Tuesday Notes: Laphonza Butler, Claudine Gay, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and more
Laphonza Butler to become the only Black woman in the Senate
Laphonza Butler to become the only Black woman in the Senate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign, …
The Associated Press
Claudine Gay assumes historic role as Harvard University’s first Black president
Claudine Gay assumes historic role as Harvard University’s first Black president - New York Amsterdam News
Harvard University now has its first Black president, Claudine Gay, who already has made her mark in the institution’s history.
NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Stacy M. Brown
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: ‘I Worry That What We’re Looking at Is the End of Curiosity’
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: ‘I Worry That What We’re Looking at Is the End of Curiosity’
The author of Americanah explains why freedom of expression is crucial to writers.
Emma Sarappo
When that regular paycheck means a line of family members asking for loans
When that regular paycheck means a line of family members asking for loans
Life & Debt is a series looking at the disproportionate impact of financial debt on the Black community. Carini Banks grow up poor in Indianapolis in a fami…
Dwayne Bray
Philadelphia’s Penn Museum Says It Will No Longer Exhibit Human Remains
Philadelphia’s Penn Museum Says It Will No Longer Exhibit Human Remains
Few other institutions have said they will stop showing human remains altogether.
Francesca Aton
Polo Ralph Lauren Returns to Skateboarding for Its Latest Collab
Polo Ralph Lauren Returns to Skateboarding for Its Latest Collab
The classic American label teamed with Element on a new collection.
Technology
Meta, OpenAI Square Off Over Open Source AI
Meta, OpenAI Square Off Over Open Source AI
Artificial intelligence leaders and policymakers are divided on a key question: Are cutting-edge AI models too powerful to hand to just anyone? That question has pitted companies such as Meta Platforms, which recently made the code for its conversational AI freely available on the internet,…
Jon Victor
Meta Plans to Charge $14 a Month for Ad-Free Instagram or Facebook
WSJ News Exclusive | Meta Plans to Charge $14 a Month for Ad-Free Instagram or Facebook
European users would have the option to pay a fee or agree to personalized ads, according to the company’s pitch to regulators.
Sam Schechner
Sports
Overheard on NBA media day: New-look Bucks, LeBron's understudy and ... a green alien?
Overheard on NBA media day: New-look Bucks, LeBron’s understudy and ... a green alien?
Here’s what we learned from the 2023-24 NBA media day as players and coaches from across the league prepare for the season.
Jimmy Butler Went Full Emo
Panic! At The Podium, if you will.
Good Riddance to the 2023 New York Yankees, a Bunch of Sad Losers
The Bronx Bombers just completed their worst season since 1992. Let’s point some fingers.
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Franchise player: LeBron says AD face of Lakers
LeBron James said Anthony Davis is the face of the Lakers franchise as the team looks to build off last season’s run to the Western Conference finals.
Dave McMenamin
Kawhi Leonard says ‘no league policy’ will help him play more games
Leonard has maintained that he wants to play when he is healthy and cleared to play.
Law Murray
Sneakers
Kith x New Balance 990v6 “MSG Sandrift” | Nice Kicks
Kith x New Balance 990v6 “MSG Sandrift” boasts a premium construction in earthly tones. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
Mallory Chin
