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#PleaseExplain: James Whitner Talks Black Ownership in Streetwear

September 26th, 2024· 2.6K views· 1:00
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Introducing Please Explain, a new explainer show hosted by Complex's EIC Aria Hughes, that adds context, not confusion, to the internet.Her first guest is James Whitner of The Whitaker Group, who discusses why there is a lack of Black ownership in streetwear, sneakers down-trending, misinformation, and more. #PleaseExplain.