Moshood Creations celebrates 29 years in Brooklyn

By NAYABA ARINDE AmNews Staff

Bed Stuy’s Restoration Plaza cheered on a dozen or so models as they quick-changed into the most spectacular garms.

came out to support the annual fashion show, which is something of a local legend by now.

New York Knicks player Jalen Brunson married his high school sweetheart Ali Marks in Chicago at the Ritz Carlton. The point guard’s fellow Knicks players Julius Randle, RJ Barrett, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo were in attendance, reported the Daily Mail. Brunson told People, “We wanted to bring all of our closest friends and family together in a city that means so much to both of us.” …

Madame Tussauds New York recently unveiled a new wax figure of Beyoncé. The wax museum tweeted out, “Beyoncé’s memorable look is a dazzling recreation of her showstopping Homecoming ensemble from her 2018 Coachella performance where she made history as the first Black woman to headline the festival. Debuting at Hudson Yards’ Edge, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western hemisphere, the figure took in stunning sights of the New York City skyline in every direction.” …

On Thursday, August 10, the marvelous, legendary Ms. Melba Moore will be honored with the 2,760th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star will be unveiled at 1645 Vine Street, near the historic corner of Hollywood and Vine. Moore will receive her star in the category of Live Theatre/Live Performance. Guest speakers include Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph, comedian Katt Williams, and veteran R&B hitmaker Freda Payne. Born in Harlem and raised in Newark, N.J., Moore is a five-octave singer, Tony Award-winning actress, and four-time Grammy-nominated artist. ...

Despite being one of the 39 independents SAG-AFTRA has given permission to film, Viola Davis told Deadline that she is bowing out of her ongoing movie, “G20,” for now, saying, “I love this movie, but I do not feel that it would be appropriate for the production to move forward during the strike.” The EGOT winner added, “I appreciate that the producers on the project agree with this decision. JuVee Productions and I stand in solidarity with actors, SAG/AFTRA, and the WGA.” …

Baba Moshood Afariogun presented his 29th fashion show in Brooklyn this weekend. To honor close to 30 years of bringing creative Afrikan style and fashion to Brooklyn, hundreds of people turned out to be dazzled by an array of local designers showcasing their latest lines. A packed crowd at

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams came through to applaud his mom Pat, as the popular fashionista popped on the Afrocentric glamor and walked the stage.

State Sen. Kevin Parker presented Moshood with a proclamation, and Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman once again

Fashion aficionado Kunle Ade, son of King Sunny Ade, brought his Naija band, who kept things Afro-juju lively and folks dancing for over four hours; and Lookman Afolayan Jr., from Buka’s restaurant, kept people filled up on jollof rice and puff puff. All in all, a good time was had by all!

Written by David Goodson

“Spence VS Crawford. UNDEFEATED. UNDISPUTED. UNPRECEDENTED”

Though the highly-anticipated epic battle failed to live up to expectations, the capacity crowd of 19,900 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and the millions viewing from remote locales weren’t the least disappointed as they did bear witness to an pretty awesome prime time performance. Dubbed “Spence VS Crawford. UNDEFEATED. UNDISPUTED. UNPRECENTENDED” going into the promotion, the title was expanded to include another word by the end of the night — UNDENIABLE. On the grandest stage his sport had to offer, Terrence “Bud” Crawford strung together a performance on par with Reggie Jackson’s Game 6 of the 1977 World Series or then-NBA rookie Magic Johnson’s game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals. Spence, during promotion of the fight, stated, “I’m Jamaican, we smoke BUD!” Instead he GOT smoked by Bud — thoroughly!

In order for Crawford to reach his athletic apex for this contest, a couple of key factors came into play. First, his optimal opponent is one that would implement constant forward motion and throw heavy blows with reckless abandon. He’d stay in his chest and try to break his will. Second, he needed that extra boost of adrenaline and motivation to bring forth that Zen-like focus that would enable him to visualize the fight unfolding in real time. Errol’s skillset and professional accomplishments provided exactly what was needed.

In the final press conference two days prior to the fight, Spence himself all but surmised this strategy, “I’m going to win because I’m physically and mentally the better fighter. I’m going to break him down and I’m going to break his will. He’s gonna find out that my skills are superior. “

Crawford gave proper context in his retort by stating, “When he gets in the ring, he gonna say, ‘I kinda underestimated this guy.’ On film, he looks one way, but in the ring, I see three of them.” Continuing his thoughts, Crawford stated: “He’s got the fundamentals, the durability, the stamina, the size, he’s strong, He’s the Big Bad Wolf. Come fight night, all that he says he is, he’s gonna have to show me.

On fight night, by most accounts, Spence lost EVERYTHING. He entered the ring first, so he lost the coin toss that determined which champion would be introduced last. He lost the ring walk, since Crawford was flanked by all-time great Eminem and when the bell rang to start the fight….WHOA!!! Crawford administered a methodical, surgical, algebraic angle/side/angle, side/angle/side, pillar to post whupping. There was nothing Spence could do as he out-thought and out-fought. Punishing jabs from both the southpaw and orthodox position were used simultaneously as a defensive tool and offensive weapon to thwart the rhythm of Spence. When he managed to get past the jab, a steady diet of powerful hooks, crosses and uppercuts were waiting with devastating results. By round 9, the violence became a reality and the fight was stopped.

Can we finally welcome back the sweet science to prominence as a sport? This is a major first step. Over and out. Holla next week. Til then, enjoy the nightlife.