Friday Notes for May 23rd, 2025
The May 23rd, 2025 edition of Uristocrat Notes featuring NBA Playoff Matchups and the Thunder Win over the Timberwolves
Culture
Black Artist Exhibitions to Check Out this Holiday Weekend
Black Art to See This Memorial Day Weekend
Celebrate Black creativity this Memorial Day with must-see art shows from L.A. to NYC, including powerful exhibitions honoring heritage, history and healing.
Delaina Dixon
The Gordon Parks Foundation Gala Inspired a New Generation of Artists and Changemakers
Inside the Gordon Parks Gala Night
At Cipriani 42, the Gordon Parks Foundation raised $3M while honoring Black artists, activists, and Gordon Parks’ legacy of art as a tool for justice.
Delaina Dixon
Music
Burna Boy Reveals Release Date for New Album, Shares New Song Featuring Travis Scott: Listen
Burna Boy Reveals Release Date for New Album, Shares New Song Featuring Travis Scott
“TaTata” arrives ahead of July’s No Sign of Weakness
Matthew Strauss
Sneakers
Aimé Leon Dore / New Balance RC56 Capsule Collection
Aimé Leon Dore / New Balance RC56 Capsule Collection
Aimé Leon Dore and New Balance launch the RC56 Capsule Collection, fusing classic athletic style with modern streetwear.
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Sports
Timberwolves-Thunder: 5 takeaways as OKC's defense ties up Minnesota for 2-0 lead
Timberwolves-Thunder: 5 takeaways as OKC’s defense ties up Minnesota for 2-0 lead
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander displays MVP form, Julius Randle disappears and OKC’s defense dominates again in Game 2.
Shaun Powell
Christopher Clarey on His New Rafael Nadal Book—and Who to Keep an Eye on at the 2025 French Open
Christopher Clarey on His New Rafael Nadal Book—and Who to Keep an Eye on at the 2025 French Open
“The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay” explores everything from Nadal’s childhood and rise to the top of tennis to his rivalries with Djokovic and Federer—along with beautiful excursions into the mysteries of Roland-Garros.
Corey Seymour
KAT vs. Wolves? SGA vs. Haliburton? Ranking every possible NBA Finals
KAT vs. Wolves? SGA vs. Haliburton? Ranking every possible NBA Finals
No matter which two teams escape the conference finals, we’re headed for a never-before-seen Finals matchup.
Kevin Pelton
Roger Goodell: NFL will continue to study tush push
Roger Goodell: NFL will continue to study tush push
With two votes to go, the league likely won’t be surrendering.
Josh Alper
Technology
Apple could launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026
Apple could launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026 | TechCrunch
Apple is reportedly looking to release a pair of smart glasses by the end of next year in a bid to compete with Meta’s AI-powered glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta.
Dominic-Madori Davis
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