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In a recently aired special on ESPN by The Undefeated, Serena Williams opens up to Common about racism, sexism, gender and loving herself as a black woman.

UPDATE ON JANET JACKSON’S PREGNANCY  According to sources, Ms Jackson (if ya nasty) is taking a break from dancing. The 50-year-old singer, who is pregnant with her first child with husband Wissam Al Mana, is “on bed rest” per her doctors’ orders. Jackson hasn’t made any public appearances since news broke of her pregnancy earlier this year. […]

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Dazie Williams wants Michael Jordan and the Nike brand to publicly acknowledge the violence that ensues when Air Jordans are released.

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Fresh off the heels of Minister Louis Farrakhan’s Justice or Else rally and calls for a boycott of Christmas shopping, many African-Americans are looking for…

In 2014, the businessman made $100 million dollars from his Air Jordan brand -- he only raked in $94 million during his 15-year-career.

Dr. Dre has some company in the Black Billionaire’s Club. Former NBA player Michael Jordan, whose stake in Nike’s Jordan brand has netted him a…

Tennis star Serena Williams and BET host Terrence J were horsing around during a Nike sponsored event called “Take Every Advantage.”  According to Necolebitchie.com, “The two have collaborated together with Nike to inspire and encourage the youth to take advantage of opportunities and go for their dreams.  While there, Serena discussed with Terrence J, what […]

Nike Women launched it’s “Make Yourself” marketing campaign last year, and by using some of the world’s best professional female athletes, they aimed to encourage women to “achieve their goals and become the best ‘versions’ of themselves.” The Fall 2011 ad campaign, shot by famed female photographer Annie Leibovitz, features US track and field Olympian […]

Kobe Bryant‘s The Black Mamba mini-movie/advertisement for Nike was a surprisingly fun watch, directed by Robert Rodriguez.  Like any movie ever shot, there are plenty of moments that did not make the film.  Here are a few featuring the cast of Kobe, Kanye West, Bruce Willis, and Danny Trejo.