And swoosh just like that the biggest sneaker brand just bought one of the coolest sneaker brands. The Nike brand just got bigger as the company announced the purchase of Converse, the celebrated maker of Chuck Taylor’s for $305 million. See the full press release here. http://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/10/business/10NIKE.html #getWright @MsMichelWright
While we watch the Olympic games going on now in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil we also must remember the history of our athletes who competed, won and were not really celebrated. In 1936, 18 Black Athletes participated in the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. A film has been released about the things they enduring going […]
Ha! Music certainly plays a big role in my life. A lot of you have seen my Instagram posts singing or rapping to songs that get me hyped up and motivated before my show each morning. Well, our Commander in Chief uses music to get hyped up too. Check out President Barack Obama losing himself […]
Every morning on my drive into work I’m singing and thinking to myself, “Ooh, I sound good” lol. I don’t but I keep on singing. You probably do the same thing on your commute and you know they call it ‘Car Karaoke.’ Our first Lady Michelle Obama was riding around and singing her heart out […]
Just when we thought we had our stuff together on the fitness tip, a young trainer reminds us it takes strength to stay in shape. You’ve got to check out this young Jamaican trainer who motivates his young friends. Let it motivate you too. #getWright @MsMichelWright
You’ve heard by now that Miss Jill Scott became Mrs.Mike Dobson over the weekend but did you know that Big Daddy Kane was there to perform? No worries, I got what we all missed. Check out Kane doing his thing at Jilly’s wedding. #getWright @MsMichelWright
WOW! Milan Fashion Week is in full effect with new previously unreleased music from Prince premiering during a showing of the upcoming Versace Men’s Collection. What do you think of the music? Watch & Listen. #getWright @MsMichelWright #summer16
This man was wise beyond his young years. Check out this video from 1992 with Tupac speaking on so many things that still have relevancy today. Happy Birthday Tupac! #getWright @MsMichelWright
Remember Rappin’ Duke, duh-ha duh-ha well check out Jazz singer, Maiya Sykes singing Biggie’s “Juicy.” Happy Black Music Month ya’ll. Enjoy! #getWright @MsMichelWright
Technology has caught up with our President and linked him forever with singer Rihanna. Look at this video of our Commander In Chief doing ‘Work, Work, Work, Work.’ #getWright @MsMichelWright
Some of our issues don’t get talked about because of shame and secrecy. However, talking is a way of purging and laying everything out on the table for discussion, dissection and discovery about ourselves. Check out this TEDxTalk that just might challenge your current mindset. #GetWright @MsMichelWright
Singer Beyonce made a strong statement both visually and lyrically with her song ‘Lemonade.‘ There is a woman in the video whose mere presence makes a strong statement. Her name is Paulette Leaphart. Take a look at her story. #NoShame #GetWright @MsMichelWright
