We were invited to the opening ceremony of the gym and took a deeper look into the story of Jordan. Not the Michael Jordan we all know that won titles and gold medals, but the “Jordan” before that Jordan. The Jordan that had math class and was known to crack a few jokes. The Jordan that eventually became the greatest player of all time
Over the years, mainstream media and pop culture created a stigma that looks down upon being intelligent. In today’s society “being cool” is actually the opposite of being intelligent, and essentially certain entertainers “dumb down” their intelligence for ratings and record sales. Dumb it Down exposes the entertainment industry for forcing prominent African American celebrities to tone down their intelligence in order to maintain relevant.
Arianna Alexander worked hard to graduate as a valedictorian with a 5.1 grade point average from Kenwood Academy. She additionally put a lot of effort into raking in over $3 million in scholarships. Now, she can go to college free from financial worries.
Congrats Arrianna! Keep up the Good Work!
source: FinancialJuneTeenth
John Mulligan says most people only know Richard Matt as a convicted killer and wanted to share his friend’s artwork.
sources: Forbes
Art history was made at Christie’s auction house Monday when a Pablo Picasso painting sold for more than $179 million, the most ever paid for an artwork at auction.
source: Christies
The final episode of a four-part documentary series chronicling the life of perennial pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather following his 12-round unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquiao.
dir. by Joseph McFashion
Damon Dash Studios presents “Too Honorable” Mixtape Movie coming May 25, 2015 Starring Stacey Dash, Murda Mook, and Cam’ron
produced by Kanye West x Damon Dash
source: Forbes
Queen Virgin Remy is the largest retailer of Virgin Hair in the country! New Store Location Opening in Memphis, TN on April 18, 2015. This will be Queen Virgin Remy’s 12th store location in the United States.
#ComeGetYourWeaveGirl
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Atlanta @queenvirginremyatlanta
Brooklyn @QueenVirginRemyBrooklyn
Detroit/Southfield @queenvirginremysouthfield
Las Vegas @queenvirginremylasvegas
Birmingham, AL @queenvirginremybirmingham
Columbus, GA @queenvirginremycolga
Charlotte, NC @queenvirginremycharlotte
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New Orleans @queenvirginremyneworleans
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@queenvirginremy and/or call at 877.834.4363
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