Art

Tschabalala Self

Tschabalala Self is a rising star in the contemporary art world, known for her vibrant, mixed-media works that explore themes of identity, race, and the Black female body.

Damilola Opedun

Damilola Opedun

Damilola Opedun's "Makovenice" series draws a direct line between Lagos' Makoko floating community and Venice, challenging how the world views marginalized neighborhoods through oil and pastel paintings.

books

Phillip B. Williams

Phillip B. Williams, an award-winning poet known for his collections "Thief in the Interior" and "Mutiny," has made a notable entry into the world of novels with his debut, "Ours."

Art

Jarvis Boyland

Born in 1995 in Memphis and based in Los Angeles, Jarvis Boyland's paintings offer deeply personal portrayals of Black queer identity and life, rendered with precision.

Culture

Thursday Notes for March 14th, 2024

Victor Wembanyama officially shatters the rookie wall, and Liverpool's Jarell Quansah speaks exclusively on his breakthrough season. Also: OmniRetail's B2B playbook and Nike's Top 5 Air Max rankings.

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Wednesday Notes for March 13th, 2024

The 2024 Whitney Biennial opens to blazing reviews as a new kind of body art takes center stage. Plus: the NFL running back value debate and the Nike Air Max Dn 'Sail' for Air Max Day.

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Tuesday Notes for March 11th, 2024

The IVF rollback debate opens a Pandora's box for Black families, and the Smithsonian hires Dalila Scruggs as its first African American art curator. Also: Russell Wilson joins the Steelers and Aaron Jones heads to Minnesota.

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Monday Notes for March 10th, 2024

NBA teams are busting 20-point deficits more than ever — the comeback era is rewriting what it means to hold a lead. Also: the Nike Air Max 1 'King's Day' and New Balance 991v2 'Rosewood' for spring.

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Friday Notes for March 8th, 2024

The Whitney Biennial gets its full moment with a preview explainer, while Denver ends Boston's winning streak. Plus: the EU targets Apple under its new Digital Markets Act and the Kith x New Balance 1906R 'Black/Gold' is here.

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Thursday Notes for March 7th, 2024

The Celtics blew a 22-point lead and are still recording the fifth-best regular season in NBA history. Plus StockX enters Apple Vision Pro and adidas releases the Samba OG in collegiate green.

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Wednesday Notes for March 6th, 2024

Wednesday's edition covers Ghana's 67th Independence Day celebration, the end of Boston's winning streak, and the Kelce brothers' night at the Cavs bobblehead ceremony.

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Tuesday Notes for March 5th, 2024

Anthony Edwards 'lost track of time' and nearly missed a Timberwolves tipoff. Plus: the NFL weighs the real cost of the Taylor Swift era and the adidas Samba drops in collegiate burgundy.