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Black ABC’s: soulful educational flashcards from 1970s Chicago
7th August 2013 | GabstamaticWhilst procrastinating doing research on Pinterest I came across an image of the most adorable black girl with pigtails and the caption ‘S is for Soul Sister’. After some more digging I came across a website where I found out this … Read More
[iamthenublack] Tessa G of Art Rhymes & Life
11th July 2011 | Gabstamatic
Introduce yourself
My name is Tessa G. I’m a 2o yr old visual artist from the south-side of Chicago. I attend Illinois State University as an Arts Technology major. Art is a major part of my life. It … Read More
Just Do It: Nike Senior Designer Jason Mayden
21st May 2010 | GabstamaticIt’s like a sneaker head’s dream come true. “When I grow up, I want to work for Nike” was probably the line Jason Mayden told his classmates when asked what he wanted to do as a dream job. Well, it … Read More
iamthenublack: Autumn Merritt of Solemates Chicago
29th March 2010 | Gabstamatic
introduce yourself
I am Autumn Merritt: a boutique owner: one half of Solemates, aspiring fashion designer: the Madame of Sir & Madame, a stylist, a teacher, a wife and mother.
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thenublack ♥’s: Soulmates Chicago
29th March 2010 | GabstamaticThis right here is just beautiful! Autumn & Brian Merritt started up Solemates Chicago in 2006 to cater to the needs of those looking for fashion with a little more substance. SC is also the concept shop for The Brooklyn … Read More
thenublack ♥s COCA
10th February 2010 | GabstamaticChicago is in the house folks! Bringing you the flyest in all things creative – COCA has all the bases covered.
Current: EMBEDDED
23rd November 2009 | GabstamaticCheck out Current’s music series EMBEDDED featuring Mos Def.
via Current
rock this: Enstrumental
11th October 2008 | GabstamaticWhile feeding my current T-Shirt obsession, I stumbled across Enstrumental. Having collaborated with the likes of Lupe Fiasco and been given the thumbs up by Barack Obama, these guys are definately making the right moves.
“Due to one-night … Read More