Friday Notes for February 7th, 2025
The February 7th, 2025 edition of Uristocrat Notes
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.
Black History Month
Harlem House Where Billie Holiday Lived Is Damaged in Fire
Culture
Wales Bonner x Howard University Drop: ‘Howard Universal’ Special Edition
Wales Bonner x Howard University Drop: ‘Howard Universal’ Special Edition - EBONY
Designer Grace Wales Bonner teamed up with Howard University to created a special edition publication for the culture.
Victor Qunnuell Vaughns Jr
Sneakers
The 10 Best Nike Air Max 95s of All Time
The 10 Best Nike Air Max 95s of All Time
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Sports
Starting 5, Feb. 7: LeBron, Steph & a (new) all-time duel, Ant can’t stop
Starting 5, Feb. 7: LeBron, Steph & a (new) all-time duel, Ant can’t stop | NBA.com
LeBron & Steph enter the record books after a classic showdown, Ant drops back-to-back 40-pieces and a recap of the NBA All-Star Draft.
NBA.com Staff
At 40, LeBron passes MJ as oldest to score 40
At 40, LeBron passes MJ as oldest to score 40
LeBron James scored a season-high 42 points in the Lakers’ 120-112 win over the Warriors, passing Michael Jordan as the oldest player to score at least 40 in a game.
Dave McMenamin
Pro Football Hall of Fame: Meet the newest members
Including Philadelphia Eagles great Eric Allen.
2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame: Meet the newest members
The 2025 Hall of Fame class was announced during the NFL Honors ceremony on Thursday evening in New Orleans.
Jeff Legwold
Bills' Allen edges All-Pro Jackson for first MVP
Bills’ Allen edges All-Pro Jackson for first MVP
Big winners at the NFL Honors included Bills QB Josh Allen (MVP), Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (top offensive player), Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (top offensive rookie) and Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II (top defensive player).
Jamison Hensley
Technology
The Download: DOGE’s tech-enabled destruction, and Meta’s brain AI for typing
The Download: DOGE’s tech-enabled destruction, and Meta’s brain AI for typing
Plus: DOGE staffers are feeding sensitive federal data to AI systems.
Charlotte Jee
What We Are Listening To
Uristocrat Black History Month Collection
Proceeds from this collection are donated to community organizations.
Black History Crewneck | Uristocrat Store
Black History Crewneck
Black History Month Snapback | Uristocrat Store
Black History Month Snapback
