Few designers have reshaped the sneaker industry the way Devlin Carter has. The founder of SIA Collective, Carter has built a brand that is not only creating some of the highest-quality sneakers on the market but is also challenging the status quo of sneaker culture, corporate control, and the way independent designers operate.
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Arlington National Cemetery has stripped content from its website related to Black veterans, the Civil War, and other information involving Black history to comply with the Trump administration’s attack on DEI.
It’s amaz-ing how His-Story manages to forget certain factual details. To wit, the Moors’ sophisticated contributions to Europe, centuries before those same Europeans decided to enlighten anyone else. The logic, of course, is duplicitous: ignore centuries of Black achievements, then declare slavery a “favor” to those ignorant Africans. To Black people, who had built empires and advanced civilizations, saying slavery elevated us is almost a “Trumpian” insult. The Moors, with their scientific and architectural marvels, must be rolling in their graves. But why let facts get in the way of a good, self-serving myth?
Junior Bridgeman, a former NBA player and billionaire businessman, has died at 71 years old after a medical emergency. With a net worth exceeding $1 billion, he was reportedly the second richest NBA player after Michael Jordan. He owned and operated more than 160 Wendy’s restaurants and about 120 Chili’s franchises
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Mr. Hawkins holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, where he pledged Phi Beta Sigma. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Master’s degree in Social Work and Public Administration from Florida State University.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The event will highlight his new book, “The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-Year Legacy,” co-authored with award-winning journalist Stacy M. Brown
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Operations-Valley Bureau saw a 28% drop, while communities involved in the Gang Reduction and Youth Development program and the Community Safety Partnership recorded a 40% decline in homicides.
The Downbeats at Sunset series is set to continue on Thursday, April 3, 2025, with an enriching evening of community-focused entertainment. Hosted at the Destination Sistrunk Cultural Center, this free event will feature the premiere of a short film, live music, and interactive art activities designed to inspire and empower attendees. Neighbors, families, and friends are invited to come together from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM to celebrate local culture, network with one another, and enjoy a night of creativity and connection.
The city of Miami Gardens is ready to serve another edition of the Miami Open, one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) calendars. Set to take place from March 16-30 at Hard Rock Stadium, this 15-day event is widely regarded as the most glamorous stop on the tour, drawing in the world’s top players, celebrities, and sports enthusiasts.
American tennis star Coco Gauff is safely through to the round of 16 at the 2025 Indian Wells Open after dismissing Greece’s Maria Sakkari in straight sets, recording a 7-6(1), 6-2 win on Monday (10 March).