out colorways and models that would thrive off of the hardwood.
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The Air Jordan1‘s three decade celebration was highlighted not by OG colorways this year, but instead by an attention to luxury like never before. The Pinnacle 1s saw a premium price point of $400 (and no, that wasn’t the resale value). Now the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG is getting toned down for a simplistic black and white color known as the Air Jordan 1 “Cyber Monday”. The entire upper is encased in a black remastered leather while a white on white midsole/outsole combination adds a clean finish. Available this Monday, November 30th for $160.
Its official!!!! The holiday shopping season is now underway. Here are a few ideas for the men, women and children on your gift giving list. The Amazon links are included. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi
Solexchange Sneaker Show NYC is back in New York this Saturday, September 26 at the Jacob Javits Center. The bi-annual sneaker extravaganza brings out traders, buyers and sneaker heads in search of vintage, limited edition and custom-made athletic footwear. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Mansory has touched the German manufacturer to unveil an upgraded Mercedes-Benz G-Class the Gronos Black Edition. Limited to only six models, the Gronos boasts performance enhancements due to its entire body kit being made from lightweight carbon-fiber. Finished with a matte black paint job, the machine is sat atop a colossal set of 23-inch rims. Of course being a Mansory motor, the Gronos isn’t all show and no go as it comes with a reworked 5.5-litre V8 with genuine racing components.
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Janet Mock is a writer, transgender rights activist, author and the former staff editor of People magazine’s website. She underwent sex reassignment surgery in Thailand at age 18 in the middle of her first year in college. She came out publicly as a trans woman in a 2011 Marie Claire article, but took issue with how the author misgendered her by stating she was born and raised as a boy. Mock lives in New York City with her fiancé, photographer Aaron Tredwell. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi
New Combination/V Chris Restaurant Inc. located at 568 Utica Avenue between Rutland Road and Winthrop Street has been serving some of the best Nigerian cuisine in Brooklyn since 2000. This small storefront restaurant is one of the best kept secrets in East Flatbush. Continue reading
Excerpts from Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches dealing with income inequality and wealth redistribution. In a time when these very issues are at the levels of the 1930’s his words still ring with a clarity and truth. Plus an excerpt from an interview with James Baldwin who poses a chilling question for America. Continue reading
The F 015 Luxury in Motion is a huge electric car that drives itself around, with passengers being connected at all times to the outside of the car with help of six high-resolution touchscreen display panels placed on the doors. Passengers can use touch, gestures and eye movements to see outside the car. Powering the car are an electric motor and hydrogen fuel cell, Reuters reports. The F 015 has a lightweight impact-resistant structure of carbon-fiber, aluminum and steel. Continue reading
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 