theroot--2020-06-23--Jimmy Kimmel Comes Under Fire for Unearthed Blackface Skit and N-Word Usage

Jimmy Kimmel has had a really interesting week , and it ’ s only Tuesday .
The late-night talk show host announced Thursday that he will take a leave of absence from his ABC show starting in July in order to spend time with his family .
While he ’ s on hiatus , different guests will rotate and host the show on his behalf .
According to Variety , he will return to the show in September , right before he hosts this year ’ s Emmy Awards .
Now , this is where the fun comes in .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ old skit from Comedy Central ’ s The Man Show resurfaced .
In it , he portrays NBA player Karl Malone wearing blackface from head to toe and putting on a really shitty blaccent .
Then , on Monday night , Kimmel came under fire again for using the n-word six times during a Snoop Dogg impression on the 1996 comedy Christmas album , A Family Christmas in Your Ass .
The song “ Christmastime in LBC ” was unearthed by Fox News , of all places .
Kimmel-as-Snoop sings about Santa Claus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleigh giving shit away , ” and also utters lines like “ I told that motherfucker Santa , bring a pick for my afro.
” “ Me and my niggas down in LBC , we ’ ll smoke that motherfuckin ’ Christmas tree , ” Kimmel rhymes on the song .
The liner notes for the album credit “ Jim Kimmel ” as the co-producer , who also provided “ all comedy material.
” He is also seen on the cover .
Fox News also obtained audio of Kimmel on comedian and The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ podcast in 2013 , where he discussed his Snoop Dogg impression from years prior and whipped out his George Wallace impression , which Carolla called his “ crazy black voice.
” When asked if he only impersonates black people , Kimmel says with a laugh , “ I prefer them , yes.
” Kimmel has not apologized for either controversy as of press time , but many internet folk are calling for his Emmys hosting gig later this year to be stripped away , or for him to step down from his duties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are really having a reckoning in terms of racist controversies .
A past blackface incident resurfaced for The Tonight Show ’ s Jimmy Fallon a few weeks ago , after which he apologized for an old Saturday Night Live sketch where he wore blackface to portray Chris Rock .
Even more recently , Tina Fey apologized to fans for the pain caused by four 30 Rock episodes where characters were featured in blackface .
The episodes in question have been pulled from streaming and the NBC website , but like ... why are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is wrong on Blue Ivy ’ s internet ?
Why does it take times of racial and social unrest for people to make changes or to recognize the pain that blackface causes ?

Jimmy Kimmel has had a really interesting week, and it’s only Tuesday.
The late-night talk show host announced Thursday that he will take a leave of absence from his ABC show starting in July in order to spend time with his family. While he’s on hiatus, different guests will rotate and host the show on his behalf. According to Variety, he will return to the show in September, right before he hosts this year’s Emmy Awards.
Now, this is where the fun comes in.
Amidst Kimmel’s announcement, an old skit from Comedy Central’s The Man Show resurfaced. In it, he portrays NBA player Karl Malone wearing blackface from head to toe and putting on a really shitty blaccent.
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Then, on Monday night, Kimmel came under fire again for using the n-word six times during a Snoop Dogg impression on the 1996 comedy Christmas album, A Family Christmas in Your Ass. The song “Christmastime in LBC” was unearthed by Fox News, of all places.
Kimmel-as-Snoop sings about Santa Claus being “a fat nigga in a sleigh giving shit away,” and also utters lines like “I told that motherfucker Santa, bring a pick for my afro.”
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“Me and my niggas down in LBC, we’ll smoke that motherfuckin’ Christmas tree,” Kimmel rhymes on the song. The liner notes for the album credit “Jim Kimmel” as the co-producer, who also provided “all comedy material.” He is also seen on the cover.
Fox News also obtained audio of Kimmel on comedian and The Man Show co-creator Adam Carolla’s podcast in 2013, where he discussed his Snoop Dogg impression from years prior and whipped out his George Wallace impression, which Carolla called his “crazy black voice.” When asked if he only impersonates black people, Kimmel says with a laugh, “I prefer them, yes.”
Kimmel has not apologized for either controversy as of press time, but many internet folk are calling for his Emmys hosting gig later this year to be stripped away, or for him to step down from his duties as host.
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It seems like comedians are really having a reckoning in terms of racist controversies. A past blackface incident resurfaced for The Tonight Show’s Jimmy Fallon a few weeks ago, after which he apologized for an old Saturday Night Live sketch where he wore blackface to portray Chris Rock.
Even more recently, Tina Fey apologized to fans for the pain caused by four 30 Rock episodes where characters were featured in blackface. The episodes in question have been pulled from streaming and the NBC website, but like...why are we still having conversations about why blackface is wrong on Blue Ivy’s internet? Why does it take times of racial and social unrest for people to make changes or to recognize the pain that blackface causes?


theroot--2020-06-23--Mr. Steal Your Election Is Tweeting Random Videos of Black Men Attacking People

Nothing says , “ I ’ m trying to rile up my racist base by appealing solely to their racism because I ’ m losing this upcoming election ” like using the presidential Twitter account , the account that will be archived for future generations , to post videos of random black men attacking people .
According to the Daily Beast , President Trump began tweeting these random racist dog whistles around 10:30 p.m .
ET on Monday night .
“ So terrible !
” Trump wrote after posting the video , which shows a black man violently shoving a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car , to Twitter .
For the record , the incident happened last year and the man in the video has been arrested , but none of that news was shared on the president ’ s Twitter as that would defeat the purpose .
What is the purpose of tweeting the video ?
No really , what is the purpose of retweeting such a trash-ass video ?
Well , the poster of said video was trying to make a point that a black man has shoved a woman and no one was protesting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of said video , is also an asshole .
That video has since been taken down but the president ’ s tweet remains because he ’ s a bitch .
The Daily Beast adds that a few minutes after retweeting the first video , the president shared another video clip , posting , “ Looks [ sic ] what ’ s going on here .
Where are the protesters ?
Was this man arrested ?
” This video shows a Black man punching a white man inside a Macy ’ s in Michigan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any context as to why the white man is getting that work so we won ’ t speculate .
Also , it sounds like the president is snitching .
Trump then rounded out his presidential Karenfest with a tweet about Monday arrests “ in D.C. for the disgraceful vandalism , in Lafayette Park [ near the White House ] , of the magnificent Statue of Andrew Jackson , in addition to the exterior defacing of St. John ’ s Church across the street .
10 years in prison under the Veteran ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fuck Andrew Jackson and his horse .
Make no mistake about it , the president is losing his grip on the office and can see his hopeless attempts at reelection falling away .
Unless he can convince a world leader to help him steal this election , be on the lookout for more random racist videos as stoking fear and violence is all he has .

Nothing says, “I’m trying to rile up my racist base by appealing solely to their racism because I’m losing this upcoming election” like using the presidential Twitter account, the account that will be archived for future generations, to post videos of random black men attacking people.
According to the Daily Beast, President Trump began tweeting these random racist dog whistles around 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday night.
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“So terrible!” Trump wrote after posting the video, which shows a black man violently shoving a woman into the side of a subway car, to Twitter. For the record, the incident happened last year and the man in the video has been arrested, but none of that news was shared on the president’s Twitter as that would defeat the purpose.
What is the purpose of tweeting the video? No really, what is the purpose of retweeting such a trash-ass video? Well, the poster of said video was trying to make a point that a black man has shoved a woman and no one was protesting this. That man, the poster of said video, is also an asshole. That video has since been taken down but the president’s tweet remains because he’s a bitch.
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The Daily Beast adds that a few minutes after retweeting the first video, the president shared another video clip, posting, “Looks [sic] what’s going on here. Where are the protesters? Was this man arrested?” This video shows a Black man punching a white man inside a Macy’s in Michigan. The video doesn’t include any context as to why the white man is getting that work so we won’t speculate.
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Also, it sounds like the president is snitching.
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Trump then rounded out his presidential Karenfest with a tweet about Monday arrests “in D.C. for the disgraceful vandalism, in Lafayette Park [near the White House], of the magnificent Statue of Andrew Jackson, in addition to the exterior defacing of St. John’s Church across the street. 10 years in prison under the Veteran’s Memorial Preservation Act. Beware!”
Fuck Andrew Jackson and his horse. Make no mistake about it, the president is losing his grip on the office and can see his hopeless attempts at reelection falling away. Unless he can convince a world leader to help him steal this election, be on the lookout for more random racist videos as stoking fear and violence is all he has.


theroot--2020-06-23--Save Up to 30% on New Balance Sneakers

Save Up to 30% on New Balance Sneakers

This week Amazon is having its Big Style Sale , featuring deals from huge lifestyle brands that you can buy @ @ @ @ @ Friday !
So , for a short time , you can save up to 30 @ @ @ @ @ sneakers and apparel .
So if you need some running sneakers , or even a @ @ @ @ @ , I would pick some up before they ’ re gone !

Ignacia on Kinja Deals, shared by Ignacia to The Root

30% Off New Balance Sneakers | Amazon Big Style Sale
This week Amazon is having its Big Style Sale, featuring deals from huge lifestyle brands that you can buy from at discounted prices until Friday! So, for a short time, you can save up to 30% percent on New Balance sneakers and apparel. So if you need some running sneakers, or even a new pair just for summer, I would pick some up before they’re gone!


theroot--2020-06-23--A Noble Art: This Fine Photography Sale Helps Support Black Trans Lives and More

With all the time we ’ ve spent staring at the walls these past few months , it ’ s no wonder we ’ ve had art on the brain ... not to mention it ’ s a welcome escape from what has felt like an unceasing stream of bad news .
Call it art therapy , but the desire to beautify our lives is more than aesthetic— it ’ s a reminder that there is more to focus on than trauma .
Thanks to a new photographic print sale by Reframing the Future , we can indulge in much-needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect black lives .
Both emerging and established artists are offering their work for the photographic print sale , with 100 percent of its proceed going to charities that support Black Lives Matter .
Through June 30 , the sale will benefit both the National Bail Out , which provides bail for Black community members , and the Marsha P. Johnson Initiative , which advocates for the lives of Black trans people .
Thus far , the effort has raised $ 100,000—but there ’ s still over a week to go .
Prints @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so even the most frugal among us can afford a little fine art for these very worthy causes .
In fact , the biggest challenge might be staying within budget , because like black lives , the variety and beauty of this collection exists in multitudes .
To view and purchase prints from Reframing the Future , you can visit their website .

Maiysha Kai on The Glow Up, shared by Maiysha Kai to The Root

With all the time we’ve spent staring at the walls these past few months, it’s no wonder we’ve had art on the brain...not to mention it’s a welcome escape from what has felt like an unceasing stream of bad news. Call it art therapy, but the desire to beautify our lives is more than aesthetic— it’s a reminder that there is more to focus on than trauma. Thanks to a new photographic print sale by Reframing the Future, we can indulge in much-needed beauty while also doing our part to protect black lives.
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As reported by Elle magazine:
Both emerging and established artists are offering their work for the photographic print sale, with 100 percent of its proceed going to charities that support Black Lives Matter. Through June 30, the sale will benefit both the National Bail Out, which provides bail for Black community members, and the Marsha P. Johnson Initiative, which advocates for the lives of Black trans people.
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Thus far, the effort has raised $100,000—but there’s still over a week to go. Prints range from $25 to $100, so even the most frugal among us can afford a little fine art for these very worthy causes. In fact, the biggest challenge might be staying within budget, because like black lives, the variety and beauty of this collection exists in multitudes.
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To view and purchase prints from Reframing the Future, you can visit their website.


theroot--2020-06-23--Chrystul Kizer, Held in Jail for 2 Years After Killing Her Alleged Abuser, Finally Set Free Thanks t

Chrystul Kizer, Held in Jail for 2 Years After Killing Her Alleged Abuser, Finally Set Free Thanks to Community Bond Fund

Chrystul Kizer , a 19-year-old accused of killing her alleged sex trafficker in 2018 , was able to step outside Kenosha County Detention Facility in Wisconsin for the first time in two years on Monday .
Saddled with an oppressively high bond—originally set at $ 1 million , then bumped down to $ 400,000—Kizer had been in jail since June 2018 awaiting trial .
As The Washington Post reports , the Chicago Community Bond Fund , which had received a flood of donations in the last month to help bail out protesters jailed in the massive , nationwide Black Lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kizer ’ s bail .
Her family and supporters had tried to crowdfund the enormous sum for months .
Kizer is accused of killing Randall Volar , a 34-year-old white man she met through a Backpage ad when she was just 16 .
In an in-depth story about the case published last year , Kizer told the Post that Volar would give her cash and gifts in exchange for sex acts .
Eventually , he began selling her to other men .
In total , Volar is believed to have been sexually abusing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Kizer .
She said that Volar was trying to assault her at his home in June 2018 when she attempted to fight back , shooting him twice in the head .
Afterward , Kizer set his house on fire and fled in his car .
At the time of his death , Kenosha police charged Volar with human trafficking and child pornography , but he remained free as the investigation into his alleged crimes continued .
District Attorney Michael Gravely , who is prosecuting the case against Kizer and fought against her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ office was determining the ages and identities of the young black girls victimized by Volar before arresting him .
Gravely argues that Kizer killed Volar as part of a plan to steal his BMW .
She faces charges of arson and first-degree intentional homicide .
Kizer still has no trial date set as she awaits an appeal that would determine whether she can use Wisconsin ’ s “ affirmative defense ” law , which would argue that her crime was a direct response to the abuse she experienced .
According to the Post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jail on Monday “ carrying two trash bags full of letters she has received from supporters.
” “ Chrystul was being victimized and abused by someone who was not effectively stopped by the current systems , ” Sharlyn Grace , executive director of the Chicago Community Bond Fund , said in a statement .
“ That lack of protection from the systems we claim to keep us safe required that she act in self-defense to survive .
”

Chrystul Kizer, a 19-year-old accused of killing her alleged sex trafficker in 2018, was able to step outside Kenosha County Detention Facility in Wisconsin for the first time in two years on Monday. Saddled with an oppressively high bond—originally set at $1 million, then bumped down to $400,000—Kizer had been in jail since June 2018 awaiting trial.
As The Washington Post reports, the Chicago Community Bond Fund, which had received a flood of donations in the last month to help bail out protesters jailed in the massive, nationwide Black Lives Matter demonstrations, paid the rest of Kizer’s bail. Her family and supporters had tried to crowdfund the enormous sum for months.
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Kizer is accused of killing Randall Volar, a 34-year-old white man she met through a Backpage ad when she was just 16. In an in-depth story about the case published last year, Kizer told the Post that Volar would give her cash and gifts in exchange for sex acts. Eventually, he began selling her to other men.
In total, Volar is believed to have been sexually abusing about a dozen underage black girls, including Kizer. She said that Volar was trying to assault her at his home in June 2018 when she attempted to fight back, shooting him twice in the head. Afterward, Kizer set his house on fire and fled in his car.
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At the time of his death, Kenosha police charged Volar with human trafficking and child pornography, but he remained free as the investigation into his alleged crimes continued.
District Attorney Michael Gravely, who is prosecuting the case against Kizer and fought against her having her bail lowered, said his office was determining the ages and identities of the young black girls victimized by Volar before arresting him. Gravely argues that Kizer killed Volar as part of a plan to steal his BMW. She faces charges of arson and first-degree intentional homicide.
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Kizer still has no trial date set as she awaits an appeal that would determine whether she can use Wisconsin’s “affirmative defense” law, which would argue that her crime was a direct response to the abuse she experienced. According to the Post, Kizer walked out of the Kenosha jail on Monday “carrying two trash bags full of letters she has received from supporters.”
“Chrystul was being victimized and abused by someone who was not effectively stopped by the current systems,” Sharlyn Grace, executive director of the Chicago Community Bond Fund, said in a statement. “That lack of protection from the systems we claim to keep us safe required that she act in self-defense to survive.”


theroot--2020-06-23--2 Athletes Announce Transfers From Liberty University, Citing the 'Racial Insensitivity' of the Scho

2 Athletes Announce Transfers From Liberty University, Citing the 'Racial Insensitivity' of the School's Leadership

Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr. just lost two players from the school ’ s football team because Falwell is a tone-deaf idiot who didn ’ t realize that tweeting his face mask design—which included an image of a white man in blackface next to a person in a Ku Klux Klan robe—might be off putting to his black students .
Last month The Root reported that Falwell mocked Gov .
Ralph Northam ’ s order requiring Virginia citizens to wear face masks by tweeting an image of a mask with a college photo of Northam in blackface next to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nearly a month later , that tweet is still biting Falwell in the ass .
According to Sports Illustrated , cornerbacks Kei ’ Trel Clark and Tayvion Land announced via Twitter on Monday that they have decided to transfer away from Liberty U due to the “ racial insensitivity ” of the college ’ s leadership .
“ Unfortunately , due to the racial insensitivity displayed by leadership at Liberty University , I have decided to enter my name into the transfer portal and no longer be a student-athlete at Liberty University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Liberty ’ s all-time recruits list , according to Sports Illustrated—tweeted .
“ I pray that I am able to be provided with a opportunity at a new school that respects my culture and provides a comfortable environment.
” Ten minutes later , Clark tweeted a statement that said pretty much the same thing .
“ Over this year , I have developed relationships that I will forever cherish and bonds that will not be broken , ” Clark wrote .
“ However due to the cultural [ incompetence ] within multiple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line up with my code of ethics .
So therefore I had to do what I felt like was right in my heart , and I pray that you support me and pray for me as I find a new home to further my education and football career.
” Neither of them mentioned Falwell by name in their tweets , but the face mask incident is what kicked off the trend of black athletes and staff looking at Liberty U like , “ i ght , Ima head out.
” Shortly after Falwell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s basketball player Asia Todd announced she would be transferring from the school .
Her reason , as you may have guessed , was also due to “ racial insensitivities shown within the leadership and culture.
” Black Liberty University Online instructor and pastor Christopher House resigned after seeing the tweet .
In a Facebook post , House cited Falwell and the infamous tweet directly .
In fact , according to CNN , 35 black pastors and former Liberty University student-athletes called Falwell out on the tweet ( among other things ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop this infantile behavior.
” Falwell eventually deleted the tweet and apologized for it .
“ After listening to African-American L.U .
leaders and alumni over the past week and hearing their concerns , I understand that by tweeting an image to remind all of the governor ’ s racist past , ” Falwell tweeted this month .
“ I actually refreshed the trauma that image had caused and offended some by using the image to make a political point .
”

Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr. just lost two players from the school’s football team because Falwell is a tone-deaf idiot who didn’t realize that tweeting his face mask design—which included an image of a white man in blackface next to a person in a Ku Klux Klan robe—might be off putting to his black students.
Last month The Root reported that Falwell mocked Gov. Ralph Northam’s order requiring Virginia citizens to wear face masks by tweeting an image of a mask with a college photo of Northam in blackface next to someone in Klan attire plastered on it. Nearly a month later, that tweet is still biting Falwell in the ass.
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According to Sports Illustrated, cornerbacks Kei’Trel Clark and Tayvion Land announced via Twitter on Monday that they have decided to transfer away from Liberty U due to the “racial insensitivity” of the college’s leadership.
“Unfortunately, due to the racial insensitivity displayed by leadership at Liberty University, I have decided to enter my name into the transfer portal and no longer be a student-athlete at Liberty University,” Land—who ranks No. 1 on Liberty’s all-time recruits list, according to Sports Illustrated—tweeted. “I pray that I am able to be provided with a opportunity at a new school that respects my culture and provides a comfortable environment.”
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Ten minutes later, Clark tweeted a statement that said pretty much the same thing.
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“Over this year, I have developed relationships that I will forever cherish and bonds that will not be broken,” Clark wrote. “However due to the cultural [incompetence] within multiple levels of leadership, it does not line up with my code of ethics. So therefore I had to do what I felt like was right in my heart, and I pray that you support me and pray for me as I find a new home to further my education and football career.”
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Neither of them mentioned Falwell by name in their tweets, but the face mask incident is what kicked off the trend of black athletes and staff looking at Liberty U like, “i ght, Ima head out.”
Shortly after Falwell’s ill-advised tweet, Liberty women’s basketball player Asia Todd announced she would be transferring from the school. Her reason, as you may have guessed, was also due to “racial insensitivities shown within the leadership and culture.”
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Black Liberty University Online instructor and pastor Christopher House resigned after seeing the tweet. In a Facebook post, House cited Falwell and the infamous tweet directly. In fact, according to CNN, 35 black pastors and former Liberty University student-athletes called Falwell out on the tweet (among other things) in a letter asking him to “stop this infantile behavior.”
Falwell eventually deleted the tweet and apologized for it.
“After listening to African-American L.U. leaders and alumni over the past week and hearing their concerns, I understand that by tweeting an image to remind all of the governor’s racist past,” Falwell tweeted this month. “I actually refreshed the trauma that image had caused and offended some by using the image to make a political point.”


theroot--2020-06-23--Eight Grilling Accessories to Complete Your Cookout, According to BBQ Buffs

Ahh , summer .
The smell of charcoal and grilled meat , sweet buttered corn , and of course , and maybe a beer or two , if you choose .
Growing up , we only had the basics when we grilled .
All we needed was a simple charcoal grill , spatula , and chicken wings .
However , now that my palette has evolved and I enjoy cooking a variety of fabulous things , having some equipment would make grilling even more delightful .
I asked self-proclaimed grilling aficionados about their favorite piece of grilling equipment ; turns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expensive or hard to use .
Here ’ s what they told me .
A fish basket is your best friend when it comes to cooking more delicate items , especially my favorite—rainbow trout caught by yours truly .
The fish basket takes any worry out of flipping or having any of the fish stick to the grill .
Simply secure the fish in the basket and place it right on the grate , or over the coals .
You can flip away with no fear of losing the fish in the fire.- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I love making pizza at home on the grill , so one of my favorite grill accessories are pizza stones .
These are great for baking uniformly cooked pizza , as you can quickly get hotspots with a basic pizza pan .
With the pizza stone , you should also use cornmeal to slide the uncooked pizza on to the cornmeal-dusted pizza stone , to ensure that the pizza slides right off the stone without sticking when the pizza is done cooking .
The cornmeal also adds great flavor to the crust without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Randhawa , The Forked Spoon I love my dripless silicone baster brush which has a convenient plastic collar to keep my bbq sauce off my grill prep area beside my grill There are lots of other silicon baster brushes and some can be color-coded to mean or veggies , but this is only one that rests on its own plus with silicon no shedding of hairs from a typical pastry brush .
I dedicate this one to the grill. - Gail Ludwig , Home Grilling Enthusiast Now , if you instead want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need , then I ’ d recommend the Cuisinart 13-piece Combo Set .
It has tongs , spatula , basting silicone brush , grill brush , 4 skewers , and 4 corn holders .
These are essential to make typical summer BBQ dishes like kebab , corn on the cob , burgers , brats , etc .
All the tools have a nice wooden handle while the rest of the material is stainless steel .
- Thinh Phan , BBQ in Progress I love a Seasoned Cast Iron Wok for BBQing .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to add more vegetables to their diet .
Simply spray some vegetable oil on the wok and add melody or cut-up vegetables with various herbs to make flavorful dishes .
To mix it up sometimes I add different nuts to the veggie stir fry from cashews , walnuts or peanuts .
- Joanna Laznicka , CaliDiet.com I ’ d also recommend using a chimney starter .
I originally purchased this item because my significant other is very sensitive to the lighter fluid smell and taste .
However I also really enjoy using this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efficient than just lighting coals inside of the grill .
It also helps when I ’ m grilling for long periods of time so I can start up another batch of coals while the old ones lose their heat .
- Kee Vang , Home Grilling Enthusiast One of the best grilling accessories I keep around at all times are non-stick , disposable grill wipes .
Not only do they make cleaning grill grates a breeze removing debris or burnt-on juices , but they are also much safer and more effective than any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grill brushes too .
Grate Chef ’ s contain pure vegetable oil , which also helps season your grill , keeping its quality and its natural non-stick surface .
It definitely makes the overall cleaning process a lot easier .
- Blake Dan , GrillSimply This is a simple one , but something folks often overlook—a great thermometer !
We are big fans of the Inkbird Wireless BBQ Thermometer .
It has a great range of about 150 feet so you don ’ t have to stand next to your grill constantly checking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has three meat probes to make sure you get the most consistent reading of your meat as it ’ s cooking .
It ’ s easy to store and the number one accessory we recommend for grillers .
- Hannah Lewis , The Beard And The Baker

Chaya M Milchtein on The Inventory, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Ahh, summer. The smell of charcoal and grilled meat, sweet buttered corn, and of course, and maybe a beer or two, if you choose. Growing up, we only had the basics when we grilled. All we needed was a simple charcoal grill, spatula, and chicken wings. However, now that my palette has evolved and I enjoy cooking a variety of fabulous things, having some equipment would make grilling even more delightful.
I asked self-proclaimed grilling aficionados about their favorite piece of grilling equipment; turns out, not everything you need is expensive or hard to use. Here’s what they told me.
A fish basket is your best friend when it comes to cooking more delicate items, especially my favorite—rainbow trout caught by yours truly. The fish basket takes any worry out of flipping or having any of the fish stick to the grill. Simply secure the fish in the basket and place it right on the grate, or over the coals. You can flip away with no fear of losing the fish in the fire.- Matt Moore, Author of Serial Griller
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T he L ouisiana Grills Pizza Stone will transform your pizza eating experience by infusing the taste of real wood fire into your delicious creation. At 15 inches, this stone is perfect for any wood pellet or ceramic charcoal grill. Note that this product is heat resistant for temperatures up to 450°F and is safe for ovens, microwaves, and barbecues .
“ Perfect addition to my grill. I especially appreciate the raised hand holds. Has made perfect crusts. ” - NavyDoc, Home Depot Reviewer
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Looking to marinate your dis for BBQ, baking, and even cooking in a frying pan? Then, get the SILCONY 8.4" Basting Brush. This product is made from 100% food-grade silicone material and BPA-free. With a flexible grip, this brush is heat resistant and safe to use in an oven, microwave, dishwasher, and freezer.
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Additionally, it is non-stick, stain. and odor resistant for long-lasting use.
These silicone brushes are wonderful! They’re all one piece, so there’s nowhere for food to be trapped under an edge, and being silicone, they’re easy to clean. I was afraid they would be stiff like plastic and poke holes in my food, but they’re very soft and flexible! I’m so glad I bought these! Buh-bye, bristle shedder. - Lisa F., Amazon Reviewer
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Now, if you instead want to buy a set that has everything you need, then I’d recommend the Cuisinart 13-piece Combo Set. It has tongs, spatula, basting silicone brush, grill brush, 4 skewers, and 4 corn holders. These are essential to make typical summer BBQ dishes like kebab, corn on the cob, burgers, brats, etc. All the tools have a nice wooden handle while the rest of the material is stainless steel. - Thinh Phan, BBQ in Progress
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I love a Seasoned Cast Iron Wok for BBQing. It is a game-changer for anyone who likes to add more vegetables to their diet. Simply spray some vegetable oil on the wok and add melody or cut-up vegetables with various herbs to make flavorful dishes. To mix it up sometimes I add different nuts to the veggie stir fry from cashews, walnuts or peanuts. - Joanna Laznicka, CaliDiet.com
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theroot--2020-06-23--FBI Finds No Hate Crime Committed In Bubba Wallace's Garage

Controversy ensued last weekend when NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace reported finding a noose in his garage stall .
Wallace was partially responsible for NASCAR banning the Confederate flag from its events and the noose was initially believed to be a response to that event .
According to The Washington Post , an investigation conducted by the FBI has found that hate crime had not been committed against Wallace because t he noose had been hanging in the garage since at least last October .
“ The FBI report concludes , and photographic evidence confirms , that the garage door pull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positioned there since as early as last fall .
This was obviously well before the 43 team ’ s arrival and garage assignment , ” a statement released by NASCAR read .
U.S. Attorney Jay Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp Jr. said an investigation determined “ although the noose is now known to have been in garage number 4 in 2019 , nobody could have known Mr. Wallace would be assigned to garage number 4 last week.
” NASCAR President Steve Phelps addressed the development Tuesday evening but did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with reporters .
“ For us at NASCAR , this is the best result we could hope for , ” Phelps said .
“ It was disturbing to hear that it was thought that one of our own had committed this heinous act .
It is fantastic to hear from the FBI definitively that there was not a hate crime .
“ I do want to make sure everyone understands that if given the evidence that we had was delivered to us [ Sunday ] night or [ Sunday ] afternoon , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would have done the same investigation .
It was important for us to do .
There is no place in our sport for this type of racism or hatred .
It ’ s not part of who we are as a sport.
” NASCAR president Steve Phelps clarified that Wallace ’ s team had no involvement in the placement of the noose .
“ The 43 team had nothing to do with this .
The evidence is very clear that the noose that was in that garage had been in the garage previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there in October , that noose was present , and it was— the fact that it was not found until a member of the 43 team came there is something that is a fact .
We had not been back to the garage .
It was a quick one‑day show .
The crew member went back in there .
He looked and saw the noose , brought it to the attention of his crew chief , who then went to the NASCAR series director Jay Fabian , and we launched this investigation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday .
Wallace is the only Black driver in NASCAR ’ s top- tier Cup series .
Wallace has been outspoken in his support for Black Lives Matt er .
This has resulted in NASCAR fans renouncing the sport and one driver announcing his retirement after the Confederate flag ban .
One driver team felt the need to unveil a “ Blue Lives Matter , ” car because white people are gon na white people .
After the noose was found in the garage , multiple drivers and crew member rallied around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support , multiple teams walked his car to the starting grid during Monday ’ s race at the Talladega S peedway in Alabama .
While this may have been a false alarm , judging by the reactions to the the flag ban and Wallace ’ s activism , there is still much work to be done in the sport .

Controversy ensued last weekend when NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace reported finding a noose in his garage stall. Wallace was partially responsible for NASCAR banning the Confederate flag from its events and the noose was initially believed to be a response to that event.
According to The Washington Post, an investigation conducted by the FBI has found that hate crime had not been committed against Wallace because t he noose had been hanging in the garage since at least last October . “The FBI report concludes, and photographic evidence confirms, that the garage door pull rope fashioned like a noose had been positioned there since as early as last fall. This was obviously well before the 43 team’s arrival and garage assignment,” a statement released by NASCAR read.
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U.S. Attorney Jay Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp Jr. said an investigation determined “although the noose is now known to have been in garage number 4 in 2019, nobody could have known Mr. Wallace would be assigned to garage number 4 last week.” NASCAR President Steve Phelps addressed the development Tuesday evening but did not take questions in a conference call with reporters. “For us at NASCAR, this is the best result we could hope for,” Phelps said. “It was disturbing to hear that it was thought that one of our own had committed this heinous act. It is fantastic to hear from the FBI definitively that there was not a hate crime. “I do want to make sure everyone understands that if given the evidence that we had was delivered to us [Sunday] night or [Sunday] afternoon, we would do the same thing. We would have done the same investigation. It was important for us to do. There is no place in our sport for this type of racism or hatred. It’s not part of who we are as a sport.”
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NASCAR president Steve Phelps clarified that Wallace’s team had no involvement in the placement of the noose. “The 43 team had nothing to do with this. The evidence is very clear that the noose that was in that garage had been in the garage previously. The last race we had had there in October, that noose was present, and it was— the fact that it was not found until a member of the 43 team came there is something that is a fact. We had not been back to the garage. It was a quick one‑day show. The crew member went back in there. He looked and saw the noose, brought it to the attention of his crew chief, who then went to the NASCAR series director Jay Fabian, and we launched this investigation,” Phelps said in a conference call on Tuesday.
Wallace is the only Black driver in NASCAR’s top- tier Cup series. Wallace has been outspoken in his support for Black Lives Matt er. This has resulted in NASCAR fans renouncing the sport and one driver announcing his retirement after the Confederate flag ban. One driver team felt the need to unveil a “Blue Lives Matter,” car because white people are gonna white people.
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After the noose was found in the garage, multiple drivers and crew member rallied around Wallace. In a moving show of support, multiple teams walked his car to the starting grid during Monday’s race at the Talladega S peedway in Alabama. While this may have been a false alarm, judging by the reactions to the the flag ban and Wallace ’s activism, there is still much work to be done in the sport.


theroot--2020-06-23--Is This a Tampon in a Frappuccino or Nah?

An especially unsavory tweet circulated late Monday morning , depicting what , at first blush , appears to be an act of dastardly and disgusting disrespect against the police .
In an incident similar to the alleged poisoning of NYPD officers by Shake Shack employees , a story which turned out to be a lie invented by police , this time an off-duty LAPD officer alleged that he found a tampon in his Frappuccino , the news of which was reported by Fox 11 reporter Bill Melgulin .
The photo that accompanied the tweet showed something that certainly doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to the eyes of the Jezebel staff , didn ’ t quite look like a tampon , either .
FOX 11 's report states that the Frappuccino in question was made at a Starbucks licensee location inside a Target and that the off-duty LAPD officer used his police union credit card to pay for the beverage .
A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Protective League told Fox 11 in a statement : “ This disgusting assault on a police officer was carried out by someone with hatred in their heart and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are publicly exposed , fired , arrested , and prosecuted for their cowardly and repugnant actions.
” The police officer who allegedly received this Frappuccino surprise reportedly “ angrily went back inside to confront the staff once he made the discovery , and gave the cup back at some point.
” For those worried about this incident and the threat of others like it around the country , the surveillance footage is being reviewed by the police department .
While I trust that the surveillance footage will reveal no untoward activity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s ability to not self-victimize is a fool ’ s errand .
Also , I am intimately familiar with tampons and their mechanics ; nothing about this looked like a tampon .
Surely the police officer is lying , but who can really say ?
I had to seek the truth .
The substance found in the Frappuccino does not resemble any sort of tampon that I ’ ve ever used or seen in the wild .
It ’ s long , it ’ s clumpy , and if you look at it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maybe some paper towels .
A tampon doesn ’ t expand lengthwise and if it did , the shape would be uniform and not lumpen and irregular , as this item is .
Tampons expand widthwise to accommodate a wide variety of body shapes and types .
Everyone ’ s vagina is different , but a tampon that resembled housing insulation or a long clot of cotton batting would be entirely ineffective .
But even though I knew in my heart that this was absolute bullshit , I had to see it through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for justice .
Here is my investigation .
I procured a medium caramel Frappuccino at the Starbucks down the street and ferried it back to my home .
The only tampon I had available was a Tampax Radiant Super , which would suffice for my purposes .
After skimming a little of the Frappuccino off the top for personal consumption , I extruded the ‘ pon from its plastic home and placed it in the beverage , leaving the string dangling for easy access .
The plan was to let the tampon marinate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take to make a Frappuccino , serve it to the customer , and then have that customer drink enough of it to discover the item in question .
It took the barista at Starbucks about four minutes to make my drink and it took another three minutes or so for me to walk back to my house .
I don ’ t know how long it takes a normal person to drink a Frappuccino , nor do I want to make any assumptions about the LAPD officer ’ s frozen drink consumption habits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also reflective of my magnanimous nature , I waited for about 4o minutes before checking on my science experiment .
The Frappuccino had started to melt and so the tampon was sinking further down into the cup , absorbing more liquid and becoming heavier .
The expansion and texture of the item are crucial ; as expected , the tampon expanded widthwise not lengthwise , and also maintained its structural integrity .
The clumps at the top of the ‘ pon are not dissimilar in appearance to the supposed tampon in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I determined that was just bits of ice from the Frappuccino itself .
I waited for another hour or so , distracted by work and a brief errand , then checked on the feminine hygiene item in the kitchen .
About two hours after my experiment began , the Frappuccino in question had melted completely .
Notice how the froth at the top of the tampon , which is the only bit that bears any resemblance to the substance in question , has melted .
The tampon expanded widthwise as suspected , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sodden cotton tampon soaked in coffee-adjacent liquid .
There is nothing about the tweet in question that resembles the results of this experiment .
I ’ m not in the habit of saying anyone is a liar unless they absolutely are , but in the case of the unnamed LAPD officer who got a “ tampon ” in his “ Frappuccino , ” the verdict is clear .
Justice has been served .

Megan Reynolds on Jezebel, shared by Genetta M. Adams to The Root

An especially unsavory tweet circulated late Monday morning, depicting what, at first blush, appears to be an act of dastardly and disgusting disrespect against the police. In an incident similar to the alleged poisoning of NYPD officers by Shake Shack employees, a story which turned out to be a lie invented by police, this time an off-duty LAPD officer alleged that he found a tampon in his Frappuccino, the news of which was reported by Fox 11 reporter Bill Melgulin. The photo that accompanied the tweet showed something that certainly doesn’t belong in a Frappuccino, but, to the eyes of the Jezebel staff, didn’t quite look like a tampon, either.
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FOX 11's report states that the Frappuccino in question was made at a Starbucks licensee location inside a Target and that the off-duty LAPD officer used his police union credit card to pay for the beverage. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Protective League told Fox 11 in a statement: “This disgusting assault on a police officer was carried out by someone with hatred in their heart and who lacks human decency. We hope they are publicly exposed, fired, arrested, and prosecuted for their cowardly and repugnant actions.” The police officer who allegedly received this Frappuccino surprise reportedly “angrily went back inside to confront the staff once he made the discovery, and gave the cup back at some point.” For those worried about this incident and the threat of others like it around the country, the surveillance footage is being reviewed by the police department.
While I trust that the surveillance footage will reveal no untoward activity, placing any trust in the police’s ability to not self-victimize is a fool’s errand.
Also, I am intimately familiar with tampons and their mechanics; nothing about this looked like a tampon. Surely the police officer is lying, but who can really say? I had to seek the truth.
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The substance found in the Frappuccino does not resemble any sort of tampon that I’ve ever used or seen in the wild. It’s long, it’s clumpy, and if you look at it quickly, resembles a cat hairball or maybe some paper towels. A tampon doesn’t expand lengthwise and if it did, the shape would be uniform and not lumpen and irregular, as this item is. Tampons expand widthwise to accommodate a wide variety of body shapes and types. Everyone’s vagina is different, but a tampon that resembled housing insulation or a long clot of cotton batting would be entirely ineffective. But even though I knew in my heart that this was absolute bullshit, I had to see it through for myself, for journalism, and for justice. Here is my investigation.
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I procured a medium caramel Frappuccino at the Starbucks down the street and ferried it back to my home. The only tampon I had available was a Tampax Radiant Super, which would suffice for my purposes. After skimming a little of the Frappuccino off the top for personal consumption, I extruded the ‘pon from its plastic home and placed it in the beverage, leaving the string dangling for easy access.
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The plan was to let the tampon marinate for the amount of time it might take to make a Frappuccino, serve it to the customer, and then have that customer drink enough of it to discover the item in question. It took the barista at Starbucks about four minutes to make my drink and it took another three minutes or so for me to walk back to my house. I don’t know how long it takes a normal person to drink a Frappuccino, nor do I want to make any assumptions about the LAPD officer’s frozen drink consumption habits. In a gesture towards fairness that is also reflective of my magnanimous nature, I waited for about 4o minutes before checking on my science experiment.
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The Frappuccino had started to melt and so the tampon was sinking further down into the cup, absorbing more liquid and becoming heavier. The expansion and texture of the item are crucial; as expected, the tampon expanded widthwise not lengthwise, and also maintained its structural integrity. The clumps at the top of the ‘pon are not dissimilar in appearance to the supposed tampon in the offending tweet, but upon closer examination, I determined that was just bits of ice from the Frappuccino itself. I waited for another hour or so, distracted by work and a brief errand, then checked on the feminine hygiene item in the kitchen.
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About two hours after my experiment began, the Frappuccino in question had melted completely. Notice how the froth at the top of the tampon, which is the only bit that bears any resemblance to the substance in question, has melted. The tampon expanded widthwise as suspected, and the ice melted, leaving a sodden cotton tampon soaked in coffee-adjacent liquid. There is nothing about the tweet in question that resembles the results of this experiment. I’m not in the habit of saying anyone is a liar unless they absolutely are, but in the case of the unnamed LAPD officer who got a “tampon” in his “Frappuccino,” the verdict is clear. Justice has been served.


theroot--2020-06-23--San Francisco 49ers Debut Black Lives Matter Flag at Levi Stadium

All it took was for police to murder yet another unarmed black man and all of a sudden we ’ re in the midst of a full-fledged W hite Renaissance , in which white people inexplicably are crippled with guilt , suddenly empathize with our plight and rock Black Lives Matter t-shirts like they bought them at a Pink Floyd concert .
This awakening has also trickled into the NFL .
After being pushed to do so , Commissioner Roger Goodell recorded a video asserting that Black lives matter and admitted that the league bungled that whole national anthem protest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coaches express interest in finally signing Colin Kaepernick , but one contingent of the NFL that we have yet to hear from is ownership .
Resident plantation owner Jerry Jones has been too preoccupied with sharecropping to concern himself with such matters , but Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti made it perfectly clear where he stands in a video he recorded with his players and staff .
“ Ask the uncomfortable questions and you will come to the conclusion , I hope , that I have , ” Bisciotti says at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel it enough and you don ’ t live it enough if you ’ re not willing to say it : Black Lives Matter.
” Another person looking to reaffirm his own stance is 49ers owner Jed York , whose team has decided to fly a beautiful Black Lives Matter flag over Levi ’ s Stadium .
“ Indivisible with liberty and justice for all .
# BlackLivesMatter ” the team posted on Instagram .
In addition to having Kaepernick ’ s back when he began his national anthem protests as a member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ donated $ 1 million to organizations committed to social causes and was one of the first owners to address the need for change after the death of George Floyd .
“ People throughout our country are hurting .
Emotions are raw , and rightfully so , ” York said at the time .
“ Heinous acts have been committed in recent weeks .
Before we are able to realize impactful change , we must first have the courage and compassion as human beings to come together and acknowledge the problem : black men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minorities continue to be systemically discriminated against.
” Now how do we get this flag to the White House ?

All it took was for police to murder yet another unarmed black man and all of a sudden we’re in the midst of a full-fledged W hite Renaissance, in which white people inexplicably are crippled with guilt, suddenly empathize with our plight and rock Black Lives Matter t-shirts like they bought them at a Pink Floyd concert.
This awakening has also trickled into the NFL. After being pushed to do so, Commissioner Roger Goodell recorded a video asserting that Black lives matter and admitted that the league bungled that whole national anthem protest debacle.
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We’ve also heard coaches express interest in finally signing Colin Kaepernick, but one contingent of the NFL that we have yet to hear from is ownership. Resident plantation owner Jerry Jones has been too preoccupied with sharecropping to concern himself with such matters, but Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti made it perfectly clear where he stands in a video he recorded with his players and staff.
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“Ask the uncomfortable questions and you will come to the conclusion, I hope, that I have,” Bisciotti says at the end. “That you don’t feel it enough and you don’t live it enough if you’re not willing to say it: Black Lives Matter.”
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Another person looking to reaffirm his own stance is 49ers owner Jed York, whose team has decided to fly a beautiful Black Lives Matter flag over Levi’s Stadium.
“Indivisible with liberty and justice for all. #BlackLivesMatter” the team posted on Instagram.
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In addition to having Kaepernick’s back when he began his national anthem protests as a member of the 49ers, York has also donated $1 million to organizations committed to social causes and was one of the first owners to address the need for change after the death of George Floyd.
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“People throughout our country are hurting. Emotions are raw, and rightfully so,” York said at the time. “Heinous acts have been committed in recent weeks. Before we are able to realize impactful change, we must first have the courage and compassion as human beings to come together and acknowledge the problem: black men, women, children and other oppressed minorities continue to be systemically discriminated against.”
Now how do we get this flag to the White House?


theroot--2020-06-23--Trump: ‘I Don’t Kid.’ Well, You Don’t Adult Either

President Donald Trump wants to make one thing clear : He doesn ’ t kid !
Sure he hired one of the world ’ s most famous neurosurgeons to be the doctor of houses , and yes , his administration ordered ventilators from some guy they found off Twitter who never made ventilators in his life and paid him $ 69 million , but that ’ s besides the point .
On Tuesday , the president was adamant that when he spoke to the five people who attended his rally inside the bathroom of a Tulsa , Okla. , KFC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slowed because testing only proves that a lot of people have the coronavirus and he doesn ’ t want this number getting out because it makes him look bad , he wasn ’ t joking .
“ I don ’ t kid .
Let me just tell you .
Let me make it clear , ” Trump told reporters , when pressed on whether his comments at his professional wrestling event Saturday were intended as a joke , Politico reports .
“ We have got the greatest testing program anywhere in the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world .
Our tests are the best in the world , and we have the most of them .
By having more tests , we find more cases , ” he continued .
“ Our test will punch any other test in the face and then kick that test in the testicles .
In fact , that ’ s what we should call our test….Mike , can you get on that ?
Testicles !
” ( He did not say this last part . )
White House aides were quick to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remarks around testing made the news cycle .
They claimed that the president was just fucking around .
“ He said , sike !
” White House aide Ben Dover Bin Laden told no one .
Administration officials as high ranking as Vice President Mike Pence have scrambled in recent days to clean up Trump ’ s statements from his weekend rally , where he reprised his dubious logic regarding testing rates before an arena of supporters .
“ When you do testing to that extent , you ’ re going to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rally .
“ You ’ re going to find more cases .
So I said to my people , ‘ Slow the testing down , please.
’ ” White House trade adviser Peter Navarro suggested Sunday the president never issued such an explicit directive , telling CNN that Trump ’ s remarks were “ tongue-in-cheek.
” “ It was a comment that he made in jest , ” White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said at a news briefing Monday , adding : “ Any suggestion that testing has been curtailed is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sought to manage the political fallout , telling governors during a conference call Monday that Trump ’ s testing comments were merely a “ passing observation , ” according to a CBS News report .
But in an interview with Scripps Networks , Trump took everyone outside and introduced them to his new bus and then casually rolled over all of them .
“ If we did slow it down , we wouldn ’ t show nearly as many cases , ” he said .
This is the president ’ s brilliant plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is hiding under a blanket that he is invisible and that if he farts and touches you that you now have the “ fart touch ” and you can ’ t give it back to him because he is immune .
The president doesn ’ t understand why this is so hard for everyone to understand so he explained it again on Twitter .
“ Cases are going up in the U.S. because we are testing far more than any other country , and ever expanding .
With smaller testing we would show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ In one way , it tells you you have cases , ” Trump said .
“ In another way , you find out where the cases are , and you do a good job .
We are doing a great job .
We have never been credited for it .
We ’ re doing the best testing job anywhere in the world.
” Politico notes that Dr. Anthony Fauci didn ’ t know WTF the president was talking about as no member of the White House coronavirus task force had ever been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing , Fauci told Congress that they planned on stepping the testing up .
“ It ’ s the opposite , ” he said .
“ We ’ re going to be doing more testing , not less.
” To date , “ more than 120,000 Americans have already died as a result of COVID-19 , and the total number of confirmed infections nationwide has surged beyond 2.3 million , ” Politico reports .

President Donald Trump wants to make one thing clear: He doesn’t kid! Sure he hired one of the world’s most famous neurosurgeons to be the doctor of houses, and yes, his administration ordered ventilators from some guy they found off Twitter who never made ventilators in his life and paid him $69 million, but that’s besides the point.
On Tuesday, the president was adamant that when he spoke to the five people who attended his rally inside the bathroom of a Tulsa, Okla., KFC and noted that he wants COVID-19 testing slowed because testing only proves that a lot of people have the coronavirus and he doesn’t want this number getting out because it makes him look bad, he wasn’t joking.
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“I don’t kid. Let me just tell you. Let me make it clear,” Trump told reporters, when pressed on whether his comments at his professional wrestling event Saturday were intended as a joke, Politico reports.
“We have got the greatest testing program anywhere in the world. We test better than anybody in the world. Our tests are the best in the world, and we have the most of them. By having more tests, we find more cases,” he continued.
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“Our test will punch any other test in the face and then kick that test in the testicles. In fact, that’s what we should call our test….Mike, can you get on that? Testicles!” (He did not say this last part.)
White House aides were quick to play cleanup as the president’s dumb-ass remarks around testing made the news cycle. They claimed that the president was just fucking around. “He said, sike!” White House aide Ben Dover Bin Laden told no one.
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Administration officials as high ranking as Vice President Mike Pence have scrambled in recent days to clean up Trump’s statements from his weekend rally, where he reprised his dubious logic regarding testing rates before an arena of supporters. “When you do testing to that extent, you’re going to find more people,” Trump said during the rally. “You’re going to find more cases. So I said to my people, ‘Slow the testing down, please.’” White House trade adviser Peter Navarro suggested Sunday the president never issued such an explicit directive, telling CNN that Trump’s remarks were “tongue-in-cheek.” “It was a comment that he made in jest,” White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said at a news briefing Monday, adding: “Any suggestion that testing has been curtailed is not rooted in fact.” Even Pence sought to manage the political fallout, telling governors during a conference call Monday that Trump’s testing comments were merely a “passing observation,” according to a CBS News report.
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But in an interview with Scripps Networks, Trump took everyone outside and introduced them to his new bus and then casually rolled over all of them.
“If we did slow it down, we wouldn’t show nearly as many cases,” he said. This is the president’s brilliant plan. He also noted that if he is hiding under a blanket that he is invisible and that if he farts and touches you that you now have the “fart touch” and you can’t give it back to him because he is immune.
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The president doesn’t understand why this is so hard for everyone to understand so he explained it again on Twitter.
“Cases are going up in the U.S. because we are testing far more than any other country, and ever expanding. With smaller testing we would show fewer cases!” he tweeted.
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“In one way, it tells you you have cases,” Trump said. “In another way, you find out where the cases are, and you do a good job. We are doing a great job. We have never been credited for it. We’re doing the best testing job anywhere in the world.”
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Politico notes that Dr. Anthony Fauci didn’t know WTF the president was talking about as no member of the White House coronavirus task force had ever been asked to slow testing. During a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, Fauci told Congress that they planned on stepping the testing up.
“It’s the opposite,” he said. “We’re going to be doing more testing, not less.”
To date, “more than 120,000 Americans have already died as a result of COVID-19, and the total number of confirmed infections nationwide has surged beyond 2.3 million,” Politico reports.


theroot--2020-06-23--Stock Up Your Kitchen With Today’s Best Ninja Deals

The best Ninja deals of June 2020 are here .
If you ’ re stuck at home right now ( like most of us ) , then there ’ s no better time to start making the most of your kitchen .
Stop relying on the same boring recipes and techniques and expand your repertoire by picking up a handy Ninja kitchen appliance .
Whether it ’ s a pressure/slow cooker , a blender , an air fryer , or a fancy coffee machine , Ninja makes something that ’ s sure to please .
Many of the company ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , so check out the best deals below and see what catches your fancy .
Looking for a blender without all of the extra attachments and stuff ?
Here it is : the 1000W Ninja Professional 72oz Blender .
It ’ ll crush ice , make smoothies , and blend up all kinds of things as you please .
It ’ s 10 % off the list price now , which means you can get a potentially massive blender upgrade for just $ 90 .
• None Buy it now for $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room-temperature items , but the Ninja Foodi Blender with Heat-iQ adds a heating component as well .
It ’ s a powerful 1400W blender , but one that also contains an 800W heating element designed to warm up dips , soups , cheese , and chocolate , or even infuse flavors into drinks .
You can grab it on Amazon for $ 40 off right now .
• None Buy it now for $ 130 Have you heard about the magic of air frying ?
These devices are getting a lot more buzz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crispy veggies and meats with a lot less fat than traditional frying .
The immensely well-reviewed Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Digital Toaster and Air Fryer ( which has 4.7 stars from Amazon user reviews ) also air roasts , air broils , bakes , dehydrates , and more , plus you can tip it upright so that it takes up less counter space when not in use .
It ’ s $ 5 0 cheaper than the list price at the moment .
• None Buy it now for $ 20 0 If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then Ninja ’ s Hot and Cold Brewed System is your one-stop station for custom drinks .
Whether it ’ s hot coffee or tee , a cup or a carafe , iced beverages , or frothing milk , Ninja ’ s system can get you sorted .
Right now , it ’ s $ 20 off too , and it might be worth the investment if you ’ re missing your daily trip to the coffee shop .
• None Buy it now for $ 180 This is easily one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Ninja 7-in-1 Pressure , Slow Cooker , and Air Fryer crams a bunch of devices into one , roasting up veggies and meats in a variety of ways at a massive discount .
Right now , it ’ s $ 51 off the list price .
If this 5-quart version doesn ’ t seem large enough to meet your needs , then look into the 6.5-quart or 8-quart versions instead .
• None Buy it now for $ 129 Go even larger with the Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 pressure cooker , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air fries , and more .
This versatile device has a 6.5-quart capacity and comes with a dehydrator that some configurations lack .
It ’ s $ 80 off the list price right now .
• None Buy it now for $ 200 You might be looking at one of the great new innovations in blending right here .
The Nutri Ninja Blender with FreshVac Technology comes with the titular FreshVac gadget , which sucks out oxygen from the cup before blending .
Ninja claims that it keeps vitamins , minerals , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ otherwise lost or minimized using another blender .
This refurbished edition is just $ 75 .
• None Buy it now for $ 75 Some of the devices on this page do air frying along with a bunch of other things , but you ’ ll pay extra for those perk-packed offerings .
Just want an air fryer to crisp up your food with less fat ?
Ninja ’ s basic AF101 Air Fryer is $ 10 off right now… and besides , it also air roasts , dehydrates , and reheats food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 120 If your blending needs are pretty minimal , then you probably don ’ t need to spend upwards of $ 100 or more on a powerful appliance .
Ninja ’ s 400W Blender/Food Processor keeps things simple , with a 48oz pitcher and 16oz chopping bowl .
There ’ s no heavy base here , just a powered topper that controls the spinning/chopping action—but Ninja says that it ’ ll still crush ice and puree frozen fruit .
It ’ s $ 12 off right now .
• None Buy it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cheapest Ninja device that you ’ ll find at just $ 19 , which is 49 % off the list price .
The Food Chopper does exactly as it promises , with a 200-watt power pod that ’ s ideal for mincing , chopping , grinding , and light blending .
The container and blade are both dishwasher-safe , and one Amazon customer review calls it “ the best kitchen appliance I ’ ve ever gotten for $ 20.
” Nice !
• None Buy it now for $ 19 Master your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foodi complete cookbook , which covers pressure cooking , air frying , dehydrating , and other techniques .
It packs in recipes , quick tips , and expert strategies so that you ’ re not just winging it and futzing around with your latest kitchen addition .
It ’ s nearly half-off the list price at just $ 9 right now .
• None Buy it now for $ 9

Andrew Hayward on Roundups, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

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The best Ninja Kitchen and Shark Clean deals of September 2020 are here.
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If a single blender alone won’t do the trick, then consider the Ninja Mega Kitchen System instead. As you can see above, this bundle comes with a lot more kitchen gadgets that could come in handy.
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Blenders are typically for cold or room-temperature items, but the Ninja Foodi Blender with Heat-iQ adds a heating component as well.
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Go large with the Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 pressure cooker, which also broils, dehydrates, slow-cooks, air fries, and more. This versatile device has a 6.5-quart capacity and is $56 off the list price right now.
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Some of the devices on this page do air frying along with a bunch of other things, but you’ll pay extra for those perk-packed offerings. Just want an air fryer to crisp up your food with less fat? Ninja’s basic AF101 Air Fryer is $30 off the new list price … and besides, it also air roasts, dehydrates, and reheats food.
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theroot--2020-06-23--Black Mother and Son Discriminated Against in Maryland Restaurant

Dining while black can be a frustrating experience .
There ’ s always that nagging suspicion that being on the receiving end of poor service is due in part to your race .
Sadly , for a mother and her 9- year- old son , it was blatantly clear why they were being discriminated against at a Baltimore restaurant .
NBC News reports that Marcia Grant was at Ouzo Bay when she was denied service because of the way her son was dressed .
Her son was wearing an Air Jordan shirt and a pair of athletic shorts , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dress code .
In a video Grant recorded of the incident , a white manager at the restaurant informs her of the dress code .
Grant pans the camera over to a white child wearing similar attire as her son who is leaving with his family after having been served .
The manager then says he didn ’ t get a look at the child .
Grant expressed her dismay at the situation on Facebook .
“ I have faced racism time and time again , but it ’ s hard AF , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 9yo ) upset because he knows he ’ s being treated different [ than ] a white child !
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” Grant wrote .
Atlas Restaurant Group , which owns Ouzo Bay , has called the video “ disturbing.
” “ This should never have happened , the manager seen in the video has been placed on indefinite leave .
We are sickened by this incident .
We sincerely apologize to Marcia Grant , her son and everyone impacted by this painful incident.
” a statement released by the company said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they would be making changes to their dress code that would exclude children 12 and under .
“ While dress codes across Atlas properties are the result of ongoing input from customers , in no way are they intended to be discriminatory.
” the statement continued .
This isn ’ t the first time an Atlas restaurant has garnered controversy over its use of dress codes .
Last September , a dress code implemented at The Choptank banned “ baggy clothing , sunglasses after dark and bandanas.
” According to the Associated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to change the dress code after backlash .

Dining while black can be a frustrating experience. There’s always that nagging suspicion that being on the receiving end of poor service is due in part to your race. Sadly, for a mother and her 9- year- old son, it was blatantly clear why they were being discriminated against at a Baltimore restaurant.
NBC News reports that Marcia Grant was at Ouzo Bay when she was denied service because of the way her son was dressed. Her son was wearing an Air Jordan shirt and a pair of athletic shorts, which apparently went against the restaurant’s dress code. In a video Grant recorded of the incident, a white manager at the restaurant informs her of the dress code. Grant pans the camera over to a white child wearing similar attire as her son who is leaving with his family after having been served. The manager then says he didn’t get a look at the child.
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Sure, Jan.
Grant expressed her dismay at the situation on Facebook. “I have faced racism time and time again, but it’s hard AF, when you have to see your child (9yo) upset because he knows he’s being treated different [than] a white child!!!” Grant wrote.
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Atlas Restaurant Group, which owns Ouzo Bay, has called the video “disturbing.” “This should never have happened, the manager seen in the video has been placed on indefinite leave. We are sickened by this incident. We sincerely apologize to Marcia Grant, her son and everyone impacted by this painful incident.” a statement released by the company said. The company went on to say that they would be making changes to their dress code that would exclude children 12 and under. “While dress codes across Atlas properties are the result of ongoing input from customers, in no way are they intended to be discriminatory.” the statement continued.
This isn’t the first time an Atlas restaurant has garnered controversy over its use of dress codes. Last September, a dress code implemented at The Choptank banned “baggy clothing, sunglasses after dark and bandanas.” According to the Associated Pr ess, the restaurant would go on to change the dress code after backlash.


theroot--2020-06-23--Remodel Your Home With Wayfair's Sales of the Day

The best Wayfair sales for June 2020 are here .
If you ’ re keen on making some key home upgrades this summer , look no further than Wayfair .
The site has just about anything you could possibly need for your home , whether it ’ s a matress , pillows , blankets , tables , chairs , outdoor furniture , kitchen appliances , and so on and so forth .
Best of all , the site is packed with amazing deals , potentially saving you hundreds of dollars on furniture and delivering sizable savings on everything else .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ right now , plus orders $ 35+ ship free .
Nothing says summer like kicking back in an Adirondack chair , and luckily Wayfair has some on deep discount right now .
Highland Dunes ’ Rivale wood Adirondack chair comes in 17 different colors for 45 % off the list price—as well as unfinished chairs for just $ 120 .
• None Buy it now for $ 153 Summer is here , and if you ’ re in an area in which playgrounds are closed—and/or you don ’ t feel comfortable taking your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in some backyard entertainment .
Luckily , Wayfair has this wooden sandbox frame with cover for 31 % off the list price ; sand not included , obviously .
• None Buy it now for $ 90 If your pots and pans have seen better days , then you might want to jump on this stellar deal .
Right now , Wayfair has this 11-piece Cuisinart Advantage nonstick cookware set for 64 % off the list price .
It ’ s available in red or black , both marked down from $ 280 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 100 If you ’ ve got a little one on the way , then you ’ re surely on the search for furniture that ’ s affordable , yet high-quality .
Sorelle ’ s Montgomery 4-in-1 convertible crib seems to fit that bill .
Usually priced at $ 600 , it ’ s currently just over half-off on Wayfair in both white and espresso colors .
The convertible design means that it can grow with your child , from a full-sized crib into a toddler bed , daybed , and ultimately full-size @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • None Buy it now for $ 297 Get a cozy sleeptime upgrade with Alwyn Home ’ s encased medium shredded gel memory foam cooling pillow .
It ’ s marked down from $ 100 right now , with an encased gel bead design that keeps the surface cool and even while surrounding the shredded memory foam inside .
Wayfair also has Queen and King-sized versions available .
• None Buy it now for $ 34 Vanities are often the focal point of your bathroom , so having one that draws the eye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bay is elegant in its vibrant navy tone .
There ’ s plenty of space too , with a shelf for towels and five drawers for anything else you ’ ll need to store .
This classic Italian look is just the upgrade you ’ re looking for .
• None Buy it now for $ 90 0 A headboard is something I never even thought of because I ’ ve never had one .
But several of my pals recommend it as one of the pieces they ’ d love to buy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make your room pop .
Andover Mills offers six different colors to blend with any comforter you ’ ve already got .
Made from sustainable Siberian Larch wood , it ’ ll last a long time and not too expensive for you to swap if you ’ d like some variety .
• None Buy it now for $ 94 I love trays like this for living rooms or bedrooms .
They ’ re great for jewelry , candles , antiques - whatever you want to place in it .
They ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organize your knick-knacks .
This would also be a fine way to store papers for your home office or organize mail .
It can also be a wonderful way to serve cocktails or breakfast in bed .
Basically , it ’ s the most versatile little tray you ’ ll ever purchase .
• None Buy it now for $ 64 I ’ ve been in many homes/apartments with a kitchen cart .
I love the idea of using this as extra space for cooking , but mostly for barware .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your premium liquors .
Made from solid rubberwood and painted to look like it ’ s distressed , this kitchen cart has two drawers and two shelves .
Don ’ t worry : the wheels lock in place , so your cocktails won ’ t make a getaway .
• None Buy it now for $ 296 Rugs totally change the look or a room .
I ’ ve had a ton of great rugs over the years , and they have absolutely elevated the vibes of my living room .
Wayfair has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been fawning over this one .
I really like the geometric shapes and it is a pretty standard color , so it ’ ll be easy to match with other furniture .
• None Buy it now for $ 59 I live for an accent chair that doesn ’ t match the sofa .
The solid wood frame of this chair is covered with a polyester blend of a gorgeous greyish blue .
It ’ s easy to spot clean if need be , and the seat cushion is removable too .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to assemble and very comfortable to sit in .
• None Buy it now for $ 227 Bookends are the perfect punctuation marks on your literary collections .
They can add an extra bit of character to any shelf .
Ideally , they will need to be heavy to keep your publications perpendicular .
These adorable bulldogs are up for the job of protecting any all periodicals .
Hand-painted and hand-crafted in foundry cast iron , these cuties look like a treasured antique ... but only you will know that they are brand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for $ 43 Another item brought up multiple times by my friends is a chandelier .
There ’ s something modern and retro about this one ... which makes sense , because it was inspired by Sputnik .
The 10 60-watt medium-base bulbs will brightly illuminate any room you put it in .
Arranged strategically from crafted metal , the “ Space Race ” gives your home just the touch of mid-century modern style you were looking for .
• Buy it now for $ 164

Sheilah Villari and Andrew Hayward on Roundups, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

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For those lucky enough to experience warm weather year-round, it might be time to upgrade your outdoor decor. The Zipcode Design Wicker/Rattan 4 - Person Seating Group is perfect for chilling poolside or catching up with friends over drinks and a charcuterie board. Crafted from a steel frame, each piece is constructed with wicker rattan and is designed to outlast harsh sun and relentless rainstorms. This set also comes with removable cushions for your cleaning needs.
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Finding the right tv stand that can pull a whole room together can definitely be a challenge. But not with the Three Posts Lorraine. This stand makes curling up on the couch such a cozy experience with a fireplace included. It even has two cabinets with shelves included, so you can organize your belongings as you see fit.
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This article was originally published by Sheillah Villari on 5/19/22 and was updated by Miranda Martin on 9/7/22.


theroot--2020-06-23--Former Mixer Employee Calls Out Racism In Management

Over the weekend , former Mixer employee Milan Lee shared a blog describing his experiences with racism while working at Microsoft ’ s streaming platform , which was shut down today as part of a deal between Microsoft and Facebook .
Lee ’ s post included allegations that he was singled out for being one of the few Black employees at the organization and inaction from upper level management when a racist analogy was used during a meeting .
Lee worked at Microsoft for two years before moving to Seattle to join the Mixer team in 2018 .
Although he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have a job in the gaming industry , he now considers the time he spent at Mixer to be the worst professional experience of his life , mainly due to the racism he encountered .
“ I was one of the only black people working at Mixer during my tenure , ” Lee wrote in the post .
“ While at a conference I was pulled aside and told that the only reason I was hired is because I am ‘ street smart.
’ The first thing that popped into my head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I believed I was only hired to meet a diversity goal because I was black .
I decided to brush it off and let it go.
” Lee ’ s post also details a time when one of his managers described partnered Mixer streamers as “ slaves ” and herself as their “ slave master.
” Lee explains getting visibly upset to the point that the manager who made the analogies asked to have a one-on-one meeting with him .
“ Within that meeting I told her why I was angry and why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Lee wrote .
“ She decided to defend her statement and even had the nerve to Google that analogy to prove why it was okay .
After Google showed her it was never okay to use that analogy , she told me I need to work on myself .
If I wanted to go far in this industry I need to work on my emotions and feelings to similar comments .
After this meeting I knew I was leaving.
” When Lee took his concerns to higher-level management and eventually human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allegedly never heard from the former about Lee ’ s complaints .
An investigation was opened through the legal team and continued after Lee chose to leave Mixer .
“ Months go by without a verdict , ” he wrote .
“ One day late last year I get a call from the legal team with their final findings .
That finding was not guilty !
” “ The reason my manager was not penalized and the reason she still has her job today is because she can not be racist , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not be racist is because she hired a black person .
This is why you haven ’ t seen me in any streams .
I do not care about how big a company is or their market share .
If we do not have the same values , if you can not be intelligent enough to know racism isn ’ t tolerated then I will not work for you or your company.
” After coming forward with his allegations , Lee was met with a flood of support from both colleagues and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experiences , saying that the company would be “ vigilant in addressing this more diligently in the future.
” Lee even received a response from Xbox head Phil Spencer , who thanked him for coming forward and offered to have a meeting to discuss the issue further .
Lee replied that he had previously emailed Spencer about the situation while Lee was still at Mixer , but had a chance to speak with Spencer directly earlier today .
Afterward , Lee indicated that their talk had been a productive one .
Attention to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has expanded greatly in the wake of global protests against police brutality and systemic injustices .
Major companies will soon have to reckon with years of ignorance to the parts they ’ ve played in widespread discrimination , both in terms of hiring practices and how they handle internal complaints .
Black lives should matter always and everywhere , even in a Microsoft boardroom .

Ian Walker on Kotaku, shared by Genetta M. Adams to The Root

Over the weekend, former Mixer employee Milan Lee shared a blog describing his experiences with racism while working at Microsoft’s streaming platform, which was shut down today as part of a deal between Microsoft and Facebook. Lee’s post included allegations that he was singled out for being one of the few Black employees at the organization and inaction from upper level management when a racist analogy was used during a meeting.
Lee worked at Microsoft for two years before moving to Seattle to join the Mixer team in 2018. Although he was “beyond happy and anxious” to have a job in the gaming industry, he now considers the time he spent at Mixer to be the worst professional experience of his life, mainly due to the racism he encountered.
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“I was one of the only black people working at Mixer during my tenure,” Lee wrote in the post. “While at a conference I was pulled aside and told that the only reason I was hired is because I am ‘street smart.’ The first thing that popped into my head at the time was affirmative action. I believed I was only hired to meet a diversity goal because I was black. I decided to brush it off and let it go.”
(“We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and thoroughly investigate all employee concerns,” a Microsoft spokesperson told Kotaku via email. “We do not discuss the details of such investigations.”)
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Lee’s post also details a time when one of his managers described partnered Mixer streamers as “slaves” and herself as their “slave master.” Lee explains getting visibly upset to the point that the manager who made the analogies asked to have a one-on-one meeting with him.
“Within that meeting I told her why I was angry and why her using that analogy was not okay,” Lee wrote. “She decided to defend her statement and even had the nerve to Google that analogy to prove why it was okay. After Google showed her it was never okay to use that analogy, she told me I need to work on myself. If I wanted to go far in this industry I need to work on my emotions and feelings to similar comments. After this meeting I knew I was leaving.”
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When Lee took his concerns to higher-level management and eventually human resources, the latter of which had allegedly never heard from the former about Lee’s complaints. An investigation was opened through the legal team and continued after Lee chose to leave Mixer. “Months go by without a verdict,” he wrote. “One day late last year I get a call from the legal team with their final findings. That finding was not guilty!”
“The reason my manager was not penalized and the reason she still has her job today is because she cannot be racist,” Lee continued. “The reason she cannot be racist is because she hired a black person. This is why you haven’t seen me in any streams. I do not care about how big a company is or their market share. If we do not have the same values, if you cannot be intelligent enough to know racism isn’t tolerated then I will not work for you or your company.”
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After coming forward with his allegations, Lee was met with a flood of support from both colleagues and Mixer streamers. Mixer publicly acknowledged his experiences, saying that the company would be “vigilant in addressing this more diligently in the future.” Lee even received a response from Xbox head Phil Spencer, who thanked him for coming forward and offered to have a meeting to discuss the issue further. Lee replied that he had previously emailed Spencer about the situation while Lee was still at Mixer, but had a chance to speak with Spencer directly earlier today. Afterward, Lee indicated that their talk had been a productive one.
Update (06/29/2020, 12:57 p.m. ET): Lee recently shared additional details about his talk with Spencer, which included suggestions for actions like releasing diversity statistics, supporting Black businesses and communities, creating programs for aspiring Black engineers, and spotlighting Black game developers.
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That said, Lee is still calling for the Mixer manager who made the racist analogies, who he has now named as director of business development Natalia Domingo, to face consequences for her actions. “What I mean by everything [...] is I’m still fighting for justice,” Lee added. “ I’m still requesting she be fired. It’s not fair that multiple employees have to voluntarily leave because management refuses to take action against this individual. It’s not fair with all the evidence and multiple statements from witnesses that we still cannot clean up the industry.”
Attention to racial issues like those described by Lee has expanded greatly in the wake of global protests against police brutality and systemic injustices. Major companies will soon have to reckon with years of ignorance to the parts they’ve played in widespread discrimination, both in terms of hiring practices and how they handle internal complaints. Black lives should matter always and everywhere, even in a Microsoft boardroom.