Imani Uzuri
Imani Uzuri brings her global experiences to her latest album, The Gypsy Diaries. Uzuri breaks out of the mold with an eclectic ensemble of instruments, from the sitar to Middle Eastern-inspired drums and Japanese-inspired woodwinds. The diverse set of melodies and rhythms complements her vo
4 Ways To Splurge On Running
Charriot Carrier CX2 Stroller Chassis Sporty parents of two can haul their kids in style with this running chariot. Even works as a cross-country ski trailer and hiker with conversion kits. Price: $1,000. Suunto Elementum Terra Multifunction Expedition Watch This stainless-steel
The War on Moms
In her recent book, The War on Moms: On Life in a Family-Unfriendly Nation, author Sharon Lerner outlines just how behind the curve the United States is in providing for children, working families and mothers. Sixty percent of American women who work full time would prefer to work part time.
1-2-1 Mike Tyson Part 1
After the brief teaser, jeffstaple catches up with Iron Mike Tyson as part of his ongoing 1-2-1 project that chronicles a variety of different individuals from all walks of life.
McLaren X-1 Concept
British automotive manufacturer McLaren Automotive has unveiled the new X-1 concept sports car at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event in the US. The model features futuristic styling with a number of retro-inspired touches. Highlights include carbon fiber body panels, unique he
Hurst House By John Pardey Architects
The Hurst House is a new build one-off contemporary house located on the edge of the village of Bourne End in Buckinghamshire. The ground floor is slightly sunken into the ground to reduce the height of the building towards the AONB and comprises the entrance, bedrooms – which open up on
Must-See Black Landmarks
African American Civil War Memorial & Museum — Washington, D.C. W.E.B. Du Bois Institute at Harvard University — Cambridge, Mass. Ebenezer Baptist Church — Atlanta African American Firefighter Museum — Los Angeles
Black Crisis
On Aug. 16 some of the nation’s most notable observers of economics and the problems of the urban poor gathered in Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts to discuss pressing problems facing the black community. The panel consisted of Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr, Charlayne Hunter-Gault,Law
Ikea Launches Hotel Line
Swedish furniture giant Ikea plans a one-billion-euro move into the hotel sector, opening at least 100 hotels in Europe. The daily said Ikea plans to open “at least 100 hotels” in Germany, Belgium, Britain, the Netherlands and the Baltic states. Construction of the hotels will be funded fr
Kanye West on The Art Of Rap
Yeezy has made a habit of taking his rhymes straight from his head to the booth. West explains how he moved away from this routine on his fifth album, going through the atypical task of writing things down beforehand, in an outtake from this year’s documentary The Art of Rap, available on DV