With the 2012 NBA All-Star weekend swiftly approaching, Nike debuts its latest Dunk Hi Premium QS iteration giving nod to the annual sporting event. Pulling inspiration from the nearby NASA Kennedy Space Center, the model features obvious space branding and …
In honor of Black History Month there will be daily postings on influential African-Americans, past and present on the blog. On today we recognize American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright Langston Hughes who was born today in 1902. Sharing poems …
One week from today the Bronx Museum is hosting a free screening of the treasure trove of cinematic revolution that is Black Power Mixtape as part of a whole program that features appearances from DJ Revolution, Latasha Diggs of Burnt …
If it’s superbowl time, that means we are creeping up on Valentine’s season–or as Bilal thinks of it “my time to shine.” To set the proper tone, the consumate soulman is sharing some special treats with music fans–premiered on Okayplayer! …
The Undercover backpacks are always great and the new ones for Spring/Summer 2012 have just released. The large size backpack has a simple and clean appearance with a logo metal plate placed on the front. It comes in two colorways …
Are you a different ANIMAL and the same BEAST?
Do you DOMINATE?
Many may not have seen this and thought you would enjoy it. This was directed by my good friend and the talented artist W. Ellington Felton. If you aren’t familiar with this brothers music, I suggest you check him out.
R&B enigma has been out of the game for more than a decade, ever since he finished touring behind his 2000 album Voodoo. He’s supposedly been recording this whole time, but we’ve only heard a few isolated shreds of evidence, like this …
Last year before I released, Mister Nice Guy, I did a 15 day countdown breaking down each track on the album. Below is day 1 “Mister Nice Guy.” Be sure to visit our Youtube page to gain more insight into …
Here’s an iDesk for your iDevices! Designed specifically for Apple products, this table by designer Sebastian Lara features a cleft, angled indention that supports and charges your iPod, iPhone or iPad. At the center there is also a built-in, hideaway …
Jalen Rose can now add “educator” to his long list of social contributions. The former NBA star and current ESPN analyst has established the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) in his hometown of Detroit in order to help improve Michigan’s troubled education system — and ultimately give …
Jennifer Collier, a British artist who recycles paper into 3-D objects by sewing sheets of it like fabric. Not surprisingly, Collier worked with textiles before migrating to paper. “Found and recycled papers have always been my biggest source of inspirations, …
A few months ago, the term “cassette tape” was taken out of the Oxford English Dictionary. As recorded sound continues its love affair with the downloadable, ethereal digital file, the tangible artifact is quickly becoming a thing of the past. CASSETTE: …
What is your perception of yourself?
(CHICAGO) (WLS) — On Wednesday, January 25th, The Shrine presents ”Eric Roberson Live In Concert” featuring fan favorites and tracks from his latest album, Mister Nice Guy. Eric Roberson was recently named to numerous “Best of 2011” lists – including …
