theroot--2020-11-16--'There’s Only One Chadwick': Marvel Executive Producer Denies Rumors of a Digitized T'Challa in Blac

'There’s Only One Chadwick': Marvel Executive Producer Denies Rumors of a Digitized T'Challa in Black Panther 2

After hearing the tragic news that Chadwick Boseman had died after a battle with colon cancer , there naturally followed questions and concerns about the sequel to Black Panther .
Arguably , those discussions came too soon , with some wondering who would replace him or how the story would continue without him .
Apparently , one of the rumored discussions involved using technological advancements .
In a recent interview with Argentine newspaper Clarín ( translated to English by Deadline ) , Marvel executive producer Victoria Alonso denied previous rumors that Boseman ’ s T ’ Challa/Black Panther would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No .
There ’ s only one Chadwick , and he ’ s no longer with us , ” Alonso confirmed .
“ Sadly , our king has died in real life , not only in fiction , and we ’ re taking a little time to see how we continue the story and how to honor this chapter of what has unexpectedly happened to us , so painful and terrible to be honest .
Chadwick wasn ’ t only a wonderful human being , every day of the 5 years we spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that what he did as a character elevated us as a company , and has left his moment on history.
” The rumor reportedly started earlier this month when comic book writer and host Grace Randolph took to Twitter to report that there would be a “ digital double ” of T ’ Challa .
“ I hear that they are making a # ChadwickBoseman digital double that ’ s looking very life like… , ” Randolph tweeted .
“ The current plan is that # TChalla will die in battle at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shuri becomes the new # BlackPanther.
” “ Also , there is a version of the script where T ’ Challa & Shuri ’ s mother was killed a long time ago by # Atlanteans thus raising the stakes vs # Namor… , ” she continued , referencing a fan theory that the King of Atlantis Namor ( known as the “ first mutant ” ) will make an appearance in the Black Panther sequel .
“ We ’ ll see if they stick with that.
” As several fans expressed , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was ever in question .
Our cousins over at The A.V .
Club also pointed out that the discussion on digitizing a major character has been broached before when Carrie Fisher ( Princess Leia of the Star Wars franchise ) died in 2016 .
Leia was originally supposed to be a significant part of the last film of the sequel trilogy , The Rise of Skywalker .
The choice at the time was basically to either recreate Leia with computers , as Rogue One had recently done with Peter Cushing ’ s Grand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rewrite the movie and acknowledge that something had happened to Leia/Fisher in-between films .
Ultimately , Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams ( who replaced Trevorrrow on what became The Rise Of Skywalker ) landed on some amalgamation of the two , recycling old footage of Fisher in a way that was—unintentionally , one would hope—a disservice to both the character and the legendary woman who played her .
Black Panther 2 is expected to begin filming in early 2021 with a scheduled release date sometime in 2022 .
“ I know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months goes by and we say that too much time has passed .
But it ’ s not too much time .
We have to really think about what we ’ re going to do next and how .
And decide how we ’ re going to honor the franchise , ” Alonso added .
The popular prediction is that T ’ Challa ’ s sister Shuri ( Letitia Wright ) will step in as the Black Panther , which actually does happen in the comics .
Regardless of what happens in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is only one Chadwick Boseman .
Period .

After hearing the tragic news that Chadwick Boseman had died after a battle with colon cancer, there naturally followed questions and concerns about the sequel to Black Panther. Arguably, those discussions came too soon, with some wondering who would replace him or how the story would continue without him.
Apparently, one of the rumored discussions involved using technological advancements.
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In a recent interview with Argentine newspaper Clarín (translated to English by Deadline), Marvel executive producer Victoria Alonso denied previous rumors that Boseman’s T’Challa/Black Panther would be digitized in the much-anticipated sequel.
“No. There’s only one Chadwick, and he’s no longer with us,” Alonso confirmed. “Sadly, our king has died in real life, not only in fiction, and we’re taking a little time to see how we continue the story and how to honor this chapter of what has unexpectedly happened to us, so painful and terrible to be honest. Chadwick wasn’t only a wonderful human being, every day of the 5 years we spent together, but also, I believe, that what he did as a character elevated us as a company, and has left his moment on history.”
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The rumor reportedly started earlier this month when comic book writer and host Grace Randolph took to Twitter to report that there would be a “digital double” of T’Challa.
“I hear that they are making a #ChadwickBoseman digital double that’s looking very life like…,” Randolph tweeted. “The current plan is that #TChalla will die in battle at the beginning of the film & #Shuri becomes the new #BlackPanther.”
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“Also, there is a version of the script where T’Challa & Shuri’s mother was killed a long time ago by #Atlanteans thus raising the stakes vs #Namor…,” she continued, referencing a fan theory that the King of Atlantis Namor (known as the “first mutant”) will make an appearance in the Black Panther sequel. “We’ll see if they stick with that.”
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As several fans expressed, I can’t even imagine that this was ever in question. Our cousins over at The A.V. Club also pointed out that the discussion on digitizing a major character has been broached before when Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia of the Star Wars franchise) died in 2016. Leia was originally supposed to be a significant part of the last film of the sequel trilogy, The Rise of Skywalker.
A.V. Club’s Sam Barsanti wrote:
The choice at the time was basically to either recreate Leia with computers, as Rogue One had recently done with Peter Cushing’s Grand Moff Tarkin, or find a way to rewrite the movie and acknowledge that something had happened to Leia/Fisher in-between films. Ultimately, Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams (who replaced Trevorrrow on what became The Rise Of Skywalker) landed on some amalgamation of the two, recycling old footage of Fisher in a way that was—unintentionally, one would hope—a disservice to both the character and the legendary woman who played her.
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Black Panther 2 is expected to begin filming in early 2021 with a scheduled release date sometime in 2022.
“I know that sometimes in productions, 2 or 3 months goes by and we say that too much time has passed. But it’s not too much time. We have to really think about what we’re going to do next and how. And decide how we’re going to honor the franchise,” Alonso added.
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The popular prediction is that T’Challa’s sister Shuri (Letitia Wright) will step in as the Black Panther, which actually does happen in the comics. Regardless of what happens in the sequel, as Alonso noted, there is only one Chadwick Boseman. Period.


theroot--2020-11-16--GTFOH Trump Watch: With Coronavirus Cases on the Rise, Trump Goes Golfing

So I guess the next 65 days of this presidency are going to look a lot like the final days of high school right before the summer .
You know that time where you figure the damage has been done , the grades are already in and teachers have become more glorified babysitters than educators .
That ’ s what the White House has become .
On Sunday , following the Million MAGA March ( which really turned out to be the MAGA thousand march ) in Washington , D.C. , on Saturday , the president decided to take his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where he ’ s spent 287 days—almost a full year of his time in office .
His golf outings have reportedly cost taxpayers some $ 142,000,000 and he doesn ’ t give a shit .
He doesn ’ t care that the coronavirus is on the rise again or that unemployment numbers continue to rise , or that there still is no stimulus package .
Who cares about this when there is golf to be played and an election to lie about ?
Speaking of lying about an election , the next section @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is boring AF , and so is his continued narcissism , which , somehow , his sycophants believe is patriotism .
The Night of the Cell Phone Right before midnight Sunday evening , the president got out of his sleeping coffin , walked past the room where Melania was supposed to be sleeping , and he didn ’ t notice that she wasn ’ t there and was most likely at her boyfriend ’ s house .
He walked past the dog cage where South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham was sleeping and into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of MAGA hats , goat ’ s blood and his prized Mason jars filled with GOP congress members ’ balls .
He walked to the presidential lockbox and was shocked to see that it wasn ’ t locked .
He didn ’ t have time to praise Satan ; he had work to do .
He ran to the presidential toilet and bolted the door shut behind him .
He then tweeted three words he knew to be false : “ I WON THE ELECTION !
” He closed his phone and held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart would be if he were alive and then ran giddily like a schoolgirl back to the lockbox to put his phone away and floated back to his sleeping coffin knowing that morning would be here soon .
The Oval Office would be abuzz Monday morning with the president ’ s son-in-law , Jared Kushner , and other aides all trying to figure out who was in control of the president ’ s phone , and why it wasn ’ t inside Lindsey Graham ’ s butt where it should ’ ve been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been ignoring the president ’ s lockbox , believing that he might have the code and instead , began placing it in the sleeping senator ’ s butt .
Needless to say , the damage had been done .
The president ’ s tweet didn ’ t endear himself to voters ; it didn ’ t earn him love from the other side .
In fact , he ’ d just lied again , and Twitter couldn ’ t move fast enough to slap a disclaimer on his tweet , noting that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president ’ s tweet cause a stir on the side of the living ?
Of course it did .
It bothered the living , also known as voters for Joe Biden , so much that “ No you didn ’ t !
” was trending through the night .
Kushner and the aides decided that it would be best if they didn ’ t tell the president the truth since that is what they ’ ve been doing the entirety of his presidency .
It was part of the reason that the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2020 election , still believed that he had hope and hope that the unwell might be all they need to keep them going .
What Donald Trump ’ s Loss Means for His Taxes According to Politico , Trump ’ s loss is going to make it harder for him to keep shielding his tax returns , and once President-elect Biden takes control over the Treasury Department , “ his administration could simply hand over the long-sought records to its allies in Congress , who have been fighting in court to force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far unsuccessfully.
” But Politico believes that going after Trump ’ s taxes would be petty and that Biden has touted himself as a unifier in chief .
I swear fo ’ god if Biden doesn ’ t get this orange walrus ’ tax returns after all the bullshit he put America through , then he shouldn ’ t be in office .
We aren ’ t the same America , Joe .
We want the petty !
Oh , yeah .
About That Lawsuit… So Trump ’ s legal team , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t have the word “ legal ” anywhere near it , has been filing lawsuits and watching them get thrown in the trash , mostly because it ’ s fun and because there aren ’ t legally sound arguments based in fact .
And because the president is a whiny ho who can ’ t handle losing .
He ’ s a fucking loser , and you know what he hates ?
Being a fucking loser .
But he is and has been the majority of his entire life .
So a lawsuit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election officials violated the Trump campaign ’ s constitutional rights by limiting the ability of their observers to watch votes being counted , ” according to the Washington Post .
Now his legal team has removed that part and is instead claiming that “ Republicans were illegally disadvantaged because some Democratic-leaning counties allowed voters to fix errors on their mail ballots , ” the Post notes .
The reality is , even if this were true , it didn ’ t affect enough votes to change Pennsylvania ’ s election results .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short , that Trump lost Pennsylvania .

So I guess the next 65 days of this presidency are going to look a lot like the final days of high school right before the summer. You know that time where you figure the damage has been done, the grades are already in and teachers have become more glorified babysitters than educators. That’s what the White House has become.
On Sunday, following the Million MAGA March (which really turned out to be the MAGA thousand march) in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, the president decided to take his onion-shaped ass to the golf course, where he’s spent 287 days—almost a full year of his time in office. His golf outings have reportedly cost taxpayers some $142,000,000 and he doesn’t give a shit. He doesn’t care that the coronavirus is on the rise again or that unemployment numbers continue to rise, or that there still is no stimulus package. Who cares about this when there is golf to be played and an election to lie about?
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Speaking of lying about an election, the next section will be written as fiction because Trump is boring AF, and so is his continued narcissism, which, somehow, his sycophants believe is patriotism.
The Night of the Cell Phone
Right before midnight Sunday evening, the president got out of his sleeping coffin, walked past the room where Melania was supposed to be sleeping, and he didn’t notice that she wasn’t there and was most likely at her boyfriend’s house. He walked past the dog cage where South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham was sleeping and into the room where he keeps his collection of MAGA hats, goat’s blood and his prized Mason jars filled with GOP congress members’ balls. He walked to the presidential lockbox and was shocked to see that it wasn’t locked. He didn’t have time to praise Satan; he had work to do. He ran to the presidential toilet and bolted the door shut behind him. He then tweeted three words he knew to be false: “I WON THE ELECTION!”
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He closed his phone and held it tight to his chest where his heart would be if he were alive and then ran giddily like a schoolgirl back to the lockbox to put his phone away and floated back to his sleeping coffin knowing that morning would be here soon.
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The Oval Office would be abuzz Monday morning with the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and other aides all trying to figure out who was in control of the president’s phone, and why it wasn’t inside Lindsey Graham’s butt where it should’ve been? For days, the aides had been ignoring the president’s lockbox, believing that he might have the code and instead, began placing it in the sleeping senator’s butt.
Needless to say, the damage had been done. The president’s tweet didn’t endear himself to voters; it didn’t earn him love from the other side. In fact, he’d just lied again, and Twitter couldn’t move fast enough to slap a disclaimer on his tweet, noting that this “bullshit is false.”
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Did the president’s tweet cause a stir on the side of the living? Of course it did. It bothered the living, also known as voters for Joe Biden, so much that “No you didn’t!” was trending through the night.
Kushner and the aides decided that it would be best if they didn’t tell the president the truth since that is what they’ve been doing the entirety of his presidency. It was part of the reason that the president, much like his chances of taking the 2020 election, still believed that he had hope and hope that the unwell might be all they need to keep them going.
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Fin.
What Donald Trump’s Loss Means for His Taxes
Everything.
According to Politico, Trump’s loss is going to make it harder for him to keep shielding his tax returns, and once President-elect Biden takes control over the Treasury Department, “his administration could simply hand over the long-sought records to its allies in Congress, who have been fighting in court to force Trump to turn them over, so far unsuccessfully.”
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What?
I thought a broke, lame-duck president said something?
But Politico believes that going after Trump’s taxes would be petty and that Biden has touted himself as a unifier in chief. I swear fo’ god if Biden doesn’t get this orange walrus’ tax returns after all the bullshit he put America through, then he shouldn’t be in office.
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We aren’t the same America, Joe.
We want the petty!
Bring on the petty!
Oh, yeah. About That Lawsuit…
So Trump’s legal team, which includes Rudy Giuliani and therefore shouldn’t have the word “legal” anywhere near it, has been filing lawsuits and watching them get thrown in the trash, mostly because it’s fun and because there aren’t legally sound arguments based in fact. And because the president is a whiny ho who can’t handle losing. He’s a fucking loser, and you know what he hates? Being a fucking loser. But he is and has been the majority of his entire life.
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So a lawsuit was filed in Pennsylvania claiming that “election officials violated the Trump campaign’s constitutional rights by limiting the ability of their observers to watch votes being counted,” according to the Washington Post.
Now his legal team has removed that part and is instead claiming that “Republicans were illegally disadvantaged because some Democratic-leaning counties allowed voters to fix errors on their mail ballots,” the Post notes.
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The reality is, even if this were true, it didn’t affect enough votes to change Pennsylvania’s election results.
The change in the lawsuit means, in short, that Trump lost Pennsylvania.


theroot--2020-11-17--New Book Claims the Destruction of Black Relationships Is 'America's Unrecognized Civil Rights Issue

New Book Claims the Destruction of Black Relationships Is 'America's Unrecognized Civil Rights Issue'

The effort to explain why so many extraordinary Black women are involuntarily single has initiated one study after another , after another , and solicited the unflattering insights of many Black men who , just by default of being Black men , have been arbitrarily promoted to subject matter experts .
What we ’ ve learned from that string of stumbles and missteps is that accurately writing about Black women and Black love requires an alchemy of rigorous scholarly research and thoughtful cultural analysis .
Dr. Dianne Stewart spent months excavating historical cases and firsthand accounts of Black women ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black Women , Black Love : America ’ s War on African American Marriage .
She taught her first “ Black Love ” course in 2004 at Emory University , where she ’ s an associate professor of religion and African-American Studies , to explore the historical presence and absence of love in Black folks ’ lives through a range of contexts .
At the time , she never imagined that her teaching and research would evolve into an in-depth and wide-reaching look at the history , economics , social science , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as both an academic and a formerly single sister , the intel she uncovered in her fact-finding was sometimes overwhelming , even to her .
“ I had physiological reactions to some of the material I was digging up .
It wasn ’ t all new to me .
Some of the stories were new , but the material wasn ’ t all new .
So emotionally , ” she said , “ it was difficult to actually research and write the book , deal with the trauma and the terror , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this ?
How do I narrate this to my readers ?
” Stewart made what she says was “ the difficult decision ” to tackle Black Women , Black Love because there were no other books she could find that dissected the historic intentionality of making Black love and marriage difficult , delayed or impossible .
She calls it “ America ’ s unrecognized civil rights issue , ” yet another consequence of the systemic and structural factors that began in the enslavement period , coursed through the Jim Crow era and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , followed us into the present .
“ What troubles me most is when Black women who deeply desire romantic companionship or marriage begin to give up and adjust their expectations to the norm of singlehood or to the deficits that ensue from the absence of romantic love and affection in their lives .
When we talk about the lack of partners for Black women , the books on the market and even programs on television tend to take up this issue at the individual level .
It makes sense .
We deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very personal , intimate way , ” said Stewart , who married her second husband when she was 47 .
“ After this , I promise , I can tell positive Black love stories forever .
But I knew of no books that started in the cruelty and separation of slavery up to the present that either directly or indirectly make coupling and marriage challenging for millions of Black people.
” There ’ s a three-pronged source of what she calls “ forbidden Black love : ” laws that are racist and sexist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way ; reproductive and sexual violation , evident in the enslavement-era practice of breeding and rape , and the sterilization of Black women in the early to the mid-20th century ; and marital and family separation that scattered families , particularly husbands and wives , across far-flung distances .
Stewart wants her research to establish what happened , of course , but she also hopes it will turn readers ’ gaze inward to figure out how to shift the outcomes .
It ’ s not about forcing antiquated marriage politics onto women who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s about beginning to engage the difficult conversations and implementing the intentional healing of the imposing -isms that have contributed to Black women ’ s singleness .
In her classes , Stewart—a womanist scholar trained by James Cone , the father of Black liberation theology—says she witnesses the power of education transform students ’ consciousness and lives every day .
She wants her book to do the same .
“ Give me that opportunity with Black men .
I can do something .
I can make you a womanist man , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like a plot twist in the journey to understand Black love and relationships , Stewart was just as surprised to arrive at it .
“ I guess I just thought that I would have maybe engaged more of the kinds of conversations I ’ ve had with Black women , even with myself over the years about the limitations of patriarchal Black manhood .
But I didn ’ t see room for that in this book , in this way , ” said Stewart .
Because the 1950s nuclear family is no longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we need to deconstruct other systems that no longer serve us or our love lives .
“ I think we need willing and open participants who are able to hear , who are willing to grow and learn .
Patriarchy and sexism has been codified and institutionalized in our societies and our families , but studies show that marital unions where people are sharing household tasks , have a more egalitarian relationship and negotiate their lives together are happier , and experience and express more forms of marital love .
Who doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when she pitched Black Women , Black Love , editors told her the subject matter had been hashed and rehashed .
One even asked her for a solution and may have been surprised to learn that Steward does indeed have one .
She proposes that building the kind of environment that cultivates and nurtures Black love will require time , patience and care , three luxuries many Black folks don ’ t have because they ’ re busy working to maintain the basics and squirrel away just a little extra .
But if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stewart says , we can then take the time to raise womanist sons and daughters , strengthen our family networks and reverse the damage done by generations of strategic oppression .
“ I left the book with a conclusion I never thought I ’ d have—the most important obstacle to tackle is what I call ‘ Black inherited poverty and wealthlessness.
’ If we had wealth to fall back on , Black people wouldn ’ t have to work so hard , especially outside the home .
To develop womanist boys , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to help them through their emotions .
We don ’ t need to say , ‘ Shut up and stop that crying .
I don ’ t have time for that.
’ It ’ s all of those intimate moments—cooking and having dinner with the family , having conversations with your children , asking them their opinions about whatever ’ s going on politically—that build from within.
” Black Women , Black Love was released in early October and Stewart said her conclusion gave her even more motivation to write the book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the unique challenges of Black men and women under a different type of light .
Now that her focus groups of Black women and Black couples are over , she hopes what she learned from them will help a nation of future lovers and spouses move forward even just a little more together , a little more compassionate , a little more collaborative than they were before .
“ We need to workshop with one another and I don ’ t know that we ’ ve tried it .
There probably are structural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ institutions , our book clubs .
I think our conversations have to start with a little dose of Womanism 101 , really helping Black men understand how patriarchy actually harms them , how hypermasculinity and toxic masculinity actually hurt them .
A great place to start would be bell hooks ’ book , The Will to Change , ” Stewart suggested .
“ I think we sometimes enter these conversations as if we ’ re ready to place demands on one another , hear those demands and respond to them .
We need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helping one another—especially our brothers—to understand what was actually done to us historically and what we ’ ve inherited as a result .
”

Janelle Harris Dixon on The Glow Up, shared by Janelle Harris Dixon to The Root

The effort to explain why so many extraordinary Black women are involuntarily single has initiated one study after another, after another, and solicited the unflattering insights of many Black men who, just by default of being Black men, have been arbitrarily promoted to subject matter experts. What we’ve learned from that string of stumbles and missteps is that accurately writing about Black women and Black love requires an alchemy of rigorous scholarly research and thoughtful cultural analysis.
Dr. Dianne Stewart spent months excavating historical cases and firsthand accounts of Black women’s experiences for her new book, Black Women, Black Love: America’s War on African American Marriage. She taught her first “Black Love” course in 2004 at Emory University, where she’s an associate professor of religion and African-American Studies, to explore the historical presence and absence of love in Black folks’ lives through a range of contexts. At the time, she never imagined that her teaching and research would evolve into an in-depth and wide-reaching look at the history, economics, social science, and theology around being unpartnered.
Still, as both an academic and a formerly single sister, the intel she uncovered in her fact-finding was sometimes overwhelming, even to her. “I had physiological reactions to some of the material I was digging up. It wasn’t all new to me. Some of the stories were new, but the material wasn’t all new. So emotionally,” she said, “it was difficult to actually research and write the book, deal with the trauma and the terror, and figure out: how do I convey this? How do I narrate this to my readers?”
Stewart made what she says was “the difficult decision” to tackle Black Women, Black Love because there were no other books she could find that dissected the historic intentionality of making Black love and marriage difficult, delayed or impossible. She calls it “America’s unrecognized civil rights issue,” yet another consequence of the systemic and structural factors that began in the enslavement period, coursed through the Jim Crow era and, despite the achievements of education and enlightenment, followed us into the present.
“What troubles me most is when Black women who deeply desire romantic companionship or marriage begin to give up and adjust their expectations to the norm of singlehood or to the deficits that ensue from the absence of romantic love and affection in their lives. When we talk about the lack of partners for Black women, the books on the market and even programs on television tend to take up this issue at the individual level. It makes sense. We deal with matters of the heart in a very personal, intimate way,” said Stewart, who married her second husband when she was 47.
“After this, I promise, I can tell positive Black love stories forever. But I knew of no books that started in the cruelty and separation of slavery up to the present that either directly or indirectly make coupling and marriage challenging for millions of Black people.”
There’s a three-pronged source of what she calls “forbidden Black love:” laws that are racist and sexist or implemented in a racist and sexist way; a reproductive and sexual violation, evident in the enslavement-era practice of breeding and rape, and the sterilization of Black women in the early to the mid-20th century; and marital and family separation that scattered families, particularly husbands and wives, across far-flung distances.
Stewart wants her research to establish what happened, of course, but she also hopes it will turn readers’ gaze inward to figure out how to shift the outcomes. It’s not about forcing antiquated marriage politics onto women who desire and choose to be single. It’s about beginning to engage the difficult conversations and implementing the intentional healing of the imposing - isms that have contributed to Black women’s singleness. In her classes, Stewart—a womanist scholar trained by James Cone, the father of Black liberation theology—says she witnesses the power of education transform students’ consciousness and lives every day. She wants her book to do the same.
“Give me that opportunity with Black men. I can do something. I can make you a womanist man,” she said. If it seems like a plot twist in the journey to understand Black love and relationships, Stewart was just as surprised to arrive at it.
“I guess I just thought that I would have maybe engaged more of the kinds of conversations I’ve had with Black women, even with myself over the years about the limitations of patriarchal Black manhood. But I didn’t see room for that in this book, in this way,” said Stewart. Because the 1950s nuclear family is no longer the aspirational model of Black familyhood, we need to deconstruct other systems that no longer serve us or our love lives.
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“I think our conversations have to start with a little dose of Womanism 101, really helping Black men understand how patriarchy actually harms them, how hypermasculinity and toxic masculinity actually hurt them.” — Dr. Dianne Stewart
“I think we need willing and open participants who are able to hear, who are willing to grow and learn. Patriarchy and sexism has been codified and institutionalized in our societies and our families, but studies show that marital unions where people are sharing household tasks, have a more egalitarian relationship and negotiate their lives together are happier, and experience and express more forms of marital love. Who doesn’t want that?”
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Stewart says when she pitched Black Women, Black Love, editors told her the subject matter had been hashed and rehashed. One even asked her for a solution and may have been surprised to learn that Steward does indeed have one. She proposes that building the kind of environment that cultivates and nurtures Black love will require time, patience and care, three luxuries many Black folks don’t have because they’re busy working to maintain the basics and squirrel away just a little extra. But if we build wealth and financial stability, Stewart says, we can then take the time to raise womanist sons and daughters, strengthen our family networks and reverse the damage done by generations of strategic oppression.
“I left the book with a conclusion I never thought I’d have—the most important obstacle to tackle is what I call ‘Black inherited poverty and wealthlessness.’ If we had wealth to fall back on, Black people wouldn’t have to work so hard, especially outside the home. To develop womanist boys, we need to be with them. We need to help them through their emotions. We don’t need to say, ‘Shut up and stop that crying. I don’t have time for that.’ It’s all of those intimate moments—cooking and having dinner with the family, having conversations with your children, asking them their opinions about whatever’s going on politically—that build from within.”
Black Women, Black Love was released in early October and Stewart said her conclusion gave her even more motivation to write the book and write it well, to expose the unique challenges of Black men and women under a different type of light. Now that her focus groups of Black women and Black couples are over, she hopes what she learned from them will help a nation of future lovers and spouses move forward even just a little more together, a little more compassionate, a little more collaborative than they were before.
“We need to workshop with one another and I don’t know that we’ve tried it. There probably are structural ways that we can do it—our religious institutions, our book clubs. I think our conversations have to start with a little dose of Womanism 101, really helping Black men understand how patriarchy actually harms them, how hypermasculinity and toxic masculinity actually hurt them. A great place to start would be bell hooks’ book, The Will to Change,” Stewart suggested.
“I think we sometimes enter these conversations as if we’re ready to place demands on one another, hear those demands and respond to them. We need to start the conversation literally educating and helping one another—especially our brothers—to understand what was actually done to us historically and what we’ve inherited as a result.”


theroot--2020-11-17--The Root's One-on-One With Barack Obama

The Root's One-on-One With Barack Obama

Because he ’ s been pretty low-key about it , you might not be aware that a promising politician that we ’ ve been keeping an eye on released A Promised Land on Tuesday—a book that offers a firsthand account of Barack Obama ’ s journey to becoming America ’ s first Black president .
When The Root discovered this information , we thought we ’ d help the little-known former senator overcome the lack of media coverage .
It wasn ’ t that we were impressed by his ability to type complete sentences that didn ’ t contain the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” However , after the success of Michelle Obama ’ s Becoming , we just didn ’ t want the rest of the Obamas to refer to the former president ’ s fourth literary offering as “ his lil ’ book or whatever.
” To help get the word out , Mr. Obama agreed to answer a few of my/The Root ’ s questions looking back on the Obama years and the time that followed .
Here are his unedited responses .
Up until the day you won , even the concept of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unthinkable goal .
What is the one thing that convinced you that you were the person who could do it ?
Well , I wasn ’ t sure I was the person who could do it .
Who knows , right ?
When you run for president , it ’ s a long shot , even if your name isn ’ t Barack Hussein Obama .
But here ’ s what I did know : That if I won , the day I raised my hand and took the oath to be president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would start looking at America differently .
And kids all around the country—Black kids , Hispanic kids , kids who don ’ t fit in—they ’ d see themselves differently .
Their horizons would be lifted , their sense of what was possible expanded .
That , alone , was reason enough to give it a shot .
And I also thought about the civil rights generation of heroes : Dr. King , John Lewis , Ella Baker , Fannie Lou Hamer , C.T .
Vivian , Dorothy Height , and so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made it possible for me to have the luxury of even considering running .
And that ’ s why , when that day came—and I raised my hand on the steps of the Capitol—I told John Lewis I was there because of him .
Which policy or policies of the Obama administration do you believe had the most impact on the lives of Black Americans ?
Here ’ s the big picture : I ’ m proud of the work we did to lift Americans ’ prospects across all races .
And after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge recession , we righted the ship with the economy , put folks back to work , and became the first administration to pass comprehensive healthcare reform after decades of trying .
And because Black communities are often harder hit by many of these large-scale trends—inequality , joblessness , lack of health insurance—these interventions can have a real effect .
More specifically , we brought Black unemployment down from close to 17 percent when I became president to less than 8 percent when we left .
We made sure healthcare was not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for everybody—and secured coverage for 20 million Americans , including nearly three million African Americans .
After my eight years in office , our high school graduation rate was at an all-time high , including for Black students .
Obviously , we still had more work to do when I left office , and that ’ s still clear today on these and so many other issues .
As the millions of Americans who ’ ve raised their voices this year show , our criminal justice system is still broken .
But we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during my two terms—reducing the federal prison population , ending the use of solitary confinement for juveniles , and banning the box for federal employers .
We also reinvigorated the Justice Department ’ s civil rights division and created a twenty-first-century policing task force that brought together Black Lives Matter activists , police chiefs , academics , and others to come up with recommendations to make sure the law is applied equally across communities .
And through My Brother ’ s Keeper , we brought new opportunities to young Black men across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fact that , in my last year in office , we lifted millions of people out of poverty .
Now , a lot of the progress we made has been under assault the past few years , and this pandemic has hit Black folks especially hard .
Which is why , even though this election is over , we can ’ t stop making our voices heard on the streets and at the polls , so we can realize the change we still need to make .
Looking back on your first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident do you point to and say : “ If this had or hadn ’ t happened , I would have never become president.
” Well , every winning campaign looks like it ’ s run by geniuses , but the truth is , there are always a bunch of events that could go either way .
What matters is how you respond to them .
I first learned this during my campaign for Senate in 2004—when a series of events you definitely don ’ t have the time for me to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me .
And then , when John Kerry asked me to speak at the 2004 Democratic convention , that was another pivotal moment , because it gave me a big platform to introduce myself .
The presidential campaign had too many events like that , too many inflection points , to list .
But one thing that shaped my candidacy , which definitely didn ’ t feel like a blessing at the time , was how talented my opponents were in the primary .
Going through that grueling process to become the nominee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a better president .
Of course , there was the moment when people seized on some remarks my former pastor had made .
That was painful .
But it also gave me a chance to speak honestly about race in a way I think a lot of Americans found refreshing in a presidential candidate .
Then , during the general election , obviously , the biggest event was the financial crisis .
Six weeks before the election , the bottom really fell out of the economy—and I wanted to make sure that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ folks would start seeing me not just as a candidate but as a president .
How did being a Black person in America prepare you for being president ?
To be a good president you have to understand what folks are going through ( and that ’ s a big part of the reason why I know my friend Joe Biden is going to be such a good one ) .
The point is , issues can ’ t be purely theoretical—you ’ ve got to have some lived experience , to understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families , the kinds of conversations that are taking place , rather than just understanding our communities as another line of data on a chart .
My time as an organizer on the South Side of Chicago was particularly formative in this way .
It ’ s an experience that gave me a firmer footing not just in my own racial identity but also in the common threads that unite us all , as Black folks and as Americans , even as there is no single way to be Black .
I came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked with back then—the single mom living on a ravaged block who somehow got all four children through college , the laid-off steelworker who went back to school to become a social worker .
Through them , I saw the transformation that took place when citizens held their leaders and institutions to account , even on something as small as putting in a stop sign on a busy corner or getting more police patrols .
So I learned more about not only the lives and stories of folks on the South Side but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart of our democracy .
It ’ s something I kept with me each day as president : that I couldn ’ t be satisfied simply seeing things through my own lens ; I had to make sure I was thinking about what others are seeing and feeling , as well .
You are a former president and you are unquestionably the predominant role model for a generation of Black people , both of which come with a certain amount of public scrutiny .
But for one day , you get to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go anywhere you want and do anything .
Describe that day .
You know , honestly , I ’ d just take a walk .
Go to the grocery store .
Go out to dinner with Michelle .
Maybe get some ice cream .
Around my second or third year in office , I ’ d have this recurring dream , maybe once every six months , where I ’ m walking down the street and head into a coffee shop or a bar or something and nobody recognizes me .
It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are the virtues of anonymity .
It ’ s not so much a security issue as it is the tyranny of selfies .
Don ’ t get me wrong , people could not be nicer , and I love having a cool conversation .
One of my favorite parts of campaigning , which I also miss , was being able to go into people ’ s living rooms , meeting them on their front porches , and they ’ d tell me about their lives .
But I ’ m not about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a high-class problem to have .
As a friend once told me , it ’ s just the price of living out your dreams , which is a pretty good way of looking at it .
A Promised Land is available at Black-owned bookstores everywhere .
... And probably some white ones , too .

Because he’s been pretty low-key about it, you might not be aware that a promising politician that we’ve been keeping an eye on released A Promised Land on Tuesday—a book that offers a firsthand account of Barack Obama’s journey to becoming America’s first Black president.
When The Root discovered this information, we thought we’d help the little-known former senator overcome the lack of media coverage. It wasn’t that we were impressed by his ability to type complete sentences that didn’t contain the words “powerful” or “bigly.” However, after the success of Michelle Obama’s Becoming, we just didn’t want the rest of the Obamas to refer to the former president’s fourth literary offering as “his lil’ book or whatever.”
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To help get the word out, Mr. Obama agreed to answer a few of my/The Root’s questions looking back on the Obama years and the time that followed. Here are his unedited responses.
Up until the day you won, even the concept of a Black president was an almost laughably unthinkable goal. What is the one thing that convinced you that you were the person who could do it?
Well, I wasn’t sure I was the person who could do it. Who knows, right? When you run for president, it’s a long shot, even if your name isn’t Barack Hussein Obama.
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But here’s what I did know: That if I won, the day I raised my hand and took the oath to be president of the United States, the world would start looking at America differently. And kids all around the country—Black kids, Hispanic kids, kids who don’t fit in—they’d see themselves differently. Their horizons would be lifted, their sense of what was possible expanded. That, alone, was reason enough to give it a shot.
And I also thought about the civil rights generation of heroes: Dr. King, John Lewis, Ella Baker, Fannie Lou Hamer, C.T. Vivian, Dorothy Height, and so many others. They were the ones who made it possible for me to have the luxury of even considering running. And that’s why when that day came—and I raised my hand on the steps of the Capitol—I told John Lewis I was there because of him.
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Which policy or policies of the Obama administration do you believe had the most impact on the lives of Black Americans?
Here’s the big picture: I’m proud of the work we did to lift Americans’ prospects across all races. And after entering office in the middle of a huge recession, we righted the ship with the economy, put folks back to work, and became the first administration to pass comprehensive healthcare reform after decades of trying. And because Black communities are often harder hit by many of these large-scale trends—inequality, joblessness, lack of health insurance—these interventions can have a real effect.
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More specifically, we brought Black unemployment down from close to 17 percent when I became president to less than 8 percent when we left. We made sure healthcare was not a privilege for a few but a right for everybody—and secured coverage for 20 million Americans, including nearly three million African Americans. After my eig ht years in office, our high school graduation rate was at an all-time high, including for Black students. Obviously, we still had more work to do when I left office, and that’s still clear today on these and so many other issues.
As the millions of Americans who’ve raised their voices this year show, our criminal justice system is still broken. But we did begin to bring about some change during my two terms—reducing the federal prison population, ending the use of solitary confinement for juveniles, and banning the box for federal employers. We also reinvigorated the Justice Department’s civil rights division and created a twenty-first-century policing task force that brought together Black Lives Matter activists, police chiefs, academics, and others to come up with recommendations to make sure the law is applied equally across communities. And through My Brother’s Keeper, we brought new opportunities to young Black men across the country. I was particularly proud of the fact that, in my last year in office, we lifted millions of people out of poverty.
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Now, a lot of the progress we made has been under assault the past few years, and this pandemic has hit Black folks especially hard. Which is why, even though this election is over, we can’t stop making our voices heard on the streets and at the polls, so we can realize the change we still need to make.
Looking back on your first presidential campaign, which political event or incident do you point to and say: “If this had or hadn’t happened, I would have never become president.”
Well, every winning campaign looks like it’s run by geniuses, but the truth is, there are always a bunch of events that could go either way. What matters is how you respond to them.
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I first learned this during my campaign for Senate in 2004—when a series of events you definitely don’t have the time for me to go into sort of cleared the field for me. And then, when John Kerry asked me to speak at the 2004 Democratic convention, that was another pivotal moment, because it gave me a big platform to introduce myself.
The presidential campaign had too many events like that, too many inflection points, to list. But one thing that shaped my candidacy, which definitely didn’t feel like a blessing at the time, was how talented my opponents were in the primary. Going through that grueling process to become the nominee made me a better general election candidate and a better president.
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Of course, there was the moment when people seized on some remarks my former pastor had made. That was painful. But it also gave me a chance to speak honestly about race in a way I think a lot of Americans found refreshing in a presidential candidate.
Then, during the general election, obviously, the biggest event was the financial crisis. Six weeks before the election, the bottom really fell out of the economy—and I wanted to make sure that I acted in such a way that folks would start seeing me not just as a candidate but as a president.
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How did being a Black person in America prepare you for being president?
To be a good president you have to understand what folks are going through (and that’s a big part of the reason why I know my friend Joe Biden is going to be such a good one). The point is, issues can’t be purely theoretical—you’ve got to have some lived experience, to understand what’s going on in Black families, the kinds of conversations that are taking place, rather than just understanding our communities as another line of data on a chart.
Advertisement
My time as an organizer on the South Side of Chicago was particularly formative in this way. It’s an experience that gave me a firmer footing not just in my own racial identity but also in the common threads that unite us all, as Black folks and as Americans, even as there is no single way to be Black. I came to love the men and women I worked with back then—the single mom living on a ravaged block who somehow got all four children through college, the laid-off steelworker who went back to school to become a social worker. Through them, I saw the transformation that took place when citizens held their leaders and institutions to account, even on something as small as putting in a stop sign on a busy corner or getting more police patrols.
So I learned more about not only the lives and stories of folks on the South Side but also the promise and struggle at the heart of our democracy. It’s something I kept with me each day as president: that I couldn’t be satisfied simply seeing things through my own lens; I had to make sure I was thinking about what others are seeing and feeling, as well.
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You are a former president and you are unquestionably the predominant role model for a generation of Black people, both of which come with a certain amount of public scrutiny. But for one day, you get to be an anonymous, everyday American who can go anywhere you want and do anything. Describe that day.
You know, honestly, I’d just take a walk. Go to the grocery store. Go out to dinner with Michelle. Maybe get some ice cream. Around my second or third year in office, I’d have this recurring dream, maybe once every six months, where I’m walking down the street and head into a coffee shop or a bar or something and nobody recognizes me. It was great!
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What I really miss most are the virtues of anonymity. It’s not so much a security issue as it is the tyranny of selfies. Don’t get me wrong, people could not be nicer, and I love having a cool conversation. One of my favorite parts of campaigning, which I also miss, was being able to go into people’s living rooms, meeting them on their front porches, and they’d tell me about their lives. But I’m not about the selfies.
I guess that’s a high-class problem to have. As a friend once told me, it’s just the price of living out your dreams, which is a pretty good way of looking at it.
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A Promised Land is available at Black-owned bookstores everywhere.
...And probably some white ones, too.


theroot--2020-11-18--Dean at a University in Virginia Quits After Calling Biden Voters ‘Ignorant, Anti-American’ on Faceb

Dean at a University in Virginia Quits After Calling Biden Voters ‘Ignorant, Anti-American’ on Facebook

Facebook really is just an L factory when it comes to white people and maintaining gainful employment .
According to a dean at a Virginia university , your boy is “ ignorant , anti-American and anti-Christian , ” for voting for Biden .
Well , unlike that guy , I still have a job so— Now , the post wasn ’ t directed entirely at me , but to Biden voters at large , according to the Associated Press .
Paul Ewell , the now-former dean of Virginia Wesleyan University Global Campus , was the man responsible for the posts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the election as he told any Biden supporters to “ unfriend ” him .
Aw shit Paul , you were wilding for that one !
You know he ain ’ t leave it there either , I mean this is Paul Ewell we ’ re talking about .
He went on to say that Biden supporters corrupted the election , the country , and goddammit , the children , too .
I can ’ t even lie , I ’ ve written quite a bit about folks losing their jobs over Facebook posts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the bunch .
It ’ s almost anti-seasoning in how bland this man ’ s takes are .
They took off , though .
Someone took a screenshot of the posts and circulated it across the internet , with a story on the original post even managing to catch President Trump ’ s eye , who simply retweeted it with the word “ Progress !
” Anyway , as a result of the posts , Ewell has resigned as dean and will also leave his job as professor of management , business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he gave an interview with the university ’ s student newspaper , the Marlin Chronicle , where he expressed regret for what he said .
“ I have friends and family who are Democrats , and I love them dearly , ” Ewell told the Marlin Chronicle .
“ I have apologized on both accounts profusely .
I set a poor example in that post of what a Christian should be .
I know that God has forgiven me and already died for my sins .
I hope others will forgive me as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re keeping it a buck , he ’ s been a poor example of a Christian since supporting a man who bragged about “ grabbing ‘ em by the pussy , ” and mocked the disabled .
I don ’ t know if we ’ re reading different Bibles , but I think God would be more pressed about supporting the adultery and rampant lies than , you know , a washed-ass Facebook post .
Then again , I ’ m no theologian , so who knows .

Facebook really is just an L factory when it comes to white people and maintaining gainful employment. According to a dean at a Virginia university, your boy is “ignorant, anti-American and anti-Christian,” for voting for Biden. Well, unlike that guy, I still have a job so—
*Jordan shrug.*
Now, the post wasn’t directed entirely at me, but to Biden voters at large, according to the Associated Press. Paul Ewell, the now-former dean of Virginia Wesleyan University Global Campus, was the man responsible for the posts. Ewell was apparently on one after the election as he told any Biden supporters to “unfriend” him.
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Aw shit Paul, you were wilding for that one!
You know he ain’t leave it there either, I mean this is Paul Ewell we’re talking about. He went on to say that Biden supporters corrupted the election, the country, and goddammit, the children, too.
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I can’t even lie, I’ve written quite a bit about folks losing their jobs over Facebook posts and this is probably the most unseasoned of the bunch. It’s almost anti-seasoning in how bland this man’s takes are.
They took off, though. Someone took a screenshot of the posts and circulated it across the internet, with a story on the original post even managing to catch President Trump’s eye, who simply retweeted it with the word “Progress!”
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What a deeply weird man.
Anyway, as a result of the posts, Ewell has resigned as dean and will also leave his job as professor of management, business, and economics. Before leaving, he gave an interview with the university’s student newspaper, the Marlin Chronicle, where he expressed regret for what he said.
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“I have friends and family who are Democrats, and I love them dearly,” Ewell told the Marlin Chronicle. “I have apologized on both accounts profusely. I set a poor example in that post of what a Christian should be. I know that God has forgiven me and already died for my sins. I hope others will forgive me as well.”
I mean, if we’re keeping it a buck, he’s been a poor example of a Christian since supporting a man who bragged about “grabbing ‘em by the pussy,” and mocked the disabled. I don’t know if we’re reading different Bibles, but I think God would be more pressed about supporting the adultery and rampant lies than, you know, a washed-ass Facebook post.
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Then again, I’m no theologian, so who knows.


theroot--2020-11-16--A Clean Face Is a Happy Face: The Best Makeup Removers To Keep It That Way

Skin can be so fickle to take care of at any given time , especially when you ’ re wearing makeup , which often irritates your face in different ways .
One thing ’ s for sure : You should be taking care of it .
And I say that from experience .
Since I first decided to routinely take my off my makeup at the end of each day , I ’ ve felt refreshed and accomplished .
You , too , can experience this feeling with the best makeup removers 2020 has to offer .
For good measure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and grab one of the reusable MakeUp Erasers before you get started .
I buy one of these every year and boy have I not only saved money and it ’ s much kinder to my face than multiple cotton pads .
This is the one .
You know the one all the YouTube beauty gurus recommend .
I ’ ve seen Bioderma ’ s Sensibio H2O pop up in a ton of my favorite ASMR gals ’ makeup videos , most of whom who have sensitive skin .
There ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Bioderma but for the beauty community , it protects fragile complexions .
The hydrolipidic film removes dirt but won ’ t strip your skin and upset its balance .
Anyone can use this day and night but if your skin is fussy this is a safe bet for a home run .
I ’ ve had the Neutrogena makeup remover in every makeup bag , sports bag , and heck even in my dog ’ s bag over the years .
These are the get to for on the go .
Affordable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break the bank , so if you need to use two on a particularly heavy foundation day or a sweaty post-workout it won ’ t hurt your wallet .
I absolutely feel instantly fresher after rubbing these over my usually oily forehead .
Toss a few of these in the fridge too .
They ’ re perfect for a post-run cool down and grime remover .
If you ’ ve read any of my beauty posts before you know I love La Roche-Posay and they ’ re recommended by dermatologists the world over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it has a water-based cleanser with temperate oils and when it ’ s all shook up they can rid your mug of even the thickest waterproof eyeliner .
This was the bottle made for those of us who rock a bold cat-eye or fearless wings .
You ’ ve got to have a clean beauty selection , and this Soy face cleanser from Fresh keeps popping up in my suggestions .
This is in fact the company ’ s number one cleanser .
Great for all skin types , this 3-in-1 cleanser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pores , and balances it all out .
Customers have noted it has helped with claiming angry skin and problem areas .
This is probably due to the cucumber extra in the ingredients .
This mixed with rose water is probably why happy customers have mentioned healthier and more supple skin after a month of use .
You know this list couldn ’ t happen without at least one Korean beauty brand on it .
I ’ m a huge fan of The Face Shop , whose Rice Water lip and eye makeup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s best-selling sets .
Gentle enough for all skin types but tough enough for even the most stubborn of eye makeup .
The rice extra leaves a refreshing scent all while not drying out any part of the face .
There no greasy residue thanks to this being water-based .
This will leave your skin softer and brighter than when you started .
Formulated with aloe vera , chamomile , and green tea , the Cetaphil Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes provide a soft and soothing experience for both your travel and home skincare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , these wipes are clinically proven to remove all types of makeup , including long-wear and waterproof .
This product is guaranteed to leave your skin feeling clean and refreshed but never dry .
The L ’ Oreal Eye Makeup Remover is a great value drugstore find , simultaneously conditioning the eye area and leaving it makeup-free .
Its oil-free formula is perfect for those of us with sensitive eyes that are adverse to greasy products .
Additionally , this item is both dermatologist and ophthalmologist-tested to leave both your mind and skin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published by Sheilah Villari 09/22/2020 and updated by Juliana Clark on 11/17/2020 .

Sheilah Villari and Juliana Clark on Roundups, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Top Product: Earth Science - Chamomile & Green Tea Natural Eye Makeup Remover | $17 | Amazon
Taking care of your skin can be challenging, especially when you’re stressed.
However, one thing that can improve your skin’s health is by taking off your makeup every day. Since I first decided to routinely take off my makeup at the end of each day, I’ve felt refreshed and accomplished.
You, too, can experience this feeling with the best makeup removers that 2021 has to offer.
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Looking for a clean beauty product that’s tough on acne? Look no further than the fresh Soy Makeup Removing Face Wash. This lightweight gel melts away makeup and skin impurities for a refreshed result. It is even formulated with cucumber extract and rosewater for their toning properties. After all, there’s a reason it’s the bestselling pH-balanced face wash.
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Made with aloe vera, chamomile, and green tea, the Cetaphil Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes provide a soft and soothing experience for both your travel and home skincare needs. Tested by dermatologists and ophthalmologists, these wipes are clinically proven to remove all types of makeup, including long-wear and waterproof.
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The L’Oreal Eye Makeup Remover is a great drugstore find, simultaneously conditioning the eye area and leaving it makeup-free. Its oil-free formula is perfect for those of us with sensitive eyes that are adverse to greasy products. Additionally, this item is both dermatologist and ophthalmologist-tested to leave both your mind and skin at ease.
This story was originally published by Sheilah Villari on 09/22/2020 and updated with new information by Juliana Clark on 09/07/2021.


theroot--2020-11-18--NCAA Dead Set on Risking Health of Student-Athletes to Make That Sweet March Madness Money

The NCAA is , in my humble opinion , the most fucked up organization in American sports .
For some reason ( capitalism , to be clear ) , college sports have continued despite there being a whole-ass pandemic .
While this year ’ s March Madness tournament was canceled as a result of the pandemic , the NCAA is currently working on plans to hold next year ’ s tournament in one location .
Who cares about the health of your student-athletes when there ’ s money on the table , am I right ?
ABC News reports that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold the 2021 March Madness tournament in one single location , slightly similar to the way the NBA held this year ’ s playoffs and finals tournaments .
The difference would be that the NCAA plans to hold games in different locations throughout one city , as opposed to the entirely centralized bubble utilized by the NBA .
As of now , the organization is only in talks with Indianapolis to hold the tournament , as that was where the Final Four was already scheduled to occur and is where NCAA headquarters are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very controlled environment , ” NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt said in a statement .
“ It ’ ll be different , it ’ ll be historic and it ’ ll be hopefully something we all treasure and experience just once , hopefully not ever again.
” Look , I know people love college basketball and it ’ s easy to get caught up in wanting a tradition to come back .
We ’ re talking about kids , though .
Yes , they may be in their late teens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re still kids .
Kids who are not being paid for the risk the NCAA is asking them to take .
Let ’ s keep it a buck : T he NCAA isn ’ t pushing for March Madness to come back for the love of the game .
They ’ re doing it because they lost $ 375 million this year as a result of canceling the tournament .
This is all about profit , and yet they ’ re asking these kids to risk their health and their lives for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , now .
It ’ s not even like this event is guaranteed to be 100 percent closed off , as there are still discussions being held over whether or not fans can be in attendance .
That doesn ’ t sound like “ a very controlled environment ” to me .
It ’ s even more distasteful considering Black students tend to make up a substantial number of college athletes .
This is a disease that has disproportionately hospitalized Black people , and they ’ re being asked to risk this to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pockets .
Is the NCAA at least going to cover the cost of healthcare for anyone who may get sick ?
There are so many factors here that should be front and center but aren ’ t .
For example , it ’ s unclear if students will be given the option to opt-out of playing this season with no penalty , similar to what the NFL did at the start of this season .
If the fucking NFL might be doing a better job than you , then you really need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already seen COVID-19 rip through college football , with over 60 games canceled this season due to infections , and the Ivy League has announced the cancellation of all winter sports due to the pandemic .
You would think the NCAA would just use basic morality and not put their student-athletes at risk , but nope .
Despite cases rising nationwide , the college basketball season is still set to start on Nov. 25 .

The NCAA is, in my humble opinion, the most fucked up organization in American sports. For some reason (capitalism, to be clear), college sports have continued despite there being a whole-ass pandemic. While this year’s March Madness tournament was canceled as a result of the pandemic, the NCAA is currently working on plans to hold next year’s tournament in one location.
Who cares about the health of your student-athletes when there’s money on the table, am I right?
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ABC News reports that the NCAA is currently in talks to hold the 2021 March Madness tournament in one single location, slightly similar to the way the NBA held this year’s playoffs and finals tournaments. The difference would be that the NCAA plans to hold games in different locations throughout one city, as opposed to the entirely centralized bubble utilized by the NBA.
As of now, the organization is only in talks with Indianapolis to hold the tournament, as that was where the Final Four was already scheduled to occur and is where NCAA headquarters are located.
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“It will be a very controlled environment,” NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt said in a statement. “It’ll be different, it’ll be historic and it’ll be hopefully something we all treasure and experience just once, hopefully not ever again.”
This, dear reader, is pretty fucked.
Look, I know people love college basketball and it’s easy to get caught up in wanting a tradition to come back. We’re talking about kids, though. Yes, they may be in their late teens and early 20 s, but they’re still kids.
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Kids who are not being paid for the risk the NCAA is asking them to take. Let’s keep it a buck: T he NCAA isn’t pushing for March Madness to come back for the love of the game. They’re doing it because they lost $375 million this year as a result of canceling the tournament. This is all about profit, and yet they’re asking these kids to risk their health and their lives for nothing tangible.
Come the fuck on, now.
It’s not even like this event is guaranteed to be 100 percent closed off, as there are still discussions being held over whether or not fans can be in attendance. That doesn’t sound like “a very controlled environment” to me.
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It’s even more distasteful considering Black students tend to make up a substantial number of college athletes. This is a disease that has disproportionately hospitalized Black people, and they’re being asked to risk this to put money in other people’s pockets. Is the NCAA at least going to cover the cost of healthcare for anyone who may get sick?
There are so many factors here that should be front and center but aren’t.
For example, it’s unclear if students will be given the option to opt-out of playing this season with no penalty, similar to what the NFL did at the start of this season.
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If the fucking NFL might be doing a better job than you, then you really need to fix your shit.
We’ve already seen COVID-19 rip through college football, with over 60 games canceled this season due to infections, and the Ivy League has announced the cancellation of all winter sports due to the pandemic.
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You would think the NCAA would just use basic morality and not put their student-athletes at risk, but nope. Despite cases rising nationwide, the college basketball season is still set to start on Nov. 25.


theroot--2020-11-17--Shop Early Black Friday Deals on Apple, LEGO, Ray-Bans, and Video Games in Amazon’s Holiday Dash Sal

Shop Early Black Friday Deals on Apple, LEGO, Ray-Bans, and Video Games in Amazon’s Holiday Dash Sale

Prime Day might be done , but the savings haven ’ t stopped .
Amazon ’ s Holiday Dash sale collects all sorts of bargains from across the site , from headphones to smartphones , toys , candy , DNA tests , and plenty more .
Each day brings new deals , and we ’ ll be updating this space daily to bring you the best of the sales in the weeks ahead .
Whether you ’ re starting your holiday shopping early or just want to keep an eye out for serious savings , be sure to check back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Lenovo PCs If you ’ re on the hunt for a new laptop , all-in-one desktop , or crisp PC monitor right about now , Amazon has a stack of Lenovo deals on offer today with savings up to 20 % .
You can get a Lenovo IdeaPad 3 laptop for $ 380 , while AMD-powered all-in-one desktop PCs start at just $ 450 .
And if you need a sharper screen , a QHD display is as low as $ 192 in the sale .
Most of us will never own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the added benefit of a 20 % discount right now , at least the LEGO version is within reach .
The Porsche 911 RSR kit is a big one with 1,580 pieces and a recommended age rating of 10+ , and it ’ s marked down from $ 150 today .
Winter might not be prime time to grill in many parts of the country , but then again , you might be eager for any excuse to safely get out of the house in the coming months .
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Amazon is currently running a Buy-2-Get-1-Free sale on a wide number of games for PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X , Switch , PS4 , and Xbox One , including huge new games such as Assassin ’ s Creed Valhalla and Call of Duty : Black Ops - Cold War .
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Be sure to look through the full listing !
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Save $ 10 right now on this two-pack of Nordic Ware pure aluminum quarter sheet pans .
Whether you ’ re baking meats , sweets , veggies , or anything else you might dream up this winter and beyond , these trusty pans won ’ t rust and should serve you well for a long time .
If you need a home office upgrade , Amazon can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laptop .
The last-gen , Intel-powered MacBook Air—replaced this week by a new version running Apple ’ s own chips—is now $ 150 off , selling for $ 850 .
Note that the full savings is reflected at checkout .
Save Up to 50 % off Ray-Ban and Oakley Sunglasses If you want some hot shades to get you through the cool months ahead and beyond , scope out Amazon ’ s big deal today .
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Check out the full selection .
Right now , you can save $ 49 off the list price of either the 40mm or 44mm version of the new Apple Watch SE .
The SE doesn ’ t have all of the same health sensors as the full-blooded Apple Watch Series 6 , plus it lacks the always-on display , but it ’ s more than $ 100 less and otherwise is pretty comparable .
And right now , you ’ ll save even more at Amazon .
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Save $ 49 off the price of Apple ’ s premium AirPods Pro wireless earbuds right now .
They have a redesigned fit and rubberized tips for added comfort , and pack fuller sound alongside active noise canceling smarts .
The case is also wirelessly chargeable , making it easy to toss it on a charging pad to ensure your ‘ Pods are always ready to rock .
While the required LEGO Super Mario @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 60 , you can save 20 % on several of the expansion sets at Amazon today .
The sale includes the Piranha Plant Power Slide expansion , Mario ’ s House and Yoshi expansion , and Toad ’ s Treasure Hunt expansion , among others .
If you ’ re building up your collection of these cool , digitally-augmented sets , now ’ s the time to stock up .
Looking for a no-contact thermometer ?
FACEIL ’ s infrared forehead thermometer is just $ 20 at Amazon right now , a savings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures someone ’ s temperature at a distance of a few centimeters or less , delivering an near-instant reading for adults , kids , and infants alike .
Save nearly half-off the regular price of Bio Bidet ’ s SlimEdge toilet attachment , which easily hooks up to your existing throne with no plumbing necessary , adding rear-end spitzing capabilities with minimal fuss .
Save on toilet paper and get a more refreshing finish by adding a bidet attachment to your toilet .
Save Up to 40 % off Le Creuset Cookware Le @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stoneware is serious business and it commands serious prices , as well .
Luckily , Amazon has a bunch of it on deep discount right now , including 40 % off of an Enameled Cast Iron Signature Sauteuse Oven , now $ 180 , plus a cast iron grill pan for $ 100 and $ 20 stoneware salt and pepper shakers .

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!).