Monday Notes for October 20th, 2025

The neo-soul pioneer D’Angelo said he just wanted to make good Black music. He succeeded.

European Student Regional Minister of the Nation of Islam (NOI), Brother Hakeem Muhammad, highlighted the global impact of the Million Man March.

Nike’s next Doernbecher Freestyle Collection celebrates 21 Years of creativity and charity with their upcoming release. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.

Bo Nix, A.J. Brown and Ja’Marr Chase led the way with big Week 7 performances, while Caleb Williams and Ashton Jeanty were among the biggest disappointments.

Kevin Durant has signed a two-year, $90 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets, with a player option for 2027-28, his business partner Rich Kleiman confirmed to ESPN on Sunday. Key Details * Durant was eligible for a maximum extension of $120 million but took approximately $30 million less * The deal

We sized up Week 7 overreactions -- including a few for fantasy football. Did the Vikings err at QB, and are the Chiefs the AFC favorite again?

“Six innings of shutout ball and three home runs? That’s crazy,” Dodgers owner Mark Walter said after LA clinched a second straight World Series spot.

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Looks like Wikipedia isn’t immune to broader online trends.