Carnegie Mellon University has a course on sneaker culture titled Sneakerology 101, and on April 6, they're hosting an hourlong lecture called 'Where'd You Get Those?' featuring Bobbito Garcia that's open to the public.
Bobbito Garcia's book "Where'd You Get Those?" is the primary textbook for the Carnegie Mellon class. According to HypeBeast, Garcia is expected to speak about the impact sneakers have had on hip-hop, sports and pop culture. The lecture takes place at 4 PM at the McConomy Auditorium
Seminars on Sneaker Culture
Carnegie Mellon Hosts Bobbito Garcia for 'Where’d You Get Those?'
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