Thursday Notes for June 6th, 2024
The Uristocrat Headlines for Thursday, June 5th, 2024. A Look at Kendrick Lamar's Juneteenth, NBA Finals preview and more.
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.
Culture
Kendrick Lamar's Los Angeles Juneteenth Show: "The Pop Out – Ken and Friends"
Kendrick Lamar announces a special Juneteenth show in Los Angeles.
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Wendell Pierce Reveals His Harlem Housing Application Was Denied By White Owner, Says “Racism & Bigots Are Real”
You can be one of the most well-established actors in Hollywood and on Broadway and still experience racism; ask the star of The Wire, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Jack Reacher, and the upcoming Superman film Wendell Pierce.
Speaking on his X, formerly Twitter account, Wendell Pierce shared a story about a white landlord denying his request for an apartment in Harlem, New York, despite his stellar resume and high income, alleging racism played a heavy role in his application being rejected.
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NBA Finals Preview
Tatum admits Finals pressure, wants to 'enjoy it'
Since the start of the 2017 playoffs, Boston has played in more playoff games (126) than any other team in NBA history without winning a championship.
Tim Bontemps
NBA Finals: Celtics' Jrue Holiday gives honest one-word answer when asked how to stop Mavericks' Kyrie Irving
Colin Ward-Henninger
Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd brings lessons learned to the NBA Finals
Jason Kidd is a Basketball Hall of Famer, a 10-time NBA All-Star, an NBA champion and an NBA 75th Anniversary Team member. The Dallas Mavericks coach said he earned the biggest honor of his career by coaching his team to the 2024 NBA Finals, which starts Thursday in Boston (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC).
Marc J. Spears
NBA Insiders
Sports
2024 FC 100: Mbappé, Ronaldo among best men's soccer players
This year's list is filled with new faces like William Saliba, veteran quality like Harry Kane, and the next generation of stars led by Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.
ESPN
WNBA rescinds 2nd technical against Sky's Reese
The second technical foul called Tuesday against Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese has been rescinded by the WNBA, the league said Wednesday.
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