theroot--2020-05-20--Exclusive: Joey Bada$$ Talks Partnership With NYC Fund for Public Schools to Benefit Homeless Youth

Rapper , actor and Pro Era collective co-founder Joey Bada $ $ tells The Root that each year , he creates a list of goals he aims to accomplish for the next 365 days .
The Brooklyn native explains that one of 2020 ’ s biggest goals is to go full-throttle with his philanthropic endeavors .
He announced Wednesday that he ’ s partnered with New York City ’ s Fund for Public Schools and the Department of Education to service homeless youth in his home city , making his goal a reality while helping hundreds of thousands of children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theirs .
“ This is something that I ’ m passionate about , ” the charismatic 25-year-old says over the phone .
“ I have a huge vision for the future .
I ’ m going to continue doing things like this .
I want to always be giving back to kids like me who come from where I come from , just to increase their chances of getting to where they want to get to.
” As a product of the NYC public school system , Joey ( born Jo-Vaughn Scott ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ classmates who experienced challenges similar to the children he aims to help through his extraordinary partnership .
Of the 1.1 million students enrolled in New York City public schools , over 110,000 are homeless , per a report from Advocates for Children .
Unsurprisingly , 85 percent of these students are Hispanic or black , and homelessness itself carries a broad definition ; per The Coalition for the Homeless , it ’ s not solely what ’ s portrayed as sleeping on the streets or subway seats–it can also mean living in municipal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We started doing our research , and immediately got in contact with the New York City Department of Education ( NYCDOE ) and the Fund for Public Schools , ” Joey explains of his targeted decision to aid homeless youth .
“ Now that I ’ m in a position of power where I can help out , it was instantly , immediately , just a no-brainer ... it was divine alignment .
it was just timing.
” “ We ’ re grateful to Joey , as a former New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up during this unprecedented crisis to support some of our most vulnerable students , ” said Julie L. Shapiro , Chief Executive Officer of the Fund for Public Schools .
“ Investing in the success and stability of students experiencing homelessness is a key priority for our City , and we ’ re proud to be able to deploy additional resources that can support their remote learning , as well as their physical and social-emotional well-being.
” The Fund for Public Schools is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fund has been a partner to the NYCDOE since 1982 , and aims to respond to the emerging necessities of students in New York City ’ s public schools as expeditiously as possible by directing donations toward areas identified by the NYCDOE as being “ of greatest need.
” The fundraising effort supports the NYCDOE in providing food insecure students with three meals a day and first responders , healthcare and transit workers with quality childcare during the crisis .
It also helps to provide funds to support higher education and career readiness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to implement high-quality teaching and learning through technological accessories such as internet connectivity , social emotional supports for students , and learning accessories like headphones—which , as a musician , Joey instantly resonated with .
“ The NYCDOE told us that initially an emerging need for students were headphones , because [ schools have ] switched to online learning , ” he explains .
“ And a lot of these kids are in homeless shelters or temporary housing , where you ’ re living on top of other people .
They couldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like headphones… [ headphones are ] useful to listen to music , too , and music is like [ an ] escape for kids in these situations as well.
” The Fund is shifting gears to support students in continuing to learn over the summer , and in providing essentials for students that we may even take for granted , like art supplies , reading materials , and personal care items , proving that nothing is too unimportant for them to need .
No stranger to community outreach and activism , Joey says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help others .
The musician , who burst onto the scene in 2012 with his debut mixtape 1999 , has devoted his personal life to helping his home city and around the country .
In 2018 , he donated $ 10,000 to Communities United for Police Reform in New York City , and in 2017 , he held a donation drive with Pro Era and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams for victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma called Storm of Support .
Given that he ’ s the child of Caribbean parents , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him especially hard .
In 2014 , shortly after making it big , Joey donated $ 10,000 in production equipment and instruments to his alma mater , Edward R. Murrow High School through a successful partnership with the J Dilla Foundation and Akomplice Clothing .
All proceeds from the partnership were donated to his former high school .
Joey even places the ideals paramount to his personal foundation on wax .
His last album , 2017 ’ s All-Amerikkkan Bada $ $ finds him musing about larger issues central to his experiences as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Free ” and “ Temptation ” as two songs in his catalog that best encapsulate his highly-involved essence .
“ I ’ ve always just been a magnanimous type of personality , ” he explains of his “ giving heart , ” an attribute he shares with his father , which Joey deems both “ a blessing and a curse.
” “ Your heart literally tells you that it ’ s an inconvenience to not help , more than it ’ s an inconvenience that helping will slow you down on your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 25,000 to The Fund for Public Schools through the campaign and is enlisting some famous friends to get in the giving spirit .
He tells The Root that fellow rapper Denzel Curry matched his donation , and he ’ s also garnered interest from Grammy-nominated emcee YBN Cordae and fellow Brooklynites Flatbush Zombies .
He says that being able to help others should not be viewed as a flex of wealth , but a flex of character , and hopes that his actions can inspire others to do the same .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be in a position of abundance , ” he explains .
“ I look at it like I ’ m ready to give back at any stage of my career , Diddy money or Joey Bada $ $ money .
It is deeper than money because with this platform , it becomes about awareness .
It ’ s awareness alone that ’ s going to drive changes for the future more than money will…It ’ s something that I live by , you know ?
Even if I don ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If I can ’ t give the money , I ’ ll give my efforts or I ’ ll give my support.
” “ [ Helping others ] really made me understand the importance of my platform and my voice , ” he continues .
“ I ’ m just one person who was able to tap into all of these other different demographics through connections and resources ...
It ’ s opening my eyes up to my own power and my own reach.
” Although he dropped out of high school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his career , Joey Bada $ $ is acutely aware of the importance of education in order for young people to achieve a goal and succeed in their futures .
So aware , in fact , that he let us in on another one of his goals for 2020 : to get his GED .
He says he was inspired by his mother as well as Drake , who got his GED at the age of 25 after leaving school to be on the show Degrassi ( where he ironically played a student @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those kids who was always in the top of the class , ” Joey says of his educational journey , which he wasn ’ t sure he ’ d go back to since becoming a star .
“ It wasn ’ t ‘ til I got to high school where I really realized ‘ Yo , I have an opportunity and now is the time to seize it.
’ Granted , that had me fall back on my school a little bit because I focused on my career more ...
I started slacking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never ever thought in a million years that I ’ d be a kid to say I didn ’ t finish school .
That was never my trajectory as a kid ...
It was really my mom who put the battery in me where it ’ s just like , ‘ Well , you know what ?
I could do it and I should [ get my GED ] .
’ ” Aside from working to get his diploma , Joey is placing some of the finishing touches on his forthcoming third studio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be released within “ the next three to four months , ” and says the quarantine has been the perfect opportunity to flesh it out .
“ For the past couple of months , I ’ ve been in a really confused state for where my album is , because I didn ’ t know what I wanted to call it and I didn ’ t really have an exact thread , ” he explains .
“ What this downtime allowed me was the time and space to really just focus on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now I have it all––I know my title , I know what it ’ s about , I know how I ’ m going to string all the facts together .
My vision is super clear.
” The project itself will pertain to his innermost thoughts and the depths of his mind , calling it his “ most psychotherapeutic body of work yet.
” “ I ’ m just ready to open up and speak on mental health issues , ” he says .
“ My last album was about our collective experience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world , and this one is just more about my experience in my own life .
This is more personal , my most personal project yet.
” Above all , Joey Bada $ $ is most interested in making sure his vision for homeless youth is actualized through his integral partnership with two incredibly important organizations central to his native city .
He believes that a little bit of help could make a huge difference in the lives of these young people , who could go on and change the world if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means to do so .
“ One of these homeless kids could be the next Joey Bada $ $ , ” he muses .
“ They could be the next Diddy , they could be the next Elon Musk .
But if they don ’ t have the resources , they might never actually get to live that potential out .
”

Rapper, actor and Pro Era collective co-founder Joey Bada$$ tells The Root that each year, he creates a list of goals he aims to accomplish for the next 365 days. The Brooklyn native explains that one of 2020’s biggest goals is to go full-throttle with his philanthropic endeavors. He announced Wednesday that he’s partnered with New York City’s Fund for Public Schools and the Department of Education to service homeless youth in his home city, making his goal a reality while helping hundreds of thousands of children and teens get a jump start on theirs.
“This is something that I’m passionate about,” the charismatic 25-year-old says over the phone. “I have a huge vision for the future. I’m going to continue doing things like this. I want to always be giving back to kids like me who come from where I come from, just to increase their chances of getting to where they want to get to.”
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As a product of the NYC public school system, Joey (born Jo-Vaughn Scott) explains that growing up, he had classmates who experienced challenges similar to the children he aims to help through his extraordinary partnership. Of the 1.1 million students enrolled in New York City public schools, over 110,000 are homeless, per a report from Advocates for Children. Unsurprisingly, 85 percent of these students are Hispanic or black, and homelessness itself carries a broad definition; per The Coalition for the Homeless, it’s not solely what’s portrayed as sleeping on the streets or subway seats–it can also mean living in municipal shelter systems and severely overcrowded temporary housing.
“We started doing our research, and immediately got in contact with the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) and the Fund for Public Schools,” Joey explains of his targeted decision to aid homeless youth. “Now that I’m in a position of power where I can help out, it was instantly, immediately, just a no-brainer...it was divine alignment. it was just timing.”
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“We’re grateful to Joey, as a former New York City public school student, for stepping up during this unprecedented crisis to support some of our most vulnerable students,” said Julie L. Shapiro, Chief Executive Officer of the Fund for Public Schools. “Investing in the success and stability of students experiencing homelessness is a key priority for our City, and we’re proud to be able to deploy additional resources that can support their remote learning, as well as their physical and social-emotional well-being.”
Joey Bada$$ Talks Partnership with NYC Fund for Public Schools to Benefit Homeless Youth
The Fund for Public Schools is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that makes all donations tax-deductible. The Fund has been a partner to the NYCDOE since 1982, and aims to respond to the emerging necessities of students in New York City’s public schools as expeditiously as possible by directing donations toward areas identified by the NYCDOE as being “of greatest need.”
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The fundraising effort supports the NYCDOE in providing food insecure students with three meals a day and first responders, healthcare and transit workers with quality childcare during the crisis. It also helps to provide funds to support higher education and career readiness opportunities for high school students and helps to implement high-quality teaching and learning through technological accessories such as internet connectivity, social emotional supports for students, and learning accessories like headphones—which, as a musician, Joey instantly resonated with.
“The NYCDOE told us that initially an emerging need for students were headphones, because [schools have] switched to online learning,” he explains. “And a lot of these kids are in homeless shelters or temporary housing, where you’re living on top of other people. They couldn’t focus on their studies without things like headphones…[headphones are] useful to listen to music, too, and music is like [an] escape for kids in these situations as well.” The Fund is shifting gears to support students in continuing to learn over the summer, and in providing essentials for students that we may even take for granted, like art supplies, reading materials, and personal care items, proving that nothing is too unimportant for them to need.
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No stranger to community outreach and activism, Joey says it’s in his DNA to help others. The musician, who burst onto the scene in 2012 with his debut mixtape 1999, has devoted his personal life to helping his home city and around the country.
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In 2018, he donated $10,000 to Communities United for Police Reform in New York City, and in 2017, he held a donation drive with Pro Era and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams for victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma called Storm of Support. Given that he’s the child of Caribbean parents, news of the storms’ devastation hit him especially hard. In 2014, shortly after making it big, Joey donated $10,000 in production equipment and instruments to his alma mater, Edward R. Murrow High School through a successful partnership with the J Dilla Foundation and Akomplice Clothing. All proceeds from the partnership were donated to his former high school.
Joey even places the ideals paramount to his personal foundation on wax. His last album, 2017’s All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ finds him musing about larger issues central to his experiences as a black American—he dubs “Land of the Free” and “Temptation” as two songs in his catalog that best encapsulate his highly-involved essence.
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“I’ve always just been a magnanimous type of personality,” he explains of his “giving heart,” an attribute he shares with his father, which Joey deems both “a blessing and a curse.” “Your heart literally tells you that it’s an inconvenience to not help, more than it’s an inconvenience that helping will slow you down on your own individual path.”
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Joey is donating $25,000 to The Fund for Public Schools through the campaign and is enlisting some famous friends to get in the giving spirit. He tells The Root that fellow rapper Denzel Curry matched his donation, and he’s also garnered interest from Grammy-nominated emcee YBN Cordae and fellow Brooklynites Flatbush Zombies. He says that being able to help others should not be viewed as a flex of wealth, but a flex of character, and hopes that his actions can inspire others to do the same.
“I think it’s a blessing to be in a position of abundance,” he explains. “I look at it like I’m ready to give back at any stage of my career, Diddy money or Joey Bada$$ money. It is deeper than money because with this platform, it becomes about awareness. It’s awareness alone that’s going to drive changes for the future more than money will…It’s something that I live by, you know? Even if I don’t have much, I’ll give something. If I can’t give the money, I’ll give my efforts or I’ll give my support.”
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“[Helping others] really made me understand the importance of my platform and my voice,” he continues. “I’m just one person who was able to tap into all of these other different demographics through connections and resources...It’s opening my eyes up to my own power and my own reach.”
Although he dropped out of high school as a senior in order to pursue his career, Joey Bada$$ is acutely aware of the importance of education in order for young people to achieve a goal and succeed in their futures. So aware, in fact, that he let us in on another one of his goals for 2020: to get his GED. He says he was inspired by his mother as well as Drake, who got his GED at the age of 25 after leaving school to be on the show Degrassi (where he ironically played a student).
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“I was one of those kids who was always in the top of the class,” Joey says of his educational journey, which he wasn’t sure he’d go back to since becoming a star. “It wasn’t ‘til I got to high school where I really realized ‘Yo, I have an opportunity and now is the time to seize it.’ Granted, that had me fall back on my school a little bit because I focused on my career more...I started slacking off because of that, but I never ever thought in a million years that I’d be a kid to say I didn’t finish school. That was never my trajectory as a kid...It was really my mom who put the battery in me where it’s just like, ‘Well, you know what? I could do it and I should [get my GED].’”
Aside from working to get his diploma, Joey is placing some of the finishing touches on his forthcoming third studio album. He projects that the LP could be released within “the next three to four months,” and says the quarantine has been the perfect opportunity to flesh it out.
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“For the past couple of months, I’ve been in a really confused state for where my album is, because I didn’t know what I wanted to call it and I didn’t really have an exact thread,” he explains. “What this downtime allowed me was the time and space to really just focus on one thing, one zone, and now I have it all––I know my title, I know what it’s about, I know how I’m going to string all the facts together. My vision is super clear.” The project itself will pertain to his innermost thoughts and the depths of his mind, calling it his “most psychotherapeutic body of work yet.”
“I’m just ready to open up and speak on mental health issues,” he says. “My last album was about our collective experience as black people in America and in the world, and this one is just more about my experience in my own life. This is more personal, my most personal project yet.”
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Above all, Joey Bada$$ is most interested in making sure his vision for homeless youth is actualized through his integral partnership with two incredibly important organizations central to his native city. He believes that a little bit of help could make a huge difference in the lives of these young people, who could go on and change the world if they’re given the opportunities and means to do so.
“One of these homeless kids could be the next Joey Bada$$,” he muses. “They could be the next Diddy, they could be the next Elon Musk. But if they don’t have the resources, they might never actually get to live that potential out.”


theroot--2020-05-20--Give Your Room a Better View With up to $25 off These Ameriwood TV Stands on Amazon

Up to $ 25 off an Ameriwood TV Stand | Amazon It can be hard to find the right TV stand to suit your living space without costing too much .
Sure , you want something that fits your room ’ s vibe and looks nice , but you also don ’ t want to wince when you see your total at checkout .
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Up to $25 off an Ameriwood TV Stand | Amazon
It can be hard to find the right TV stand to suit your living space without costing too much. Sure, you want something that fits your room’s vibe and looks nice, but you also don’t want to wince when you see your total at checkout. Still, if your TV’s been sitting on the floor as you settle into your new apartment, or you’re ready to get rid of your old hand-me-down from a long-moved-out roommate, these Ameriwood TV Stands are on sale on Amazon right now for up to $25 off. If you’re looking for a more modern aesthetic, the Galaxy TV stand will support TV’s of up to 65”, has a mount for your TV and two shelves for storing media or a couple plants if you like, and it’s down to $107 right now. If you need something that’ll fit snugly into the corner of the room and has a more traditional look, the Southlander Corner in espresso is down to $104.


theroot--2020-05-20--Watch: Black Texas Man’s Grandmother Stands Between Him and Gun-Wielding Police Officers...All Becau

Watch: Black Texas Man’s Grandmother Stands Between Him and Gun-Wielding Police Officers...All Because He Reportedly Ran a Stop Sign

Here ’ s a question : A re black people ever allowed to be afraid ?
White people and police officers have been able to rely on the words , “ I feared for my life ” to justify shooting unarmed people .
At the very least , black people should be afforded that justification for not immediately cooperating with authorities .
In Midland , Texas , a video capturing the arrest of a black man by gun-wielding police officers for failing to stop at a stop sign as his grandmother steps in poses that same question .
NewsWest 9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21-year-old Tye Anders being confronted by police officers who had their guns drawn on him as he laid on the ground .
Anders can be heard frantically expressing to officers that he ’ s afraid that they are going to shoot him , and several witnesses , including family members , can be heard expressing the same concern .
Later , in the video , Anders ’ 90-year-old grandmother walks towards Anders and then falls on top of him as officers move to handcuff him .
All of this apparently started over Anders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Midland Police Department , officers attempted to pull Anders over after he drove through the stop sign .
Instead of pulling over immediately , Anders continued driving until he got to his grandmother ’ s residence , at which point the officers , with their guns drawn , ordered Anderson to exit his car , which they said he initially refused to do .
“ Upon exiting the vehicle , officers advised the subject to walk towards them to be detained , the subject then stopped and laid on the ground , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for evading police and has since been released from jail on bond .
A few questions immediately come to mind : Is “ evading ” really an accurate description for someone who simply waited to get around family before he stopped ?
Does the fact that he immediately laid down on the ground instead of walking towards gun-wielding officers as instructed not indicate that he was terrified ?
Why did all these cops need to be on the scene with their guns out for someone who just ran a stop sign ?
Civil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ represent Anders and he tells a different story altogether .
“ We believe and maintain that this was a stop based on racial profiling and there was no traffic violation , ” Moore said in a phone interview .
Moore also wrote in a statement : “ Racial profiling and pretext stops have been at pandemic levels in this country for generations .
This incident falls within this age-old trend of following black men and arresting them for fabricated reasons.
” Moore said that Anders was hit in the face multiple times by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in the back of a squad car .
In a press conference on Tuesday , Moore denied that Anders attempted to evade police and said he pulled over once he got somewhere he felt safe .
“ There ’ s no evidence on that video of those facts being justified , or that charge being justified , ” he said .
You can view footage of the incident below .

Here’s a question: A re black people ever allowed to be afraid? White people and police officers have been able to rely on the words, “I feared for my life” to justify shooting unarmed people. At the very least, black people should be afforded that justification for not immediately cooperating with authorities. In Midland, Texas, a video capturing the arrest of a black man by gun-wielding police officers for failing to stop at a stop sign as his grandmother steps in poses that same question.
NewsWest 9 reports that a video shared online shows 21-year-old Tye Anders being confronted by police officers who had their guns drawn on him as he laid on the ground. Anders can be heard frantically expressing to officers that he’s afraid that they are going to shoot him, and several witnesses, including family members, can be heard expressing the same concern. Later, in the video, Anders’ 90-year-old grandmother walks towards Anders and then falls on top of him as officers move to handcuff him. All of this apparently started over Anders running a stop sign.
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According to the Midland Police Department, officers attempted to pull Anders over after he drove through the stop sign. Instead of pulling over immediately, Anders continued driving until he got to his grandmother’s residence, at which point the officers, with their guns drawn, ordered Anderson to exit his car, which they said he initially refused to do.
“Upon exiting the vehicle, officers advised the subject to walk towards them to be detained, the subject then stopped and laid on the ground,” MPD said. Anders was arrested for evading police and has since been released from jail on bond.
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A few questions immediately come to mind: Is “evading” really an accurate description for someone who simply waited to get around family before he stopped? Does the fact that he immediately laid down on the ground instead of walking towards gun-wielding officers as instructed not indicate that he was terrified? Why did all these cops need to be on the scene with their guns out for someone who just ran a stop sign?
Civil rights attorney Justin Moore was hired to represent Anders and he tells a different story altogether.
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“We believe and maintain that this was a stop based on racial profiling and there was no traffic violation,” Moore said in a phone interview.
Moore also wrote in a statement: “Racial profiling and pretext stops have been at pandemic levels in this country for generations. This incident falls within this age-old trend of following black men and arresting them for fabricated reasons.” Moore said that Anders was hit in the face multiple times by an officer after he was already handcuffed and in the back of a squad car.
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In a press conference on Tuesday, Moore denied that Anders attempted to evade police and said he pulled over once he got somewhere he felt safe.
“There’s no evidence on that video of those facts being justified, or that charge being justified,” he said.
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You can view footage of the incident below.


theroot--2020-05-21--DON'T MISS IT: AirPods Pro Fall to All-Time Low $210

If you ’ re an iPhone user , AirPods are your first consideration for true wireless earbuds .
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This story was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer on 5/1/2020 @ @ @ @ @ with new information on 5/21/2020

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If you’re an iPhone user with some cash to blow, skip the pretenders and even the lesser AirPods to go for something better. The AirPods Pro step the game up with rubber tips, active noise cancellation, better overall audio quality, and a wirelessly-chargeable case as standard. They’re a bit expensive normally, but right now Walmart has ‘em for $59 off the list price.
This story was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer on 05/01/2020 and updated by Joe Tilleli with new information on 01/19/2022.


theroot--2020-05-22--William Bryan, the Man Who Recorded Ahmaud Arbery Video, Has Been Arrested

Earlier this month , graphic video depicting the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery was publicly released .
The video resulted in Gregory McMichael and Travis McMichael , the men who allegedly murdered him , to be arrested on murder charges .
In recent weeks , calls have increased for William “ Roddy ” Bryan , the man who recorded the video , to be arrested as well .
On Thursday evening , Bryan was arrested on charges of felony murder and criminal attempt to commit false arrest , according to CNN .
Bryan will be booked in Glynn County Jail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are currently being held on charges of murder and aggravated assault .
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation , the agency currently investigation Arbery ’ s death , announced the arrest via press release .
Gregory McMichael told police that his son tried to cut Arbery off with his truck .
“ McMichael stated the unidentified male turned around and began running back the direction from which he came and ‘ Roddy ’ attempted to block him in which was unsuccessful , ” the police report said .
Kevin Gough , Bryan ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simply a witness to the crime and not a participant .
He told CNN that Bryan was working in his yard when he saw someone he didn ’ t recognize being chased by one of his neighbors .
Earlier this week , The Root reported that Gough sent a polygraph test to the GBI that he said proved Bryan was unarmed and had no contact with the McMichaels prior to the killing .
The family of Ahmaud Arbery expressed a desire for Bryan to be arrested .
“ We called for his arrest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” the family ’ s attorneys S. Lee Merritt , Benjamin Crump , and L. Chris Stewart , said .
The attorneys were relieved at the news of Bryan ’ s arrest .
On February 23 , Arbery was jogging through a neighborhood outside of Brunswick , Ga. when Travis and Gregory McMichael chased after and confronted him .
Gregory McMichael believed Arbery was responsible for a string of break-ins in the area .
Arbery was shot three times during the confrontation .

Earlier this month, graphic video depicting the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery was publicly released. The video resulted in Gregory McMichael and Travis McMichael, the men who allegedly murdered him , to be arrested on murder charges. In recent weeks, calls have increased for William “Roddy” Bryan, the man who recorded the video, to be arrested as well.
On Thursday evening, Bryan was arrested on charges of felony murder and criminal attempt to commit false arrest, according to CNN. Bryan will be booked in Glynn County Jail, where Gregory McMichael and Travis McMichael are currently being held on charges of murder and aggravated assault. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the agency currently investigation Arbery’s death, announced the arrest via press release.
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Gregory McMichael told police that his son tried to cut Arbery off with his truck. “McMichael stated the unidentified male turned around and began running back the direction from which he came and ‘Roddy’ attempted to block him in which was unsuccessful,” the police report said. Kevin Gough, Bryan’s attorney, states that his client was simply a witness to the crime and not a participant. He told CNN that Bryan was working in his yard when he saw someone he didn’t recognize being chased by one of his neighbors. Earlier this week, The Root reported that Gough sent a polygraph test to the GBI that he said proved Bryan was unarmed and had no contact with the McMichaels prior to the killing.
The family of Ahmaud Arbery expressed a desire for Bryan to be arrested . “We called for his arrest from the very beginning of this process,” the family’s attorneys S. Lee Merritt, Benjamin Crump, and L. Chris Stewart, said. The attorneys were relieved at the news of Bryan’s arrest.
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On February 23, Arbery was jogging through a neighborhood outside of Brunswick, Ga. when Travis and Gregory McMichael chased after and confronted him. Gregory McMichael believed Arbery was responsible for a string of break-ins in the area. Arbery was shot three times during the confrontation.


theroot--2020-05-21--This Record-Breaking Duvet Cover Wants to Spare You the Hassle of Making Your Bed After Washing the

This Record-Breaking Duvet Cover Wants to Spare You the Hassle of Making Your Bed After Washing the Sheets

If the Jolie Cleanperson ’ s Sheet-Washing Scale is to be believed , you should be washing your bedsheets once every two weeks , if not more .
Chief among the many pain points of doing so , however ( and what keeps me from regularly meeting this quota ) , is the duvet cover—a paradoxical accessory designed to save you time at the laundromat while presumably adding fewer minutes to your bed-making routine thereafter .
Oh , the duvet cover , a product I didn ’ t know existed prior to moving in with my girlfriend a little over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has since made itself known as a divisive fixture in our 500ft2 studio apartment .
Whereas I once stuffed my whole comforter in the washer before brute-forcing it through multiple dryer cycles , I ’ ve since enjoyed the benefits of the duvet cover , even if fastening it back on is a laborious procedure .
While not particularly time consuming for most ordinary people , who among us struggles to grapple with the realities of basic chores ?
The Koa , whose Kickstarter launched early yesterday morning , aims to mitigate those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business partners Ben King and Luke Gray who have proven their duvet cover ’ s intuitiveness with a world record-breaking speed run video .
In it , the founders themselves fit the Koa cover in a mere 26.5 seconds , beating out the Guinness World Record by almost 13 seconds .
After Luke realized his grandmother had stopped making the bed because of the difficulty of fitting her duvet cover , the duo put their heads together and conducted a study involving 150 people , 78 % of which indicated they would change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not for the stumbling block that is the duvet cover .
“ Fitting a duvet cover is such a nightmare , ” said Gray .
“ We designed the Koa cover to take the hassle out of changing the sheets and make fresh sheets more delightful.
” Made from “ soft , breathable , ” 100 % cotton , the Koa duvet covers come in a variety of different patterns , artfully engineered by Kitty McCall .
You can back it and even pre-order one for yourself on Kickstarter at $ 85 for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Opt for a king- or queen-size cover and you ’ re looking at a $ 97 purchase .
Color sets go up from there , starting at $ 109 .
Shipments , according to the Kickstarter page , are estimated to arrive in November .

Gabe Carey on News, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Koa Duvet Cover | $85+ | Kickstarter
If the Jolie Cleanperson’s Sheet-Washing Scale is to be believed, you should be washing your bedsheets once every two weeks, if not more. Chief among the many pain points of doing so, however (and what keeps me from regularly meeting this quota), is the duvet cover—a paradoxical accessory designed to save you time at the laundromat while presumably adding fewer minutes to your bed-making routine thereafter.
“Fitting a duvet cover is such a nightmare. We designed the Koa cover to take the hassle out of changing the sheets and make fresh sheets more delightful.” - Luke Gray, co-founder at The Koa Team
Oh, the duvet cover, a product I didn’t know existed prior to moving in with my girlfriend a little over a year ago, and one that has since made itself known as a divisive fixture in our 500ft2 studio apartment. Whereas I once stuffed my whole comforter in the washer before brute-forcing it through multiple dryer cycles, I’ve since enjoyed the benefits of the duvet cover, even if fastening it back on is a laborious procedure. While not particularly time consuming for most ordinary people, who among us struggles to grapple with the realities of basic chores?
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The Koa, whose Kickstarter launched early yesterday morning, aims to mitigate those concerns with an award-winning design conceived by business partners Ben King and Luke Gray who have proven their duvet cover’s intuitiveness with a world record-breaking speed run video. In it, the founders themselves fit the Koa cover in a mere 26.5 seconds, beating out the Guinness World Record by almost 13 seconds.
After Luke realized his grandmother had stopped making the bed because of the difficulty of fitting her duvet cover, the duo put their heads together and conducted a study involving 150 people, 78% of which indicated they would change out their bedding more often were it not for the stumbling block that is the duvet cover. “Fitting a duvet cover is such a nightmare,” said Gray. “We designed the Koa cover to take the hassle out of changing the sheets and make fresh sheets more delightful.”
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Made from “soft, breathable,” 100% cotton, the Koa duvet covers come in a variety of different patterns, artfully engineered by Kitty McCall. You can back it and even pre-order one for yourself on Kickstarter at $85 for a double- or full-size plain white cover. Opt for a king- or queen-size cover and you’re looking at a $97 purchase. Color sets go up from there, starting at $109. Shipments, according to the Kickstarter page, are estimated to arrive in November.


theroot--2020-05-21--‘An Absolute Honor’: Howard Alum Makes History as 1st Black Female Officer for the Air Force Thunder

‘An Absolute Honor’: Howard Alum Makes History as 1st Black Female Officer for the Air Force Thunderbirds

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds recently made history by adding the first black female officer to its ranks .
According to NBC 4 , Captain Reemashay Nelson is currently in her first season with the Thunderbirds—the Air Force ’ s renowned demonstration squadron known for performing aerobatic formation shows in the U.S. and much of the world every year .
Thunderbird air shows have been postponed this year due to the ongoing pandemic , but the squadron has recently performed flyovers across the skies of Washington D.C. , Baltimore , and Atlanta to honor essential workers on the frontlines of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she ’ s proud to take part in activities “ where people can look up and have some type of hope during this time.
” “ I know a small percentage of African-American officers , specifically female officers in the Air Force , ” the eight-year Air Force veteran told News 4 .
“ So to be in a position that is visible , to show little girls that this is attainable , to let them know they can do anything they put their mind to , is an absolute honor.
” By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nelson is a Howard University graduate ?
Well , she is and she said her experiences at the HBCU helped shape her .
“ To be around people who look like me and instill a self-confidence in who I am , and walk into the world knowing where I come from and where my people come from , and where we can go , is invaluable , ” she said .
By joining the Thunderbirds , Nelson has become part of an exclusive group .
According to News 4 , only 332 officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was founded in 1953 and Nelson is one of only 12 who currently holds a position with them .
Nelson said it wasn ’ t an easy accomplishment .
“ Even when people tell you no to your face , but your work shows where you should be , I think if you continue to work hard and go after what it is you want , you will achieve your dream , ” she said .
Captain Reemashay Nelson , we salute you for being the inspiration and role model that you are @

Zack Linly on The Glow Up, shared by Zack Linly to The Root

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds recently made history by adding the first black female officer to its ranks.
According to NBC 4, Captain Re mo shay Nelson is currently in her first season with the Thunderbirds—the Air Force’s renowned demonstration squadron known for performing aerobatic formation shows in the U.S. and much of the world every year. Thunderbird air shows have been postponed this year due to the ongoing pandemic, but the squadron has recently performed flyovers across the skies of Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Atlanta to honor essential workers on the frontlines of the global health crisis. Nelson said she’s proud to take part in activities “where people can look up and have some type of hope during this time.”
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“I know a small percentage of African-American officers, specifically female officers in the Air Force,” the eight-year Air Force veteran told News 4. “So to be in a position that is visible, to show little girls that this is attainable, to let them know they can do anything they put their mind to, is an absolute honor.”
By the way, did I mention that Nelson is a Howard University graduate? Well, she is and she said her experiences at the HBCU helped shape her.
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“To be around people who look like me and instill a self-confidence in who I am, and walk into the world knowing where I come from and where my people come from, and where we can go, is invaluable,” she said.
By joining the Thunderbirds, Nelson has become part of an exclusive group. According to News 4, only 332 officers have been on the team since it was founded in 1953 and Nelson is one of only 12 who currently holds a position with them. Nelson said it wasn’t an easy accomplishment.
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“Even when people tell you no to your face, but your work shows where you should be, I think if you continue to work hard and go after what it is you want, you will achieve your dream,” she said.
Captain Remoshay Nelson, we salute you for being the inspiration and role model that you are.


theroot--2020-05-21--Get a Jump on Spring Cleaning Without Cleaning Out Your Wallet With These Dyson Deals

The best Dyson deals on vacuums and air purifiers for May 2020 are here .
Dyson makes the coolest-looking vacuums , fans , and air purifiers around , and luckily they ’ re just as impressive in action as they are in aesthetic .
Of course , they ’ re also quite pricey , but it ’ s an investment in a high-quality , long-lasting product .
Thankfully , you won ’ t have to spend quite as much right now thanks to some great sales on Dyson products .
From home and car vacs to fans , lamps , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ savings of $ 100 or more on many of the items below .
Dyson vacuums aren ’ t just made for homes .
The company also makes handheld vacs that are perfect for a car , truck , boat , and van , and this one ’ s on sale right now .
The Dyson V6 is marked down 17 % from the list price right now , giving you a handy handheld with two-tier radial cyclones and 20 minutes of battery life on a full charge .
• None Buy it now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dyson ’ s Hot + Cool Jet Focus fan right now and get ready for the summer ahead .
In the warm months , it provides a focused blast of cool air from the uniquely-shaped fan .
And then in winter , it serves as a futuristic-looking space heater instead , giving you year-round usage to justify the investment .
This model isn ’ t an air purifier , as well , but it ’ s cheaper than the models that pull double duty on that front .
• None Buy it now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking for a vacuum that makes you feel like you ’ re in the future , this is it .
Its digital display allows you to monitor its function , so you never have to guess if it has the power to get the job done .
Once charged , it can clean for an hour , and at less than seven pounds it ’ s a powerful machine that doesn ’ t need much muscle to maneuver .
It ’ s $ 100 off right now .
This cordless vacuum is tough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star user rating , it ’ s a favorite with pet owners waging the war against hair everywhere .
With five interchangeable add-ons , this vacuum can be molded into whatever you need it to be , whatever corner of your home you ’ re trying to make hair-free .
You ’ ll save a bundle thanks to the current $ 107 savings .
This extremely lightweight vacuum was created specifically for hardwood floors .
Add ons help you deep clean any corners or other awkward spaces .
To kick off your cleaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dock , and when it hits full charge you ’ ll be able to vacuum uninterrupted for up to thirty minutes .
It ’ s $ 70 off right now .
A bigger model than most Dyson vacuums , this multi-use machine is powerful .
Promising to tackle dirt and allergens , accessories like a reach wand allow you to clean high molding and even ceiling cobwebs .
Its high-speed action and collection of bristles mean you can clean carpet , tile , or hardwood .
You can snag it for $ 145 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This small but powerful fan is dual purpose—it gives you the cooling breeze you crave while making sure that breeze is really delivering fresh air .
Its HEPA filter traps over 99 % of pollutants , and its sleep timer ensures you can keep the cool , pure air flowing throughout the night .
You ’ ll save 20 % off right now .
Dyson ’ s all-in-wonder machine serves as an air purifier , removing up to 99.97 % of alergens , but it ’ s also a futuristic-looking fan and heater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year-round functionality .
You can even control it via a smartphone app or use voice commands via an Amazon Echo .
Right now , it ’ s $ 100 off the list price at Best Buy .
Dyson makes just about the coolest , most sophisticated-looking desk lamps… but they ’ re incredibly expensive , of course .
Well , this one is $ 100 off right now at Best Buy .
The Dyson CSYS Desk Lamp has a three-axis glide feature for ultra-precise positioning , with LED bulbs designed to last up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it now for $ 500 Need a powerful vacuum that excels at sucking but doesn ’ t , you know , suck ?
The lightweight Dyson V7 Motorhead ought to do the trick .
It charges via a wall mount so it ’ s always ready when you need it , and you can eject the pipe and use it as a compact handheld vacuum in a pinch .
The Dyson Ball Animal 2 is a must-have for pet owners who sometimes become concerned that their pet must be running around completely bald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the carpets .
With multiple accessory options to get spots high and low , the pet vacuum also comes with a washable filter and a seal of approval from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America .
Right now , it ’ s $ 120 off .
Looking for an attachment to help your Dyson vacuum clean those tough-to-reach areas under couches and appliances ?
That ’ s what this head tool does .
It ’ s designed to work with older Dyson upright and canister models , but not the current V7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ check your model number on the Amazon listing if you ’ re unsure .
It ’ s 49 % off the list price right now .
• None Buy it now for $ 25

Molly Horan and Andrew Hayward on Roundups, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Featured Deal: Dyson V7 Animal (Refurbished) | $170 | Walmart
The best Dyson deals on vacuums and air purifiers for July 2021 are here.
Dyson has set the standard for high-quality vacuums with excellent performance and fantastic design. They’re not cheap, however, so bringing one into your home is typically a well-considered investment.
Luckily, some of Dyson’s most popular cordless vacuums are on sale right now, along with other striking products such as fans and hair styling products. These are the best Dyson deals we’ve seen right now.
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The Dyson V8 Motorhead is effectively the base model of the V8 line, delivering more suction power than the earlier V7 lineup and up to 40 minutes of power on a full charge. It’s $100 off at Newegg right now, where the new unit is marked down to $280.
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Looking for a powerful higher-end Dyson designed specifically to suck up pesky allergens? That’s just what the Dyson Cyclone V10 Allergy is made for. The V10 models have more suction power than the lower-numbered models, and this one boasts whole-machine filtration that traps 99.99% of fine dust particles. Save $80 direct from Dyson right now.
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Save $100 off the price of Dyson’s TP02 Pure Cool Link air purifier/fan right now when you buy refurbished from Newegg. Dyson’s sleek app-connected devices suck out 99.97% of allergens and pollutants from the air in your space while providing cooling air, and sports the ultra-cool look with no spinning blades in sight. This is a serious bargain if you don’t mind a certified refurbished model, sold by Dyson itself through Newegg.
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A bigger model than most Dyson vacuums, this corded Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Total Clean is powerful indeed. It promises to tackle dirt and allergens, while accessories like a reach wand allow you to clean high molding and even ceiling cobwebs. Save $250 at Best Buy, today only.
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Did you know that Dyson makes hair-styling products? While they’re unsurprisingly a lot more expensive than your average device, you’re paying for a high-quality device that does things a bit differently—and probably better. In this case, the Dyson Airwrap both styles and dries and does so without extreme heat levels. Dyson has this refurbished model for $50 off.
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The Dyson V7 Animal has a HEPA filter than some of the other V7 models don’t have, along with additional attachments. That makes it a versatile, carpet-centric cordless stick vacuum that’s well primed to handle your space. Save $230 off the new list price when you buy a certified refurbished model from Walmart.
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Can you imagine the immense power of a Dyson vacuum in reverse… and blowing against your head? That’s the promise of the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer. Dyson’s hair products aren’t cheap, with perhaps even more sticker shock than with the vacuums, but it ought to be worth the investment. This is at regular price, but Dyson is throwing in a complementary carrying case valued at $60.
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It’s no slender stick-like vacuum, but this multi-use machine is powerful. Equipped with a HEPA filter, the Dyson Ball promises to tackle dirt and allergens, while accessories like a reach wand allow you to clean high molding and even ceiling cobwebs. Save $44 at Amazon.
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If you have pets, you have filth—whether you can see it all or not. Luckily, that’s what the Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal is for. It’s built to suck animal fur out of carpets and can last up to 35 minutes with the Torque drive cleaner head (or 60 minutes without). Save $50 right now through Amazon.