theroot--2020-11-29--Wilton Gregory Has Become the First African-American Cardinal in the Catholic Church

The Catholic Church has elected Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington , D.C. to the rank of cardinal , making him the first African American in history to hold that title .
Gregory was elevated to a cardinal in an installation ceremony held in Rome over the weekend , reports CNN .
Gregory , 72 , already the highest-ranking African-American Catholic in US history , told CNN this week that he has been praying , writing homilies and letters to well-wishers , and reflecting on his new role .
“ It ’ s been a time to thank God for this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the life of the church in the United States , ” Gregory said .
“ I hope it ’ s a sign to the African American community that the Catholic Church has a great reverence , respect and esteem for the people , for my people of color.
” As a Cardinal , Gregory will be one of the Pope ’ s closest advisers and one of only 120 or so men who will elect the next pontiff .
Before Francis chose Gregory as Archbishop of Washington last year , he also served @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and in Atlanta .
Gregory , who was not born Catholic but converted to the religion while in school , said that he anticipates being a “ voice for the African American community in the pope ’ s ear , ” according to the Washington Post .
“ It is also an important recognition that the African American , the Black Catholic community , is an important component within the larger , universal church , ” Gregory added of the pope ’ s decision to elevate him to the rank of cardinal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more woke pontiff than those before him , and this weekend also appointed bishops from Rwanda , Brunei , Chile and the Philippines as new cardinals .
The pope has spoken out against the police killing of George Floyd , and just this week met with a delegation of NBA players to hear about their efforts to protest racial injustice in America .
The shift towards elevating historically marginalized peoples in the Catholic Church likely comes from a recognition of the cultural realities of a world in which it seeks to continue being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of course , the Catholic Church ’ s claim to moral leadership has been dealt a blow in recent years due to overwhelming reports of incidents of sexual abuse in the church that were allegedly hushed up by the Vatican .

The Catholic Church has elected Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington, D.C. to the rank of cardinal, making him the first African American in history to hold that title.
Gregory was elevated to a cardinal in an installation ceremony held in Rome over the weekend, reports CNN.
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Gregory, 72, already the highest-ranking African-American Catholic in US history, told CNN this week that he has been praying, writing homilies and letters to well-wishers, and reflecting on his new role. “It’s been a time to thank God for this unique moment in my life and in the life of the church in the United States,” Gregory said. “I hope it’s a sign to the African American community that the Catholic Church has a great reverence, respect and esteem for the people, for my people of color.” As a Cardinal, Gregory will be one of the Pope’s closest advisers and one of only 120 or so men who will elect the next pontiff. Before Francis chose Gregory as Archbishop of Washington last year, he also served as a bishop in Belleville, Illinois, and in Atlanta.
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Gregory, who was not born Catholic but converted to the religion while in school, said that he anticipates being a “voice for the African American community in the pope’s ear,” according to the Washington Post.
“It is also an important recognition that the African American, the Black Catholic community, is an important component within the larger, universal church,” Gregory added of the pope’s decision to elevate him to the rank of cardinal.
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Pope Francis has emerged as a more woke pontiff than those before him, and this weekend also appointed bishops from Rwanda, Brunei, Chile and the Philippines as new cardinals. The pope has spoken out against the police killing of George Floyd, and just this week met with a delegation of NBA players to hear about their efforts to protest racial injustice in America.
The shift towards elevating historically marginalized peoples in the Catholic Church likely comes from a recognition of the cultural realities of a world in which it seeks to continue being seen as a leading religious institution. Of course, the Catholic Church’s claim to moral leadership has been dealt a blow in recent years due to overwhelming reports of incidents of sexual abuse in the church that were allegedly hushed up by the Vatican.


theroot--2020-11-29--Bid Adieu To No-Shave November With 30% off Viking Revolution Beard and Shaving Products and Kits

December is almost here , which means that those who didn ’ t shave in honor of raising awareness and/or money for cancer will be off the hook soon .
Why not treat yourself to some new products to give yourself a smooth shave or a groomed beard ?
Today Viking Revolution is offering 30 % off select b eard and s having p roducts in a deal you won ’ t want to miss .
I ’ m personally eyeing this l uxury s afety r azor s having k it which seems like it would make an ideal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At only $ 42 , it includes a s afety r azor , 10 b lades , a badger s having b rush , a s having b owl , s having s oap , p reshave o il , a ftershave b alm , and a nifty little stand to keep essentials clean .
Next up , we have this beard care kit for $ 19 which includes a w ooden b oars h air b eard b rush , a d ouble-s ided p ocket b eard c omb , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , c itrus b eard s tyling b alm , and small s cissors ideal for a trim .
For the dry winter months , this $ 19 beard care conditioner kit is also a fantastic find .
Not only are kits on sale , but you can also grab a variety of beard balms and oils for $ 13 and under .
These would be sure to make great stocking stuffers for someone on your list !

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December is almost here, which means that those who didn’t shave in honor of raising awareness and/or money for cancer will be off the hook soon. Why not treat yourself to some new products to give yourself a smooth shave or a groomed beard?
Today Viking Revolution is offering 30% off select b eard and s having p roducts in a deal you won’t want to miss.
I’m personally eyeing this l uxury s afety r azor s having k it which seems like it would make an ideal gift for several people in my life. At only $42, it includes a s afety r azor, 10 b lades, a badger s having b rush, a s having b owl, s having s oap, p reshave o il, a ftershave b alm, and a nifty little stand to keep essentials clean.
Next up, we have this beard care kit for $19 which includes a w ooden b oars h air b eard b rush, a d ouble-s ided p ocket b eard c omb, fragrance-free b eard c are o il, c itrus b eard s tyling b alm, and small s cissors ideal for a trim. For the dry winter months, this $19 beard care conditioner kit is also a fantastic find.
Not only are kits on sale, but you can also grab a variety of beard balms and oils for $13 and under. These would be sure to make great stocking stuffers for someone on your list!


theroot--2020-11-29--Diamond and Silk Return to Share Their Hot Mess Expertise on So-Called Election Fraud With a Boost F

Diamond and Silk Return to Share Their Hot Mess Expertise on So-Called Election Fraud With a Boost From Trump

After losing yet another court case to challenge the election ’ s results , not to mention requesting numerous recounts that have confirmed over and over again that Joe Biden received the majority of votes to be the next president , outgoing President Donald Trump is still shamelessly pushing the lie that all the facts showing he lost the election are fraud .
His latest attempt to keep that sad lie going is to promote the notoriously shameless duo Diamond and Silk , and their inexpert analysis that election fraud is to blame for 80 million Americans choosing President-elect Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted a video of the two grifting women , whose real names are Lynette Hardaway and Rochelle Richardson , on the conservative media platform Newsmax purporting to help people “ understand voter fraud.
” You can almost see the smirks of silliness lurking on the faces of Diamond and Silk as they read off of what appears to be a script of foolishness , though the sneaky smiles may just be evidence of their joy at being employed as conservative stooges again after being fired from Fox News earlier this year .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and given to Biden , that ’ s the fraud inside of the system , ” says one of the women ( I still can ’ t tell which is Diamond and which is Silk ) , exhibiting the kind of absurd logic that the Trump campaign is leaning on to try and convince anyone who is still listening that he has a claim to the presidency .
What really cracked me up was the duo asking , apparently in all seriousness , “ What was the legal reason for stopping the voting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is going to have to go to the U.S. Supreme Court , because some constitutional laws were broken here , ” one of them added , suggesting that voting concluding at the end of election day is an outrageous concept that needs to be challenged in the highest court in the land .
Obviously the law means nothing to these two , who likely don ’ t understand it outside of how they can use it as part of their comedy routine to pretend they have any understanding of how the electoral process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Diamond and Silk for getting some more coins out of a sinking ship , I guess .
They spent most of the weekend trending on Twitter due to the bump in relevancy they got from the increasingly irrelevant President Trump .

After losing yet another court case to challenge the election’s results, not to mention requesting numerous recounts that have confirmed over and over again that Joe Biden received the majority of votes to be the next president, outgoing President Donald Trump is still shamelessly pushing the lie that all the facts showing he lost the election are fraud.
His latest attempt to keep that sad lie going is to promote the notoriously shameless duo Diamond and Silk, and their inexpert analysis that election fraud is to blame for 80 million Americans choosing President-elect Biden over Trump.
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On Saturday the president posted a video of the two grifting women, whose real names are Lynette Hardaway and Rochelle Richardson, on the conservative media platform Newsmax purporting to help people “understand voter fraud.”
You can almost see the smirks of silliness lurking on the faces of Diamond and Silk as they read off of what appears to be a script of foolishness, though the sneaky smiles may just be evidence of their joy at being employed as conservative stooges again after being fired from Fox News earlier this year.
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“The votes was pulled from Donald Trump and given to Biden, that’s the fraud inside of the system,” says one of the women (I still can’t tell which is Diamond and which is Silk), exhibiting the kind of absurd logic that the Trump campaign is leaning on to try and convince anyone who is still listening that he has a claim to the presidency.
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What really cracked me up was the duo asking, apparently in all seriousness, “What was the legal reason for stopping the voting on election night?”
“This is going to have to go to the U.S. Supreme Court, because some constitutional laws were broken here,” one of them added, suggesting that voting concluding at the end of election day is an outrageous concept that needs to be challenged in the highest court in the land.
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Obviously the law means nothing to these two, who likely don’t understand it outside of how they can use it as part of their comedy routine to pretend they have any understanding of how the electoral process or court system works.
But congratulations to Diamond and Silk for getting some more coins out of a sinking ship, I guess. They spent most of the weekend trending on Twitter due to the bump in relevancy they got from the increasingly irrelevant President Trump.


theroot--2020-11-29--Former NBA Player Nate Robinson Knocked Out in Boxing Match Against YouTube Creator Jake Paul

In a strange match-up that only makes sense in 2020 ( and even then , just barely ) , former NBA player Nate Robinson squared up in the boxing ring against YouT uber Jake Paul on Saturday night and lost .
The undercard match-up came as a lead-up to the headline fight between boxing veterans Mike Tyson and Roy Jones at the Staples Center in Los Angeles , reports ESPN .
“ I ’ m fighting for my brothers in the NBA , athletes across the world , and most importantly my children , ” Robinson , who formerly played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the pay-per-view tournament .
But it turns out that confidence may have been a little misplaced , as Paul , a 23-year-old content creator , ended up knocking Robinson out in the second round .
He was knocked down in the first round rushing at Paul when Paul ( 2-0 , 2 KO ) hit him just above the ear .
In the second round , Paul hit Robinson on the forehead to knock him down again .
Somehow , Robinson got up again .
It wasn ’ t for long .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Paul just timed his punch to one of Robinson ’ s aggressive moves forward , knocking him out completely .
Paul landed eight punches .
Three of them led to knockdowns , including the overhand right that ended the fight .
Paul said he fought with a broken nose after falling on his face meditating and couldn ’ t spar until recently .
He said he is now going to focus on his music but added , “ I ’ m willing to be patient ” with his boxing career , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sport .
It ’ s tough to judge what level of skill the 23-year-old Paul has , because Robinson had no experience .
Far be it for me to question a man ’ s confidence in his ability to dabble in a professional sport he ’ s never practiced seriously , and on a widely broadcast stage at that .
But a little judiciousness may have saved Robinson from what appeared to be an embarrassing bout in the ring , complete with commentator Snoop Dogg launching into “ Precious Lord , Take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grievous beating Robinson was getting from YouT ube ’ s Great White Hope : Then again , nothing beats a try but a fail , and at the very least Robinson helped provide some much needed entertainment as Twitter didn ’ t let up with the commentary about his KO : Robinson appears to have taken the loss on the chin and afterwards posted on Instagram , “ It wasn ’ t the outcome that we wanted , but I ’ m thankful for the opportunity to fight on the biggest stage that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the night between Tyson and Jones , ended up being called a draw .

In a strange match-up that only makes sense in 2020 (and even then, just barely), former NBA player Nate Robinson squared up in the boxing ring against YouT uber Jake Paul on Saturday night and lost.
The undercard match-up came as a lead-up to the headline fight between boxing veterans Mike Tyson and Roy Jones at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, reports ESPN.
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“I’m fighting for my brothers in the NBA, athletes across the world, and most importantly my children,” Robinson, who formerly played for the Knicks, confidently said ahead of the pay-per-view tournament.
But it turns out that confidence may have been a little misplaced, as Paul, a 23-year-old content creator, ended up knocking Robinson out in the second round.
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From ESPN:
He was knocked down in the first round rushing at Paul when Paul (2-0, 2 KO) hit him just above the ear. In the second round, Paul hit Robinson on the forehead to knock him down again. Somehow, Robinson got up again. It wasn’t for long. Robinson once again ran into Paul, and Paul just timed his punch to one of Robinson’s aggressive moves forward, knocking him out completely. Paul landed eight punches. Three of them led to knockdowns, including the overhand right that ended the fight. Paul said he fought with a broken nose after falling on his face meditating and couldn’t spar until recently. He said he is now going to focus on his music but added, “I’m willing to be patient” with his boxing career, and he believes he has a future in the sport. It’s tough to judge what level of skill the 23-year-old Paul has, because Robinson had no experience.
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Far be it for me to question a man’s confidence in his ability to dabble in a professional sport he’s never practiced seriously, and on a widely broadcast stage at that. But a little judiciousness may have saved Robinson from what appeared to be an embarrassing bout in the ring, complete with commentator Snoop Dogg launching into “Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” while witnessing the grievous beating Robinson was getting from YouT ube’s Great White Hope:
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Then again, nothing beats a try but a fail, and at the very least Robinson helped provide some much needed entertainment as Twitter didn’t let up with the commentary about his KO:
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Robinson appears to have taken the loss on the chin and afterwards posted on Instagram, “It wasn’t the outcome that we wanted, but I’m thankful for the opportunity to fight on the biggest stage that there has been.”
The headline fight of the night between Tyson and Jones, ended up being called a draw.


theroot--2020-11-28--Here Are All the Cyber Monday 2020 Self-Care Deals To Get You Through the Holiday Season

And so the holidaze begins .
As we all search for gifts for ourselves and loved ones for the plethora of holidays we ’ ll be celebrating throughout the month of December , it might be easier to find lifestyle Cyber Monday deals all in one place .
That ’ s where I come in .
I ’ ve compiled all the best Cyber Monday deals to get you through the holiday season .
From skincare to CBD , to homemade cocktails , I ’ ve got my eye open on everything so you can chill the hell out even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Let ’ s get to it !
If you love your eyebrows filled in and eyeshadow to make your eyes pop , make it your business to take advantage of Benefit Cosmetics 25 % off sitewide sale for Cyber Monday .
It ’ s 25 % off everything—including their holiday sets with the code FRIYAY .
If you grab some now , you ’ ll be glammed up for New Years ’ !
From now until Monday , you can get up to 50 % off prescription and non-prescription sun— and eyeglasses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been waiting on the day when you can finally get a pair of aviators to top off your cute outfit .
I personally have my eye on a pair of round eyeglasses with red trim , what about you ?
We all know the best way to indulge is to relax and unwind at the end of the day with a face mask .
Well , Glam Glow ’ s Oxygenating Bubble Sheet mask is a fun way to get your skin moisturized and clean !
For $ 10 because of a Cyber @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to lift excess dirt from your pores as the mask itself bubbles up , leaving your face clean and clear .
Moisturize the dry skin away with Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream .
The mini size is $ 20 and because it ’ s so rich in Cupuaçu Butter , acai , and coconut oil , just a pinch will do the trick .
Love yourself this year and grab it before it ’ s gone !
Elegant jewelry doesn ’ t have to be expensive .
Thanks to Mejuri @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pair of 14K gold earrings for under $ 150 and necklaces for less than $ 350 .
I personally have these mini gold hoops on my Christmas wishlist .
But even if you aren ’ t as simplistic as me , you should check out this personable Snake Ring to shake things up .
If you ’ re thinking of gifting something a little more heartfelt and thoughtful , I ’ d recommend a Pandora bracelet .
Yes , it ’ s basically a grown-up version of a charm bracelet , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life can both can customize a bracelet to your hearts ’ desire .
I ’ ve gotten my mother and my sisters a couple of charms these past couple of years , and they ’ ve loved each and every one .
If they ’ re more a fan of aesthetics , you can purchase pretty charms , or match it with their eclectic sense of style .
It ’ s an easy and fun way to bond .
Whew , all the food lovers rejoice !
The Ninja Foodi pressure cooker , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down to $ 120 , which is 52 % off the original list price .
For all who don ’ t understand the magic of this cute kitchen appliance , you can air fry literally whatever you want ( fries , chicken wings , even BROCOLLI ! )
, and can use the pressure cooker to make juicy , savory meats and stews in a fraction of the time it would take on a traditional stove .
I have a similar one , and let me tell y ’ all .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wings , and even mashed potatoes in this bad boy .
It ’ s a mistake not to grab one before they ’ re all gone .
Welcome to Cyber Monday , all .
We ’ ve got a Kyoku 5-Piece knife set that ’ s 20 % off its original list price bringing the price down to $ 80 .
You can chop , slice , and dice to your heart ’ s desire while knowing you ’ ve got a good deal .
The set comes with a chef knife , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knife , and a paring knife , all made from Japanese high carbon steel .
Whatcha waiting for ?
As an early Cyber Monday deal , Macy ’ s has an awesome sale on an AeroGarden Harvest Slim .
For a low $ 80 , you ’ ll get a counter-sized greenhouse ready to grow your favorite herbs for cooking .
It has a LED light to keep the sunshine and a system to remind you to water your plants .
Apparently , the plants can grow five times faster and can reach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You ’ ll also get a gourmet herbs starter packet which includes Genovese basil , curly parsley , dill , mint , thyme , Thai basil , and some liquid plant food because they WILL get hungry and deserve the world if they are to live their best life and thrive .
This is a great option for people who love cooking and use herbs all year , especially when it ’ s cold out .
Get your Thanksgiving living room look together with a Full Snap eyeshadow and mini mascara set from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It includes six mattes and shimmers to make your eyes POP for those selfies on Instagram and cute little TikTok videos .
You ’ ll also get a mini mascara for your eyelashes , defining your eye shape and completing the look .
Grab it before it ’ s gone !
Had a long week.
?
Same .
Why not kick it with some CBD goods to bring your weekend relaxation to another level ?
We will even help you out with an exclusive offer of 50 % off all products with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not sure where to start , we recommend checking out Cornbread Hemp ’ s CBD oil .
The company claims it ’ s the strongest USDA-certified whole plant organic CBD oil you ’ ll find .
You can get a bottle of the original stuff ( which has 25mg CBD per milliliter ) for $ 55 .
If you want even more CBD goodness packed into every drop , the extra strength version is available with 50mg per milliliter in a larger bottle for $ 82 after discount .
Cornbread Hemp ships to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money-back guarantee if you ’ re not happy with their products , making this purchase the least stressful thing about your weekend .
If you ’ ve been looking for a gift for your makeup-obsessed friend , check out this Tartelette Amazonian clay eyeshadow gift set—a pack of three palettes for a low $ 49 .
You ’ ll get neutral , bronze , and pink/plum shades for whatever makeup look you can think of .
Tarte Cosmetics is a dope , vegan brand , so you ’ ll feel better about consumption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look .
Give your lips a dash of color with a limited edition , Yves Saint Laurent Mini Rouge Couture lipstick set .
At $ 50 , this one ’ s for the makeup-obsessed person in your life .
You ’ ll receive four different shades to fit your fancy in a satin finish , which is just as classic as the brand YSL .
For a low $ 36 , Fenty Beauty ’ s Holo Daze mini gloss bomb collection adorns your lips with four moisturizing lip colors made to top off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is your lips won ’ t even get sticky , which is 100 % the reason everyone hates lip gloss .
Trust in Rihanna and buy the damn makeup !
Moisturize your lips and grace them with a holographic shine .
Huda Beauty ’ s silk hydrating lip balm , only $ 17 , has soybean and licorice extracts for a non-sticky sheen and hyaluronic acid to keep your lips from cracking when exposed to the fall and winter dry air .
What are you waiting for ?
Winter is coming , just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to prevent chapped lips is to get a lip balm that really works .
From personal experience , Jack Black lip balm is the truth .
It has a natural mint flavor that gives you a satisfying tingle when applied and will last for the majority of the day without having to re-apply .
Plus , a three-pack is $ 22 , which is on the more expensive side , but I promise you won ’ t use the other two for at LEAST a couple of months .
Think of it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sometimes we need a refresher .
Well , for a low $ 5 you can try Mario Badescu face spray .
Made with aloe , herbs , and rosewater , it ’ s a great midday skincare pick-me-up , especially if your skin is on the dry side .
It moisturizes your face while also cutting excess oil like a toner , and it ’ s super affordable .
It honestly sells itself .
Ella Paradis is still having a 60 % off tons of sex toys this holiday season with the promo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ queen of queens , the Lelo Sona 2 Cruise .
It stimulates your clitoris with small puffs of air that can be automatically controlled by the pressure you ( or a partner ) use when you ’ re getting down to business .
It also comes with multiple speeds and rhythms to get you hot , bothered , and ultimately sated .
Whatcha waiting for ?
Check the gift for your skincare-obsessed friend off your list with a Glow Recipe Glow Together set for a decent $ 34 .
It includes their famous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Watermelon Glow Ultra Fine Mist .
The sleeping mask is made with watermelon extract and hyaluronic acid to moisturize your face overnight for a dewy glow the next morning .
The Ultra Fine Mist does great as a midday toner , to refresh your face throughout the day and cut a bit of oil , keeping your face cool , calm , and collected .
Plus , it smells like Jolly Ranchers .
What are you waiting for ?
Skincare mavericks Ole Henriksen came through for the holidays .
If you need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out the Pre-Party Juice makeup prep set , made to make your skin glow right before you apply makeup , or even the Happy Juice brightening skincare set , made to make your skin healthy and bright over time .
Known for its Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask , Glow Recipe made its claim to fame with its pastel packaging and skincare line with fruit extracts to really make your skin , well , glow .
Two of my faves that I was lucky enough to try out were the Glowing Skin Trio and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Skin Trio includes their classic Blueberry Bounce gentle cleanser , Avocado Melt retinol eye sleeping mask , and Banana Soufflè moisture cream .
When used before bed , it gives you soft , moisturized skin , plus they smell amazing .
Seriously , don ’ t use these when you ’ re hungry !
If you ’ re a fan of the classics , the Glow Together Set for $ 34 is your best bet .
It comes with the Watermelon sleeping mask that illuminates your skin while you sleep for a nice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next day , as well as the Watermelon Glow Ultra Fine Mist for a mid-day skincare pick-me-up .
I ’ d recommend the two for the skincare-obsessed members of your family .
They ’ probably had it on their list of things to try , anyway .
We all need to chill the hell out every once in a while .
In comes Sunday Scaries , named for the well , Sunday scaries .
The fruit-punch flavored CBD oil had me relaxing in about 10 minutes , and the chews give me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need these days since the pandemic has made me a tad neurotic .
Your strong stressed-out friends ( please check on them ) will thank you .
Nomad is known for its minimalist , yet stylish power stations , made with three power coils to give a continuous charge to your phone no matter how you place it .
After testing out its Apple Watch Base Station , I found it can also charge my Apple Watch Series 6 without any drama , which everyone needs less of in 2020 ( drama , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also a fan of their slim straps , a recent endeavor to cast their net to women , and honestly ?
I ’ m impressed !
The straps , made of Horween leather , are smooth and can last through rain and multiple handwashings .
They ’ re also thin enough not to overpower small wrists , making them a perfect gift for anyone wanting something classically efficient .
Luckily for you , Nomad is having a Cyber Monday sale on their Modern Slim Straps and their rugged iPhone 12 cases , bringing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 30 , respectively .
Love to see it .

Ignacia on Kinja Deals, shared by Jordan McMahon to The Root

And so the holidaze begins. As we all search for gifts for ourselves and loved ones for the plethora of holidays we’ll be celebrating throughout the month of December, it might be easier to find lifestyle Cyber Monday deals all in one place. That’s where I come in. I’ve compiled all the best Cyber Monday deals to get you through the holiday season. From skincare to CBD, to homemade cocktails, I’ve got my eye open on everything so you can chill the hell out even while the world is going to hell. Let’s get to it!
All my naturals, rejoice because Tracee Ellis Ross’ hair care line, Pattern is only $18, which is $9 off the original list price of $25. While it isn’t completely sulfate-free, the conditioner is still gentle and can moisturize dry hair. I’ve used it on my hair and it’s w orked wonders. Grab it before it’s gone!
Hey, hey. If you’re looking for some makeup remover wipes, you should check out this sale at Ulta Beauty. Because of Cyber Monday, Neutrogena Products are 25% off! They’re soft and gently take off makeup without irritating your skin.
If you love your eyebrows filled in and eyeshadow to make your eyes pop, make it your business to take advantage of Benefit Cosmetics 25% off sitewide sale for Cyber Monday. It’s 25% off everything—including their holiday sets with the code FRIYAY. If you grab some now, you’ll be glammed up for New Years’!
From now until Monday, you can get up to 50% off prescription and non-prescription sun— and eyeglasses at Ray-Ban. If you’ve been waiting on the day when you can finally get a pair of aviators to top off your cute outfit. I personally have my eye on a pair of round eyeglasses with red trim, what about you?
We all know the best way to indulge is to relax and unwind at the end of the day with a face mask. Well, Glam Glow’s Oxygenating Bubble Sheet mask is a fun way to get your skin moisturized and clean! For $10 because of a Cyber Monday sale, you’ll be able to lift excess dirt from your pores as the mask itself bubbles up, leaving your face clean and clear.
Moisturize the dry skin away with Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. The mini size is $20 and because it’s so rich in Cupuaçu Butter, acai, and coconut oil, just a pinch will do the trick. Love yourself this year and grab it before it’s gone!
Elegant jewelry doesn’t have to be expensive. Thanks to Mejuri, you can get your hands on a pair of 14K gold earrings for under $150 and necklaces for less than $350. I personally have these mini gold hoops on my Christmas wishlist. But even if you aren’t as simplistic as me, you should check out this personable Snake Ring to shake things up.
If you’re thinking of gifting something a little more heartfelt and thoughtful, I’d recommend a Pandora bracelet. Yes, it’s basically a grown-up version of a charm bracelet, but you and that special person in your life can both can customize a bracelet to your hearts’ desire. I’ve gotten my mother and my sisters a couple of charms these past couple of years, and they’ve loved each and every one. If they’re more a fan of aesthetics, you can purchase pretty charms, or match it with their eclectic sense of style. It’s an easy and fun way to bond.
Whew, all the food lovers rejoice! The Ninja Foodi pressure cooker, tender crisper, and air fryer is down to $120, which is 52% off the original list price. For all who don’t understand the magic of this cute kitchen appliance, you can air fry literally whatever you want (fries, chicken wings, even BROCOLLI!), and can use the pressure cooker to make juicy, savory meats and stews in a fraction of the time it would take on a traditional stove. I have a similar one, and let me tell y’all. I’ve made baby back ribs, chicken wings, and even mashed potatoes in this bad boy. It’s a mistake not to grab one before they’re all gone.
Welcome to Cyber Monday, all. We’ve got a Kyoku 5-Piece knife set that’s 20% off its original list price bringing the price down to $80. You can chop, slice, and dice to your heart’s desire while knowing you’ve got a good deal. The set comes with a chef knife, bread knife, boning knife, utility knife, and a paring knife, all made from Japanese high carbon steel. Whatcha waiting for?
AeroGarden Harvest Slim | $80 | Macy’s
As an early Cyber Monday deal, Macy’s has an awesome sale on an AeroGarden Harvest Slim. For a low $80, you’ll get a counter-sized greenhouse ready to grow your favorite herbs for cooking. It has a LED light to keep the sunshine and a system to remind you to water your plants. Apparently, the plants can grow five times faster and can reach up to 12" in height.
You’ll also get a gourmet herbs starter packet which includes Genovese basil, curly parsley, dill, mint, thyme, Thai basil, and some liquid plant food because they WILL get hungry and deserve the world if they are to live their best life and thrive. This is a great option for people who love cooking and use herbs all year, especially when it’s cold out.
Get your Thanksgiving living room look together with a Full Snap eyeshadow and mini mascara set from Fenty Beauty, only $20. It includes six mattes and shimmers to make your eyes POP for those selfies on Instagram and cute little TikTok videos. You’ll also get a mini mascara for your eyelashes, defining your eye shape and completing the look. Grab it before it’s gone!
Had a long week.? Same. Why not kick it with some CBD goods to bring your weekend relaxation to another level? We will even help you out with an exclusive offer of 50% off all products with the code JOY.
If you’re not sure where to start, we recommend checking out Cornbread Hemp’s CBD oil. The company claims it’s the strongest USDA-certified whole plant organic CBD oil you’ll find. You can get a bottle of the original stuff (which has 25mg CBD per milliliter) for $55. If you want even more CBD goodness packed into every drop, the extra strength version is available with 50mg per milliliter in a larger bottle for $82 after discount.
Cornbread Hemp ships to all 50 states and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re not happy with their products, making this purchase the least stressful thing about your weekend.
If you’ve been looking for a gift for your makeup-obsessed friend, check out this Tartelette Amazonian clay eyeshadow gift set—a pack of three palettes for a low $49. You’ll get neutral, bronze, and pink/plum shades for whatever makeup look you can think of. Tarte Cosmetics is a dope, vegan brand, so you’ll feel better about consumption while you craft a totally amazing eyeshadow look.
Give your lips a dash of color with a limited edition, Yves Saint Laurent Mini Rouge Couture lipstick set. At $50, this one’s for the makeup-obsessed person in your life. You’ll receive four different shades to fit your fancy in a satin finish, which is just as classic as the brand YSL.
For a low $36, Fenty Beauty’s Holo Daze mini gloss bomb collection adorns your lips with four moisturizing lip colors made to top off your makeup look. The best part is your lips won’t even get sticky, which is 100% the reason everyone hates lip gloss. Trust in Rihanna and buy the damn makeup!
Moisturize your lips and grace them with a holographic shine. Huda Beauty’s silk hydrating lip balm, only $17, has soybean and licorice extracts for a non-sticky sheen and hyaluronic acid to keep your lips from cracking when exposed to the fall and winter dry air. What are you waiting for?
Winter is coming, just like the Starks said. A good way to prevent chapped lips is to get a lip balm that really works. From personal experience, Jack Black lip balm is the truth. It has a natural mint flavor that gives you a satisfying tingle when applied and will last for the majority of the day without having to re-apply. Plus, a three-pack is $22, which is on the more expensive side, but I promise you won’t use the other two for at LEAST a couple of months. Think of it as an investment against ashy lips.
Sometimes we need a refresher. Well, for a low $5 you can try Mario Badescu face spray. Made with aloe, herbs, and rosewater, it’s a great midday skincare pick-me-up, especially if your skin is on the dry side. It moisturizes your face while also cutting excess oil like a toner, and it’s super affordable. It honestly sells itself.
Ella Paradis is still having a 60% off tons of sex toys this holiday season with the promo code COZY. Among them is the queen of queens, the Lelo Sona 2 Cruise. It stimulates your clitoris with small puffs of air that can be automatically controlled by the pressure you (or a partner) use when you’re getting down to business. It also comes with multiple speeds and rhythms to get you hot, bothered, and ultimately sated. Whatcha waiting for?
Check the gift for your skincare-obsessed friend off your list with a Glow Recipe Glow Together set for a decent $34. It includes their famous Watermelon Sleeping Mask as well as the Watermelon Glow Ultra Fine Mist. The sleeping mask is made with watermelon extract and hyaluronic acid to moisturize your face overnight for a dewy glow the next morning. The Ultra Fine Mist does great as a midday toner, to refresh your face throughout the day and cut a bit of oil, keeping your face cool, calm, and collected. Plus, it smells like Jolly Ranchers. What are you waiting for?
Ole Henriksen
Skincare mavericks Ole Henriksen came through for the holidays. If you need to prep for a small get-together, try out the Pre-Party Juice makeup prep set, made to make your skin glow right before you apply makeup, or even the Happy Juice brightening skincare set, made to make your skin healthy and bright over time.
Known for its Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask, Glow Recipe made its claim to fame with its pastel packaging and skincare line with fruit extracts to really make your skin, well, glow.
Two of my faves that I was lucky enough to try out were the Glowing Skin Trio and the Glow Together set. The Glowing Skin Trio includes their classic Blueberry Bounce gentle cleanser, Avocado Melt retinol eye sleeping mask, and Banana Soufflè moisture cream. When used before bed, it gives you soft, moisturized skin, plus they smell amazing. Seriously, don’t use these when you’re hungry!
If you’re a fan of the classics, the Glow Together Set for $34 is your best bet. It comes with the Watermelon sleeping mask that illuminates your skin while you sleep for a nice, glassy, and dewy skin for the next day, as well as the Watermelon Glow Ultra Fine Mist for a mid-day skincare pick-me-up.
I’d recommend the two for the skincare-obsessed members of your family. They’ probably had it on their list of things to try, anyway.
We all need to chill the hell out every once in a while. In comes Sunday Scaries, named for the well, Sunday scaries. The fruit-punch flavored CBD oil had me relaxing in about 10 minutes, and the chews give me uninterrupted sleep, which is all I need these days since the pandemic has made me a tad neurotic. Your strong stressed-out friends (please check on them) will thank you.
Nomad is known for its minimalist, yet stylish power stations, made with three power coils to give a continuous charge to your phone no matter how you place it. After testing out its Apple Watch Base Station, I found it can also charge my Apple Watch Series 6 without any drama, which everyone needs less of in 2020 (drama, not charging).
I’m also a fan of their slim straps, a recent endeavor to cast their net to women, and honestly? I’m impressed! The straps, made of Horween leather, are smooth and can last through rain and multiple handwashings. They’re also thin enough not to overpower small wrists, making them a perfect gift for anyone wanting something classically efficient.
Luckily for you, Nomad is having a Cyber Monday sale on their Modern Slim Straps and their rugged iPhone 12 cases, bringing the prices down to $40 and $30, respectively. Love to see it.


theroot--2020-11-30--Soul Train Awards 2020: Y'all Thought the Hip Hop Awards Was the Only Show With a Cypher?!

Black Hollywood has awakened from its Thanksgiving weekend ‘ itis-induced nap and prepared itself for yet another awards show !
This time , it ’ s the Soul Train Awards , presented by BET .
Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold were the hosts for the night once again—the only difference is they weren ’ t MC-ing on a huge stadium stage .
This awards show was much more intimate , like a cool laid-back concert at the House of Blues .
“ This is the year of the Black woman !
” Arnold exclaimed , right after the two ladies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Savage ” Challenge ( which is pretty damn popular at awards shows this year , I see ) .
And yes , they brought their sister-friend banter just the way we love it .
Arnold even jokingly sang Campbell ’ s “ Steel Here ” and I fell out .
The Soul Train Certified Award went to Brandy !
“ God is more than good , ” Brandy gushed as she accepted the award .
Kirk Franklin took home the Best Gospel/Inspirational award and accepted it at home , too—in his pajamas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dead , it ’ s in everything .
We are forever !
” H.E.R .
said in her acceptance speech when she won the Best R & B/Soul Female Artist award .
H.E.R .
presented Monica with the Lady of Soul Award .
“ To everyone who has ever supported me , I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart because the little girl who was constantly told what she couldn ’ t do did it because you ’ ve been there and because you ’ ve continuously supported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speech .
She then reminded everyone why she was named Lady of Soul with a reminiscing rendition of her hits including , “ Everything to Me , ” “ Don ’ t Take It Personal ( Just One of Dem Days ) , ” “ Before You Walk Out Of My Life , “ Angel of Mine ” and “ So Gone.
” Brandy performed snippets of “ Say Something ” and “ Borderline ” from her album , B7 .
Ella Mai brought us sparkly pinstripe fitted zoot suit vibes with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Jazmine Sullivan took us back to Black & White and a segregationist stage with her performance of “ Lost One ” then we were back in color with “ Pick Up Your Feelings.
” Andra Day reminisced about her first time on the BET stage when she introduced Moses Sumney on the Soul Train Awards Amplied Stage .
Sumney performed a haunting rendition of “ Bless Me.
” Ella Nicole later joined the Amplified Stage , performing “ Easy.
” Oh , you thought the BET Hip Hop Awards was the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Soul Train Awards brought the Sultry Soul Cypher ( which was Erykah Badu-themed ) featuring Stokely , Shanice , PJ Morton and Chanté Moore .
If I weren ’ t working , I ’ d probably be relaxing in a bubble bath right now .
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis introduced their “ friend and collaborator ” Babyface , who was joined by Lucky Daye .
The OG passing the torch to the current , right on stage with “ Shoulda , ” which sampled Toni Braxton ’ s “ Love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ song that Babyface co-wrote .
This was a full-circle moment !
CeeLo Green brought the Go-Go energy with “ Baby Please Don ’ t Go-Go ” and Snoh Aalegra took us to an ethereal galaxy with “ I Want You Around.
” Charlie Wilson and Smokey Robinson had the OG aunties satisfied with their song , “ All of My Love.
” Wilson also remained onstage to pay tribute to the late Rance Allen .
And yes , there was a Soul Train line at the end—well ... a socially distanced Soul Train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DJ Cassidy closed out the night with a Pass The Mic afterparty that had everyone out of their seats .
It may not have been a packed stadium , but the energy was loud !
Jody Watley , Sheila E , Morris Day , Chaka Khan and more !
Y ’ all !
!
!
The full list of the 2020 Soul Train Awards winners ( including those that weren ’ t televised ) are below : Best New Artist – Snoh Aalegra Soul Train Certified Award –Brandy Best R & B/Soul Male @ @ @ @ @ @ @ B/Soul Female Artist – H.E.R .
Video of the Year – Beyoncé , Blue Ivy , Saint Jhn & Wizkid “ Brown Skin Girl ” Best Gospel/Inspirational Award – Kirk Franklin Album of the Year – Summer Walker “ Over It ” Rhythm & Bars Award – Megan thee Stallion “ Savage ” Song of the Year – Chris Brown & Young Thug “ Go Crazy ” The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter ’ s Award – “ I Can ’ t Breathe , ” Written by H.E.R .
Best Dance Performance – Chris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Best Collaboration Performance – Chris Brown & Young Thug “ Go Crazy ”

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

Black Hollywood has awakened from its Thanksgiving weekend ‘itis-induced nap and prepared itself for yet another awards show! This time, it’s the Soul Train Awards, presented by BET.
Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold were the hosts for the night once again—the only difference is they weren’t MC-ing on a huge stadium stage. This awards show was much more intimate, like a cool laid-back concert at the House of Blues.
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“This is the year of the Black woman!” Arnold exclaimed, right after the two ladies performed their very own showcase of the “Savage” Challenge (which is pretty damn popular at awards shows this year, I see). And yes, they brought their sister-friend banter just the way we love it. Arnold even jokingly sang Campbell’s “Steel Here” and I fell out.
Winners
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The Soul Train Certified Award went to Brandy! “God is more than good,” Brandy gushed as she accepted the award.
Kirk Franklin took home the Best Gospel/Inspirational award and accepted it at home, too—in his pajamas!
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“R&B is not dead, it’s in everything. We are forever!” H.E.R. said in her acceptance speech when she won the Best R&B/Soul Female Artist award.
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H.E.R. presented Monica with the Lady of Soul Award. “To everyone who has ever supported me, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart because the little girl who was constantly told what she couldn’t do did it because you’ve been there and because you’ve continuously supported me,” Monica mused in her speech. She then reminded everyone why she was named Lady of Soul with a reminiscing rendition of her hits including, “Everything to Me,” “Don’t Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days),” “Before You Walk Out Of My Life, “Angel of Mine” and “So Gone.”
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Performers
Brandy performed snippets of “Say Something” and “Borderline” from her album, B7.
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Ella Mai brought us sparkly pinstripe fitted zoot suit vibes with her performance of “Not Another Love Song.”
Jazmine Sullivan took us back to Black & White and a segregationist stage with her performance of “Lost One” then we were back in color with “Pick Up Your Feelings.”
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Andra Day reminisced about her first time on the BET stage when she introduced Moses Sumney on the Soul Train Awards Amplied Stage. Sumney performed a haunting rendition of “Bless Me.” Ella Nicole later joined the Amplified Stage, performing “Easy.”
Oh, you thought the BET Hip Hop Awards was the only show that brings the cypher? Nope, the Soul Train Awards brought the Sultry Soul Cypher (which was Erykah Badu-themed) featuring Stokely, Shanice, PJ Morton and Chanté Moore. If I weren’t working, I’d probably be relaxing in a bubble bath right now.
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Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis introduced their “friend and collaborator” Babyface, who was joined by Lucky Daye. The OG passing the torch to the current, right on stage with “Shoulda,” which sampled Toni Braxton’s “Love Shoulda Brought You Home,” a song that Babyface co-wrote. This was a full-circle moment!
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CeeLo Green brought the Go-Go energy with “Baby Please Don’t Go-Go” and Snoh Aalegra took us to an ethereal galaxy with “I Want You Around.”
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Charlie Wilson and Smokey Robinson had the OG aunties satisfied with their song, “All of My Love.”
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Wilson also remained onstage to pay tribute to the late Rance Allen.
And yes, there was a Soul Train line at the end—well...a socially distanced Soul Train line. Last but not least, DJ Cassidy closed out the night with a Pass The Mic afterparty that had everyone out of their seats. It may not have been a packed stadium, but the energy was loud! Jody Watley, Sheila E, Morris Day, Chaka Khan and more! Y’all!!!
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The full list of the 2020 Soul Train Awards winners (including those that weren’t televised) are below:
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Best New Artist – Snoh Aalegra
Soul Train Certified Award –Brandy
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist – Chris Brown
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist – H.E.R.
Video of the Year – Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Saint Jhn & Wizkid “Brown Skin Girl”
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award – Kirk Franklin
Album of the Year – Summer Walker “Over It”
Rhythm & Bars Award – Megan thee Stallion “Savage”
Song of the Year – Chris Brown & Young Thug “Go Crazy”
The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award – “I Can’t Breathe,” Written by H.E.R.
Best Dance Performance – Chris Brown & Young Thug “Go Crazy”
Best Collaboration Performance – Chris Brown & Young Thug “Go Crazy”


theroot--2020-11-30--The Onion Store Is Having a 15% off Sale and These Deals Better Make Me Laugh

15 % off The Onion Store Merch | The Onion Store | Promo Code CYBERWEEK Those hilarious satirists at The Onion are at it again !
Get this : the jokesters are doing a Cyber Monday sale where all merch on The Onion Store is 15 % off with the code CYBERWEEK .
Hilarious !
Genius !
This must be some sort of elaborate satire on the weird culture behind holiday sales , right ?
Like , I ’ m going to pop into The Onion Store and it ’ s just going to be a bunch of junk they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goofing on the fact that we ’ ll buy just about anything during Cyber Monday if someone says it ’ s on sale .
That would be classic Onion !
Oh , uh , this is just good old , normal Onion merch .
I mean , don ’ t get me wrong , that ’ s cool too !
It ’ s actually probably more practical to get an Onion face mask than someone ’ s used coffee cup from March .
There ’ s definitely some funny stuff here too , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I Wish I Were Dead.
” But it ’ s ha ha funny , not ha ha funny , you know what I mean ?
Honestly , that ’ s fine .
We just came out of an endless presidential election cycle and I imagine everyone at The Onion is too tired to make an elaborate sale joke right now .
I can respect that .
[ Editor ’ s Note : You can also save on wares from Gizmodo , io9 , Kotaku , Lifehacker , Jalopnik , Jezebel , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the upper-righthand side of their homepages and using the promo code CYBERDEALS at checkout .
This note isn ’ t funny , but I worked through the holidays so cut me some slack . ]

Giovanni Colantonio on Kinja Deals, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

15% off The Onion Store Merch | The Onion Store | Promo Code CYBERWEEK
Those hilarious satirists at The Onion are at it again! Get this: the jokesters are doing a Cyber Monday sale where all merch on The Onion Store is 15% off with the code CYBERWEEK. Hilarious! Genius! This must be some sort of elaborate satire on the weird culture behind holiday sales, right? Like, I’m going to pop into The Onion Store and it’s just going to be a bunch of junk they found lying around their office, cleverly goofing on the fact that we’ll buy just about anything during Cyber Monday if someone says it’s on sale. That would be classic Onion!
Oh, uh, this is just good old, normal Onion merch. I mean, don’t get me wrong, that’s cool too! It’s actually probably more practical to get an Onion face mask than someone’s used coffee cup from March. There’s definitely some funny stuff here too, like this mug that just says “I Wish I Were Dead.” But it’s ha ha funny, not ha ha funny, you know what I mean? Honestly, that’s fine. We just came out of an endless presidential election cycle and I imagine everyone at The Onion is too tired to make an elaborate sale joke right now. I can respect that.
[Editor’s Note: You can also save on wares from Gizmodo, io9, Kotaku, Lifehacker, Jalopnik, Jezebel, and the rest of our sites by clicking Shop on the upper-righthand side of their homepages and using the promo code CYBERDEALS at checkout. This note isn’t funny, but I worked through the holidays so cut me some slack.]


theroot--2020-12-01--Atlanta Man Living at a Doughnut Shop to Help Give Underprivileged Kids Access to Essential Hygiene

Atlanta Man Living at a Doughnut Shop to Help Give Underprivileged Kids Access to Essential Hygiene Products

You know , instead of dunking on white mess , why don ’ t we feel good and focus on some Black positivity instead ?
For example , a Black man in Atlanta has been working to give underprivileged kids access to essential hygiene products .
According to 11 Alive , Johari Dozier has been living at a Sublime Doughnuts location in Atlanta as a part of his Clean Cargo Project .
Dozier started the project two years ago after his cousin who works for Fulton County schools told him that a large number of students couldn ’ t afford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing his part for the last two years to help , converting large trash cans into mobile hygiene closets .
The Clean Cargo Project fills the cans with donated items , such as toothbrushes , deodorant , and feminine supplies , and delivers them to schools across the city .
“ We service Title I elementary schools , which is 40 percent below the poverty level , ” Dozier told 11 Alive .
“ We just want to make sure they have everything they need.
” Dozier partnered with Sublime Doughnuts this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fill 16 cans with essential hygiene products and deliver them to the 16 learning pods that have been established throughout Atlanta .
The pods provide access to laptops and wi-fi for students who otherwise wouldn ’ t have access at home .
As I mentioned earlier , Dozier isn ’ t simply operating the fundraiser from the doughnut shop , but he ’ s living there ; staying all day , and sleeping there through the night .
“ I had six trash cans that were [ sic ] already filled and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed 10 trash cans to finish what I ’ m doing with the City of Atlanta ’ s learning pods , ” Dozier told 11 Alive .
“ I kind of pitched it to the owner and he said , ‘ You ’ re crazy , but let ’ s do it ’ and I said , ‘ Yes , I ’ m not leaving until all 10 trash cans are full.
” Dozier is only three cans away from completing his goal .
In addition to allowing kids to properly clean up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added that simple items like these can help stop a child from being bullied .
“ A lot of different bullying and different things goes on , ” Dozier told 11 Alive .
“ So you don ’ t feel teased or picked on because you have hygiene issues and you can feel good.
” I mean , he ’ s not wrong .
Kids are assholes .
I know this both from my prior experience of being a kid , and from hearing some of the incredibly creative , surprisingly brutal bullying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while walking my pup .
So !
If you want to make sure a kid has all they need to properly start the day , and one less reason to be bullied , check out the Clean Cargo Project to figure out how .
It ’ s been an awful year , and the holiday season is set to be especially rough , but that ’ s even more reason to try and do some good if you ’ re able to .

You know, instead of dunking on white mess, why don’t we feel good and focus on some Black positivity instead? For example, a Black man in Atlanta has been working to give underprivileged kids access to essential hygiene products.
According to 11 Alive, Johari Dozier has been living at a Sublime Doughnuts location in Atlanta as a part of his Clean Cargo Project. Dozier started the project two years ago after his cousin who works for Fulton County schools told him that a large number of students couldn’t afford basic hygiene items.
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Dozier has been doing his part for the last two years to help, converting large trash cans into mobile hygiene closets. The Clean Cargo Project fills the cans with donated items, such as toothbrushes, deodorant, and feminine supplies, and delivers them to schools across the city.
“We service Title I elementary schools, which is 40 percent below the poverty level,” Dozier told 11 Alive. “We just want to make sure they have everything they need.”
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Dozier partnered with Sublime Doughnuts this month for his latest effort, which is to fill 16 cans with essential hygiene products and deliver them to the 16 learning pods that have been established throughout Atlanta. The pods provide access to laptops and wi-fi for students who otherwise wouldn’t have access at home.
As I mentioned earlier, Dozier isn’t simply operating the fundraiser from the doughnut shop, but he’s living there; staying all day, and sleeping there through the night.
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“I had six trash cans that were [sic] already filled and ready to go. I knew I needed 10 trash cans to finish what I’m doing with the City of Atlanta’s learning pods,” Dozier told 11 Alive. “I kind of pitched it to the owner and he said, ‘You’re crazy, but let’s do it’ and I said, ‘Yes, I’m not leaving until all 10 trash cans are full.”
Dozier is only three cans away from completing his goal. In addition to allowing kids to properly clean up and get ready for school, Dozier added that simple items like these can help stop a child from being bullied. “A lot of different bullying and different things goes on,” Dozier told 11 Alive. “So you don’t feel teased or picked on because you have hygiene issues and you can feel good.”
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I mean, he’s not wrong. Kids are assholes. I know this both from my prior experience of being a kid, and from hearing some of the incredibly creative, surprisingly brutal bullying the neighbor kids spew at one another while walking my pup.
So! If you want to make sure a kid has all they need to properly start the day, and one less reason to be bullied, check out the Clean Cargo Project to figure out how. It’s been an awful year, and the holiday season is set to be especially rough, but that’s even more reason to try and do some good if you’re able to.


theroot--2020-11-30--Here Are All the Cyber Monday 2020 Self-Care Deals To Get You Through the Holiday Season

And so the holidaze begins .
As we all search for gifts for ourselves and loved ones for the plethora of holidays we ’ ll be celebrating throughout the month of December , it might be easier to find lifestyle Cyber Monday deals all in one place .
That ’ s where I come in .
I ’ ve compiled all the best Cyber Monday deals to get you through the holiday season .
From skincare to CBD , to homemade cocktails , I ’ ve got my eye open on everything so you can chill the hell out even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Let ’ s get to it !
All my naturals , rejoice because Tracee Ellis Ross ’ hair care line , Pattern is only $ 18 , which is $ 9 off the original list price of $ 25 .
While it isn ’ t completely sulfate-free , the conditioner is still gentle and can moisturize dry hair .
I ’ ve used it on my hair and it ’ s worked wonders .
Grab it before it ’ s gone !
Hey , hey .
If you ’ re looking for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ check out this sale at Ulta Beauty .
Because of Cyber Monday , Neutrogena Products are 25 % off !
They ’ re soft and gently take off makeup without irritating your skin .
If you love your eyebrows filled in and eyeshadow to make your eyes pop , make it your business to take advantage of Benefit Cosmetics 25 % off sitewide sale for Cyber Monday .
It ’ s 25 % off everything—including their holiday sets with the code FRIYAY .
If you grab some now , you ’ ll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ From now until Monday , you can get up to 50 % off prescription and non-prescription sun— and eyeglasses at Ray-Ban .
If you ’ ve been waiting on the day when you can finally get a pair of aviators to top off your cute outfit .
I personally have my eye on a pair of round eyeglasses with red trim , what about you ?
We all know the best way to indulge is to relax and unwind at the end of the day with a face mask .
Well , Glam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a fun way to get your skin moisturized and clean !
For $ 10 because of a Cyber Monday sale , you ’ ll be able to lift excess dirt from your pores as the mask itself bubbles up , leaving your face clean and clear .
Moisturize the dry skin away with Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream .
The mini size is $ 20 and because it ’ s so rich in Cupuaçu Butter , acai , and coconut oil , just a pinch will do the trick .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ before it ’ s gone !
Elegant jewelry doesn ’ t have to be expensive .
Thanks to Mejuri , you can get your hands on a pair of 14K gold earrings for under $ 150 and necklaces for less than $ 350 .
I personally have these mini gold hoops on my Christmas wishlist .
But even if you aren ’ t as simplistic as me , you should check out this personable Snake Ring to shake things up .
If you ’ re thinking of gifting something a little more heartfelt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Pandora bracelet .
Yes , it ’ s basically a grown-up version of a charm bracelet , but you and that special person in your life can both can customize a bracelet to your hearts ’ desire .
I ’ ve gotten my mother and my sisters a couple of charms these past couple of years , and they ’ ve loved each and every one .
If they ’ re more a fan of aesthetics , you can purchase pretty charms , or match it with their eclectic sense of style @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fun way to bond .
Whew , all the food lovers rejoice !
The Ninja Foodi pressure cooker , tender crisper , and air fryer is down to $ 120 , which is 52 % off the original list price .
For all who don ’ t understand the magic of this cute kitchen appliance , you can air fry literally whatever you want ( fries , chicken wings , even BROCOLLI ! )
, and can use the pressure cooker to make juicy , savory meats and stews in a fraction of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traditional stove .
I have a similar one , and let me tell y ’ all .
I ’ ve made baby back ribs , chicken wings , and even mashed potatoes in this bad boy .
It ’ s a mistake not to grab one before they ’ re all gone .
Welcome to Cyber Monday , all .
We ’ ve got a Kyoku 5-Piece knife set that ’ s 20 % off its original list price bringing the price down to $ 80 .
You can chop , slice , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desire while knowing you ’ ve got a good deal .
The set comes with a chef knife , bread knife , boning knife , utility knife , and a paring knife , all made from Japanese high carbon steel .
Whatcha waiting for ?
As an early Cyber Monday deal , Macy ’ s has an awesome sale on an AeroGarden Harvest Slim .
For a low $ 80 , you ’ ll get a counter-sized greenhouse ready to grow your favorite herbs for cooking .
It has a LED light to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remind you to water your plants .
Apparently , the plants can grow five times faster and can reach up to 12 '' in height .
You ’ ll also get a gourmet herbs starter packet which includes Genovese basil , curly parsley , dill , mint , thyme , Thai basil , and some liquid plant food because they WILL get hungry and deserve the world if they are to live their best life and thrive .
This is a great option for people who love cooking and use herbs all year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
Get your Thanksgiving living room look together with a Full Snap eyeshadow and mini mascara set from Fenty Beauty , only $ 20 .
It includes six mattes and shimmers to make your eyes POP for those selfies on Instagram and cute little TikTok videos .
You ’ ll also get a mini mascara for your eyelashes , defining your eye shape and completing the look .
Grab it before it ’ s gone !
Had a long week.
?
Same .
Why not kick it with some CBD goods to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
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If you ’ re not sure where to start , we recommend checking out Cornbread Hemp ’ s CBD oil .
The company claims it ’ s the strongest USDA-certified whole plant organic CBD oil you ’ ll find .
You can get a bottle of the original stuff ( which has 25mg CBD per milliliter ) for $ 55 .
If you want even more CBD goodness packed into every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available with 50mg per milliliter in a larger bottle for $ 82 after discount .
Cornbread Hemp ships to all 50 states and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee if you ’ re not happy with their products , making this purchase the least stressful thing about your weekend .
If you ’ ve been looking for a gift for your makeup-obsessed friend , check out this Tartelette Amazonian clay eyeshadow gift set—a pack of three palettes for a low $ 49 .
You ’ ll get neutral , bronze , and pink/plum shades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of .
Tarte Cosmetics is a dope , vegan brand , so you ’ ll feel better about consumption while you craft a totally amazing eyeshadow look .
Give your lips a dash of color with a limited edition , Yves Saint Laurent Mini Rouge Couture lipstick set .
At $ 50 , this one ’ s for the makeup-obsessed person in your life .
You ’ ll receive four different shades to fit your fancy in a satin finish , which is just as classic as the brand YSL .
For a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Holo Daze mini gloss bomb collection adorns your lips with four moisturizing lip colors made to top off your makeup look .
The best part is your lips won ’ t even get sticky , which is 100 % the reason everyone hates lip gloss .
Trust in Rihanna and buy the damn makeup !
Moisturize your lips and grace them with a holographic shine .
Huda Beauty ’ s silk hydrating lip balm , only $ 17 , has soybean and licorice extracts for a non-sticky sheen and hyaluronic acid to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the fall and winter dry air .
What are you waiting for ?
Winter is coming , just like the Starks said .
A good way to prevent chapped lips is to get a lip balm that really works .
From personal experience , Jack Black lip balm is the truth .
It has a natural mint flavor that gives you a satisfying tingle when applied and will last for the majority of the day without having to re-apply .
Plus , a three-pack is $ 22 , which is on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you won ’ t use the other two for at LEAST a couple of months .
Think of it as an investment against ashy lips .
Sometimes we need a refresher .
Well , for a low $ 5 you can try Mario Badescu face spray .
Made with aloe , herbs , and rosewater , it ’ s a great midday skincare pick-me-up , especially if your skin is on the dry side .
It moisturizes your face while also cutting excess oil like a toner , and it ’ s super @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ella Paradis is still having a 60 % off tons of sex toys this holiday season with the promo code COZY .
Among them is the queen of queens , the Lelo Sona 2 Cruise .
It stimulates your clitoris with small puffs of air that can be automatically controlled by the pressure you ( or a partner ) use when you ’ re getting down to business .
It also comes with multiple speeds and rhythms to get you hot , bothered , and ultimately sated .
Whatcha waiting for ?
Check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your list with a Glow Recipe Glow Together set for a decent $ 34 .
It includes their famous Watermelon Sleeping Mask as well as the Watermelon Glow Ultra Fine Mist .
The sleeping mask is made with watermelon extract and hyaluronic acid to moisturize your face overnight for a dewy glow the next morning .
The Ultra Fine Mist does great as a midday toner , to refresh your face throughout the day and cut a bit of oil , keeping your face cool , calm , and collected .
Plus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are you waiting for ?
Skincare mavericks Ole Henriksen came through for the holidays .
If you need to prep for a small get-together , try out the Pre-Party Juice makeup prep set , made to make your skin glow right before you apply makeup , or even the Happy Juice brightening skincare set , made to make your skin healthy and bright over time .
Known for its Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask , Glow Recipe made its claim to fame with its pastel packaging and skincare line with fruit extracts to really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Two of my faves that I was lucky enough to try out were the Glowing Skin Trio and the Glow Together set .
The Glowing Skin Trio includes their classic Blueberry Bounce gentle cleanser , Avocado Melt retinol eye sleeping mask , and Banana Soufflè moisture cream .
When used before bed , it gives you soft , moisturized skin , plus they smell amazing .
Seriously , don ’ t use these when you ’ re hungry !
If you ’ re a fan of the classics , the Glow Together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bet .
It comes with the Watermelon sleeping mask that illuminates your skin while you sleep for a nice , glassy , and dewy skin for the next day , as well as the Watermelon Glow Ultra Fine Mist for a mid-day skincare pick-me-up .
I ’ d recommend the two for the skincare-obsessed members of your family .
They ’ probably had it on their list of things to try , anyway .
We all need to chill the hell out every once in a while .
In comes Sunday Scaries , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The fruit-punch flavored CBD oil had me relaxing in about 10 minutes , and the chews give me uninterrupted sleep , which is all I need these days since the pandemic has made me a tad neurotic .
Your strong stressed-out friends ( please check on them ) will thank you .
Nomad is known for its minimalist , yet stylish power stations , made with three power coils to give a continuous charge to your phone no matter how you place it .
After testing out its Apple Watch Base Station @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my Apple Watch Series 6 without any drama , which everyone needs less of in 2020 ( drama , not charging ) .
I ’ m also a fan of their slim straps , a recent endeavor to cast their net to women , and honestly ?
I ’ m impressed !
The straps , made of Horween leather , are smooth and can last through rain and multiple handwashings .
They ’ re also thin enough not to overpower small wrists , making them a perfect gift for anyone wanting something classically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is having a Cyber Monday sale on their Modern Slim Straps and their rugged iPhone 12 cases , bringing the prices down to $ 40 and $ 30 , respectively .
Love to see it .

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theroot--2020-11-30--Baltimore County Public Schools Closed After Ransomware Attack on Computer Systems

According to my friends with kids and my friend who teaches , distance learning is a less than ideal experience .
It ’ s super impersonal , occasionally chaotic and unsurprisingly , super vulnerable to hackers .
Baltimore County Public Schools has learned that last part the hard way , as its schools are all currently shut down due to a ransomware attack .
According to the New York Times , classes for all 115,000 students in the district have been canceled since last Wednesday , when the district was first made aware of the attack .
The attack targeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to facilitate remote learning , as well as email programs and programs used to help grading .
Basically , everything needed to keep a virtual school up and running .
The district elected for the first half of the 2020-21 school year to be done entirely through virtual learning as result of the ongoing pandemic .
The school tweeted that Chromebooks issued by the BCPS and the students ’ Google accounts are safe , with the attack mainly focusing on Windows devices .
Jim Corns , the district ’ s executive director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ none of the district ’ s data appears to have been stolen , they ’ ve just been prevented from accessing it .
“ This is a ransomware attack which encrypts data as it sits and does not access or remove it from our system , ” Corns said .
“ So we are engaging this as a ransomware attack.
” Ransomware attacks generally involve a hacker locking access to a person ’ s data , and offering to restore access for a price .
Hence , ransom .
Schools and local governments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they typically have a lot of personal information and not much in the way of comprehensive encryption and data security protocols .
The K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center , an organization that tracks incidents related to cybersecurity in K-12 schools , reports that so far 44 school districts in the country have been victim to ransomware attacks ; in 2018 , the number was only 11 .
Doug Levin , founder of the organization , told the New York Times that he feels the number of incidents this year will match the 62 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic , when a school district experiences any incident , learning stops , ” Levin said .
“ It ’ s that loss of resiliency which Covid has brought to light.
” Obviously , faculty members within the district were less than pleased with the attack .
An anonymous professor told WBAL “ These people who would infect school systems with ransomware — especially in a time of COVID , when school systems and teachers are under enough pressure as it is — should really have their own level of hell devoted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finally be able to return to school on Wednesday and the district tweeted that despite the closures , free lunch will still be available for students on Monday and Wednesday .
Chief Melissa R. Hyatt of the Baltimore County Police Department told reporters that law enforcement on the local , state and federal level were all working together to find the person responsible for the attack .
Officials have still not said if a ransom has been established , nor what the potential amount is .

According to my friends with kids and my friend who teaches, distance learning is a less than ideal experience. It’s super impersonal, occasionally chaotic and unsurprisingly, super vulnerable to hackers. Baltimore County Public Schools has learned that last part the hard way, as its schools are all currently shut down due to a ransomware attack.
According to the New York Times, classes for all 115,000 students in the district have been canceled since last Wednesday, when the district was first made aware of the attack. The attack targeted the district’s websites, programs used to facilitate remote learning, as well as email programs and programs used to help grading.
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Basically, everything needed to keep a virtual school up and running.
The district elected for the first half of the 2020-21 school year to be done entirely through virtual learning as result of the ongoing pandemic. The school tweeted that Chromebooks issued by the BCPS and the students’ Google accounts are safe, with the attack mainly focusing on Windows devices. Jim Corns, the district’s executive director of information technology, has said that none of the district’s data appears to have been stolen, they’ve just been prevented from accessing it.
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“This is a ransomware attack which encrypts data as it sits and does not access or remove it from our system,” Corns said. “So we are engaging this as a ransomware attack.”
Ransomware attacks generally involve a hacker locking access to a person’s data, and offering to restore access for a price. Hence, ransom.
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Schools and local governments have become increasingly vulnerable to these attacks as they typically have a lot of personal information and not much in the way of comprehensive encryption and data security protocols.
The K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center, an organization that tracks incidents related to cybersecurity in K-12 schools, reports that so far 44 school districts in the country have been victim to ransomware attacks; in 2018, the number was only 11.
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Doug Levin, founder of the organization, told the New York Times that he feels the number of incidents this year will match the 62 that happened in 2019. “Since the pandemic, when a school district experiences any incident, learning stops,” Levin said. “It’s that loss of resiliency which Covid has brought to light.”
Obviously, faculty members within the district were less than pleased with the attack. An anonymous professor told WBAL “These people who would infect school systems with ransomware — especially in a time of COVID, when school systems and teachers are under enough pressure as it is — should really have their own level of hell devoted to them.”
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Students are expected to finally be able to return to school on Wednesday and the district tweeted that despite the closures, free lunch will still be available for students on Monday and Wednesday.
Chief Melissa R. Hyatt of the Baltimore County Police Department told reporters that law enforcement on the local, state and federal level were all working together to find the person responsible for the attack. Officials have still not said if a ransom has been established, nor what the potential amount is.


theroot--2020-11-30--Research Suggests WNBA Tipped Rev. Ralph Warnock’s Senate Run at Pivotal Point

The WNBA has been the standard-bearer for athlete activism in recent years , and the role they played in this year ’ s Georgia senate races could serve as a blueprint for years to come .
New research from the Washington Post , which analyzed fundraising throughout the hotly contested campaign between current Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler and Democratic challenger Rev .
Raphael Warnock , suggests the WNBA ’ s support for Warnock in the race boosted his campaign at a crucial point , helping him secure a run-off race against Loeffler in January .
Professional women ’ s basketball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bold step of speaking out against Sen. Loeffler after the Dream co-owner sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert pushing for the league to sideline its Black Lives Matter messaging .
Her comments did what she likely hoped for .
Her letter—and the league players ’ vociferous condemnation of it—nationalized the race and won Loeffler a 10 percent spike in donations , mostly from political action committees and national activist groups , the Post reports .
Loeffler ’ s political weaponizing of sports—the very thing she said she was against—worked well for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they changed their tactics in August , when the Phoenix Mercury and Atlanta Dream , in a nationally televised game , opted to wear “ Vote Warnock ” shirts as they warmed up .
“ When we realized what our owner was doing and how she was kind of using us and the Black Lives Matter movement for her political gain , we felt like we didn ’ t want to feel kind of lost as the pawns in this , ” Dream forward Elizabeth Williams told the New York Times about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players in the shirts were shared over and over on social media platforms and news broadcasts , and led to a marked increase in grassroots fundraising for the Warnock campaign , the Post found .
More than 50 percent of those donations came specifically from individuals , and most came from within Georgia .
There also seems to be some correlation with Warnock ’ s poll numbers around that time .
The leader of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta ( Martin Luther King Jr. ’ s congregation ) , Warnock saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June and August , a time when Black Lives Matter protests were mobilizing large swaths of the country .
But those poll numbers turned around after the WNBA began its campaign efforts , FiveThirtyEight shows .
Taking that into consideration , the WNBA ’ s shift in messaging—from anti-Loeffler to pro-Warnock—gave Warnock the traction he needed at the exact right time .
The Post is careful to note that Warnock ’ s success is multifaceted : Warnock didn ’ t lead in the polls until after Barack Obama endorsed him in September , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in campaign donations .
He has also been tightly focused on his messaging throughout his campaign , emphasizing health care and racial justice as top issues in a state where Black voters have shaped the election .
Meanwhile .
Loeffler spent most of her campaign trying to out-Trump her conservative challenger Doug Collins .
But even though there may have been more substantial monetary boosts to Warnock ’ s campaign , so much about politics , like sports , hinges on timing .
Two Georgia senate races could determine the balance of power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter of weeks .
If Warnock pulls off a victory against Loeffler come January , the WNBA deserves some credit for the assist .

The WNBA has been the standard-bearer for athlete activism in recent years, and the role they played in this year’s Georgia senate races could serve as a blueprint for years to come.
New research from the Washington Post, which analyzed fundraising throughout the hotly contested campaign between current Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler and Democratic challenger Rev. Raphael Warnock, suggests the WNBA’s support for Warnock in the race boosted his campaign at a crucial point, helping him secure a run-off race against Loeffler in January.
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Professional women’s basketball players—more specifically, the Atlanta Dream—took the bold step of speaking out against Sen. Loeffler after the Dream co-owner sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert pushing for the league to sideline its Black Lives Matter messaging.
Her comments did what she likely hoped for. Her letter—and the league players’ vociferous condemnation of it—nationalized the race and won Loeffler a 10 percent spike in donations, mostly from political action committees and national activist groups, the Post reports. Loeffler’s “ politicizing” of sports—the very thing she said she was against—worked well for her.
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WNBA athletes noticed. And they changed their tactics in August, when the Phoenix Mercury and Atlanta Dream, in a nationally televised game, opted to wear “Vote Warnock” shirts as they warmed up.
“When we realized what our owner was doing and how she was kind of using us and the Black Lives Matter movement for her political gain, we felt like we didn’t want to feel kind of lost as the pawns in this,” Dream forward Elizabeth Williams told the New York Times about the players’ collective action.
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Images of players in the shirts were shared over and over on social media platforms and news broadcasts, and led to a marked increase in grassroots fundraising for the Warnock campaign, the Post found. More than 50 percent of those donations came specifically from individuals, and most came from within Georgia.
From the Post:
[T]he Warnock campaign saw a 10 percent increase in daily donations over its previous daily averages, for an additional $25,000 in the 48 hours following the league and players’ criticism of Loeffler. Similarly, after the WNBA’s T-shirt campaign, Warnock’s campaign brought in 20 percent more than what the campaign had been getting in previous days, for a boost of $40,000 in the 48-hour window.
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There also seems to be some correlation with Warnock’s poll numbers around that time. The leader of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta (Martin Luther King Jr.’s congregation), Warnock saw a slump in his polling numbers between June and August, a time when Black Lives Matter protests were mobilizing large swaths of the country. But those poll numbers turned around after the WNBA began its campaign efforts, FiveThirtyEight shows.
Taking that into consideration, the WNBA’s shift in messaging—from anti-Loeffler to pro-Warnock—gave Warnock the traction he needed at the exact right time.
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The Post is careful to note that Warnock’s success is multifaceted: Warnock didn’t lead in the polls until after Barack Obama endorsed him in September, which also led to a dramatic surge in campaign donations. He has also been tightly focused on his messaging throughout his campaign, emphasizing health care and racial justice as top issues in a state where Black voters have shaped the election. Meanwhile, Loeffler spent most of her campaign trying to out-Trump her conservative challenger Doug Collins.
But even though there may have been more substantial monetary boosts to Warnock’s campaign, so much about politics, like sports, hinges on timing. Two Georgia senate races could determine the balance of power in Washington, D.C., in a matter of weeks. If Warnock pulls off a victory against Loeffler come January, the WNBA deserves some credit for the assist.