Monday Notes for February 10th, 2025
The February 10th, 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 Americans Find a Racism Respite Through ‘Blaxit’
Black Americans Find a Racism Respite Through ‘Blaxit’
Trump’s controversial policies are fueling the current wave of expatriation from Ghana to Panama.
Madison Gray, The Emancipator
The War on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The War on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
D.E.I. programs faced legitimate criticisms, but the Trump Administration’s actions make clear that we can’t achieve color-blindness on command.
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
DEI Didn’t Change the Workforce All That Much. A Look at 13 Million Jobs
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a Blockbuster Exhibition Explores Different Approaches to Black Figuration
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a Blockbuster Exhibition Explores Different Approaches to Black Figuration
‘The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure’ is on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art until February 9.
Maximilíano Durón
Culture
Relive Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show
The Story Behind Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl Outfit, From the “Gloria” Jacket to the Bootcut Jeans
The Story Behind Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl Outfit, From the “Gloria” Jacket to the Bootcut Jeans
Always one for a deeper meaning, the rapper wore a custom look that nodded back to his music.
Christian Allaire
The 77 Percent: Afro-Americans and Locals in Ghana explore the challenges and opportunities sparked by the 'Year of Return'
The 77 Percent: Afro-Americans and Locals in Ghana explore the challenges and opportunities sparked by the ‘Year of Return’
In this show from DW News and the 77 Project, Edith Kimani meets with Afro-Americans who have relocated to Ghana and locals to explore the challenges and opportunities sparked by the ‘Year of Return’. Challenges include the perception that Afro-Americans have caused issues to the economy.
Uristocrat
Brooklyn Museum, Facing $10 M. Budget Deficit, to Lay Off 40 Employees
Brooklyn Museum, Facing $10 M. Budget Deficit, to Lay Off 40 Employees
The Brooklyn Museum will imminently lay off around 40 employees to ease a budget deficit with the potential to reach $10 million by June.
Tessa Solomon
Sneakers
Air Jordan 39 “Noir”
Air Jordan 39 “Noir”
Air Jordan 39 “Noir” features a multi-textile construction in a sleek black upper with a sail milky sole. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
Nice Kicks
Sports
Dominant Eagles defense ends Chiefs' 3-peat bid
Dominant Eagles defense ends Chiefs’ 3-peat bid
The Eagles rode a dominant defensive performance to a 40-22 Super Bowl win over the Chiefs.
Dan Graziano
Related: The Eagles played a perfect game, and the Chiefs were a disaster. What just happened?
Sources: Mavs new star Davis out multiple weeks
Sources: Mavs new star Davis out multiple weeks
Mavericks star Anthony Davis was expected to sit out multiple weeks because of a left adductor strain, sources told ESPN.
Shams Charania
Nightly Pulse: NBA news & highlights from Feb. 9
Nightly Pulse: NBA news & highlights from Feb. 9 | NBA.com
Catch up on the days NBA action with highlights, analysis and final scores.
NBA.com Staff
76ers' Embiid: Might need another knee surgery
76ers’ Embiid: Might need another knee surgery
Sixers center Joel Embiid acknowledged Sunday that he might have to undergo another surgery on the left knee that has bothered him over the past year.
Jamal Collier
Technology
AI-driven ads take the field during the 2025 Super Bowl
AI-driven ads take the field during the 2025 Super Bowl | TechCrunch
We’ve officially experienced an AI Super Bowl, people. As everyone tuned in to watch the annual championship game, the biggest buzz wasn’t just about the As everyone tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, AI was a consistent theme in several of the ad spots.
Lauren Forristal
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
