theroot--2020-09-14--Black Designers Matter: Christopher John Rogers, Telfar Clemens and Kerby Jean-Raymond Win 2020 CFDA

Black Designers Matter: Christopher John Rogers, Telfar Clemens and Kerby Jean-Raymond Win 2020 CFDA Fashion Awards

This season ’ s trending colors ?
Red , black and green—or , at least they are this New York Fashion Week , which kicked off on Sunday with Pose star Indya Moore making their runway debut as the opener for Jason Wu ’ s presentation ( h/t Harper ’ s Bazaar ) —followed by Harlem ’ s Fashion Row ’ s 13th annual gala and runway presentation , both of which were among the 60-plus designers who will present their Spring 2021 collections this week on the CFDA ’ s new digital platform , Runway360 .
On Monday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own ; announcing the winners of its annual Fashion Awards , which were originally scheduled to take place on Monday , June 8 but were postponed by the pandemic .
And in a year that has brought long-overdue attention to the issue of the continued marginalization of Black talent in the fashion industry , it is perhaps not wholly surprising but nonetheless exciting to learn that three of this year ’ s six awardees are Black .
As the CFDA explained via a press release sent to The Glow Up , this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ designer in the four American categories—and notably , this year ’ s winners represent the most diverse group of recipients in the 39-year history of the awards .
In fact , it ’ s the first time in six years that a Black designer has won a CFDA Fashion Award , the last being Maxwell Osborne , who , along with partner Dao-Yi Chow , brought home American Menswear Designer of the Year for their work with Public School NYC .
This year , the award went to Kerby Jean-Raymond , for Pyer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Telfar line earned him American Accessories Designer of the Year .
B oth were 2019 nominees in their respective categories .
Jean-Raymond treated Instagram followers to a brief video of him unboxing his award , while Clemens celebrated the win by reposting a video of a dancing friend/follower draped in his now-iconic logo bags , simply captioning the post “ 🔥🌍🖤 # cfdaawards.
” But there was more to come : As 2020 's Emerging Designer of the Year , Christopher John Rogers fulfilled the promise of his 2019 Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was previously won by Clemens and Jean-Raymond in 2017 and 2018 , respectively .
In gracious acceptance of the award , Rogers wrote his post : The past year and a half has been nothing short of a rollercoaster , and I wouldn ’ t have been able to get to this point of the ride without my NYC family and friends .
Thank you for being patient with me , seeing me , keeping me grounded , and always inspiring me to do my best and encourage my vision .
The people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surround myself with come from differing backgrounds , walks of life , express themselves in myriads of ways , and allow me to see the world with increased fullness and visualize the work that we do through an eclectic set of perspectives .
My friends and family encourage me to manifest my singular American Dream , and I feel that it ’ s increasingly important to emphasize that specificity and clarity of vision , especially today .
I ’ m incredibly humbled and honored to receive the CFDA Emerging Designer of the Year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much to Chairman @ tomford and all of the hardworking folks at the @ CFDA for your tremendous encouragement and continued support .
Thank ya ’ ll for getting it .
Nominees and winners were determined by the CFDA Awards Guild , comprised of CFDA members , leading fashion journalists , stylists and top retail executives .
The full list of winners is as follows : As the CFDA ’ s largest fundraiser for scholarships , the organization also announced the recipients of its 2020 CFDA Scholar Awards on Monday , awarding seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the CFDA , Tom Ford , announced the CFDA Fashion Award winners via video on Monday ; the announcement can be watched in full below .

This season’s trending colors? Red, black and green—or, at least they are this New York Fashion Week, which kicked off on Sunday with Pose star Indya Moore making their runway debut as the opener for Jason Wu’s presentation (h/t Harper’s Bazaar)—followed by Harlem’s Fashion Row’s 13th annual gala and runway presentation, both of which were among the 60-plus designers who will present their Spring 2021 collections this week on the CFDA’s new digital platform, Runway360.
On Monday, the CFDA made a presentation of its own; announcing the winners of its annual Fashion Awards, which were originally scheduled to take place on Monday, June 8 but were postponed by the pandemic. And in a year that has brought long-overdue attention to the issue of the continued marginalization of Black talent in the fashion industry, it is perhaps not wholly surprising but nonetheless exciting to learn that three of this year’s six awardees are Black. As the CFDA explained via a press release sent to The Glow Up, this is the first CFDA Fashion Award for each designer in the four American categories—and notably, this year’s winners represent the most diverse group of recipients in the 39-year history of the awards.
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In fact, it’s the first time in six years that a Black designer has won a CFDA Fashion Award, the last being Maxwell Osborne, who, along with partner Dao-Yi Chow, brought home American Menswear Designer of the Year for their work with Public School NYC. This year, the award went to Kerby Jean-Raymond, for Pyer Moss, while Telfar Clemens’ eponymous Telfar line earned him American Accessories Designer of the Year. B oth were 2019 nominees in their respective categories.
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Jean-Raymond treated Instagram followers to a brief video of him unboxing his award, while Clemens celebrated the win by reposting a video of a dancing friend/follower draped in his now-iconic logo bags, simply captioning the post “🔥🌍🖤 #cfdaawards.”
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But there was more to come: As 2020's Emerging Designer of the Year, Christopher John Rogers fulfilled the promise of his 2019 Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund win last fall. Coincidentally, the award was previously won by Clemens and Jean-Raymond in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
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In gracious acceptance of the award, Rogers wrote his post:
The past year and a half has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, and I wouldn’t have been able to get to this point of the ride without my NYC family and friends. Thank you for being patient with me, seeing me, keeping me grounded, and always inspiring me to do my best and encourage my vision. The people who I’m lucky enough to surround myself with come from differing backgrounds, walks of life, express themselves in myriads of ways, and allow me to see the world with increased fullness and visualize the work that we do through an eclectic set of perspectives. My friends and family encourage me to manifest my singular American Dream, and I feel that it’s increasingly important to emphasize that specificity and clarity of vision, especially today. I’m incredibly humbled and honored to receive the CFDA Emerging Designer of the Year Award for 2020. Thank you very much to Chairman @tomford and all of the hardworking folks at the @CFDA for your tremendous encouragement and continued support. Thank ya’ll for getting it.
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Nominees and winners were determined by the CFDA Awards Guild, comprised of CFDA members, leading fashion journalists, stylists and top retail executives. The full list of winners is as follows:
American Womenswear Designer of the Year: Gabriela Hearst American Menswear Designer of the Year: Kerby Jean-Raymond for Pyer Moss American Accessories Designer of the Year: Telfar Clemens for Telfar American Emerging Designer of the Year: Christopher John Rogers International Women’s Designer of the Year: Pierpaolo Piccioli for Valentino International Men’s Designer of the Year: Kim Jones for Dior
As the CFDA’s largest fundraiser for scholarships, the organization also announced the recipients of its 2020 CFDA Scholar Awards on Monday, awarding seven $25,000 scholarships. Designer and Chairman of the CFDA, Tom Ford, announced the CFDA Fashion Award winners via video on Monday; the announcement can be watched in full below.


theroot--2020-09-14--Rockstar Roundup: Free Money in GTA Online, Real Deer Hours in Red Dead Online

One of the things I miss most about pre-pandemic life is doing hoodrat shit with my friends .
Luckily , the good folks at Rockstar Games have made it easier to indulge my hoodrat ways without ever having to leave the home .
If you , like me , have had a curiosity about GTA Online but felt both overwhelmed and underfunded when starting , fear not .
In July , Rockstar announced it will give out a million dollars of in-game money to Playstation players every month until the game is released next year on PS5 .
Considering that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the game and Rockstar has never shied away from a delay , this is the perfect time to get your money up and build your own criminal empire .
If you don ’ t have a Playstation but do have Amazon Prime , you too are in luck .
If you link your Rockstar Social Club account with Prime Gaming by Sept. 16 , you ’ ll receive a $ 200,000 bonus for playing .
Prime bonuses also include the free Vespucci Canals Nightclub property as well as 80 percent off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Should you have neither of those , no worries ; the ongoing Los Santos Summer Special event provides some neat treats of its own .
This week , playing Business Battles will net you double the rewards .
The event also provides 40 percent discounts on bunkers , with bunker modifications marked down by 30 percent as well .
Should the mean streets of Los Santos not suit your fancy , why not give the wild west a go ?
Despite an aging mission structure , Red Dead Redemption 2 boasts one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any game released this console generation .
If you haven ’ t given it a shot , now is the perfect time to experience the story of Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang .
While its online offering initially struggled to get off on the right foot , it does offer some curious delights of its own .
Have you ever wanted to just be a deer and , I don ’ t know , do deer shit ?
Well , Red Dead Online has got you covered .
A new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go on a quest that allows you to temporarily play as a deer after collecting the required items .
So if you ever watched Bambi and went , “ Damn , I wish that was me , ” well , here you go , fam .
Additionally , the Shadow Buck , a new legendary animal , has been added to the game .
Sedating and sampling the animal will net players a free vest and 100 rounds of sedative ammo while killing and skinning the animal will give you 100 rounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holsters and gun belts are currently 40 percent off and all repeaters are marked down by 30 percent .
Players with Prime Gaming will receive five free legendary animal pheromones , 6,000 naturalist XP , a free wilderness camp , and a free katata coat crafted from legendary elk hide should they link their account .
Whether you choose to become the most dangerous gunrunner in Los Santos or the quickest gun in the west , there are plenty of free goodies to help you get started on your journey .

One of the things I miss most about pre-pandemic life is doing hoodrat shit with my friends. Luckily, the good folks at Rockstar Games have made it easier to indulge my hoodrat ways without ever having to leave the home.
If you, like me, have had a curiosity about GTA Online but felt both overwhelmed and underfunded when starting, fear not. In July, Rockstar announced it will give out a million dollars of in-game money to Playstation players every month until the game is released next year on PS5. Considering that no set release date has been announced for the game and Rockstar has never shied away from a delay, this is the perfect time to get your money up and build your own criminal empire.
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If you don’t have a Playstation but do have Amazon Prime, you too are in luck. If you link your Rockstar Social Club account with Prime Gaming by Sept. 16, you’ll receive a $200,000 bonus for playing. Prime bonuses also include the free Vespucci Canals Nightclub property as well as 80 percent off the Progen T20 and Överflöd Tyrant supercars.
Should you have neither of those, no worries; the ongoing Los Santos Summer Special event provides some neat treats of its own. This week, playing Business Battles will net you double the rewards. The event also provides 40 percent discounts on bunkers, with bunker modifications marked down by 30 percent as well.
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Should the mean streets of Los Santos not suit your fancy, why not give the wild west a go? Despite an aging mission structure, Red Dead Redemption 2 boasts one of the most immersive and engaging stories of any game released this console generation. If you haven’t given it a shot, now is the perfect time to experience the story of Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang. While its online offering initially struggled to get off on the right foot, it does offer some curious delights of its own.
Have you ever wanted to just be a deer and, I don’t know, do deer shit? Well, Red Dead Online has got you covered. A new update allows those playing as a naturalist to go on a quest that allows you to temporarily play as a deer after collecting the required items. So if you ever watched Bambi and went, “Damn, I wish that was me,” well, here you go, fam.
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Additionally, the Shadow Buck, a new legendary animal, has been added to the game. Sedating and sampling the animal will net players a free vest and 100 rounds of sedative ammo while killing and skinning the animal will give you 100 rounds of repeater ammo. Outfits, offhand holsters and gun belts are currently 40 percent off and all repeaters are marked down by 30 percent.
Players with Prime Gaming will receive five free legendary animal pheromones, 6,000 naturalist XP, a free wilderness camp, and a free katata coat crafted from legendary elk hide should they link their account.
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Whether you choose to become the most dangerous gunrunner in Los Santos or the quickest gun in the west, there are plenty of free goodies to help you get started on your journey.


theroot--2020-09-14--Brrr! It's Cold in Here! Gabrielle Union Said a Bring It On Sequel Could 'Absolutely' Be Happening i

Brrr! It's Cold in Here! Gabrielle Union Said a Bring It On Sequel Could 'Absolutely' Be Happening in the Atmosphere!

What do Gabrielle Union and the cast of Bring It On think about a sequel that reflects on the past 20 years ?
Well ... bring it on !
During a recent appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden , Union talked about growing up in the biggest Black family in Nebraska , her hot Women ’ s Health September magazine cover , as well as her new show , LA ’ s Finest .
But , of course , everyone ’ s extra keen on the nostalgic tip lately , so Corden had to ask about Bring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially a hot topic this year since it is celebrating its 20th anniversary .
Corden asked Union if she had spoken to co-star Kirsten Dunst and the rest of the cast/crew about the possibility of doing a sequel .
“ We have !
We actually did a public panel a couple of weeks ago and they asked about it and we all were like , ‘ We ’ re in .
Like , we ’ re absolutely in ’ , ” Union recalled .
Corden then followed up with a question that expressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s fickleness asking , “ Is that something that you genuinely think is going to happen ?
” “ It ’ s absolutely going to happen !
” Union assured .
“ I think it ’ s because we all got obsessed with Cheer on Netflix and it kind of brought back the love of cheerleading ... and we kind of want to see where these people would be 20 years later.
” Naturally , the fan castings have begun !
Oscar-winning filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry reiterated a popular choice which is Ryan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter of Union ’ s Isis or a mentee of hers ?
Normani , who has a dance and gymnastics background , was another popular choice !
As of now , we ’ re still in the “ in talks ” stage so we have no idea who would be cast or the exact plot of the film , but we ’ ll see !
You can catch the full interview here :

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

What do Gabrielle Union and the cast of Bring It On think about a sequel that reflects on the past 20 years? Well...bring it on!
During a recent appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Union talked about growing up in the biggest Black family in Nebraska, her hot Women’s Health September magazine cover, as well as her new show, LA’s Finest. But, of course, everyone’s extra keen on the nostalgic tip lately, so Corden had to ask about Bring It On. The beloved movie is especially a hot topic this year since it is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
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Corden asked Union if she had spoken to co-star Kirsten Dunst and the rest of the cast/crew about the possibility of doing a sequel.
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“We have! We actually did a public panel a couple of weeks ago and they asked about it and we all were like, ‘We’re in. Like, we’re absolutely in’,” Union recalled.
Corden then followed up with a question that expressed a general cynical sentiment of Hollywood’s fickleness asking, “Is that something that you genuinely think is going to happen?”
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“It’s absolutely going to happen!” Union assured. “I think it’s because we all got obsessed with Cheer on Netflix and it kind of brought back the love of cheerleading...and we kind of want to see where these people would be 20 years later.”
Naturally, the fan castings have begun! Oscar-winning filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry reiterated a popular choice which is Ryan Destiny. What if she was the daughter of Union’s Isis or a mentee of hers? Normani, who has a dance and gymnastics background, was another popular choice!
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As of now, we’re still in the “in talks” stage so we have no idea who would be cast or the exact plot of the film, but we’ll see!
You can catch the full interview here:


theroot--2020-09-14--Bellesa's Best Selling Air Returns and You Can Save $20 to Welcome It Back

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theroot--2020-09-14--Baker Mayfield Is a Coward, Cam Newton Did Damage and Other Takeaways From Week 1 of the NFL

Thanks to COVID-19 , Sunday Funday isn ’ t really a thing anymore .
But if you think something as silly as a global pandemic would stop the NFL from seizing control of our TV sets and putting its multi-million dollar assets to work , you ’ re sadly mistaken .
Sunday provided sports junkies with our long-overdue fix , and in case you missed out on a bunch of 300-pound brutes trying to inflict compound fractures and shoulder dislocations on each other , here are some takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL .
Much like Chris , everybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he played like dog shit last season probably didn ’ t help , but after America experienced a White Renaissance of sorts after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers , Baker did the unthinkable : H e actually tried to be likable .
There ’ s been plenty said about white folks standing idly by while Black folks fight tooth and nail for our dignity , humanity and freedom , and perhaps seeing the error in his inaction , Baker announced his intention to peacefully protest during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When pressed by a fan in June as to whether he would be taking a knee , the latest entry in the Cleveland Browns ’ quarterback carousel defiantly stated , “ Pull your head [ out of your ass ] .
I absolutely am.
” As someone who ’ s spent their entire life being either being discriminated against , outwardly maligned or disappointed by white folks , I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt .
But in true Baker form , not only did he fail to deliver—like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the Browns ’ opening drive on Sunday—but he somehow made the situation infinitely worse .
The day before the Browns season opener , the world ’ s worst performative ally hopped on Patti and Gladys ’ internet to announce that he ’ s also a fucking coward .
“ I have been showed that a gesture such as kneeling will only create more division or discussion about the gesture , rather than be a solution towards our country ’ s problem at hand , ” he wrote .
The fact that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people have faced as “ creating division ” is prototypical unseasoned logic , but it proves that yet again , they ’ ll talk the talk , but leave the walk to the folks that look nothing like them .
So you were down for the cause until a bunch of rednecks and racists blew up your Twitter mentions ?
Okay .
Well , fuck you too , Baker .
I spent like 20 years waiting for the Patriots to be trash .
Then when the opportunity finally presented itself , Cameron Jerrell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Captian-Save-a-Bellicheat .
To be clear , I want Cam to thrive .
After signing for pocket lint after the entire league left him for dead , I would like nothing more than for Cam to prove everyone wrong and dominate this season .
Buuuuuut I also need this nigga to lose because every sensible Black person despises the Pats and nothing would make me happier than to watch them magically transform into the Jaguars .
Sadly , that might not happen this season as Cam got busy in the Pats season opener .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 75 more , in addition to scoring two rushing touchdowns .
“ He ’ s a very , very unselfish player , ” Belichick said after the game .
“ He ’ s a great teammate.
” He ’ s also an asshole who needs to stop winning games .
STOP THIS RIGHT NOW , CAMERON .
Colin Kaepernick Reminds Everyone the NFL Is Full of Shit On the same day NFL players did this : He Who Shall Not Likely Ever Play In the NFL Again did this : “ While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care about Black Life , they are still actively blackballing Eric Reid ( @ E_Reid35 ) for fighting for the Black community , ” Kap tweeted on Sunday .
“ Eric set 2 franchise records last year , and is one of the best defensive players in the league.
” Remember once upon a time in March when ESPN listed the best 15 remaining free agents and Reid came in 7th ?
In the months since , every single player above him has been signed—including a decrepit Jason Peters—while five players listed below @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( It would be six , but Clay Mathews turned down an offer from the Broncos . )
Especially coming off of a season in which Reid broke not one , but two Carolina Panthers single-season records for sacks and tackles for a defensive back .
So why is Reid not in the league ?
The same reason Kap isn ’ t ; because he ’ s been far too vocal about holding police accountable and addressing social justice issues in our society .
The same thing people like Baker Mayfield are too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re fucking cowards .
Meanwhile , the Cowboys sure as hell could ’ ve used Reid on Sunday after embarrassing themselves , but you knew that already .

Thanks to COVID-19, Sunday Funday isn’t really a thing anymore. But if you think something as silly as a global pandemic would stop the NFL from seizing control of our TV sets and putting its multi-million dollar assets to work, you’re sadly mistaken.
Sunday provided sports junkies with our long-overdue fix, and in case you missed out on a bunch of 300-pound brutes trying to inflict compound fractures and shoulder dislocations on each other, here are some takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL.
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Baker Mayfield Proves Allyship Is a Complete Waste of Black People’s Time
Much like Chris, everybody hates Baker Mayfield.
The fact that he played like dog shit last season probably didn’t help, but after America experienced a White Renaissance of sorts after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, Baker did the unthinkable: H e actually tried to be likable.
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There’s been plenty said about white folks standing idly by while Black folks fight tooth and nail for our dignity, humanity and freedom, and perhaps seeing the error in his inaction, Baker announced his intention to peacefully protest during the national anthem by taking a knee.
When pressed by a fan in June as to whether he would be taking a knee, the latest entry in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback carousel defiantly stated, “Pull your head [out of your ass]. I absolutely am.”
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Cool story, bro.
As someone who’s spent their entire life being either being discriminated against, outwardly maligned or disappointed by white folks, I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt. But in true Baker form, not only did he fail to deliver—like he did when he threw an interception during the Browns’ opening drive on Sunday—but he somehow made the situation infinitely worse.
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The day before the Browns season opener, the world’s worst performative ally hopped on Patti and Gladys’ internet to announce that he’s also a fucking coward.
“I have been showed that a gesture such as kneeling will only create more division or discussion about the gesture, rather than be a solution towards our country’s problem at hand,” he wrote.
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The fact that he perceives protesting against the injustices that Black people have faced as “creating division” is prototypical unseasoned logic, but it proves that yet again, they’ll talk the talk, but leave the walk to the folks that look nothing like them.
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So you were down for the cause until a bunch of rednecks and racists blew up your Twitter mentions?
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Okay. Well, fuck you too, Baker.
I Can’t Root for Cam Newton Anymore
I spent like 20 years waiting for the Patriots to be trash. Then when the opportunity finally presented itself, Cameron Jerrell Newton threw on the cape and became Captian-Save-a-Bellicheat.
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To be clear, I want Cam to thrive. After signing for pocket lint after the entire league left him for dead, I would like nothing more than for Cam to prove everyone wrong and dominate this season. Buuuuuut I also need this nigga to lose because every sensible Black person despises the Pats and nothing would make me happier than to watch them magically transform into the Jaguars.
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Sadly, that might not happen this season as Cam got busy in the Pats season opener. He threw for 155 yards and ran for 75 more, in addition to scoring two rushing touchdowns.
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“He’s a very, very unselfish player,” Belichick said after the game. “He’s a great teammate.”
He’s also an asshole who needs to stop winning games.
STOP THIS RIGHT NOW, CAMERON.
Colin Kaepernick Reminds Everyone the NFL Is Full of Shit
On the same day NFL players did this:
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He Who Shall Not Likely Ever Play In the NFL Again did this:
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“While the NFL runs propaganda about how they care about Black Life, they are still actively blackballing Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) for fighting for the Black community,” Kap tweeted on Sunday. “Eric set 2 franchise records last year, and is one of the best defensive players in the league.”
Remember once upon a time in March when ESPN listed the best 15 remaining free agents and Reid came in 7th? In the months since, every single player above him has been signed—including a decrepit Jason Peters—while five players listed below him have been snatched up too. (It would be six, but Clay Mathews turned down an offer from the Broncos.)
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Coincidence? I think not.
Especially coming off of a season in which Reid broke not one, but two Carolina Panthers single-season records for sacks and tackles for a defensive back.
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So why is Reid not in the league? The same reason Kap isn’t; because he’s been far too vocal about holding police accountable and addressing social justice issues in our society. The same thing people like Baker Mayfield are too afraid to do themselves because they’re fucking cowards.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys sure as hell could’ve used Reid on Sunday after embarrassing themselves, but you knew that already.


theroot--2020-09-14--25 Questions for the People Who Wear Masks While Driving Their Cars

1 .
Why are you doing this ?
3 .
I mean I get how COVID has invaded our brains and made us question whether the things we ’ re doing are healthy and safe ?
4 .
Just yesterday I rubbed hand sanitizer on a Snickers wrapper before opening it ?
6 .
And maybe why I ’ ve been sneezing all day ?
7 .
Have you ever seen a hedgehog in person ?
9 .
But , from what I ( think I ) know about them , COVID turned me into one ?
10 .
Because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sunlight ?
11 .
And I haven ’ t had a haircut since March ?
12 .
And now I think I look like one ?
13 .
Either that or I look like John Shaft ’ s cousin , James Shift ?
14 .
But anyway , I guess I get it ?
15 .
If you had or planned to have passengers ?
16 .
But if you ’ re the only person in your passenger-less car , why are you wearing a mask ?
17 .
Did you just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you just forgot to take it off ?
18 .
Or do you just not feel like going through the process of putting it back on when you exit the car ?
19 .
Which sounds to me like wearing your drawers in the shower ?
20 .
Or brushing your hair while wearing a hat ?
21 .
How are you even breathing with your stale stank mask breath mixing with your stale stank car stink ?
22 .
But more than anything else , you ’ re just making me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I should be wearing masks in my car , too ?
24 .
Now , I ’ m the irresponsible one because I drive mask-free ?

Damon Young on Very Smart Brothas, shared by Damon Young to The Root

1. Why are you doing this?
2. I don’t get it?
3. I mean I get how COVID has invaded our brains and made us question whether the things we’re doing are healthy and safe?
4. Just yesterday I rubbed hand sanitizer on a Snickers wrapper before opening it?
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5. Which I’m certain isn’t safe?
6. And maybe why I’ve been sneezing all day?
7. Have you ever seen a hedgehog in person?
8. I don’t think I have?
9. But, from what I (think I) know about them, COVID turned me into one?
10. Because I only leave the house for food and sunlight?
11. And I haven’t had a haircut since March?
12. And now I think I look like one?
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13. Either that or I look like John Shaft’s cousin, James Shift?
14. But anyway, I guess I get it?
15. If you had or planned to have passengers?
16. But if you’re the only person in your passenger-less car, why are you wearing a mask?
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17. Did you just come from somewhere that required masks, and you just forgot to take it off?
18. Or do you just not feel like going through the process of putting it back on when you exit the car?
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19. Which sounds to me like wearing your drawers in the shower?
20. Or brushing your hair while wearing a hat?
21. How are you even breathing with your stale stank mask breath mixing with your stale stank car stink?
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22. But more than anything else, you’re just making me paranoid?
23. And questioning whether I should be wearing masks in my car, too?
24. Now, I’m the irresponsible one because I drive mask-free?
25. Fuck you?


theroot--2020-09-14--Did the Trump Administration Pressure the CDC to Change COVID-19 Reports? Democrats Are Investigatin

Did the Trump Administration Pressure the CDC to Change COVID-19 Reports? Democrats Are Investigating

It ’ s no secret that Trump is a COVID-19 denier .
In fact , I don ’ t think there is any denier who has ever been on the right side of history .
Not a Holocaust denier .
Not a 9/11 denier .
Not a Popeyes spicy chicken sandwich-will-fuck-your-stomach-up denier .
None of them .
Now there are reports that Trump ’ s people put pressure on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials “ to change or delay scientific reports on coronavirus , ” after a Politico report found that there had been interference in the scientific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , experts have relied on these reports to determine how the virus spreads and who is at greatest risk , ” Rep. Jim Clyburn , chair of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis , and his Democratic colleagues wrote in a letter shared with Politico .
“ Yet HHS officials apparently viewed these scientific reports as opportunities for political manipulation.
” The Democrats ’ investigation focuses on the CDC ’ s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports , the agency ’ s long-running series of scientific articles that researchers have looked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the coronavirus .
Politico reported on Friday that Health and Human Services public affairs chief Michael Caputo and his scientific adviser Paul Alexander have pressured CDC officials to change the reports , in some cases retroactively , to align with President Donald Trump ’ s more optimistic message about the outbreak .
“ The reports must be read by someone outside of CDC like myself , and we can not allow the reporting to go on as it has been , for it is outrageous .
It ’ s lunacy , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other officials in an Aug. 8 email obtained by Politico .
CDC officials have fought the most sweeping demands and continued to publish the reports , but have increasingly allowed Caputo and his team to review draft reports and even compromised on some wording .
Democrats are tired of Trump ’ s fuckshit and are looking to move quickly to determine whether or not Trump appointees had involvement with the CDC reports , which have been published for centuries without presidential approval or influence .
OK , maybe not centuries , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants all of the records .
All of them .
You hear me ?
They want reports , transcribed interviews , and if a nickel bag gets sold in the park , they want in !
“ We need to hear directly from the people who are most responsible , ” a Democratic subcommittee staffer told Politico .
“ We can ’ t afford to wait .
”

It’s no secret that Trump is a COVID-19 denier. In fact, I don’t think there is any denier who has ever been on the right side of history. Not a Holocaust denier. Not a 9/11 denier. Not a Popeyes spicy chicken sandwich-will-fuck-your-stomach-up denier. None of them.
Now there are reports that Trump’s people put pressure on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials “to change or delay scientific reports on coronavirus,” after a Politico report found that there had been interference in the scientific reporting process.
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“During the pandemic, experts have relied on these reports to determine how the virus spreads and who is at greatest risk,” Rep. Jim Clyburn, chair of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, and his Democratic colleagues wrote in a letter shared with Politico. “Yet HHS officials apparently viewed these scientific reports as opportunities for political manipulation.”
From Politico:
The Democrats’ investigation focuses on the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports, the agency’s long-running series of scientific articles that researchers have looked to for the most current and reliable information on the coronavirus. Politico reported on Friday that Health and Human Services public affairs chief Michael Caputo and his scientific adviser Paul Alexander have pressured CDC officials to change the reports, in some cases retroactively, to align with President Donald Trump’s more optimistic message about the outbreak. “The reports must be read by someone outside of CDC like myself, and we cannot allow the reporting to go on as it has been, for it is outrageous. It’s lunacy,” Alexander wrote to CDC Director Robert Redfield and other officials in an Aug. 8 email obtained by Politico. CDC officials have fought the most sweeping demands and continued to publish the reports, but have increasingly allowed Caputo and his team to review draft reports and even compromised on some wording.
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Democrats are tired of Trump’s fuckshit and are looking to move quickly to determine whether or not Trump appointees had involvement with the CDC reports, which have been published for centuries without presidential approval or influence. OK, maybe not centuries, but you get the point.
The panel wants all of the records. All of them. You hear me?
They want reports, transcribed interviews, and if a nickel bag gets sold in the park, they want in!
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“We need to hear directly from the people who are most responsible,” a Democratic subcommittee staffer told Politico. “We can’t afford to wait.”


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theroot--2020-09-14--'You Don't Need to be Here': Houston Karen Calls Police on Black 2020 Census Worker

In today ’ s “ Yep , water is still wet ” news , a white woman displays her aversion to the very idea of minding her own business while a Black man can ’ t even do his job without a white person questioning whether he belongs where he is .
In Houston , another Karen has gone viral after she was recorded harassing and then calling the police on a Black federal census employee for simply standing in front of her neighbor ’ s house as he went door-to-door collecting data for the 2020 census , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted to the man ’ s Instagram account , he can be heard trying to explain to the Paul Blart : Mall Cop of Karens that he ’ s only “ minding my own business.
” “ But you ’ re in front of my neighbor ’ s house and I might need to ask what you ’ re up to , ” the woman responded .
“ You ’ re calling the cops because I ’ m Black ?
Is that what it is ?
” the man asked , to which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because you ’ re in front of my neighbor ’ s house and you need to leave.
” “ Why do I need to leave ?
” the man inquires .
“ Because you don ’ t have a reason to be here , ” she answers .
At this point , it ’ s already clear where the disconnect between these two citizens is coming from .
In a Karen ’ s mind , a Black person who refuses to submit to what they think is a reasonable line of questioning indicates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something .
They perceive our refusal to answer their questions—which they have no business asking in the first place and no authority to demand answers to—vindicates their suspicion .
How the fuck would Karenzilla know whether this man had a “ reason to be here ?
” Meanwhile , Black people subscribe to much simpler logic : We ain ’ t got to tell you shit .
For this Black man , like for many of us , it doesn ’ t matter that he had no plans to break any laws .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a government employee conducting official business in the area—none of that shit is any of this nosy-ass white woman ’ s business .
So when she informed him that she was calling the police , he responded , “ Go ahead and call the cops .
I ’ ll wait for the cops , actually .
I have no problem on that .
Y ’ all got ta learn to stop messing with Black people.
” She then says “ Police ?
” as she places the phone to her ear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be heard giving the responder a description of a “ Black male ” who is acting “ obnoxious ” in front of her neighbor ’ s house .
“ He doesn ’ t need to be here , ” she says over the phone .
“ He ’ s yelling at me.
” “ I ’ m not yelling .
I ’ m talking loud so you can hear me , ” the man explains as he moves towards the woman .
“ He ’ s approaching me right now , ” she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the census worker with some help from him .
The woman then falsely claims that the worker is walking towards her in a “ threatening ” manner even though the man is standing about 15 feet away from the woman on the sidewalk , recording her from a distance .
“ The police is on the way , ” the woman says after hanging up .
The video ends with her telling one of her neighbors , “ I called the cops on him.
” “ If I don ’ t post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was successful and the police shot me like they popped that mentally ill kid 21 times , ” he captioned the video , referring to the fatal shooting of Nicolas Chavez by Houston police officers in April .
“ Thank You @ houstonpolice for arriving promptly 2 hours later !
” he wrote .
“ They saying she didn ’ t call the police , but that not what the operator mentioned .
They told me they already had a call from this area but couldn ’ t give me any arrival details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is because I wanted this Karen to learn to mind her f*ckin business .
Back to the money because I ’ m [ on ] the clock right now .
”

In today’s “Yep, water is still wet” news, a white woman displays her aversion to the very idea of minding her own business while a Black man can’t even do his job without a white person questioning whether he belongs where he is.
In Houston, another Karen has gone viral after she was recorded harassing and then calling the police on a Black federal census employee for simply standing in front of her neighbor’s house as he went door-to-door collecting data for the 2020 census, according to International Business Times. In a video posted to the man’s Instagram account, he can be heard trying to explain to the Paul Blart: Mall Cop of Karens that he’s only “minding my own business.”
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“But you’re in front of my neighbor’s house and I might need to ask what you’re up to,” the woman responded.
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“You’re calling the cops because I’m Black? Is that what it is?” the man asked, to which the woman replied, “No, because you’re in front of my neighbor’s house and you need to leave.”
“Why do I need to leave?” the man inquires.
“Because you don’t have a reason to be here,” she answers.
At this point, it’s already clear where the disconnect between these two citizens is coming from. In a Karen’s mind, a Black person who refuses to submit to what they think is a reasonable line of questioning indicates that the Black person is guilty of something. They perceive our refusal to answer their questions—which they have no business asking in the first place and no authority to demand answers to—vindicates their suspicion. How the fuck would Karenzilla know whether this man had a “reason to be here?” Meanwhile, Black people subscribe to much simpler logic: We ain’t got to tell you shit.
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For this Black man, like for many of us, it doesn’t matter that he had no plans to break any laws. It doesn’t matter that he’s a government employee conducting official business in the area—none of that shit is any of this nosy-ass white woman’s business. So when she informed him that she was calling the police, he responded, “Go ahead and call the cops. I’ll wait for the cops, actually. I have no problem on that. Y’all gotta learn to stop messing with Black people.”
From IBT:
She then says “Police?” as she places the phone to her ear before walking away. She can then be heard giving the responder a description of a “Black male” who is acting “obnoxious” in front of her neighbor’s house. “He doesn’t need to be here,” she says over the phone. “He’s yelling at me.” “I’m not yelling. I’m talking loud so you can hear me,” the man explains as he moves towards the woman. “He’s approaching me right now,” she tells the responder before completing her description of the census worker with some help from him. The woman then falsely claims that the worker is walking towards her in a “threatening” manner even though the man is standing about 15 feet away from the woman on the sidewalk, recording her from a distance. “The police is on the way,” the woman says after hanging up. The video ends with her telling one of her neighbors, “I called the cops on him.” “If I don’t post a follow up that probably means Karen was successful and the police shot me like they popped that mentally ill kid 21 times,” he captioned the video, referring to the fatal shooting of Nicolas Chavez by Houston police officers in April.
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Fortunately, there was a follow-up Instagram post.
“Thank You @houstonpolice for arriving promptly 2 hours later!” he wrote. “They saying she didn’t call the police, but that not what the operator mentioned. They told me they already had a call from this area but couldn’t give me any arrival details. Only reason I stayed this long is because I wanted this Karen to learn to mind her f*ckin business. Back to the money because I’m [on] the clock right now.”


theroot--2020-09-14--Activists, Celebrities and Family Mark 6 Months Since Louisville Police Shot and Killed Breonna Tayl

Activists, Celebrities and Family Mark 6 Months Since Louisville Police Shot and Killed Breonna Taylor

Days after a grand jury was empaneled to decide whether to investigate the police shooting of Breonna Taylor , supporters and activists marked the 6-month anniversary of her killing with 26 hours of prayer—one hour for every year of life the young emergency medical technician lived .
The event was organized by NYC-based social justice organization Until Freedom , which has helped organize protests and rallies in Louisville , Ky. , and beyond since Taylor ’ s death .
“ We are at our highest point when we are connected to spiritual guidance , ” Until Freedom co-founder Tamika Mallory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t protestors but they ’ re in touch with their spirituality , so we ’ re trying to provide an opportunity to get every person to participate in the fight for justice for Breonna Taylor.
” Taylor ’ s name and image could be found on courts and racing tracks and social media accounts around the world on Sunday .
Among the most notable demonstrations came from British Formula One Driver Lewis Hamilton , who wore a black long-sleeve shirt reading “ ARREST THE COPS WHO KILLED BREONNA TAYLOR ” at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Italy .
He wore the shirt again at the top of the podium after his win ; Sky Sports reports the Federation Internationale de l ’ Automobile ( FIA ) is “ investigating ” his use of the shirt .
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton also wore a face mask bearing her name , and Los Angeles Rams players wore shirts with her image , among other victims of police violence , before their game on Sunday .
Since Taylor ’ s death on March 13 , two of the three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Louisville Metro Police Department .
Brett Hankison , already under investigation for two separate incidents , including allegations of sexual assault , was fired in June but is appealing to get his job back , reports CNN .
Progress has been slow and scattered in the months since LMPD officers raided Taylor ’ s home , shooting her and her boyfriend , Kenneth Walker , who survived the firestorm .
Louisville has banned the use of “ no-knock ” warrants , which allow police to forcibly enter homes without announcing their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now mandated .
Taylor ’ s death has also helped galvanize the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement , with activists , celebrities , publications , and politicians across the nation invoking her name to call for criminal justice reform .
But the LMPD remains fully funded and no charges have yet been brought against the cops who killed her .
Taylor ’ s mother , Tamika Palmer , voiced her frustrations with Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron , who is leading the investigation into her daughter ’ s killing , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Your mother put everything she had into raising you .
If you ask her , she will say without hesitation that she would stop at nothing to protect you , ” read Palmer ’ s post , which tagged Cameron .
“ If you were gunned down in your own home , wouldn ’ t she demand the killers be brought to justice ?
” “ Do you have the power and courage to call my child yours , the power to see that my cry and my community ’ s cry is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a village who raises our children to do right by one of our daughters ?
!
” Walker also spoke out last week through one of his attorneys , Steve Romines .
According to Romines , Walker is racked with survivor ’ s guilt from his encounter with police on March 13 .
Walker was charged with attempted murder after LMPD claimed he shot and injured an officer after he came down to confront what he thought were intruders to Taylor ’ s apartment .
Prosecutors dropped the charges against the 28-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jail on a full $ 250,000 cash bond , Walker missed Taylor ’ s funeral .
Walker is now suing the LMPD and the city of Louisville .
“ When you are shot at and when you see a loved one basically executed in front of you , you never recover from that , ” Romines told NBC News .
“ It is something that haunts him every single night .
”

Days after a grand jury was empaneled to decide whether to investigate the police shooting of Breonna Taylor, supporters and activists marked the 6-month anniversary of her killing with 26 hours of prayer—one hour for every year of life the young emergency medical technician lived.
The event was organized by NYC-based social justice organization Until Freedom, which has helped organize protests and rallies in Louisville, Ky., and beyond since Taylor’s death.
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“We are at our highest point when we are connected to spiritual guidance,” Until Freedom co-founder Tamika Mallory told CNN. “Some people aren’t protestors but they’re in touch with their spirituality, so we’re trying to provide an opportunity to get every person to participate in the fight for justice for Breonna Taylor.”
Taylor’s name and image could be found on courts and racing tracks and social media accounts around the world on Sunday. Among the most notable demonstrations came from British Formula One Driver Lewis Hamilton, who wore a black long-sleeve shirt reading “ARREST THE COPS WHO KILLED BREONNA TAYLOR” at the Tuscan Grand Prix race in Mugello, Italy. He wore the shirt again at the top of the podium after his win; Sky Sports reports the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is “investigating” his use of the shirt.
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New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton also wore a face mask bearing her name, and Los Angeles Rams players wore shirts with her image, among other victims of police violence, before their game on Sunday.
Since Taylor’s death on March 13, two of the three officers who raided her apartment still remain with the Louisville Metro Police Department. Brett Hankison, already under investigation for two separate incidents, including allegations of sexual assault, was fired in June but is appealing to get his job back, reports CNN.
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Progress has been slow and scattered in the months since LMPD officers raided Taylor’s home, shooting her and her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, who survived the firestorm.
Louisville has banned the use of “no-knock” warrants, which allow police to forcibly enter homes without announcing their presence, and body camera wear is now mandated. Taylor’s death has also helped galvanize the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, with activists, celebrities, publications, and politicians across the nation invoking her name to call for criminal justice reform.
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But the LMPD remains fully funded and no charges have yet been brought against the cops who killed her.
Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, voiced her frustrations with Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who is leading the investigation into her daughter’s killing, on her Instagram account last week.
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“Your mother put everything she had into raising you. If you ask her, she will say without hesitation that she would stop at nothing to protect you,” read Palmer’s post, which tagged Cameron. “If you were gunned down in your own home, wouldn’t she demand the killers be brought to justice?”
“Do you have the power and courage to call my child yours, the power to see that my cry and my community’s cry is heard, and the power as part of a village who raises our children to do right by one of our daughters?!”
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Walker also spoke out last week through one of his attorneys, Steve Romines. According to Romines, Walker is racked with survivor’s guilt from his encounter with police on March 13. Walker was charged with attempted murder after LMPD claimed he shot and injured an officer after he came down to confront what he thought were intruders to Taylor’s apartment. Prosecutors dropped the charges against the 28-year-old, but while he was held in jail on a full $250,000 cash bond, Walker missed Taylor’s funeral.
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Walker is now suing the LMPD and the city of Louisville.
“When you are shot at and when you see a loved one basically executed in front of you, you never recover from that,” Romines told NBC News. “It is something that haunts him every single night.”