theroot--2020-11-23--White Nationalist President to Veto Defense Bill if Military Bases Don’t Keep Confederate Names

Temporary President Trump is on his fuckshit again .
Since he didn ’ t win the election , and it ’ s looking like he can ’ t steal the election , he ’ s now threatening to veto legislation to fund the military unless military bases continue to honor Confederate military leaders .
The president is a fucking disaster .
I mean , there ’ s a bipartisan movement to rename military bases that honored losers .
But losers fuck with losers , and President Trump knows about losing .
Since the Nov. 3 election , Trump has privately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t back down from his position during the campaign that he would veto the annual National Defense Authorization Act if it includes an amendment to rename the bases .
A senior administration official confirmed Trump ’ s conversations with Republicans and his veto threat .
“ He ’ s said that , ” the official said .
Trump ’ s stance has put in doubt legislation that had been agreed to by Republicans and Democrats in the House and the Senate .
It has sent members of Trump ’ s party scrambling to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which outlines military policy and funding , and put them on a collision course with Democrats .
And now , because Republicans are spineless and evil jellyfish , they are now shifting to align with Trump because they don ’ t want to lose favor with their lord and savior .
Apparently , because Trump doesn ’ t have anything better to do , he ’ s been focused on making sure that America doesn ’ t lose all of its symbolism of racism .
Trump had been reportedly arguing with “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who was quietly working with Congress to codify the renaming of bases in the bill before Trump fired him this month , ” NBC News reports .
“ Only the president can say whether or not there ’ s any room for a negotiation , ” Sen. James Inhofe ( R-Okla. ) said , adding that Old Turkey Neck , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , ( R-Ky. ) , likely wouldn ’ t even bother bringing a resolution to the floor “ that has a veto on it.
” Meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republicans are letting a scrub flex on them .
The president has less than two months in office before he goes to jail—I mean , before he leaves office—and they are still cowering to his lame-duck ass .
Trump would be vetoing legislation that sets “ defense priorities for the coming year , but it also includes a pay raise for troops and funding for female-specific uniforms and body armor , which doesn ’ t yet exist .
And it provides funding to support the quality of life for service members and their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support education for military children with special needs whose families have to frequently change school districts , ” NBC News reports .
So you know what all of this means ?
That much like the rest of the fucked up shit in this country under Trump ’ s watch , this will likely be left to Biden and his administration to fix .
Oh , and if you ’ re wondering why Trump would veto such an important bill over such a small thing as the renaming of racist military bases , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Temporary President Trump is on his fuckshit again.
Since he didn’t win the election, and it’s looking like he can’t steal the election, he’s now threatening to veto legislation to fund the military unless military bases continue to honor Confederate military leaders.
The president is a fucking disaster. I mean, there’s a bipartisan movement to rename military bases that honored losers. But losers fuck with losers, and President Trump knows about losing.
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According to NBC News:
Since the Nov. 3 election, Trump has privately told Republican lawmakers that he won’t back down from his position during the campaign that he would veto the annual National Defense Authorization Act if it includes an amendment to rename the bases. A senior administration official confirmed Trump’s conversations with Republicans and his veto threat. “He’s said that,” the official said. Trump’s stance has put in doubt legislation that had been agreed to by Republicans and Democrats in the House and the Senate. It has sent members of Trump’s party scrambling to find a path for the defense bill, which outlines military policy and funding, and put them on a collision course with Democrats.
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And now, because Republicans are spineless and evil jellyfish, they are now shifting to align with Trump because they don’t want to lose favor with their lord and savior. Apparently, because Trump doesn’t have anything better to do, he’s been focused on making sure that America doesn’t lose all of its symbolism of racism.
Trump had been reportedly arguing with “his former defense secretary, Mark Esper, who was quietly working with Congress to codify the renaming of bases in the bill before Trump fired him this month,” NBC News reports.
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“Only the president can say whether or not there’s any room for a negotiation,” Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) said, adding that Old Turkey Neck, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R-Ky.), likely wouldn’t even bother bringing a resolution to the floor “that has a veto on it.”
Meanwhile, Democrats are trying to figure out why Republicans are letting a scrub flex on them. The president has less than two months in office before he goes to jail—I mean, before he leaves office—and they are still cowering to his lame-duck ass.
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Trump would be vetoing legislation that sets “defense priorities for the coming year, but it also includes a pay raise for troops and funding for female-specific uniforms and body armor, which doesn’t yet exist. And it provides funding to support the quality of life for service members and their families, including measures this year to support education for military children with special needs whose families have to frequently change school districts,” NBC News reports.
So you know what all of this means? That much like the rest of the fucked up shit in this country under Trump’s watch, this will likely be left to Biden and his administration to fix. Oh, and if you’re wondering why Trump would veto such an important bill over such a small thing as the renaming of racist military bases, then you’ve not been watching.


theroot--2020-11-23--The 10 Best Deals of November 23, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of November 23, 2020

It ’ s November 23 , and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals of the day .
Get a head start on your holiday preparation with up to 30 % off Hallmark ’ s wrapping paper and Bed , Bath , & Beyond ’ s 18 '' pre-lit wreaths .
Maybe try to moisturize your COVID-19 fears away with It ’ s a 10 Miracle Leave-In spray .
And if you ’ re still craving more deals , take a peek at Monday ’ s best deals overall .
If you haven ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week is a great time to start .
We need to be a little more strategic with shopping and shipping in 2020 .
If you ’ re waiting for the perfect present to go on sale go ahead and grab some cute wrapping paper to cover it in .
Right now take up to 30 % Off Hallmark Holiday Gift Wrap .
There are over 11 bundles of gift wrap to pick from including a handful of bags and cards .
We all know Thanksgiving basically starts the mad dash to all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on it .
I have an aunt that writes all her holiday cards on Thanksgiving night and sends them out the next day .
And given the pandemic thinking ahead for shipping on anything is a very good idea .
No matter what you pick and wrap I ’ m sure your friends and family will be delighted .
Fingers crossed we can give these gifts in person next year .
Free shipping on all these for Prime members .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
While the holidays are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this damn pandemic that just won ’ t quit , you can still be optimistic and celebrate .
Decorate your door with 18-inch Pre-lit Wreaths for a low $ 20 .
They ’ re battery-operated , so you won ’ t have to plug it in anywhere .
So what are you waiting for ?
!
Spread joy amoungst the darkness and grab one now !
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
Foolishly , I bought the 44mm Apple Watch Series 6 at full price— $ 529—back in September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you can snatch one up yourself in the smaller , 40mm size featuring GPS and LTE cellular functions for up to $ 120 off the sticker tag , with prices starting at just $ 390 in the Blue , Gold , and ( PRODUCT ) RED colorways .
Silver with the White Sport band is marked down to $ 479 while Cyprus Green and Graphite are $ 579 .
From there , lavish models can exceed $ 600 , such as the Graphite and Gold stainless steel variants , both of which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ models , you ’ ll find both 40mm and 44mm Watches on sale as well .
Those who find the junior-sized watch face acceptable can grab it in ( PRODUCT ) RED or Blue for $ 330 and Silver or Space Gray for $ 379 .
The 44mm version ranges from $ 360 for ( PRODUCT ) RED and $ 409 for Blue or Space Gray .
The Pink Sport band-equipped Gold aluminum model is unfortunately out of stock , and some of these won ’ t ship until late November to early- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you won ’ t find an estimated arrival date any further out than 12/22 , which means regardless of the Apple Watch you pick , it ’ ll reach your doorstep in time for non-denominational holiday gift giving .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
The more time we spend indoors , the more frustrated we may become with things that aren ’ t that big a deal .
Having to get up to turn off the kitchen light after you ’ re already snuggled up in bed isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to tap through your list of playlists to find your favorite cooking tunes .
Luckily , smart speakers help with a lot of that , and they aren ’ t too pricey .
Right now , you can get Amazon ’ s latest Echo , which is supposed to feature improved sound over its predecessor , for $ 30 off at Amazon , Best Buy , and Staples .
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon .
Okay , I know we ’ re not allowed to start hyping the holidays yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I promise I won ’ t try to pull the rug out from turkey day with yuletide cheer .
That said , you can start revving your engines over at GameStop .
The retailer currently has gaming , superhero , and generally nerd-themed holiday decorations for 40 % off .
There ’ s a lot to love among the list of options .
The super star tree topper is certainly a yuletide statement piece .
You can also grab a bunch of ornaments , like Pikachu and Yoshi , to make your tree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ character selection screen .
Look , if your mom gets to hang all of her 40 year old ornate ducks on the tree , I don ’ t see why you can ’ t put Baby Yoda up there .
This deal was originally posted by Giovanni Colantonio .
When it comes to first-party Nintendo games , $ 30 is an almost unheard of price .
The company just doesn ’ t discount their games often and when they do it ’ s rarely ever much lower .
Things appear to be different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Switch games are getting price cuts .
Mario Tennis Aces is among the selection of games on sale and it ’ s lower than the rest of the pack at the moment .
Amazon currently has the Mario sports title for $ 30 , while other Switch games are only down to $ 40 .
That ’ s a real game , set , match moment .
Probably .
I don ’ t know , I don ’ t watch tennis .
This deal was originally published by Giovanni Colantonio .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blanket rules .
It makes a great addition to any room and is kind of the perfect gift for those who just don ’ t know what to get .
Charter Club ’ s Cozy Throws are 80 % off right now in this amazing holiday sale from Macy ’ s .
There are 15 styles and colors available so you ’ re sure to find one that perfectly fits in with your decor or that of a loved one .
These are soft and plush and can add a touch of whimsy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But they will definitely warm you up on a chilly sofa or if you ’ re in a drafty guest room .
These are pretty sizable at 50 '' x 70 '' , are made of polyester , and can be washed in the machine .
Free shipping on all orders over $ 25 .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
As an early Black Friday deal , you can get a robot to sweep your floors for about 40 % off .
At a decent $ 180 , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wake up and get to work collecting dust mites and crumbs for your wooden and carpeted floors .
With the added boundary strips , you can “ tape ” off areas it doesn ’ t need to clean and keep it from falling down a flight of stairs .
What are you waiting for ?
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
One of Ulta ’ s best sellers is 40 % off in this early Black Friday deal .
Grab this mini collection of 16 lippies in this Lip Glossary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a great kit with these being sample sizes because if there ’ s a shade you don ’ t like you won ’ t feel like you ’ re wasting a whole tube .
And if you ’ ve never had an Ulta product this is a perfect way to see if they ’ re for you .
In this kit you ’ ll get 4 tinted lip oils , 4 sheer lip glosses , 4 matte liquid lipsticks , and 4 patent liquid lipsticks .
The colors run the gamut from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is a killer gift for sharing too or even breaking them up and using them as stocking stuffers if you ’ ve got a few beauty gurus on your list .
Free shipping on all orders over $ 35 .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
Because of an early Black Friday deal , you can get a bottle of It ’ s a 10 Miracle Leave-In for a cheap $ 10 .
You ’ ll be able to moisturize straight and natural curly hair with a couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the winter when curls are drier than usual .
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .

Juliana Clark on Kinja Deals, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Monday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
It’s November 23, and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals of the day. Get a head start on your holiday preparation with up to 30% off Hallmark’s wrapping paper and Bed, Bath, & Beyond’s 18" pre-lit wreaths. Maybe try to moisturize your COVID-19 fears away with It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In spray.
And if you’re still craving more deals, take a peek at Monday’s best deals overall.
#1: Hallmark wrapping paper
If you haven’t already been planning your gift-giving this week is a great time to start. We need to be a little more strategic with shopping and shipping in 2020. If you’re waiting for the perfect present to go on sale go ahead and grab some cute wrapping paper to cover it in. Right now take up to 30% Off Hallmark Holiday Gift Wrap.
There are over 11 bundles of gift wrap to pick from including a handful of bags and cards. We all know Thanksgiving basically starts the mad dash to all the holidays in December so get a jump on it. I have an aunt that writes all her holiday cards on Thanksgiving night and sends them out the next day. And given the pandemic thinking ahead for shipping on anything is a very good idea. No matter what you pick and wrap I’m sure your friends and family will be delighted. Fingers crossed we can give these gifts in person next year.
Free shipping on all these for Prime members.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#2: Pre-lit wreaths
While the holidays are looking to be bleaker and bleaker because of this damn pandemic that just won’t quit, you can still be optimistic and celebrate. Decorate your door with 18-inch Pre-lit Wreaths for a low $20. They’re battery-operated, so you won’t have to plug it in anywhere. So what are you waiting for?! Spread joy amoungst the darkness and grab one now!
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#3: Apple watch Series 6
Foolishly, I bought the 44mm Apple Watch Series 6 at full price—$529—back in September. For a limited time, however, you can snatch one up yourself in the smaller, 40mm size featuring GPS and LTE cellular functions for up to $120 off the sticker tag, with prices starting at just $390 in the Blue, Gold, and (PRODUCT)RED colorways. Silver with the White Sport band is marked down to $479 while Cyprus Green and Graphite are $579. From there, lavish models can exceed $600, such as the Graphite and Gold stainless steel variants, both of which sport Milanese loops.
As for GPS-only models, you’ll find both 40mm and 44mm Watches on sale as well. Those who find the junior-sized watch face acceptable can grab it in (PRODUCT)RED or Blue for $330 and Silver or Space Gray for $379. The 44mm version ranges from $360 for (PRODUCT)RED and $409 for Blue or Space Gray. The Pink Sport band-equipped Gold aluminum model is unfortunately out of stock, and some of these won’t ship until late November to early- and mid-December, but worry not, you won’t find an estimated arrival date any further out than 12/22, which means regardless of the Apple Watch you pick, it’ll reach your doorstep in time for non-denominational holiday gift giving.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#4: Amazon Echo
The more time we spend indoors, the more frustrated we may become with things that aren’t that big a deal. Having to get up to turn off the kitchen light after you’re already snuggled up in bed isn’t fun, and neither is having to tap through your list of playlists to find your favorite cooking tunes. Luckily, smart speakers help with a lot of that, and they aren’t too pricey. Right now, you can get Amazon’s latest Echo, which is supposed to feature improved sound over its predecessor, for $30 off at Amazon, Best Buy, and Staples.
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon.
#5: Gamestop holiday decorations
Okay, I know we’re not allowed to start hyping the holidays yet. Thanksgiving is still upon us and I promise I won’t try to pull the rug out from turkey day with yuletide cheer. That said, you can start revving your engines over at GameStop. The retailer currently has gaming, superhero, and generally nerd-themed holiday decorations for 40% off. There’s a lot to love among the list of options. The super star tree topper is certainly a yuletide statement piece. You can also grab a bunch of ornaments, like Pikachu and Yoshi, to make your tree into a regular old Super Smash Bros. character selection screen. Look, if your mom gets to hang all of her 40 year old ornate ducks on the tree, I don’t see why you can’t put Baby Yoda up there.
This deal was originally posted by Giovanni Colantonio.
#6: Mario tennis aces
When it comes to first-party Nintendo games, $30 is an almost unheard of price. The company just doesn’t discount their games often and when they do it’s rarely ever much lower. Things appear to be different this Black Friday season as lots of Switch games are getting price cuts. Mario Tennis Aces is among the selection of games on sale and it’s lower than the rest of the pack at the moment. Amazon currently has the Mario sports title for $30, while other Switch games are only down to $40. That’s a real game, set, match moment. Probably. I don’t know, I don’t watch tennis.
This deal was originally published by Giovanni Colantonio.
#7: Macy’s throw blankets
This is the time of year where the throw blanket rules. It makes a great addition to any room and is kind of the perfect gift for those who just don’t know what to get. Charter Club’s Cozy Throws are 80% off right now in this amazing holiday sale from Macy’s.
There are 15 styles and colors available so you’re sure to find one that perfectly fits in with your decor or that of a loved one. These are soft and plush and can add a touch of whimsy depending on the pattern you choose. But they will definitely warm you up on a chilly sofa or if you’re in a drafty guest room. These are pretty sizable at 50" x 70", are made of polyester, and can be washed in the machine.
Free shipping on all orders over $25.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#8: eufy robovac
As an early Black Friday deal, you can get a robot to sweep your floors for about 40% off. At a decent $180, you can tell your Eufy RoboVac 30C to wake up and get to work collecting dust mites and crumbs for your wooden and carpeted floors. With the added boundary strips, you can “tape” off areas it doesn’t need to clean and keep it from falling down a flight of stairs. What are you waiting for?
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#9: Ulta Lip Glossary Kit
One of Ulta’s best sellers is 40% off in this early Black Friday deal. Grab this mini collection of 16 lippies in this Lip Glossary Kit for only $10. This is a great kit with these being sample sizes because if there’s a shade you don’t like you won’t feel like you’re wasting a whole tube. And if you’ve never had an Ulta product this is a perfect way to see if they’re for you.
In this kit you’ll get 4 tinted lip oils, 4 sheer lip glosses, 4 matte liquid lipsticks, and 4 patent liquid lipsticks. The colors run the gamut from classic pinks to bold purples and browns. This is a killer gift for sharing too or even breaking them up and using them as stocking stuffers if you’ve got a few beauty gurus on your list.
Free shipping on all orders over $35.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#10: It’s a miracle leave-in
Because of an early Black Friday deal, you can get a bottle of It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In for a cheap $10. You’ll be able to moisturize straight and natural curly hair with a couple of sprays, which is perfect for the winter when curls are drier than usual.
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.


theroot--2020-11-23--Honesty Is the Best Policy: John Boyega Reveals His ‘Transparent’ Conversation With Star Wars Produc

Honesty Is the Best Policy: John Boyega Reveals His ‘Transparent’ Conversation With Star Wars Producer

If there was anyone who encompassed speaking truth to power without fear of consequences this year , it ’ s Star Wars actor John Boyega .
The star has been increasingly vocal about the racist attacks he has faced as well as the systemic mistreatment of characters of color in major franchises following his successful yet tumultuous time with the Disney blockbuster .
And his latest revelation further adds more clarity to the situation .
In an interview with the BBC , Boyega explains that he and Lucasfilm producer Kathleen Kennedy had a “ really nice , transparent , honest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both .
Deadline reports further details on Boyega ’ s talk here : I think these kinds of conversations , you can go into the realm of sounding like you ’ re just trying to save your own career , but what is great now is that it is a conversation that anyone has access to .
Now people can express themselves about this knowing that any character we love , especially in these big franchises like the Marvels and Star Wars , we love them because of the moments that they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those moments , and they ’ re heroic moments that these producers all decide for these characters so we need to see that in our characters that are maybe black and from other cultures .
Back in September , the British-Nigerian star also kept it a buck with GQ regarding the lack of nuance given to both his and other characters of color in the Star Wars trilogy .
“ It ’ s so difficult to maneuver , you get yourself involved in projects and you ’ re not necessarily going to like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would say to Disney is do not bring out a black character , market them to be much more important in the franchise than they are and then have them pushed to the side .
It ’ s not good .
I ’ ll say it straight up.
” He continued , “ What do you want me to say ?
What they want you to say is , ‘ I enjoyed being a part of it .
It was a great experience ... ’ Nah , nah , nah .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a great experience .
They gave all the nuance to Adam Driver , all the nuance to Daisy Ridley .
Let ’ s be honest .
Daisy knows this .
A dam knows this .
Everybody knows .
I ’ m not exposing anything.
” Whew , air it out then , John .
We stan !
Boyega can be seen next in Steve McQueen ’ s Small Axe , exclusively on Amazon Prime Nov. 29 .

Shanelle Genai on The Grapevine, shared by Shanelle Genai to The Root

If there was anyone who encompassed speaking truth to power without fear of consequences this year, it’s Star Wars actor John Boyega. The star has been increasingly vocal about the racist attacks he has faced as well as the systemic mistreatment of characters of color in major franchises following his successful yet tumultuous time with the Disney blockbuster. And his latest revelation further adds more clarity to the situation.
In an interview with the BBC, Boyega explains that he and Lucasfilm producer Kathleen Kennedy had a “really nice, transparent, honest conversation” that was beneficial to them both. Deadline reports further details on Boyega’s talk here:
I think these kinds of conversations, you can go into the realm of sounding like you’re just trying to save your own career, but what is great now is that it is a conversation that anyone has access to. Now people can express themselves about this knowing that any character we love, especially in these big franchises like the Marvels and Star Wars, we love them because of the moments that they are given, we love them because of those moments, and they’re heroic moments that these producers all decide for these characters so we need to see that in our characters that are maybe black and from other cultures.
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Back in September, the British-Nigerian star also kept it a buck with GQ regarding the lack of nuance given to both his and other characters of color in the Star Wars trilogy. “It’s so difficult to maneuver, you get yourself involved in projects and you’re not necessarily going to like everything. [But] what I would say to Disney is do not bring out a black character, market them to be much more important in the franchise than they are and then have them pushed to the side. It’s not good. I’ll say it straight up.”
He continued, “What do you want me to say? What they want you to say is, ‘I enjoyed being a part of it. It was a great experience...’ Nah, nah, nah. I’ll take that deal when it’s a great experience. They gave all the nuance to Adam Driver, all the nuance to Daisy Ridley. Let’s be honest. Daisy knows this. A dam knows this. Everybody knows. I’m not exposing anything.” Whew, air it out then, John. We stan!
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Boyega can be seen next in Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, exclusively on Amazon Prime Nov. 29.


theroot--2020-11-23--Tiffany 'New York' Pollard Remembers All the Men She Loved and Lost On National Television

Over the course of 13 months during 2006 and 2007 , Tiffany Pollard was dumped on reality television dating shows three times .
She took the first rejection on the chin , exchanging an upbeat goodbye with her new ex , Public Enemy star William “ Flavor Flav ” Drayton Jr. , before driving off in a waiting limousine—where she burst into tears .
The second break-up , after she returned to the VH1 series to compete for his heart again , was rougher , and ended in a shouting match .
Pollard flashed her thonged bottom , showing Flav @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before once again being whisked off in the backseat of a limo , crying and vowing to piss on his grave .
The third breakup , during the reunion episode of her own spin-off series , was most dramatic of all .
Security had to intervene to restrain Pollard from her new now-former beau .
“ Hearing those words , ‘ Your time is up , ’ she tells Jezebel .
“ It still rings in my head.
” But from a TV beginning that could have been dismissed as a prolonged experiment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York ” Pollard has built one of the most enduring careers in reality television , all the while becoming a meme queen with a digital second life in countless group chats and Twitter replies .
And on Monday , VH1 is airing a reunion of her first star-making vehicle , I Love New York .
Fifteen years ago , Pollard set out to find love on TV .
Instead , audiences fell in love with her .
After being scouted on an L.A. street , Pollard was selected for the debut season of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on The Bachelor that starred the Public Enemy hype man and Surreal Life alum as its titular singleton .
The show , which inspired copycats and spin-offs including Rock of Love With Bret Michaels and Charm School , fairly reveled in its disdain for its young female contestants .
Rather than learning hopefuls ’ real names , Flav rechristened them , with multiple young women earning nicknames inspired by the shapes and sizes of their breasts and nipples—which is exactly where Flav adhered their name tags .
Out of the near-constant feuds and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York ” because she hails from Utica , emerged as whip-clever and instantly unforgettable , a chain-smoking anti-hero .
Offering cutthroat assessments of every other competitor ( “ You look like a fairy princess that resides over the pits of hell , ” she told one ) and determined to stir all possible pots , she laid out her approach to the competition during one now-famous clash : “ I might be a fucking bitch to the heart , but at least I don ’ t smile in all these girls ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in sheep ’ s clothing .
I ’ m not , I ’ m a fucking wolf.
” “ When I was on Flavor of Love , it was just frantic panic mode , ” Pollard now says of those combative days .
“ I always had to fight to get some time with him.
” After making it to the finale of the show ’ s first season , where Flav ultimately chose Nicole “ Hoopz ” Alexander , Pollard was brought back for the series ’ second outing , only to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again .
She subsequently fronted her own series , I Love New York , which gave her two more chances to find love , this time choosing her own winners from among dozens of men .
Pollard isn ’ t prone to breaking reality TV kayfabe , and has long explained that she was genuinely attracted to Flav , a faded rapper 23 years her senior , for his personality .
And on her own show , she seemed to genuinely appreciate many of the men .
Among the suitors for Pollard ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Chance ” Givens and his brother Ahmad/ “ Real , ” one of the show ’ s most loveable figures , who died of cancer in 2015 ) , a Harvard Law-educated attorney ( David Otunga , who would become a professional wrestler and wed Jennifer Hudson after his run on the series ) , and a man who would be falsely arrested for murder within months of his brief run on the show ( Jamal Trulove , who was framed by San Fransisco police and served more than six years in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When I did I Love New York and I was now in the driver ’ s seat , ” says Pollard , “ it felt so good .
I was the bomb .
I had to make tough decisions as far as eliminations go , but I could breathe and really look for love and just have space to do it without fighting all the time.
” The constant dramatics featured on Flavor of Love and I Love New York—the backstabbing , the fights , the tears , all over days-old relationships—is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pollard .
“ You have no phone , you have no internet , no paper .
You don ’ t know what ’ s going on in the outside world .
The fact that those things don ’ t exist , you are going to invest more time into what you ’ re there to do , your journey , which is looking for love.
” One date in the reality TV hotbox , she estimates , equals about 10 in the real world .
At the end of season one , Patrick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jauntily cocked hats and was mocked by his rivals for supposedly resembling a Ninja turtle , won Pollard ’ s heart .
He proposed—then dumped her at the reunion show .
She still wonders what might have happened had she selected Chance , his runner-up , instead .
Her relationship with season two ’ s winner , George “ Tailor Made ” Weisgerber , fared better .
Like Pollard herself during her Flavor of Love years , he was the contestant the other housemates loved to hate , and after the finale abandoned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other before the reunion episode in favor of moving in together .
But that relationship didn ’ t last , either .
Weisgerber was “ the one person I did want to see the most ” at the reunion , says Pollard .
“ We really did try to give it a shot .
When I saw him , it was just like stepping right back into old times.
” It ’ s impossible to take in this merry-go-round of romance , drama , and heartbreak without wondering about the authenticity of it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series , the behind-the-scenes choreographing is only lightly hidden .
Still , contestants were constantly scrutinized for signs of fakeness , for suggestions that they were there to promote rap and modelling careers , or were putting on for the cameras .
It ’ s a perplexing vision of legitimacy : On reality TV , being “ real ” means actively denying the state of affairs and donning a mask of private citizen naivete despite the fact that you ’ re living in a cardboard mansion strewn with cameras .
During her search @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the banana peels the shows ’ producers threw out—but also seemed to deftly plan her falls .
Flavor Flav gave Pollard the nickname that would become famous .
Everything else , she made herself .
The Of Love era eventually yielded to a new , more aspirational style of reality TV , one that would focus on the already wealthy—glamorous housewives , pro-athletes and their families , and of course , the Kardashians .
The contents of wine glasses would fly , rather than clumps of hair .
And a pathway would emerge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows like Love is Blind and Love Island , one leading directly from elimination night tears to social media influencer status .
But before the script for transforming reality TV appearances into longer-term work was etched in Instagram stone , Pollard was able to transform her wit and flair for dramatics into a career that brought her across the pond for shows like the UK ’ s Celebrity Big Brother and Ex-On the Beach .
These days , she hosts the VH1 interview show , Brunch with Tiffany .
And though she ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her Flavor of Love days , Pollard still manages to go viral , whether she ’ s prematurely mourning the death of fellow CBB housemate David Gest or standing up for dark skinned black people in the wake of colorist remarks .
And now , the woman who made a willingness to bare almost all about her love life the foundation for one of reality superstardom is fairly mum about her romantic life .
“ I ’ ve dated throughout the years .
I kept it to myself , ” she says .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ eye with it and be like , ‘ Oh , this is my new suitor .
This is who I ’ m with.
’ Anything you bring to the limelight , it ’ s not going to be easy.
” Gabrielle Bruney is an arts and culture writer .

Gabrielle Bruney on Culture, shared by Genetta M. Adams to The Root

Over the course of 13 months during 2006 and 2007, Tiffany Pollard was dumped on reality television dating shows three times. She took the first rejection on the chin, exchanging an upbeat goodbye with her new ex, Public Enemy star William “Flavor Flav” Drayton Jr., before driving off in a waiting limousine—where she burst into tears. The second break-up, after she returned to the VH1 series to compete for his heart again, was rougher, and ended in a shouting match. Pollard flashed her thonged bottom, showing Flav just what he would be missing, before once again being whisked off in the backseat of a limo, crying and vowing to piss on his grave. The third breakup, during the reunion episode of her own spin-off series, was most dramatic of all. Security had to intervene to restrain Pollard from her new now-former beau.
“Hearing those words, ‘Your time is up,’ she tells Jezebel. “It still rings in my head.” But from a TV beginning that could have been dismissed as a prolonged experiment in public humiliation, Tiffany “New York” Pollard has built one of the most enduring careers in reality television, all the while becoming a meme queen with a digital second life in countless group chats and Twitter replies. And on Monday, VH1 is airing a reunion of her first star-making vehicle, I Love New York. Fifteen years ago, Pollard set out to find love on TV. Instead, audiences fell in love with her.
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After being scouted on an L.A. street, Pollard was selected for the debut season of Flavor of Love, a raucous take on The Bachelor that starred the Public Enemy hype man and Surreal Life alum as its titular singleton. The show, which inspired copycats and spin-offs including Rock of Love With Bret Michaels and Charm School, fairly reveled in its disdain for its young female contestants. Rather than learning hopefuls’ real names, Flav rechristened them, with multiple young women earning nicknames inspired by the shapes and sizes of their breasts and nipples—which is exactly where Flav adhered their name tags.
Out of the near-constant feuds and fisticuffs, Pollard, dubbed “New York” because she hails from Utica, emerged as whip-clever and instantly unforgettable, a chain-smoking anti-hero. Offering cutthroat assessments of every other competitor (“You look like a fairy princess that resides over the pits of hell,” she told one) and determined to stir all possible pots, she laid out her approach to the competition during one now-famous clash: “I might be a fucking bitch to the heart, but at least I don’t smile in all these girls’s faces. Because you are a wolf in sheep’s clothing. I’m not, I’m a fucking wolf.”
“When I was on Flavor of Love, it was just frantic panic mode,” Pollard now says of those combative days. “I always had to fight to get some time with him.”
After making it to the finale of the show’s first season, where Flav ultimately chose Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander, Pollard was brought back for the series’ second outing, only to be left at the horological altar once again. She subsequently fronted her own series, I Love New York, which gave her two more chances to find love, this time choosing her own winners from among dozens of men.
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Pollard isn’t prone to breaking reality TV kayfabe, and has long explained that she was genuinely attracted to Flav, a faded rapper 23 years her senior, for his personality. And on her own show, she seemed to genuinely appreciate many of the men. Among the suitors for Pollard’s heart were aspiring musicians (Kamal “Chance” Givens and his brother Ahmad/“Real,” one of the show’s most loveable figures, who died of cancer in 2015), a Harvard Law-educated attorney (David Otunga, who would become a professional wrestler and wed Jennifer Hudson after his run on the series), and a man who would be falsely arrested for murder within months of his brief run on the show (Jamal Trulove, who was framed by San Fransisco police and served more than six years in jail before his exoneration).
“When I did I Love New York and I was now in the driver’s seat,” says Pollard, “it felt so good. I was the bomb. I had to make tough decisions as far as eliminations go, but I could breathe and really look for love and just have space to do it without fighting all the time.”
The constant dramatics featured on Flavor of Love and I Love New York—the backstabbing, the fights, the tears, all over days-old relationships—is a natural consequence of the format, says Pollard. “You have no phone, you have no internet, no paper. You don’t know what’s going on in the outside world. The fact that those things don’t exist, you are going to invest more time into what you’re there to do, your journey, which is looking for love.” One date in the reality TV hotbox, she estimates, equals about 10 in the real world.
At the end of season one, Patrick “Tango” Hunter, who sported jauntily cocked hats and was mocked by his rivals for supposedly resembling a Ninja turtle, won Pollard’s heart. He proposed—then dumped her at the reunion show. She still wonders what might have happened had she selected Chance, his runner-up, instead. Her relationship with season two’s winner, George “Tailor Made” Weisgerber, fared better. Like Pollard herself during her Flavor of Love years, he was the contestant the other housemates loved to hate, and after the finale abandoned the reality TV dictum against seeing each other before the reunion episode in favor of moving in together. But that relationship didn’t last, either.
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Weisgerber was “the one person I did want to see the most” at the reunion, says Pollard. “We really did try to give it a shot. When I saw him, it was just like stepping right back into old times.”
It’s impossible to take in this merry-go-round of romance, drama, and heartbreak without wondering about the authenticity of it all. As with most reality TV series, the behind-the-scenes choreographing is only lightly hidden. Still, contestants were constantly scrutinized for signs of fakeness, for suggestions that they were there to promote rap and modelling careers, or were putting on for the cameras. It’s a perplexing vision of legitimacy: On reality TV, being “real” means actively denying the state of affairs and donning a mask of private citizen naivete despite the fact that you’re living in a cardboard mansion strewn with cameras. During her search for love, Pollard gamely slipped on the banana peels the shows’ producers threw out—but also seemed to deftly plan her falls. Flavor Flav gave Pollard the nickname that would become famous. Everything else, she made herself.
The Of Love era eventually yielded to a new, more aspirational style of reality TV, one that would focus on the already wealthy—glamorous housewives, pro-athletes and their families, and of course, the Kardashians. The contents of wine glasses would fly, rather than clumps of hair. And a pathway would emerge for those who do seek romance on shows like Love is Blind and Love Island, one leading directly from elimination night tears to social media influencer status.
But before the script for transforming reality TV appearances into longer-term work was etched in Instagram stone, Pollard was able to transform her wit and flair for dramatics into a career that brought her across the pond for shows like the UK’s Celebrity Big Brother and Ex-On the Beach. These days, she hosts the VH1 interview show, Brunch with Tiffany. And though she’s involved in less bomb-throwing than in her Flavor of Love days, Pollard still manages to go viral, whether she’s prematurely mourning the death of fellow CBB housemate David Gest or standing up for dark skinned black people in the wake of colorist remarks.
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And now, the woman who made a willingness to bare almost all about her love life the foundation for one of reality superstardom is fairly mum about her romantic life. “I’ve dated throughout the years. I kept it to myself,” she says. “I was never in the public eye with it and be like, ‘Oh, this is my new suitor. This is who I’m with.’ Anything you bring to the limelight, it’s not going to be easy.”
Gabrielle Bruney is an arts and culture writer.


theroot--2020-11-23--Shop Early Black Friday Deals on Apple, LEGO, Always Pan, PS4 Games, and More

Black Friday is hitting a little different this year , and for your sake and everyone ’ s , we hope you plan on doing any deals shopping online .
Luckily , retailers far and wide are lining up to grab your attention with amazing deals , and they ’ re starting even earlier than usual .
We ’ ve seen loads of great Black Friday deals already , ranging from cheap earbuds and bath towels to PS4 games , cookware , apparel , cosmetics , and more .
Here are some of the best deals around right now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week to bring even more can ’ t-miss bargains .
Clip coupon and use code P9UHQJIX at checkout Looking for affordable wireless earbuds that won ’ t break the bank ?
You won ’ t find a much better deal than Mpow ’ s M30 wireless earbuds for just $ 19 at Amazon right now in pink .
Just clip the coupon and use promo code P9UHQJIX at checkout to get the full savings .
These earbuds have a strong 4.6-star rating at Amazon and deliver up to 5 hours of battery life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours of charge available in the case .
Towels worn thin ?
Got frays hanging from the ends ?
Upgrading doesn ’ t have to be expensive , especially with this incredible Macy ’ s sale .
Right now , you can snag a Home Design cotton bath towel for just $ 4 and pair it with a hand towel of the same color for just $ 3 !
Both are ~70 % off the list price , and Macy ’ s has seven color options to choose from .
Load up while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s latest and greatest smartwatch just released weeks ago , but you can already save $ 69 or more on the Apple Watch Series 6 depending on your color , size , and style configuration .
The base 40mm model starts at just $ 330 right now ( usually $ 399 ) , while the 44mm version is $ 380 ( full savings shown at checkout ) .
Meanwhile , versions with cellular support see even larger savings , with a 40mm version for $ 390 ( $ 110 off ) .
Scope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ styles and options !
Snag the heart of your next gaming rig with this 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9900K Coffee Lake processor , which is marked down $ 230 right now from the original list price at Newegg .
Along with a powerful chip for your new desktop , you ’ ll also get an Intel software bundle—valued at $ 150—which has creativity and productivity tools alongside some in-game goodies for titles like Fortnite and Auto Chess .
Rev up your next quiet afternoon or evening with a LEGO Speed Champions building kit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blocky recreations of iconic sports cars and other rides , including the McLaren Senna , Ferrari F40 Competizione , and Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0 , along with many others , and several sets are marked down 20 % right now at Amazon .
If you need a better streaming solution for Netflix , Hulu , Disney+ , or any of your other favorite services , why not snag a Roku ?
The company ’ s most popular devices are on sale right now , with the Roku Ultra down to $ 69 ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Streaming Stick+ for just $ 30 ( down from $ 50 ) , and the Roku Premiere for $ 24 ( usually $ 40 ) .
They all have 4K video support , but otherwise have various features .
The Always Pan is a recent cookware sensation : a well-designed , attractive , multi-function ceramic non-stick pan that can potentially replace all of the old pots and pans in your kitchen .
Whether braising , steaming , frying , boiling , and more , it ’ s a super-handy addition that includes a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , easy-pour spouts , and beech wood spatula with a built-in rest .
It ’ s not cheap , but right now you can save $ 50 off the list price directly from Our Place with the promo code SUPERSALE .
Some color options won ’ t ship until late December , however , so be sure to check if you need it sooner .
We can ’ t help you with a sure-thing PlayStation 5 purchase right now , but we can point you towards some excellent deals on Sony first-party PS4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ghost of Tsushima is marked down to $ 40 and The Last of Us Part II to $ 30 , while the likes of God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn are just $ 10 a pop .
Meanwhile , you can snag a PlayStation Plus or PlayStation Now 12-month subscription for just $ 45 ( usually $ 60 ) , and those work on PS5 too .
Stock up on men ’ s apparel and accessories at JACHS NY with the early Black Friday sale , which lets you save 70 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Whether you ’ re looking for a sweatshirt , jacket , blazer , shirt , or something else , now ’ s the time to fill out your wardrobe .
Alexa ’ s home has been redesigned in the latest version of the Amazon Echo , with a globe-like shape that seems like it ’ ll more easily blend within your home .
Right now , you can add the voice assistant to your space for $ 30 off the list price .
Besides the design , the new Echo isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but the sound quality has been improved and Alexa is more responsive thanks to Amazon ’ s new neural chip .
Grab it from Amazon , Best Buy , or Staples .
If you ’ ve heard the hype around air fryers but don ’ t want to spend upwards of $ 100 or more on another kitchen gadget , then jump on this amazing Macy ’ s sale .
You ’ ll save $ 60 off the price of this Crux 3.7-quart electric air fryer , which has a touchscreen interface @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meats , veggies , and more .
Secure virtual private network ( VPN ) service into early 2023 with this great NordVPN Black Friday bargain .
You ’ ll save 68 % off the regular price for two years of service , and then they ’ ll toss in another three free months on top of that .
All told , you ’ ll get 27 months of VPN service for just $ 89 right now , and the popular provider has 5,400+ global servers to connect through and lets you use up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s popular Lip Glossary Kit is marked down $ 8 right now .
For just $ 10 , you ’ ll snag 16 different small lippies , including four tinted lip oils , four sheer lip glosses , four matte liquid lipsticks , and four patent liquid lipsticks .
Save a bundle and try some new shades !
Save $ 300 total off of a powerful MSI GL75 Leopard 17.3-inch gaming laptop at Newegg right now with this promotion .
This beast has a 10th-gen Intel Core i7 chip with an NVIDIA GeForce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a 1TB hard drive , and 512GB SSD .
There ’ s $ 100 instant savings and the promo code 4STUDENT will knock another $ 100 off , and then the last $ 100 savings comes via a mail-in rebate ( don ’ t forget ! )
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Andrew Hayward on Roundups, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Black Friday weekend hit a little different this year, and for your sake and everyone’s, we hope you did all of your deals shopping online. Luckily, retailers far and wide served up fantastic deals all weekend long, and they’re not stopping.
We’ve seen loads of great Cyber Monday deals, ranging from cheap earbuds and bath towels to PS4 games, cookware, apparel, cosmetics, and more. Here are some of the best deals around right now, updated daily through the rest of this weekend to bring even more can’t-miss bargains.
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This isn’t a deal in terms of price, but if you’re still looking to secure a Nintendo Switch before Christmas, Amazon has the standard console with red and blue Joy-Con controllers up for grabs at $300. It’s currently listed as being in stock on December 15 as of this writing, although that’s sure to change as people snap ‘em up.
Meanwhile, Best Buy has the newly-announced Fortnite Wildcat Bundle in stock, which comes with a specially-branded console along with the free-to-play game pre-downloaded on the system, plus 2,000 V-Bucks and exclusive in-game content. That’s also $300. And lastly, it won’t ship until January, but Amazon also has the adorable Animal Crossing-themed Switch console available for purchase at regular price.
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Amazon has a big Cyber Monday sale on smartphones that includes models from a variety of brands and is mostly focused on budget-friendly hardware. But there are a few big discounts on flagship phones here, too.
Standouts include the new OnePlus 8T for $630, a $120 savings from the list price, as well as the higher-end OnePlus 8 Pro for $750—that’s $250 off. Other bargains include the Moto G Power for $175, Google Pixel 3a XL for $299, and even a Tracfone Apple iPhone 7 for $130. Check out the full deal listing for several sub-$100 phones, as well.
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Got a Nintendo Switch or is someone you love getting it as a holiday gift? If you haven’t already played Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Party, they’re two of the must-play multiplayer gems on the console. And right now, Target is slashing $40 off the combined price for these hits with this discounted bundle. Now that’s a heck of a deal.
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JACHS NY dropped prices up to 70% off for Black Friday, but the deals are even more serious for Cyber Monday, with items now up to 90% off without a coupon or code. JACHS NY primarily specializes in men’s apparel and accessories, but also has a handful of women’s pieces in the mix. Whether you’re looking to stock up for winter or grab some cheap bargains for the rest of the year, now’s the time to save big.
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Looking for affordable wireless earbuds that won’t break the bank? You won’t find a much better deal than Mpow’s M5 wireless earbuds for just $30 at Amazon right now. This deal is exclusively for Prime members, mind you, and you’ll have to clip the coupon and use code D3O7SXCN at checkout. These earbuds have a strong 4.4-star rating at Amazon and deliver up to 6 hours of battery life per charge, with an additional 36 hours of charge available in the case.
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If you grew up in a certain era (say, the early-to-mid ‘90s), then you might remember these classic Tiger Electronics handheld video games. They were cheap, featured great licenses, and were a fun way to kill some time. Well, they’re back: these X-Men and Transformers games have been revived exactly as they were back when, and right now they’re $10 each at Amazon. Stuff one of these in a nostalgic fan’s stocking.
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If your dull blades aren’t slicing through proteins like butter these days, then it might be time for a kitchen upgrade. Luckily, Macy’s has these color-coded Cuisinart knives for just $15 right now, a savings of $25. You get five stainless steel blades here, each with a cover for safe storage, ranging from a lil’ 3.5” paring knife up to an 8” chef’s knife.
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Get your game on from essentially anywhere with the Acer Nitro 5, a notebook primed for high-quality PC gaming. This portable beast has an Intel Core i5 chip alongside a powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, plus the 15.6” screen has a smooth 144Hz refresh rate and there’s a hefty 1TB hard drive here and a speedy 256GB SSD alongside too. It’s $300 off the list price at Walmart right now.
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If it’s high time to upgrade your entertainment center, especially ahead of the long winter ahead, then scope out this massive deal on a massive Samsung 4K TV from Best Buy. Right now, you can save $600 off the list price of this 82” Class 8 set, which will look super crisp in Ultra HD glory. Whether paired with a new game console or even just for streaming Netflix, it’s bound to be a beauty. Just make sure you have something large enough to hold it!
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Apple’s latest Macs are powered by its own brand new M1 chips, which are shockingly more powerful than the old Intel-driven models. Amazingly, you can already save $100 off the list price of either the base 256GB or larger 512GB models of the super-thin MacBook Air, which are now $899 and $1,149 respectively at Adorama. They’re significantly more powerful than the old Air laptops, making them more capable options for content creation.
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If your old artificial tree isn’t looking the part anymore, or if you’re finally ready to be done with buying a real tree each year, KingSo is offering discounts on fake Christmas trees at Amazon. A 7.5-foot tree is $60 when you clip the coupon on the page and use promo code KINGSO456G at checkout. A snow-flecked version of the same tree comes out to $72 when you clip the coupon and put in the same code.
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AirPods-like wireless earbuds don’t have to break the bank or even stress your wallet much at all. Amazon has these Boltune wireless earbuds for $26 right now, a savings of $14 from the already-low list price. They have a 4.5-star rating from Amazon customers and provide about 4 hours of playback per charge, with another 34 hours’ worth of charges available in the case.
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Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is an incredible value, delivering 100+ playable games for Xbox One/Series X/Series S and PC players, including all of the company’s own big first-party games and lots of other gems large and small. It’s usually $15 a month, which includes an Xbox Live Gold subscription, but right now Target is offering a three-month subscription card for a mere $20. Check it out now if you haven’t, or add extra time to keep gaming through the winter.
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If you need a cheap and easy way to transform a “dumb” TV into a smart one, Amazon’s Fire TV Stick Lite can do the trick. This tiny lil’ stick plugs right into an HDMI port and provides easy access to streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Amazon’s own video offerings. It comes with a remote, too, and is marked down 40% to just $18 right now.
Looking for something that can hit 4K resolution? The Fire TV Stick 4K is also 40% off at $30 today.
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Home ownership may seem forever out of reach for some of us, but right now you can bestow such a wondrous gift on your feline friend(s) for a mere $39 from Chewy. FRISCO’s 33” faux fur cat tree and condo has a couple of cubbies, a big laying platform at the top, and a dangly ball to bat around. The full savings will show up in your cart.
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Paper Mario: The Origami King was one of the standout releases in a relatively quiet year for the Nintendo Switch, so if you didn’t check it out earlier in 2020, now’s the time to dive in. This role-playing adventure is currently $10 off at Amazon—a rare discount indeed.
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If you have a die-hard Dragon Ball fan on your list, then you can ensure an enormous grin on their face this holiday with the Dragon Ball Z Complete Box Set. Currently half off the list price from Amazon, this set comes with 26 (!) paperback books that tell the entire saga—and thankfully without the added filler of the anime adaptation.
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If sitting all the time at your home desk isn’t doing any favors for your back, then you might want to consider upgrading to a standing desk. Flexispot’s adjustable desk converts from sitting to standing heights with the simple buttons, and right now Amazon is slashing $100 off the list price. Reap the potential health benefits with this affordable standing setup. Just clip the coupon on the page to snag the savings.
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If you need a beautiful new screen for your stay-at-home cinematic exploits, check out this Sony X800H 65-inch 4K HDR set. This LED display is sure to be a stunner, and would undoubtedly pair well with the new PlayStation 5… or Xbox Series X or S, even. Save $202 at Amazon.
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Looking for one of those infrared thermometers that scans someone’s temperature without actually touching their forehead? You’re in luck: Amazon has iHealth’s forehead thermometer for just $20 , a 6 0% savings over the list price, when you clip the coupon.
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Some might scoff at the idea of an adult cruising around on an electric scooter, but we bet you’d feel pretty boss roaming around town on this thing. Segway’s Ninebot ES4 electric kick scooter is a premium model and priced accordingly, but right now it’s $270 off the list price — that’s just $500 at Amazon right now.
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If you’ve been curious about Apple’s famed wireless earbuds but didn’t want to pay full price, here’s your chance: Amazon has the AirPods for just $110 right now. That’s a $49 savings off the regular list price. Or you can snag the version with a wirelessly-chargeable case for $140, which is $59 off list. In either case, you get compact ‘buds that charge within the case, pair easily with iOS devices and Macs (but work with others too), and last up to 5 hours per charge.
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Snag one of the season’s hottest new video games for the adventurer in your family. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla shifts the action to the Viking conquest of England, with dazzling terrain, brutal action, and captivating storytelling. Right now, you can save $10 off the list price on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, or Xbox (works on Xbox Series X/S or Xbox One) at Amazon.
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If you’re looking to bring the Amazon Alexa voice assistant into your home, whether it’s for the first time or you’re expanding into new rooms and spaces, now’s the time. Amazon is offering up to 60% off various models, including $30 off the brand new globe-shaped Echo, $21 off the smaller new Echo Dot, and half-off the screen packing Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8.
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Right now is a rough time for spotty home Wi-Fi connectivity, especially for those of us working from home and doubly so for those of us with kids doing remote learning. If your old Wi-Fi router isn’t cutting it anymore, consider an Eero mesh router. These handy whole-home systems use multiple access points to blanket your entire space with seamless, smooth internet access. Right now, Amazon has multiple sets and devices for 20% off the list price.
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Snag the heart of your next gaming rig with this 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9900K Coffee Lake processor, which is marked down $230 right now from the original list price at Newegg. Along with a powerful chip for your new desktop, you’ll also get an Intel software bundle—valued at $150—which has creativity and productivity tools alongside some in-game goodies for titles like Fortnite and Auto Chess.
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Rev up your next quiet afternoon or evening with a LEGO Speed Champions building kit. These officially-licensed sets let you create blocky recreations of iconic sports cars and other rides, including the McLaren Senna, Ferrari F40 Competizione, and Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0, along with many others, and several sets are marked down 20% right now at Amazon.
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If you need a better streaming solution for Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, or any of your other favorite services, why not snag a Roku? The company’s most popular devices are on sale right now, with the Roku Ultra down to $69 (from $100), the Roku Streaming Stick+ for just $30 (down from $50), and the Roku Premiere for $24 (usually $40). They all have 4K video support, but otherwise have various features.
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The Always Pan is a recent cookware sensation: a well-designed, attractive, multi-function ceramic non-stick pan that can potentially replace all of the old pots and pans in your kitchen. Whether braising, steaming, frying, boiling, and more, it’s a super-handy addition that includes a modular lid, steaming basket and colander, easy-pour spouts, and beech wood spatula with a built-in rest. It’s not cheap, but right now you can save $50 off the list price directly from Our Place with the promo code SUPERSALE. Some color options won’t ship until late December, however, so be sure to check if you need it sooner.
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Secure virtual private network (VPN) service into early 2023 with this great NordVPN Black Friday bargain. You’ll save 68% off the regular price for two years of service, and then they’ll toss in another three free months on top of that. All told, you’ll get 27 months of VPN service for just $89 right now, and the popular provider has 5,400+ global servers to connect through and lets you use up to six simultaneous devices.
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Save $300 total off of a powerful MSI GL75 Leopard 17.3-inch gaming laptop at Newegg right now with this promotion. This beast has a 10th-gen Intel Core i7 chip with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card, 16GB RAM, a 1TB hard drive, and 512GB SSD. There’s $100 instant savings and the promo code 4STUDENT will knock another $100 off, and then the last $100 savings comes via a mail-in rebate (don’t forget!).


theroot--2020-11-23--Tiger, Tiger Woods Y'all: Documentary America's Son Set for ESPN Premiere

If there ’ s one thing that I love , it ’ s a good-ass documentary—especially if it involves sports .
And while 2020 has been a resounding clusterfuck otherwise , it ’ s been a spectacular year on the film front , as sports docs like Netflix ’ s Uppity , Quibi ’ s The Scheme , and Blackballed have not only raised the bar but have explored how racial dynamics factor into the sports we all know and love .
Looking to continue that tradition is The Undefeated Presents Tiger Woods : America ’ s Son , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Woods ’ complex racial identity and the meaning of the golfer ’ s success in America , ” according to a press release provided to The Root .
Sports heads are already familiar with The Undefeated , ESPN ’ s multiplatform content initiative that explores the intersections of sports , race and culture , so there ’ s nobody better equipped to chronicle Woods ’ ascension into sports royalty , or his legacy as a groundbreaking pioneer in the unseasoned world of golf .
The program will also revisit how his historic win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flexed Black excellence to become the first Black golfer to win a major tournament—revolutionized not only golf , but the entire sports landscape .
“ This documentary , directed by the brilliant Lauren Stowell , is an eye-opening portrait of Tiger Woods through the prism of race and identity , ” Kevin Merida , Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of The Undefeated , told The Root in a statement .
“ Nuanced and contemplative , it explores what it means to be pioneering and Black and have the highest expectations attached to your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with ESPN ’ s Features Unit to bring this important story to life.
” Tiger Woods : America ’ s Son will also include rarely-seen interviews and archival footage from his fellow golfers , journalists who ’ ve covered his career and other important figures that have played an integral role in Woods ’ success , such as his longtime coach Butch Harmon and Lee Elder , the first African-American to qualify for the Masters in 1975 .
“ Throughout this hour we hope that viewers see Tiger Woods in a new light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is that makes him uniquely American , ” Craig Lazarus , Vice President , Original Content and Features at ESPN , told The Root in a statement .
“ In many ways , Tiger ’ s story shows us that there is no single experience in America.
” Check out the trailer below and prepare accordingly for the premiere of Tiger Woods : America ’ s Son on ESPN on November 29 at 7 p.m .
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Jay Connor on The Grapevine, shared by Jay Connor to The Root

If there’s one thing that I love, it’s a good-ass documentary—especially if it involves sports. And while 2020 has been a resounding clusterfuck otherwise, it’s been a spectacular year on the film front, as sports docs like Netflix’s Uppity, Quibi’s The Scheme, and Blackballed have not only raised the bar but have explored how racial dynamics factor into the sports we all know and love.
Looking to continue that tradition is The Undefeated Presents Tiger Woods: America’s Son, a one-hour documentary that will “examine Tiger Woods’ complex racial identity and the meaning of the golfer’s success in America,” according to a press release provided to The Root.
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Sports heads are already familiar with The Undefeated, ESPN’s multiplatform content initiative that explores the intersections of sports, race and culture, so there’s nobody better equipped to chronicle Woods’ ascension into sports royalty, or his legacy as a groundbreaking pioneer in the unseasoned world of golf. The program will also revisit how his historic win at The Masters in 1997—in which he flexed Black excellence to become the first Black golfer to win a major tournament—revolutionized not only golf, but the entire sports landscape.
“This documentary, directed by the brilliant Lauren Stowell, is an eye-opening portrait of Tiger Woods through the prism of race and identity,” Kevin Merida, Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of The Undefeated, told The Root in a statement. “Nuanced and contemplative, it explores what it means to be pioneering and Black and have the highest expectations attached to your achievements. We are proud to partner with ESPN’s Features Unit to bring this important story to life.”
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Tiger Woods: America’s Son will also include rarely-seen interviews and archival footage from his fellow golfers, journalists who’ve covered his career and other important figures that have played an integral role in Woods’ success, such as his longtime coach Butch Harmon and Lee Elder, the first African-American to qualify for the Masters in 1975.
“Throughout this hour we hope that viewers see Tiger Woods in a new light and be challenged to think about what it is that makes him uniquely American,” Craig Lazarus, Vice President, Original Content and Features at ESPN, told The Root in a statement. “In many ways, Tiger’s story shows us that there is no single experience in America.”
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Check out the trailer below and prepare accordingly for the premiere of Tiger Woods: America’s Son on ESPN on November 29 at 7 p.m. ET.


theroot--2020-11-23--Exclusive Red Table Talk Clip: TikTok Vegan Sensation Tabitha Brown Didn't Think She'd Make It to 40

Exclusive Red Table Talk Clip: TikTok Vegan Sensation Tabitha Brown Didn't Think She'd Make It to 40 Years Old

Jada Pinkett Smith , Willow Smith and Adrienne “ Gammy ” Banfield-Jones have been known to feed the soul at their red table .
For the holidays , it looks like the ladies are going to be feeding that belly , too !
From Facebook Watch ’ s official synopsis of the next episode of Red Table Talk titled , “ Red Table Recipes : Cooking for the Holidays , ” via a press release sent to The Root : Jada , Willow and Gammy are joined by Will ’ s first wife Sheree Zampino who reveals the secrets behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tips on how other blended families can spend the holidays together .
Then social media superstar chefs Tabitha Brown and Joshuah Nishi serve up their inspiring stories alongside must-make viral dishes… just in time for the holidays !
In an exclusive clip provided to The Root , viral TikTok sensation Tabitha Brown revealed what led to the very vegan journey that contributed to her recent success .
“ I had woke up , in 2016 , with this headache in the back of my head , ” Brown revealed , rocking a vibrant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This headache turned into chronic fatigue , chronic pain , I would fall when I would walk ...
I just could not get well , my body would just start to attack itself.
” Brown noted that she would go to the doctor and get checked ... but all over , her vitals would return normal .
Something was clearly wrong , though .
So , what was up ?
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“ Now I ’ m frustrated , I ’ m depressed , I have anxiety because I think , ‘ Lord @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just to bring me here , right ?
’ I honestly thought , ‘ I ’ m not gon ’ see 40.
’ Like , ‘ this gon ’ be it.
’ I literally thought I was gon ’ die , ” she added .
The “ Red Table Recipes : Cooking for the Holidays ” episode of Red Table Talk airs Tuesday , Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m .
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Tonja Renée Stidhum on The Grapevine, shared by Tonja Renée Stidhum to The Root

Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne “Gammy” Banfield-Jones have been known to feed the soul at their red table. For the holidays, it looks like the ladies are going to be feeding that belly, too!
From Facebook Watch’s official synopsis of the next episode of Red Table Talk titled, “Red Table Recipes: Cooking for the Holidays,” via a press release sent to The Root:
Jada, Willow and Gammy are joined by Will’s first wife Sheree Zampino who reveals the secrets behind one of her famous recipes and gives tips on how other blended families can spend the holidays together. Then social media superstar chefs Tabitha Brown and Joshuah Nishi serve up their inspiring stories alongside must-make viral dishes… just in time for the holidays!
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In an exclusive clip provided to The Root, viral TikTok sensation Tabitha Brown revealed what led to the very vegan journey that contributed to her recent success.
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“I had woke up, in 2016, with this headache in the back of my head,” Brown revealed, rocking a vibrant pair of delicious-looking orange slice earrings. “This headache turned into chronic fatigue, chronic pain, I would fall when I would walk...I just could not get well, my body would just start to attack itself.”
Brown noted that she would go to the doctor and get checked...but all over, her vitals would return normal. Something was clearly wrong, though. So, what was up?!
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“Now I’m frustrated, I’m depressed, I have anxiety because I think, ‘Lord, you done brought me this far just to bring me here, right?’ I honestly thought, ‘I’m not gon’ see 40.’ Like, ‘this gon’ be it.’ I literally thought I was gon’ die,” she added.
The “Red Table Recipes: Cooking for the Holidays” episode of Red Table Talk airs Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET on Facebook Watch.


theroot--2020-11-23--Biden Names Woman to Lead Intelligence and Latino to Lead Department of Homeland Security

President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. isn ’ t waiting on Trump to hand him the reins .
In fact , he ’ s moving on with his top national security picks .
On Tuesday , his transition office noted that Biden plans to name “ the first Latino to lead the Department of Homeland Security , the first woman to head the intelligence community and a former secretary of state , John Kerry , to be his international climate czar , ” the New York Times reports .
The plan is for the soon-to-be president to nominate Alejandro Mayorkas to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Homeland Security and Avril Haines to be his director of national intelligence .
Where has John Kerry been ?
Who knows , but I can tell you that he ’ ll be named the special presidential envoy on climate .
Biden will nominate Antony J. Blinken to be secretary of state and Jake Sullivan as national security adviser .
Biden is also expected to nominate “ Linda Thomas-Greenfield to be ambassador to the United Nations and restore the job to cabinet-level status , giving Ms. Thomas-Greenfield , an African-American woman , a seat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Times reports .
And why is Biden naming his staff when President Trump has yet to concede ?
Because he ’ s the goddamn president-elect of America and it doesn ’ t matter what Trump or his followers say because the votes have been cast and y ’ all lost .
And I ’ m not trying to rub it in ; I ’ m trying to pour white cookout lemonade in the wound .
The Times notes that Biden has kept a commitment to diversity , including both race and gender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foreign policy and national security , has been overly represented by white men .
But as The Root ’ s Ishena Robinson pointed out in her piece , “ Fuck Rahm Emanuel ” ...
I mean , “ Rahm Emanuel Reportedly Being Considered for Biden ’ s Cabinet , a Choice That Would Be a Slap in the Face to Black Voters ” in which she wrote : It would knock the air out of any hope that Biden as president will be more than just not-Trump , and head up an administration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will better the lives of the most marginalized in this country .
Ultimately , Biden selecting Emanuel for his cabinet would be a decision to betray the people who keep showing up for a democracy that so often does not show up for them .
No , seriously , do you hear that , Biden ?

President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. isn’t waiting on Trump to hand him the reins. In fact, he’s moving on with his top national security picks.
On Tuesday, his transition office noted that Biden plans to name “the first Latino to lead the Department of Homeland Security, the first woman to head the intelligence community and a former secretary of state, John Kerry, to be his international climate czar,” the New York Times reports.
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The plan is for the soon-to-be president to nominate Alejandro Mayorkas to be his secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and Avril Haines to be his director of national intelligence.
Where has John Kerry been? Who knows, but I can tell you that he’ll be named the special presidential envoy on climate. Biden will nominate Antony J. Blinken to be secretary of state and Jake Sullivan as national security adviser.
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Biden is also expected to nominate “Linda Thomas-Greenfield to be ambassador to the United Nations and restore the job to cabinet-level status, giving Ms. Thomas-Greenfield, an African-American woman, a seat on his National Security Council,” the Times reports.
And why is Biden naming his staff when President Trump has yet to concede? Because he’s the goddamn president-elect of America and it doesn’t matter what Trump or his followers say because the votes have been cast and y’all lost.
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And I’m not trying to rub it in; I’m trying to pour white cookout lemonade in the wound.
There is a difference.
The Times notes that Biden has kept a commitment to diversity, including both race and gender, which, when it comes to foreign policy and national security, has been overly represented by white men.
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But as The Root’s Ishena Robinson pointed out in her piece, “Fuck Rahm Emanuel”...I mean, “Rahm Emanuel Reportedly Being Considered for Biden’s Cabinet, a Choice That Would Be a Slap in the Face to Black Voters” in which she wrote:
It would knock the air out of any hope that Biden as president will be more than just not-Trump, and head up an administration that promotes at least some progressive policies that will better the lives of the most marginalized in this country. Ultimately, Biden selecting Emanuel for his cabinet would be a decision to betray the people who keep showing up for a democracy that so often does not show up for them.
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You hear that, Biden?
No, seriously, do you hear that, Biden?


theroot--2020-11-23--Get Into The Holiday Spirit With a Set of Pre-Lit Wreaths

Whether you 're celebrating with your loved ones in person or from a distance , The Inventory staff is dedicated @ @ @ @ @ the top gifts to ring in the season—and maybe a few good deals to snatch @ @ @ @ @ 's okay , your secret 's safe with us .
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Ignacia on Kinja Deals, shared by Giovanni Colantonio to The Root

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While the holidays are looking to be bleaker and bleaker because of this damn pandemic that just won’t quit, you can still be optimistic and celebrate. Decorate your door with 18-inch Pre-lit Wreaths for a low $20. They’re battery-operated, so you won’t have to plug it in anywhere. So what are you waiting for?! Spread joy amoungst the darkness and grab one now!


theroot--2020-11-23--Louisiana Teen Quawan Charles Laid to Rest as Family Questions Police Decision-Making: 'They Could’v

Louisiana Teen Quawan Charles Laid to Rest as Family Questions Police Decision-Making: 'They Could’ve Done More'

Quawan “ Bobby ” Charles , a Black 15-year-old boy who died under “ suspicious ” circumstances earlier this month , was honored with a funeral service on Saturday , as his family still searches for answers regarding his death .
“ You slowly have brought our family together to support one another , express our true feelings and connect on a more intimate level , ” Quawan ’ s sister Eve Greenberg said at the service , according to KLFY TV .
“ We will forever hold the memories of you and the memories we wish we could have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Celina Charles , Quawan ’ s cousin and spokesperson for the family , read a letter from his mother , Roxanne Nelson .
“ I ’ m missing you , but I ’ ll wait until the day I can see you again , ” she wrote .
“ Quawan , I will love you for all eternity , Mom.
” Quawan ’ s father , with whom he recently moved in before his death , also shared a note addressed to his son .
“ He would want us to remember @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cousins .
Goodbye , my son , you will be in our hearts forever.
” Nelson recently gave her first on-camera interview to Good Morning America on Saturday , giving a frank assessment on how Louisiana police handled her son ’ s disappearance and subsequent death .
“ They could ’ ve done more .
They didn ’ t .
They didn ’ t do what they were supposed to do , ” Nelson told GMA .
“ Had they done what they were supposed to do , my son would be alive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was Black , it didn ’ t matter to them.
” “ I can not sleep at night , like I want to , ” Nelson said .
“ I ’ m constantly thinking about my son and trying to figure out exactly how he died.
” As The Root reported on Nov. 11 , Quawan went missing on Oct. 30 .
According to Selina Charles , Nelson immediately flagged her son as missing to Baldwin police officers , who dismissed her concerns .
“ They brushed her off , ” Charles family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They told her things such as ‘ Look , he ’ s probably at a football game .
He ’ s probably with some friends.
’ Basically , don ’ t worry about it.
” Quawan ’ s body was found three days later in a creek in a sugar cane field about 20 miles away , with a local coroner ’ s office ruling Quawan ’ s cause of death as drowning .
A friend of Quawan ’ s told the family he had seen the teen in a car with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; the mother later admitted that she had picked up Quawan that afternoon so the two boys could “ hang out ” together .
They may have been the last people to see Quawan alive .
Baldwin police never issued an Amber Alert for Quawan ’ s disappearance , nor did they get in contact with local media as they had done in previous cases of missing children .
The case is currently being handled by the Iberia Parish Sheriff ’ s Office , who found Quawan the same day Nelson reported her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ located the teen ’ s body by pinging his cell phone .
Nelson and family attorneys representing Quawan ’ s family questioned why those measures hadn ’ t been taken sooner .
“ Had they followed state law , would Quawan be alive today ?
” Trichell asked .
“ We don ’ t think they looked at Quawan and saw their own children .
We don ’ t think that his life was high enough on the totem pole for them to exhaust all resources , ” the attorney said .
IPS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s death as a homicide investigation , “ just as we do in any case involving someone found deceased in this manner.
” The department also says it has video showing Quawan was alone near where his body was later found .
But local activist Jamaal Taylor pointed out to The Root that the community ’ s concerns go well beyond what happened to Quawan when he disappeared .
They also want an investigation into why local law enforcement seemed to treat his case so differently .
“ If Quawan was a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upside down right now trying to figure out what happened , ” Taylor said .
“ We want the officers involved that took no action placed on leave .
We need an investigation into what happened and why they failed to issue an Amber alert at the time of the report of this young man going missing .
And , more importantly , why they blew it off and told the parents to go look for the child at a football game .
”

Quawan “Bobby” Charles, a Black 15-year-old boy who died under “suspicious” circumstances earlier this month, was honored with a funeral service on Saturday, as his family still searches for answers regarding his death.
“You slowly have brought our family together to support one another, express our true feelings and connect on a more intimate level,” Quawan’s sister Eve Greenberg said at the service, according to KLFY TV. “We will forever hold the memories of you and the memories we wish we could have had with you close to our hearts.”
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Celina Charles, Quawan’s cousin and spokesperson for the family, read a letter from his mother, Roxanne Nelson.
“I’m missing you, but I’ll wait until the day I can see you again,” she wrote. “Quawan, I will love you for all eternity, Mom.”
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Quawan’s father, with whom he recently moved in before his death, also shared a note addressed to his son.
“He would want us to remember him fishing, spending time with his cousins. Goodbye, my son, you will be in our hearts forever.”
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Nelson recently gave her first on-camera interview to Good Morning America on Saturday, giving a frank assessment on how Louisiana police handled her son’s disappearance and subsequent death.
“They could’ve done more. They didn’t. They didn’t do what they were supposed to do,” Nelson told GMA. “Had they done what they were supposed to do, my son would be alive today. I feel because my son was Black, it didn’t matter to them.”
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“I cannot sleep at night, like I want to,” Nelson said. “I’m constantly thinking about my son and trying to figure out exactly how he died.”
As The Root reported on Nov. 11, Quawan went missing on Oct. 30. According to Selina Charles, Nelson immediately flagged her son as missing to Baldwin police officers, who dismissed her concerns.
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“They brushed her off,” Charles family attorney Ronald Haley told The Root. “They told her things such as ‘Look, he’s probably at a football game. He’s probably with some friends.’ Basically, don’t worry about it.”
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Quawan’s body was found three days later in a creek in a sugar cane field about 20 miles away, with a local coroner’s office ruling Quawan’s cause of death as drowning. A friend of Quawan’s told the family he had seen the teen in a car with a white woman and her teenage son; the mother later admitted that she had picked up Quawan that afternoon so the two boys could “hang out” together.
They may have been the last people to see Quawan alive.
Baldwin police never issued an Amber Alert for Quawan’s disappearance, nor did they get in contact with local media as they had done in previous cases of missing children.
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According to Chase Trichell, an attorney for the family, under a recently modified statute, any Louisiana law enforcement agency that becomes aware of a missing child must immediately notify the state police, which then determines whether it’s an Amber Alert or media advisory case. The latter would have alerted neighboring parishes like Iberia, he said, where Charles’ body was found four days after he was first reported missing.
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The case is currently being handled by the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office, who found Quawan the same day Nelson reported her son missing to the department. They located the teen’s body by pinging his cell phone. Nelson and family attorneys representing Quawan’s family questioned why those measures hadn’t been taken sooner.
“Had they followed state law, would Quawan be alive today?” Trichell asked.
“We don’t think they looked at Quawan and saw their own children. We don’t think that his life was high enough on the totem pole for them to exhaust all resources,” the attorney said.
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IPS confirmed that they were treating Quawan’s death as a homicide investigation, “just as we do in any case involving someone found deceased in this manner.”
The department also says it has video showing Quawan was alone near where his body was later found.
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But local activist Jamaal Taylor pointed out to The Root that the community’s concerns go well beyond what happened to Quawan when he disappeared. They also want an investigation into why local law enforcement seemed to treat his case so differently.
“If Quawan was a little white girl, Louisiana would be turned upside down right now trying to figure out what happened,” Taylor said. “We want the officers involved that took no action placed on leave. We need an investigation into what happened and why they failed to issue an Amber alert at the time of the report of this young man going missing. And, more importantly, why they blew it off and told the parents to go look for the child at a football game.”


theroot--2020-11-23--White Couple Says They Lost Their Jobs and Face Eviction After Video of N-Word-Laced Rant Against Ly

White Couple Says They Lost Their Jobs and Face Eviction After Video of N-Word-Laced Rant Against Lyft Driver Goes Viral

Here ’ s a question I find myself asking on a near-daily basis : What the hell is wrong with white people ?
A white man and his equally white wife lost their jobs after a video went viral showing the man verbally assaulting a Lyft driver in an n-word-laced rant after the driver instructed him to keep his face mask on while he was in his car .
If this story regarding white people who can ’ t seem to express their already-stupid objections to face mask mandates without being racist sounds familiar , it probably isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report ; it ’ s because white people keep doing shit like this over and over and over again .
In this recent video , the man identified by the driver and his wife as “ Joe ” can be heard repeatedly calling the driver a “ fucking sand nigger.
” His wife—identified as “ Karen Joe ” by me—can be seen walking around the car and telling her husband , “ Joe , stop .
I ’ m videoing , stop.
” You can tell the star of “ The Klanmaid ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand how the whole viral “ videoing ” thing works .
She appears to think that recording the driver kicking her and her husband out of his car for easily understandable reasons was going to get him fired .
“ I got your license plate , ” she said .
“ You should never drive Lyft again.
” As it turns out , the only ones to lose their jobs behind the incident are discount Archie and Edith Bunker .
( Joe and Karen Joe somehow manage to be more racist and less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact , not only were they fired after the video was posted to social media , but they ’ re apparently facing eviction as well .
“ We both lost the best jobs we ’ ve ever had and are being evicted from the house we rent , ” Joe told the New York Post via email , adding that “ there really is no context to the incident—my behavior in the video was despicable.
” In case anyone is interested in witnessing a bigot groveling for forgiveness , here ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported by the Post : “ I humbly apologize for my behavior towards David K. the Lyft driver on Tuesday night , ” he told The Post , asking to be identified only as “ Joe from Issaquah.
” “ I should have never said the things I said nor acted like a complete idiot .
“ He didn ’ t deserve that .
Nobody does .
I had too much to drink and lost control of my tongue and I said horrible things that I truly regret .
“ Watching the video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if I didn ’ t recognize the person .
I let myself down , I let my friends and family down , I let my company down , I let our whole country down , ” he said , dramatically .
“ I ask for forgiveness and mercy from literally everyone , especially David the driver , the Lyft community , my family and friends and our community.
” On second thought , I ’ m really not interested in getting to the bottom of why white people are like this ; I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their racism .
I ’ m just going to celebrate this moment with my favorite jam of 2020 :

Here’s a question I find myself asking on a near-daily basis: What the hell is wrong with white people?
A white man and his equally white wife lost their jobs after a video went viral showing the man verbally assaulting a Lyft driver in an n-word-laced rant after the driver instructed him to keep his face mask on while he was in his car.
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If this story regarding white people who can’t seem to express their already-stupid objections to face mask mandates without being racist sounds familiar, it probably isn’t because you’ve already seen this report; it’s because white people keep doing shit like this over and over and over again.
In this recent video, the man identified by the driver and his wife as “Joe” can be heard repeatedly calling the driver a “fucking sand nigger.” His wife—identified as “Karen Joe” by me—can be seen walking around the car and telling her husband, “Joe, stop. I’m videoing, stop.”
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You can tell the star of “The Klanmaid’s Tale” doesn’t really understand how the whole viral “videoing” thing works. She appears to think that recording the driver kicking her and her husband out of his car for easily understandable reasons was going to get him fired.
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“I got your license plate,” she said. “You should never drive Lyft again.”
As it turns out, the only ones to lose their jobs behind the incident are discount Archie and Edith Bunker. (Joe and Karen Joe somehow manage to be more racist and less likable than the original.)
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In fact, not only were they fired after the video was posted to social media, but they’re apparently facing eviction as well.
“We both lost the best jobs we’ve ever had and are being evicted from the house we rent,” Joe told the New York Post via email, adding that “there really is no context to the incident—my behavior in the video was despicable.”
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In case anyone is interested in witnessing a bigot groveling for forgiveness, here’s the rest of Joe’s apology as reported by the Post:
“I humbly apologize for my behavior towards David K. the Lyft driver on Tuesday night,” he told The Post, asking to be identified only as “Joe from Issaquah.” “I should have never said the things I said nor acted like a complete idiot. “He didn’t deserve that. Nobody does. I had too much to drink and lost control of my tongue and I said horrible things that I truly regret. “Watching the video was hard for me; it was if I didn’t recognize the person. I let myself down, I let my friends and family down, I let my company down, I let our whole country down,” he said, dramatically. “I ask for forgiveness and mercy from literally everyone, especially David the driver, the Lyft community, my family and friends and our community.”
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On second thought, I’m really not interested in getting to the bottom of why white people are like this; I just enjoy seeing them face the consequences of their racism.
I’m just going to celebrate this moment with my favorite jam of 2020: