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The Answer, the iconic Reebok sneaker created for NBA superstar Allen Iverson is 20 years old and some people very special to him are celebrating it. Designer Melody Ehsani put her own special stamp on a women’s ‘Iverson” and had Allen’s ex-wife, Tawanna (although the two apparently still live together) and his three daughters to […]

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GETTY IMAGES: Kanye West’s latest pair of kicks drop this weekend and judging by previous releases, more blockbuster sales are expected. The new Yeezy Boost 350 V2, a tie-up between the rapper and adidas, launches worldwide on Saturday, retailing at around $220. West’s Yeezy label carries a range of footwear but his collaborations with adidas […]

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Article written by: wcfcourier.com On Feb. 6, my family celebrated my beautiful granddaughter by hosting a birthday party. She was born in the month of February, which also is Black History Month. Please stay with me as I attempt to create a powerful teachable moment regarding a way forward by reflecting upon a 1-year-old’s birthday […]

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Tariq Edmonson, founder of SneakersCustom.com, poses with his custom-designed African sneakers The sneaker industry has gone thru many evolutions over the past 30 years. From the emergence of global brands like Nike, Jordan, Adidas and Converse to high-end designer sneakers from Gucci, Armani to Polo, now the newest development in the sneaker business is the […]

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Industry reports show Nike plans to raise the price of its sneakers, starting with the LeBron X, set to debut at $315. If you watched the Olympics from London on NBC, you already got a chance to see the shoes because LeBron James wore them during the men’s basketball final against Spain for the gold […]