Category: Culture
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Gallery: Sneaker Ball 2024
Check out photos from the 2024 Change Our Future Sneaker Ball held on Thursday, June 20 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Vie by Cescaphe in Philadelphia, PA.
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Sneaker Ball 2024: Meet the Award Recipients
Every year, the Change Our Future Foundation (founded by Browns’ Rodney and Erika McLeod) hosts its coveted Sneaker Ball gala. Each year, the organization hands out prestigious awards to those making lasting impacts in the community. This year, William McKant and Chela Wallace will be awarded the Changing Lives award, given to those making an…
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2024 Mental Health Series: WR Calvin Ridley, Tennessee Titans
“My plan was to get through another season with pills and shots. Do my job. Grit it out. I suited up Week 1 a shell of myself, but I played.” These words were spoken by All-Pro wide receiver, Calvin Ridley, who focused on pushing through pain – both physically and mentally. The Tennessee Titan got…
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How to Dress for the 4th Annual Change Our Future Sneaker Ball in June
Heading to the 4th Annual Change Our Future Sneaker Ball in June? Check out these five outfit ideas to rock at this year’s event. You can get tickets for the event here. Get ready to shine with this dazzling outfit! Slip into the sequined jersey tank dress that hugs your curves and catches the light…
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Spotify data reveals the best NFL touchdown songs
Author’s Note: The information from this article is taken from JustGamblers. Learn more about JustGamblers here. A new study has revealed the best NFL touchdown songs. The study, by sports betting experts JustGamblers, created an index score by analyzing the data Spotify uses to classify songs, looking at the danceability, energy, loudness, and valence (how happy or…
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Ultimate Guide to Philadelphia Eagles Women’s Football Festival 2024
The Philadelphia Eagles Women’s Football Festival returns to Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The all-day event includes Eagles-themed activities and special appearances from the players. Because there’s lots to do and the day goes by quickly, I’ve laid out a few potential itineraries to follow to get…
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REVIEW: WYN Beauty by Serena Williams is the real deal
Being a sports content creator is hard in a world of makeup, health and wellness, TikTok dancing and fashion. When the sports world gets a little collaboration with another area of pop culture, of course I’m going to jump on the opportunity. That’s exactly what happened when I walked into Ulta last week and saw…
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LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson release juicy ‘Chip Kelly’ podcast episode
There’s Taylor Swift and Kanye West. There’s Kendrick Lamar and Drake. And then there’s LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson, a fiery pair of former Philadelphia Eagles players. The reason why they even have the title of “former” can be directed to the name of a coach who left a sour taste in Philly’s mouth. Chip…
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REVIEW: “Quiet on Set” Nickelodeon Documentary leaves you unsettled
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is a tell-all Nickelodeon documentary that exposes the horrendous acts producers and staff on set did to the child actors. It follows the rise of popular shows like All That, Drake & Josh, and many others created by producer Dan Schneider. Among those involved in these…
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Miss America 2024: Betting Odds
The Miss America pageant will take place in early January in Walt Disney World. 51 of the nation’s brightest and most talented women will compete for the Miss America crown and spend the next year traveling to support her platform. The Miss America pageant will be held starting January 6-14, each day a different competition…
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Sneaker Ball reminds us why football brings brotherly (and sisterly) love
If someone asks you what “City of Brotherly Love” means, point them to the Change Our Future Sneaker Ball. The Third Annual Change Our Future Sneaker Ball, presented by Wingstop Charities, might be an event that raises money to provide enriching opportunities for youth in Philadelphia, but on a deeper level, it’s so much more.…
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Sneaker Ball 2023: Meet the Game Changer Award Recipients
A football player. A gastroenterologist. An actress. What do these three have in common? Their commitment to enriching their communities. The 3rd Annual Sneaker Ball philanthropy event hosted by Change Our Future – a foundation started by former Eagles and current Browns safety Rodney McLeod and his wife Erika – is one week away. Each…
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Sneaker Ball 2023: Style Tips
The 3rd Annual Change Our Future Foundation’s Sneaker Ball is just a few weeks away. If you haven’t gotten your shoes yet, take a look at some potential options below for stylish ideas. 1. The Barbie With the Barbie movie about to take the summer by storm, you might want to bring some stylish elements…
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Sneaker Ball 2023: How you can attend
Why WOULDN’T you want to dance the night away in sneakers and support a great cause? The 3rd annual Change Our Future Sneaker Ball is coming back to Philly for another year of fashion meeting philanthropy. Founded by NFL safety and former Philadelphia Eagle Rodney McLeod alongside his wife Erika, Change Our Future drives inspiration…
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Counting down to the crown: Miss New Jersey 2023
Author’s Note: This article will frequently be updated as more Miss NJ candidates discuss their journeys to the crown. Keep checking back as more candidates will be highlighted on this article. Preparing for a pageant might only seem like a day-long endeavor. For Miss New Jersey, however, preparation begins a year prior. Miss New Jersey…
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TikTok user helps you figure out your favorite Taylor Swift album
Now that we dove completely into the Eras Tour, you might be wondering what your go-to Eras look should be if you were lucky enough to snag tickets. Maybe you could gain inspiration from your favorite album?? A classic red lip-cat eye makeup look from “1989” or a black sparkly ensemble from “reputation” could do.…
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Philly prepares for “Taylgates” ahead of three-day Eras tour
No tickets? Just Breathe. If something Philadelphia Eagles fans know All Too Well, it’s how to tailgate when a major event happens. For Philly fans, It’s Time To Go to the Eras Tour, and the city is filled with Taylor Swift activities to enjoy the three-day fun. Those fans, some camping out at Lincoln Financial…
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In the Know: 2023 Writers’ Strike
Close to 12,000 writers have been on strike since May 2, 2023 are on strike following an ongoing labor dispute between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). This marks the largest American film and television production interruption since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fourth largest…
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In The Know: Shareholders and the state of our country
“We are at a crucial turning point in our country.” This is what one TikToker (@hunteraleecee) said in a 9-minute video discussing the current state of our country following the Congressional hearing of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about the app’s alleged surveillance on American citizens, leading to a debate on banning the app. The…
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Introducing “McGraw Media”
What if you could have a journalist, social media manager and public relations practitioner all in one? Welcome to “McGraw Media,” a one woman show providing you the very best in media and communications for your company’s brand image. Instead of working with some cookie-cutter PR firm, choose my services to help you achieve the…
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