theroot--2020-04-17--Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Are Both Full of Shit

For some reason—maybe it ’ s proximity to the president , maybe it ’ s because Trump ’ s sons have been such a disappointment , maybe it ’ s because Trump just wants to see them win—both Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have been forced down America ’ s throats .
Think of them as America ’ s own bizarro version of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle if Prince Harry were a failed cruisewear designer and Meghan was a slumlord millionaire .
Nevertheless they have risen to power by being the president ’ s child and her plus one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are forced to deal with them .
It ’ s annoying that no one in America voted them into office and yet , here they are , like a perpetual “ bring your children to work ” day .
So while Jared was busy being on all these coronavirus task forces and Ivanka was busy making coronavirus ASMR porn—no , seriously , listen to her talk about social distancing in the worst phone porn voice ever—it turns out that both of them were fucking ignoring shelter-in-place rules and spent the Passover holiday at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jersey horse country .
And this was during the time that Ivanka was busy telling the country that wearing masks was a good start but that there was , “ There ’ s no substitute for social distancing !
” Ivanka wrote on Twitter the official record of the Trump administration , the New York Daily News reports .
The couple didn ’ t just ignore her dad ; they ignored federal restrictions that prevent travel unless it ’ s essential , and Washington , D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser ’ s “ stay-at-home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ordered residents of D.C. , which include the couple , to stay at home unless they are performing ‘ essential activities ’ such as ‘ obtaining medical care ’ or are performing ‘ essential governmental functions ’ or ‘ allowable recreational activities ’ such as “ walking , hiking , running , dog-walking ... ” To be fair , Muriel Bowser is a black woman and the Trump family has a history of ignoring or disrespecting black women .
The Daily News notes that these idiots took a trip even as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside .
Ivanka , also known around the White House as the angel on Trump ’ s fat shoulder , failed to mention that she and her family had no intention of following any of that shit because they aren ’ t the peasants that they preach to .
Ivanka and the couple ’ s children remain at the golf club , which is closed to the public , through the end of the holiday Thursday night .
Kushner , a top Trump adviser , returned to the White House earlier .
Jews @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year to limit family gatherings and seders over Passover , which celebrates Jews ’ escape from slavery in Egypt .
Many held so-called ‘ Zoom seders ’ to avoid in-person gatherings with vulnerable relatives who could spread the virus .
The White House insisted that the jaunt was 100 % kosher .
It called the Trump golf club the equivalent of a private home for Ivanka and therefore going there did not violate the rules .
Jared Kushner is a practicing Orthodox Jew and Ivanka Trump converted to the faith when they got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything about Ivanka ’ s conversion , so I can ’ t speak to whether it was fake or not , but I know that both she and her husband are continuously full of shit .
I , much like the rest of America , are so over them .
I would be perfectly fine with quarantining them for the rest of the president ’ s short time in office .

For some reason—maybe it’s proximity to the president, maybe it’s because Trump’s sons have been such a disappointment, maybe it’s because Trump just wants to see them win—both Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have been forced down America’s throats. Think of them as America’s own bizarro version of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle if Prince Harry were a failed cruisewear designer and Meghan was a slumlord millionaire.
Nevertheless they have risen to power by being the president’s child and her plus one, and we, in turn, are forced to deal with them. It’s annoying that no one in America voted them into office and yet, here they are, like a perpetual “bring your children to work” day.
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So while Jared was busy being on all these coronavirus task forces and Ivanka was busy making coronavirus ASMR porn—no, seriously, listen to her talk about social distancing in the worst phone porn voice ever—it turns out that both of them were fucking ignoring shelter-in-place rules and spent the Passover holiday at Trump’s golf resort in New Jersey horse country.
And this was during the time that Ivanka was busy telling the country that wearing masks was a good start but that there was, “There’s no substitute for social distancing!” Ivanka wrote on Twitter the official record of the Trump administration, the New York Daily News reports.
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The couple didn’t just ignore her dad; they ignored federal restrictions that prevent travel unless it’s essential, and Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s “stay-at-home order, which was issued March 30 and ordered residents of D.C., which include the couple, to stay at home unless they are performing ‘essential activities’ such as ‘obtaining medical care’ or are performing ‘essential governmental functions’ or ‘allowable recreational activities’ such as “walking, hiking, running, dog-walking...”
To be fair, Muriel Bowser is a black woman and the Trump family has a history of ignoring or disrespecting black women. The Daily News notes that these idiots took a trip even as the first daughter was telling everyone to stay inside.
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Ivanka, also known around the White House as the angel on Trump’s fat shoulder, failed to mention that she and her family had no intention of following any of that shit because they aren’t the peasants that they preach to.
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From the Daily News:
Ivanka and the couple’s children remain at the golf club, which is closed to the public, through the end of the holiday Thursday night. Kushner, a top Trump adviser, returned to the White House earlier. Jews around the world made major sacrifices this year to limit family gatherings and seders over Passover, which celebrates Jews’ escape from slavery in Egypt. Many held so-called ‘Zoom seders’ to avoid in-person gatherings with vulnerable relatives who could spread the virus. The White House insisted that the jaunt was 100% kosher. It called the Trump golf club the equivalent of a private home for Ivanka and therefore going there did not violate the rules. Jared Kushner is a practicing Orthodox Jew and Ivanka Trump converted to the faith when they got married.
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I don’t know anything about Ivanka’s conversion, so I can’t speak to whether it was fake or not, but I know that both she and her husband are continuously full of shit. I, much like the rest of America, are so over them. I would be perfectly fine with quarantining them for the rest of the president’s short time in office.


theroot--2020-04-17--The Blacker the Sugaberry: Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph's New Platform Savors the Sweetness of Bla

The Blacker the Sugaberry: Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph's New Platform Savors the Sweetness of Black Motherhood

In a single season of playing altruistic attorney Alicia Johnson on ABC ’ s Mixed-ish , Tika Sumpter has quickly joined the ranks of television ’ s black moms—a role that followed star turns in The Haves and Have Nots , opposite Tiffany Haddish in Nobody ’ s Fool , and her endearing portrayal of a pre-White House ( and pre-marriage , Malia , and Sasha ) iteration of forever first lady and “ Mom in Chief ” Michelle Obama ( née Robinson ) in 2016 's Southside With You .
But when Sumpter made the real-world decision to pursue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her still-rising , high-profile career—she found a lack of broadband support and celebration of black mothers online .
“ Three years ago , when I was pregnant with my daughter Ella , I just felt like there was a hole—there wasn ’ t a go-to spot for black women to commune with pregnancy when I felt like there were a million parenting magazines or major sites for non-women of color to have everything answered for them , ” Sumpter told The Glow Up .
The frustration of having to “ piecemeal together ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing the work of inclusion inspired the actress-producer to create a more cohesive solution .
“ I just felt like I wanted to figure out a way to connect commerce , content , and community , all together—and how to be a hub for that , ” she says .
On March 23 , while much of America was beginning to shelter-in-place , Sumpter and business partner , friend and fellow mom Thai Randolph introduced another new life to the world : Sugaberry , a lifestyle brand and digital platform devoted to helping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sweet life.
” “ I just felt like there wasn ’ t a space of indulgence , ” Sumpter explains when we connect by phone at the start of Black Maternal Health Week 2020 , when we are rightly reminded of the tremendous dangers black women face just to become mothers .
It ’ s a necessary warning , but also one that threatens to shroud the prospect of black motherhood in “ death , doom and destruction ” says Sumpter , especially for women navigating the information online .
“ It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motherhood , and even if you were undecided [ about parenting ] , there wasn ’ t anywhere to really go ... because I was looking for it .
I was looking for a place to go , and I just didn ’ t see myself .
And that ’ s why we decided to create Sugaberry.
” As one of those aforementioned “ undecided ” —albeit late in her reproductive years—I was both professionally and personally compelled to see what Sugaberry has to offer .
( “ It never hurts to explore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I disclose this . )
Refreshingly , while the platform ’ s focus may be maternal , the content is equally welcoming to us non-moms and avowed aunties , too .
After all , in these self-quarantined times , who can ’ t benefit from learning to turn a neglected corner a stylish office nook—or better yet , the best sex toys to have discreetly delivered to your door ?
On Sugaberry , this vital content peacefully coexists alongside articles on babymoons , drugstore fertility finds and parenting hacks—all packaged and delivered with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vision was to create a space that reflected not only the responsibilities of motherhood but its endless possibilities—because , spoiler alert : womanhood doesn ’ t stop when motherhood begins ; neither does professional ambition , personal vanity or sex .
But for black women , the inequities we face in becoming secure enough to start a family often set our biological clocks back further than we ’ d expected .
“ I feel like black women , the way we move forward—the disparity in pay , the disparity in how long it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ ... our paths are not aligned with the world for various reasons , ” says Sumpter , adding , “ that doesn ’ t mean that we don ’ t want the same things.
” Sugaberry co-founder Thai Randolph , also Executive Vice President and General Manager of Kevin Hart ’ s Laugh Out Loud Network , agrees .
By all appearances , the marketing maven did everything “ right ” to build a life that would sustain a family—but family planning didn ’ t go according to plan .
Diagnosed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to low ovarian reserve , Randolph found herself frequenting fertility clinics at an age many of her contemporaries had already started families .
“ It was a very lonely place , ” she recalls .
“ It was very crushing for me because I prided myself on checking boxes—you go to college , get a good job , find a good man , move to a big city , all those things , ” she continues .
“ To get to the point where it ’ s like , ‘ OK , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phase , and I feel like I ’ ve been doing things in order ’ —and then completely outside of your control , this thing happens.
” After unsuccessfully attempting IVF and effectively “ throwing up [ her ] hands ” in defeat , Randolph was exploring alternative , non-medical , non-biological routes to parenthood when she “ miraculously ” conceived her now 2-year-old son .
While her fertility struggle—and the stigma often attached to it—compelled her to speak about it openly “ so it doesn ’ t seem like some big intimidating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Randolph equally acknowledges her eventual privilege , however hard-fought .
“ I understand that I ’ m a lot freer talking about it because I ended up with a baby.
” Still , she maintains , “ what I never wanted to do , knowing how I felt at that time , was to develop what felt like an exclusive club that you needed a baby to get into .
[ Sugaberry ] is as much for women who are at that decision point that I was as it is for women who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a toddler who ’ s losing his mind downstairs , ” she chuckles .
Relatable moments like this are ones Randolph hopes to capitalize on with Sugaberry .
“ We started to think about ‘ Where are moms like us ?
Where are these women who are contemplating motherhood , undecided , or maybe decided this is not for them—but at this intersection of personal and family and professional development ?
Where are they , what are they doing , and how do we speak to them in a way that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for lack of a better term , I suggest the two women are creating an “ empathy hub , ” Randolph enthusiastically agrees .
In fact , it was empathy that led her to partner with Sumpter when “ at first , I was prepared to say ‘ don ’ t do it , ’ ” she admits , citing the myriad obstacles in launching a digital publishing platform and filling a need that can be monetized .
( As a former member of Facebook ’ s Marketing Solutions team , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talked to her , though , I think before even connecting at the business level , the concept really resonated with me deeply on a personal level , ” says Randolph .
“ [ Tika ] was talking about this space for and by and about black mothers and celebrating black motherhood with all these nuances and this concept of motherhood being something that we too should enjoy , and not just endure…I could see myself in the idea that she was building—I could see myself reflected in her as a businesswoman , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like , ‘ Yes.
’ ” “ So the concept of being an empathy hub , where it ’ s like , ‘ I see you , and not only do I see you , but I ’ m like you ’ …those are things that I think just make a difference , ” she continues .
“ I think the delivery and the messenger—when someone looks like you and can identify with your experience is very important for us.
” To that end , Sugaberry intends to both cultivate community and cull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the needs of its growing audience .
In addition to lifestyle content and product placements specifically catering to black mothers and families , the platform will also explore issues often not discussed openly in our communities—issues like fertility , freezing eggs and embryos , surrogacy , miscarriages , breastfeeding , fibroids , and preeclampsia ( also known as toxemia ) .
The last of these is yet another condition that disproportionately affects and endangers black mothers ( including Beyoncé ) —and made Sumpter ’ s own birthing experience particularly difficult .
All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to explore each with a deliberately casual yet deeply compassionate approach .
“ The narrative is always going to be about [ black women ] ; it ’ s always from our perspective , ” says Sumpter .
“ You have black women at the forefront of a company who actually deal with this stuff , and so , I want to be a go-to for that.
” ” We want to make sure that we ’ re having those conversations that are making your day sweeter , that are keeping you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conversations began in earnest with the March launch of Sugaberry ’ s podcast , “ The Suga , ” co-hosted by its founders .
Conceived to provide ideal on-the-go content for “ Sugamamas ” and “ Undecideds ” alike , the format has ironically found eager ears during a phase that gives new meaning to the phrase “ stay-at-home mom.
” “ Even stay-at-home moms don ’ t stay home the whole day !
” Sumpter jokes in protest before sharing that she ’ s getting to know 3-year-old Ella “ better than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says it ’ s equally an homage to her Southern great-grandmother ’ s well-known refrain to “ give me some suga , ” and Tupac ’ s “ Keep Ya Head Up , ” in which he rhymes the old adage “ the blacker the berry , the sweeter the juice.
” Sumpter recites the lyric before sharing her hope that Sugaberry will be “ something you want to come back to again and again.
” Randolph echoes the invitation : “ It ’ s a call to action to live a sweeter @ @ @

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

In a single season of playing altruistic attorney Alicia Johnson on ABC’s Mixed-ish, Tika Sumpter has quickly joined the ranks of television’s black moms—a role that followed star turns in The Haves and Have Nots, opposite Tiffany Haddish in Nobody’s Fool, and her endearing portrayal of a pre-White House (and pre-marriage, Malia, and Sasha) iteration of forever first lady and “Mom in Chief” Michelle Obama (née Robinson) in 2016's Southside With You.
But when Sumpter made the real-world decision to pursue motherhood in her mid-30s—in the midst of her still-rising, high-profile career—she found a lack of broadband support and celebration of black mothers online.
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“Three years ago, when I was pregnant with my daughter Ella, I just felt like there was a hole—there wasn’t a go-to spot for black women to commune with pregnancy when I felt like there were a million parenting magazines or major sites for non-women of color to have everything answered for them,” Sumpter told The Glow Up.
The frustration of having to “piecemeal together” the content of the few who were doing the work of inclusion inspired the actress-producer to create a more cohesive solution. “I just felt like I wanted to figure out a way to connect commerce, content, and community, all together—and how to be a hub for that,” she says. On March 23, while much of America was beginning to shelter-in-place, Sumpter and business partner, friend and fellow mom Thai Randolph introduced another new life to the world: Sugaberry, a lifestyle brand and digital platform devoted to helping black and brown mothers live “the sweet life.”
Sugaberry (YouTube)
“I just felt like there wasn’t a space of indulgence,” Sumpter explains as we connect by phone at the start of Black Maternal Health Week 2020, a time when we are rightly reminded of the tremendous dangers black women face just to become mothers. It’s a necessary warning, but also one that threatens to shroud the prospect of black motherhood in “death, doom and destruction” says Sumpter, especially for women navigating the information online.
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“It was more of a space of just surviving motherhood, and even if you were undecided [about parenting], there wasn’t anywhere to really go...because I was looking for it. I was looking for a place to go, and I just didn’t see myself. And that’s why we decided to create Sugaberry.”
As one of those aforementioned “undecided”—albeit late in her reproductive years—I was both professionally and personally compelled to see what Sugaberry has to offer. (“It never hurts to explore your options!” urges Sumpter when I disclose this.) Refreshingly, while the platform’s focus may be maternal, the content is equally welcoming to us non-moms and avowed aunties, too. After all, in these self-quarantined times, who can’t benefit from learning to turn a neglected corner into a stylish office nook—or better yet, the best sex toys to have discreetly delivered to your door? On Sugaberry, this vital content peacefully coexists alongside articles on babymoons, drugstore fertility finds and parenting hacks—all packaged and delivered with us in mind.
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Sumpter’s vision was to create a space that reflected not only the responsibilities of motherhood but its endless possibilities—because, spoiler alert: womanhood doesn’t stop when motherhood begins; neither does professional ambition, personal vanity or sex. But for black women, the inequities we face in becoming secure enough to start a family often set our biological clocks back further than we’d expected.
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“I feel like black women, the way we move forward—the disparity in pay, the disparity in how long it takes for us to actually ‘make it’...our paths are not aligned with the world for various reasons,” says Sumpter, adding, “that doesn’t mean that we don’t want the same things.”
Sugaberry’s co-founder Thai Randolph, also Executive Vice President and General Manager of Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network, agrees. By all appearances, the marketing maven did everything “right” to build a life that would sustain a family—but family planning didn’t go according to plan. Diagnosed as perimenopausal while still in her mid-30s due to low ovarian reserve, Randolph found herself frequenting fertility clinics at an age many of her contemporaries had already started families.
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“It was a very lonely place,” she recalls.
“It was very crushing for me because I prided myself on checking boxes—you go to college, get a good job, find a good man, move to a big city, all those things,” she continues. “To get to the point where it’s like, ‘OK, it’s time for the next phase, and I feel like I’ve been doing things in order’—and then completely outside of your control, this thing happens.”
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After unsuccessfully attempting IVF and effectively “throwing up [her] hands” in defeat, Randolph was exploring alternative, non-medical, and even non-biological routes to parenthood when she “miraculously” conceived her now 2-year-old son. While her fertility struggle—and the stigma often attached to it—compelled her to speak about it openly “so it doesn’t seem like some big intimidating thing to talk about it,” Randolph equally acknowledges her eventual privilege, however hard-fought. “I understand that I’m a lot freer talking about it because I ended up with a baby, ” she says.
Still, she maintains, “what I never wanted to do, knowing how I felt at that time, was to develop what felt like an exclusive club that you needed a baby to get into. [Sugaberry] is as much for women who are at that decision point that I was as it is for women who are where I am now, with a toddler who’s losing his mind downstairs,” she chuckles.
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Relatable moments like this are ones Randolph hopes to capitalize on with Sugaberry. “We started to think about ‘Where are moms like us? Where are these women who are contemplating motherhood, undecided, or maybe decided this is not for them—but at this intersection of personal and family and professional development? Where are they, what are they doing, and how do we speak to them in a way that’s impactful and relevant?’”
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When, for lack of a better term, I suggest the two women are creating an “empathy hub,” Randolph enthusiastically agrees. In fact, it was empathy that led her to partner with Sumpter when “at first, I was prepared to say ‘don’t do it,’” she admits, citing the myriad obstacles in launching a digital publishing platform and filling a need that can be monetized. (As a former member of Facebook’s Marketing Solutions team, she would know.)
“When I talked to her, though, I think before even connecting at the business level, the concept really resonated with me deeply on a personal level,” says Randolph. “[Tika] was talking about this space for and by and about black mothers and celebrating black motherhood with all these nuances and this concept of motherhood being something that we too should enjoy, and not just endure…I could see myself in the idea that she was building—I could see myself reflected in her as a businesswoman, as a mom, and I was like, ‘Yes.’”
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“So the concept of being an empathy hub, where it’s like, ‘I see you, and not only do I see you, but I’m like you’…those are things that I think just make a difference,” she continues. “I think the delivery and the messenger—when someone looks like you and can identify with your experience is very important for us.” To that end, Sugaberry intends to both cultivate community and cull feedback to tailor content and product offerings to the needs of its growing audience.
In addition to bubbly lifestyle content and product placements specifically catering to black mothers and families, the platform will also explore issues pertinent to but too rarely openly discussed in our communities—issues like fertility, freezing eggs and embryos, surrogacy, miscarriages, breastfeeding, fibroids, and preeclampsia (also known as toxemia). The last of these is yet another condition that disproportionately affects and endangers black mothers (including Beyoncé)—and made Sumpter’s own birthing experience particularly difficult. All are loaded and occasionally triggering topics—but Sugaberry plans to explore each with a deliberately casual yet deeply compassionate approach.
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“The narrative is always going to be about [black women]; it’s always from our perspective,” says Sumpter. “You have black women at the forefront of a company who actually deal with this stuff, and so, I want to be a go-to for that.”
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”We want to make sure that we’re having those conversations that are making your day sweeter, that are keeping you informed,” Randolph offers.
Those conversations began in earnest with the March launch of Sugaberry’s podcast, The Suga, co-hosted by its founders. Conceived to provide ideal on-the-go content for “Sugamamas” and “Undecideds” alike, the format has ironically found eager ears during a phase that gives new meaning to the phrase “stay-at-home mom.”
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“Even stay-at-home moms don’t stay home the whole day!” Sumpter jokes in protest before sharing that she’s getting to know 3-year-old Ella “better than ever.”
Oh—and why “ Sugaberry” ? Sumpter says it’s equally an homage to her Southern great-grandmother’s well-known refrain to “give me some suga,” and Tupac’s “Keep Ya Head Up,” in which h e rhymes the old adage “the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice.”
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Sumpter recites the lyric before sharing her hope that Sugaberry will be “something you want to come back to again and again.” Randolph echoes the invitation: “It’s a call to action to live a sweeter life.”


theroot--2020-04-17--MAGA vs. Hotep: The Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory Battle

“ Why aren ’ t you wearing your mask ?
” asks the bartender .
“ Oh , I don ’ t believe in the coronavirus , ” replies the Trump supporter , sipping on a Mountain Dew Code Red .
“ It ’ s a plot by the government to get us to take a poison vaccine.
” “ I know , right ?
” says the hotep , as he lights a Newport 100 .
If you ’ ve been on the internet since the coronapocalypse police told you whether or not you were “ essential , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ premises being shared on social media .
The conspiracy theorists are not bound by political affiliation or cultural ideology .
In fact , the bulk of the insane online theories come from two specific groups : • Hoteps : These are the academics who earned a Ph.D. in Tricknology from the Umar Johnson School of Knowing Stuff .
They read their leatherbound copies of “ The Willie Lynch Letter ” when they ’ re not binge-watching their VHS tapes of Hidden Colors .
• The MAGAts : These are Trump-supporters who claim the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Their goal in life is to expose Hillary Clinton ’ s emails that show how Obama led a child sex trafficking ring in Benghazi after graduating from the Sharia School of Law in Kenya .
Also a pizza place in Washington , D.C. , is the secret lair of congressional pedophiles .
To get to the bottom of it all , The Root decided to use a technique pioneered by acclaimed blunt-smoking keyboardist Scott Storch , along with Cash Money Records Army ( better yet , a Navy ) soldier , Mannie Fresh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ 99 and the 2000s .
We pitted Mississippi ’ s Arnold G. Adams ( MAGA ) against Hakeem Ogletree , who goes by the name Hakeem Osiris , the Enlightened Prophet ( HOTEP ) to see which team would win the Super Bowl of coronavirus conspiracy theorists .
And if you think this post is hilarious , you might not want to click on the links for one reason : There are people who believe every single conspiracy theory mentioned in this article .
Round 1 : Where Did the Coronavirus Come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evil comes from—the white man .
It was devised in the same lab as AIDS , the Tuskegee experiment and crack cocaine .
Everyone knows that white people have biological weapons labs hidden in mattress stores all over America in case the race war starts .
Why do you think there are so many mattress stores ?
Steve Harvey told us that white people don ’ t sleep !
MAGA : Easy .
Koreans , which is my way of saying Chinese people .
Chinese people eating baked bat wings and dragons .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Dream Team played China in what , 2008 ?
And no one likes to talk about it , but this whole plan was devised during that trip to Beijing with Obama .
Round 2 : Who Would Do Such a Thing ?
HOTEP : Well , everyone knows Jay-Z and Beyoncé joined the Illuminati , but most people don ’ t know about the Bilderbergs and the United Nations .
And Russia , probably .
But mostly , it ’ s the Jews .
MAGA : The government ( and by government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jews .
And also kneeling during the national anthem of our great country and Colin Kaepernick and Black Lives Matter movement , which is nothing but a terrorist organization designed to poison the economy with terrible t-shirt designs .
And , Obama .
Round 3 : But Why Would Anyone Do This ?
HOTEP : To maintain white supremacy by blinding your third eye .
See , everyone knows black people are taking over , so the only way those Crakkkers can kill us is with an invisible bioweapon .
Trump wants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a New World Order .
MAGA : I somewhat agree with Sambo here .
I think they did it to stop white supremacy , take our guns , declare Marshall law ( The dindoo spelled it wrong ) and create a New World Order .
And Obama did it .
HOTEP : I ’ m not quite sure .
But I know it ’ s bad .
MAGA : It ’ s too hard to explain .
I read it on Reddit .
But trust me , it ’ s coming .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trios in the history of America !
Long live Hollywood Hogan and the WWE !
Round 5 : How Did They Do It ?
HOTEP : They put it in 5G signals that emit a radioactive signal that shuts down your lungs .
That ’ s why black folks are getting it—because all the 5G towers are in black neighborhoods .
MAGA : Billionaire George Soros who , I might add , is a Jew , funded a secret lab in Wuhan , China .
That ’ s where they developed it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the oven , Charles Lieber , a Jew , sold it to China .
Also , Obama .
HOTEP : I have a cousin who works for the government who told me about it .
Now , I know white people don ’ t have cousins , but Dr. Boyce Watkins explains it best .
Then you got ta follow Dr. Umar Johnson .
They were both ahead of everyone else on coronavirus .
They ’ re both doctors , so they definitely know what ’ s going on .
Also , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me racist names ?
MAGA : Jesus Christ revealed himself to Alex Jones , Jerry Falwell Jr. , Rush Limbaugh and the prophets at Fox News .
But , if we ’ re being honest , Nostradamus predicted it , way back in 1551 !
Round 7 : Who Benefits From This ?
HOTEP : Most people don ’ t overstand that we are the original Gods of the Universe and these Yacubians were created by an evil scientist who was hiding in a cave .
MAGA : The global elite lizard people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carole Baskin !
And Bill Gates .
He creates pandemics so he can create vaccines that allow him to practice unlicensed medicine on the negra children like Jerome over here .
Round 8 : How Can You Fight Back ?
HOTEP : First of all , I ’ m about to slap this devil if he keeps talking shit .
Secondly , I don ’ t have to fight it because my melanin protects me from coronavirus .
But if you get it ( because you are light-skinned with weak melanin ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water with lemon juice .
Make sure you sage everything in your house to cleanse the spirit of corona out .
MAGA : Don ’ t wear a mask .
Have coronavirus parties .
Hair dryer up your nose .
A fuckit bucket filled with PBR and some shit on a shingle and a little transistor radio playing “ I Saw a Tiger.
” Round 9 : Do You Have Any Evidence ?
HOTEP : I ’ ve been doing all of my research on YouTube .
There ’ s a whole book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changed the name in recent versions because they don ’ t want you to know .
Plus , my wife has been revealing many of their secrets .
Also , Behold a Pale Horse , but ignore like a third of that book because I don ’ t fuck with aliens .
MAGA : Unlike the uneducated coon , I ’ ve been doing my research in places with real information—Facebook .
Hidden in Hillary ’ s emails is the fact that we abolished the coronavirus in 2009 .
I also saw the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out Tom Hanks was arrested with Oprah for running a pedophile ring .
He never even had COVID-19 !
That ’ s what happens when you run with the negroes .
Round 10 : What Is Wrong With Taking a Vaccine ?
HOTEP : HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA , You believe that “ vaccine bullshit ?
” Bruh , all they ’ re trying to do is extract the melanin from your skin ( pdf ) so they can create synthetic melanin .
Then , they ’ re gon na harvest your organs !
MAGA : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be .
See , I was talking to Harvey over at the old Chevy plant and he told me that his sister ’ s husband who is their brother once had a contracting job near NASA , and this is all ploy to put tracking devices in our dicks .
HOTEP : Yes , I like to acknowledge the person who taught me many of this information , my wife , the honorable Tomi Lahren .

Michael Harriot and Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

A hotep and a MAGAt walk into a bar…
“Why aren’t you wearing your mask?” asks the bartender.
“Oh, I don’t believe in the coronavirus,” replies the Trump supporter, sipping on a Mountain Dew Code Red. “It’s a plot by the government to get us to take a poison vaccine.”
“I know, right?” says the hotep, as he lights a Newport 100.
That’s it.
That’s the joke.
If you’ve been on the internet since the coronapocalypse police told you whether or not you were “essential,” you’ve heard the various paranoid premises being shared on social media. The conspiracy theorists are not bound by political affiliation or cultural ideology. In fact, the bulk of the insane online theories come from two specific groups:
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Hoteps: These are the academics who earned a Ph.D. in Tricknology from the Umar Johnson School of Knowing Stuff. They read their leatherbound copies of “The Willie Lynch Letter” when they’re not binge-watching their VHS tapes of Hidden Colors. The MAGAts: These are Trump-supporters who claim the Confederate flag as their family crest. Their goal in life is to expose Hillary Clinton’s emails that show how Obama led a child sex trafficking ring in Benghazi after graduating from the Sharia School of Law in Kenya. Also a pizza place in Washington, D.C., is the secret lair of congressional pedophiles.
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To get to the bottom of it all, The Root decided to use a technique pioneered by acclaimed blunt-smoking keyboardist Scott Storch, along with Cash Money Records Army (better yet, a Navy) soldier, Mannie Fresh, who served during the takeover of ‘99 and the 2000s.
We decided to host a battle.
We pitted Mississippi’s Arnold G. Adams (MAGA) against Hakeem Ogletree, who goes by the name Hakeem Osiris, the Enlightened Prophet (HOTEP) to see which team would win the Super Bowl of coronavirus conspiracy theorists. And if you think this post is hilarious, you might not want to click on the links for one reason:
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There are people who believe every single conspiracy theory mentioned in this article.
Round 1: Where Did the Coronavirus Come From?
HOTEP: Same place all evil comes from—the white man. It was devised in the same lab as AIDS, the Tuskegee experiment and crack cocaine.
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Everyone knows that white people have biological weapons labs hidden in mattress stores all over America in case the race war starts. Why do you think there are so many mattress stores? Steve Harvey told us that white people don’t sleep!
MAGA: Easy. Koreans, which is my way of saying Chinese people. Chinese people eating baked bat wings and dragons. Everyone knows that Obama enjoys basketball and the Dream Team played China in what, 2008? And no one likes to talk about it, but this whole plan was devised during that trip to Beijing with Obama.
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Round 2: Who Would Do Such a Thing?
HOTEP: Well, everyone knows Jay-Z and Beyoncé joined the Illuminati, but most people don’t know about the Bilderbergs and the United Nations. And Russia, probably. But mostly, it’s the Jews.
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MAGA: The government (and by government, I mean Obama) and the Jews. And also kneeling during the national anthem of our great country and Colin Kaepernick and Black Lives Matter movement, which is nothing but a terrorist organization designed to poison the economy with terrible t-shirt designs. And, Obama.
Round 3: But Why Would Anyone Do This?
HOTEP: To maintain white supremacy by blinding your third eye. See, everyone knows black people are taking over, so the only way those Crakkkers can kill us is with an invisible bioweapon. Trump wants to declare Marsha’s law and institute a New World Order.
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MAGA: I somewhat agree with Sambo here. I think they did it to stop white supremacy, take our guns, declare Marshall law (The dindoo spelled it wrong) and create a New World Order. And Obama did it.
Round 4: What’s the New World Order?
HOTEP: I’m not quite sure. But I know it’s bad.
MAGA: It’s too hard to explain. I read it on Reddit. But trust me, it’s coming. And its one of the most underrated wrestling trios in the history of America! Long live Hollywood Hogan and the WWE!
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Round 5: How Did They Do It?
HOTEP: They put it in 5G signals that emit a radioactive signal that shuts down your lungs. That’s why black folks are getting it—because all the 5G towers are in black neighborhoods.
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MAGA: Billionaire George Soros who, I might add, is a Jew, funded a secret lab in Wuhan, China. That’s where they developed it. Then, once they took it out of the oven, Charles Lieber, a Jew, sold it to China. Also, Obama.
Round 6: Who Exposed These Secrets?
HOTEP: I have a cousin who works for the government who told me about it. Now, I know white people don’t have cousins, but Dr. Boyce Watkins explains it best. Then you gotta follow Dr. Umar Johnson. They were both ahead of everyone else on coronavirus.
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They’re both doctors, so they definitely know what’s going on.
Also, why does this mayonnaise licker keep calling me racist names?
MAGA: Jesus Christ revealed himself to Alex Jones, Jerry Falwell Jr., Rush Limbaugh and the prophets at Fox News.
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But, if we’re being honest, Nostradamus predicted it, way back in 1551!
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Round 7: Who Benefits From This?
HOTEP: Most people don’t overstand that we are the original Gods of the Universe and these Yacubians were created by an evil scientist who was hiding in a cave.
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MAGA: The global elite lizard people who have royal bloodlines and that bitch Carole Baskin! And Bill Gates. He creates pandemics so he can create vaccines that allow him to practice unlicensed medicine on the negra children like Jerome over here.
Round 8: How Can You Fight Back?
HOTEP: First of all, I’m about to slap this devil if he keeps talking shit.
Secondly, I don’t have to fight it because my melanin protects me from coronavirus. But if you get it (because you are light-skinned with weak melanin), you just have to drink some alkaline water with lemon juice. Make sure you sage everything in your house to cleanse the spirit of corona out.
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MAGA: Don’t wear a mask. Have coronavirus parties. Hair dryer up your nose. A fuckit bucket filled with PBR and some shit on a shingle and a little transistor radio playing “I Saw a Tiger.”
Round 9: Do You Have Any Evidence?
HOTEP: I’ve been doing all of my research on YouTube. There’s a whole book that was written in 1981 but they changed the name in recent versions because they don’t want you to know. Plus, my wife has been revealing many of their secrets. Also, Behold a Pale Horse, but ignore like a third of that book because I don’t fuck with aliens.
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MAGA: Unlike the uneducated coon, I’ve been doing my research in places with real information—Facebook. Hidden in Hillary’s emails is the fact that we abolished the coronavirus in 2009. I also saw the mass graves FEMA was digging and found out Tom Hanks was arrested with Oprah for running a pedophile ring. He never even had COVID-19!
That’s what happens when you run with the negroes.
Round 10: What Is Wrong With Taking a Vaccine?
HOTEP: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, You believe that “vaccine bullshit?”
Bruh, all they’re trying to do is extract the melanin from your skin (pdf) so they can create synthetic melanin. Then, they’re gonna harvest your organs!
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MAGA: There is no vaccine and there won’t be. See, I was talking to Harvey over at the old Chevy plant and he told me that his sister’s husband who is their brother once had a contracting job near NASA, and this is all ploy to put tracking devices in our dicks.
Bonus Round: Last Thoughts
HOTEP: Yes, I like to acknowledge the person who taught me many of this information, my wife, the honorable Tomi Lahren.
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Asé.
MAGA: Hey, that’s my daughter!
And Jeffrey Epstein didn’t kill himself.


theroot--2020-04-17--The BeyHive Wished Upon a Star and Beyoncé Appeared on #DisneyFamilySingalong

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is someone who rarely makes appearances unless she believes it ’ s worth her time .
She has paid countless award ceremonies the dustiest of dust and has the prestige to get away with it .
That ’ s why it was quite the surprise when we saw her smiling face pop up on the screen during Thursday night ’ s # DisneyFamilySingalong on ABC .
“ I ’ d like to dedicate this song to all the healthcare workers , working tirelessly to keep us safe .
We greatly appreciate you , ” Bey started before beginning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wish Upon A Star , ” ( Pinocchio ) which is pretty much the motherfucking theme song for the classic Disney film era .
“ Please hold on to your families tight , please be safe - don ’ t give up hope , we ’ re gon na get through this .
God bless you , ” The Lion King ( 2019 ) star concluded .
Naturally , everyone welcomed this Disney miracle with open arms .
Since this was legit a surprise , not everyone was in formation .
It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about it : Beyoncé is one of the few people who still has an acceptable scheduling conflict ( it ’ s really just , “ I don ’ t feel like it ” ) when people take advantage of the fact that everyone is home now to encroach on your boundaries and hijack your time .
And she still showed up .
Bey wasn ’ t the only black-ass Disney alum to make an appearance .
Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman from High School Musical joined the cast in a special reunion singalong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re All In This Together ” and Amber Riley ( The Little Mermaid Live ! )
wowed at-home audiences with her version of “ Let It Go ” from Frozen .
The magic of Disney is real .

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

The King has returned.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is someone who rarely makes appearances unless she believes it’s worth her time. She has paid countless award ceremonies the dustiest of dust and has the prestige to get away with it.
That’s why it was quite the surprise when we saw her smiling face pop up on the screen during Thursday night’s #DisneyFamilySingalong on ABC.
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“I’d like to dedicate this song to all the healthcare workers, working tirelessly to keep us safe. We greatly appreciate you,” Bey started before beginning a quick rendition of “When You Wish Upon A Star,” (Pinocchio) which is pretty much the motherfucking theme song for the classic Disney film era.
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“Please hold on to your families tight, please be safe - don’t give up hope, we’re gonna get through this. God bless you,” The Lion King (2019) star concluded.
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Naturally, everyone welcomed this Disney miracle with open arms.
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Since this was legit a surprise, not everyone was in formation.
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It was quite a moment, indeed. Think about it: Beyoncé is one of the few people who still has an acceptable scheduling conflict (it’s really just, “I don’t feel like it”) when people take advantage of the fact that everyone is home now to encroach on your boundaries and hijack your time. And she still showed up.
Bey wasn’t the only black-ass Disney alum to make an appearance. Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman from High School Musical joined the cast in a special reunion singalong of a very timely, “We’re All In This Together” and Amber Riley (The Little Mermaid Live!) wowed at-home audiences with her version of “Let It Go” from Frozen.
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The magic of Disney is real.


theroot--2020-04-17--The Best Coffee Makers to Keep You Caffeinated While Working From Home

If there ’ s one piece of advice I can pass on to people who are working from home for the first time , it is this : caffeine is key .
Working from home effectively requires more discipline than most might realize .
You ’ re surrounded by comfort— your bed , your couch , your things , your kitchen— and infinite distractions from work .
Getting things done requires focus ( and having the energy to get out of bed and get to your desk , laptop , whatever ) .
And for many of us , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the first step in making the best of working from home .
We also happen to be living in something of a golden age of coffee accessibility— the tools that the barista at your favorite local coffee shop uses to put together the perfect artisanal roast are available from your keyboard .
The reality of coffee is that there are infinite ways to make it , but consider this a starter guide to the best coffee makers you can add to your WFH setup .
A French press is , pound for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at-home coffee setup you can find .
The nature of making coffee with a French press ( steeping your grounds in hot water for four minutes and then using the press ’ s plunger to filter out the grounds ) is so simple that it ’ s somewhat difficult to quantify what makes for a “ great ” press over a “ good ” one .
B ut you really can ’ t go wrong with this number from Bodom Chambord .
It ’ s sturdy , it works , and it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taste fancier than you ’ re used to .
• None Buy it now for $ 37 You probably best know this machine for its increasingly ridiculous ad campaign featuring George Clooney ( and sometimes Danny DeVito ) but trust me , this thing is the real deal .
If you want to splurge on a fancy coffee maker that can get you set with everything from a double-shot of espr esso to a cappuccino , this is the one to go with .
• None Buy it now for $ 250 Moka @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t use them properly ( or clean and maintain them consistently ) but if you stay on top of that it ’ s a great way to brew up espresso— or a very strong cup of coffee if that ’ s more your speed .
They separate into three pieces , the bottom of which is filled with water and the middle ( which contains a filter ) with coffee or espresso grounds .
As the water below boils , it rises , filtering through the grounds and up into the third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the biggest name in the field when it comes to Moka pots and their 6-cup edition pretty much guarantees satisfaction .
I know , I know .
It ’ s 2020 , who drinks drip coffee outside of local diners anymore ?
Well hear me out : a cup from the Cuisinart is as good as any fancy-schmancy aeropress coffee you ’ ll find .
Even setting the excellent flavor you ’ ll get from it aside , the unfortunate reality of working from home is that you ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make an elaborate cup of coffee .
Sometimes what you need is to wake up to a freshly-brewed pot and not worry about exerting any extra effort .
The Cuisinart Programmable Coffee Maker allows you to preset the machine before bed so that you wake up to the perfect cup .
We ’ ve all got enough to worry about throughout this working-from-home tenure .
Coffee shouldn ’ t be added to that list .
• None Buy it now for $ 100 Like I said , sometimes effort isn ’ t ideal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning and you forgot to steep your cold brew or it ’ s 2PM and you just have too much work on your hands to worry about operating a moka pot without making a mess , having a Keurig around can be super helpful in a pinch .
This one is pretty simple and makes individual cups of coffee in a matter of seconds .
Is it going to taste as good as a slow-steeped French press cup ?
Probably not .
But hey , you can ’ t beat that brew time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take advantage of the time at home to fine-tune your barista skills , a Chemex pour-over is the right move .
Making a cup of coffee with a Chemex is a painterly process that requires beans ground to the perfect consistency and pati ence and the right kind of high-quality paper filters , but the payoff is worth the time and effort .
Accept no imitations - the folks at Chemex take the art of making coffee seriously .
• None Buy it now for $ 46 If you want to start small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mug-sized brewer .
Pour Over Mugs take the brewing method utilized by Chemex-style coffee makers and shrinks it down to a mug-sized apparatus that drips your coffee directly into a mug .
The best pour over is going to vary depending on how big your go-to coffee mugs are but you can ’ t go wrong with Le Creuset ’ s offerings .
• None Buy it here for $ 25

Tres Dean on The Inventory, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

If there’s one piece of advice I can pass on to people who are working from home for the first time, it is this: caffeine is key. Working from home effectively requires more discipline than most might realize. You’re surrounded by comfort—your bed, your couch, your things, your kitchen—and infinite distractions from work. Getting things done requires focus (and having the energy to get out of bed and get to your desk, laptop, whatever). And for many of us, that means having a caffeine fix in place is the first step in making the best of working from home.
We also happen to be living in something of a golden age of coffee accessibility—the tools that the barista at your favorite local coffee shop uses to put together the perfect artisanal roast are available from your keyboard. The reality of coffee is that there are infinite ways to make it, but consider this a starter guide to the best coffee makers you can add to your WFH setup.
The French Press
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A French press is, pound for proverbial pound, probably the best uncomplicated at-home coffee setup you can find. The nature of making coffee with a French press (steeping your grounds in hot water for four minutes and then using the press’s plunger to filter out the grounds) is so simple that it’s somewhat difficult to quantify what makes for a “great” press over a “good” one.
But you really can’t go wrong with this number from Bodom Chambord. It’s sturdy, it works, and it’ll make even a cup of Folgers taste fancier than you’re used to.
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The Deluxe
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You probably best know this machine for its increasingly ridiculous ad campaign featuring George Clooney (and sometimes Danny DeVito) but trust me, this thing is the real deal. If you want to splurge on a fancy coffee maker that can get you set with everything from a double-shot of espresso to a cappuccino, this is the one to go with.
The Multi-Cup
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Moka pots can be messy if you don’t use them properly (or clean and maintain them consistently) but if you stay on top of that it’s a great way to brew up espresso—or a very strong cup of coffee if that’s more your speed. They separate into three pieces, the bottom of which is filled with water and the middle (which contains a filter) with coffee or espresso grounds.
As the water below boils, it rises, filtering through the grounds and up into the third capsule as caffeinated delight. Bialetti is one of the biggest name in the field when it comes to Moka pots and their 6-cup edition pretty much guarantees satisfaction.
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The Programmable
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I know, I know. It’s 2020, who drinks drip coffee outside of local diners anymore? Well hear me out: a cup from the Cuisinart is as good as any fancy-schmancy aeropress coffee you’ll find. Even setting the excellent flavor you’ll get from it aside, the unfortunate reality of working from home is that you’re not always going to have the energy to make an elaborate cup of coffee.
Sometimes what you need is to wake up to a freshly-brewed pot and not worry about exerting any extra effort. The Cuisinart Programmable Coffee Maker allows you to preset the machine before bed so that you wake up to the perfect cup. We’ve all got enough to worry about throughout this working-from-home tenure. Coffee shouldn’t be added to that list.
The Klassic Keurig
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Like I said, sometimes effort isn’t ideal. Whether it’s an early morning and you forgot to steep your cold brew or it’s 2PM and you just have too much work on your hands to worry about operating a moka pot without making a mess, having a Keurig around can be super helpful in a pinch.
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This one is pretty simple and makes individual cups of coffee in a matter of seconds. Is it going to taste as good as a slow-steeped French press cup? Probably not. But hey, you can’t beat that brew time.
The Artisanal Pour Over
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For those of you hoping to take advantage of the time at home to fine-tune your barista skills, a Chemex pour-over is the right move. Making a cup of coffee with a Chemex is a painterly process that requires beans ground to the perfect consistency and patience and the right kind of high-quality paper filters, but the payoff is worth the time and effort. Accept no imitations - the folks at Chemex take the art of making coffee seriously.
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The Smaller Artisanal Pour Over
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If you want to start small with your pour-over goals, try a mug-sized brewer. Pour Over Mugs take the brewing method utilized by Chemex-style coffee makers and shrinks it down to a mug-sized apparatus that drips your coffee directly into a mug. The best pour over is going to vary depending on how big your go-to coffee mugs are but you can’t go wrong with Le Creuset’s offerings.


theroot--2020-04-10--Sephora Has Some Deals to Keep You Looking Glamorous, Even While You're Stuck at Home

The best Sephora deals and promo codes for April 2020 are here .
It ’ s a great time to stock up on cheap beauty goods , and Sephora has a vast selection of sale items to help with that objective .
You can fill up your cart with an array of deeply discounted products and try a few new things in the process , plus there ’ s free shipping if you spend $ 50 or more .
These are the best deals we ’ ve seen at Sephora right now .
This is an absolute steal .
Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is a really beautiful blush and highlighter pallet that work for a lot of skin tones .
I recommend the Darya set only because I am a bit fairer .
I ’ ve always liked this line but have to wait for a sale to truly enjoy .
Now is that time .
• None Buy it now for $ 45 If you ’ ve ever used a color corrector you know that green neutralizes red .
I ’ ve had to use a color corrector from time to time when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has amazing products for sensitive skin .
This Korean beauty line skews on the more expensive side but is very much worth the experience , so even getting a few bucks off is great news .
This particular kit is wonderful if you currently have a breakout .
Give your poor irritated skin a rest while in quarantine .
Dr. Jart is a master of sheet masks but all 6 products are stellar to get your skin back to glowing status .
• None Buy it now for $ 44 As someone who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I can say they really do make a difference in your complexion .
Perfect to use at morning or at night and truly livens dull skin on the face and neck .
Glamglow is another amazing skin care company that is pricey but produces major results .
This sale is a must .
• None Buy it now for $ 38 It ’ s easy to let things slide when you ’ re not leaving the house much ( if at all ) , but you can do a few small things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sephora ’ s Mask Stick is an easy , affordable way to keep your face feeling fresh , and they ’ re half-off at just $ 4 apiece .
Watermelon , Bamboo , and Spirulina varieties are still available as of this writing .
• None Buy it now for $ 4 If you love bananas as much as we do , then you ’ ll want to jump on the Hats Off to Bananas Pre-Makeup Skincare Set .
Not only do you get Olehenriksen ’ s Banana Bright Eye Crème and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also get a super cute hat with a bunch of bananas on it .
Win-win-win , we say… and down from $ 72 , no less .
• None Buy it now for $ 50 Kat Von D ’ s KVD Vegan Beauty released this enticing Alchemist Holographic Palette , which features four shades for your eyes , lips , and face that glisten with “ double dimension technology.
” The larger set gives you Emerald ( green ) , Saphyre ( blue ) , Amethyst ( ultra-violet ) , and Opal ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 7 item has Aquamarine ( teal ) .
• None Buy it now for $ 10 If reducing pores and fine lines is your jam then this the deal for you .
Tatcha is an absolutely brilliant beauty company from Japan .
I ’ m very big fan of their Serum Stick , which helps after a few late nights for the under eyes if you know what I mean .
The elite option in this best seller ’ s bundle is the Deep Cleanse gel that is great for keeping pores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a killer line top-to-bottom so this is the perfect set to try a few of them out if you ’ re on a budget .
• None Buy it now for $ 60 If you ’ ve been waiting to try or replenish your Cover FX these glitter drops are the bomb .
With a variety of options in this pack it really caters to a range of tones but also allows you to play with different looks .
Everyone does highlighter different so you might discover a new favorite .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work for almost anyone but you be the judge .
This is an exceptional deal for what you are getting .
• None Buy it now for $ 165 Netflix : To All the Boys , Sealed With a Kiss Kit | $ 20 Given that we ’ re all stuck at home , what better time than now to fire up Netflix and watch a charming teen rom-com ?
Sephora teamed with Netflix to put together this Lip Sleeping Mask two-pack inspired by the To All the Boys films , with Mint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and now it ’ s marked down to just $ 20 .
• None Buy it now for $ 20 Now that you have some beautiful palettes to play with , you ’ ll need a good set of brushes .
Sephora ’ s brand is as good as any luxury company ’ s , complete with black soft touch handles .
These 10 brushes can help you curate any image you are wishing to achieve .
They are tucked away in black faux leather roll to keep them safe for travel and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for $ 70 Nothing warms the heart or raises the spirits like a delightful scent , and this exclusive set from Clean Reserve should do the trick .
Plus , you ’ re helping saving bees since they partnered with BEEautiful Earth .
This also mean the packaging is sustainable and all the ingredients are farm sourced in eco-concious packaging .
They live up to the Clean name in every way .
Smell wonderful with these 5 fragrances and save the planet .
Win-Win .
Pro Tip : Warm Cotton is where it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now for $ 48 Fenty Beauty is one of the hottest brands in cosmetics today , and now you can get a lucious palette of Moroccan Spice Eyeshadow shades for cheap .
You ’ ll get 16 colors here , from Mo ’ rockin Ice to Cumin Get It , and it ’ s currently available for less than half the normal price of $ 59 .
Jump on this deal while it lasts !
• None Buy it now for $ 29 Charlotte Tilbury is a legendary British brand and this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ puffy or dark eye issues .
Eye Rescue is the cure for a few sleepless nights and helps turn back that clock as well .
Slap the Night Cream on before bed and you ’ re unstoppable .
This three-piece set is has to be in your cart .
• None Buy it now for $ 75

Sheilah Villari and Andrew Hayward on Kinja Deals, shared by Elizabeth Henges to The Root

Featured Deal: Give Me Some Shine Lip Gloss + Plumper Set | $24
The best Sephora deals and promo codes for December 2021 are here.
Looking for the best deals on Fenty Beauty, Marc Jacobs Beauty, M, and other cosmetics brands? Sephora has you covered with its online deals, which include massive discounts on those brands and others.
Snag free shipping on all orders by using the promo code: FREESHIP.
Give your skin a little rest and relaxation with the Fenty Skin Start’r Set. This set comes with a travel-size mini makeup remover-cleanser, a toner-serum, and a sunscreen-moisturizer. These products target dark spots, finelines, wrinkles, and dryness. These products are vegan and come in recyclable packaging, so you can do right by your skin and help the environment.
Versatile and multi-faceted, the Season to Sparkle 8 Piece Makeup Brush Set will be the inspiration behind all your holiday looks. Designed just for the Sephora collection each brush is vegan, cruelty-free, so use without guilt. You even get a handy pouch to keep them clean between uses. This is a great set to gift a beauty beginner. Plus, it’s 40% off.
Get the most kissable lips with the Give Me Some Shine Lip Gloss + Plumper Set. This set comes with an array of colors from top Sephora brands.
This included Fenty, Huda Beauty, Milk, NARS, and Pat McGrath.These sets are an awesome way to get to know brands you’ve been curious about. They’re super wearable and accessible to the plumping novice. Note that they’re also cruelty-free, and the hues will complement any skin tone.
Looking for a great waterproof, liquid-gel eyeliner at a discounted price? Available in four colors, this product is available in a high shine and metallic finish, based on your preference. As a bonus, this eyeliner is free of sulfates and parabens, along with other harmful ingredients like formaldehyde.
Massage a handful of the Coco Rose Coconut Oil Body Polish into your skin to soften and hydrate dry, rough patches and save your body this winter. The Soft Glow Body Oil will leave your body feeling silky-smooth and luminous. The perfect sparkle to carry you into the new year. Herbivore knows what they’re doing.
Jouer Cosmetics’ bestseller includes a brilliant highlighter, matte bronzer, and attractive matte and shimmer blush colors in this palette. This cruelty-free, vegan, and gluten-free item is the touch color you were looking for. These soft beautiful hues are inspired by Marie-Antoinette and Versailles. All work together in glorious French fashion.
Get your glow on for a discounted price with this Holographic Stick from Milk Makeup. This stick is made with a buildable cream texture to give your skin a dewy finish with a weightless feel. I mean, who doesn’t need a little glitter in their life?
For me, concealer is an essential step in my makeup routine. Marc Jacobs Beauty Accomplice Concealer & Touch-Up Stick is super creamy and perfect for those of us who often do our makeup on-the-go. This stick is perfect for delivering natural, even skin tone, hiding dark circles, blemishes, and all your other little imperfections.
Note that you have 8 different options of shades, all at the same 50% off discount.
This glow kit has four metallic powder highlighters to make any look pop. Instantly add radiance to your skin. They are blendable and the tones work harmoniously together. Wear them separately on the eyes and body, this palette was made for experimenting. Shine bright at any party.
If you’re looking for the best in skincare Shiseido is for you. This three-piece bundle includes the company’s best sellers. The Urban Environment SPF 42 is oil-free and ideal for fun in the sun. It’s lightweight and works perfectly even under makeup. The Ultimune Serum protects against daily damage and premature aging, leaving your skin hydrated and smooth. The Benefiance Wrinkle Eye Cream completes the routine by significantly reducing wrinkles after a few uses. This kit is great for all skin types.
Save $5 Shiseido Bestsellers Urban SPF Set Defends against visible daily damage and premature aging.
The Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream visibly minimizes wrinkles in as little as one week. Buy for $43 at Sephora
This story was originally published by Sheilah Villari on 03/19/2020 and updated with new information on 12/20/2021.


theroot--2020-04-18--WNBA Honors Gianna 'GiGi' Briant and Teammates as Honorary 2020 Draft Picks

The WNBA paid tribute to Gianna “ GiGi ” Bryant in a big way during the organization ’ s annual draft Friday by making her and fellow Mamba Academy teammates Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester the first three honorary 2020 draft picks .
“ While it brings us pain not to see their dreams come to fruition , I ’ m grateful and proud to announce them tonight as honorary draft picks , ” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said during the Friday ceremony which was entirely virtual this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak .
Bryant , Altobelli and Chester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WNBA before their tragic deaths in a helicopter crash which took the lives of six others including NBA icon Kobe Bryant .
Family members of the crash victims recorded thank you speeches for the honor including Vanessa Bryant who said her thank yous through tears while wearing a WNBA sweatshirt that belonged to her husband .
“ It would have been a dream come true for her .
She worked tirelessly every single day .
She wanted to be one of the greatest athletes of all-time , just like her daddy .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my little girl , ” Bryant said adding that “ Kobe and GiGi loved the WNBA .
This is his sweatshirt .
Thank you .
I want to congratulate all of this year ’ s draft picks .
So congratulations , work hard .
Never settle .
Use that Mamba Mentality.
” This is the second time Gianna has been given an honorary induction by a women ’ s basketball organization .
In January , shortly after the 13-year-old ’ s death , the University of Connecticut made her an honorary member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Huskies—a team Kobe said in 2018 that she was “ hellbent ” on being a part of .
It ’ s been just under three months since the tragic and untimely deaths of Kobe and Gianna Bryant and many fans and family members are still mourning their losses as well as that of the others who died that day .
It warms the heart to see that they continue to be memorialized .

The WNBA paid tribute to Gianna “GiGi” Bryant in a big way during the organization’s annual draft Friday by making her and fellow Mamba Academy teammates Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester the first three honorary 2020 draft picks.
“While it brings us pain not to see their dreams come to fruition, I’m grateful and proud to announce them tonight as honorary draft picks,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said during the Friday ceremony which was entirely virtual this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Bryant, Altobelli and Chester all had aspirations to play in the WNBA before their tragic deaths in a helicopter crash which took the lives of six others including NBA icon Kobe Bryant. Family members of the crash victims recorded thank you speeches for the honor including Vanessa Bryant who said her thank yous through tears while wearing a WNBA sweatshirt that belonged to her husband.
“It would have been a dream come true for her. She worked tirelessly every single day. She wanted to be one of the greatest athletes of all-time, just like her daddy. So thank you, thank you for honoring my little girl,” Bryant said adding that “Kobe and GiGi loved the WNBA. This is his sweatshirt. Thank you. I want to congratulate all of this year’s draft picks. So congratulations, work hard. Never settle. Use that Mamba Mentality.”
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This is the second time Gianna has been given an honorary induction by a women’s basketball organization. In January, shortly after the 13-year-old’s death, the University of Connecticut made her an honorary member of their women’s basketball team the Huskies—a team Kobe said in 2018 that she was “hellbent” on being a part of.
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It’s been just under three months since the tragic and untimely deaths of Kobe and Gianna Bryant and many fans and family members are still mourning their losses as well as that of the others who died that day. It warms the heart to see that they continue to be memorialized.


theroot--2020-04-18--Rapsody's EVE Has Inspired Courses at Two Universities

Rapsody ’ s EVE is considered by some people to be the best hip-hop album of 2019 bar none ( it ’ s me ...
I ’ m “ some people ” ) and now , it has inspired courses at two universities .
Doctoral student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tyler Bunzey announced via Instagram on Tuesday that the NC rapper ’ s third studio album , which she described as a “ love letter to all Black women , ” will be the focus of his upcoming course .
“ I ’ m incredibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teaching a course at UNC this fall on Rapsody ’ s magnificent album EVE , ” Bunzey wrote .
“ We will be examining the album track by track with readings and media to accompany each record.
” For folks who are unfamiliar with Marlanna Evans a.k.a .
Rapsody and her album EVE—first of all , shame on you , but I ’ ll put you on—each of the 16 tracks on the album are named for and inspired by a different influential black woman .
These women include Nina Simone , Serena @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michelle Obama and Myrlie Evers-Williams .
According to the course description , Bunzey ’ s course will explore “ the critical womanist stance ” of the album and will take a “ look at hip-hop ’ s historical development to engage with albums from female-identifying hip-hoppers throughout the genre ’ s history.
” “ Using critical reading and listening skills , students will present original research on hip-hop history , Black womanist criticism , and critical theory , ” the course description continues .
According to Revolt , EVE has also inspired an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be taught by author and Associate Professor of African American and African Studies Simone Drake .
The course titled , “ Toni Morrison ’ s Houses of Women and Rapsody ’ s EVE , ” will examine the work of late iconic novelist and college professor Toni Morrison and EVE as “ physical spaces in which Black women disrupt , interrupt , and erupt into societies who conceive of Black women in ways that are both limited and limiting.
” Rapsody is apparently thrilled that her work is being used to educate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Instagram writing , “ One of the highest honors is to create art for the culture and have it taught in our educational institutions !
Thank you [ Tyler Bunzey ] at [ University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ] and Simone Drake at [ The Ohio State University ] .
”

Rapsody’s EVE is considered by some people to be the best hip-hop album of 2019 bar none (it’s me...I’m “some people”) and now, it has inspired courses at two universities.
Doctoral student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tyler Bunzey announced via Instagram on Tuesday that the NC rapper’s third studio album, which she described as a “love letter to all Black women,” will be the focus of his upcoming course.
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“I’m incredibly pleased to announce that I will be teaching a course at UNC this fall on Rapsody’s magnificent album EVE,” Bunzey wrote. “We will be examining the album track by track with readings and media to accompany each record.”
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For folks who are unfamiliar with Marlanna Evans a.k.a. Rapsody and her album EVE—first of all, shame on you, but I’ll put you on—each of the 16 tracks on the album are named for and inspired by a different influential black woman. These women include Nina Simone, Serena Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Aaliyah, Michelle Obama and Myrlie Evers-Williams.
According to the course description, Bunzey’s course will explore “the critical womanist stance” of the album and will take a “ look at hip-hop’s historical development to engage with albums from female-identifying hip-hoppers throughout the genre’s history.”
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“Using critical reading and listening skills, students will present original research on hip-hop history, Black womanist criticism, and critical theory,” the course description continues.
According to Revolt, EVE has also inspired an upcoming course at Ohio State University which will be taught by author and Associate Professor of African American and African Studies Simone Drake. The course titled, “Toni Morrison’s Houses of Women and Rapsody’s EVE,” will examine the work of late iconic novelist and college professor Toni Morrison and EVE as “physical spaces in which Black women disrupt, interrupt, and erupt into societies who conceive of Black women in ways that are both limited and limiting.”
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Rapsody is apparently thrilled that her work is being used to educate. On Tuesday she showed her appreciation on Instagram writing, “One of the highest honors is to create art for the culture and have it taught in our educational institutions! Thank you [Tyler Bunzey] at [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill] and Simone Drake at [The Ohio State University].”
What a great win for great hip-hop.


theroot--2020-04-18--'I Call These People the Modern-Day Rosa Parks': Conservative Shelter-In-Place Protesters Really Thi

'I Call These People the Modern-Day Rosa Parks': Conservative Shelter-In-Place Protesters Really Think They're Civil Rights Activists

Remember when Black Lives Matter protests were the scourge of the nation ?
How about when Colin Kaepernick started the trend of kneeling during the national anthem and conservative white America considered it a full-on assault against any and everyone who ever served in the U.S. military ?
Well , it turns out—and this will shock and surprise black people all over the country , I ’ m sure—that civil unrest was never the issue so long as people aren ’ t rising up against systemic racism and police brutality .
Civil disobedience in the name of prioritizing a stabilized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the other hand , is perfectly fine—suddenly , certain people ain ’ t so “ pro-life ” anymore .
The Washington Post reports that conservative activist groups ( an oxymoron to describe herds of ox-like morons ) gathered in at least six state capitols across the country this week in protest and in defiance of the shelter-in-place orders and social distancing guidelines that are meant to slow the rapid spread of COVID-19 infection and keep as many people in good health as possible .
They are also reportedly planning four more protests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course , y ’ all ’ s president is there to egg them on .
“ LIBERATE MICHIGAN !
” President Trump tweeted on Friday , followed by , “ LIBERATE MINNESOTA , ” and “ LIBERATE VIRGINIA , and save your great 2nd Amendment .
It is under siege !
” Trump ’ s whole “ reopen America ” campaign has clearly resonated with these protesters , which include members of the long-forgotten Tea Party .
Someone should probably point out that what they ’ re doing is a slap in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other essential workers who are on the frontlines in the battle against the novel coronavirus , putting their lives and health at risk every day in an ongoing effort to rid the U.S. of a deadly virus that , until recently , had been tallying up infection rates and death tolls exponentially .
Unlike the , “ you ’ re disrespecting the troops ” narrative in response to protests against police violence , that comparison would actually make logical sense .
Adding insult to caucacity , some of these protesters—who would typically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves to actual civil-rights icons .
“ I call these people the modern-day Rosa Parks — they are protesting against injustice and a loss of liberties , ” Stephen Moore , a conservative economist and a member the White House council to reopen the country , said , according to the Post .
Moore believes that “ there ’ s a boiling point that has been reached and exceeded ” and that these protests are a result of that .
In Michigan , one of the hardest-hit states with more than 30,000 confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michigan Conservative Coalition member Matthew Seely wants to declare “ mission accomplished ” despite the very much ongoing health emergency .
“ I feel terrible about the lives lost , but at some point , we have to say ‘ Mission accomplished ’ and come up with the next phase of this that doesn ’ t have us continuously locked inside our homes , ” Seely said .
David Helm , an attorney who is currently arguing in federal court on behalf of plaintiffs who have filed lawsuits alleging that government regulations are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay-at-home orders violate property and due process rights because most of Michigan ’ s coronavirus cases are limited to two hard-hit counties in metro Detroit—you know , the parts with all the disproportionately vulnerable black people .
“ The entire state of Michigan is on house arrest .
That ’ s a problem , ” Helm said .
“ We know there is a pandemic and government action needs to take place , but you have to tailor those actions to minimize constitutional infringements .
If left unchecked , it can lead to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We don ’ t want the governor to be in a position to make precedent here .
We want the court to set precedent.
” You know what else can spread rapidly if “ left unchecked ?
”

Remember when Black Lives Matter protests were the scourge of the nation? How about when Colin Kaepernick started the trend of kneeling during the national anthem and conservative white America considered it a full-on assault against any and everyone who ever served in the U.S. military? Well, it turns out—and this will shock and surprise black people all over the country, I’m sure—that civil unrest was never the issue so long as people aren’t rising up against systemic racism and police brutality. Civil disobedience in the name of prioritizing a stabilized economy over the preservation of life, on the other hand, is perfectly fine—suddenly, certain people ain’t so “pro-life” anymore.
The Washington Post reports that conservative activist groups (an oxymoron to describe herds of ox-like morons) gathered in at least six state capitols across the country this week in protest and in defiance of the shelter-in-place orders and social distancing guidelines that are meant to slow the rapid spread of COVID-19 infection and keep as many people in good health as possible. They are also reportedly planning four more protests in the coming days and, of course, y’all’s president is there to egg them on.
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“LIBERATE MICHIGAN!” President Trump tweeted on Friday, followed by, “LIBERATE MINNESOTA,” and “LIBERATE VIRGINIA, and save your great 2nd Amendment. It is under siege!”
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Trump’s whole “reopen America” campaign has clearly resonated with these protesters, which include members of the long-forgotten Tea Party. Someone should probably point out that what they’re doing is a slap in the face to all the doctors, nurses and other essential workers who are on the frontlines in the battle against the novel coronavirus, putting their lives and health at risk every day in an ongoing effort to rid the U.S. of a deadly virus that, until recently, had been tallying up infection rates and death tolls exponentially. Unlike the, “you’re disrespecting the troops” narrative in response to protests against police violence, that comparison would actually make logical sense.
Adding insult to caucacity, some of these protesters—who would typically ignore or condemn anti-racism protests—are even likening themselves to actual civil-rights icons.
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“I call these people the modern-day Rosa Parks — they are protesting against injustice and a loss of liberties,” Stephen Moore, a conservative economist and a member the White House council to reopen the country, said, according to the Post. Moore believes that “there’s a boiling point that has been reached and exceeded” and that these protests are a result of that.
In Michigan, one of the hardest-hit states with more than 30,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 2,200 deaths, Michigan Conservative Coalition member Matthew Seely wants to declare “mission accomplished” despite the very much ongoing health emergency.
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“I feel terrible about the lives lost, but at some point, we have to say ‘Mission accomplished’ and come up with the next phase of this that doesn’t have us continuously locked inside our homes,” Seely said.
David Helm, an attorney who is currently arguing in federal court on behalf of plaintiffs who have filed lawsuits alleging that government regulations are destroying their businesses, says that statewide stay-at-home orders violate property and due process rights because most of Michigan’s coronavirus cases are limited to two hard-hit counties in metro Detroit—you know, the parts with all the disproportionately vulnerable black people.
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“The entire state of Michigan is on house arrest. That’s a problem,” Helm said. “We know there is a pandemic and government action needs to take place, but you have to tailor those actions to minimize constitutional infringements. If left unchecked, it can lead to more dramatic regulations down the road. We don’t want the governor to be in a position to make precedent here. We want the court to set precedent.”
You know what else can spread rapidly if “left unchecked?”
Yeah, exactly.


theroot--2020-04-19--Grab Last Generation's Fossil Smartwatches at a Deep Discount

Even on sale , smartwatches can be really expensive .
But , eventually smartwatch makers want to move stock , @ @ @ @ @ you get some really deep discounts .
Fossil is having a sale on their Gen @ @ @ @ @ now is a perfect time to strap up ( your wrist ) .
The Gen @ @ @ @ @ that you would expect from a smartwatch like giving you notifications and counting steps , @ @ @ @ @ rate monitor .
Sure , it doesn ’ t have a million bells and whistles @ @ @ @ @ have , but do you really need a watch to tell you how stressed you @ @ @ @ @ well aware of my existential dread Garmin , thank you .

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Even on sale, smartwatches can be really expensive. But, eventually smartwatch makers want to move stock, and that’s when you get some really deep discounts. Fossil is having a sale on their Gen 4 smart watches, and now is a perfect time to strap up (your wrist).
The Gen 4 Fossil watches do all that you would expect from a smartwatch like giving you notifications and counting steps, as well as a heart rate monitor. Sure, it doesn’t have a million bells and whistles like Garmin and Fitbit watches have, but do you really need a watch to tell you how stressed you are? I’m well aware of my existential dread Garmin, thank you.


theroot--2020-04-19--To Protect Black People in Face Masks, Democratic Senators Request Racial Bias Training for Police

Listen—Black people didn ’ t need a global pandemic to make us hyper-aware of our appearance and how we have to work a little harder than everyone else does to avoid being “ suspicious-looking.
” Hoodies , baggy pants and dark clothing are just a few things that have proven to increase the likelihood of us being racially profiled .
Now , statewide requirements to wear face coverings in an effort to shield us from COVID-19 infection have given us one more thing to worry about .
As a result , Democratic lawmakers are asking that police be extra vigilant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to target black people for unreasonable suspicion .
According to the Huffington Post , Sen. Kamala Harris and other Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray on Friday requesting that federal law enforcement agencies provide anti-bias training and guidance to police officers .
“ With the ongoing public health emergency , it is more important than ever for law enforcement to build trust with communities of color , ” the letter reads .
“ If communities of color — especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of disproportionate or selective enforcement , they may avoid seeking help or adopting precautionary measures recommended by the CDC .
This , in turn , could have dire public health consequences.
” This is far from an unfounded concern .
Less than a week after the CDC issued recommendations that certain states require people to wear face masks when riding public transportation or visiting grocery stores , two black men recorded themselves being followed around by police and being run out of a Walmart .
Shortly after that , a video was posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being forcibly dragged off of a bus for not having his face covered .
Many people speculated that he may have simply been trying to avoid being profiled .
Harris said in a letter to the Associated Press that these incidents suggest mask requirements “ could expose Black Americans to unfair and dangerous treatment from law enforcement , ” according to HuffPost .
“ We need to place more responsibility on the system , particularly in this moment , ” she wrote .
“ During this crisis , it is more important than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationships of trust with the communities they serve.
” Of course , executive director of the National Fraternal Order of Police Jim Pasco responded to the request the way white people typically respond to any and all citings of racism : He suggested the incidents were isolated and got offended by the very idea that officers are sometimes racist .
“ In the circumstances we currently find ourselves in , I find it troubling that anyone is asking the nation ’ s already overworked officers to take time out of their work for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of improper conduct , ” Pasco said in a phone interview .
“ This seems like political opportunism , at the least opportunistic time for the country.
” It ’ s always leftist “ opportunism ” and “ politics ” whenever anyone with a large platform talks about racism , but for black people who live in a world where we have to be extra vigilant about not looking “ wrong , ” racism and implicit bias aren ’ t political issues , they ’ re our lived experiences .

Listen—black people didn’t need a global pandemic to make us hyper-aware of our appearance and how we have to work a little harder to avoid being “suspicious-looking.” Hoodies, baggy pants and dark clothing are just a few things that have increased the likelihood of us being racially profiled. Now, statewide requirements to wear face coverings during the coronavirus pandemic have given us one more thing to worry about. As a result, Democratic lawmakers are asking that police be extra vigilant in checking any impulses they may have to target black people for unreasonable suspicion.
According to the Associated Press (via HuffPost), Sen. Kamala Harris and other Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray on Friday requesting that federal law enforcement agencies provide anti-bias training and guidance to police officers.
Sen. Kamala Harris Addresses Racial Disparities of COVID-19
“With the ongoing public health emergency, it is more important than ever for law enforcement to build trust with communities of color,” the letter reads. “If communities of color — especially African American communities — feel at risk of disproportionate or selective enforcement, they may avoid seeking help or adopting precautionary measures recommended by the CDC. This, in turn, could have dire public health consequences.”
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This is far from an unfounded concern. Less than a week after the CDC issued recommendations that certain states require people to wear face masks when riding public transportation or visiting grocery stores, two black men recorded themselves being followed around by police and being run out of a Walmart.
Shortly after that, a video was posted to social media showing a black man being forcibly dragged off of a bus for not having his face covered. Many people speculated that he may have simply been trying to avoid being profiled. Harris said in a letter to the Associated Press that these incidents suggest mask requirements “could expose Black Americans to unfair and dangerous treatment from law enforcement.
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“We need to place more responsibility on the system, particularly in this moment,” she wrote. “During this crisis, it is more important than ever for law enforcement to prioritize building relationships of trust with the communities they serve.”
Of course, executive director of the National Fraternal Order of Police Jim Pasco responded to the request the way white people typically respond to any and all citings of racism: He suggested the incidents were isolated and got offended by the very idea that officers are sometimes racist.
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“In the circumstances we currently find ourselves in, I find it troubling that anyone is asking the nation’s already overworked officers to take time out of their work for training, based on a few allegations of improper conduct,” Pasco said in a phone interview. “This seems like political opportunism, at the least opportunistic time for the country.”
It’s always leftist “opportunism” and “politics” whenever anyone with a large platform talks about racism, but for black people who live in a world where we have to be extra vigilant about not looking “wrong,” racism and implicit bias aren’t political issues, they’re our lived experiences.


theroot--2020-04-19--Racist Carrollton High School Students Expelled After N-Word Cooking Video Goes Viral

Some students at Carrollton High School in Carrollton City , Georgia managed to get themselves expelled—despite class not being in session due to the ongoing national health emergency—because they hadn ’ t yet figured out that viral racism has consequences .
Newsweek reports that one white male and one white female Carrolton student thought it was a good idea to post a video to TikTok of themselves in a bathroom mirror performing a mock cooking show .
The female student begins saying , “ Hey , today we ’ re making ... ” followed by the camera zooming down to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” written on a piece of notebook paper which the male student read aloud .
The students begin pouring cups of water with labels representing “ ingredients ” over the piece of paper .
“ First we have ‘ black , ’ ” the girl can be heard saying .
“ Next we have ‘ don ’ t have a dad , ’ ” the male student continued .
“ Ingredients ” also included “ eating watermelon and fried chicken , ” which isn ’ t as offensive as it is stupid because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our affinity for fried chicken or watermelon—nigga , fried chicken and watermelon are delicious .
One of the cups was labeled “ robs people.
” The male student fills this cup multiple times implying that black people rob “ specifically whites ” very often despite the fact that crime statistics show that most crimes are intraracial .
The one cup that the two students left empty was labeled “ makes good choices , ” implying that we don ’ t .
Of course , anyone with a brain would recognize the irony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a shining example of a decidedly bad choice—one that ended in their expulsions .
“ Tonight it has been brought to my attention that an inappropriate video was created on the TikTok social media platform , ” Carrollton City Schools Superintendent Mark Albertus wrote on Twitter Thursday .
“ Please know that this video has been addressed immediately and any student involved in the production of this video will face serious consequences .
Carrollton City Schools ’ top priority is the health and well-being of our students and this type of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that the video is “ not representative of the district ’ s respect for all people , ” and that “ the racist behavior observed in the video easily violates this standard.
” “ They are no longer students at Carrollton High School , ” he added .
This leaves us with one question and a quote from Chris Tucker ’ s “ Smokey ” from the movie Friday : “ How the fuck you get fired , on your day off ?
” Because , seriously , you got to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expelled when school isn ’ t even in session .

Some students at Carrollton High School in Carrollton City, Georgia managed to get themselves expelled—despite class not being in session due to the ongoing national health emergency—because they hadn’t yet figured out that viral racism has consequences.
Newsweek reports that one white male and one white female Carrolton student thought it was a good idea to post a video to TikTok of themselves in a bathroom mirror performing a mock cooking show.
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The female student begins saying, “Hey, today we’re making...” followed by the camera zooming down to the sink showing the word “niggers” written on a piece of notebook paper which the male student read aloud.
The students begin pouring cups of water with labels representing “ingredients” over the piece of paper.
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“First we have ‘black,’” the girl can be heard saying. “Next we have ‘don’t have a dad,’” the male student continued. “Ingredients” also included “eating watermelon and fried chicken,” which isn’t as offensive as it is stupid because black people aren’t typically ashamed of our affinity for fried chicken or watermelon—nigga, fried chicken and watermelon are delicious.
One of the cups was labeled “robs people.” The male student fills this cup multiple times implying that black people rob “specifically whites” very often despite the fact that crime statistics show that most crimes are intraracial.
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The one cup that the two students left empty was labeled “makes good choices,” implying that we don’t. Of course, anyone with a brain would recognize the irony in that seeing as the video proved to be a shining example of a decidedly bad choice—one that ended in their expulsions.
“Tonight it has been brought to my attention that an inappropriate video was created on the TikTok social media platform,” Carrollton City Schools Superintendent Mark Albertus wrote on Twitter Thursday. “Please know that this video has been addressed immediately and any student involved in the production of this video will face serious consequences. Carrollton City Schools’ top priority is the health and well-being of our students and this type of behavior will not be tolerated.”
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Albertus said that the video is “not representative of the district’s respect for all people,” and that “the racist behavior observed in the video easily violates this standard.”
“They are no longer students at Carrollton High School,” he added.
This leaves us with one question and a quote from Chris Tucker’s “Smokey” from the movie Friday: “How the fuck you get fired, on your day off?”
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Because, seriously, you got to be a couple of stupid motherfuckers to get expelled when school isn’t even in session.