Allie’s Donuts, a donut shop located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is now being fully operated and staffed full-time by owner Matt Drescher after employees began to receive threats following the store’s announcement that they would no longer offer discounts to police officers.
Drescher shared the news in an Instagram video, where he explained he is now the only one working in the store due to concerns for employee safety. He also explained the abusive comments online came after Drescher made it clear he and his business are against police brutality and systemic racism in the criminal justice system. He said, “Due to all of the unfortunate threats that we've gotten and just the climate that it is, a lot of the employees don't feel safe working here right now," he continued, "I respect their choice, and they're safe at home. Nothing has happened to their job. I'm here right now, have the mixes on the table and I'm going to make as many [donuts] as I can."
The police and military discount is just 10 percent, but the firm stance in solidarity with police brutality victims seemed to have upset many customers.
The company had already previously aligned itself with Black Lives Matter activists, writing in an Instagram post, “We're fed up. Until local police take action to solve problems with racism and injustice, Allie's Donuts will choose to stand with the people of our great state."
Top Dawg Entertainment Presents "Above And Beyond"
Top Dawg Entertainment announced a food box giveaway with the Think Watts Foundation.
We’ve seen Kendrick Lamar on the front lines of the protests several times, most recently popping up in Compton this weekend. The world-class rapper has always been vocal about racism and being black in America, addressing the issue on his classic album To Pimp A Butterfly. A representative of Top Dawg Entertainment, the label has just announced that they’re bossing up and giving away boxes of free food, water, and supplies in their hometowns.
Top Dawg Entertainment has teamed up with the Think Watts Foundation to present “Above and Beyond,” a free food distribution event for the Watts community.
The event has been sponsored by Beyond Meat, meaning that healthy alternatives will be available to everybody, even those who eat plant-based. Additional sponsors include Aqua Equity, Community Healing Gardens, GodissLove, and Primestor.
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“Above and Beyond” will take place on Wednesday, June 10 in several key Watts locations. TDE will distribute thousands of food boxes from the Jordan Downs community to the Nickerson Gardens.
The Top Dawg Entertainment family is committed to enriching the Watts community, traditionally holding events on a yearly basis during the holiday season. This time around, they’re giving back because the world needs it. With the current pandemic and a rebellion against police violence and systemic racism, TDE is doing what they can.
Joe Rogan Remembers Anthony Bourdain On Anniversary Of His Death
Joe Rogan takes a moment to reflect on Anthony Bourdain’s passing on the anniversary of his death.
Anthony Bourdain passed away a year ago today, to the surprise of many, after taking his own life. The famous chef and TV personality was 61 years old when he hanged himself. As details came to light following his death, it was revealed that he did suffer from depression, while there were no narcotics in his system at the time he died.
In reflecting on Bourdain today, Rogan expressed his admiration for Bourdain, and equally, his regret that he wasn’t able to help Bourdain through whatever he was dealing with at the time. “I really admired Bourdain, and I couldn’t imagine that a guy like him would ever get to the point where he would want to take his own life. I just thought he was one of the coolest people alive and that his perspective and insight would navigate him through the most difficult of waters that many people encounter in life,” Rogan wrote, before adding: “To this day I’ll think about him and wonder if I could have steered him into a better place if I was around during his last day.”
In the image of the post, Rogan shared a piece of original artwork that hangs on the wall at this podcast studio, serving as a constant reminder of Bourdain.
Check out his IG post below.
Pusha T Offers COVID-19 Relief To Norfolk With "Feed Your City Challenge"
Pusha T teamed up with music exec Tony Draper and former NBA star Ricky Davis to launch the Feed Your City Challenge in Norfolk, Virginia.
Pusha T has partnered with music industry veteran Tony Draper and former NBA star Ricky Davis to bring the Feed Your City Challenge to his hometown of Norfolk, Virginia. This helpful initiative, which aims to offer aid and relief to families impacted by COVID-19 in the Virginia city, kicked off on Saturday morning (June 6th) at the Military Circle Mall in Norfolk. The trio will be providing groceries and Personal Protective Equipment supplies anyone who shows up to the event a contactless drive-thru lane delivery method. All social distancing guidelines outlined by the CDC will also be in effect. Pusha shared some photos of the set-up process on Instagram, encouraging his followers in Norfolk to “pull up.”
“TODAY IS THE DAY!!!” he wrote on a photo of himself prepping some food. “#FEEDYOURCITYCHALLENGE HITS NORFOLK VA AT NOON ON THE PARKING GROUNDS OF MILITARY CIRCLE MALL!!! #757 PULL UP AND GET GROCERIES AND OTHER ESSENTIALS. THIS IS FOR EVERYBODY!!! THIS WILL BE A NON-CONTACT/DRIVE-THRU EVENT.”
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These efforts are in collaboration with Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander, Chief Larry D. Boone of the Norfolk Police Department, and the Economic Development Authority for the City of Norfolk. Pusha decided to join forces with Tony, who founded Houston’s Suave House Records, and Ricky after learning about the work the latter had done with The Ricky Davis Legacy Foundation in H-Town. To learn more or donate, click here.
KFC Is Debuting A New Chicken Sandwich To Compete With Popeyes
KFC is entering the chicken sandwich competition with their brand new menu offering.
Popeyes really got all the free promo when they released their much-talked about chicken sandwich. For whatever case, the world was all too excited to try the sandwich, and with social media helping keep the sandwich in constant conversation, it meant that it was sold out almost immediately when it first debuted.
Well, it seems like KFC wants a piece of the chicken sandwich action, and really, why shouldn't they? The fast food restaurant is, after all, also all about fried chicken. Lo and behold: the "KFC Chicken Sandwich." A name that tells you exactly what it is.
Andrea Zahumensky, KFC's chief marketing officer, says this new chicken sandwich "boasts an upgrade of every single component" from their last sandwich debut, the "Crisp Colonel."
Apparently, it took a year to perfect their chicken sandwich, and now they're finally ready to let the world have a bite. The sandwich is debuting at certain locations in Orlando, Florida for a trial period, while there are plans to roll it out at more than 4,000 KFC locations if all goes well.
Froot Loops’ Toucan Sam Redesign Has Everyone Up In Arms
The internet thinks that the new Toucan Sam design needs some work.
Fruit Loops revealed a new design for their signature character Toucan Sam in an advertisement on May 5th and, in true Twitter/IG fashion, fans of the cereal did not hesitate from sharing their harsh opinions on the new mascot.
The cereal company uploaded the ad to Youtube with the caption, "Toucan Sam is here with new adventures and a brand new look." Fruit Loops also shared the redesign for the beloved cereal’s mascot to their Instagram page on May 8th. See below for the newly imagined Toucan Sam.
The original Toucan Sam became the official mascot for the cereal back in 1963 and that nostalgic history with the character is likely the driving force behind why the internet was not having it.
The post has now amassed over 4,000 comments from fans going in on 2020 Sam. Among the comments:
“That’s not Sam. Maybe that’s sams half brother twice removed”
“I never want someone to lose their job... but your company needs a new marketing team”
“Wtf is this. Looks like a bad acid trip here”
Twitter also didn’t hold back from tearing Sam up, using the hashtag #NotMyToucanSam to share their brutal criticisms, with some users even offering their own iterations.
Ben & Jerry’s Nike SB Low Sneakers Come In A Giant Pint Of Ice Cream
Friends & Family pairs of the Ben & Jerry’s Nike SB Dunk Low “Chunky Dunky” will be packaged in a collector’s box.
The release of the 7-Eleven x Nike SB Dunk Low has been canceled so foodies and sneakerheads only have one official drop to look forward to: the Ben & Jerry’s x Nike collaboration.
In one of the strangest moves, Nike decided to team up with Ben & Jerry’s for a brand new pair of the Nike SB Dunk Lows. With tons of colors packed into the kicks, tons of details have already been revealed about the upcoming release. Set to drop in the next few days, the “Chunky Dunky” colorway is nearly ready to make our quarantine a little more stylish and it’s coming with a box that you’ll never want to give up.
If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on these later this month, you likely will be admiring every aspect of this limited release. According to Sneaker News, the first few pairs of these will be packaged inside of a giant pint of ice cream, modeled after Ben & Jerry’s classic imagery. While only the Friends & Family pairs will come with this box, this is still on pace to be one of the most exciting sneaker releases of the year.
Will you be trying to pick up a pair when they drop? The “Chunky Dunky” colorway of the Ben & Jerry’s x Nike SB Dunk Low will hit select skate shops on May 23 before they are sold on the Nike SNKRS app on May 26.
FDA Says Food Trucks Used To Store COVID-19 Bodies Can Still Be Used Afterward
The FDA details how food trucks used to transport dead COVID-19 patients should be cleaned before reuse.
The FDA has released a guide to cleaning food transport vehicles that have been rented for the “preservation of human remains,” of COVID-19 patients.
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The FDA guide reads, in part, “Refrigerated food transport vehicles and refrigerated food storage units used for the temporary preservation of human remains during the COVID-19 pandemic subsequently can be safely used for food transport and food storage under certain circumstances. It is important that food is protected during transport and storage to ensure food is safe for humans and animals and that conditions do not exist that may adulterate the food. Before returning to service to transport or store human or animal food, refrigerated food transport vehicles and refrigerated food storage units used to hold human remains during the COVID-19 pandemic should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.”
The trucks have been used at hospitals, morgues, and funeral homes as another means to store bodies, as the healthcare system has become overwhelmed with deaths.
Luckily, the guide does, at least, state that any truck that is “is permeated by offensive odors that cannot be eliminated through cleaning and disinfecting,” should be disposed of completely.
Check out the guide for yourself here.
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Post Malone Classes Up With Major Wine Announcement
Post Malone announces the launch of his new rosé, Maison No. 9, which will be available this summer.
When you picture Post Malone in your head, you likely see him with a can of Bud Light in one hand and a cigarette between his lips. While he loves to get down on the weekend with a nice cold can of beer, the 24-year-old recording artist also has a refined taste for the finer things in life.
Today, he’s announcing his most recent project, launching a French rosé called Maison No. 9.
Not many people would associate Post Malone with a relaxing glass of wine. However, the man has kept some secrets over the years and this must be one of them.
The idea was established a combination of Post Malone’s love of the Mediterranean lifestyle and a best-in-class winery. The rosé will launch this summer through a partnership between the rapper, his manager Dre London, and his friend James Morrissey of Global Brand Equities.
“Rosé is for when you want to get a little fancy,” says Post. “It’s a nice switch up and I have been thinking about doing my own wine for a while. It was great to work with Global Brand Equities because they saw the vision and we got to do some super cool stuff. Maison No. 9 goes down smooth, and you’re all going to love it!”
The high-quality, accessible rosé is made in Provence, France, where Posty regularly traveled last year in between tour dates. The affordable rosé was also worked on by Alexis Cornu, a medaled winemaker.
Maison No. 9 was inspired by Post’s favorite tarot card, the Nine of Swords, which represents the daily challenges that we all face. There’s nothing a glass of rosé can’t fix, right?
It will be available exclusively online and in stores nationwide beginning in June.
Will you be giving it a try?
Ben & Jerry’s Nike SB Dunk Low Collab Release Date Revealed
The Ben & Jerry’s Nike SB Dunk Low collab will release later this month.
Is there a better late-night snack than a pint of Ben & Jerry’s? With near-infinite numbers of flavors and innovative mixes that we never thought would work, Ben & Jerry’s continues to be one of the top ice cream brands in the world. Their penchant for breaking outside the mold led them to thinking what they could do to shock people once more. The result: a new pair of Nike SB Dunk Lows.
That’s right. If you hadn’t heard already, there is a highly-anticipated pair of Ben & Jerry’s Nike SB Dunk Lows coming soon and, this week, a release date was finally announced.
Although skateboarding and ice cream don’t really share many similarities, it’s hard to think of a better way to spend a hot summer day than on your skateboard on the way to the ice cream parlor. Dubbed the “Chunky Dunky” colorway, the Ben & Jerry’s Nike SB Dunk Low will be out on May 23 at select skate shops across the world. Of course, that’s barring any pandemic-related delay.
This has undeniably been the year for the Nike SB Dunk Lows. So many dope pairs have been released so far, including the Travis Scott joints and the “Kentucky” and “Syracuse” colorways. This simply continues a hot streak for Nike’s skateboarding team.
Will you be scooping up a pair of these?
