Tuesday Notes for November 12th, 2024

This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.

Culture

Honoring a Civil War veteran who was lost to historyCurious about her family's history, journalist Cheryl Wills began researching her ancestry, and found she was related to Sandy Wills, a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops. Her search also led her to a distant relative, a former plantation, and ultimately to Private Wills' remains, which have now been laid to rest - with full military honors - at a veterans cemetery in Memphis. CBS News' Bill Whitaker reports.

“It Must Reveal the Body” A Look at Halston’s Historic Costumes for Martha Graham Dance Company

“It Must Reveal the Body” A Look at Halston’s Historic Costumes for Martha Graham Dance Company

Martha Graham Dance Company will perform excerpts from two works as part of a one-night-only 100th-year celebration of the New York dance company honoring Halston’s significant contributions.

VogueLilah Ramzi

Denzel Washington Says He’s Starring in Black Panther 3

Denzel Washington says he’s starring in Black Panther 3

Denzel Washington says he has a role in Marvel’s Black Panther 3.

ConsequenceAlex Young

Sneakers

Salehe Bembury x Crocs Juniper “Taro”

Salehe Bembury x Crocs Juniper “Taro”

Salehe Bembury x Crocs Juniper “Taro” redefines the conventional clog with a sophisticated yet earthy colorway. Head to Nice Kicks for more.

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Nike Air Max 95 Ultra “Triple Black”

Nike Air Max 95 Ultra “Triple Black”

The classic Air Max is getting a stealthy treatment with an all-terrain upper. Learn more about the Nike Air Max 95 on Nice Kicks.

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AntiHero x Nike Dunk High SB “White/Black”

AntiHero x Nike Dunk High SB “White/Black”

AntiHero x Nike Dunk High SB sports a premium suede and leather construction with unique logo accents. Head to Nice Kicks for more.

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Sports

Bike rides and Balkan music: Klay Thompson is embracing a fresh start with the Mavericks

Bike rides and Balkan music: Klay Thompson is embracing a fresh start with the Mavericks

Thompson, who won four rings alongside Steph Curry and Draymond Green, returns to the Golden State on Tuesday.

ESPNTim MacMahon

Technology

Nintendo 64 is returning in 2025

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