As the Serena Williams Design Crew continues to build, we sat down with Houston artist and designer Kimmiski Adams to talk SWDC and why Black and Brown designers deserve to raise the bar.

Black Lives Matter, Chickspiration, Featured, Features, InterviewsChan-LoSeptember 15, 2021Features, Feature, BLM, Kimmiski Adams, SWDC, Serena Williams

OPINION: HBO's 'The Hype' Reminds Us That Black Women Deserve More

Spoiler Alert.

Black Lives Matter, Featured, Features, Sneaker StyleChan-LoAugust 31, 2021Black Lives Matter, BLM, Features, The Hype

Allyson Felix Launches Her Own Shoe Company Saysh

Creating new lanes, and new sneakers.

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsJune 25, 2021Saysh, Allyson Felix, Features, BLM

Jordan Brand Sends a Powerful Message with a Roster of 11 WNBA Players

There’s power in numbers.

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsJune 22, 2021Jordan Brand, Jordan Women, WNBA, BLM, Features

Community Voices with Chantel Mack

Chantel Mack is not only a community leader at The Whitaker Group, she takes her passion to create impactful change straight to the streets. We had the opportunity to vibe with her about why leaving a footprint is much more than just a social media trending topic.

Adidas' "Impossible Is Nothing" Campaign Leads With Black Women

Hello Beyonce. Hello Candace Parker. Hello WNBA.

Incorp[HER]ated Teams Up with Champs Sports for an Air Max Day Workshop

The ladies of Incorp[HER]ated curated an immersive Air Max Day Workshop centered around mentoring youth. WE STAN. #AIRYOURWAY

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsApril 2, 2021IncorpHERated, SneakHer Culture, Features, BLM

Black Girl Ventures Teams Up With Nike

Got 99 problems, but a PITCH ain’t one.

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsMarch 26, 2021Black Girl Ventures, Nike, BLM, Features

Reebok Announces Portia Blunt as the new VP of Apparel

Reebok continues to expand their roster with amazing women.

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsMarch 9, 2021Portia Blunt, Reebok, SneakHer Culture, BLM, Features

10 Sneaker/Streetwear Designers You Should Know

Designers in our space deserve the stage. Get to know the ladies who are blazing trails.

FeaturesCNK StaffMarch 4, 2021BLM, Women's History Month, SneakHer Culture, Features

The HoneyBeez Are Still Inspiring Us To Dream Crazier with Nike

Make your own MOVEMENT. A relevant message, a year later.

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsJuly 29, 2020HoneyBeez, Nike, Features, Black Lives Matter, BLM

Undoing The System: How Adidas Became a Shoe Industry Case Study

From workplace wokeness and internal organization to the removal of a top decision maker, Adidas employees have been steadfast in their pursuit of a workspace that is actually inclusive. What did it take to really drive change?

Features, FeaturedChan-LoJune 30, 2020Editorial, CNK Editorial, Black Lives Matter, BLM

Dear Sneaker Brands: We Need More Executive Leadership, Not More Promises

Since the beginning of June, brands have been quick to post and pledge money but, what we really need are seats at the top tier tables.

Features, FeaturedChan-LoJune 25, 2020Features, Editorial, CNK Editorial, Black Lives Matter, BLM

Join Beyonce to Support Our Community with the Black Parade Route

“Being Black is your activism.”

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsJune 23, 2020Beyonce, Shop Black, Features, Black Parade, Black Lives Matter, BLM

Black Owned Bookstores You Should Be Supporting Right Now

What good is your resistance reading list if you’re not shopping with the very people you’re attempting to support?

Featured, FeaturesChan-LoJune 4, 2020Shop Black, Bookstores, Black Lives Matter, BLM

Chick Chat: Creating An Inclusive Space With The Founders of The Move

CNK joins the co-founders of THE MOVE to learn how they are taking their passions for health and wellness to create a space in the fitness community for women of color.

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsMay 11, 2020Chick Chat, The Move, Features, SneakHer Culture, Black Lives Matter, BLM

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