Carmelo Anthony Presents Melo Made Collection 2

Carmelo Anthony, Melo Made

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NBA All-Star And Entrepreneur Carmelo Anthony, Draws On The Spirit Of Africa

 

By Nandi Howard · September 7, 2019

Yesterday evening, Carmelo Anthony presented in Harlem the second collection for his brand, Melo Made. In collaboration with designer Laduma Ngxokolo of MAXHOSA AFRICA, the pair created a love letter by using traditional fabrics to produce a modern bend. The collection includes strikes of red, orange, and yellow that relate back to the bright and bold colors or African heritage.

Anthony chose to work with Ngxokolo to help him capture the beauty, eclectic fashion, music, and culture of the continent. Anthony and Ngxokolo were inspired by Nelson Makamo, an artist based in Modimolle, Africa to help produce the presentation. Makamo is most known for his printmaking work at David Krut Print Studio in 2006. His work references children in rural parts in Africa and celebrating the allurement in anarchy.

Upon entry, guests were directed through a showcasing of Melo’s personal art collection, leading to an interactive painting installation by Makamo. Special guests included Antoine Bethea, Jidenna, PJ Tucker, Shiggy, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Tiwa Savage.

Upon entry, guests were directed through a showcasing of Melo’s personal art collection, leading to an interactive painting installation by Makamo. Special guests included Antoine Bethea, Jidenna, PJ Tucker, Shiggy, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Tiwa Savage.

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Central Park 5 Prosecutor Resigns as Columbia Law Professor After Protest

Central Park Five Prosecutor Elizabeth Lederer resigned as a part-time Columbia Law School professor on Wednesday (June 12) following a protest from The Black Law Students Association that called on her to quit. This comes after the highly acclaimed Netflix series When They See Us, which chronicles the story of the five teenagers who were wrongfully convicted of raping a jogger in 1989. 

Columbia's Dean Gillian Lester commented on the situation, telling Bloomberg, "The mini-series has reignited a painful—and vital—national conversation about race, identity, and criminal justice. I am deeply committed to fostering a learning environment that furthers this important and ongoing dialogue, one that draws upon the lived experiences of all members of our community and actively confronts the most difficult issues of our time." 

Link: https://www.vladtv.com/article/255630/central-park-5-prosecutor-resigns-as-columbia-law-professor-after-protest?fbclid=IwAR0suD9_-piaD7mee96XO7VtPA8xEHyJnNboGqNrYpvwc6aPFnAX7Icvsbs