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In Brooklyn, Cries of Joy Filled the Streets After Joe Biden’s Presidential Win

“I’m from South America, but I’m American first, and for my kids to feel like they have a place in this country? It’s a great day, and I’m going to be joyful today before we keep working.”…

The normally busy streets of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, have gotten markedly more quiet since the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered numerous local businesses early this spring. On Saturday afternoon, though, the normally hushed neighborhood exploded with shrieks, whoops, and the banging of pots and pans after multiple major networks called the 2020 presidential race for Democratic candidate Joe Biden.

The 2016 novelty song “F*ck Donald Trump” blared from local watering hole Bar Meridian as its owner and staff busied themselves getting ready for a sure-to-be-big afternoon of sales. Elise, 31, a local resident who showed up at the bar to pop champagne with a friend, said she was experiencing “full-body chills,” although her words were all but drowned out by the boisterous honks of passing vehicles and the rhythmic percussion of a tambourine being shaken by a passerby.

“I just want to see what the orange person does now,” laughed Darlene, 51, who owns the hair salon next door to Bar Meridian as well as another bar, Dorsett, a block away. “I’m from Guyana, and I was just down the street talking to a friend at the wine shop who is from Laos. He said, ‘People don’t understand,’ and it’s true; coming to America, being undocumented, not having a green card, you keep your head down. I’m tearing up right now, because my mother, who came here in 1976, was a qualified teacher who worker under the radar for 35 years. I’m from South America, but I’m American first, and for my kids to feel like they have a place in this country? It’s a great day, and I’m going to be joyful today before we keep working.”

Further down on Washington Avenue, locals were gathered in a line under the proudly waving rainbow flag that designates the entrance of queer-owned eatery MeMe’s Diner. “I biked over the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan,” said Henry, 32. “I went all the way down Dean Street, across Brooklyn, and you could just feel the excitement rolling across neighborhoods.”

Inside MeMe’s, the vibe was jubilant, if preoccupied. The restaurant, which opened in 2017, is named for co-owner Bill Clark’s grandmother, and Clark’s fiancé Andrew Spena said she was their first call after Biden’s win was announced. “She had to turn the news off, because she’s been following it too closely, and it wasn’t good for her, so we got to tell her,” said Spena. “We heard the horns honking on the street, and the pots and pans banging, and we all cried, and Bill and I kissed.”

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Nike Zoom Hyperflight “Safari” Official Images Reveal Bold Print Ahead of Holiday Release

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The Nike Zoom Hyperflight is getting a bold new look, with the “Safari” colorway coming soon. We have official photos of the unique design for a closer look. The sneaker sports bright orange accents and a translucent outsold, and is expected to arrive during the holiday season at a retail price of $190.

The new version is inspired by the Safari print that is familiar from the Air Safari. That pattern covers most of the Hyperflight’s soft, molded upper, giving the basketball shoe a unique look compared with some of the model’s other recent colorways. Together, the unusual texture and pattern make the silhouette feel especially suited to the adventurous design.

The primary contrast across the shoe is orange, used in the trim and other details. The bright color pops against the speckled base without being overwhelming. Black is also present in the design, on the glossy support structure around the midfoot and the soft leather collar. The look is topped off with a see-through outsole that adds another visual element to the overall color scheme.

The sneaker will drop with style code IZ2573-010 and is expected in men’s sizing. With a retail price tag of $190, Nike, Foot Locker, and Sheikh are among the expected retailers. As for when you can expect it, it’s likely to be the holiday season, though we don’t have a solid release date.

The “Safari” colorway comes amid a busy period for the Zoom Hyperflight. This year, Nike has revived the model in several colors, bringing a new wave of attention to the silhouette through a series of releases. Another forthcoming option is the vibrant “Green Apple” pair, also scheduled for a holiday season release.

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The Hyperflight’s history also provides context for the latest return. Jason Williams wore the model in the early 2000s, linking it to a memorable era for the sneaker. That association also helps explain why new colorways can generate excitement beyond the shoe’s look, especially for those who remember it from its previous run.

The Safari design is a definitive statement that does not change the characteristic shape of the Hyperflight. Instead, it uses the familiar silhouette as a canvas for a pattern that has already become recognizable through another Nike model. The orange accents provide a bright contrast, while the black midfoot structure and collar balance it out.

Now that official images have surfaced, sneaker fans have a clearer idea of what to expect from the holiday release. The $190 price, style code, and expected retail partners have also been identified, but a specific launch date has not been confirmed.

For Nike, the “Safari” is another way to bring attention back to the Zoom Hyperflight. One of its more distinctive new looks is this returning model, featuring speckled print, orange trim, black support details, and an icy-looking translucent outsole.

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Lil Yachty Previews Another Nike Air Force 1 Mid, This Time With Blue and Orange Stitching

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Lil Yachty has added another eye-catching design to his ever-growing collection of Nike US Force 1 Mids, this time going for a cleaner white look accented by blue and orange stitching. The rapper’s latest take on the shoe keeps the familiar silhouette. Still, it uses contrasting details to give the shoe its own identity, something the artist is known for, showing off a steady run of variations on the silhouette.

 

Dubbed the “White Contrast Stitch,” the pair features white leather across most of the upper. Rather than altering the classic Air Force 1 Mid profile or incorporating a strange material, the design uses stitching to separate the design visually. Blue stitching embellishes the leather panels, and each side of the shoe’s Swoosh is lined with orange.

 

The combo adds a subtle but noticeable splash of color to the mostly white sneaker. It’s a more muted take than some of the more adventurous pairs Yachty has shown recently, so this version feels like the more no-nonsense option in his growing collection.

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The new design adds to the long list of Air Force 1 Mid looks associated with the rapper this year. Earlier previews have featured a stars-and-stripes pair, an orange version with black stars, and a yellow colorway tied to ComplexCon. Each has put a different spin on the familiar silhouette, helping make Yachty’s run of designs a continuing talking point among sneaker watchers.

 

Earlier this year, another pair of the shoes, this time with blue and red detailing and thick white stitching, was also teased. That version is expected to launch around the holidays, but the details provided don’t confirm whether it will launch alongside the recently unveiled white one.

 

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Some questions remain unanswered about the “White Contrast Stitch” design. Nike has not confirmed any price, style code, or even whether the sneaker will be released to the public. The design has drawn attention through its online appearance and Yachty’s preview, but neither sets a launch date nor guarantees consumers can buy it.

 

That anticipation makes the latest reveal more of a first look than a proper release announcement. The white leather upper and blue-and-orange stitching are on display, but key retail details remain unknown. For now, there is no confirmed timeline for when the pair might hit stores, or if it will be offered beyond the preview.

 

Still, the design adds another variation to a collection that has featured a wide variety of colors and details. The white base makes this one more subtle, while the contrast stitching keeps it from being a straight-up all-white release.

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Yachty’s latest preview continues his ongoing relationship with the silhouette, with several other Air Force 1 Mid designs already shown this year. It’s not clear if the “White Contrast Stitch” pair will ever make it to the light of day, but it’s definitely added another distinct look to his growing collection.

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