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Uristocrat Notes: Claudine Gay, Katt Williams, Best Black Books of 2023 and more

Gay publishes her side of the Harvard story as nationwide DEI pressure intensifies; Wembanyama's efficiency and Chet's self-awareness define the year's best rookie class.

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Claudine Gay, Elon Musk, NBA Power Rankings and more

Gay's resignation exposes the fragility of DEI at elite institutions; Farrow's Musk profile is the week's must-read; Oklahoma City's Thunder run rattles the NBA power structure.

Tuesday Notes for January 2nd, 2024

A new HBO doc traces Gordon Parks' path from sharecropper's son to LIFE magazine icon; Mickey Mouse's copyright expires, making Steamboat Willie the first public-domain Disney character.

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What To Watch: A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks

Director John Maggio follows three photographers shaped by Gordon Parks, tracing his vision from the sharecroppers of the American South to the streets of Harlem.

Happy New Year!

The new year opens with Yusef Salaam, formerly of the Central Park Five, taking his seat on the New York City Council — and Lamar Jackson looking every bit the NFL's next unanimous MVP.

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Thursday Notes

The ECJ validates Real Madrid's Super League challenge; Jordan Brand's Year of 23 was defined by the 3 and the XI; New Balance teases a Lunar New Year 1906R collab.

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KITH EDITORIAL Nike Lunar Roam

The Nike Lunar Roam debuts at Kith with Nike's signature foam cushioning technology, TPU reinforcements, and a breathable mesh upper — a premium runner built to move.

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Tuesday Notes

JoJo Wooden's elevation to Chargers GM makes history — the NFL now has more Black general managers than at any point in its existence; Farfetch avoids collapse with a last-minute Coupang deal.

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Monday Notes

Adobe's $20B Figma deal dies in the EU; ten years after 'Her,' AI companionship is no longer science fiction; and Little Brother is quietly building something new in hip-hop.

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Thursday Notes

Google's AI overviews are killing news referral traffic before it starts; Meta's smart glasses test how far the public will go on surveillance; Beverly Hills Cop returns after 30 years.

Wednesday Notes

Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning anchor of 'Homicide' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' dies at 61 — the day COP28 makes history with its first-ever fossil fuel transition agreement.

Tuesday Notes

The Epic v. Google ruling could break open the App Store model; NYT investigates why unconscious bias in healthcare puts Black women at greater risk during pregnancy.