Tuesday Notes for May 27th, 2025

The May 27th, 2025 edition of Uristocrat Notes featuring NBA Playoff Matchups and the Thunder Win over the Timberwolves

Tuesday Notes for May 27th, 2025

Culture

Charles B. Rangel, Longtime Harlem Congressman, Dies at 94

April Jobs Report Shows Black Women Accounted for 106,000 Firings

Black Women Lead in April Job Losses
New BLS data shows Black women lost 106,000 jobs in April 2025, the largest drop among any group amid DEI rollbacks and workplace cultural shifts.

Speaking to Falling Seeds Large Scale Installation by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh

Speaking to Falling Seeds Large Scale Installation by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh (@tlynnfaz) Key Takeaways: * Speaking to Falling Seeds is now on view at the California African American Museum (CAAM) through August 3, 2025. * The large-scale installation features graphite portraits of Black Angelenos, based on intimate interviews and photography. * The project

These Mothers Fought for Their Sons Killed by Police. Now They’re Fighting for the Country.

These Mothers Fought for Their Sons Killed by Police. Now They’re Fighting for the Country.
The Mothers Against Police Brutality are bringing their individual experiences of tragedy together to empower police reform.

Kadir Nelson Covers New Yorker with "Major Taylor"

The cover of this week’s New Yorker issue is “Major Taylor, a Champion Who Led the Way,” by Kadir Nelson (@kadirnelson).


Fashion

Polo by Ralph Lauren’s Heritage Icons: A Look at the Brand’s Most Timeless Pieces

Polo by Ralph Lauren’s Heritage Icons: A Look at the Brand’s Most Timeless Pieces
Ralph Lauren’s Polo line celebrates American style with key “Heritage Icons” that have stood the test of time.

Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami: Chapter Three

Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami: Chapter Three
Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami are revisiting their iconic collaboration for a third chapter.

Kith Unveils Redesigned Manhattan Flagship With Exclusive Collaborations, Cafe Updates & More

Kith Unveils Redesigned Manhattan Flagship With Exclusive Collaborations, Cafe Updates & More
Kith has reopened its redesigned flagship store in Manhattan at 337 Lafayette Street.

Sneakers

Nike Air Max 95 Ultra “Triple Black” releases Summer 2025

Nike Air Max 95 Ultra “Triple Black” releases Summer 2025
The Nike Air Max 95 Ultra “Triple Black” releases Summer 2025, blending classic design with modern comfort.

Sports

Timberwolves-Thunder: 5 takeaways as Oklahoma City's stars shine in Game 4

Timberwolves-Thunder: 5 takeaways as Oklahoma City’s stars shine in Game 4
Oklahoma City’s stars step up while Minnesota’s struggle, helping the Thunder escape Game 4 with a commanding 3-1 series lead.

Caitlin Clark injury: Strained quad sidelines Fever star for minimum of two weeks

Caitlin Clark injury: Strained quad sidelines Fever star for minimum of two weeks
The WNBA’s reigning rookie of the year will miss time

Technology

2025.21: The Upheaval Coming for the Internet Economy

2025.21: The Upheaval Coming for the Internet Economy
The best Stratechery content from the week of May 19, 2025, including AI and the future of the web, slam dunks and moonshots at Google, and OpenAI entering the hardware business.

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