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Yeezy Sneakers Go Back on Sale as Adidas Looks to Move Past Controversy

Adidas released the first batch of more than $1 billion worth of Yeezy-branded sneakers, putting in motion the final steps in the agonized, monthslong dissolution of its once-lucrative collaboration with Kanye West.

Yeezy Sneakers Go Back on Sale as Adidas Looks to Move Past Kanye West Controversy

Adidas released the first batch of more than $1 billion worth of Yeezy-branded sneakers, putting in motion the final steps in the agonized, monthslong dissolution of its once-lucrative collaboration with Kanye West.

The Wall Street JournalTrefor Moss

Airlines and Hotels Can, and Will, Put a Fee on Anything for Your Summer Trip

As the season heats up, busy travelers had better keep a lookout for odd and often avoidable charges.

Airlines and Hotels Can, and Will, Put a Fee on Anything for Your Summer Trip

As summer heats up, busy travelers had better keep a lookout for odd and often avoidable charges.

The Wall Street JournalDawn Gilbertson

The Movement to Make Black Neighborhoods Better for Walking and Biking

The Movement to Make Black Neighborhoods Better for Walking and Biking

Black mobility justice groups are making strides in elevating alternative modes of transportation after decades of divestment.

Capital BAdam Mahoney

How Mental Illness Among Black Americans Goes Misdiagnosed

First, came the depression diagnosis. Then, a catatonia diagnosis. PTSD and anxiety labels were thrown in the mix, too.  In college, 12 people Natasha Pierre knew had died within six months, and all she could do was talk to the campus priests about how she was feeling.

How Mental Illness Among Black Americans Goes Misdiagnosed

Mislabeling of Black people’s emotional and mental issues are far too common, but the reasons vary, experts say.

Capital BMargo Snipe

NBA experts' picks for Heat-Nuggets and Finals MVP

NBA experts’ picks for Heat-Nuggets and Finals MVP

Can the No. 8 seed topple the best in the West? Our experts make their picks for the NBA Finals.

ESPNTim Bontemps

Hollinger: NBA Finals are better than you think, and why I’m picking the Nuggets to win

Why these NBA Finals don’t suck, and why Denver is my choice to reign

Yes, on paper, this matchup leaves something to be desired. But let’s dig deeper and analyze whether that’s the case.

The AthleticJohn Hollinger

Erykah Badu confirmed for role in Netflix movie The Piano Lesson

Badu will appear alongside Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington in the August Wilson adaptation.

Erykah Badu confirmed for role in Netflix movie The Piano Lesson

Erykah Badu will make a musical cameo in Netflix’s upcoming The Piano Lesson, an adaptation of August Wilson’s Tony-nominated play.

The FADERDavid Renshaw

How J. Cole Helped the Miami Heat Sign Breakout Star Caleb Martin

A call on Martin’s behalf from his fellow North Carolina native went a long way towards getting him where he is now.

How J. Cole Helped the Miami Heat Sign Breakout Star Caleb Martin

A call on Martin’s behalf from his fellow North Carolina native went a long way towards getting him where he is now.

GQCondé Nast

NIGO x KENZO: KENZO-DOME Leather Trainers

NIGO x KENZO: KENZO-DOME Leather Trainers

NIGO, who was appointed artistic director of KENZO in 2021, has not released a sneaker design under his own name at the fashion house KENZO until now. However, the wait is finally over as he introduces the “KENZO-DOME.” This shoe draws inspiration from the skateboarding culture of the mid-90s and

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Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar - The Hillbillies

Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar - The Hillbillies

camp flog gnaw 2023 coming =) https://t.co/TRh98WL2RG — T (@tylerthecreator) May 30, 2023

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