Sneakers

The CPFM x Nike Dunk Low "Swamp Sponge" Pack

Cactus Plant Flea Market's latest Nike collaboration pushes the boundaries of sneaker design with multi-textured materials and psychedelic colorways. The Swamp Sponge Dunk Low collection drops September 17th for $155.

Sneakers

Nike x Air Afrique: When Heritage Meets Innovation

The Air Max RK61 is more than just a shoe—it's a love letter to diasporic heritage wrapped in Nike's most iconic technology.

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Tuesday Notes for September 16th, 2025

The Department of Education's $435M reallocation brings total HBCU federal support to a record $1.38 billion for FY2025, and the PUMA Hali 1 'Opal' by Tyrese Haliburton rounds out Tuesday's roundup.

Education

Historic $435 Million Funding Boost for HBCUs Marks Major Federal Investment

The Department of Education's $435 million reallocation to HBCUs represents a 48% funding increase, bringing total support to $1.38 billion for fiscal year 2025. This historic investment comes amid broader changes to federal education funding priorities.

NFL

NFL Quarterback Injuries Mount After Week 2

Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season brought a wave of quarterback injuries, with Joe Burrow, Justin Fields, and Brock Purdy all sidelined. Here's how these injuries could reshape the entire league landscape.

Sneakers

Nike Diamond Turf '93 "Must Be the Money"

Deion 'Prime Time' Sanders' Nike Diamond Turf '93 in the 'Must Be the Money' colorway returns—the black, white, and green mid-top that defined two-sport athletic flash in the '90s.

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Monday Notes for September 15th, 2025

Luh Tyler and Larry June team up on 'Young Player'—two distinct rap styles that gel exceptionally well—making it the standout culture pick in Monday's September 15th roundup.

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Friday Notes for September 12th, 2025

Hampton University and Virginia State University face day-long lockdowns after terroristic threats, while the Pharrell x adidas Adistar Jellyfish 'Solid Grey' lands in the Friday digest.

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Thursday Notes for September 11th, 2025

Harlem's William Allen speaks on civic power and Community Board 10, while official images of the Pharrell x adidas VIRGINIA Jellyfish 'Green' surface in Thursday's roundup.

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Wednesday Notes for September 10th, 2025

New Mexico becomes the first state to make child care free for all residents regardless of income, saving families an estimated $12,000 per child annually starting this year.

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Tuesday Notes for September 9th, 2025

Our Legacy Work Shop and Converse link up on a Yin Yang Chuck 70, and the Minnesota Vikings take down the Chicago Bears 27-24 on Monday Night Football in Tuesday's roundup.

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Monday Notes for September 8th, 2025

The American Cancer Society launches a major study focused on Black women's health outcomes—thousands are needed to participate—alongside the Nike Air Max 95 'Green Camo' drop.