Adidas Joins Disney's Create 100 Auction with a Pair Inspired by Princess Tiana

We sat down with designer Kimmiski Adams to talk about designing for Disney, sneaker inspiration, and the nostalgia that makes this pair a special pickup for a lucky winner.

Features, Featured, InterviewsChan-LoOctober 16, 2023Features, Interviews, Kimmiski Adams, adidas

Action Items: A Breakdown on Sneaker Brands Delivering on their Promises to Black People

An OP-ED that dives into the depths of sneaker brands and their promises to our communities.

FeaturesTyrone VoidAugust 6, 2023Adidas, nike, blm, Jordan Brand, Features, Op-Ed

Beyond Sneakers: Chasity Hopkins

CNK chatted with the founder of Single Mommies Can, Chasity Hopkins, to hear about the amazing work she + team are doing to create resources and life skills for a marginalized group of young women.

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsJune 20, 2023Beyond Sneakers, Single Mommies Can, Features, Chasity Hopkins

Event Recap: CNK's PowHER Forward Mentor Workshop on 'Building Bigger Before Burnout'

One of our favorite teachers, Jeremy Gant, stops by to teach more about the power of YOU in our PowHER Forward workshop.

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsMay 8, 2023PowHER Forward, Mentor, Community, Features

Beyond Sneakers: Jarren Small

CNK chatted with Hometown Hero, Jarren Small, to hear about the amazing work he + team are doing to level up our education systems.

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsApril 26, 2023Beyond Sneakers, Features, Jarren Small, RWAR

The Jordan Women’s Collective Returns for 2023 with a New Class of Innovators

Jordan Brand’s 2023 Women’s Collective brings together ladies from NYC, LA, and Chicago who are pushing the boundaries of basketball and sneaker culture.

FeaturesChan-LoMarch 30, 2023Jordan Women's Collective, Jordan Women, Features

CNK Spotlight: 13 Small Black-Owned Businesses We’re Shopping

It’s Black History Month, sis, we’re only shopping black!

FeaturesAshley DraytonFebruary 6, 2023Features, black-owned, small business

OPINION: Allyship in Sneakers

What does allyship really mean?

FeaturesTyrone VoidJanuary 29, 2023Allyship, Op-Ed, Features, SneakHer Culture

CNK Presents: The Ladies of PREMIUM GOODS.

We took to the Houston streets to highlight the amazing ladies behind local sneaker store, Premium Goods.

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsJanuary 23, 2023Premium Goods, The Ladies of Series, SneakHer Culture, Features

Event Recap: CLASS Bookstore opens in Third Ward Houston

Dara and David are creating community in a special way. Congrats! 🎉

FeaturesCNK StaffJanuary 1, 2023Event Recap, Class Bookstore, Community, Features

CNK at Home: 19 Items You Need This Fall

time to get cozy with a few of our favorite things.

FeaturesAshley DraytonOctober 31, 2022Features, cnk at home, Fall

My Sneaker Story: Lucy Crivelli Frey

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, we’re reminded that celebrating women of color is not segmented to a particular month. Lucy Crivelli Frey is building her own table that deserves flowers all year round.

The Jordan Brand Family Goes Back-to-School

Calling all Comeback Kids!

Featured, Features, Sneaker StyleCassidy EdwardsAugust 10, 2022Jordan Brand, Features

EVENT RECAP: CNK'S POWHER FORWARD WORKSHOP ON 'MINDFULNESS THROUGH MUSIC'

Lia Watson and DJ Supastar came through to drop gems in our PowHER Forward Mentor Workshop at Footlocker. Topic? MINDFULNESS THROUGH MUSIC.

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsJune 29, 2022PowHER Forward, Community, Mentor, Features

Event Recap: CNK's PowHER Forward Workshop on 'Creative Activism'

Amanda Wicks came through to drop gems in our PowHER Forward Mentor Workshop at BeSocial. Topic? CREATIVE ACTIVISM.

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsMarch 19, 2022PowHER Forward, Mentor, Women's History Month, Features

How Converse Is Strengthening Its Relationships With The Black Community

What the brand is doing now and what they're planning for the future.

Mexican American UCLA Soccer Star Reilyn Turner Earns Nike's First Student Athlete Sponsorship

UCLA athlete Reilyn Turner has officially made Nike herstory.

FeaturesGuest UserJanuary 24, 2022Features, Reilyn Turner, UCLA, Nike, Nike Student Athlete Sponsorship, Amelia McBride

Chick Chat: Motivating through Music with DJ CLASSICNEWWAVE

In celebration of National DJ Day, we took it to the East Coast to vibe with the fly girl herself. The talented DJ CLASSICNEWWAVE lets us into her world of music + sneakers.

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsJanuary 20, 2022Chick Chat, Features, DJ CLASSICNEWWAVE

My Sneaker Story: Jeremy Gant

We landed in H-town to vibe with Jeremy Gant. A teacher who is owning her impact through learning and lyrics.

Event Recap: CNK's PowHER Forward Mentor Brunch

Welcome to our 1st PowHER Forward Mentor Brunch! We created a vibe in Houston that promoted female empowerment through an immersive mentor workshop with an amazing group of teenage girls. #CreateTheCommunity

FeaturesCassidy EdwardsDecember 23, 2021PowHER Forward, Mentor, Community, Features

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