Thursday Notes for March 6th, 2025
The March 6th, 2025 edition of Uristocrat Notes

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

Related: C.I.A. Said to Have Aided Plotters Who Overthrew Nkrumah in Ghana
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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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:
- Wizards 125, Jazz 122
- Cavaliers 112, Heat 107
- Timberwolves 125, Hornets 110
- Celtics 128, Trail Blazers 118
- Bucks 137, Mavericks 107
- Nuggets 116, Kings 110
- Thunder 120, Grizzlies 103
- Clippers 123, Pistons 115
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.

Cavaliers beat Heat, become first team this season to clinch spot in NBA playoffs
Kidd: Wrong to link Kyrie injury to playing time
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.
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.
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.

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.

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