Business
Culture
Jordan Brand collaboration with Detroit’s Two18 is a fresh breeze of originality
New Jordan 2 Low elevates Roland Coit and Two18 to a global stage
Culture
LeBron James redefined player empowerment – but not the way you think
The Decision was a big deal, but his moves as a business executive are more influential
Culture
In Providence, a ‘down payment’ on reparations brings a glimmer of hope
Rhode Island’s capital dedicates $10 million to help close the wealth and equity gap
Culture
Gifts for fathers and father figures on their day
Your dad is impossible to shop for? We’ve done the heavy lifting.
Sports
After Olympics rejection, swimwear brand Soul Cap will try again to bring inclusivity to sport
International Swimming Federation apologizes to Soul Cap for the dismissal of its Tokyo Olympics application
Sports
Duquesne empowers athletes by hiring ‘personal brand coach’
The new position will teach athletes how to capitalize on their name, image and likeness
HBCU
How a Howard University senior turned a family clothing business into his legacy
Tahir Murray’s HBCU designs have been worn by NBA All-Star Chris Paul and NFL quarterback Cam Newton
Culture
A change in Spotify’s royalty payments could be a problem for hip-hop
The streaming giant offers artists a lower rate in exchange for a bump in its recommendation algorithm
Culture
Outdoor Afro founder Rue Mapp: ‘The trees don’t know that you’re Black’
The group connects African American history to the wonders of nature