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Wednesday Notes for July 9th, 2025
Uristocrat Notes covering Kendrick Lamar's Temple University course, Chelsea's Club World Cup final, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA 2K26 cover, and Apple-Anthropic AI partnership rumors
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Tuesday Notes for July 8th, 2025
Culture Black Women’s Unemployment Is Rising. Economists Say It’s a Warning Sign. Black women’s unemployment is rising. Economists say it’s a warning sign.New data released Thursday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics marked the third straight month of high unemployment rates for Black women.The
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Monday Notes for July 7th, 2025
Culture MFA Boston Restitutes Two Gifted Artifacts to Kingdom of Benin MFA Boston Restitutes Two Gifted Artifacts to Kingdom of BeninThe bronze relief plaque and terracotta sculpture were donated to the museum by Robert Owen Lehman Jr.ARTnews.comKaren K. Ho Nigeria’s Museum of West African Art Announces Public
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Thursday Notes for July 3rd, 2025
Culture Is it time for a more inclusive era of ownership in NYC’s gaming and casino industry? Rev. Sharpton and JAY-Z think so. Is it time for a more inclusive era of ownership in NYC’s gaming and casino industry? Rev. Sharpton and JAY-Z think so.SL Green teams
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Gye Nyame: The Supreme Adinkra Symbol
"Except for God" / "Only God"
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Wednesday Notes for July 2nd, 2025
Culture New Yorkers Embraced Ranked-Choice Voting. Mamdani’s Win Proves It. Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Jeopardizes Lifelines for Black Americans Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Jeopardizes Lifelines for Black AmericansThe legislation would scale back Medicaid, slash funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and limit access to federal student
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Fulton County proposes tax hike affecting homeowners in Atlanta
Fulton County commissioners propose a 12.49% property tax increase—raising the millage rate to 9.87 mills. Public hearings scheduled July 9 & August 6. Learn how homeowners will be affected.
Sports
Milwaukee Bucks Waive Damian Lillard, Sign Myles Turner in Blockbuster Free‑Agency Move
The Milwaukee Bucks stretch‑waived Damian Lillard to clear cap space and signed Myles Turner to a 4‑year, $107M deal, upsetting Giannis Antetokounmpo and shaking up the Pacers’ roster
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Red Panda Injured During WNBA Halftime Show at Commissioner’s Cup Final
Legendary halftime performer Red Panda was injured during her unicycle act at the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final on July 1, 2025.
Sneakers
Nike Ava Rover
Nike Ava Rover drops July 25, 2025 at $145. Featuring ReactX foam, woven upper, TPU overlays, reflective details, and water-repellant outsole.
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Chase B × Travis Scott × Jordan Jumpman Jack – Holiday 2025 Collab
Chase B × Travis Scott × Jordan Jumpman Jack drops October 8, 2025 at $200 via Nike SNKRS & select retailers
Culture
Sankofa: Learn from the Past Adinkra Symbol
"Go back and get it" / "Return and get it" Sankofa [sahn-KOH-fah] Origins and Historical Significance Sankofa stands among the most profound and widely recognized Adinkra symbols in Akan culture, embodying the essential wisdom of learning from the past to build a better future. This powerful symbol