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My, My, My, these days are just whizzing by….well just like Bob Frank (ok…that’s an obscure reference-just look it up). Listen to the latest edition of Afronerd Radio’s Mid Week in Review (MWIR) airing this Wednesday at 8pm eastern, thanks to the good people at BTalk 100. The issues to be unraveled this time are: just as stock racer, Bubba Wallace’s NASCAR star appears to be rising, he finds out that the noose he discovered is not a result of a racist attack-at least according FBI investigators; in what might turn out to be evidence that Warner/DC is righting the course of their nerd cinematic voyage, the original Tim Burton-verse Batman, Michael Keaton could be putting on that ’89 cowl again; and speaking of the Batman film universe-legendary director, Joel Schumacher passes at the age of 80; and in the aftermath of the Warren Ellis allegations, just what is the #ComicsPledge?; like what Daryll “The Uncanny” always says-“I believe it when I see it”-iconic POC/blerdcentric comic company, may be even closer to returning especially after this special DC comics Juneteenth acknowledgement; okay, there’s just a litany of Karens Gone Wild (incl. males) stories; thoughts about Apple TV’s new Foundation trailer:
Oh and then there’s still further evidence that DC only gets it right in animation….introducing the Superman: Man of Tomorrow trailer:
comedian/talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel may even have more in common with close friend, Howard Stern as he, too, is getting that blackface retro treatment; online retailing giant, Amazon gets slammed for serving chicken and waffles to their black employees in celebration of Juneteenth; a part of Rhode Island’s official name may be removed due to the state’s slavery connotations and is this just one of many comeuppances for name changes and statute removals going forward? more black athletes are leaving Liberty University over allegations of racial insensitivity and lastly, a new Oregon bill might be the answer to Dburt’s prayers-black people being able to sue because of false 911 calls (yippee!). Call LIVE at 508-645-0100.
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My, My, My, these days are just whizzing by....well just like Bob Frank (ok...that's an obscure reference-just look it up). Listen to the latest edition of Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review (MWIR) airing this Wednesday at 8pm eastern, thanks to the good people at BTalk 100. The issues to be unraveled this time are: just as stock racer, Bubba Wallace's NASCAR star appears to be rising, he finds out that the noose he discovered is not a result of a racist attack-at least according FBI investigators; in what might turn out to be evidence that Warner/DC is righting the course of their nerd cinematic voyage, the original Tim Burton-verse Batman, Michael Keaton could be putting on that '89 cowl again; and speaking of the Batman film universe-legendary director, Joel Schumacher passes at the age of 80; and in the aftermath of the Warren Ellis allegations, just what is the #ComicsPledge?; like what Daryll "The Uncanny" always says-"I believe it when I see it"-iconic POC/blerdcentric comic company, may be even closer to returning especially after this special DC comics Juneteenth acknowledgement; okay, there's just a litany of Karens Gone Wild (incl. males) stories; thoughts about Apple TV's new Foundation trailer:
Oh and then there's still further evidence that DC only gets it right in animation....introducing the Superman: Man of Tomorrow trailer:
comedian/talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel may even have more in common with close friend, Howard Stern as he, too, is getting that blackface retro treatment; online retailing giant, Amazon gets slammed for serving chicken and waffles to their black employees in celebration of Juneteenth; a part of Rhode Island's official name may be removed due to the state's slavery connotations and is this just one of many comeuppances for name changes and statute removals going forward? more black athletes are leaving Liberty University over allegations of racial insensitivity and lastly, a new Oregon bill might be the answer to Dburt's prayers-black people being able to sue because of false 911 calls (yippee!). Call LIVE at 508-645-0100.
AFTER CLICKING ON THE HIGHLIGHTED LINK, GO DIRECTLY TO AFRONERD RADIO!!!
or This link below.....
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Luxury menswear brand Fear Of God and the iconic eyewear label Barton Perreira have teamed up to create a pair of opticals.
This is something new for Fear Of God as the label steps into accessory design. “I didn’t know much about Barton Perreira until I started wearing opticals and went on a hunt for what was going to be the best shape,” Fear Of God founder Jerry Lorenzo tells ESSENCE. While many of us do not get to work with brands we wear on a daily basis, Lorenzo, who has an extremely popular label was able to snag a collaboration that he was invested in even before the partnership came about. “I’ve been wearing Barton Perreira for at least like seven or eight years,” he exclaimed.
The Fear of God x Barton Perreira opticals are a classic rectangular acetate frame that comes in five different color ways: black, ecru, champagne, khaki, and linen. Using Lorenzo’s signature natural earth tone hues, the opticals include light gradient wash lenses and are available in two eye sizes.
“For this particular piece, we drew inspiration from the Barton Perreira optical frame that Jerry wears in his everyday design process,” said co-founder of Barton Perreira, Patty Perreira. “We focused on modernizing the classic rectangular shape by using Jerry’s signature natural earth tone hues with light gradient wash lenses,” Perreira concluded.
This launch comes after Fear Of God released the “GF” tee earlier this month in response to the wrongful death of George Floyd by the hands of the police. Fear Of God collaborated with Union Los Angeles, Noah NYC, Off-White, Awake, Just Don, Denim Tears, Pyer Moss and Melody Ehsani on a graphic tee in which all proceeds were donated to Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter.
The Fear of God x Barton Perreira capsule collection is available now online and in Barton Perreira retail stores.
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On Wednesday, a Georgia grand jury indicted Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. on murder charges in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery.
According to CNN, the charges also include aggravated assault, false imprisonment and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment. The jury that indicted the three men were enlisted prior to the judicial emergency that allows the courts to be open for critical and essential court services, only.
Arbery was killed on February 23, a few short weeks before the country went into lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic. The man responsible for his death shot him in cold blood as he was jogging through a Brunswick, Georgia neighborhood.
Arbery’s case was obscured from mainstream media until late April when a New York Times article detailed the case. Shortly after the publication, video of his lynching went public, sparking protests in the Georgia community where he lost his life. Travis and Gregory McMichael were eventually arrested. Bryan’s arrest followed weeks later.
Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. are alleged to have entrapped Ahmaud Arbery prior to killing him.According to investigators, Bryan, the man responsible for the video recording of Arbery’s death is also believed to have used his truck to “confine and detain” Arbery a number of times leading up to the final moments the world witnessed on video.
Arbery was eventually shot three times — twice in the chest — as he tried to fight off his assailants. An agent with the Georgia Burea of Investigations testified that Arbery likely felt he had to fight the men off with his bare hands because he could not escape them.
Attorneys for all three men say their clients are not guilty and that evidence will vindicate them. Until then the men will be held in a Glynn County jail where they are being held without bond.
Cobb District Attorney Joyette M. Holmes said at a press conference announcing the indictment, “We will continue to be intentional in the pursuit of justice for this family and the community at large as the prosecution of this case continues.”
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