Culture

Thursday Notes for February 6th, 2025

Irv Gotti, the Murder Inc. co-founder who launched Ja Rule and Ashanti, dies at 54, as new Crunchbase data shows Black founders received just 0.4% of all startup funding.

Sports

Jimmy Butler heading to Warriors in multi-player deal with Heat

The Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors are finalizing a multi-player trade in which veteran forward Jimmy Butler will be sent to the Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schröder, Kyle Anderson, and a protected first-round pick.

Nike

A'ja Wilson unveils her first signature sneaker with Nike, the A'One

A'ja Wilson's Nike A'One is a landmark release, blending personal storytelling with performance design in May 2025 at $110 for adults and $90 for youths

Sports

Nike launches the Nike United Collective

Nike unites six top female players — Naomi Girma, Lauren James, Patricia Guijarro, and more — to co-design the United boot pack launching February 5.

Culture

Wednesday Notes for February 5th, 2025

A 'Trace/s' exhibition at the Center for Brooklyn History spotlights the borough's neglected slavery records, as LeBron calls the Luka Doncic trade 'a hoax' and Nike's AF1 'Mushroom' readies for March.

Culture

Tuesday Notes for February 4th, 2025

Gullah Geechee residents of Sapelo Island, Georgia are battling to preserve their homeland, while African celebrities Tems, Cynthia Erivo, and Rema turned heads at the 67th Grammy Awards.

Sneakers

Nike Basketball to release "Black Label" Collection for All-Star 2025

Nike Basketball's "Black Label" collection launches on February 14, 2025. It features exclusive, limited-edition sneakers from athletes like LeBron James and Sabrina Ionescu.

Sports

Roc Nation x Mitchell & Ness Super Bowl Capsule Collection

Roc Nation, Mitchell & Ness the NFL have launched their first-ever Super Bowl Capsule Collection

Culture

Monday Notes for February 3rd, 2025

Beyoncé becomes the first Black woman this century to win Grammy Album of the Year, taking it for Cowboy Carter — the same night the Lakers-Mavericks announced the Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade.

Culture

Friday Notes for January 31st, 2025

Devin Booker's Nike Book 1 'Mowabb' PE — inspired by the legendary 1991 Nike ACG Air Mowabb — heads from athlete exclusive to general release, while Ghana records $196.7 billion in electronic transfers in 2024.

Sneakers

Air Jordan 11 "Coldest in the Game" Set for Holiday 2025 Release

Jordan Brand is gearing up to release the Air Jordan 11 "Coldest in the Game" during the 2025 holiday season.

Sneakers

Devin Booker's Nike Book 1 "Mowabb" PE to Hit Retail

Devin Booker's Nike Book 1 'Mowabb' hits retail shelves for the first time in March 2025 at $150, featuring a Sesame colorway with suede overlays and orange accents inspired by the 1991 Nike ACG Air Mowabb.