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Ryan Coogler’s critically acclaimed film, Sinners, was released in April of this year. On a $90 million budget, the film has now made over $300 million globally and has been successful enough that some fans have called for a sequel, which Ryan Coogler has shut down. The story in the film takes place in Clarksdale, Mississippi but was filmed in Louisiana due to tax credit issues and lack of sound stages. Despite being the center of the film, Clarksdale doesn’t have any movie theaters. Petitions were written, calls were made, and this week, there was a screening in Clarksdale where the film is set. The residents got an opportunity to see a film at the Clarksdale Civic Auditorium.
Earlier this month, Maryland lawmakers were proposing a bill to study reparations and some steps that could be taken. The bill was subsequently vetoed by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. Many saw this veto as a betrayal to the people and as a Black governor, as someone who didn’t care about his base. This week, he defended his position and commented that he didn’t believe now was the “time for another multiyear study on something that we already know.” He received some pushback and reminded people of the work he has done in Maryland with HBCUs and the policies that his administration has put in place to benefit the state. Reparations have always been a talking point and the stakeholders in Maryland are adamant about this specific bill as well as confident it will be eventually put through.
We promised you a monthly guide and we’re finally delivering on the promise. Our monthly guides will be lists and information about things to do in certain cities. Malindi Press is committed to not only providing the best content but also sharing great experiences for our readers. For starters, we’ll only focus on New York (with a touch of London and Paris). As time progresses, we’ll add other major cities in the U.S. and international cities as well. With that said, enjoy our first Malindi Guide below for June 2025.
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After an 11-year hiatus, Clipse have released their lead single “Ace Trumpets” off their 4th album “Let God Sort Em Out.”
Stacy Spikes, MoviePass cofounder, has acquired a $100 million investment to launch Hollywood’s first daily fantasy entertainment platform.
Will Huston, founder of Bay Street Hospitality, has started a $430 million investment fund for the hospitality sector.
Fashion tech startup, Doji, raises $14 million to have virtual fittings using AI avatars.
NBA star, Russell Westbrook has been selected as the creative director for a sports and entertainment district in downtown Oklahoma City.
Olympic gold medalists Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, and Tara Davis-Woodhall will be advisory owners for the track and field league, Athlos.
Conversations this week
Tyler, the Creator, speaks with Converse in London about his upcoming 1908 collection.
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Song of the Week: “Ace Trumpets” by Clipse (U.S.A.)
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