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SZA is taking her talents beyond music and into sneaker culture as Vans’ first-ever artistic director. The multi-year partnership will see the singer reimagine campaigns, design exclusive collections, and bring her fearless, authentic style to the iconic skate shoe brand. Here’s why this move feels like the perfect fit.
Shannon Sharpe and ESPN have parted ways. That’s the diplomatic way of saying the Hall of Fame NFL tight end turned sports analyst has been fired. On Wednesday (July 30), the Athletic first confirmed that Sharpe would not be returning to the network. This news comes a couple of weeks after Sharpe settled a lawsuit […]
In a historic celebration of legacy and excellence, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® inducted four groundbreaking women as Honorary Members during the 2025 Leadership Seminar
Oakley and Meta announced a new pair of performance AI glasses at Fanatics Fest with some help from the goat, Tom Brady, and Travis Scott.
Knicks killer Tyrese Haliburton has used the 2025 NBA Playoffs to proved he is anything but underrated, leading his team to the NBA Finals in the process. Like any pro ball superstar who gets buckets, Halliburton has received his own signature basketball sneaker—the PUMA Hali 1. The point guard will be rocking his PUMA Hali […]
Disneyland is celebrating its 70th Anniversary with a litany of new culinary choices for its visitors that pay homage to the milestone. Also featured in the world of Disney, on the West Side, is Sip & Sonder, a Black women-owned coffee shop that has an outpost in Disneyland in Anaheim. Cassius got the opportunity to […]
In a panel moderated by Madame Noire managing editor, Danica Daniel, our Women To Know: Modern Mavericks spoke in-depth about their work as Black women artists.
From Oakland to Brooklyn, these Black-owned art galleries are more than just exhibition spaces. Whether spotlighting legends or amplifying rising voices, these galleries play a defining role in shaping the art world. Here are 10 spaces you should know.
NFL Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst Shannon Sharpe is facing mounting scrutiny after a $50 million civil lawsuit was filed against him by a woman identified as Jane Doe, accusing him of sexual assault, harassment, battery, and emotional distress. The details of the case crack back open criticism of Sharpe’s treatment of Black women. […]
The WWE's MAGA problem is becoming increasingly hard to ignore.
Prada has agreed to buy the smaller Italian fashion house, and competitor, Versace. The deal is reportedly worth almost $1.4 billion. On Thursday (April 10), Prada it purchased the brand for $1.375 billion (€1.25 bn) from its owner, Capri Holdings. Part of the deal was acquiring Versace’s debt and the union creates one of the […]
adidas and the popular video game franchise Minecraft are coming together for a groundbreaking collaboration that will keep fans of both brands looking F L Y in both the physical and virtual worlds.
