theroot--2020-06-26--New Jersey Corrections Officer Seen Mocking George Floyd's Death on Track to be Fired

Earlier this month , a video went viral depicting a group of white counter-protesters during a rally against police brutality in New Jersey .
During the video , two of the counter-protesters are seen on the ground , mocking the way in which George Floyd died .
One the men seen in the video was identified as a New Jersey corrections officer and is now on track to lose his job .
NBC News reports that the New Jersey Department of Corrections has issued a tweet saying that removal charges have been filed against the man seen in the video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-pay status pending a due process hearing as part of the regular procedure for government unionized employees , ” the tweet said .
PBA 105 , the union that represents corrections officers , has identified the man as Joseph DeMarco .
The union also announced that DeMarco had been suspended from the organization .
“ PBA 105 have brought union charges against Mr. DeMarco and he is suspended from our organization .
We do not support any member of this association that does anything outside the scope of our duties as Correctional Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told NBC News .
Sullivan said DeMarco works at Bayside State Prison in Leesburg .
A spokesman for the Department of Corrections , John Cokos , said in a statement Friday in response to an inquiry about the officer ’ s identity and work history that it was “ not making the individual ’ s name public at this time.
” The statement said the individual involved in the video is a senior correctional officer who was hired on March 25 , 2002 , and who has worked at both Albert C. Wagner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On Jun .
8 , in Franklin Township , a group of protestors were on their way to a rally when a group of men could be seen in front of a sign that said “ All Lives Matter ” and a pickup truck covered in pro-Trump memorabilia .
A man could be seen kneeling on another man ’ s neck , making a clear mockery of George Floyd who died after former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds .
One of the men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified as a FedEx employee and was fired only hours after the video went viral .
“ We do not tolerate the kind of appalling and offensive behavior depicted in this video .
The individual involved is no longer employed by FedEx.
” FedEx said in a statement sent to NBC News .
White people , should you feel the irrational need to be outwardly racist in public just remember the words of this woman .

Earlier this month, a video went viral depicting a group of white counter-protesters during a rally against police brutality in New Jersey. During the video, two of the counter-protesters are seen on the ground, mocking the way in which George Floyd died. One the men seen in the video was identified as a New Jersey corrections officer and is now on track to lose his job.
NBC News reports that the New Jersey Department of Corrections has issued a tweet saying that removal charges have been filed against the man seen in the video. “The Officer was placed on non-pay status pending a due process hearing as part of the regular procedure for government unionized employees,” the tweet said.
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PBA 105, the union that represents corrections officers, has identified the man as Joseph DeMarco. The union also announced that DeMarco had been suspended from the organization. “PBA 105 have brought union charges against Mr. DeMarco and he is suspended from our organization. We do not support any member of this association that does anything outside the scope of our duties as Correctional Police Officers,” union president William Sullivan told NBC News.
From NBC News:
Sullivan said DeMarco works at Bayside State Prison in Leesburg. A spokesman for the Department of Corrections, John Cokos, said in a statement Friday in response to an inquiry about the officer’s identity and work history that it was “not making the individual’s name public at this time.” The statement said the individual involved in the video is a senior correctional officer who was hired on March 25, 2002, and who has worked at both Albert C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility and Bayside State Prison.
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On Jun. 8, in Franklin Township, a group of protestors were on their way to a rally when a group of men could be seen in front of a sign that said “All Lives Matter” and a pickup truck covered in pro-Trump memorabilia. A man could be seen kneeling on another man’s neck, making a clear mockery of George Floyd who died after former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. One of the men seen in the video with DeMarco was identified as a FedEx employee and was fired only hours after the video went viral. “We do not tolerate the kind of appalling and offensive behavior depicted in this video. The individual involved is no longer employed by FedEx.” FedEx said in a statement sent to NBC News.
White people, should you feel the irrational need to be outwardly racist in public just remember the words of this woman.


theroot--2020-06-26--Kanye's Spaceship Flies High: Kanye West Inking a Deal with Gap for Yeezy Gap Line Makes All of the

Kanye's Spaceship Flies High: Kanye West Inking a Deal with Gap for Yeezy Gap Line Makes All of the (Dollars and) Sense to Me

Per the New York Times , Kanye West has inked a 10-year deal with Gap to create an iteration of his Yeezy branded clothing line for the retailer .
And anybody who is ( or has been a fan of Kanye ) knows about his relationship with the store .
Specifically because the entire first verse of classic record “ Spaceship ” —it is indisputably a classic record—from his debut record , The College Dropout , was about being the token black employee at a Gap , presumably in Chicago .
He apparently also hit that motherfucker up for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ups .
I wish I knew him back then ( I don ’ t know him now , either ) .
According to the song , he quit .
Eventually Kanye bought himself a spaceship and flied….paassssst the sky .
( I know it ’ s wrong ; I ’ m singing . )
Well , there ’ s one hell of a fortuitous line in that song , too : “ Oh now they love Kanye , let ’ s put him all in the front of the store.
” And well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out , if you step foot inside a Gap ( starting in 2021 ) , you will absolutely see the Yeezy line in the front of the store .
There are people who are going to criticize this but I actually think this is a brilliant move for Gap , and this is somewhat of a seeing through of a dream for Kanye .
Several years ago , Kanye signed what is effectively a licensing deal with Adidas that would turn him into a billionaire and put Adidas in the running with Nike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his line—Yeezy—and makes a percentage off of sales of his shoes that fly off shelves , and next to Nike Air Jordan 1s are the most re-sellable shoes in the aftermarket .
To drive that point home , in March , Adidas Yeezy did a restock of his oddly shaped Yeezy Slides .
I was able to buy two pairs ( it ’ s harder to do than it sounds ) for $ 55 a piece and recently sold one pair for $ 285 and another for $ 225 , on sneaker resale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in : I made $ 400 on two pairs of slides .
This week .
Yeezys , at this point , are basically the equivalent of the housing market—the prices may fluctuate but they ’ re always worth more than you spent for them .
Well , in 2015 , two years after Kanye signed with adidas , he pointed out that , eventually , he wanted everybody who wanted a pair of Yeezys to be able to get a pair of Yeezys .
That was on the heels of the fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( releases of shoes ) were done in limited quantities which drove up the demand , had the resale market looking stupid—I remember at one point , copping a pair of semi-frozen 350s on the resale market would cost you upwards of $ 600 , now you can get them for $ 350 , still expensive as hell , but not quite Balenciaga levels .
Kanye realized that exclusivity would create all types of issues , and eventually , starting around 2018 , his shoes would release in mass quantities .
Hell , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them at Foot Locker and other brick-and-mortar shoe retailers .
This is how Kanye became the go-to sneaker salesman .
His shoes are still must-haves ( his 350s are basically becoming the equivalent of Jordan 1s in the sneaker world , except a thousand times more comfortable ) even though more and more people have them .
No matter where you go , you are guaranteed to see somebody wearing Yeezys at this point , even at price points that start at $ 220 for his 350 line .
Kanye ’ s clothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been so ... sticky .
Sure , every now and then you ’ ll see a shirt or something of his that becomes a must have item , but whereas I think Kanye believed his clothes would become hypebeast staples , like say , Supreme , on occasion only his tour merch really resonates .
Which makes sense : his clothing line looks like the most expensive bullshit of all time .
Every clothing drop looks like “ why would you do this ?
” mixed with “ WHAT ARE THOSE ?
?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ staying within like a 6-colorway palette that oscillates between mud and butter is also off-putting .
At the core , nobody wants to pay $ 250 for a white tee either .
If I ’ m paying $ 250 for a shirt , I might as well get a Commes des Garcons joint that has a heart that folks love on it .
Nobody gives a shit about Yeezy fashion is what I ’ m getting at .
Gap could change that though .
See , I ’ m not paying $ 200 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ain ’ t selling a $ 250 mud-colored tee-shirt .
They might sell it for $ 60 and if it ’ s comfortable enough or looks cool enough , I might be willing to do that .
And partnering with Gap effectively for Yeezy apparel basically does what he did with Adidas : he can put his name and cool on a line of clothing and Gap can do all the manufacturing and marketing .
It ’ s quite brilliant actually .
Gap has a history of working with rappers .
LL Cool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he both wore a FUBU hat and rapped “ for us , by us ” in the commercial is still a watershed moment in hip hop ’ s move to commercial viability .
Plus , back then , Gap was actually a cool place to shop .
I can ’ t remember the last time I went into Gap ... and I have children .
But a Yeezy branded GAP hoodie would fly off shelves .
Or Yeezy branded shirts .
Or whatever basics they drop .
I do think that it might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yeezy clothing hypebeast-like , but the truth is , his clothing never reached the hypebeast resonance of high end brands like Gucci , Balenciaga or YSL nor the street level brands like Supreme , BAPE or Anti-Social Social Club , etc .
I think both brands benefit here .
Gap needs it .
According to that same New York Times article , they ’ re struggling , which makes sense .
Gap was dope in the late 90s , but everybody caught up and got cooler ; H & M basically came through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cheaper .
Even Old Navy , which is owned by Gap , Inc. has cooler offerings than Gap , and is cheaper .
I know Kanye is up and down in terms of our feelings for him , especially in the Black community .
But the business community has to pay attention to him .
His albums still resonate .
A Kanye interview is still must-see or must-read .
His shoes STILL sell like gangbusters .
The remainder of the 2020-calender Yeezy releases features several shoes that I ’ d love to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the marketplace .
The cross-promotion Adidas , Yeezy and Gap will undoubtedly do will be insane .
Whole ass hype-beast looking mannequins rocking Yeezy Gap with Yeezy Slides on .
Who knows , maybe Gap will become an unintentional Yeezy shoe outlet .
Love or hate him politically , as a business-person , he ’ s killing the game in ways that others wish they could do .
What other rapper sells a shoe that rivals the biggest shoe name in history ?
Kanye has taken the line , “ let ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” to a whole new place .
That spaceship has flown high .

Panama Jackson on Very Smart Brothas, shared by Panama Jackson to The Root

Per the New York Times, Kanye West has inked a 10-year deal with Gap to create an iteration of his Yeezy branded clothing line for the retailer. And anybody who is (or has been a fan of Kanye) knows about his relationship with the store. Specifically because the entire first verse of classic record “Spaceship”—it is indisputably a classic record—from his debut record, The College Dropout, was about being the token black employee at a Gap, presumably in Chicago. He apparently also hit that motherfucker up for an assortment of blazers, jeans and button ups. I wish I knew him back then (I don’t know him now, either). According to the song, he quit. Eventually Kanye bought himself a spaceship and flied….paassssst the sky. (I know it’s wrong; I’m singing.)
Well, there’s one hell of a fortuitous line in that song, too: “Oh now they love Kanye, let’s put him all in the front of the store.”
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And well, I imagine that from here on out, if you step foot inside a Gap (starting in 2021), you will absolutely see the Yeezy line in the front of the store. There are people who are going to criticize this but I actually think this is a brilliant move for Gap, and this is somewhat of a seeing through of a dream for Kanye.
Several years ago, Kanye signed what is effectively a licensing deal with Adidas that would turn him into a billionaire and put Adidas in the running with Nike for shoe company dominance. He owns his line—Yeezy—and makes a percentage off of sales of his shoes that fly off shelves, and next to Nike Air Jordan 1s are the most re-sellable shoes in the aftermarket. To drive that point home, in March, Adidas Yeezy did a restock of his oddly shaped Yeezy Slides. I was able to buy two pairs (it’s harder to do than it sounds) for $55 a piece and recently sold one pair for $285 and another for $225, on sneaker resale site, GOAT. Let that sink in: I made $400 on two pairs of slides. This week. Yeezys, at this point, are basically the equivalent of the housing market—the prices may fluctuate but they’re always worth more than you spent for them.
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Well, in 2015, two years after Kanye signed with adidas, he pointed out that, eventually, he wanted everybody who wanted a pair of Yeezys to be able to get a pair of Yeezys. That was on the heels of the fact that, initially, all of the drops (releases of shoes) were done in limited quantities which drove up the demand, had the resale market looking stupid—I remember at one point, copping a pair of semi-frozen 350s on the resale market would cost you upwards of $600, now you can get them for $350, still expensive as hell, but not quite Balenciaga levels. Kanye realized that exclusivity would create all types of issues, and eventually, starting around 2018, his shoes would release in mass quantities. Hell, with some releases, you can cop them at Foot Locker and other brick-and-mortar shoe retailers. This is how Kanye became the go-to sneaker salesman. His shoes are still must-haves (his 350s are basically becoming the equivalent of Jordan 1s in the sneaker world, except a thousand times more comfortable) even though more and more people have them. No matter where you go, you are guaranteed to see somebody wearing Yeezys at this point, even at price points that start at $220 for his 350 line.
Kanye’s clothing line, however, hasn’t been so...sticky. Sure, every now and then you’ll see a shirt or something of his that becomes a must have item, but whereas I think Kanye believed his clothes would become hypebeast staples, like say, Supreme, on occasion only his tour merch really resonates. Which makes sense: his clothing line looks like the most expensive bullshit of all time. Every clothing drop looks like “why would you do this?” mixed with “WHAT ARE THOSE???” Plus, his insistence on staying within like a 6-colorway palette that oscillates between mud and butter is also off-putting. At the core, nobody wants to pay $250 for a white tee either. If I’m paying $250 for a shirt, I might as well get a Commes des Garcons joint that has a heart that folks love on it.
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Nobody gives a shit about Yeezy fashion is what I’m getting at. Gap could change that though. See, I’m not paying $200 for a mud-colored tee-shirt, but Gap ain’t selling a $250 mud-colored tee-shirt. They might sell it for $60 and if it’s comfortable enough or looks cool enough, I might be willing to do that. And partnering with Gap effectively for Yeezy apparel basically does what he did with Adidas: he can put his name and cool on a line of clothing and Gap can do all the manufacturing and marketing. It’s quite brilliant actually. Gap has a history of working with rappers. LL Cool J’s famous Gap commercial where he both wore a FUBU hat and rapped “for us, by us” in the commercial is still a watershed moment in hip hop’s move to commercial viability. Plus, back then, Gap was actually a cool place to shop. I can’t remember the last time I went into Gap...and I have children.
But a Yeezy branded GAP hoodie would fly off shelves. Or Yeezy branded shirts. Or whatever basics they drop. I do think that it might kill some of the aura that makes Yeezy clothing hypebeast-like, but the truth is, his clothing never reached the hypebeast resonance of high end brands like Gucci, Balenciaga or YSL nor the street level brands like Supreme, BAPE or Anti-Social Social Club, etc.
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I think both brands benefit here. Gap needs it. According to that same New York Times article, they’re struggling, which makes sense. Gap was dope in the late 90s, but everybody caught up and got cooler; H&M basically came through and crushed the buildings by being cooler and cheaper. Even Old Navy, which is owned by Gap, Inc. has cooler offerings than Gap, and is cheaper.
I know Kanye is up and down in terms of our feelings for him, especially in the Black community. But the business community has to pay attention to him. His albums still resonate. A Kanye interview is still must-see or must-read. His shoes STILL sell like gangbusters. The remainder of the 2020-calender Yeezy releases features several shoes that I’d love to have and are guaranteed to impact in the marketplace. The cross-promotion Adidas, Yeezy and Gap will undoubtedly do will be insane. Whole ass hype-beast looking mannequins rocking Yeezy Gap with Yeezy Slides on. Who knows, maybe Gap will become an unintentional Yeezy shoe outlet.
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Love or hate him politically, as a business-person, he’s killing the game in ways that others wish they could do. What other rapper sells a shoe that rivals the biggest shoe name in history?
Kanye has taken the line, “let’s go back, back to the Gap,” to a whole new place. That spaceship has flown high.


theroot--2020-06-26--Sonos Is Granting Your Home Audio Dreams With These Big Bargains

The best Sonos deals for June 2020 are here .
Sonos makes killer audio hardware , but quality comes at a price .
There aren ’ t many bargains on new Sonos gear right now , but we ’ ve found some stellar deals on refurbished and used hardware , letting you save hundreds of dollars on the likes of outdoor speakers , TV soundbars , and more .
You won ’ t find any discounts on the sharp new Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos soundbar , which our sister site Gizmodo recently reviewed , but keep reading for other Sonos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This compact speaker really does it all .
You ’ ll enjoy your tunes accurately projected throughout the room thanks to two digital amplifiers and a mid-woofer .
And while the woofer is pumping out the bass , the tweeter covers the higher frequencies .
It ’ s even resistant to humidity , so feel free to belt out some Springsteen in the shower !
Of course , the One isn ’ t complete without its built-in access to Google Assistant , Alexa , and Apple AirPlay 2 .
Control your music with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you need some privacy , you can mute the mic with the press of a button .
Amazon Warehouse has used versions starting at $ 17 4 , a decent discount from the $ 199 new list price .
• None Buy it now for $ 17 4 The Sonos One SL is the little brother in the Sonos speaker family .
Like the One , it contains two amplifiers and a mid-woofer for clear and powerful playback .
However , it lacks a micro phone as well as built-in smart assistant access @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into those helpful little AIs , the One SL is an affordable alternative to the One .
Fortunately , this speaker keeps its resistance to humidity .
It also supports Apple Airplay 2 so you can use your iPhone , iPad , or Siri to play Apple Music to your heart ’ s content .
Amazon Warehouse sells used versions starting at $ 165 as of this writing , down from the $ 179 new price .
• None Buy it now for $ 16 5 Save $ 209 off the list price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s heavyweight TV soundbar .
It packs in 10 amplified speaker drivers , with a larger footprint than your average soundbar .
If you really want to boost your listening experience , you can pair in a subwoofer and additional speakers for a surround effect .
• None Buy it now for $ 491 You can save even more if you opt for a renewed ( refurbished ) version of the Sonos Playbase .
Amazon has this version for $ 38 less than its new price .
Only the white version is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but check the Amazon listing to see if the black version is available as well .
• None Buy it now for $ 45 3 Give your home the joy of high-fidelity audio with the Sonos Two Room Pro Set , which features a pair of hi-fi Sonos 5 speakers .
With two speakers used in concert and positioned vertically , each takes a mono channel to better deliver the sensation of stereo sound .
Save $ 49 over the individual price of the two speakers .
• None Buy it now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a sonically-enhanced summer by snagging a pair of Sonos outdoor speakers .
They ’ re built tough to resist rain , snow , humidity , and more , while still delivering stellar Sonos sound .
Amazon has used pairs in stock via its Amazon Warehouse program , starting at less than $ 500 .
That ’ s a more than $ 300 savings off the new price .
• None Buy it now for $ 473 Get the ultimate vinyl setup at a slight discount from Sonos .
This bundle includes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gorgeously-designed Pro-Ject T1 Photo SB Turntable .
Sold together , you ’ ll save $ 49 over buying them separately .
• None Buy it now for $ 849 What ’ s better than surround sound with a soundbar and two speakers ?
Throwing a subwoofer into the mix !
The 5.1 Surround Set comes with the Sonos Beam , two Sonos SL speakers , and the Sonos Sub .
The Beam brings intense and accurate audio , the One SL pair brings the surround , and the Sub rocks the bass .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ woofer-less , the Beam provides built-in access to Google Assistant , Alexa , and Apple AirPlay 2 .
Go ahead and bask in the quality sound of your smart home theatre .
It ’ s $ 97 off right now .
What ’ s better than a single speaker ?
Two , of course !
Hook up these two Sonos One speakers to rock some sweet stereo or try your tunes in two rooms .
The Sonos One contains two amplifiers for great projection , a mid-woofer for those deeper tones , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And aside from being a terrific speaker , the Sonos One has built-in access to Google Assistant , Alexa , and Apple AirPlay 2 .
Whether you prefer to use your Apple device or your voice for music , the Sonos Ones have you covered .
It ’ s $ 19 off for the bundle .
• None Buy it now for $ 379 Want a killer soundbar without filling your room with speakers ?
The Sonos Beam should do the trick .
It has four full-range woofers , a tweeter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beat whatever output your TV can manage on it own .
It offers both Alexa and the Google Assistant , as well as Apple Airplay 2 compatibility to playing tunes off of your iPhone .
This Amazon renewed ( refurbished ) edition is $ 21 off the new price .
• None Buy it now for $ 378

Benjamin Levin and Andrew Hayward on Roundups, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Featured Deal: Sonos One (Gen 2, Used) | $169
The best Sonos deals for August 2020 are here.
Sonos audio hardware is widely considered to be some of the best around, but it rarely comes cheap. Still, do a little digging and you’ll find some stellar bargains, including savings on used and refurbished models too.
Luckily, we’ve done the digging for you, and these are the best Sonos deals we’ve seen right now.
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This compact speaker really does it all. You’ll enjoy your tunes accurately projected throughout the room thanks to two digital amplifiers and a mid-woofer. And while the woofer is pumping out the bass, the tweeter covers the higher frequencies. It’s even resistant to humidity, so feel free to belt out some Springsteen in the shower!
Of course, the One isn’t complete without its built-in access to Google Assistant, Alexa, and Apple AirPlay 2. Control your music with your voice or Apple device. When you need some privacy, you can mute the mic with the press of a button. Amazon Warehouse has used versions starting at $169 , a decent discount from the $199 new list price.
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The Sonos One SL is the little brother in the Sonos speaker family. Like the One, it contains two amplifiers and a mid-woofer for clear and powerful playback. However, it lacks a microphone as well as built-in smart assistant access. But if you aren’t into those helpful little AIs, the One SL is an affordable alternative to the One.
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Fortunately, this speaker keeps its resistance to humidity. It also supports Apple Airplay 2 so you can use your iPhone, iPad, or Siri to play Apple Music to your heart’s content. Amazon Warehouse sells used versions starting at $165 as of this writing, down from the $179 new price.
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Save $151 off the list price on the Sonos Playbase, the company’s heavyweight TV soundbar. It packs in 10 amplified speaker drivers, with a larger footprint than your average soundbar. If you really want to boost your listening experience, you can pair in a subwoofer and additional speakers for a surround effect.
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Give your home the joy of high-fidelity audio with the Sonos Two Room Pro Set, which features a pair of hi-fi Sonos 5 speakers. With two speakers used in concert and positioned vertically, each takes a mono channel to better deliver the sensation of stereo sound. Save $49 over the individual price of the two speakers.
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Get your backyard prepped for a sonically-enhanced summer by snagging a pair of Sonos outdoor speakers. They’re built tough to resist rain, snow, humidity, and more, while still delivering stellar Sonos sound. Adorama has a used pair for $529, which is $2 70 off of the new price, but be sure to check the listing to make sure that everything you need is included.
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Get the ultimate vinyl setup at a slight discount from Sonos. This bundle includes the Sonos 5 hi-fi speaker along with a gorgeously-designed Pro-Ject T1 Photo SB Turntable. Sold together, you’ll save $49 over buying them separately.
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What’s better than surround sound with a soundbar and two speakers? Throwing a subwoofer into the mix! The 5.1 Surround Set comes with the Sonos Beam, two Sonos SL speakers, and the Sonos Sub. The Beam brings intense and accurate audio, the One SL pair brings the surround, and the Sub rocks the bass.
And just as it does in the woofer-less, the Beam provides built-in access to Google Assistant, Alexa, and Apple AirPlay 2. Go ahead and bask in the quality sound of your smart home theatre. It’s $97 off right now.
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What’s better than a si ngle speaker? Two, of course! Hook up these two Sonos One speakers to rock some sweet stereo or try your tunes in two rooms. The Sonos One contains two amplifiers for great projection, a mid-woofer for those deeper tones, and a tweeter that covers the high notes.
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And aside from being a terrific speaker, the Sonos One has built-in access to Google Assistant, Alexa, and Apple AirPlay 2. Whether you prefer to use your Apple device or your voice for music, the Sonos Ones have you covered. It’s $19 off for the bundle.
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Want Sonos-quality sound without actually making space for the speakers in your house? That’s what Sonos’ in-ceiling speakers are for.
These architectural speakers by Sonance can craftily hide within your ceiling while blasting out the kind of aural bliss that Sonos is known for. They’re only $9 off the list price right now, but hey, that’s a month of whatever music service you prefer.
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Want a killer soundbar without filling your room with speakers? The Sonos Beam should do the trick. It has four full-range woofers, a tweeter, and five digital amplifiers that will easily beat whatever output your TV can manage on it own.
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It offers both Alexa and the Google Assistant, as well as Apple Airplay 2 compatibility to playing tunes off of your iPhone. This Back Market refurbished version is $50 off the new price.


theroot--2020-06-26--Black Teen Says a Group of White Men Yelled Racial Slur, Sprayed Her With Lighter Fluid and Lit Her

Black Teen Says a Group of White Men Yelled Racial Slur, Sprayed Her With Lighter Fluid and Lit Her on Fire

Early Wednesday morning , a Black teenager says she was sitting in her car when a group of white men sprayed her with lighter fluid , called her the n-word and set her on fire .
Buzzfeed News reports that the incident occurred in Madison , Wis .
, and is being investigated as a hate crime .
Althea Bernstein , an 18-year-old EMT , was on her way to a family friend ’ s house around 1 a.m. when she came to a stop at a red light .
According to the police report , Bernstein had her window @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she heard someone call her the n -word .
Bernstein saw four white men in a car next to her , one of whom sprayed her with liquid and threw a lighter at her , setting her face on fire .
She quickly drove away and patted out the flames .
She proceeded to go to her mother ’ s house and was taken to a local hospital for treatment .
Bernstein suffered from second- and third-degree burns as a result of the attack .
The police report states that workers at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fluid .
She will need multiple visits in order for her injuries to be treated .
Madison police are looking through surveillance footage of the area to see if any of the attack was captured on video .
“ Our family is saddened at what happened to Althea and the unprovoked attack on her body , ” Bernstein ’ s family said in a statement .
Michael Johnson , the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County , is acting as a spokesperson for the family .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going on this country .
It ’ s just unacceptable behavior that we ’ re just not going to tolerate.
” Johnson told BuzzFeed News .
Friends of the Bernstein family reached out to Johnson after the incident occurred , and he ’ s been assisting the family as they work with the police and local officials .
Johnson is known for his work in the community raising money for victims of police violence , including George Floyd and Michael Brown .
“ [ Bernstein ’ s parents ] just wanted to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The mother , she just wants to make sure that her daughter heals and is OK. ” Johnson told Buzzfeed News .
According to Johnson , Bernstein is currently home with her family and doing her best to heal from the incident .

Early Wednesday morning, a Black teenager says she was sitting in her car when a group of white men sprayed her with lighter fluid, called her the n-word and set her on fire.
Buzzfeed News reports that the incident occurred in Madison, Wis ., and is being investigated as a hate crime. Althea Bernstein, an 18-year-old EMT, was on her way to a family friend’s house around 1 a.m. when she came to a stop at a red light. According to the police report, Bernstein had her window down and was listening to music when she heard someone call her the n -word. Bernstein saw four white men in a car next to her, one of whom sprayed her with liquid and threw a lighter at her, setting her face on fire. She quickly drove away and patted out the flames. She proceeded to go to her mother’s house and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Bernstein suffered from second- and third-degree burns as a result of the attack.
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The police report states that workers at the hospital believed she was sprayed with lighter fluid. She will need multiple visits in order for her injuries to be treated. Madison police are looking through surveillance footage of the area to see if any of the attack was captured on video.
“Our family is saddened at what happened to Althea and the unprovoked attack on her body,” Bernstein’s family said in a statement. Michael Johnson, the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, is acting as a spokesperson for the family. “It’s totally unacceptable given everything that is going on this country. It’s just unacceptable behavior that we’re just not going to tolerate.” Johnson told BuzzFeed News.
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Friends of the Bernstein family reached out to Johnson after the incident occurred, and he’s been assisting the family as they work with the police and local officials. Johnson is known for his work in the community raising money for victims of police violence, including George Floyd and Michael Brown.
“[Bernstein’s parents] just wanted to make sure that their daughter heals from this. The mother, she just wants to make sure that her daughter heals and is OK.” Johnson told Buzzfeed News. According to Johnson, Bernstein is currently home with her family and doing her best to heal from the incident.


theroot--2020-06-26--Ms. Foundation Names Trans Writer and Activist Raquel Willis as New Director of Communications

Just as the fight for racial justice isn ’ t complete without centering the experiences of queer and trans black folks , the movement for gender equality is similarly inadequate if it doesn ’ t directly address the concerns of Black and transgender people .
Recognizing this fact , the Ms. Foundation for Women has named trans activist and writer Raquel Willis as its new director of communications .
The foundation is one of the largest and most well-known nonprofits in the country dedicated to the economic , social , and cultural advancement of women .
In the role , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executing the foundation ’ s communications strategy , as well as making sure Black women and other women of color are centered with regard to leadership and resourcing , Willis said in a tweet Friday morning .
Willis , who previously served as the Executive Editor of Out Magazine , noted that the Ms. Foundation has recently shown its commitment to Black women through its funding of 15 organizations led by women and girls of color .
“ Raquel is a revolutionary voice who is moving us all forward and I am proud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team , ” Ruth McFarlane , Vice President of Advancement of the Ms. Foundation for Women , said in a press release .
“ A lifelong activist , Raquel has used her platform to lift up women , especially Black transgender women , and others on the margins of social justice movements .
We are incredibly fortunate to have her vision for the future shaping our communications strategy as we continue to fight for gender equity and racial justice.
” Willis brings with her both breadth and depth of experience as journalist and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an organizer and advocate .
“ As a Black trans woman , it ’ s especially key to me that Ms. Foundation prioritizes our leadership as well , ” Willis said on Twitter .
Speaking specifically about her work going forward , Willis noted that part of her work will be in breaking down narrow , restrictive approaches to gender : “ Our fight is for the women and girls who struggle to be seen as smart and capable leaders , for the men and boys who struggle to express their emotions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ whose ] lives straddle all of those struggles and more .
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Anne Branigin on The Glow Up, shared by Anne Branigin to The Root

Just as the fight for racial justice isn’t complete without centering the experiences of queer and trans black folks, the movement for gender equality is similarly inadequate if it doesn’t directly address the concerns of Black and transgender people.
Recognizing this fact, the Ms. Foundation for Women has named trans activist and writer Raquel Willis as its new director of communications. The foundation is one of the largest and most well-known nonprofits in the country dedicated to the economic, social, and cultural advancement of women. In the role, Willis will be responsible for planning and executing the foundation’s communications strategy, as well as making sure Black women and other women of color are centered with regard to leadership and resourcing, Willis said in a tweet Friday morning.
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Willis, who previously served as the Executive Editor of Out Magazine, noted that the Ms. Foundation has recently shown its commitment to Black women through its funding of 15 organizations led by women and girls of color.
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“Raquel is a revolutionary voice who is moving us all forward and I am proud to welcome her to the Ms. Foundation team,” Ruth McFarlane, Vice President of Advancement of the Ms. Foundation for Women, said in a press release. “A lifelong activist, Raquel has used her platform to lift up women, especially Black transgender women, and others on the margins of social justice movements. We are incredibly fortunate to have her vision for the future shaping our communications strategy as we continue to fight for gender equity and racial justice.”
Willis brings with her both breadth and depth of experience as journalist and media strategist, as well as credibility as an organizer and advocate.
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“As a Black trans woman, it’s especially key to me that Ms. Foundation prioritizes our leadership as well,” Willis said on Twitter. Speaking specifically about her work going forward, Willis noted that part of her work will be in breaking down narrow, restrictive approaches to gender:
“Our fight is for the women and girls who struggle to be seen as smart and capable leaders, for the men and boys who struggle to express their emotions and be tender, and everyone else [whose] lives straddle all of those struggles and more.”