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The sneaker industry has long been intertwined with the culture of Black defiance in the United States. Nike’s historic gamble on signing rookie NBA star Michael Jordan in 1984 was a key moment that transformed the fortunes of the company but also left an indelible mark on the broader landscape of sneakers and Black culture….
PLC Detroit, the only design-focused Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Detroit, recently unveiled the Wilson Smith III Footwear Design STU/DEO by MillerKnoll | Nike, a state-of-the-art design space. This initiative kicked off a $3 million investment by Nike Black Community Commitment into PLC Detroit to support aspiring designers and entrepreneurship opportunities for underrepresented…
The JBP begins this episode discussing the viral video of Michael Ealy and Meagan Good’s hug in front of Jonathan Majors (19:55) before moving to the 2024 ESPYs with Serena Williams as the host (1:00:11) and Jalen Brown hitting the red carpet with Kysre Gondrezick. Complex releases their 2024 Hip-Hop Media Power Rankings (1:24:37), Billboard…
Pensole Lewis College (PLC) Detroit, the sole design-focused Historically Black College and University (HBCU), is once again setting new standards in design education. Teaming up with global sportswear giant Nike, PLC Detroit has launched a pioneering education initiative called Future Sole | PLC powered by Nike. The aim is to combat the underrepresentation of Black…
