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The ICON360 x PLC DETROIT HBCU Professor Summit heads to Detroit at Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC Detroit)—Michigan’s only HBCU and the nation’s only design-focused HBCU—marking its fourth year convening HBCU fashion educators and industry leaders. The summit delivers a solutions-focused experience dedicated to advancing HBCU education and expanding pathways into the…
A FREE industry-certified online learning experience empowering the next generation of product design talent PLC Detroit is a leading institution dedicated to providing world-class education in design, offering a comprehensive curriculum, industry partnerships, and hands-on learning experiences to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the design industry. PLC Detroit aims to inspire creativity, foster innovation,…
The NBA on Tuesday unveiled the uniforms and court for the 75th NBA All-Star Game, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 15, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, home of the LA Clippers. The game will air on NBC and Peacock at 5 p.m. ET and 2 p.m. PT in the United States and reach fans in…
Teyana Taylor is entering a new phase of her career, and she is doing it on her own terms. Following a recent Oscar nomination, Taylor is expanding her presence across fashion, film, and culture with the debut of an official look and Air Jordan 3s tied to her upcoming Jordan Brand collaboration, “Concrete Rose.” The…
A version of the Air Jordan 6 that never reached stores in the 1990s is set for its first public release in early 2026. Jordan Brand announced that the Air Jordan 6 Infrared “Salesman,” inspired by an unreleased 1999 sample, will launch Feb. 14 on nike.com and at select retailers. The release comes during the…
The trailer for “Naomi Osaka: The Second Set” has been released, offering a first look at the tennis star’s return to the court after becoming a mother. The documentary follows Osaka as she resumes her career while raising her daughter, Shai. The film is directed by Kat Jayme, known for “The Grizzlie Truth,” “I’m Just…
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…