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“Jemayne King perfectly blends the two sides of himself. A university professor and resident sneakerologist, he uses references familiar to those in sneaker culture to advance some pretty complex theories. This is the only book that is just as comfortable in a skateboarder’s backpack as it is on a college dean’s bookshelf.”
“Come to Recital Hall tonight... BSU will be hosting Mr. Jemayne King and hearing him speak on the overall impact and phenomenon of sneakers! Yes...I said sneakers! ”
“I like it. I like it. ‘Sole Food’ is fun and funny and warm. We all need soul and we all need food. ‘Sole Food’ does it all.”
Sole Food Lectures coming to a campus near you!
One of my former students Arimith Trimiar, author of "Homeless 2 Homeowner", drove more than 4 hours one way to return to JCSU to give back to a new generation of Smithites. He truly embodies all .that is #SmithMade.
For the remaining 2016 season, I will be providing color commentary for @jcsu_athletics during Golden Bulls football broadcasts alongside @friedman_dave on play by play on WGNC (AM1450/FM 100.7). Watch the live streaming broadcast via: www.wgnc.net/jcsn/
David J, Butler of Social Status guest lectured ENG 296 Sole Food:Digestible Sneaker Culture. Afterwards, he gifted the Social Status X Reebok "Dapper Court" to the entire class.
I recently had the opportunity to be apart of a Union County Public Library on Race and Stereotypes.
Your boy has been immortalized as a lapel pin.
Jordan Brand x Social Status #CharlotteGottaShine All-Stars
Melissa Chanel with the students of ENG 296 Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture
Randy Moss showed up and showed out.
#Humbled
In total lecture mode in China
Never forget.
Energy!
Championship Center plate logo
The Development of American Sneaker Culture lecture at Chengdu University Sichuan, China
I had a great time on the @CLTPodcast. https://thecharlottepodcast.com/2017/05/16/episode-075-jemayne-king-meck-dec-history/
#Humbled
You know what summer means...
I'm honored to be invited to lecture via the Young Advocates Institute for the 3rd consecutive year. @ncatsuaggies. #solefoodback#solefoodtaughtme #solefoodlectures
@DaveHasWingz is a selfless individual. This belt represents such.
Check out Dave Friedman and I on wgnc.net. #CokeJCSU #Stampede
My talk addresses the fact the Academy can not continue to exist in its current state. New school scholars require new school engagement. Traditionalists should consider the desires of the 21st century scholar regarding curriculum development. Jemayne Lavar King, a native of Franklin, Virginia is a member of Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, and Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society.
#Thankful
Beatties Ford -VS- Everybody
photo credit: Joshua Nypaver
Virginia State University's Dr .Makola Abdullah will serve as the 2018 Keynote speaker for Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture.
President Clarence D. Armbrister (l) welcomed Virginia State President, Dr. Makola Abdullah (c) (@makolaabdullah) to campus. Abdullah was a keynote speaker for professor Jemayne King’s (r) (@solefoodbrand) Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture class. #solefoodback #solefoodlecturessolefoodbrand.com
Photo credit: Joshua Nypaver
Repost from @blelliott_ using @RepostRegramApp - 'Sneaker Culture' Author is National Library Week Speaker ‼️Event is at the G.R. Little Library on the ECSU campus Thursday, April 12, at 3 p.m. ‼️
Alvin C. Jacobs Jr. is crowned IDS 296 Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture Guest Lecture Champion.
Alvin C. Jacobs Jr. is crowned 2018 Sole Food Guest Lecture Champion.
Virginia State University President Dr. Makola Abdullah travels to Johnson C. Smith University to guest lecture Jemayne Lavar King's Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture.
Alvin C Jacobs Jr. is an island. He's not part of any organization or board, and he never wants to be. "I'm not doing what I do in order to make friends," he said. "I'm doing it because I'm passionate about the truth."
“It is an interesting look into the tales and thoughts of a genuine sneaker-head. Those who are part of the culture will fully enjoy and identify with King’s work, and even those outside of the culture will be able to easily see what makes the sneaker-head tick. I am only disheartened by the fact that he loves and yearns for those ugly Ewings so much.”
I will cherish this memory forever.
Importance of teachers, learning experience for black students
#Home
It’s your friendly campus tail gate judge.
That classic look-away pose
#Flowers
Save the date.
Artist: @_amkay
Photo Credit: Alvin Jacobs Jr.
Q&A
#ThisISResearch
I was honored to speak to Douglass Freeman.
Introducing the 2020 IDS 296 Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture Guest Lecture Championship
I am honored to be a guest on Off The Record (episode 139). Click the image to listen.
jcsu.edu/vote
Social Status donates 21 pairs of the Nina Chanel x Social Status Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star to Dr. King's Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture via John...
Faith and Fear in Flushing is run by Greg Prince and Jason Fry—two Mets fans with unparalleled knowledge and passion for the NL team that began in 1962. It’s an honor to be recognized by them.
#Blessed
Sneaker Hustle premiered July 10, 2024: https://tubitv.com/movies/100021042/sneaker-hustle
Nothing changes but the date. #CIAA2026 w/ @ImJustBoz
EVERY time I run into the big homie @SoleFoodBrand he's dropping knowledge on me. There's nothing like sitting… http://instagram.com/p/BG7LAOCHs6Q/
Summer means professional development.
University College Summer Institute 2016-17 Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellowships Johnson C. Smith University @JohnsonCSmithU
Displaying how the Instagram account @eng131king serves as an online journal database for the semester long journal assignment
About to walk that isle like...
#FargoStrut — at North Carolina A&T State University.
My segment on Fox 46 WJZY Good Day Carolinas concerning my 160+ lbs weight loss since 2013
ESPN's Maria Taylor is also down the the culture.
I'm humbled.
The (double) champ is here! S/O to @GeeTheArtist.
Many thanks to Fly Ty and Jacinda for guest lecturing ENG 296 Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture
I was surprised.
Sole Food Lectures heads to China
That moment when former students are in town for CIAA and all stop by your class to speak to current students impromptu
Many thanks to @amandaleighohara13 of @twcnewsnc for coming out to @johnsoncsmithu to interview me about my weight loss and workouts
Two For Tuesday...
lean wit it...
Fandu Belts does solid work.
@Vonte_Photo is grade A.
It worked for Ted Dibiase...
Ok, last one...
@GeeTheArtist has skills.
Thank you Charlotte Learning Academy for being a great audience during Career Day.
Randy Moss was voted Guest Lecture Champion by the students of ENG 296 Sole Food Brand: Digestible Sneaker Culture.
#Humbled
Congratulations to the JCSU c/o 2017. The world is indeed yours.
This is so cool man.
Each one reach one.
Sitting on the CIAA Career Day 2017 panel was an honor.
JCSU made me their inaugural social media #MCM. I'm tempted to add it to my CV. :-)
#Geeked
#Geeked part II
10-13-17 #Humbled
"Is is cause I cook like a professor?" photo credit- JB Photography
Supporting JCSU WBB (Photo Credit: Joshua Nypaver)
Birthday Drip (Photo Credit: Vonte Gooding)
Album cover material (Photo Credit: Aurelius)
@SoleFoodBrand explains it all.
I’ve been in the game long enough now that I’ve taught students and their siblings. 🎵Count your blessings; name them one by one. 🎵
#solefoodlectures #solefoodtaughtme
History was made.
JCSU Professor Jemayne King talks Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture
🎵 They ask me what I do and who I do it for 🎵
Dr. Matthew M. DeForrest is Professor of English and Mott University Professor at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU). His recent published works have appeared in The Yeats Journal of Korea, The Yeats Annual, W. B. Yeats's A Vision: Explications and Contexts, and Tolkien Studies. His recent presentations include papers at the 2017 International Conference on W.
KJ Kearney of H1gher Learning speaks to BRC 230: Solefood Digestible Sneaker Culture course at Johnson C. Smith University about how students should be as eager to give back to their alma maters as they are obtaining rare kicks.
“@SoleFoodBrand is the greatest college professor of all-time. -KJ Kearney, H1GHER LEARNING”
#thankful
I had the opportunity to train with AC Milan's (juniors) trainer, Luca Ansaldi while in Rome.
Luca is a class act.
Some die without seeing San Siro. I'm blessed.
Yikes!
Collabs are fun.
I am honored to return home to #SoleFoodLecture.
#Focused
Dr. Abdullah: Make sure you get our shoes.
THIS!
Sole Food Digestible Sneaker Culture 2019 Guest Lecture Championship
Repost from @charlottemag using @RepostRegramApp - "I see sneakers as art, and I also see them as a text." In the next issue of our magazine, read an interview with Professor Jemayne King, who teaches "IDS 296, Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture" at Johnson C. Smith University. Using economic theories, song lyrics, famous athletes, and Shakespeare, King demonstrates how shoes can be a cultural language. 📷: @iamcoopernicus_
Accurate
Proverbs 22:6
Your 2019 Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture Guest Lecture Champion: Dr. Terza Lima-Neves
#ThisISResearch
#Humbled
Are you There God? It’s Me Margaret.
Coming of age…
@JasTheeCreative20
Also @JasTheeCreative
@GeeTheArtist
#Humbled
#Thankful
Dr. Jemayne Lavar King, Director of the Institute of Hip-Hop and Cultural Studies/Associate Professor of English, will represent Virginia State University, by throwing out the first pitch for the Charlotte Knights’ Inaugural HBCU Night at Truist Field. HBCU Night is scheduled for Friday September 2nd; that evening, the Charlotte Knights will host the Durham Bulls. Tickets for the game can be purchased via: https://www.milb.com/charlotte-knights/tickets/single-game-tickets.
“Sole Food is an evocative and inspiring book. We are reminded that the poetry of sports truly echoes from the tops of our heads to the soles of our feet.”
Southern Wealth In Music visited ENG 296 Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture to give a guest lecture related to Marketing and Business.
I was interviewed by footwearnews.com on the lack of support from Athletic Brands to the African-American Community.
#Humbled
#Blessed
Uploaded by SM Hancock on 2017-02-24.
9 Classes at Charlotte universities I wish I'd taken when I was in school
If we all could be as selfless as Randy...
As we proceed...
having a little fun with 3D printing in China
That moment when you are presented with official tour merch
Get Taught.
#MellonJCSUFacDev #ThisIsResearch
I had a ball.
I had a blast on the #BTL podcast.
Sole Food Pedagogy was in full effect during #YAI17.
Four Queens and a King
Feel free to use our #Crownmojis for your text, groupchat, and DM pleasure.
I will not soon forget the experience.
#CIAATournament2018
@DanRue explains the impact of his videos in regard to marketing.
#HailState
Our Community. Our Paper.
*2013*
PR: We want to do a story on you and have a shoot.
Me: Ok, when?
PR: Tomorrow. Wear a suit.
Me: Yikes! I don’t think any of them fit. I just lost a bunch of...
PR: See you tomorrow at 3.
Me:
Randy Moss guest lectures Jemayne Lavar King's ENG 296 Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture at Johnson C. Smith University.
Looooong daaaaay but this episode of @phonewalletkeys_ with @called2connect and @iamlightskinjoe is a popping one. Peep the special guest tomorrow. 💁🏾♂️ #solefoodback
John Wilson rocks Sole Food Brand while visiting The House of Olives.
Melissa Chanel is the ultimate host; she is also a branding master. Yesterday was extremely gratifying as I am honored to be featured on the #SticksandKicks tour.
"Look at me. I'm your captain now."
Blessed be!
Charlotte ( and Charleston and Raleigh via @kjdotpdf and @alphaemjae respectively) came out and represented. As a result, #sticksandkicks was a success. S/O @thesocialstatus, @jahtheceo, @melissachanel, and @djbuttafingaz for representing our culture. @optimocigars #solefoodback #solefoodlectures solefoodbrand.com
Ready for the world
@RikaPesos is most gracious.
New head shot, who dis?
2009-2019
Thomas Blount ladies and gentlemen…
Get ready to see all new silhouettes and All-Star colorways from shoe companies. Also find out the best place in Charlotte to go if you want in on the All-Star shoe action.
Professor Jemayne King looks back to 1991 when Dee Brown pumped his Reeboks and won the 1991 NBA Dunk Contest. Video by: Stephanie Bunao/ Matt Walsh/ Jeff Siner More from The Charlotte Observer: Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Ef8akG Twitter: https://twitter.com/theobserver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecharlotteobserver Website: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/ Subscribe to the Charlotte Observer: https://account.charlotteobserver.com/static/subscribe
Sports reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques and professor Jemayne King explore if it's okay to wear team gear for a team that's not your team.
Talking with my hands as usual
Instagram: @GeeTheArtist
Download link: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1H_9gZgjiFR_SNLYaP-Gy4YRxR4KHnhL- Follow Professor King on social media!!! http://www.instagram.com/sol...
Thank you @wbtvcherylbrayboy and @qclife for having me on @wbtv_news today. Happy Juneteenth everyone! #solefoodback solefoodbrand.com
I’m humbled to be apart of this and I am excited for my students. #BullRushThePolls jcsu.edu/vote
To consider the HBCU evolution, one must study its history to properly evaluate its magnitude.
Repost from @thesocialstatus
What’s your Sneaker Origin Story? We want to hear from you, and here is your chance.
Join us on 2.23 at 7PM for an interactive digital session as we explore the many journeys and stories that kickstarted the love of sneakers for you and many others. Hosted by Dr. Jemayne Lavar King, (@solefoodbrand) Assistant Professor of English and Black Studies and creator of the Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture course at @jcsuniversity. He will be joined by @imjennag, @chicinsneaks and @jblive315 who will share their experiences. You will have a chance to share your stories and reflect back on some of those moments that changed it all for you.
We’re excited to hear your stories and have you join us for this very special digital event! Click the link in bio to RSVP!
Thank you @StephAspires as I am looking forward to sharing the stage with @DrTIslandWoman and @t_bunzey.
#CrewDeep
2018 Guest Lecture Champion: Alvin C. Jacobs Jr.
2019 Guest Lecture Champion: Dr. Terza Lima-Neves
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