Monday Notes for February 3rd, 2025
The February 3rd, 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
Black History Month 2025: African Americans and Labor
Black History Month 2025: African Americans and Labor
The 2025 Black History Month theme, African Americans and Labor, focuses on the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds.
Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Culture
‘Signs of the Times’ Commemorates Black Perseverance in a Changing Harlem
‘Signs of the Times’ Commemorates Black Perseverance in a Changing Harlem
As rents rise and displacement grows, Harlem residents led their own project to map the neighborhood’s rich history.
Jonathan Custodio
Beyoncé Finally Wins Album of the Year With ‘Cowboy Carter’
Beyoncé Reveals 'Cowboy Carter' Tour Dates
Beyoncé Reveals ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour Dates
The 22-date run kicks off at the end of April.
Elaina Bernstein
2025 Grammys: Best and Worst Moments
In Altadena, Black Households Were Most Likely to Burn, Study Finds
In Altadena, Black Households Were Most Likely to Burn, Study Finds
Nearly half of Black residents saw their homes reduced to rubble as a result of the Eaton Fire that ripped through parts of the Los Angeles area.
Adam Mahoney
Sneakers
Victor Wembanyama x Nike G.T. Hustle 3 LX “Black Label”
Victor Wembanyama x Nike G.T. Hustle 3 LX “Black Label”
The Nike G.T. Hustle 3 is getting a special treatment with premium materials as Nike is dropping a Black Label collection that appears to be quite limited. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
Nice Kicks
Sports
Lakers acquire Luka Dončić from Mavericks for Anthony Davis in blockbuster, 3-team trade
Lakers acquire Luka Dončić from Mavericks for Anthony Davis in blockbuster, 3-team trade | NBA.com
The Lakers and Mavericks have reportedly combined for a stunning trade that will send Luka Dončić to Los Angeles in exchange for Anthony Davis and others.
From NBA.com News Services
Reports: De'Aaron Fox headed to Spurs, Zach LaVine to Kings in 3-team trade
Reports: De’Aaron Fox headed to Spurs, Zach LaVine to Kings in 3-team trade | NBA.com
The Kings, Spurs and Bulls reportedly coordinate a 7-player, 7-pick trade headlined by De’Aaron Fox going to San Antonio.
From NBA.com News Services
Clippers trade P.J. Tucker, Mo Bamba to Jazz for Drew Eubanks, Patty Mills
Clippers trade P.J. Tucker, Mo Bamba to Jazz for Drew Eubanks, Patty Mills | NBA.com
LA reportedly gains flexibility to make more deals before Thursday’s trade deadline.
Tim Reynolds | The Associated Press
Nightly Pulse: NBA news & highlights from Feb. 2
🏀Sunday’s NBA schedule🏀
- Bulls 119, Pistons 127 (Final)
- Clippers 108, Raptors 115 (Final)
- Mavericks 101, Cavaliers 144 (Final)
- Celtics 118, 76ers 110 (Final)
- Grizzlies 132, Bucks 119 (Final)
Nightly Pulse: NBA news & highlights from Feb. 2 | NBA.com
Stay in the know on tonight’s NBA action with the latest news, scores and highlights from around the league.
NBA.com Staff
Technology
OpenAI’s new agent can compile detailed reports on practically any topic
OpenAI’s new agent can compile detailed reports on practically any topic
In just minutes, Deep Research can produce reports that would take humans “tens of hours” to complete.
Rhiannon Williams
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
