Monday Notes: Black Lives on 9/11

Monday Notes: Black Lives on 9/11

Black lives mattered on 9/11

Black lives mattered on 9/11 - New York Amsterdam News
“It was no surprise when the 12 Black firefighters who died that day didn’t seem to get the same recognition as the white firefighters who also gave their lives.”

In Hilton Head, a dispute over a shed and a porch captures the plight of local Black landowners

In Hilton Head, a dispute over a shed and a porch captures the plight of local Black landowners
HILTON HEAD, S.C. – Josephine Wright walks out of her house and onto the family land, her gait strong for someone who is 93 years old. She is the embodiment of …

Sports

The Legend of Coco Gauff Begins Now
The 19-year-old phenom just won the U.S. Open, potentially just her first stop on her march toward greatness

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Coco Gauff wins the US Open for her first Grand Slam title at age 19 by defeating Aryna Sabalenka - New York Amsterdam News
Coco Gauff set aside a so-so start and surged to her first Grand Slam title at age 19, coming back to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the U.S. Open final on Saturday to the delight of a raucous crowd that was loud from start to finish.

The Hot Read, Week 1: Tua Is Back and the Rest of the NFL Is on Notice
The Dolphins are producing fireworks once again. Plus: Joe Burrow’s very bad day, Calvin Ridley’s Jacksonville debut, Puka Nacua’s big contribution, Brock Purdy’s butt fumble recovery, and more.
‘I feel horrible.’ Giants offensive line embarrassed in 40-0 loss to Cowboys
This was supposed to be a game for the Giants offensive line to show the progress it had made. Instead, Evan Neal and company were exposed.
LeBron ready to commit to 2024 Olympic team
LeBron James has so strong an interest in one more Olympics that he is ready to commit for the 2024 Paris Games.

Technology

Meta Is Developing a New, More Powerful AI System as Technology Race Escalates

WSJ News Exclusive | Meta Is Developing a New, More Powerful AI System as Technology Race Escalates
Parent of Facebook and Instagram wants artificial-intelligence system to be as capable as OpenAI’s most advanced model.

Sneakers

Nike Memphis Facilities Robbed Twice Within 2 Weeks | Nice Kicks
Another robbery took place at one Nike’s Memphis facilities, making this the second time in 2 weeks that thieves have ran off with Nike goods.
size? Nike Air Max 1 Release Date | SneakerNews.com
At the beginning of August, size? hosted their first live preview in years, revealing collaborations with the likes of Salomon, adidas, and the like. And though many a standout was on display, no pair caught quite as much attention as the retailer’s forthcoming project with Nike, which celebrates no…