Friday Notes for March 15th, 2024
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.
Culture
Bernie Sanders Proposes Reducing Americans’ Workweek to 32 Hours
His proposal would pare down the workweek over four years. The 40-hour workweek has stood as the standard in the U.S. since it became enshrined in federal law in 1940.
Kobi Libii Discusses His Characters in ‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’
The writer and director of “The American Society of Magical Negroes” has made a satire that may feel primed to be provocative. He responds to some of the discourse.
Study reveals soaring successes and lingering struggles for women, especially women of color, in music
Study reveals soaring successes and lingering struggles for women, especially women of color, in music
With the observance of Women’s History Month in full swing, the music world has finally begun to recognize female artists’ vast contributions.
NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Stacy M. Brown
Technology
Sports
Watching Sports Is a Mess. Can a New Streaming Service Fix That?
Sports fans weigh the merits of future streaming alliances between Fox, Warner Bros., and ESPN. ‘Since I cut the cord, I’ve been waiting for this.’
Is Jayden Daniels Really Worth the Third Overall Pick?
The Ringer’s 2024 NFL Draft Guide
Is Caleb Williams or Drake Maye this class’s top QB? Will the Bears take one of those players at no. 1, or trade away the top pick again? Is Marvin Harrison Jr. a generational wide receiver? We have everything you need to know, with a big board ranking the top prospects, in-depth scouting reports an…
Sneakers
Nike Zoom Vomero 5 “Since 72” Nods to the Swoosh’s Roots
Nike Zoom Vomero 5 “Since 72” sports a white, thunder blue and cream outfit as a nod to its Blue Ribbon Sports days. Head to Nice Nicks for more.
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