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Holiday Gift Guide: 25 Anime-Themed Gifts under $25
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (1303+ words) Kaillaby is a writer from The Bronx with infectious high" The overwhelming pressures of consumerism seem to be at an all-time high this holiday season, so it's helpful to have affordable gift options to help take the edge off. Enno Vatti's 100 Anime Scratch-Off Poster will inspire your loved one to breeze through their ever-growing anime watch lists. This advent calendar-style poster is a fun, interactive way to keep track of anime bucket lists while also motivating you to discover new anime heroes." This cookbook is for the foodies who want to bring their favorite tantalizing anime recipes to life. Featuring delectable bites from shows like Haikyuu!!, and Laid-Back Camp, this anime-themed recipe book is a holiday gift that otakus can cherish for years to come. Help your loved one sport their love of anime in style with these anime-inspired bracelets…...
Shop These Black-Owned Fitness And Tech Gems To Gift For The Holiday
7+ hour, 4+ min ago (827+ words) [Thief in black mask - stock photo Thief in action carrying presents with balaclava on his face, dressed in black. Studio shot on white background.]BLACK ENTERPRISE's Black-Owned Holiday Gift Guide presents 10 exceptional companies, on day five, who transform fashion, wellness, audio,and athletic performance through their storytelling, craftsmanship, and purposeful approaches. Black-owned brands need support during the holiday gifting season and beyond to sustain economic growth. BLACK ENTERPRISE's Black-Owned Holiday Gift Guide presents 10 exceptional companies, on day five, who transform fashion, wellness, audio,and athletic performance through their storytelling, craftsmanship, and purposeful approaches. The global streetwear labels that reimagine retail join tech-forward audio brands which are designed by experts. The global fashion label Daily Paper combines African heritage with streetwear elements. The three childhood friends Hussein Suleiman, Jefferson Osei, and Abderrahmane Trabsini, transformed their 2008 creative blog into the Daily Paper…...
The REAL reason Woolworths changed their shopping bags
15+ hour, 40+ min ago (486+ words) Home " The REAL reason Woolworths changed their shopping bags "Crazy coincidence: Woolworths new white, transparent shopping bags is NOT a response to Vusi "Cat Matlalas "money bag testimony" Woolworths has been credited for rolling out new shopping bags just days after fraud-accused businessman Vusi "Cat" Matlala testified about using the item to stash money used for bribes. However, according to insiders, the timing of the move is merely a coincidence. On social media, Woolworths black shopping bags have been a source of many jokes and memes. Last week, the retailer seemingly responded to the commentary by rolling out white, transparent bags, after "tenderprenuer" Vusi "Cat" Matlala confessed to using the old ones to stash his cash in. However, insiders claim the timing was merely a coincidence. According to podcaster Dan Corder, anonymous sources within the company confirmed that there was…...
The Air Jordan 4 "Bred" Is Set To Return In 2026
23+ hour, 10+ min ago (299+ words) 2025 was a stellar year for actual sneaker aficionados. Nike and Jordan Brand released some of their most popular retro sneakers of yesteryear, and we were actually able to buy them, as the reselling game is all but dead at this point. Looking to take that energy in 2026, Nike is about to re-release some more Jordan grails that will surely bring a grin to the OGs of the game, including the sneaker that some consider the greatest Air Jordan of all time. Couple that with the fact that Nike has made the once painful Air Jordan 4 silhouette a bit more comfortable thanks to the good skating folks over at SB, these will definitely be a hard cop come next holiday season. As for the 2026 pair, this'Air Jordan 4'will feature the signature Black, Cement Grey, Summit White, and Fire Red colorway. You…...
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (434+ words) A video circulating online shows Family Dollar employees forcefully dragging a homeless, mentally ill woman out of a Detroit store, triggering a police investigation and raising questions from family members. The video clip spreading online shows one worker firmly tugging a woman by her coat and walking her out of the store. She grabs a cart and falls to the ground, but the worker continues to drag her across the floor while she holds on to the cart. She also tries to grab other items as she's being pulled toward the exit until she's finally booted from the establishment. According to WDIV, a Facebook Live captured the incident. "Excuse Me?': White'Woman Rejects $500 from Good Samaritan, Then Drops a Stereotype About Black Men So Wild It Sucked the Joy Out of the Whole Video Family members identified the woman who was…...
If You’re Gonna Shop, Make it Black-Owned
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1117+ words) Maya Angelou famously said, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." That goes double for corporate America." After doing the DEI dance for a few years in the wake of George Floyd's murder, the jig was up in 2025, when President Donald Trump took office again and launched a war on "woke." CEOs of retailers like"Walmart,"Target, and"Amazon"cozied up to the would-be dictator by showing their true colors, hoping to keep profits high " and keep Trump's knee off their necks. It's easy to believe the fight is over, and the bad guys won."But we can stand up to chain stores and big-box retailers who declared they are no longer checking for Black folks, if they ever really were." As the"Year of Black Resistance"comes to a close, we're doubling down on…...
Mayor Brandon Johnson Joins Families for Holiday Shopping at Pullman Walmart
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (862+ words) The Pullman Walmart was overflowing and stocked with energy, generosity, and community spirit as families, volunteers, corporate partners, and elected officials gathered for a festive night of holiday shopping on Chicago's South Side." The event, rooted in nearly three decades of service and giving, brought together leaders from across the city to ensure children and families received toys, warm clothing, and essential items during the holiday season. Mayor Brandon Johnson Helps Families Shop The highlight of the evening came when"Mayor Brandon Johnson"arrived to join families as they shopped for toys, winter clothes, and essential household items. The mayor moved through the aisles, greeting parents, children, and families and offering encouragement as volunteers assisted families in selecting gifts. Johnson praised the collective effort behind the event: "In a moment when so many basic government support systems are being undermined,…...
TikTok Shop Racks Up $500M In Black Friday Sales As Black Creators Urge Shoppers to ‘Buy Black’
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (354+ words) TikTok Shop recorded its biggest Black Friday'Cyber Monday weekend yet, with Black creators encouraging shoppers to support Black-owned brands. TikTok Shop saw its strongest Black Friday'Cyber Monday weekend yet, with Black creators using the moment to urge shoppers to support Black-owned businesses. "We buy Black on Black Friday over here. Here are the five businesses I am shopping today," influencer Talia Cadet said in a video that garnered over 48,000 views and over 4,000 likes. She highlighted several Black-owned favorites, including Elle Vie's body butter, shower gel, and body oils; Anima Iris hand-crafted Senegalese leather bags; Danessa Myricks' beauty gift set featuring four blushes; Elisa Johnson eyewear; and jewelry from Oma the Label. TikTok creator Fisayo OG also spotlighted several beauty and shapewear brands she supported over the weekend, including Meji Meji, Marviano Cosmetics, Fumi the Label, and Tarssee. "Happy shopping, and…...
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (180+ words) Source: Converse / Madhappy Converse announced its first-ever collaboration with Los Angeles-based clothing brand Madhappy, which will bring three flavors of the footwear company's iconic Chuck 70 silhouette. The Madhappy collaboration was announced on Thursday, and when it launches, it will feature minimalist takes on the Chuck 70, with Madhappy's flair for a modern, optimistic perspective. Per Converse: The Chuck has lived through decades, served as a canvas for various subcultures, accompanied all sorts of creators " yet it remains an enduring classic. Now, Madhappy breathes its uplifting ethos into the silhouette through intentional details, premium materials, and hand-done finishes, achieving a timeless but refreshed look. Worn-in but elevated." This latest collaboration comes on the heels of Nike x Converse's collaboration with the hit Netflix original series"Stranger Things, which is currently airing its fifth and final season." The Converse x Madhappy collection drops…...
Study: More Customers Giving Themselves 5-Finger Discount At Self-Checkout
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (387+ words) The act of skipping scanning is driven by a mix of moral justification and a sense of entitlement. A growing number of Americans are deliberately bypassing item scanners at self-checkout kiosks, "fighting" against corporate greed and causing retailers to take action." According to a new study by Lending Tree, the act of skip scanning is driven by a mix of moral justification and a sense of entitlement. Regardless of motive, this spike in retail shrinkage has prompted major companies to invest heavily in advanced surveillance technologies and retailers to seek more aggressive prosecution strategies. The widespread adoption of self-checkout machines, introduced by retailers to reduce labor costs, has inadvertently opened a new lane for shoplifters. Some instances involve simple human error, but a significant portion of inventory loss comes from intentional skip scanning, where customers fail to scan items while…...