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Before smartphones and Amazon, there was one place to be on a Saturday afternoon in the '90s--the mall. It wasn't just for shopping either. It's where we went to socialize. Friendships made there, crushes were formed, and it's where we got some of our first tastes of freedom. The term "kick it sp…

Before smartphones and Amazon, there was one place to be on a Saturday afternoon in the '90s--the mall. It wasn't just for shopping either. It's where we went to socialize. Friendships made there, crushes were formed, and it's where we got some of our first tastes of freedom. The term "kick it spot" refers to a place where people gather to socialize and engage in various activities, often associated with urban culture. It originated in African American culture and is commonly used in urban are