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Image via Getty/Steve GranitzWhen Kobe Bryant retired from the game of basketball, he was only 37 years old. With Bryant ready to embark on the next chapter of his life, he knew he wanted to be a storyteller. But any time Kobe spoke out about his post-retirement plans, he was met with the same reaction—"That's cute."
Peele won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar for his surprise hit 'Get Out.'
During an Oscars night that's been mostly boring, it was exciting to see that Jordan Peele won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his 2017 surprise hit Get Out, which he also directed. He's the first African American to win the Oscar in this category, and only the fourth African American nominated in the history of the Academy Awards.
"I stopped writing this movie about 20 times because I thought it was impossible," Peele said. "I thought it would never work. I thought no one would let me make this movie."
Well, the film worked like gangbusters, bringing in a massive $255 million at the box office on a budget of $4.5 million. The film, which was released in January of 2017, made Peele the first black writer-director to earn $100 million at the domestic box office. Get Out is also the highest-grossing debut film based on an original screenplay in the history of Hollywood, making this feat an even larger moment.
Since its release, Black Panther has rapidly eclipsed dozens of the industry's most successful films, and it looks like after three weeks it still isn’t slowing down. After only 17 days, Marvel’s latest superhero movie has become the 10th highest-grossing film of all time in North America, according to Variety.
More than a decade after linking up for the original, Nike and Japan's Atmos are back at the table with a second Air Max "Animal Pack" Collection.
Once again, the silhouettes of choice are the Air Max 1 and Air Max 95, each freshly executed for the sequel. Atmos founder Koji selected faux tiger, leopard, zebra and pony panels with the idea of creating pieces that would stand out in a crowd. This time around, black subs in for ivory in key areas to differentiate the collection from its predecessor.
Priced at $160 (Air Max 1) and $200 (Air Max 95), the "Animal Pack" will be available on Saturday, March 17 at nike.com.
Jordan Brand has officially unveiled its Summer 2018 women's lineup of footwear.
Air Jordan retro silhouettes in modern color schemes, as well as reinventions of those retros, make up the new catalog from Jordan Brand. Most notable among the upcoming models are the Air Jordan 3 SE and Air Jordan 11 Low. Both have been given a premium feel with beige nubuck uppers and metallic bronze detailing.
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James Harden joins the pantheon with his annihilation of Wesley Johnson
There’s only one way to describe it: disrespectful.
NO. 6: KOBE BRYANT ON STEVE NASH
So, what does it mean to be a disciple? Here are 20 qualities of discipleship that we should all adhere to as followers of Christ.
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- Loves Jesus above everyone and everything. The first Commandment calls for this and Christians adhere to this with devotion. While disciples love their family, friends and even foes, they put the Lord above all else and it’s evident in their priorities. Money, career, ambition may be a part of their lives, but these things and other material interests never come before Christ and following His Word.
- Selflessness and sacrifice. Disciples always put others first and in many ways put other’s needs before their own. This is evident in disciples’ selfless deeds and many acts of kindness. Read More Here
St. Louis, Missouri artist FLAME has released his highly anticipated 9th album, God Knows. The album features KB, Bizzle, Mike Real, V. Rose, and more. You can get God Knows on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play.
The GRAMMY award-winning hip-hop artist has been cooking in 2018.
In an interview with Ergy, Crae revealed that he finished crafting a project with super producer Zaytoven (Gucci Mane, Usher, 21 Savage, 2 Chainz). The project is expected to feature a collaboration with mainstream hip-hop heavyweight Waka Flocka Flame. Read More Here
This, the third segment flowing from the camp, is titled Christology - In Laymen’s Terms, and serves as the solo debut from Cross Movement member, the Ambassador(aka William Branch).
The first track (let’s call it an ‘introlude’) sums up the overriding theme of the project, as the Ambassador declares in prayer, “I deliberately focus on your Person, and the work of your Son, Jesus Christ.” He elaborates in a subsequent interlude, “We focus in on Christ, the Person, the work, the pre-existence, the incarnation, the earthly ministry and His return.” Read More Here
As Black History Month commences, here are a few must-have books from Black authors, spanning time periods, themes and genres. However, one thing they have in common is critical acclaim and a strong command of tackling the Black experience with grace, courage, originality, and historical context, making them essential reads during Black History Month and throughout the year.
INVISIBLE MAN BY RALPH ELLISON
Ralph Ellison’s masterpiece novel is frequently included on the list of must-read American books by one of the most prolific Black authors. The story follows an African American man whose color renders him invisible. It’s a groundbreaking take on a racially polarized society and the struggle to find oneself through it all. Read More Here
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