Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Time Warp... 1989: Say No Go | De La Soul


Circa 1989.
Believe it or not, the plot forms a fee more than charity
But the course doesn't coincide with the ride of insanity...




Sneak Peek: A Go-Go Museum is Opening in Washington D.C

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It don't mean a thing..
If it don't got the go-go swing.
On Monday, a cutting ceremony took place in Washington, D.C. to unveil the city's first Go-Go Museum and Café.   The new cultural landmark is housed over 8,000 square feet in the historic Anacostia neighborhood.  In February 2020, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed DC law 23-71, selecting Go-Go music as the official music of Washington D.C.  The DMV (D.C, Maryland, Virginia) Metropolitan area has created the Go-Go identity and popularized it to the masses from the early 1970s through present.  

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Sidebar: shouts to the photographer.  what a stunning shot.
 The Go-Go Museum & Café features interactive holograms, collection artifacts, exhibitions, a recording studio, outdoor stage for live performances, and of course a café.

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Coi Leray Shines in "Step Into Your Gift" 2024 Holiday Campaign


Choosing the perfect gift, whether for yourself or someone special, is more than a holiday tradition – it's an opportunity to create lasting memories.
- Kim Waldmann/Chief Customer Officer of Foot Locker, Inc.

At the top of holiday season, Foot Locker has launched their 2024 "Step into Your Gift" Campaign.  Grammy-nominated Artist Coi Leray shines as a lead style influencer for Adidas; alongside NBA athletes LaMelo Ball (PUMA) and Anthony Edwards (Adidas).    

Monday, November 18, 2024

evian x Pharrell Williams Limited Edition 'Fountain of Youth' Water Bottles

As he is notably complimented on his amazing and youthful looking skin, it was only right that evian snagged the 51-year-old icon for the “Fountain of Youth".  Sharing parallel ethos, Pharrell Williams credits the key element of maintaining this with hydration.  

Staying hydrated is fundamental to my wellness routine. These bottles represent more than just water—they're a reminder that self-care can be simple and joyful. Our collaboration aims to inspire everyone to prioritise their health and embrace the small, everyday moments that contribute to our overall wellbeing. The ‘Fountain of Youth’ phrase on the bottle is designed to grab attention, start conversations, and reminds us of the important role that water plays in our wellness.

{Personal Post} PHOTOS: Halloween 2024 x All Things Fall


It's the most
Wonderful time
Of the yearrrrrrrrrrrr.

I just truly love October.  Remember as kids how the air... the same air that we breathed every day of the school year would somehow be fresher and crisper on a field trip morning?  That's exactly how October feels to me.  Fall weather, pumpkin activities, fall leaves, my birthday, Halloween.  It's just...
*sigh 
everything. 

Whoopi Goldberg Launches First All Women Sports Network

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It'll be the home for live women's sports from around the world...

Academy Award winning actress, Whoopi Goldberg, has collaborated with JungoTV and CommonSpirit Health to present the first television platform dedicated solely to female athletes, teams, and leagues across the globe.  AWSN (All Women's Sports Network) aims to not only provide visibility, but also, celebrate women's achievements that are often overshadowed by male-dominated sports.

{Personal Post} PHOTOS: "INFINITY & Beyond by. Jada Imani M" Exhibit Closing Reception

 

Jada Imani M's "INFINITY & Beyond" closing ceremony allowed guests one last visit of her visual project showcasing Black beauty in the past, present, and future.  There was a metaphoric (I'll dig into that later) hair salon set up surrounded by various portraits of Black women that exuded our different hairstyles and culture.  The artist talk segment was so relatable and quite refreshing for that reason.  Here's a recap through my lens.... 

Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation Announces Financial Education Program for HBCU's

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Every day at the Shawn Carter Foundation, we dedicate ourselves to uplifting students and communities that are underserved. To launch a financial education program that will reach more students and communities, along with dedicated partners like Toyota and the Wharton School of Business, is a vision we are finally seeing come to fruition. We are so excited to see the incredible impact of CFFL unfold and look forward to its growth.
- CEO/Co-Founder (and Jay-Z's mother) Dr. Gloria Carter

Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation has partnered with Toyota Motor North America to launch a financial education program for HBCU's (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) across the U.S.  As of now so far, it will be available to students enrolled at Lincoln University, Norfolk State University, and Virginia State University.  The program is set to be introduced in Spring 2025 containing curriculum developed with the Coalition for Equity and Opportunity at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.  Structured through budgeting, credit scores, stock market and other financial topics, this program will serve as a foundation and tool for wealth and success.  

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