uristocrat

Thursday Notes for July 3rd, 2025

Your July 3, 2025 roundup: JAY-Z and Rev. Sharpton join SL Green's Times Square casino bid to champion inclusive ownership in NYC's gaming industry.

Culture

Gye Nyame: The Supreme Adinkra Symbol

"Except for God" / "Only God"

uristocrat

Wednesday Notes for July 2nd, 2025

Your Wednesday roundup for July 2, 2025—Mamdani on billionaires, Trump's Big Beautiful Bill's impact on Black Americans, and NYC ranked-choice voting.

Culture

Fulton County proposes tax hike affecting homeowners in Atlanta

Fulton County commissioners propose a 12.49% property tax increase—raising the millage rate to 9.87 mills. Public hearings scheduled July 9 & August 6. Learn how homeowners will be affected.

Sports

Milwaukee Bucks Waive Damian Lillard, Sign Myles Turner in Blockbuster Free‑Agency Move

The Milwaukee Bucks stretch‑waived Damian Lillard to clear cap space and signed Myles Turner to a 4‑year, $107M deal, upsetting Giannis Antetokounmpo and shaking up the Pacers’ roster

Sports

Red Panda Injured During WNBA Halftime Show at Commissioner’s Cup Final

Legendary halftime performer Red Panda was injured during her unicycle act at the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final on July 1, 2025.

Sneakers

Nike Ava Rover

Nike Ava Rover drops July 25, 2025 at $145. Featuring ReactX foam, woven upper, TPU overlays, reflective details, and water-repellant outsole.

Sneakers

Chase B × Travis Scott × Jordan Jumpman Jack – Holiday 2025 Collab

Chase B × Travis Scott × Jordan Jumpman Jack drops October 8, 2025 at $200 via Nike SNKRS & select retailers

Culture

Sankofa: Learn from the Past Adinkra Symbol

Sankofa, one of the most recognized Adinkra symbols, teaches that the wisdom to move forward lies in understanding where you've been.

Sports

WNBA announces expansion to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia by 2030

WNBA announced on June 30, 2025, that it's adding three new teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia—its largest expansion to date. This bold step will grow the league from 15 to 18 teams by 2030.

uristocrat

Monday Notes for June 30th, 2025

Your Monday roundup for June 30, 2025—Mamdani on billionaires, Bad Bunny's adidas Gazelle 'Cabo Rojo' collab, and more cultural headlines.

Sneakers

LEGO x Nike Dunk Low GS “Sail”

Nike and LEGO return with the Dunk Low GS 'Sail'—comic-style graphics, co-branded details, and packaging that doubles as a LEGO storage box.