Wanna Travel? : Hong Kong is Giving Away 500,000 Free Airline Tickets

As the COVID pandemic continues to change the world forever, tourism has hit a low in many previous hotspots.  Specifically in Hong Kong, travelers had to abide by quarantine restrictions and mandates including multiple COVID-19 tests along with 21 days isolation.  The number of visitors declined drastically from over 50 million to barely reaching 100k.  

Now in efforts to boost tourism, the gov of Hong Kong has introduced the 'Hello Hong Kong' initiative.  Hong Kong is planning to give away 500,000 free airline tickets through their major airlines — Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and Hong Kong Airlines.  Interested?  Here's how.

BET announces "Black + Iconic: Style Gods"- Hosted by Billy Porter

 “With this definitive and original documentary franchise, we look forward to giving some of the amazing Black icons who have shaped and continue to influence popular culture their well- deserved recognition,”

- Connie Orlando

EVP, Specials, Music Programming, Music Strategy and News

Executive produced by Stanley Nelson, "Black + Iconic: Style Gods" is a new four part series that explores pioneering and groundbreaking black icons in the arts industry of fashion, music, film, and dance.  Billy Porter will host/narrate each 2hr episode of the series, kicking off February 18th @ 8PM ET on all BET platforms; during the beginning days of London Fall/Winter Fashion Week.

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Photos:: Drake's OVO x NFL Collection

Earlier last week, OVO announced the "North America Game-day" Fall/Winter 2023 collection.  Their NFL collaboration includes apparel for the Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas Raiders, and New York Giants. 

Jackets, hoodies, sweatpants, t-shirts, and mini helmets.  

Time Warp... 1981: B-Movie | Gil Scott-Heron. #BlackHistoryMonth

Find any song about humanity... life.. from decades ago and I promise some form of it is still applicable now.  2023.

Ahem.  And now a word from Hall of Fame poet and musician, Gil Scott-Heron.  

What has happened is that in the last 20 years, 

America has changed from a producer to a consumer 

And all consumers know that when the producer names the tune, the consumer has got to dance 

That's the way it is 

We used to be a producer - very inflexible at that, and now we are consumers and, finding it difficult to understand 

Natural resources and minerals will change your world 

 The House claims all ties 

Jobs are down, money is scarce, and common sense is at an all-time low on heavy trading 

Movies were looking better than ever, and now no one is looking, because we're starring in a " B" movie ' 

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AMC Theaters Offering $5 Movie Tickets during #BlackHistoryMonth

"AMC seeks to embrace diversity and identify opportunities to educate and empower."

Starting today, AMC Theaters is offering a price special during Black History Month.  Through four cycles, movie goers will be able to purchase $5 movie tickets for the film selected on that cycle.  

More details on the select films and cycle dates after the jump!

{Photos/Trailer} :: A First Look at Donald Glover's Beyoncé Inspired Series, "Swarm"

*trailer added 02/27

"We just thought it'd be fun to make a post-truth Piano Teacher mixed with The King of Comedy."

- Donald Glover to Vanity Fair.

Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino is tapping his creativity into the tv world once again.  The series idea was pitched to Atlanta writer and producer, Janine Nabers, who was on board with the modern "anti-hero story".  Swarm enlists Dominique Fishback (Judas and the Black Messiah), Damson Idris (Snowfall), and singer Chloe Bailey as lead roles.  Notably, Malia Obama is apart of the writers room.

Meet the Tisdale Twins: The Teenage Tap Dancers featured on Kendrick Lamar's "MMTBS" Album. #BlackHistoryMonth

You may have noticed tap dancing notes throughout Kendrick Lamar's critically acclaimed 2022, Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers, album.  Meet the real life dancers: Freddie and Theodore (Teddie) Tisdale.  Hailing from Toledo, OH but residing in Los Angeles, CA, the 14-year old identical twin brothers have been dancing since the age of 4.  To stay sharp, the classically trained pair dedicate 15+ hours a week to their craft.  

Prior to this spotlight, the Tisdale twins were already on the road to stardom.  They performed on NBC'S Little Big Shots, 2018 BET Awards J. Cole performance, and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to name a few.

Photos:: GAP x The Brooklyn Circus Collection. #BlackHistoryMonth

"We are the future ancestors.  Act like it." - Ouigi Theodore, Founder

If you aren't familiar, The Brooklyn Circus (BKc) is a Haitian owned stylish menswear fashion brand based out of... you guessed it... Brooklyn, NY.  Kicking the year off big, BKc have teamed up with the GAP for a limited capsule of stand out casual pieces.  This collection expresses culture and history, modernized.  

Quality with very affordable prices.  Check out a few more of the collection pieces below and after the jump!