Source: Scott Olson / Getty One of the biggest national retailers has started putting more respect on the Black dollar. Walmart has stopped selling clothing that clearly goes against the movement. As spotted on ABC 13 the supermarket corporation has halted sales of all “All Lives Matter” selections throughout their 4,000 stores throughout the country. The Bentonville, Arizona company released a formal statement on their website detailing their stance on the matter. “Like other major online retailers, we operate a marketplace that allows third-party sellers to sell merchandise to customers on our website. Recently, some associates and customers have raised concerns about ‘All Lives Matter’ products” it read. “We fundamentally believe all lives do matter and every individual deserves re...
Source: Harry How / Getty While America continues to reopen cities local officials are seeing to see their efforts backfiring. The National Basketball Association might be speeding too. As spotted on TMZ DeAndre Jordan has announced that he has contracted COVID-19. On Monday, June 29 he confirmed the news via his official Twitter account. “Found out last night and confirmed again today that I’ve tested positive for Covid while being back in market. As a result of this, I will not be in Orlando for the resumption of the season” he wrote. The announcement came to fans and his inner circle as a surprise given the Brooklyn Nets will commenced practicing today. Additionally his teammate Spencer Dinwiddie has also tested positive for the Coronavirus. In a statement to The Athletic ...
Singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens has a new album. Titled The Ascension, the record will be his eighth solo studio album and follows his recent collaborative effort with his stepfather Lowell Brams, which was released earlier this year. It is Stevens’ first solo album in five years. The album’s first single, the sprawling, over 12-minute “America,” will be out this Friday. The Ascension is out on Sept. 25 via Asthmatic Kitty Records. Here’s the tracklisting: 1. Make Me An Offer I Cannot Refuse (5:19)2. Run Away With Me (4:07)3. Video Game (4:16)4. Lamentations (3:42)5. Tell Me You Love Me (4:22)6. Die Happy (5:47)7. Ativan (6:32)8. Ursa Major (3:43)9. Landslide (5:04)10. Gilgamesh (3:50)11. Death Star (4:04)12. Goodbye To All That (3:48)13. Sugar (7:37)14. The Ascension (5:56)15. Ameri...
Source: Adriana M. Barraza – WENN / WENN It seems one of the league’s biggest talents might get another shot at a championship run. Cam Newton is taking his talents to Boston. As spotted on ESPN the Atlanta native has signed a deal with the New England Patriots. According to the report Superman has agreed to a one year contract that comes with a respectable bag but also an array of incentives that will reward him if he succeeds. It is rumored the deal will pay him 1 million dollars but the contract is worth about 7 million. Sources close to the organization allege that the club viewed the former MVP as a “low-risk, high-reward situation” when you consider his promising rehab efforts and the modest investment. Cam took to his Instagram Story to confirm the new situation. “I’m excited a...
Source: photo: Derrick Salters/WENN.com While the world continues to spin out of control James Harden is screaming that his life is good. He was seen doing the most in his city and a lot of people are envious. As spotted on Clutch Points the all-star basketball player is living his best life with the help of one of Hip-Hop’s brightest stars. On June 25 Harden was spotted in Houston enjoying one of his many luxury vehicles in epic fashion. The shooting guard was pushing his all black Lamborghini Murcielago to the limit on an undetermined highway; luckily the someone captured footage of the joy ride. While the vibes looked lit things got even more interesting when it was made clear Lil Baby was joining him on the fun. When the clip opens we see Lil Baby also driving a white Lamborgini w...
From climbing legends to authors with a penchant for snowy summits, we take a look at the greatest climbing quotes ever uttered Whether it’s the eight-thousanders of the Himalayas, the big wall climbs of California or the more modest highlands of Scotland, mountains have inspired men and women to put pen to paper and wax lyrical for centuries past. And who can blame them? Montane landscapes are home to some of the wildest, most breathtaking scenery on the planet. Mountains are where the legends of yore lived and died in search of glory. Who better to cite in our list of greatest climbing quotes ever uttered? The iconic Matterhorn The greatest climbing quotes ever uttered “There are two kinds of climbers, those who climb because their heart sings when they’re in the mountains, and all ...
Source: HENNESSY / Hennessy Many of the world’s favorite companies were built by the Black dollar. One spirits brand has recognized these facts and plans to give back in a big way. Source: HENNESSY / Hennessy On Monday, June 22 Hennessy announced the launch of a new platform intended to help entrepreneurs during the new normal. “Unfinished Business” is a small business initiative helping Black, Asian American and Latinx small businesses power through the immediate financial challenges of COVID-19. The LVMH owned corporation detailed their mission in a formal press release. “Hennessy has a history of supporting community and enriching culture, so in response to the global pandemic – which has disproportionately affected Blacks, Asian Americans, and Latinxs – this long-term initiative will s...
Source: Ilya S. Savenok / Getty 6LACK has the streets with his newest release and is about to turn up the temperature up again. He is releasing his own food condiment line. As spotted on High Snobiety another emerging talent is leveraging his brand into another business category. As per the report the Baltimore, Maryland native is following up the release of his recent single “Float” with his own brand of hot sauce. He made the informal announcement his official Instagram account. “Releasing my own hot sauce @600_degrees dont let me catch you putting nun else on your wings this summer 🍗🔥” he wrote. The visual shows three bottles flanked with actual peppers and a flaming background. This new venture coincides with his upcoming EP 6 PC Hot. He hinted ...
Source: NBC / Getty Cultural sensitivity should be top of mind for any reputable brand. NBC is showing that they hear the masses by pulling some shows that do not align with today’s temperature. Vulture is reporting that the National Broadcasting Company is manning up to their faults by scrubbing some crass comedy bits. 30 Rock was guilty of including blackface into their scripts. On four episodes Jane Krakowski’s wore the crass theatrical make-up. The idea had long been practiced by non-Black performers to play Black characters. Unfortunately the tactic almost always portrayed people of color negatively and unfairly cauterized us as inferior human beings. While the practice has long been acknowledged as a bigoted fueled faux pas, some folks still act like they don’t know. Thankfully Tina ...
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