Thursday Notes for June 6th, 2024

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.

Kendrick Lamar’s Los Angeles Juneteenth Show: “The Pop Out – Ken and Friends”

Kendrick Lamar announces a special Juneteenth show in Los Angeles.

UristocratUristocrat

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.

Wendell Pierce Reveals His Harlem Housing Application Was Denied By White Owner, Says “Racism & Bigots Are Real”

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…

Cassius LifeBernard Smalls (PhotosByBeanz)

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.

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.

ESPNTim Bontemps

NBA Finals: Celtics' Jrue Holiday gives honest one-word answer when asked how to stop Mavericks' Kyrie Irving

NBA Finals: Celtics’ Jrue Holiday gives honest one-word answer when asked how to stop Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving

Holiday will spend plenty of time guarding Irving during the NBA Finals

CBSSports.comColin 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).

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 s…

AndscapeMarc J. Spears

NBA Finals preview: Everything to know about Mavericks-Celtics

NBA-best Boston goes for banner No. 18, while a revitalized roster tries to bring Dallas its second. Get ready for Mavs-Celtics with everything to know ahead of the June 6 tip.

ESPNNBA 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.

The FC 100 for 2024: Mbappé, Ronaldo among best men’s soccer players

We are back! With the 2023-24 European season closed after the Champions League final, we’re back with our eighth annual rankings of the best men’s players in world soccer. Welcome to the FC 100.

ESPNESPN

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.

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.

ESPNMichael Voepel

Sneakers

The Air Jordan 4 “White Cement” Returns in 2025

An iconic OG colorway returns. Learn more about the Air Jordan 4 “White Cement” 2025 release on Nice Kicks.

Nice KicksLuis Torres

The Air Jordan 10 “Steel” is Rumored for 2025

Jordan Brand is bringing back a classic. Learn more about the 2025 release of the Air Jordan 10 “Steel” on Nice Kicks.

Nice KicksLuis Torres

The Air Jordan 5 “Grape” Returns in 2025

The iconic Air Jordan 5 “Grape” is rumored to return in Summer 2025. Learn more on the 2025 Air Jordan 5 “Grape” on Nice Kicks.

Nice KicksLuis Torres

Uristocrat Store

Uristocrat Square Logo Crewneck

Square Logo Crewneck | Uristocrat

Square Logo Crewneck

Uristocrat