With the proliferation of social media and technology, sneakerhead culture has risen to the forefront of popular culture. What once was an underground movement, has become a part of the public conversation. From athletes to celebrities, CEOs to hipsters, you will see sneakerheads in every level of society, all bonded in the love and passion for kicks. Columbus in particular, has a growing sneakerhead culture. Not only does it have a specialized sneaker boutique in the Short North, Sole Classics, but the city now has a semi-annual sneaker convention called SneakerFreaks.  The most recent 2015 and March 2016 events were able to draw 2,000+…

“To be black and conscious in America is to be in a constant state of rage.” – James Baldwin That quote has come into prominence in a big way recently in predominately African-American circles because constant state of rage is probably the best way to describe the collective Black American psyche in 2016. Which makes sense when you look around and see the state of affairs that we are in. Donald Trump is literally a step away from becoming president. This is the same guy who when discussing with his team how to court African-American voters decided that this was…

From dreams of being in the NFL to goals of becoming a successful entrepreneur, Quentin Jones’ shift of vision is now a tangible inspiration to others around him. Before the rest of us had any idea who we were taking to prom, the How to Maneuver Through College author was already on his way to El Paso, Texas to begin his career in college football. After a couple of transfers, Jones graduated from Youngstown State University. After receiving a Master’s Degree in Strategic Leadership from the University of Charleston, Jones returned to Columbus unsure of his next step. “I wasn’t…