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Uristocrat Notes: Lonnie Walker vs. the Warriors, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Black Sherif

Uristocrat Notes: Lonnie Walker vs. the Warriors, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Black Sherif
Black Sherif

Here are your Uristocrat Notes for Tuesday, May 9th.  Todays headlines feature:

  • Sports Roundup: Lonnie Walker's big 4th drives Lakers Win, Heat Win, USMNT's Pulisic eyed by Napoli, Juventus
  • Two Creative Directors, Set Free Richardson and Phil Cho, on Sports, Hip-Hop and Faith
  • Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah releases his debut novel
  • Black Sherif is 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artist of the Year


Sports Roundup: Lonnie Walker's big 4th drives Lakers Win, Heat Win, USMNT's Pulisic eyed by Napoli, Juventus

Sports Roundup: Lonnie Walker’s big 4th drives Lakers Win, Heat Win, USMNT’s Pulisic eyed by Napoli, Juventus
NBA Playoffs New York Knicks (1) vs. Miami Heat (3): Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat hold off New York NicksKnicks in Game 4 New York Knicks vs Miami Heat May 8, 2023 Game SummaryNew York Knicks vs Miami Heat May 8, 2023 game result including recap, highlights and game informationNBA Logo

President Biden to deliver Howard University’s commencement address

President Biden to deliver Howard University’s commencement address - New York Amsterdam News
Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick has confirmed that President Joe Biden will deliver the commencement address at the historically Black university’s 155th ceremony.

Uristocrat Arts Feature

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah is a writer to know. Colson Whitehead selected him as one of the National Book Foundation's “5 Under 35” honorees. He just released his highly anticipated debut novel, Chain Gang All-Stars, about two top women gladiators fighting for their freedom within a depraved private prison system not so far-removed from America’s own.

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Bio Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah is the New York Times-bestselling author of Friday Black. Originally from Spring Valley, New York, he graduated from SUNY Albany and received his MFA from Syracuse University. His work has appeared or is forthcoming from numerous publications, including the New York Tim…


Music

Two Creative Directors on Sports, Hip-Hop, and Faith

Free Richardson, of the Compound, and Phil Cho, of NoLedge Productions, have become innovators in the world of marketing. They also consider themselves family.

Two Creative Directors on Sports, Hip-Hop and Faith
Free Richardson, of the Compound, and Phil Cho, of NoLedge Productions, have become innovators in the world of marketing. They also consider themselves family.

2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards: Black Sherif is Artist of the Year

2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards: Black Sherif is Artist of the Year
At the 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Black Sherif was crowned Ghana’s Artist of the Year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ghana Music Awards (@ghmusicawards) Here is a look back at Black Sherif’s body of work over the last year:


"Hip-Hop Origins": Ebro Darden and Apple Music chronicle 50 years of Hip-Hop

“Hip-Hop Origins”: Ebro Darden and Apple Music chronicle 50 years of Hip-Hop
For hip-hop’s 50th, we’re running it back to the very beginning—telling the story of its evolution through a series of audio specials, DJ mixes, and, of course, a handpicked collection of classic records and must-hear playlists. Ebro Darden and Apple Music are celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop

Nigerian Music To The World – Through Hollywood

Nigerian Music To The World - Through Film | The NATIVE
the connections between the Nigerian music and film industries are layered

Sneakers

Palace x New Balance 991

Palace x New Balance 991
Brand: Palace x New Balance 991 Release Date: May 12 Price: TBC Buy: Palace Related Outdoor Wear Inspires The Palace x New Balance 991 Collab Outdoor Wear Inspires The Palace x New Balance 991 Collab | Nice KicksWhere to buy Outdoor Wear Inspires The Palace x New Balance 991 Collab shoes.

Tech

Generative AI and copyright law: What’s the future for IP?
A guidance document recently released by the U.S. Copyright Office attempts to clarify its stance on AI-generated works and their eligibility for copyright protection.