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Thursday Notes for March 6th, 2025

The March 6th, 2025 edition of Uristocrat Notes

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Thursday Notes for March 6th, 2025

Happy Independence Day!! 🇬🇭🇬🇭

Celebrating Ghana Month 2025: Honoring Culture, Heritage, and Progress
Ghana Month is celebrated every March to honor the country’s history, traditions, and achievements and to celebrate Ghana’s 68th Independence anniversary in March
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The CIA overthrow of Kwame Nkrumah and the struggle against...
We can look to the case of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president and prime minister, to understand some of the ways U.S. imperialism may potentially respond to the current developments in West Africa — and how those of us in the United States can better equip ourselves to... #africa #CIA #ghana
Liberation NewsJoe Tache

Culture

Roy Ayers, “Godfather Of Neo Soul,” Dead At 84

Roy Ayers, “Godfather Of Neo Soul,” Dead At 84
Roy Ayers, the jazz-funk pioneer known for the hit “Everybody Loves The Sunshine,” has died. He passed away on Tuesday (March 4) in New York City following a long illness. He was 84.
StereogumDanielle Chelosky

For Black Immigrants, a Second Trump Term Hits Different

For Black Immigrants, a Second Trump Term Hits Different
Experts say that for the estimated 5.29 million Black migrants living in the United States, the risk of detention and deportation is particularly high.
Capital B NewsJanell Ross

Sneakers

The 10 Best Nike Air Max Plus of All Time

The 10 Best Nike Air Max Plus of All Time
Check out the 10 best Nike Air Max Plus of all time at Nice Kicks. Did your favorite Nike TN make the list? Click to find out!
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In Thick Velvet, Onitsuka Tiger's Mexico 66 Is a True Textural Treat

In Thick Velvet, Onitsuka Tiger’s Mexico 66 Is a True Textural Treat
Onitsuka Tiger’s Mexcio 66 sneaker looks wildly suave in plush velvet. The timeless flat shoe is a real looker in its plush brown & grey colorways.
HighsnobietyAerin Daniel

James Harden Nods to His Alma Mater With the adidas Harden Vol. 9 "Sun Devils"

James Harden Nods to His Alma Mater With the adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Sun Devils”
The Arizona State University-themed colorway was spotted in action last night.
HypebeastLogan Fairbrother

Sports

Nightly Pulse: NBA News & Highlights from March 5

Red-hot scoring performances from Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and James Harden headlined Wednesday’s NBA action:

Nightly Pulse: NBA News & Highlights from March 5
Stay in the know on tonight’s NBA action as we keep you updated with the latest news and happenings around the league.
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Cavaliers beat Heat, become first team this season to clinch spot in NBA playoffs

Kidd: Wrong to link Kyrie injury to playing time
Jason Kidd called Kyrie Irving’s torn ACL “a freak accident,” and one that should not be blamed on his uptick in playing time since the Luka Doncic trade.
ESPNJamal Collier

Sources: Eagles bring back Baun on $51M deal

Sources: Eagles bring back Baun on $51M deal
The Eagles are re-signing LB Zack Baun to a three-year, $51 million contract, sources told ESPN.
ESPNJeff Legwold

Technology

OpenAI reportedly plans to charge up to $20,000 a month for specialized AI ‘agents’

OpenAI reportedly plans to charge up to $20,000 a month for specialized AI ‘agents’ | TechCrunch
OpenAI may be planning to charge up to $20,000 per month for specialized AI ‘agents,’ according to The Information.
TechCrunchKyle Wiggers

Kevin Rose, Alexis Ohanian acquire Digg

Kevin Rose, Alexis Ohanian acquire Digg | TechCrunch
Digg is now back under the ownership of original founder Kevin Rose, who is joined by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
TechCrunchPaul Sawers, Connie Loizos

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