Wednesday Notes for February 5th, 2025
The February 5th, 2025 edition of Uristocrat Notes
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.
Black History Month
Discovering Family Roots in Brooklyn Slavery
Culture
Hip-hop is 'fight the power' but also advertises for the power
Sneakers
Nike Air Force 1 Low WMNS “Mushroom”
Nike Air Force 1 Low WMNS “Mushroom”
The women’s exclusive Nike Air Force 1 “Mushroom” is set March of 2025 with different pink hue accents. Head to Nice Kicks for more.
Nice Kicks
Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Genisus “Hyper Turquoise”
Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Genisus “Hyper Turquoise”
The Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen is coming into the new year with several new colorways. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
Nice Kicks
Sports
Nightly Pulse: NBA news & highlights from Feb. 4
- Mavericks 116, 76ers 118 (Final)
- Celtics 112, Cavaliers 105 (Final)
- Rockets 97, Nets 99 (Final)
- Knicks 121, Raptors 115 (Final)
- Heat 124, Bulls 133 (Final)
- Lakers 122, Clippers 97 (Final)
- Pacers 89, Trail Blazers 112 (Final)
Nightly Pulse: NBA news & highlights from Feb. 4 | NBA.com
Stay in the know on tonight’s NBA action with the latest news, scores and highlights from around the league.
NBA.com Staff
Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand ahead of the trade deadline
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand ahead of the trade deadline
The NBA trade deadline is almost here! Check out where all 30 teams stack up before the deadline hits.
NBA insiders
LeBron: Thought Luka-AD trade 'was a hoax'
LeBron: Thought Luka-AD trade ‘was a hoax’
LeBron James says the reality of Anthony Davis’ exit and Luka Doncic’s arrival in Los Angeles was finally setting in and that he anticipates a “seamless transition” with his new superstar teammate.
Dave McMenamin
Black NFL players surveyed on coaching diversity
Black NFL players surveyed on coaching diversity
An Associated Press survey of more than 65 Black players from 25 NFL teams found that about 36% were discouraged or disappointed by the number of Black coaches in the league.
Kevin Seifert
Technology
What’s next for smart glasses
What’s next for smart glasses
AI agents, power struggles, and more apps from third-party developers: Here’s what’s coming in 2025 and beyond
Rhiannon Williams
Uristocrat Black History Month Collection
Proceeds from this collection are donated to community organizations.
Black History Crewneck | Uristocrat Store
Black History Crewneck
Black History Month Snapback | Uristocrat Store
Black History Month Snapback
