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LaMelo Ball Unveils New Lifestyle PUMA Sneaker “LaFrancé RNR”

The Charlotte Hornets guard is adding yet another signature shoe to his growing sneaker line. This week, PUMA unveiled its newest lifestyle selection, the LaFrancé RNR. Back in 2022, LaMelo Ball launched his LaFrancé apparel brand, which is a reference to his middle name.

Since then, the label has worked with PUMA on co-branded clothing, footwear, and more. For this release, the LaFrancé RNR arrives in the Flare colorway. According to a press release, the sneaker is “an earth-toned style covered in topographic details.”… Read more

Twerking By The Tanks: Bow Wow & Soulja Boy Set To Perform At Sea World

Bow Wow and Soulja Boy have officially announced that they will be performing at Sea World once again, bringing their high-energy show back to the unexpected venue.

This marks their second appearance at the popular aquatic park, after a surprising but wildly entertaining set last year that had the crowd turnt. Videos from the previous event showed fans dancing, twerking, and having an all-out good time, an unusual sight for a place better known for dolphins and orcas.… Read more

We All We Got: The Crisis Of Black Male Friendship

Let’s keep it a stack: it’s never been easier to keep tabs on people. Good, bad, and in between.

You know what your cousin had for brunch in Atlanta (spoiler: it was lamb chops. It’s always lamb chops in Atlanta), what your old college roommate is listening to while sitting in traffic in Dallas, and what that weird guy from 7th grade thinks about UFOs and pyramids. All before you’ve had your morning coffee. We are more connected than ever.… Read more

TSA Quietly No Longer Requiring Passengers To Remove Their Shoes At Security Screenings

One of the more hated security checks at the airport, removing your shoes, is quietly being phased out by the TSA.

The Wall Street Journal reports that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has quietly reversed a decades-old security check that required air travelers to remove their shoes during screenings.

TSA began encouraging airline passengers at airport security checkpoints in February 2002 after a failed shoe bombing attempt by Richard Reid two months earlier.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the agency will start unveiling new procedures that allow passengers to keep their shoes on during standard airport screenings, but hasn’t officially announced the change.… Read more

17th Annual Miami Takeover Celebrates 50 Years Of Go-Go Music & More

The 17th Annual Miami Takeover returns to the Magic City on July 24 through July 27, featuring eight can’t-miss events, including a celebration of Washington, D.C.’s homegrown music, Go-Go. Across the four days, the Miami Takeover (MTO) will not only highlight Go-Go music and culture but also the rich arts scene of Miami.

The Miami Takeover is one of the biggest cultural beach festivals in the summer season, combining music, art, and the all-too-important facet of supporting the local community.… Read more

100 Things You Didn’t Know About Barack Obama

Former President Barack Obama made history in 2008 when he was elected the 44th president of the United States, becoming the first Black person to hold the nation’s highest office. His election marked a transformative moment in American history—one shaped by hope, resilience, and a belief in the power of collective progress.

Obama’s life story reflects the promise of the American dream. Born Aug. 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to a Kenyan father and a mother from Kansas, he was raised by his mother and grandparents.… Read more

Unemployment Rate Remained Stubbornly High For Black Women In June

The U.S. job market remains turbulent for Black women, who continue to face disproportionately high unemployment rates. A new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released on July 3, shows that while the unemployment rate for Black women declined slightly in June, it remained notably higher compared to other ethnic groups. For Black women ages 20 and over, the unemployment rate fell to 5.8%—still considerably above the rates seen among other women.

By comparison, the unemployment rate for adult white women dropped to 3.1%, while the rate for Hispanic women declined to 4.5%.… Read more

LL COOL J Dropped Out Of Wawa Welcome America Due To Union Strike

LL COOL J garnered the praise of striking union workers for refusing to take the stage during a weekend performance in Philadelphia. In a statement, LL COOL J confirmed in a video statement that he couldn’t cross the picket lines, which prompted both praise and criticism.

As reported by NBC Philadelphia, LL COOL J was one of the booked performers for Wawa Welcome America but declined on the night ahead of the July 4 performance.… Read more

Target Donates $300K To Black Church Group, Activists Want It Returned

In what several activists and spiritual leaders view as an underhanded effort to court Black dollars, Target donated $300,000 to the National Baptist Convention amidst several ongoing Target boycotts nationwide.

According to USA Today, both Rev. Jamal Bryant and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong say the church group accepting the donation does a disservice to their separate, ongoing Target boycotts. Bryant initially called for a 40-day Target boycott before going on to call for a full boycott over the company rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives earlier this year.… Read more

LeBron James Exercises $52.6M Option With Lakers

LeBron James, at the ripe age of 40, is still one of the best basketball players on the planet, and he’ll give a least one more season to the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James exercised a $52.6 million player option, ensuring he’ll play in the coming 2025-26 NBA season.

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul shared the news of LeBron James picking up the player option with ESPN on Sunday (June 29). According to Paul, James is eyeing the hopes of a championship, a goal that is understandable for the four-time NBA champion.… Read more

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