10 THIS WEEK IN SPORTS BY CHRIS FLOCH
VOL 15 NO 16 - DECEMBER 9TH - DECEMBER 16TH, 2021 DTLAWEEKLY.COM
AMERICAN EXPRESS DOING BIG THINGS THIS WEEKEND IN DOWNTOWN LA
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his weekend, American Express will open ByBlack Bazaar, a popup marketplace curated by the acclaimed creator, actress, and LA native Issa Rae.
Kristian in 2020, will also welcome event visitors. All the way from Long Beach comes Eddie’s Liquor, a bookstore and creative agency that offers support and a safe space for local creatives.
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Guests will enjoy music from DJs LIV.E, Oh M.O.S. & he pop-up KISS, NU, DJ Millie, and Brian marketplace will Henry, and complimentary gift prioritize black-owned wrap by Black Paper Party will businesses that do be provided for any purchases not have a physical store made at the marketplace. presence to help them connect Located at 1005 Mateo with customers this holiday Street ByBlack Bazaar will season and feature 16 national feature DANZY Design Studio, and local brands in fashion, founded by Marshall Danzy beauty, home and lifestyle. Taulbert in 2018, SKNMUSE Pop-up shopping beauty brand, and Ascension experiences are the third Earth founded by Max most popular activity that Hemphill in 2018. consumers seek out during the Top vendors include holiday period, according to the SammyB Designs created by American Express Shop Small Samantha Black, Miletree Impact Survey. Candles launched in November 2020 by Shanice, and Mel D Cole, one of Hip Hop’s most
American Express X NBA 2K22
accomplished having worked with Hip Hop and R&B stars Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Erykah Badu and more. QUEEN LA a Black-woman owned creative plant store and e-commerce company and No Free Coffee founded by Mario
To outfit card members and fans at Staple Center will have access to NBA gear for purchase, in addition to complimentary sneaker cleanings throughout the weekend.
EXPERIENCE Gamers, (aka MyPLAYER’s to the NBA 2K21 game), know NBA 2K games allow you to create your ideal baller from the ground up, with unique customizations that put you in control of your path to basketball stardom.
As part of the partnership, shoppers who purchase NBA 2K22 online at 2K Store with an Amex Card can receive up to 35,000 in virtual currency Enter American Express! that can be spent on in-game For the first time ever, Amex purchases. Card members will be able to claim some of the most sought- During this weekend’s pop up, fans who stop by the after digital merchandise Face Scan Studio will have for their NBA 2K MyPlayer, including gear from Just Don, the opportunity to enhance their MyPlayer by taking highOVO, Mitchell & Ness, Under quality face scans, which can Armour and more.
ByBlack is a national business directory and certification program for Black-owned businesses created by U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., and expanded in partnership with American Express.
then be uploaded through the 2K app to get a true-to-life look to be used in the game. Immersive Sights and Sounds: With wall-to-wall mirrors, fans will be able to experience the “Infinity Cube” which will immerse them into the sights and sounds of NBA 2K22 in a whole new way and capture the moment with shareable photos.
Paul George vs. WNBA star Breanna Stewart Fans at the American Express x NBA2K22 Experience and around the world will be able to watch NBA star Paul George and WNBA star Breanna Stewart face off in a highly anticipated NBA 2K22 matchup livestreamed from the American Express x NBA 2K22 Experience. For those who can’t make it the event and match, hosted by Alexis Morgan, will be streamed via the NBA Twitch.
