Happy Sunday! Whether you’re a new subscriber or an existing subscriber, welcome back. Here are a few things you should check out from this week!
Lil Baby has been one of the premier rappers from Atlanta for the last few years. Seeing another side of popular artists always helps to see the larger picture of their lives, their art, and their inspirations. Architectural Digest did a tour of Lil Baby's Atlanta home. His home is filled with statement pieces and neutral tones. He also has beautiful interior design decisions such as a fireplace in the bathroom. Check out some photos and the tour below.
Jude Bellingham is an English football player currently playing for Real Madrid in Spain. This week he became a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton and announced it with a photo shoot done by the incomparable Gabriel Moses. As always, Gabriel captures his subject perfectly and does so in a unique way. Athletes and other celebrities collaborate with fashion houses often and sometimes it all seems the same. It's good to see something different. Check out some photos below.
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This week, Time for Kids revealed the 2024 Kid of the Year. The winner was Heman Bekele from Virgina. He's a scientist who developed a soap that could be used to deliver medication to treat skin cancers, including melanoma.
Rukia Bulle won the 2024 British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) News Komla Dumor Award. She is a journalist from Kenya who focuses on human interest stories.
Kamala's campaign has been picking up steam in all kinds of interesting ways. This week, 16 American designers collaborated for an exclusive election-themed collection. They collectively go by the name "Designers for Democracy."
The Harlem Renaissance will always be remembered as a time of Black creativity, resilience, and activism. New York Times and U.S. Bank will be celebrating that legacy in their August 18th print edition. The 12-page zine will feature work exclusively from Black writers, storytellers, artists, designers, and creatives.
Beyond the Bassline is a new library exhibition in Suffolk Libraries that will celebrate 500 years of Black British music. The exhibition will include original records, nostalgic film footage, and will go through every genre from jazz, afroswing, and reggae to jungle and grime.
Song of the Week: “You Don’t Know” by Ambré feat. Alex Isley (USA)