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Thursday Notes for February 27th, 2025

The February 27th, 2025 edition of Uristocrat Notes

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Thursday Notes for February 27th, 2025

Black History Month

Huge turnout commemorates 60th anniversary of Malcolm X’s assassination

Huge turnout commemorates 60th anniversary of Malcolm X’s assassination
A multitude turned out at the Shabazz Center Friday evening to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X.
New York Amsterdam NewsHerb Boyd, JASON PONTEROTTO

Culture

Inside So So Def: Jermaine Dupri’s Legacy Meets the Next Generation of Music Leaders at Emory University

Inside So So Def: Music Legacy Thrives at Emory University
Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def partners with Emory University to mentor the next gen of music leaders, continuing its legacy of innovation and influence.
EBONY Media OperationsEmanuel Okusanya

Sneakers

Air Jordan 1 High OG “University Red” is Rumored for Holiday 2025

Air Jordan 1 High OG “University Red” is Rumored for Holiday 2025
Where to buy Air Jordan 1 High OG “University Red” is Rumored for Holiday 2025 shoes. Nice Kicks has release dates, prices, and where to find Air Jordan 1 High OG “University Red” is Rumored for Holiday 2025 for sale.
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.SWOOSH x Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly “Adventure”

.SWOOSH x Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly “Adventure”
The Nike .Swoosh Air Max 1 Low Poly “Adventure” is the next physical product from the digital platform. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
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Sports

Nightly Pulse: NBA news & highlights from Feb. 26

Shaedon Sharpe delivered a Dunk of the Year nomination. Detroit controlled Boston. James Harden was in vintage form. Jalen Brunson was Mr. Clutch once again. These are the headliners from Wednesday’s slate of ball:

Nightly Pulse: NBA News & Highlights from Feb. 26
Stay in the know on tonight’s NBA action as we keep you updated with the latest news and happenings around the league.
NBA.comNBA.com Staff

NBA Power Rankings: Most important stretch for all 30 teams

NBA Power Rankings: Most important stretch for all 30 teams
Our NBA insiders break down this week’s Power Rankings and the most important games for all 30 teams for the rest of the regular season.
ESPNNBA insiders

76ers' George: Podcast on pause 'to focus on here'

76ers’ George: Podcast on pause ‘to focus on here’
After the 76ers dropped their ninth straight game Wednesday night against the Knicks, Paul George expounded on his recent decision to stop podcasting.
ESPNTim Bontemps

NFL says there were no injuries on tush push plays in 2024

NFL says there were no injuries on tush push plays in 2024
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni called talk of banning the tush push play that his team has made a staple of their offense “unfair” earlier this week and took particular aim at arguments that the play was unsafe.
NBC SportsMike Florio

Technology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shrugs off DeepSeek as sales soar

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shrugs off DeepSeek as sales soar | TechCrunch
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is more bullish about Nvidia’s sales than ever, despite a market panic last month induced by China’s DeepSeek.
TechCrunchCharles Rollet

Apple shareholders vote down anti-DEI proposal

Apple shareholders vote down anti-DEI proposal | TechCrunch
Apple shareholders rejected an anti-DEI proposal at its investor meeting Tuesday. The proposal was brought by a conservative group called the National
TechCrunchDominic-Madori Davis

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
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Black History Month Snapback | Uristocrat Store
Black History Month Snapback
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