Thursday Notes for February 20th, 2025

The February 20th, 2025 edition of Uristocrat Notes

Thursday Notes for February 20th, 2025

Black History Month

Erasing Black History? These Unions Say Not on Their Watch

Erasing Black History? These Unions Say Not on Their Watch
There’s plenty of Black history most of us weren’t taught in our middle and high school U.S. history classes. But what happens if teaching Black history becomes illegal nationwide?

Sports history is Black history as its intersection paves social and racial progress

Sports history is Black history as its intersection paves social and racial progress
When Carter G. Woodson, a towering American figure who became the second African American to ever receive a doctorate from Harvard.

Culture

Celebrating the Black immigrants who shaped NYC’s history

Celebrating the Black immigrants who shaped NYC’s history
Immigrants have been a part of the foundation of what would be New York City, according to the state’s New York Quadricentennial Committee.

Fashion

adidas Launches Debut Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Collection

adidas Launches Debut Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Collection
Shop the debut adidas Motorsport x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Collection now on Nice Kicks. Follow for more sneaker news and release dates.

Sneakers

Jordan Tatum 3 “Highlights”

Jordan Tatum 3 “Highlights”
The next Jordan Tatum 3 captures Tatum’s life in the offseason. Read more about the Jordan Tatum 3 “Highlights” on Nice Kicks.

Sports

Luka Dončić frustrated by rough shooting game, but Lakers believe he'll find his rhythm

Luka Dončić frustrated by rough shooting game, but Lakers believe he’ll find his rhythm | NBA.com
Luka Dončić couldn’t find his shot in his third game with the Los Angeles Lakers, and LeBron James couldn’t make up for it.

Technology

How Slow Ventures is giving the creator economy a rebrand

How Slow Ventures is giving the creator economy a rebrand
Slow Ventures partner Megan Lightcap joins Equity to talk about the firm’s dedicated creator fund, YouTube’s dominance for serious creators, and how building trust in a niche community lends itself to building investable businesses.

The Palantir Guide to Saving America’s Soul

The Palantir Guide to Saving America’s Soul
Alexander Karp, Palantir’s philosopher-C.E.O., thinks that a restored military-industrial complex can make our country great again.

What We Are Listening To


Uristocrat Black History Month Collection

Proceeds from this collection are donated to community organizations.

Black History Crewneck | Uristocrat Store
Black History Crewneck
Black History Month Snapback | Uristocrat Store
Black History Month Snapback