theroot--2020-10-23--Choose Your Own Adventure in This Week’s Good-Ass Games at Good-Ass Prices

Happy Friday , folks !
It ’ s that time of the week where I try to put you on some good games and save you a little money in the process .
While we are still in October , I ’ m going to ease up on the horror games this week , lest you think I ’ m in the pocket of Big SpookyTM .
Instead , today ’ s focus is on games that let you choose your adventure .
So let ’ s wrap up the preamble and get into these games .
This week sees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fallout games .
While traditional knowledge would dictate Fallout 4 or Fallout 76 take this spot simply for being more recent , this isn ’ t called “ mid-ass games at OK-ass prices.
” In the decade since New Vegas released , it has quietly assumed the throne of Best Fallout Game .
This is mainly because it ’ s a Role-Playing Game ( RPG ) in the truest sense .
The game provides you with a solid customization suite and a dense , thoughtfully crafted open-world to explore .
While there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get to any of them is entirely up to you .
New Vegas is one of those rare open-world games where it ’ s fun to talk to your friends about how you navigate its world because , chances are , y ’ all had two very different experiences .
If you ’ ve been curious about the Fallout series , New Vegas is a great place to start .
It improves upon everything Fallout 3 does , introduces some cool new shit , and doesn ’ t take forever to get into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game on my PC this summer , I can safely say it still goes hard 10 years later .
I ’ m going to keep it firmly a buck with y ’ all : I ’ ve never beat The Witcher 3 .
It ’ s simply too much damn game for me .
I ’ ve sunk a solid 25-30 hours into the game , and I ’ ll occasionally take a trip back , but fuck , y ’ all .
The Witcher 3 is a third-person action role-playing game that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Rivia .
Geralt is the titular witcher , which means he hunts monsters for profit .
The base story has Geralt on the search for his missing adopted daughter , who ’ s being hunted by the titular Wild Hunt .
That ’ s only one of the many , many , many quest lines you can take on in Wild Hunt .
The game has 36 different endings , an in-depth dialogue wheel , multiple romantic options , and a litany of monsters to hunt .
The sidequests are so well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developed , that everything feels important to your journey in this game .
You decide the fate of these characters and their world , and the game works to make every decision feels like it holds weight .
There are , literally , hundreds of hours of content in this game , and you can get it for only $ 15 .
The game ’ s visuals are still gorgeous five years later and the ambition rivals anything to come out in the time since .
Developer Obsidian Entertainment is this week ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the list .
The Outer Worlds is more or less a spiritual successor to Fallout : New Vegas .
The game is a first-person , open-world role-playing game with a similar narrative framework to the Fallout games ; you ’ re awakened from a decades long cryosleep to bring justice to an unjust world .
The unjust world here is Halcyon , a star system composed of six planets overseen by a collective of mega-corporations called The Board .
The game allows you to explore these planets to build a crew of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Board , or fight to keep planets under the control of their corporate overlords .
The tone of the game manages to thread a generally consistent line between dark satire and sincerity .
I describe this game as an RPG for adults .
Not because of the content or anything , but simply because you can beat the game in a reasonable timeframe .
Simply having a job has impacted my ability to sink countless hours into games , so I can only imagine how having kids and a partner only further bites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 25 hours to beat the game while doing a decent combination of main and side quests .
It ’ s a short but dense game , and from what I ’ ve seen the Switch port is actually pretty solid .
So if you ’ re looking for a fun RPG that doesn ’ t require an ungodly amount of your time , you can ’ t do much better than The Outer Worlds .
Well , that will do it for this week ’ s installment .
Seeing as next week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll be back on my spooky bullshit .
Stay safe , wash your hands , and as always , play more video games .

Happy Friday, folks! It’s that time of the week where I try to put you on some good games and save you a little money in the process. While we are still in October, I’m going to ease up on the horror games this week, lest you think I’m in the pocket of Big SpookyTM.
Instead, today’s focus is on games that let you choose your adventure. So let’s wrap up the preamble and get into these games.
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Fallout: New Vegas- $4.99 (Xbox Live)
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This week sees Xbox having a sale on all the Fallout games. While traditional knowledge would dictate Fallout 4 or Fallout 76 take this spot simply for being more recent, this isn’t called “mid-ass games at OK-ass prices.”
In the decade since New Vegas released, it has quietly assumed the throne of Best Fallout Game. This is mainly because it’s a Role-Playing Game (RPG) in the truest sense. The game provides you with a solid customization suite and a dense, thoughtfully crafted open-world to explore. While there are four, predetermined endgames, how you get to any of them is entirely up to you.
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New Vegas is one of those rare open-world games where it’s fun to talk to your friends about how you navigate its world because, chances are, y’all had two very different experiences.
If you’ve been curious about the Fallout series, New Vegas is a great place to start. It improves upon everything Fallout 3 does, introduces some cool new shit, and doesn’t take forever to get into like Fallout 4. Having re-downloaded the game on my PC this summer, I can safely say it still goes hard 10 years later.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt- $14.99 (PS4)
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I’m going to keep it firmly a buck with y’all: I’ve never beat The Witcher 3. It’s simply too much damn game for me. I’ve sunk a solid 25-30 hours into the game, and I’ll occasionally take a trip back, but fuck, y’all.
This game is A LOT.
The Witcher 3 is a third-person action role-playing game that puts you in the boots of Geralt of Rivia. Geralt is the titular witcher, which means he hunts monsters for profit. The base story has Geralt on the search for his missing adopted daughter, who’s being hunted by the titular Wild Hunt. That’s only one of the many, many, many quest lines you can take on in Wild Hunt.
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The game has 36 different endings, an in-depth dialogue wheel, multiple romantic options, and a litany of monsters to hunt. The sidequests are so well crafted, and the conversations so thoughtfully developed, that everything feels important to your journey in this game.
You decide the fate of these characters and their world, and the game works to make every decision feels like it holds weight. There are, literally, hundreds of hours of content in this game, and you can get it for only $15. The game’s visuals are still gorgeous five years later and the ambition rivals anything to come out in the time since.
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The Outer Worlds- $47.99 (Nintendo Switch)
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Developer Obsidian Entertainment is this week’s MVP as they have two titles on the list. The Outer Worlds is more or less a spiritual successor to Fallout: New Vegas. The game is a first-person, open-world role-playing game with a similar narrative framework to the Fallout games; you’re awakened from a decades long cryosleep to bring justice to an unjust world.
The unjust world here is Halcyon, a star system composed of six planets overseen by a collective of mega-corporations called The Board.
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The game allows you to explore these planets to build a crew of companions, and either bring down The Board, or fight to keep planets under the control of their corporate overlords. The tone of the game manages to thread a generally consistent line between dark satire and sincerity.
I describe this game as an RPG for adults. Not because of the content or anything, but simply because you can beat the game in a reasonable timeframe. Simply having a job has impacted my ability to sink countless hours into games, so I can only imagine how having kids and a partner only further bites into that time. It took me about 25 hours to beat the game while doing a decent combination of main and side quests.
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It’s a short but dense game, and from what I’ve seen the Switch port is actually pretty solid. So if you’re looking for a fun RPG that doesn’t require an ungodly amount of your time, you can’t do much better than The Outer Worlds.
Well, that will do it for this week’s installment. Seeing as next week is Halloween, you can expect I’ll be back on my spooky bullshit.
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Stay safe, wash your hands, and as always, play more video games.


theroot--2020-10-23--Niecy Nash in Talks to Host Daytime Talk Show

Actress Niecy Nash already has one hell of a resume .
The 50-year-old has shown us her comedy chops for years on shows like Reno 911 !
, Claws and Never Have I Ever .
And of course , her roles on When They See Us and Mrs. America put her considerable dramatic talents on display .
Now , the gifted entertainer is in line to host a daytime talk show , with CBS Television Distribution reportedly in talks with Nash about a potential syndicated gig .
According to The Hollywood Reporter , a presentation for the potential series will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CTD is also behind The Drew Barrymore Show , which apparently is a thing !
This wouldn ’ t be the first time Nash has held down a hosting gig .
She won a Daytime Emmy for her work hosting Style Network ’ s Clean House , and has also guest-hosted Today and Access Hollywood Live .
Nash will also join a talented but too-short roster of Black women who have hosted their own daytime talk shows solo .
Wendy Williams and Tamron Hall currently have their own self-titled shows .
Before them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who at 20 years old hosted the short-lived “ Just Keke ” in 2014 ) , Tyra Banks , and the incomparable Oprah Winfrey .
If Nash and CTD finalize a deal , it will mark another highlight in what has been a true glow-up year for the actress , who married singer Carole Denise Betts in a surprise wedding this past August .
Nash had never spoken publicly about her same-sex relationship before then .
Earlier this week , Nash responded to a fan who asked her how she felt about homophobic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ If I lost a fan because of who I love , then that wasn ’ t a real fan , ” Nash wrote in the comments section of an Instagram post ( h/t Essence ) .
“ Who/how I love has nothing to do with my art .
I ’ m still a skilled , Emmy-nominated , award-winning actress .
”

Anne Branigin on The Grapevine, shared by Anne Branigin to The Root

Actress Niecy Nash already has one hell of a resume. The 50-year-old has shown us her comedy chops for years on shows like Reno 911!, Claws and Never Have I Ever. And of course, her roles on When They See Us and Mrs. America put her considerable dramatic talents on display. Now, the gifted entertainer is in line to host a daytime talk show, with CBS Television Distribution reportedly in talks with Nash about a potential syndicated gig.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a presentation for the potential series will be filmed in the near future. CTD is also behind The Drew Barrymore Show, which apparently is a thing!
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This wouldn’t be the first time Nash has held down a hosting gig. She won a Daytime Emmy for her work hosting Style Network’s Clean House, and has also guest-hosted Today and Access Hollywood Live.
Nash will also join a talented but too-short roster of Black women who have hosted their own daytime talk shows solo. Wendy Williams and Tamron Hall currently have their own self-titled shows. Before them were Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer (who at 20 years old hosted the short-lived “Just Keke” in 2014), Tyra Banks, and the incomparable Oprah Winfrey.
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If Nash and CTD finalize a deal, it will mark another highlight in what has been a true glow-up year for the actress, who married singer Carole Denise Betts in a surprise wedding this past August. Nash had never spoken publicly about her same-sex relationship before then.
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Earlier this week, Nash responded to a fan who asked her how she felt about homophobic supporters turned off by her recent marriage.
“If I lost a fan because of who I love, then that wasn’t a real fan,” Nash wrote in the comments section of an Instagram post (h/t Essence). “Who/how I love has nothing to do with my art. I’m still a skilled, Emmy-nominated, award-winning actress.”


theroot--2020-10-23--Black Middle School Students Targeted in Racist TikTok Posts

An investigation has been launched into a series of racist TikTok posts targeting Black students at a Fulton County middle school in Georgia .
According to AJC , Fulton County Schools police have launched an investigation into a student at Elkins Pointe Elementary , who was behind the posts .
Sean Thompson , public information officer for Roswell police , told AJC they took an initial report in the case , and that the U.S Department of Homeland Security has gotten involved .
AJC obtained screenshots of the seven now-deleted written posts on TikTok that were sent from one account @ @ @ @ @ @ @ names of three Black students who attend a different school , according to the writer .
One post starts with a call-to-action to the writer ’ s “ fellow white people , ” and uses a racial slur to describe Black people .
In another post , also targeted at Black people , the writer says they want to “ hang them all ” and “ burn there ( sic ) skin.
” Between Kyle Rittenhouse and shithead kids like this , I don ’ t want to hear someone give me the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with old people ” line ever again .
That argument is clearly dead , so please bury it .
The father of one of the students who was named told WSB-TV that his son is now scared to attend school when in-person learning returns .
The father understandably remained anonymous to protect his son ’ s safety .
He wants whoever was behind the posts to face criminal charges .
“ If it was my son that did something bad , he would get in trouble , ” the father told WSB-TV .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ something wrong , legally , they should be held responsible.
” He also felt the posts were just another sign of the distressing times we ’ re living in .
“ It tells me there ’ s a lot of division in this country still .
Racism still exists , and they ’ re getting taught it at home , ” he said .
“ Nobody ’ s born a racist .
It ’ s getting taught at the house.
” Brian Noyes , Chief Communications Director for Fulton County Schools , sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been launched and condemning hate speech .
“ Hate speech must end , ” the statement said .
“ Our country and community are changing and challenging this type of behavior .
Fulton County Schools is working to foster a positive and respectful environment that embraces the strength inherent in our diversity .
”

An investigation has been launched into a series of racist TikTok posts targeting Black students at a Fulton County middle school in Georgia.
According to AJC, Fulton County Schools police have launched an investigation into a student at Elkins Pointe Elementary, who was behind the posts. Sean Thompson, public information officer for Roswell police, told AJC they took an initial report in the case, and that the U.S Department of Homeland Security has gotten involved.
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AJC obtained screenshots of the seven now-deleted written posts on TikTok that were sent from one account. Some of the posts include the names of three Black students who attend a different school, according to the writer.
One post starts with a call-to-action to the writer’s “fellow white people,” and uses a racial slur to describe Black people. In another post, also targeted at Black people, the writer says they want to “hang them all” and “burn there (sic) skin.”
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Between Kyle Rittenhouse and shithead kids like this, I don’t want to hear someone give me the “racism is going to die out with old people” line ever again.
That argument is clearly dead, so please bury it.
The father of one of the students who was named told WSB-TV that his son is now scared to attend school when in-person learning returns. The father understandably remained anonymous to protect his son’s safety. He wants whoever was behind the posts to face criminal charges.
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“If it was my son that did something bad, he would get in trouble,” the father told WSB-TV. “So I feel if someone does something wrong, legally, they should be held responsible.”
He also felt the posts were just another sign of the distressing times we’re living in.
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“It tells me there’s a lot of division in this country still. Racism still exists, and they’re getting taught it at home,” he said. “Nobody’s born a racist. It’s getting taught at the house.”
Brian Noyes, Chief Communications Director for Fulton County Schools, sent a statement to AJC confirming the investigation had been launched and condemning hate speech.
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“Hate speech must end,” the statement said. “Our country and community are changing and challenging this type of behavior. Fulton County Schools is working to foster a positive and respectful environment that embraces the strength inherent in our diversity.”


theroot--2020-10-23--An Exclusive Interview With the Second-Least Racist Person in the Room at Last Night's Debate

In our neverending quest to bring you exclusive content related to the upcoming election , The Root managed to score an interview with a man who , by all accounts , was widely known as the least racist person who attended Thursday night ’ s match between WWE RAW ( Wypipo Working to Elect a Racist-Ass Wombat ) champion Donald Trump and Kamala Harris ’ lil friend , Joe Biden .
Unfortunately , our plans were foiled when , halfway through the debate , this happened : Even though our interviewee ’ s ranking on Billboard ’ s Hot 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guy named Billy with a chalkboard ) , leaving our subject with a respectable second-place spot among the audience members , we decided to go ahead with our interview .
The Root : Thank you for joining us .
We ’ d like to start out with your name and where you ’ re from .
GOP : I ’ m from Lynchburg , Miss .
and my full name is Reaper Bleak Khan but I go by many names .
Some people call me the Grim Reaper because I haven ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m very certain and I hate taxes , some people call me Death .
Others just call me GOP .
GOP : Because I ’ m gifted at oppressing people .
I ’ m the gangster of politics .
I “ get off ” on privilege .
I grift off the public .
I ’ m a goddamned offensive person .
I grab others ’ pussies .
I ’ m a grotesque old pervert who will gladly overlook poverty if it grows our power or gives our party a grain of prosperity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ were you here to support Trump or Biden ?
GOP : Actually , I ’ m a Trump supporter .
I ’ ve always liked the cut of his jib .
“ Jib ” is a nickname for jiggaboo , right ?
Because I ’ ve always wanted to cut up a jib .
I shot a negro once during Reconstruction but , alas , I didn ’ t get to disembowel him .
This was before you could go to the store and buy a bottle of bleach and I didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Klan uniform .
Anyway , Donald Trump just seems like a person who cuts up jibs and I like that about him .
TR : First of all , a “ jib ” is an old boating term that describes the part of the vessel where a sailboat flies the flags , denoting the ship ’ s nationality .
Secondly , I thought you weren ’ t racist ?
GOP : Who said that ?
TR : You said it during our pre-interview .
You told me you were the least racist person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am .
But that doesn ’ t mean I ’ m not racist as fuck .
I ’ m so racist that I only go places where people are more racist than I am .
I used to live in Germany in the late ‘ 30s , early ‘ 40s but my political party petered off after Adolf disappeared .
That ’ s when I moved to America .
I could go damn near anywhere during Jim Crow .
But , after integration , I had to be more careful .
Needless to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been like living in paradise !
TR : So why did you come to the debate , then ?
Weren ’ t you afraid that you wouldn ’ t be the least racist person here ?
GOP : I knew I was risking my number one spot by coming here but honestly , I was tired of quarantining in the house .
I ’ m very concerned about catching this global pandemic .
Luckily , everyone is wearing face masks now .
GOP : No .
Black Lives Matter .
That shit is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I said , a lot of people like myself are taking precautions and wearing masks that make it look like we care about Black lives .
It ’ s like when I threw that Molotov cocktail at a Freedom Rider in ‘ 61 and then pretended I didn ’ t know gas was flammable .
So now , to make sure I ’ m not the least objectionable white supremacist within a 500-foot radius , I only hang at places frequented by the worst racists .
GOP : Mostly Walmart , Cracker Barrels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chill at Candace Owens ’ house sometimes but I ’ m getting tired of her roasting me for not hating Black people enough .
That ’ s why Tucker Carlson stopped sending quotes from David Duke .
It ’ s kinda lonely .
My only real friends are Donald Trump Jr. and Jason Whitlock .
That ’ s why I came to the debate .
TR : Was there anyone in the audience who came close to you and Trump ’ s ranking ?
After all , there was a Black woman moderating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential debate ?
Hell no ?
If you haven ’ t made up your mind who you ’ re voting for by now , you ’ re racist as fuck !
I knew there was a very slim chance that Ice Cube was gon na be here with his junior high PowerPoint presentation so I knew I was good .
TR : But again , what about Kristen Welker ?
Do you think she ’ s more racist than you or Donald Trump ?
She ’ s a Black woman .
GOP : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is an actual woman ?
Come on , man !
She ’ s a third-generation cyborg prototype programmed to appear intelligent and capable of doing her job .
There ’ s no way a Black woman could do a job better than a white man like Chris Wallace !
Look at how clear and radiant her skin is !
It ’ s painfully obvious that she is made from epidermal tissue grown in a lab and grafted onto a titanium exoskeleton .
Even if she ’ s semi-human , she still wouldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t even consider Black women—or any woman , for that matter—to be actual people .
They ’ re more like hand puppets , which is why Trump always grabs women down there .
TR : OK , it sounds crazy , but are you telling me that you ’ re less racist than Joe Biden ?
GOP : Absolutely .
Joe Biden worked under Barack Hussein Obama and everyone knows Obammer believed that all people should be equal , which everyone knows is racist against white people .
GOP : Well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He gave healthcare to millions of people .
Now that they can afford medical care instead of going to emergency rooms , white people will have to wait longer at the doctors ’ offices , which is systemic racism .
Plus , he sued every major bank in the U.S. for discrimination .
I set a porch monkey on fire in 1946 for trying to buy the house next door to my uncle with a GI Bill .
Now the dindoos are moving into our neighborhoods and getting loans based on their actual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like a good thing , but do you know what it really means ?
It means that banks are treating white people like niggers !
Biden even picked a negro woman for vice president .
Well ... she ’ s probably a cyborg too , but what ’ s gon na happen to all the mediocre white kids who grow up dreaming they become president only to find out some smart , talented jib took their spot ?
No more Reagans .
No more George Bushes .
What ’ s Mike Pence supposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the mediocre white man ’ s dream and Biden has taken that away from all of us second-rate white people and handed it to a robot Senator whose only claim to fame is actually knowing shit !
Joe Biden has done more to hurt white people than I have ever done to Black people—and I lynched a man in 1798 for reciting the Lord ’ s Prayer !
Either that moon cricket knew how to read or knew a spoggadoodle who could .
Either way , I wasn ’ t taking my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you think Trump beat you out for the least racist person in the room ?
GOP : Because in four years , he hasn ’ t said the n-word a single time , which is remarkable .
I say it at least 17 times every morning and I know for a fact that Melania Trump has it tattooed on her lower back .
To be fair , that doesn ’ t mean she ’ s racist .
It ’ s how she keeps Trump aroused during sex because she ’ s shaped like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why are you so sure that everyone else in the room was more racist than you or Trump ?
GOP : Oh that ’ s simple .
As the crowd filed into the room , I whispered “ you ’ re a white supremacist coward ” to every audience member .
They invariably replied with the same phrase .
Although many of them truly believed it , every single one of them gave the exact same response given by every racist I ’ ve ever met .
TR : What did they say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you expect them to say ?
I mean , you contend that you are the least racist person in every room , so don ’ t you say the same thing ?
GOP : I ’ d never say that .
Go ahead and ask me .
TR : ( sigh ) OK Mr. , are you a racist ?
GOP : Sir , all I can say is that there is only one thing I know :

In our neverending quest to bring you exclusive content related to the upcoming election, The Root managed to score an interview with a man who, by all accounts, was widely known as the least racist person who attended Thursday night’s match between WWE RAW (Wypipo Working to Elect a Racist-Ass Wombat) champion Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’ lil friend, Joe Biden.
Unfortunately, our plans were foiled when, halfway through the debate, this happened:
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Even though our interviewee’s ranking on Billboard’s Hot 100 charts plummeted (It’s a guy named Billy with a chalkboard), leaving our subject with a respectable second-place spot among the audience members, we decided to go ahead with our interview.
The Root: Thank you for joining us. We’d like to start out with your name and where you’re from.
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GOP: I’m from Lynchburg, Miss. and my full name is Reaper Bleak Khan but I go by many names. Some people call me the Grim Reaper because I haven’t smiled since 1865. Because I’m very certain and I hate taxes, some people call me Death. Others just call me GOP.
TR: Why GOP?
GOP: Because I’m gifted at oppressing people. I’m the gangster of politics. I “get off” on privilege. I grift off the public. I’m a goddamned offensive person. I grab others’ pussies. I’m a grotesque old pervert who will gladly overlook poverty if it grows our power or gives our party a grain of prosperity.
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TR: Got it. So, were you here to support Trump or Biden?
GOP: Actually, I’m a Trump supporter. I’ve always liked the cut of his jib. “Jib” is a nickname for jiggaboo, right? Because I’ve always wanted to cut up a jib. I shot a negro once during Reconstruction but, alas, I didn’t get to disembowel him. This was before you could go to the store and buy a bottle of bleach and I didn’t want to get blood on my Klan uniform.
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Anyway, Donald Trump just seems like a person who cuts up jibs and I like that about him.
TR: First of all, a “jib” is an old boating term that describes the part of the vessel where a sailboat flies the flags, denoting the ship’s nationality. Secondly, I thought you weren’t racist?
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GOP: Who said that?
TR: You said it during our pre-interview. You told me you were the least racist person in the room.
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GOP: I am. But that doesn’t mean I’m not racist as fuck. I’m so racist that I only go places where people are more racist than I am. I used to live in Germany in the late ‘30s, early ‘40s but my political party petered off after Adolf disappeared. That’s when I moved to America. I could go damn near anywhere during Jim Crow. But, after integration, I had to be more careful.
Needless to say, the last four years have been like living in paradise!
TR: So why did you come to the debate, then? Weren’t you afraid that you wouldn’t be the least racist person here?
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GOP: I knew I was risking my number one spot by coming here but honestly, I was tired of quarantining in the house. I’m very concerned about catching this global pandemic. Luckily, everyone is wearing face masks now.
TR: You’re worried about the coronavirus?
GOP: No. Black Lives Matter. That shit is spreading like wildfire. But, as I said, a lot of people like myself are taking precautions and wearing masks that make it look like we care about Black lives. It’s like when I threw that Molotov cocktail at a Freedom Rider in ‘61 and then pretended I didn’t know gas was flammable.
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So now, to make sure I’m not the least objectionable white supremacist within a 500-foot radius, I only hang at places frequented by the worst racists.
TR: Where’s that?
GOP: Mostly Walmart, Cracker Barrels and New England Patriots games. I chill at Candace Owens’ house sometimes but I’m getting tired of her roasting me for not hating Black people enough. That’s why Tucker Carlson stopped sending quotes from David Duke. It’s kinda lonely. My only real friends are Donald Trump Jr. and Jason Whitlock.
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That’s why I came to the debate.
TR: Was there anyone in the audience who came close to you and Trump’s ranking? After all, there was a Black woman moderating the debate.
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GOP: At a presidential debate? Hell no? If you haven’t made up your mind who you’re voting for by now, you’re racist as fuck! I knew there was a very slim chance that Ice Cube was gonna be here with his junior high PowerPoint presentation so I knew I was good.
TR: But again, what about Kristen Welker? Do you think she’s more racist than you or Donald Trump? She’s a Black woman.
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GOP: HAHAHAHAHAHA! You believe that Kristen Welker is an actual woman? Come on, man!
She’s a third-generation cyborg prototype programmed to appear intelligent and capable of doing her job. There’s no way a Black woman could do a job better than a white man like Chris Wallace! Look at how clear and radiant her skin is! It’s painfully obvious that she is made from epidermal tissue grown in a lab and grafted onto a titanium exoskeleton.
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You gotta start reading the QAnon boards.
Even if she’s semi-human, she still wouldn’t count. Me and Donald Trump don’t even consider Black women—or any woman, for that matter—to be actual people. They’re more like hand puppets, which is why Trump always grabs women down there.
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TR: OK, it sounds crazy, but are you telling me that you’re less racist than Joe Biden?
GOP: Absolutely. Joe Biden worked under Barack Hussein Obama and everyone knows Obammer believed that all people should be equal, which everyone knows is racist against white people.
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TR: How so?
GOP: Well, look at what he did! He gave healthcare to millions of people. Now that they can afford medical care instead of going to emergency rooms, white people will have to wait longer at the doctors’ offices, which is systemic racism.
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Plus, he sued every major bank in the U.S. for discrimination. I set a porch monkey on fire in 1946 for trying to buy the house next door to my uncle with a GI Bill. Now the dindoos are moving into our neighborhoods and getting loans based on their actual credit histories. I know equality sounds like a good thing, but do you know what it really means?
It means that banks are treating white people like niggers!
Biden even picked a negro woman for vice president. Well...she’s probably a cyborg too, but what’s gonna happen to all the mediocre white kids who grow up dreaming they become president only to find out some smart, talented jib took their spot?
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No more Reagans. No more George Bushes. What’s Mike Pence supposed to do now? Being vice president is the mediocre white man’s dream and Biden has taken that away from all of us second-rate white people and handed it to a robot Senator whose only claim to fame is actually knowing shit!
Joe Biden has done more to hurt white people than I have ever done to Black people—and I lynched a man in 1798 for reciting the Lord’s Prayer! Either that moon cricket knew how to read or knew a spoggadoodle who could. Either way, I wasn’t taking my chances.
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TR: So why do you think Trump beat you out for the least racist person in the room?
GOP: Because in four years, he hasn’t said the n-word a single time, which is remarkable. I say it at least 17 times every morning and I know for a fact that Melania Trump has it tattooed on her lower back. To be fair, that doesn’t mean she’s racist. It’s how she keeps Trump aroused during sex because she’s shaped like a coffee straw.
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Also, she’s racist.
TR: So why are you so sure that everyone else in the room was more racist than you or Trump?
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GOP: Oh that’s simple. As the crowd filed into the room, I whispered “you’re a white supremacist coward” to every audience member. They invariably replied with the same phrase. Although many of them truly believed it, every single one of them gave the exact same response given by every racist I’ve ever met.
TR: What did they say?
GOP: “I’m not racist.”
TR: Well, what did you expect them to say? I mean, you contend that you are the least racist person in every room, so don’t you say the same thing?
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GOP: I’d never say that. Go ahead and ask me.
TR: (sigh) OK Mr., are you a racist?
GOP: Sir, all I can say is that there is only one thing I know:
I’m a white man in America.


theroot--2020-10-23--So Congress Can Hold a Weekend Session to Push the Confirmation of a Handmaid but Can’t Run Us Our S

So Congress Can Hold a Weekend Session to Push the Confirmation of a Handmaid but Can’t Run Us Our Stimulus Money?

Whenever I think of why people vote for Republicans , I always wonder if poverty doesn ’ t affect them .
I wonder if high gas prices don ’ t hurt their pockets .
I wonder if they couldn ’ t use a bit of a financial pick-me-up during these dark times .
And then , I remember the 53 percent of white women in 2016 who voted against all of their own self-interest to royally fuck the rest of us with this orange-ass president .
So this weekend , Congress will continue the “ Eat the cake , Anna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arguments for and against Judge Amy Coney Barrett before forcing her on to the Supreme Court a week before the presidential election .
Never before in the history of America has a Supreme Court justice been nominated so close to an election , yet , here we are pushing this shit through while “ Winter is coming !
” in a fucking global pandemic and we still ain ’ t got no goddamn stimulus money .
Unemployment is still paying people lemonade stand money , and America has no idea when and if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are far too busy stacking the court with a woman who makes conservatives look like glow stick- swinging ravers .
According to the Hill , “ The Senate is expected to be in session on both Saturday and Sunday debating Barrett ’ s nomination , though her confirmation is guaranteed absent an unlikely last-minute surprise.
” And that ’ s the rub .
There is nothing that can be done to stop Barrett from replacing the most notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg , so all of this is for show .
In fact , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually have to be in attendance for this dog-and-pony show or if they can participate by phone .
And this is all Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ’ s doing .
He , owner of the inflatable neck skin and discolored hands , has shown that the real power seat is the head of the Senate and not the White House .
It was McConnell who boasted of his ability to keep Judge Merrick Garland off the Supreme Court during Obama ’ s final year in office , and it ’ s McConnell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court in the land .
It ’ s McConnell who refused to bring the House- approved coronavirus aid bill to the Senate floor for a vote months ago , and he ’ s still the reason that nothing has been done to aid those desperately in need now .
He won ’ t argue in good faith with Nancy Pelosi and all of a sudden , has become a fiscal conservative when it suits his needs .
So America starves or remains out of work or unsure of how any of us are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months , but conservatives can rest assured that they will have a person who looks and thinks like them on the Supreme Court because clearly , that ’ s all that matters right now in a fucking global pandemic .

Whenever I think of why people vote for Republicans, I always wonder if poverty doesn’t affect them. I wonder if high gas prices don’t hurt their pockets. I wonder if they couldn’t use a bit of a financial pick-me-up during these dark times. And then, I remember the 53 percent of white women in 2016 who voted against all of their own self-interest to royally fuck the rest of us with this orange-ass president.
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So this weekend, Congress will continue the “Eat the cake, Anna Mae” proceedings in which they hear arguments for and against Judge Amy Coney Barrett before forcing her on to the Supreme Court a week before the presidential election. Never before in the history of America has a Supreme Court justice been nominated so close to an election, yet, here we are pushing this shit through while “Winter is coming!” in a fucking global pandemic and we still ain’t got no goddamn stimulus money. Unemployment is still paying people lemonade stand money, and America has no idea when and if this is going to change because Republicans are far too busy stacking the court with a woman who makes conservatives look like glow stick- swinging ravers.
According to the Hill, “The Senate is expected to be in session on both Saturday and Sunday debating Barrett’s nomination, though her confirmation is guaranteed absent an unlikely last-minute surprise.”
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And that’s the rub. There is nothing that can be done to stop Barrett from replacing the most notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg, so all of this is for show. In fact, senators are more concerned with whether they actually have to be in attendance for this dog-and-pony show or if they can participate by phone.
And this is all Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s doing. He, owner of the inflatable neck skin and discolored hands, has shown that the real power seat is the head of the Senate and not the White House. It was McConnell who boasted of his ability to keep Judge Merrick Garland off the Supreme Court during Obama’s final year in office, and it’s McConnell who is rushing Barrett onto the highest court in the land. It’s McConnell who refused to bring the House- approved coronavirus aid bill to the Senate floor for a vote months ago, and he’s still the reason that nothing has been done to aid those desperately in need now. He won’t argue in good faith with Nancy Pelosi and all of a sudden, has become a fiscal conservative when it suits his needs.
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So America starves or remains out of work or unsure of how any of us are going to make it through the upcoming months, but conservatives can rest assured that they will have a person who looks and thinks like them on the Supreme Court because clearly, that’s all that matters right now in a fucking global pandemic.


theroot--2020-10-23--Cameron Webb's Time in the Trump Administration May Help Democrats Gain More House Seats in Washingt

Cameron Webb's Time in the Trump Administration May Help Democrats Gain More House Seats in Washington

While most national office hopefuls are spending a majority of their time on the campaign trail , Dr. Cameron Webb is in the hospital trying to save lives during a COVID-19 pandemic that has taken in excess of 200,000 American lives and infected millions more .
In his role as director of health policy and equity at the University of Virginia School of Medicine , Webb has seen the very worst of what COVID-19 does to people and has first-hand-knowledge of how failed public policy makes first responders ’ jobs harder .
Working during a tight campaign , especially one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s 5th Congressional District that the Cook Report says is a toss-up , would be a disadvantage for most candidates .
But for Webb , 38 , treating patients suffering from COVID-19 has shown voters in his district that he is well-suited to serve them .
“ My insight as a doctor is one of those professions that gives you a vantage point into our society as a whole in a very intimate way , ” Webb told The Root .
“ So that ’ s what I ’ m bringing to this—just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and housing instability and challenges with transportation and all these different issues that are the core kitchen table issues but I can see them through the eyes and through the words of countless patients .
That helps a lot.
” For political newcomers like Webb , face time with voters is vital .
Fish fries , shaking hands and kissing babies are hallmarks of the intimate connections candidates must establish with people whose votes they seek .
But instead of hugging potential supporters , Webb is doing virtual town halls and socially-distanced events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
But for all of the time he would ideally be spending on a regular campaign trail , he is making up for it with patients whose conditions reflect the healthcare inequalities that he will work to address if he is elected to Congress November 3 .
One thing they make clear for him is the need to expand the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ) Republicans tried to undue during Obama ’ s presidency and Trump has vowed to end .
Beyond the ACA , he supports a public option to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are uninsured .
A public option , according to The New York Times , allows middle-income , working-age adults to select a public insurance plan instead of a private one .
Webb also thinks about environmental racism as another healthcare issue that impacts people , which is why he supports America rejoining The Paris Agreement , which aims to reduce the global temperature rise well below two degrees Celsius .
“ As a physician , my perspective is to follow the science , ” he said .
“ Science tells us we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If we do so , we have a chance to stave off some of the worst impacts of climate change .
Remember , that ’ s going to impact our food environment , so that ’ s one of the potential health impacts , but also having longer allergy seasons or asthma or respiratory disease or vector borne illnesses .
I think we talked about Zika a couple of years ago , that was a big conversation .
Those vector-borne illnesses are more likely with climate change .
So those are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , want to make sure we see what ’ s coming and make sure we ’ re ready for it.
” Webb , an internal medicine doctor who became the 5th District Democratic nominee after winning his June primary , would be the first Black medical doctor to serve in Congress .
Atima Omara , founder and president of Omara Strategy Group , says Webb is running his race in a fashion similar to South Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Jamie Harrison .
Both are black candidates who are running in areas that would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Alexandria Ocasio Cortez , but are looking to support someone who is not as extreme as Trump .
“ To bring a lot of folks over [ to the Democratic side ] , you have to talk in a more broader sense about things , ” Omara said .
“ Yes , ‘ I ’ m going to talk about racial justice and why Black Lives Matter , but I ’ m going to talk about it in ways that are understandable to folks outside of just the base who are interested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m going to talk about the economy and how it ’ s hurting not just black people and brown people who ’ ve been affected by the economy , but also a lot of other voters in the district who are hurting as well economically.
’ She added : “ That appeals to a lot of independents who don ’ t consider themselves Democrats , but are the suburban folks , the rural folks who do see some merit to the arguments the Black Lives Matter activists have been making .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state of Virginia I never thought I would ever see a march for Black Lives .
Like rural areas .
So the message is resonating and there ’ s a captive audience.
” The 5th Congressional District , which stretches from the Virginia-North Carolina border up to the suburbs of Washington , D.C. , has been viewed as reliably Republican until recently .
The Fauquier Times reports the last time a Democrat held the seat was in 2008 , the year Obama was elected to the presidency .
In fact , Trump won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But Webb is leading his GOP opponent , Bob Good , in fundraising , raking in $ 2.7 million between July 1 and Sept. 30 , plus $ 2.5 million in individual contributions .
Comparatively , Good raised $ 722,000 , plus $ 550,000 in individual contributions , during that time , according to The Fauquier Times .
Taikein Cooper , chair of the Prince Edward Democratic Committee , said Webb is one of the rare candidates whose day job is an advantage to his campaign .
“ He did something that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it couldn ’ t be done .
They said , ‘ Hey , you have to stop working and run for Congress.
’ And he committed to work even before the pandemic , Cooper said .
‘ Hey .
This is where I ’ m needed the most.
’ ” Cooper continued : “ Everybody doesn ’ t have the privilege of saying , ‘ Hey , I don ’ t have to work if I don ’ t want to work because I want to run for Congress.
’ And so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to serve has been critical , especially in this half .
He has bridged that gap because he ’ s bringing in public health experts and he ’ s having these virtual town halls with them and giving updates on things that he has seen in the emergency room and on a COVID unit , as well as what people are seeing across the country .
And he ’ s using that to inform others in our district , which I think has been incredible.
” One could say Webb started campaigning for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he worked briefly in the Trump Administration back in 2017 .
Webb was completing the second half of his prestigious White House Fellowship that began under Barack Obama , in the fall of 2016 .
A University of Virginia-trained physician , Webb spent much of his time working on implementing the Affordable Care Act and Obama ’ s “ My Brother ’ s Keeper ” initiative before Trump won the 2016 Election , shocking the nation—and Webb ’ s work environment .
He went from working with twenty-three federal offices and agencies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his life , to being an outsider in a very insular , white-male dominated one in which his expertise was not sought after—even ignored .
“ They didn ’ t want my help , ” he said of the new Trump senior appointees .
“ They moved my desk out into the hallway and asked me to just kind of sit in the hallway outside the Office of Cabinet Affairs because they said they were working on sensitive matters .
Every day I would ask how I could help and they would say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So that went on not for two days , not for two weeks , but for two months .
I was at that desk in the hallway .
I always tell people it ’ s really important that even in moments like that , I had to figure out how I am going to engage , how am I going to do my part with this moment.
” He didn ’ t allow the rebuffs to discourage him .
Webb walked around and engaged people in the Executive Office building about policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump appointees out for coffee or lunch .
Over time , Webb got to know people .
His meetings didn ’ t usually result with a consensus on policy , but they still were able to build relationships .
Most importantly for him was that he was able to get across that he really cared about the issues and the people who would be impacted by them .
“ They knew that I was coming from a place of people ’ s best interest and data that I was using , ” Webb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a place sometimes where the data they were referring to they came to a different conclusion .
We had those conversations .
When I talk about being a consensus builder , I ’ m confident that ’ s something I can do in a legislative space because I ’ ve spent seven months in the Trump Administration with folks who viewed the world very differently from me.
” During our phone interview , Webb never dropped his diplomatic demeanor .
Though he has obvious policy disagreements with Trump , he never directly names @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as other House candidates in more liberal districts like Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush ’ s , both of whom are all but certain to win their races .
But that is the thing about Webb : he doesn ’ t have to be outwardly anti-Trump to be competitive .
He just has to be himself and the type of candidate who can win the trust of residents of his district .
And , for him , that comes with using his unintentional relationship with the Trump Administration to his advantage .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I worked in his administration for seven months their ears start to open , ” he said .
“ They ’ re just like , ‘ Wait a minute , how did you do that ?
’ What ’ s funny is a lot of people say you should just become a Republican and you ’ ll definitely win this race .
[ But ] I say I ’ m a proud Democrat and I think there ’ s opportunities for us to work together .
The truth is people support President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them , it was the economy .
When we talk about where our economy is now , in the setting of this COVID pandemic , they ’ re open to doing something different that may support our economy.
” And , for Webb , his openness to engage these Trump supporters may get him elected to Congress—even if his broader political outlook may be the polar opposite of the man they elected to the White House in 2016 .

While most national office hopefuls are spending a majority of their time on the campaign trail, Dr. Cameron Webb is in the hospital trying to save lives during a COVID-19 pandemic that has taken in excess of 200,000 American lives and infected millions more. In his role as director of health policy and equity at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Webb has seen the very worst of what COVID-19 does to people and has first-hand-knowledge of how failed public policy makes first responders’ jobs harder.
Working during a tight campaign, especially one like Webb’s in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District that the Cook Report says is a toss-up, would be a disadvantage for most candidates. But for Webb, 38, treating patients suffering from COVID-19 has shown voters in his district that he is well-suited to serve them.
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“My insight as a doctor is one of those professions that gives you a vantage point into our society as a whole in a very intimate way,” Webb told The Root. “So that’s what I’m bringing to this—just a lot of insight into food insecurity and housing instability and challenges with transportation and all these different issues that are the core kitchen table issues but I can see them through the eyes and through the words of countless patients. That helps a lot.”
For political newcomers like Webb, face time with voters is vital. Fish fries, shaking hands and kissing babies are hallmarks of the intimate connections candidates must establish with people whose votes they seek. But instead of hugging potential supporters, Webb is doing virtual town halls and socially-distanced events to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. But for all of the time he would ideally be spending on a regular campaign trail, he is making up for it with patients whose conditions reflect the healthcare inequalities that he will work to address if he is elected to Congress November 3.
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One thing they make clear for him is the need to expand the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Republicans tried to undue during Obama’s presidency and Trump has vowed to end. Beyond the ACA, he supports a public option to help insure the 30 million Americans who are uninsured. A public option, according to The New York Times, allows middle-income, working-age adults to select a public insurance plan instead of a private one. Webb also thinks about environmental racism as another healthcare issue that impacts people, which is why he supports America rejoining The Paris Agreement, which aims to reduce the global temperature rise well below two degrees Celsius.
“As a physician, my perspective is to follow the science,” he said. “Science tells us we have to achieve these reductions in carbon emissions. If we do so, we have a chance to stave off some of the worst impacts of climate change. Remember, that’s going to impact our food environment, so that’s one of the potential health impacts, but also having longer allergy seasons or asthma or respiratory disease or vector borne illnesses. I think we talked about Zika a couple of years ago, that was a big conversation. Those vector-borne illnesses are more likely with climate change. So those are the things that we want to talk about, want to make sure we see what’s coming and make sure we’re ready for it.”
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Webb, an internal medicine doctor who became the 5th District Democratic nominee after winning his June primary, would be the first Black medical doctor to serve in Congress.
Atima Omara, founder and president of Omara Strategy Group, says Webb is running his race in a fashion similar to South Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Jamie Harrison. Both are black candidates who are running in areas that would not respond to the style of say, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, but are looking to support someone who is not as extreme as Trump.
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“To bring a lot of folks over [to the Democratic side], you have to talk in a more broader sense about things,” Omara said. “Yes, ‘I’m going to talk about racial justice and why Black Lives Matter, but I’m going to talk about it in ways that are understandable to folks outside of just the base who are interested in defunding the police. I’m going to talk about the economy and how it’s hurting not just black people and brown people who’ve been affected by the economy, but also a lot of other voters in the district who are hurting as well economically.’
She added: “That appeals to a lot of independents who don’t consider themselves Democrats, but are the suburban folks, the rural folks who do see some merit to the arguments the Black Lives Matter activists have been making. I’ve seen marches in parts of the state of Virginia I never thought I would ever see a march for Black Lives. Like rural areas. So the message is resonating and there’s a captive audience.”
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The 5th Congressional District, which stretches from the Virginia-North Carolina border up to the suburbs of Washington, D.C., has been viewed as reliably Republican until recently. The Fauquier Times reports the last time a Democrat held the seat was in 2008, the year Obama was elected to the presidency. In fact, Trump won the district by 11 points in 2016. But Webb is leading his GOP opponent, Bob Good, in fundraising, raking in $2.7 million between July 1 and Sept. 30, plus $2.5 million in individual contributions. Comparatively, Good raised $722,000, plus $550,000 in individual contributions, during that time, according to The Fauquier Times.
Taikein Cooper, chair of the Prince Edward Democratic Committee, said Webb is one of the rare candidates whose day job is an advantage to his campaign.
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“He did something that most consultants, most other candidates said that it couldn’t be done. They said, ‘Hey, you have to stop working and run for Congress.’ And he committed to work even before the pandemic, Cooper said. ‘Hey. This is where I’m needed the most.’”
Cooper continued: “Everybody doesn’t have the privilege of saying, ‘Hey, I don’t have to work if I don’t want to work because I want to run for Congress.’ And so I think that message of his willingness to serve has been critical, especially in this half. He has bridged that gap because he’s bringing in public health experts and he’s having these virtual town halls with them and giving updates on things that he has seen in the emergency room and on a COVID unit, as well as what people are seeing across the country. And he’s using that to inform others in our district, which I think has been incredible.”
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One could say Webb started campaigning for the seat several years in advance when he worked briefly in the Trump Administration back in 2017. Webb was completing the second half of his prestigious White House Fellowship that began under Barack Obama, in the fall of 2016. A University of Virginia-trained physician, Webb spent much of his time working on implementing the Affordable Care Act and Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative before Trump won the 2016 Election, shocking the nation—and Webb’s work environment.
He went from working with twenty-three federal offices and agencies and in the most diverse work environment in his life, to being an outsider in a very insular, white-male dominated one in which his expertise was not sought after—even ignored.
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“They didn’t want my help,” he said of the new Trump senior appointees. “They moved my desk out into the hallway and asked me to just kind of sit in the hallway outside the Office of Cabinet Affairs because they said they were working on sensitive matters. Every day I would ask how I could help and they would say they didn’t need my help. So that went on not for two days, not for two weeks, but for two months. I was at that desk in the hallway. I always tell people it’s really important that even in moments like that, I had to figure out how I am going to engage, how am I going to do my part with this moment.”
He didn’t allow the rebuffs to discourage him. Webb walked around and engaged people in the Executive Office building about policy issues. Sometimes, he would take Trump appointees out for coffee or lunch. Over time, Webb got to know people.
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His meetings didn’t usually result with a consensus on policy, but they still were able to build relationships. Most importantly for him was that he was able to get across that he really cared about the issues and the people who would be impacted by them.
“They knew that I was coming from a place of people’s best interest and data that I was using,” Webb said. “They were coming from a place sometimes where the data they were referring to they came to a different conclusion. We had those conversations. When I talk about being a consensus builder, I’m confident that’s something I can do in a legislative space because I’ve spent seven months in the Trump Administration with folks who viewed the world very differently from me.”
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During our phone interview, Webb never dropped his diplomatic demeanor. Though he has obvious policy disagreements with Trump, he never directly names him or speaks against him as bombastically as other House candidates in more liberal districts like Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush’s, both of whom are all but certain to win their races. But that is the thing about Webb: he doesn’t have to be outwardly anti-Trump to be competitive. He just has to be himself and the type of candidate who can win the trust of residents of his district.
And, for him, that comes with using his unintentional relationship with the Trump Administration to his advantage.
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“The second [Trump supporters] hear that I worked in his administration for seven months their ears start to open,” he said. “They’re just like, ‘Wait a minute, how did you do that?’ What’s funny is a lot of people say you should just become a Republican and you’ll definitely win this race. [But] I say I’m a proud Democrat and I think there’s opportunities for us to work together. The truth is people support President Trump for different reasons. For some of them, it was the economy. When we talk about where our economy is now, in the setting of this COVID pandemic, they’re open to doing something different that may support our economy.”
And, for Webb, his openness to engage these Trump supporters may get him elected to Congress—even if his broader political outlook may be the polar opposite of the man they elected to the White House in 2016.


theroot--2020-10-23--Trailer Roundup: Do You Plan to Follow Me Home or Are You Going to The Prom in a Pandemic?

Fresh off the presidential debate ( which , was tamer than that first disaster , yet I was still left wishing the mute button was utilized more ) , it ’ s time for some more escapism .
In case you missed it , we already wrote special pieces about the trailers for Ma Rainey ’ s Black Bottom starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman as well as Barry Jenkins ’ upcoming series The Underground Railroad .
Get into those and get ready for these ...
Follow Me Home ( ; Streaming Now for Free Through Nov. 4 ) First @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 years , this film is being made available to the public .
That ’ s right , this film is from the 90s .
Starring Alfre Woodard , the film follows three muralists—who are each Chicano , Black and Native American —on their journey to paint their images on the White House as a message .
“ The ancestors are talking , are we ready to listen ?
” the trailer asks .
Seeing what ’ s happening these days , I ’ m sitting here wondering if we ’ re even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Impressions : As we cringe at the Quibi fail news , you have to admit Black-owned kweliTV is doing its thing ( the platform recently announced Lil Rel Howery as its Head of Comedy ) .
This film “ follows Illinois native Doria Dee Johnson as she journeys to her ancestors ’ hometown in South Carolina to retrace the last days in the life of her great-great-grandfather Anthony Crawford , ” who owned a 427-acre cotton farm in Abbeville , South Carolina , a success which , of course , made hating-ass-hater white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demise ) .
Josephine Baker : The Story of an Awakening ( Cinémoi Network ; Release Date : Oct. 29 at 10 p.m .
ET ) Josephine Baker : The Story of An Awakening trailer / YouTube First Impressions : From the first time I became aware of Josephine Baker ’ s existence , I was captivated—and I ’ m sure many other Black boys and girls felt the same when they learned about her in school or otherwise .
Her likeness has lived on for years , most recently being portrayed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this documentary trailer notes , Baker , who became the first Black global star “ turned her fame into a weapon to fight for justice.
” A pioneer in that regard , Baker ’ s celebrity activism is still relevant today .
This Is Us ( NBC ; Season 5 Release Date : Oct. 27 at 9 p.m .
ET ) This Is Us S5 trailer / YouTube First Impressions : The cast and crew of This Is Us has been filming during the social distancing lockdown protocols of the global pandemic and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the show will be extra current—as we see Randall ( Sterling K. Brown ) donning a mask .
Speaking of Randall , I expect this pandemic will even further heighten his existing anxiety and it looks like he is delving deeper into his biological father William ’ s ( Ron Cephus Jones ) background .
And OMGOMGOMGOMG Randall and Kevin ( Justin Hartley ) are finally facing each other since that Season 4 finale argument .
Yikes .
First Impressions : The directorial debut of writer-director Howard J. Davis ( aka HAUI ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personal documentary-arthouse film ” which explores Haui ’ s own life navigating the world in his queer , mixed and “ different ” identity .
Haui ’ s mission with this film is to normalize “ the other.
” “ I AM BLACK .
I AM WHITE .
I AM QUEER .
I AM HERE , ” Haui said in a statement via press release .
Damn right .
The Family Chantel ( TLC ; Thursdays at 9 p.m .
ET ) First Impressions : I haven ’ t seen this show , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season trailer this is giving me the vibes of most dramatic reality shows on TLC , particularly 90 Day Fiancé , which takes up the Black Twitter timeline often .
This spinoff show follows fan-faves from the OG show , Pedro and Chantel ( who became popular when Chantel lied to her family about her engagement , telling them Pedro was just visiting the U.S. on a student visa ) .
In Season 2 , it looks like Chantel ’ s brother is dipping into the international love market , too .
My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( TLC ; Thursdays at 10:30 p.m .
ET ) My Feet Are Killing Me : First Steps trailer / YouTube First Impressions : Another TLC reality show !
This one follows podiatrists Dr. Brad and Dr. Ebonie , who assist “ three patients as they undergo virtual consultations to begin their journey towards surgeries that will leave their feet radically transformed and their lives changed forever.
” Plus , all of this happens during the global pandemic .
First Impressions : So , this looks to be pretty damn white ( ooh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keegan-Michael Key and Kerry Washington .
However , I have to bring your attention to this tweet , which read , “ The Prom trailer looked like Cats .
No , I will not elaborate.
” Accurate .
First Impressions : This one was on my Sundance 2020 hopeful list ( that I didn ’ t get to see while there ) and now we have a trailer !
Written and directed by Ekwa Masangi , Farewell Amor follows an Angolan immigrant who is reunited with his wife and teen daughter in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the press release describes , they are now “ absolute strangers sharing a one-bedroom Brooklyn apartment.
” I can not wait to dive into this one , which will surely be quite an emotional journey .
First Impressions : Hosted by NY Times best-selling author and 2019 The Root 100 honoree Jason Reynolds ( Stamped : Racism , Antiracism and You ) , BookTube explores racism , American history and Black joy .
The series will feature folks such as Bryan Stevenson and Michelle Obama .
And while you ’ re on this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into The Root ’ s very own It ’ s Lit podcast .
TNC ( Facebook Live , via ; Release Date : Oct. 25 at 9 p.m .
ET ) First Impressions : Written and directed by Bobby Huntley , TNC seems like a horror version of Groundhog Day from the looks of the trailer ( that also takes you on a deja vu journey , which is effective ) .
This looks trippy .
From Pain to Power : A Revolt Special ( Revolt TV ; Release Date : Oct. 26 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Impressions : From Pain to Power will be a relevant retroactive look at the social justice fight starting with the March on Washington and leading up to the protests on the streets in Kentucky , Atlanta and beyond .
The special will feature Tip “ T.I.
” Harris , Tamika Mallory , Mysonne , Ben Crump , Drumma Boy , Shabazz the OG , Dr. Frank Smith , Ms. Opal Lee , Linda Sarsour , Bridgett Floyd , Lonita Baker , Angela Williams , and Mothers of the Movement Kadiatou Diallo , Thelma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Maria Hamilton , Gwenn Carr , and Tamika Palmer .
That ’ s all for this week !
Enjoy your weekend ... safely , please .

Tonja Renée Stidhum on The Grapevine, shared by Tonja Renée Stidhum to The Root

Fresh off the presidential debate (which, was tamer than that first disaster, yet I was still left wishing the mute button was utilized more), it’s time for some more escapism. In case you missed it, we already wrote special pieces about the trailers for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman as well as Barry Jenkins’ upcoming series The Underground Railroad. Get into those and get ready for these...
Follow Me Home ( followmehomethemovie.com
Follow Me Home trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: For the first time in 25 years, this film is being made available to the public. That’s right, this film is from the 90s. Starring Alfre Woodard, the film follows three muralists—who are each Chicano, Black and Native American—on their journey to paint their images on the White House as a message. “The ancestors are talking, are we ready to listen?” the trailer asks. Seeing what’s happening these days, I’m sitting here wondering if we’re even ready to answer that question.
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Crawford: The Man The South Forgot (kweliTV; Release Date: Nov. 10 )
Crawford: The Man The South Forgot trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: As we cringe at the Quibi fail news, you have to admit Black-owned kweliTV is doing its thing (the platform recently announced Lil Rel Howery as its Head of Comedy). This film “follows Illinois native Doria Dee Johnson as she journeys to her ancestors’ hometown in South Carolina to retrace the last days in the life of her great-great-grandfather Anthony Crawford,” who owned a 427-acre cotton farm in Abbeville, South Carolina, a success which, of course, made hating-ass-hater white folks bristle (and led to his demise).
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Josephine Baker: The Story of an Awakening (Cinémoi Network; Release Date: Oct. 29 at 10 p.m. ET)
Josephine Baker: The Story of An Awakening trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: From the first time I became aware of Josephine Baker’s existence, I was captivated—and I’m sure many other Black boys and girls felt the same when they learned about her in school or otherwise. Her likeness has lived on for years, most recently being portrayed by Carra Patterson in Lovecraft Country. As this documentary trailer notes, Baker, who became the first Black global star “turned her fame into a weapon to fight for justice.” A pioneer in that regard, Baker’s celebrity activism is still relevant today.
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This Is Us (NBC; Season 5 Release Date: Oct. 27 at 9 p.m. ET)
This Is Us S5 trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: The cast and crew of This Is Us has been filming during the social distancing lockdown protocols of the global pandemic and from the trailer, it looks like the show will be extra current—as we see Randall (Sterling K. Brown) donning a mask. Speaking of Randall, I expect this pandemic will even further heighten his existing anxiety and it looks like he is delving deeper into his biological father William’s (Ron Cephus Jones) background. And OMGOMGOMGOMG Randall and Kevin (Justin Hartley) are finally facing each other since that Season 4 finale argument. Yikes.
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Mixed (OUTtv & OUTtvGO; Release Date: Nov. 11)
Mixed trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: The directorial debut of writer-director Howard J. Davis (aka HAUI), Mixed is described as a “personal documentary-arthouse film” which explores Haui’s own life navigating the world in his queer, mixed and “different” identity. Haui’s mission with this film is to normalize “the other.” “I AM BLACK. I AM WHITE. I AM QUEER. I AM HERE,” Haui said in a statement via press release. Damn right.
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The Family Chantel (TLC; Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET)
The Family Chantel trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: I haven’t seen this show, but from the looks of this second season trailer this is giving me the vibes of most dramatic reality shows on TLC, particularly 90 Day Fiancé, which takes up the Black Twitter timeline often. This spinoff show follows fan-faves from the OG show, Pedro and Chantel (who became popular when Chantel lied to her family about her engagement, telling them Pedro was just visiting the U.S. on a student visa). In Season 2, it looks like Chantel’s brother is dipping into the international love market, too.
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My Feet Are Killing Me: First Steps (TLC; Thursdays at 10:30 p.m. ET)
My Feet Are Killing Me: First Steps trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: Another TLC reality show! This one follows podiatrists Dr. Brad and Dr. Ebonie, who assist “three patients as they undergo virtual consultations to begin their journey towards surgeries that will leave their feet radically transformed and their lives changed forever.” Plus, all of this happens during the global pandemic.
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The Prom (Netflix; Release Date: Dec. 11)
The Prom trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: So, this looks to be pretty damn white (ooh, Meryl Streep!) save for Keegan-Michael Key and Kerry Washington. However, I have to bring your attention to this tweet, which read, “The Prom trailer looked like Cats. No, I will not elaborate.” Accurate.
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Farewell Amor (Theaters, Digital, OnDemand; Release Date: Dec. 11)
Farewell Amor trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: This one was on my Sundance 2020 hopeful list (that I didn’t get to see while there) and now we have a trailer! Written and directed by Ekwa Masangi, Farewell Amor follows an Angolan immigrant who is reunited with his wife and teen daughter in the U.S. after 17 years apart. As the press release describes, they are now “absolute strangers sharing a one-bedroom Brooklyn apartment.” I cannot wait to dive into this one, which will surely be quite an emotional journey.
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Booktube (YouTube Originals; Now Streaming)
BookTube trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: Hosted by NY Times best-selling author and 2019 The Root 100 honoree Jason Reynolds (Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You), BookTube explores racism, American history and Black joy. The series will feature folks such as Bryan Stevenson and Michelle Obama. And while you’re on this book journey, make sure you get into The Root’s very own It’s Lit podcast.
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TNC trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: Written and directed by Bobby Huntley, TNC seems like a horror version of Groundhog Day from the looks of the trailer (that also takes you on a deja vu journey, which is effective). This looks trippy.
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From Pain to Power: A Revolt Special (Revolt TV; Release Date: Oct. 26 at 10 p.m. ET)
From Pain to Power: A Revolt Special trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: From Pain to Power will be a relevant retroactive look at the social justice fight starting with the March on Washington and leading up to the protests on the streets in Kentucky, Atlanta and beyond. The special will feature Tip “T.I.” Harris, Tamika Mallory, Mysonne, Ben Crump, Drumma Boy, Shabazz the OG, Dr. Frank Smith, Ms. Opal Lee, Linda Sarsour, Bridgett Floyd, Lonita Baker, Angela Williams, and Mothers of the Movement Kadiatou Diallo, Thelma Pannell-Dantzler, Sybrina Fulton, Wanda Johnson, Maria Hamilton, Gwenn Carr, and Tamika Palmer.
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That’s all for this week! Enjoy your weekend...safely, please.
Update: 11/2/2020, 1:05 p.m. ET: We have been informed by kweliTV that the premiere date for Crawford: The Man The South Forgot has be moved from Nov. 3 to Nov 10. We have updated the above with the new date.


theroot--2020-10-23--The 10 Best Deals of October 23, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of October 23, 2020

It ’ s October 23 , and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals of the day .
Cure that backache from sitting in your old desk chair with Naipo Shiatsu Massage .
Feel your inner child with a virtual trip to the Funko Loungefly Pixar Collection sale .
Maybe even buy yourself a snazzy new Apple Watch Series 6 .
If you ’ re still looking to snag some deals , take a look at Friday ’ s best deals overall .
Air Fryers are such a wild trend and just when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deal like this pops up and everyone goes crazy .
In all seriousness , my pals who have one love it .
If you ’ re in the hunt this Bella Pro Series model is $ 50 less today only at Best Buy .
This 8-quart touchscreen air fryer is powerful and efficient to turn all your goods crispy and evenly cooked .
The heat tech also makes sure you aren ’ t wasting energy as it preheats much fast than other fryers and convection ovens on the market .
Although it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven pounds of food at a time , so if you ’ re thinking of making a large friend chicken the Bella Pro can take it .
There ’ s auto-shutoff after an hour so no fear about accidentally leaving it on .
This fryer is easy to clean because the pan and tray can go in the dishwasher .
It ’ s simple to program for frying , broiling , roasting , reheating , and even dehydrating with very little oil .
Literally savings all around .
Plenty of new things to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kitchen .
This item will ship for free .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
These Funko/Loungefly collabs are some of the best and if you ’ re familiar with the companies you know these pieces are often limited edition and very expensive .
For the rest of the day take 30 % off this Pixar mini backpack and wallet set ( $ 81 ) .
As someone who has many items from Loungefly , I can tell you they are worth every penny .
The quality is impeccable , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are unique .
This set is exclusive to Amazon as well so the fact that it ’ s on sale for $ 35 less is pretty awesome .
This is the perfect addition to a bag collection if you are any Disney fan .
You don ’ t have to purchase them together but it ’ s such a great deal .
And it always looks sharp to have a matching bag and wallet you really should .
Free one-day shipping on these for Prime members .
This deal was originally published by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much to be stressed out about nowadays , so why not decompress with a Naipo body massager ?
Only $ 30 ( down from $ 50 ! )
, you can take advantage of some heated , deep kneaded massaging for your neck , back , shoulders , feet , and legs .
The heat relaxes your muscles while the actual massage nodes get all the knots out of your body so you can feel somewhat at ease again .
There ’ s only one day to jump on it as part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so I would hop on this deal before it ’ s gone !
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
You can get the newest iPad Air ( 4th Generation ) at Amazon right now and get $ 40 in savings , bringing your total down to $ 560 for the base 64GB model in silver .
Early reviews are in , and all indications are that this is the best value among all of Apple ’ s big slates .
It shares a lot in common with the bigger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ iPad Pro .
It ’ s only missing extra cameras and Face ID ( but the fingerprint reader is back to help ) , plus the display isn ’ t as bright ( 600 nits vs 500 ) , big ( 12.9 inches vs 10.9 inches ) , or fast ( 120hz vs 60hz ) .
But it has the powerful Apple A14 Bionic chipset and picks up Apple Pencil support , making this a much sweeter option for casual artists and multimedia buffs .
It also comes in five fun colors : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Sky Blue .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
I just bought Minecraft for my five-year-old nephew .
Seeing his elated reaction from completing a simple dirt house is rekindling the fire in me that wants to frack the hell out of all the blocky 8-bit biomes I can find .
Just keep those damned Endermen away from me !
It ’ s one of the best games to pick up and get shit done in between your boring real life tasks , and with a Nintendo Switch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can happen anytime , anyplace .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
These Ghost Paper ( not to be confused with ghost pepper ) notebooks are really cool .
They ’ re just like regular notebooks , but the paper features embossed lines and markings to help you stay within the lines and retain a clean look .
The lines are almost invisible depending on the angle and lighting , so your words will look nice , neat , and straight .
Today , you can save 20 % on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ code KINJA20NOW .
That brings this 200-pager with a plastic spiral binder down to $ 13 .
If you want something a little more premium , this one has a faux level cover and binding with 96 pages , down to $ 20 .
New to the lineup is this dot-embossed spiral notebook—perfect for graphing and drawing , and also down to $ 13 .
The line and dot engravings are so subtle that you won ’ t feel any weird pen and pencil jerkiness when writing over them .
If you haven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ writing by hand , pick one of these up and see if it can ’ t make you fall in love even more .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
If you ’ re in need of a place to dry your pots , pans , and the rest of your dishes , you should check out this KitchenAid dish rack .
It ’ s only $ 36 , which is 43 % off its original list price .
What are you waiting for ?
This deal was originally published @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JBL True Wireless Headphones are $ 70 , which is 30 % off the list price .
You ’ ll get bumping bass and four hours of audio playback , increasing to 12 once you charge the case they live in .
What else is there to say ?
Hop on it before it ’ s gone .
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
This wireless Logitech headset is nearly down to its lowest price ever .
Amazon has it for just $ 1 more than the previous best at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a $ 150 MSRP ( 56 % off ) , the Logitech G533 features 7.1 surround sound with DTS Headphone : X , they work up to 15 meters from the base , and they ’ ll last up to 15 hours on a single charge .
There ’ s a ton of padding for comfort in this sleek minimalist design , and with on-ear volume controls and flip-to-mute , there ’ s not a whole lot getting in your way during intense gaming sessions .
WIth the Logitech app , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels and per-channel volume , perfect for amplifying the sounds of those Call of Duty foot soldiers running up behind you .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
It ’ s only been out a week since launch and we ’ re already seeing discounts on the Apple Watch Series 6 .
Amazon has some 40mm models down to $ 375 , while the 44mm falls to $ 415 , both about $ 20 off and shipping anywhere between 1-4 weeks out .
The Apple Watch Series 6 runs laps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is confirmed .
It features everything you love about the Series 5 watch like an ECG heart rate sensor , and also adds new tricks like a blood oxygen sensor and an always-on altimeter , making it more ideal than ever for fitness buffs .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .

Juliana Clark on Kinja Deals, shared by Ignacia to The Root

Friday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
It’s October 23, and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals of the day. Cure that backache from sitting in your old desk chair with Naipo Shiatsu Massage. Feel your inner child with a virtual trip to the Funko Loungefly Pixar Collection sale. Maybe even buy yourself a snazzy new Apple Watch Series 6.
If you’re still looking to snag some deals, take a look at Friday’s best deals overall.
#1: 8-qt air fryer
Air Fryers are such a wild trend and just when I think it’s time has passed a deal like this pops up and everyone goes crazy. In all seriousness, my pals who have one love it. If you’re in the hunt this Bella Pro Series model is $50 less today only at Best Buy.
This 8-quart touchscreen air fryer is powerful and efficient to turn all your goods crispy and evenly cooked. The heat tech also makes sure you aren’t wasting energy as it preheats much fast than other fryers and convection ovens on the market. Although it might seem small it can handle almost seven pounds of food at a time, so if you’re thinking of making a large friend chicken the Bella Pro can take it. There’s auto-shutoff after an hour so no fear about accidentally leaving it on. This fryer is easy to clean because the pan and tray can go in the dishwasher. It’s simple to program for frying, broiling, roasting, reheating, and even dehydrating with very little oil. Literally savings all around. Plenty of new things to try once get this appliance in your kitchen.
This item will ship for free.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#2: funko loungefly pixar Collection
These Funko/Loungefly collabs are some of the best and if you’re familiar with the companies you know these pieces are often limited edition and very expensive. For the rest of the day take 30% off this Pixar mini backpack and wallet set ($81).
As someone who has many items from Loungefly, I can tell you they are worth every penny. The quality is impeccable, the material is durable, and they are unique. This set is exclusive to Amazon as well so the fact that it’s on sale for $35 less is pretty awesome. This is the perfect addition to a bag collection if you are any Disney fan. You don’t have to purchase them together but it’s such a great deal. And it always looks sharp to have a matching bag and wallet you really should.
Free one-day shipping on these for Prime members.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#3: Naipo massager gold box
There’s so much to be stressed out about nowadays, so why not decompress with a Naipo body massager? Only $30 (down from $50!), you can take advantage of some heated, deep kneaded massaging for your neck, back, shoulders, feet, and legs. The heat relaxes your muscles while the actual massage nodes get all the knots out of your body so you can feel somewhat at ease again. There’s only one day to jump on it as part of a bigger Gold Box sale at Amazon, so I would hop on this deal before it’s gone!
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#4: ipad air 4th gen Silver
You can get the newest iPad Air (4th Generation) at Amazon right now and get $40 in savings, bringing your total down to $560 for the base 64GB model in silver. Early reviews are in, and all indications are that this is the best value among all of Apple’s big slates.
It shares a lot in common with the bigger, more powerful, much more expensive iPad Pro. It’s only missing extra cameras and Face ID (but the fingerprint reader is back to help), plus the display isn’t as bright (600 nits vs 500), big (12.9 inches vs 10.9 inches), or fast (120hz vs 60hz). But it has the powerful Apple A14 Bionic chipset and picks up Apple Pencil support, making this a much sweeter option for casual artists and multimedia buffs. It also comes in five fun colors: Green, Silver Gold, Space Grey, and Sky Blue.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#5: minecraft Nintendo switch
I just bought Minecraft for my five-year-old nephew. Seeing his elated reaction from completing a simple dirt house is rekindling the fire in me that wants to frack the hell out of all the blocky 8-bit biomes I can find. Just keep those damned Endermen away from me! It’s one of the best games to pick up and get shit done in between your boring real life tasks, and with a Nintendo Switch copy down to $24, that can happen anytime, anyplace.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#6: Ghost paper notebooks
These Ghost Paper (not to be confused with ghost pepper) notebooks are really cool. They’re just like regular notebooks, but the paper features embossed lines and markings to help you stay within the lines and retain a clean look. The lines are almost invisible depending on the angle and lighting, so your words will look nice, neat, and straight. Today, you can save 20% on any of these notebooks with exclusive promo code KINJA20NOW.
That brings this 200-pager with a plastic spiral binder down to $13. If you want something a little more premium, this one has a faux level cover and binding with 96 pages, down to $20. New to the lineup is this dot-embossed spiral notebook—perfect for graphing and drawing, and also down to $13.
The line and dot engravings are so subtle that you won’t feel any weird pen and pencil jerkiness when writing over them. If you haven’t yet forsakened the art of writing by hand, pick one of these up and see if it can’t make you fall in love even more.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#7: 40% off kitchen aid dish rack
If you’re in need of a place to dry your pots, pans, and the rest of your dishes, you should check out this KitchenAid dish rack. It’s only $36, which is 43% off its original list price. What are you waiting for?
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#8: JBL True wireless headphones
Audiophiles rejoice, JBL True Wireless Headphones are $70, which is 30% off the list price. You’ll get bumping bass and four hours of audio playback, increasing to 12 once you charge the case they live in. What else is there to say? Hop on it before it’s gone.
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#9: Logitech g533 wireless headset
This wireless Logitech headset is nearly down to its lowest price ever. Amazon has it for just $1 more than the previous best at $66. Crashing all the way from a $150 MSRP (56% off), the Logitech G533 features 7.1 surround sound with DTS Headphone:X, they work up to 15 meters from the base, and they’ll last up to 15 hours on a single charge.
There’s a ton of padding for comfort in this sleek minimalist design, and with on-ear volume controls and flip-to-mute, there’s not a whole lot getting in your way during intense gaming sessions. WIth the Logitech app, you’ll be able to customize EQ levels and per-channel volume, perfect for amplifying the sounds of those Call of Duty foot soldiers running up behind you.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#10: APple watch series 6
It’s only been out a week since launch and we’re already seeing discounts on the Apple Watch Series 6. Amazon has some 40mm models down to $375, while the 44mm falls to $415, both about $20 off and shipping anywhere between 1-4 weeks out.
The Apple Watch Series 6 runs laps around the competition as far as technology is confirmed. It features everything you love about the Series 5 watch like an ECG heart rate sensor, and also adds new tricks like a blood oxygen sensor and an always-on altimeter, making it more ideal than ever for fitness buffs.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.


theroot--2020-10-23--Black, Loud and Proud: Chris Paul Joins Forces With Mov App to Announce 'HBCU Sneaker Tour'

While inside the NBA bubble , Chris Paul made it a point to express his admiration and respect for HBCUs .
Whether it was a Howard bomber jacket , Florida A & M t-shirts or shouting out Langston University or Savannah State on his sneakers , the 10-time NBA All-Star was Black , loud and proud at all times .
“ [ I ’ m ] just trying to bring awareness to [ … ] these Historically Black Colleges and Universities that I think a lot of times get overlooked , ” he explained at the time .
“ Because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t get the proper funding that a lot of these other schools get.
” In his efforts to further that mission , the 35-year-old has joined forces with social commerce marketplace app Mov ( pronounced “ move ” ) to unveil “ The HBCU Sneaker Tour.
” As part of this campaign , Paul ’ s custom HBCU sneakers will be available to win on the app , with all proceeds being donated to each school ’ s men ’ s and women ’ s basketball programs .
And for those wondering , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alabama A & M University , Albany State University , Langston University , Hampton University , Alabama State University , Lincoln University , Shaw University , Southern University , Savannah-State University , Clark Atlanta University and Livingstone College .
“ We ’ re excited to launch with CP !
This is what Mov is all about , ” Chris Alston , CEO of Mov , said in a statement provided to The Root .
“ Helping athletes extend their narratives from the court or field to the foundations they care about.
” Mov @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and co-Founder , Brandon Alston , was developed as a platform to allow athletes to give back to their fans and communities in order to use sports as a catalyst for societal change .
Other athletes that have partnered with Mov include Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J .
McCollum and All-WNBA first-teamer Arike Ogunbowale .
So if you ’ re trying to get in on CP3 's custom kicks , download the app here or visit their website to learn how you can assist the cause .

While inside the NBA bubble, Chris Paul made it a point to express his admiration and respect for HBCUs.
Whether it was a Howard bomber jacket, Florida A&M t-shirts or shouting out Langston University or Savannah State on his sneakers, the 10-time NBA All-Star was Black, loud and proud at all times.
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“[I’m] just trying to bring awareness to […] these Historically Black Colleges and Universities that I think a lot of times get overlooked,” he explained at the time. “Because a lot of times they don’t get the proper funding that a lot of these other schools get.”
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In his efforts to further that mission, the 35-year-old has joined forces with social commerce marketplace app Mov (pronounced “move”) to unveil “The HBCU Sneaker Tour.” As part of this campaign, Paul’s custom HBCU sneakers will be available to win on the app, with all proceeds being donated to each school’s men’s and women’s basketball programs.
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And for those wondering, the schools featured are Howard University, Alabama A&M University, Albany State University, Langston University, Hampton University, Alabama State University, Lincoln University, Shaw University, Southern University, Savannah-State University, Clark Atlanta University and Livingstone College.
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“We’re excited to launch with CP! This is what Mov is all about,” Chris Alston, CEO of Mov, said in a statement provided to The Root. “Helping athletes extend their narratives from the court or field to the foundations they care about.”
Mov, created by Alston and his brother and co-Founder, Brandon Alston, was developed as a platform to allow athletes to give back to their fans and communities in order to use sports as a catalyst for societal change. Other athletes that have partnered with Mov include Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum and All-WNBA first-teamer Arike Ogunbowale.
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So if you’re trying to get in on CP3's custom kicks, download the app here or visit their website to learn how you can assist the cause.


theroot--2020-10-23--The NFL's Black Lives Matter Push Was BS. Majority of NFL PAC Donations Went to Republicans

We should ’ ve known that once the NFL started loving the movement without the people who helped push the narrative that Black lives matter ( yep , Eric Reid and Colin Kaepernick are still without NFL homes ) that anything after that was bullshit .
Beyoncé ’ s husband being hired by the NFL was bullshit .
The playing of the Black national anthem was bullshit .
The commercials have really been bullshit .
Well to add to that bullshit is this bullshit : the league ’ s political action committee has donated the majority of funds to…..wait for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guessed it , it ’ s all been bullshit .
The NFL has its own PAC , Gridiron , that is overseen by the league ’ s D.C. office .
Owners also make political contributions separate from the PAC .
The Athletic found that this year , Gridiron has made 63 donations to 52 congresspeople , senators and political organizations .
Of those contributions , 52 went to Republicans or Republican organizations .
Of 18 donations made since August , Gridiron has just one Democratic contribution , which was $ 1,000 to Rep. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Federal Election Commission filings , since January , Gridiron ’ s contributions to the GOP total $ 128,500 and contributions to Democrats total $ 58,000 .
The league PAC , created in 2008 , has raised over $ 855,777.35 through donations from 228 contributors since Jan. 1 , 2019 .
You know who is one of the most ardent supporters against the Movement for Black Lives ?
Guess .
The game doesn ’ t work if you don ’ t guess .
OK , fine .
It ’ s the Republicans .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And that ’ s not all ; while NFL owners act like players kneeling during the anthem isn ’ t burning their mayonnaise-infused race-based biscuits , owners and their wives have reportedly continued donating large sums of money this election cycle to Republicans who aren ’ t fond of niggras kneeling during their beloved anthem .
According to OpenSecrets.org , “ NFL team owners and their spouses have donated $ 4.2 million to politicians and PACs so far this election cycle , with 85 percent ( $ 3.6 million ) going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats… ” Somehow all of this is Jay-Z ’ s fault .
All of it .

We should’ve known that once the NFL started loving the movement without the people who helped push the narrative that Black lives matter (yep, Eric Reid and Colin Kaepernick are still without NFL homes) that anything after that was bullshit.
Beyoncé’s husband being hired by the NFL was bullshit. The playing of the Black national anthem was bullshit. The commercials have really been bullshit.
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Well to add to that bullshit is this bullshit: the league’s political action committee has donated the majority of funds to…..wait for it...Republicans. Yep, you guessed it, it’s all been bullshit.
From Front Office Sports:
The NFL has its own PAC, Gridiron, that is overseen by the league’s D.C. office. Owners also make political contributions separate from the PAC. The Athletic found that this year, Gridiron has made 63 donations to 52 congresspeople, senators and political organizations. Of those contributions, 52 went to Republicans or Republican organizations. Of 18 donations made since August, Gridiron has just one Democratic contribution, which was $1,000 to Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.). According to Federal Election Commission filings, since January, Gridiron’s contributions to the GOP total $128,500 and contributions to Democrats total $58,000. The league PAC, created in 2008, has raised over $855,777.35 through donations from 228 contributors since Jan. 1, 2019.
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You know who is one of the most ardent supporters against the Movement for Black Lives? Guess. The game doesn’t work if you don’t guess. OK, fine. It’s the Republicans. Also, it’s all bullshit.
And that’s not all; while NFL owners act like players kneeling during the anthem isn’t burning their mayonnaise-infused race-based biscuits, owners and their wives have reportedly continued donating large sums of money this election cycle to Republicans who aren’t fond of niggras kneeling during their beloved anthem.
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According to OpenSecrets.org, “NFL team owners and their spouses have donated $4.2 million to politicians and PACs so far this election cycle, with 85 percent ($3.6 million) going to Republicans. Only $377,000 went to Democrats…”
Somehow all of this is Jay-Z’s fault. All of it.