Culture

Knickerbocker NYC Hosts Book Release Event for Continuo by Mia Nikčević

New York fashion brand Knickerbocker NYC hosted a release event for Mia Nikčević's Continuo, marking a rare intersection of fashion and literary culture on February 19th.

Fashion

Nike and SKIMS Team Up for New Performance Apparel Collection

Nike and SKIMS are teaming up on a new performance-focused apparel line, pairing Nike's athletic legacy with SKIMS' signature approach to fit and form.

Breakr Secures Funding from Live Nation in Latest Investment Round

Music-tech startup Breakr has raised a new round with Live Nation backing, expanding the platform that connects artists with social influencers for campaign-level promotion.

Technology

David Williams named Senior Vice President of Product at PagerDuty

David Williams has been named Senior Vice President of Product at PagerDuty.

Culture

Tuesday Notes for February 18th, 2025

Trump policies threaten Black students with disabilities as DEI is dismantled, while Philadelphia celebrates the Eagles' Super Bowl championship on Broad Street.

Culture

Monday Notes for February 17th, 2025

Kamala Harris receives the NAACP Chairman's Award, federal job cuts disproportionately threaten Black middle-class families, and Stephen Curry wins All-Star MVP in San Francisco.

Sports

Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade

The Philadelphia Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl championship with a victory parade through the streets of Philadelphia, drawing massive crowds of fans from across the region.

Culture

Friday Notes for February 14th, 2025

Twin sisters whose ancestors were enslaved at the Laplace, Louisiana plantation purchased the site of America's largest slave revolt to preserve the history.

Culture

Citi Board Elects Titi Cole to Board of Directors

Citigroup Inc. has announced the election of Titi Cole to its Board of Directors, marking another strategic move in the bank’s leadership. Cole, who currently serves as CEO of Legacy Franchises at Citi, brings extensive banking and financial services experience to the board.

Culture

Questlove Explores Sly Stone’s Legacy in New Documentary "Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)"

Questlove produced the documentary on Sly Stone’s life and legacy.

Fashion

PLEASURES Presents SS25: "Paris in Love"

Los Angeles-based streetwear brand PLEASURES has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2025 (SS25) collection, titled Paris in Love, at Paris Fashion Week

Sneakers

Fear of God Athletics II Basketball Mid and High "Putty Beige" Release Set for March 2025

Discover the upcoming release of the Fear of God Athletics II Basketball sneakers in "Putty Beige," available in Mid and High versions on March 1, 2025, priced at $180 and $200 respectively. Features include LIGHTSTRIKE cushioning and a radial-patterned outsole.