Wednesday Notes for February 28th, 2024
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.
Culture
James Baldwin’s Best Books
He wrote with the kind of clarity that was as comforting as it was chastising. Here’s where to start.
How Nike’s $140 Million Black Community Commitment Inspired a Grantmaking Guide
How Nike’s $140 Million Black Community Commitment Inspired a Grantmaking Guide
The Nike Social & Community Impact Grantmaking Guide is an open-source handbook designed to inspire other companies to invest in community.
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Technology
Meet the Disney Imagineer Building You a Real-Life Holodeck
Meet the Disney Imagineer Building You a Real-Life Holodeck
If you’ve ever seen a lightsaber at a Disney park or marveled at BB-8, you’ve seen Lanny Smoot’s work. Now, the man with over 100 patents wants you to be able to walk in VR.
Sports
Has Doc Rivers Fixed the Milwaukee Bucks Already?
Has Doc Rivers Fixed the Milwaukee Bucks Already?
The Bucks’ stingy defense is back. Now the team’s title chances are, too. Is it time to Fear the Deer once again?
Kevin O’Connor
Sneakers
First Look at Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 17
Kevin Durant’s newest signature shoe is on the horizon. Learn more about the upcoming Nike KD 17 on Nice Kicks.
Luis Torres
The Aime Leon Dore x New Balance 1000 Drops for 2024
Aime Leon Dore x New Balance 1000 sports a chunky silhouette made from mesh and leather. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
Mallory Chin
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