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Fly Events: HBO Takes Over The 2019 Essence Fest Weekend

This past weekend, HBO held multiple events at The Loft by HBO during EssenceFest in New Orleans.

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On Friday, July 5, 2019, HBO hosted the Human By Orientation Gallery Exhibit. As a continuation of HBO’s Human by Orientation initiative, HBO partnered with Queer | Art for an exhibition featuring the artwork of Lola Flash. Human By Orientation is a platform that highlights the universal humanity of all people regardless of ethnicity, orientation or gender identity. The campaign encourages the powerful dialogue needed to humanize the LGBTQ+ community as multifaceted individuals with experiences that celebrate otherness.

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Later that Friday night, HBO x Everyday People hosted an exclusive late night party at the Ace Hotel just after things were finishing up at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Guests danced the night away to the sounds of EP’s DJ Moma while light bites and speciality cocktails were being served. It was definitely a night to remember!

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To kick off a jam-packed Saturday, July 6, 2019, HBO hosted an intimate, custom workout morning session called Motivation & Movement with Angela Manuel instructed by international fitness evangelist and motivational coach Angela Manuel Davis.

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Later that morning, HBO held their HBO POV: Black Ladies in Comedy Brunch where Insecure’s Natasha Rothwell (Supervising Producer & Actress) joined A Black Lady Sketch Show’s Dime Davis (Director) and Lauren Ashley Smith (Head Writer) to chat about creating comedic hits, being a black woman at the top of your game, and the process of rising to the top. The conversation was moderated by The Read’s Crissle West.

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Following the brunch, HBO also hosted A Black Lady Sketch Show Screening, Panel, and Mixer where the stars of A Black Lady Sketch Show – Robin Thede (Creator), Quinta BrunsonAshley Nicole Black, and Gabrielle Dennis – sat down to discuss the need for A Black Lady Sketch Show, the process of its creation, and what to expect this season. The discussion followed a screening of the pilot episode and was moderated by culture writer Jamilah Lemieux.

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To close out the weekend, on Sunday, July 7, 2019, HBO in partnership with Black Girl in Om, hosted a special yoga session complete with a workout as well as affirmations in The Loft.

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We Like: Incase Announces Incase x Kaskade Capsule Collection

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Incase, design-driven bag and accessory brand for today’s creatives, today announces their partnership with Grammy® nominated and world-renowned artist, Kaksade, on a travel-focused capsule collection. The first-ever Incase x Kaskade capsule collection is now available on Incase.com.
The exclusive Incase x Kaskade capsule collection features design direction from one of the world’s top artists and most well-versed travelers, Kaskade. Over the course of a 20-plus year career as a world-renowned DJ, singer, songwriter, producer, and musician, Kaskade (Ryan Raddon) has flown the equivalent of the earth’s circumference 161 times – all equating to spending a full year of life in the air. Accumulating over 6 million frequent flier miles, Kaskade’s achievements in music production are rivaled by the unprecedented travel prowess subsequent of his global, fast-paced career.
Of the things I’m uniquely qualified to have an opinion on, traveling would be first on the list,” said Kaskade. “The most integral part of being a seasoned traveler is knowing how to pack, what to pack, and most importantly, what to pack it in.” 
Intentional. Functional. Clean. The Incase x Kaskade collection is deliberately designed and expertly engineered to perform at the highest levels. Masterfully constructed pieces conceived from their commanding artist’s namesake deliver supreme organization, protection and utility intent on facilitating the optimum experience for pro-travelers and their equipment.
“When I found Incase I loved the way it looked and more importantly, I loved the way it worked, design and functionality were there, living happily together,” added Raddon. “When I decided I wanted to design a line of luggage, Incase was my first phone call.”
Through a curated integration of elemental feature sets, tech-optimized storage, and premium materials, the Incase x Kaskade capsule encompasses an essential eleven-piece travel ecosystem including larger travel solutions ranging from a sleek Carry-On Roller and Backpack to smaller pieces including a mesh-constructed Headphone Case, each designed with a sleek interior lining featuring Kaskade’s custom geometric pattern.
“As long admirers of his music and career, we were equally as impressed to learn Ryan’s valuable insight and the top qualities he wanted in his travel collection,” said Andy Fathollahi, Chief Executive. “We knew the partnership was a perfect match when Ryan’s three most important design features seamlessly aligned with Incase’s design principles, emphasizing portability, simplicity, and functionality.”
Fit for any destination and available today, additional pieces in the Incase x Kaskade capsule collection include a Cable Accessory Bag, Passport Wallet, SD Card Wallet, Portable Power 2500 mAh, USB Light, Luggage ID Tag, two protective iPhone 7 cases and two iPhone 7 Plus cases with the signature Kaskade ‘K.’

The Incase x Kaskade collection is now available on Incase.com and is on display at the 2017 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 5th-8th.

Check out the FULL collection below:

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