Wednesday Notes: Last Dance' Jordans, Questlove, Black Thought, and more

Today's Sneaker Releases: Devin Booker x Chuck 70

The Converse x Devin Booker Chuck 70 redefines classic with a minimalist approach and considered details releasing at 10 AM ET on April 12.

Devin Booker x Chuck 70

The Converse x Devin Booker Chuck 70 redefines classic with a minimalist approach and considered details. From the undyed canvas and tonal embroidery to the clean tape and custom Arizona-inspired license plate, Converse and Devin have created the next icon. Defined by an unmatched drive and timeles…

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Sports: Brittney Griner to Write Memoir About ‘Harrowing Experience’ in Russian Prison

Brittney Griner to Write Memoir About ‘Harrowing Experience’ in Russian Prison

“Readers will hear my story and understand why I’m so thankful for the outpouring of support from people across the world,” the basketball player said

Rolling StoneTomás Mier

Sports: NBA Play-In Tournament daily results: Lakers survive Timberwolves; Hawks upset Heat

Lakers survive as Wolves go ice-cold, while Hawks upset Heat: Today’s NBA postseason recap

The Wolves choke away a chance to upset the Lakers, while the Heat fall meekly in a surprising home loss to Atlanta. Here’s what you missed.

The AthleticJason Quick

Lakers survive in OT to advance from play-in

The Lakers claimed the seventh spot in the Western Conference playoffs with a grueling overtime victory over the short-handed Timberwolves in the NBA’s play-in tournament Tuesday night.

ESPNNick Friedell

Music: Davido "Unavailable" Video

Davido has released a music video for “Unavailable,” the fifth song from his critically-acclaimed Timeless album.

Davido Releases Eclectic Music Video For “Unavailable”

Nigerian megastar has released a music video for “Unavailable.”

OkayAfricaSughnen Yongo

Books: Questlove Is Releasing His Debut Children’s Book

Co-authored with award-winning author S.A. Crosby, Questlove is releasing his debut children’s book The Rhythm of Time this month.

Questlove Is Releasing His Debut Children’s Book

Co-authored with award-winning author S.A. Crosby, Questlove is releasing his debut children’s book ‘The Rhythm of Time’ this month.

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Music: Black Thought details future album Streams of Thought Vol. 4 on The FADER Interview

The Roots’ frontman joined FADER contributor Timmhotep Aku to discuss his new album with El Michels Affair. During their conversation, he also shared the story behind a separate, long-teased project.

Black Thought details future album Streams of Thought Vol. 4 on The FADER Interview

Black Thought joined FADER contributor Timmhotep Aku to discuss Glorious Game, his new album with El Michels Affair.

The FADERThe FADER

Sports: First NBA Academy Showcase In Africa To Be Held In Senegal

First NBA Academy Showcase In Africa To Be Held In Senegal | The NATIVE

the inaugural showcase for NBA’s young prospects

The NATIVEEmmanuel Esomnofu

Sneakers: Rare Air: 'Last Dance' Jordans set an auction record

The signed Air Jordan XIII Breds worn by Michael Jordan in Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals have sold at auction for a record $2.238 million.

Rare Air: ‘Last Dance’ Jordans set auction record

The signed Air Jordan XIII Breds worn by Michael Jordan in Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals have sold at auction for a record $2.238 million.

ESPNDan Hajducky

Small business owners feel the credit crunch

Small business owners feel the credit crunch - New York Amsterdam News

According to the latest Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index released in February, the approval rates of small business loan requests at big banks have fallen for nine consecutive months.

New York Amsterdam NewsMae Anderson AP Business Writer, ANNE D’INNOCENZIO Associated Press

Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice Executive Director Angela Thorpe Shares Her Vision for the Historic Site

Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice Executive Director Angela Thorpe Shares Her Vision for the Historic Site - INDY Week

“To be a civil rights activist, to be a writer, to be a lawyer, and later decide ‘I’m going to be a priest’—Pauli helps me to understand that we can be as much as we want to be.”

INDY WeekKyesha Jennings

Who is Ajamu Kojo

"I am a storyteller whose practice is peppered with a bit of mystery. The idea of discovery through pictures, is what drives my endless desire to create."

Ajamu Kojo

“I am a storyteller whose practice is peppered with a bit of mystery. The idea of discovery through pictures, is what drives my endless desire to create.” Ajamu Kojo is a figurative painter and filmmaker living and working in Brooklyn. He splits his time between developing independent film proje…

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NFL: YouTube starts presales of NFL Sunday Ticket subscription

YouTube has started the presale of 2023 -24 NFL Sunday Ticket subscriptions. The company is selling the add-on to subscribers of the YouTube TV Base plan at $249 for the season. The company is also offering NFL Sunday Ticket and NFL RedZone bundles at $289 for the season during the presales.

YouTube starts presales of NFL Sunday Ticket subscription

YouTube is starting presales of NFL Sunday Ticket subscriptions starting today with packages starting from $249 per season.

TechCrunchIvan Mehta

Technology: Twitter Company ‘No Longer Exists,’ Is Now Part of Musk’s X

Twitter Inc. has ceased to be an independent company after merging with a newly formed shell firm called X Corp., driving speculation about what Elon Musk intends for the social media platform.

Twitter Company ‘No Longer Exists,’ Is Now Part of Musk’s X

Twitter Inc. has ceased to be an independent company after merging with a newly formed shell firm called X Corp., driving speculation about what Elon Musk intends for the social media platform.

BloombergLow De Wei