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Gye Nyame: The Supreme Adinkra Symbol
"Except for God" / "Only God"
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Wednesday Notes for July 2nd, 2025
Culture New Yorkers Embraced Ranked-Choice Voting. Mamdani’s Win Proves It. Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Jeopardizes Lifelines for Black Americans Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Jeopardizes Lifelines for Black AmericansThe legislation would scale back Medicaid, slash funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and limit access to federal student
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Sankofa: Learn from the Past Adinkra Symbol
"Go back and get it" / "Return and get it" Sankofa [sahn-KOH-fah] Origins and Historical Significance Sankofa stands among the most profound and widely recognized Adinkra symbols in Akan culture, embodying the essential wisdom of learning from the past to build a better future. This powerful symbol
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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.
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Monday Notes for June 30th, 2025
Culture We Shouldn’t Have Billionaires, Mamdani Says Sneakers Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor “Cabo Rojo” Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor “Cabo Rojo”Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor “Cabo Rojo”: dropping Aug 1, 2025 for $140. This “Wonder Clay” colorway pays tribute to Puerto Rico with clay
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LEGO x Nike Dunk Low GS “Sail”
Nike and LEGO team up again for a creative reinterpretation of the Dunk Low, this time launching the GS-exclusive “Sail” colorway. With comic-style outlines, playful branding, and packaging that doubles as a DIY LEGO storage box, the design brings a fresh twist to the Dunk while leaning into LEGO’s
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Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor “Cabo Rojo”
Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor “Cabo Rojo”: dropping Aug 1, 2025 for $140. This “Wonder Clay” colorway pays tribute to Puerto Rico with clay pink and aqua tones, layered suede/leather design, and co-branding touches—essential for collectors and cultural sneaker fans.