Eight days before the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, sneaker culture offers a reminder that what we wear, what we believe, and what we do have never been entirely separate. Sneakers and politics have always shared common ground. From basketball courts and hip-hop to civil rights and corporate activism, footwear has become a symbol of identity, … Continue Reading
Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre thinks Colin Kaepernick will reach a hero status similar to that of Pat Tillman. Last month, the football legend made headlines when he compared Kaepernick to Tillman. And we have to agree. Since infamously taking a knee during the national anthem in 2016 pre-season game in protest of racial … Continue Reading
While Black Lives Matters (BLM) protests have slowed throughout North America, the conversation surrounding racial injustice, racism, and inequality continues – louder than ever, in fact. Daily reminders of the ever-important and incredibly overdue BLM movement are found in everything from social media feeds and media headlines, to dinner table conversations. They’re also found in … Continue Reading
If you have time to scroll through Instagram, spend hours at your weekly virtual party, or fill your shopping bag on an online shopping spree, you have time to watch 13th. Actually, even if you don’t have time to do the above things, you should make time to watch the award-winning, free-to-watch Netflix documentary. It … Continue Reading
Kaepernick Has Klout Last week I wrote about Nike’s recent stock performance. I also wrote about how innovation and newness at Nike are what’s driving the brands’ performance. Nike’s incredible revisit of archival marketing tactics tells me the brand is close to, if not firing on all cylinders. On Monday, Nike announced that Colin Kaepernick would be … Continue Reading
In the past few weeks a lot has been made of San Francisco Quarterback Colin Kapernicks protest of the national anthem. Fans and current players alike response to police brutality and social injustice has been polarized across the nation and brought the conversation of change into the fourth quarter. On Wednesday night, in their Pre-Season … Continue Reading
