theroot--2020-08-03--Lena Waithe Discusses the Power of Creatives of Color and Black Queer Representation on Television

Writer , showrunner and actress Lena Waithe spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about a host of topics in a brand new feature released Monday , including the need to support the ideas of creatives of color , as well as Black queer representation on television .
The 36-year-old creator of The Chi , Queen & Slim and Twenties discussed the importance of working with people of color behind-the-scenes in Hollywood .
This is a professional attribute of the utmost importance to Waithe , as noted by the president of the TV and film division of Waithe ’ s development and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( “ [ Waithe ] wants to keep earning that [ Emmy Award ] every single day and to do that by bringing other people up with her , ” she explains . )
“ What any artist wants is the strongest team with the most access , ” Waithe tells THR .
“ You ’ re more successful when you have a team that thinks outside of the box but also a team that has friends in high places .
Oftentimes those people aren ’ t people of color , or women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s changing.
” She then likens her diverse team to a “ Benetton ad , ” noting that they are “ fucking phenomenal.
” She also adds that it ’ s important to teach creatives how to be strong workers in Hollywood so that they can perform the work required of those in higher-level positions at optimal levels .
Waithe also muses about the significance of sharing stories experienced by people of color who identify as members of the LGBTQ community , especially since queerness is not a one-size-fits-all experience .
“ People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman looks like .
There ’ s a chance I may fit into a stereotype of what a lesbian is because I ’ m a little more masculine-presenting , ” she details while discussing one of the stars of her show Twenties , a “ butch ” lesbian .
“ That said , the bisexual community still doesn ’ t have a ton of representation on television .
There are still people whom we haven ’ t explored—people who identify as asexual , nonbinary , gender queer , trans .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help tell those stories.
” Waithe ’ s crusade to further the representation of people of color is one of the hallmarks of her creative and professional approaches .
In July 2019 , it was announced that she signed an overall deal with Amazon , and was praised by the head of Amazon Studios Jennifer Salke for her “ gift for identifying exciting and authentic voices.
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Writer, showrunner and actress Lena Waithe spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about a host of topics in a brand new feature released Monday, including the need to support the ideas of creatives of color, as well as Black queer representation on television.
The 36-year-old creator of The Chi, Queen & Slim and Twenties discussed the importance of working with people of color behind-the-scenes in Hollywood. This is a professional attribute of the utmost importance to Waithe, as noted by the president of the TV and film division of Waithe’s development and production company Hillman Grad, Rishi Rajani (“[Waithe] wants to keep earning that [Emmy Award] every single day and to do that by bringing other people up with her,” she explains.)
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“What any artist wants is the strongest team with the most access,” Waithe tells THR. “You’re more successful when you have a team that thinks outside of the box but also a team that has friends in high places. Oftentimes those people aren’t people of color, or women. But I do think that’s changing.” She then likens her diverse team to a “Benetton ad,” noting that they are “fucking phenomenal.” She also adds that it’s important to teach creatives how to be strong workers in Hollywood so that they can perform the work required of those in higher-level positions at optimal levels.
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Waithe also muses about the significance of sharing stories experienced by people of color who identify as members of the LGBTQ community, especially since queerness is not a one-size-fits-all experience.
“People have these ideas of what a gay woman looks like. There’s a chance I may fit into a stereotype of what a lesbian is because I’m a little more masculine-presenting,” she details while discussing one of the stars of her show Twenties, a “butch” lesbian. “That said, the bisexual community still doesn’t have a ton of representation on television. There are still people whom we haven’t explored—people who identify as asexual, nonbinary, gender queer, trans. It’s important that people of a queer experience help tell those stories.”
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Waithe’s crusade to further the representation of people of color is one of the hallmarks of her creative and professional approaches. In July 2019, it was announced that she signed an overall deal with Amazon, and was praised by the head of Amazon Studios Jennifer Salke for her “gift for identifying exciting and authentic voices.”
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theroot--2020-08-03--Snuggle Up With a Queen-Sized 600-Thread Cotton Duvet Cover for $46, Today Only

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Sleep is SO underrated in today’s society, and it’s a damn shame. Those who know, know. While everyone else is fighting the urge to lay it down, I approach my days differently: I can’t wait until bedtime, and neither will you when you’re sleeping in comfortable bedding. Even if you’re sleeping on a sponge, a quality cover is a must, so you should consider grabbing a 600-count duvet with 100% E gyptian cotton, such as this queen-sized spread for $46. Find o ther sizes and styles available in this one-day sale that takes up to 50% off.


theroot--2020-08-03--Matt Dumba Becomes 1st NHL Player to Kneel During the National Anthem

I would be lying if I said I ever watch hockey , but this weekend something spectacular occurred .
Matt Dumba , a Minnesota Wild defenseman of Filipino descent , became the first player in the NHL to take a knee during the national anthem .
But he didn ’ t just take a knee , he delivered a soul-stirring speech while wearing a Hockey Diversity Alliance hoodie with “ Black Lives Matter ” printed on its sleeves .
“ During this pandemic , something unexpected , but long overdue occurred , ” he said before taking a knee .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ existence of systematic racism and how deeply rooted it is within our society .
“ For those unaffected by systemic racism , or unaware , I ’ m sure that some of you believe this topic has garnered too much attention during the last couple of months .
But let me assure you , it has not .
Racism is everywhere—and we need to fight against it.
” In June , the Hockey Diversity Alliance was formed by San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane , former NHL player Akim Aliu , and five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ to eradicate racism and intolerance in hockey , ” according to its website .
The Alliance operates independently of the league .
But Dumba wasn ’ t done there .
On Sunday , USA Today reports that prior to the Wild ’ s first game in the NHL restart , the 26-year-old raised his fist during both the US and Canadian anthems .
After the game , Dumba explained his decision .
“ I know why I knelt and it wasn ’ t a sign of disrespect by any means , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shed light on the people who ’ ve lived through injustice and oppression , especially in my home state of Minnesota.
” He also expressed regret at his decision to only kneel for the US anthem on Saturday .
Dumba , who is Canadian , opted to stand for the Canadian anthem .
“ There needs to be a lot of light that has to be shed on what is happening in Canada and the oppression First Nations have felt for hundreds of years , ” he said .
“ I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lived it and I was disappointed looking back on it.
” Much to respect to Dumba for serving as a catalyst for change .
I ’ m very curious to see if other players in the NHL to will join him moving forward .
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I would be lying if I said I ever watch hockey, but this weekend something spectacular occurred.
Matt Dumba, a Minnesota Wild defenseman of Filipino descent, became the first player in the NHL to take a knee during the national anthem. But he didn’t just take a knee, he delivered a soul-stirring speech while wearing a Hockey Diversity Alliance hoodie with “Black Lives Matter” printed on its sleeves.
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“During this pandemic, something unexpected, but long overdue occurred,” he said before taking a knee. “The world woke up to the existence of systematic racism and how deeply rooted it is within our society.
“For those unaffected by systemic racism, or unaware, I’m sure that some of you believe this topic has garnered too much attention during the last couple of months. But let me assure you, it has not. Racism is everywhere—and we need to fight against it.”
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In June, the Hockey Diversity Alliance was formed by San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane, former NHL player Akim Aliu, and five other current and former players in order “to eradicate racism and intolerance in hockey,” according to its website. The Alliance operates independently of the league.
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But Dumba wasn’t done there. On Sunday, USA Today reports that prior to the Wild’s first game in the NHL restart, the 26-year-old raised his fist during both the US and Canadian anthems.
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After the game, Dumba explained his decision.
“I know why I knelt and it wasn’t a sign of disrespect by any means,” Dumba told reporters. “It was to shed light on the people who’ve lived through injustice and oppression, especially in my home state of Minnesota.”
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He also expressed regret at his decision to only kneel for the US anthem on Saturday. Dumba, who is Canadian, opted to stand for the Canadian anthem.
“There needs to be a lot of light that has to be shed on what is happening in Canada and the oppression First Nations have felt for hundreds of years,” he said. “I have First Nations and Aboriginal families that have lived it and I was disappointed looking back on it.”
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Much to respect to Dumba for serving as a catalyst for change. I’m very curious to see if other players in the NHL to will join him moving forward.
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theroot--2020-08-03--I Hope My Ancestors Were Goat Herders, Not Kings and Queens

These are questions I have whenever I watch Black Panther , and I ’ m sure there are comic book people who can provide answers .
They are also dumb questions because Wakanda doesn ’ t exist , and whoever invented that nation could also invent a world where royalty can exist without intentional financial inequity .
Each resident of Wakanda , if the creator ’ s whims demand it , could have the sort of money where they use “ summer ” as both a noun and a verb in the same sentence .
( “ Where did you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
” ) It ’ s not hard to grasp why the sort of utopian kingdom depicted in Black Panther—and also in Coming to America , Michael Jackson ’ s “ Remember The Time ” video , and Beyonce ’ s Black Is King—is so captivating to so many Black Americans .
We are , mostly , descendants of the millions captured from Africa , shipped across the Atlantic to the Americas—a journey that killed as many as two million people—and enslaved for generations .
If the year 1619 represents the true genesis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans ) were slaves longer than we ’ ve been anything else here , and that reality is a mindfuck .
But America is not where we began .
There were vast civilizations in Africa .
Some of which were kingdoms , and forging and savoring a connection to that linage is a spiritual and psychological correction to a slavery-dominated history .
“ Don ’ t forget little nigga , ” an aggressively mediocre barber told me , 30 years ago , after etching a crooked part into my blend , “ you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Unfortunately , this sort of re-remembering neglects a few unbendable tenets of the existence of royalty .
Mostly that royalty dictates that only a select few people could be it .
If you ’ re from a kingdom with a million residents , you don ’ t have a million kings .
Just one king , just one queen , a handful of random royal niggas and like 15,000 goat herders .
Also , there are no kings who are also just , because the existence of birthright negates justice .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ queens might be better people than others , but their position is inherently bad .
They ’ re impervious to laws and rules—both of which they could change whenever they felt like it—and wealth is both consolidated by and streamed directly to them .
Whether they choose to distribute it depends on their level of magnanimity .
But this is not new information !
It might actually be the oldest information !
If any of this is new to you , please stop reading this and go read an almanac or something !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ function of kings and queens than the implicit sentiment beneath the compulsion to be linked to them , which is that an ancestor who might have been a king is better than an ancestor who definitely was a slave .
As if it ’ s somehow shameful to descend from people who survived the middle passage and somehow managed—through centuries of murder , of rape , of torture , of pillage , of kidnap , of state violence , of families split , of laws barring them to read and to love—to produce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m not my ancestors ” t-shirts .
If your ancestors somehow made it through the greatest evil of the millennium , you should be proud of that , you fucking lame .
But if we must trace back to Africa , I ’ d rather come from a long history of proud goat herders than royalty .
Although I ’ ve never herded a goat , I assume that ’ s an honest and honorable living .
Also , I ’ m assuming my great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandparents would be proud that their grandkid makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they were kings , they ’ d probably be furious I didn ’ t own enough slaves .
“ A DESCENDANT OF MINE OWNS ZERO SLAVES ?
!
?
!
” they ’ d fume in their tombs , and I don ’ t need that sort of pressure !

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Did Wakanda have housing projects? Payday lenders? A Wakandan Dollar General?
These are questions I have whenever I watch Black Panther, and I’m sure there are comic book people who can provide answers. They are also dumb questions because Wakanda doesn’t exist, and whoever invented that nation could also invent a world where royalty can exist without intentional financial inequity. Each resident of Wakanda, if the creator’s whims demand it, could have the sort of money where they use “summer” as both a noun and a verb in the same sentence. (“Where did you summer last summer, M’baku?”)
It’s not hard to grasp why the sort of utopian kingdom depicted in Black Panther—and also in Coming to America, Michael Jackson’s “Remember The Time ” video, and Beyonce’s Black Is King—is so captivating to so many Black Americans. We are, mostly, descendants of the millions captured from Africa, shipped across the Atlantic to the Americas—a journey that killed as many as two million people—and enslaved for generations. If the year 1619 represents the true genesis of our nation, we (Black Americans) were slaves longer than we’ve been anything else here, and that reality is a mindfuck. But America is not where we began. There were vast civilizations in Africa. Some of which were kingdoms, and forging and savoring a connection to that linage is a spiritual and psychological correction to a slavery-dominated history. “Don’t forget little nigga,” an aggressively mediocre barber told me, 30 years ago, after etching a crooked part into my blend, “you have king’s blood in you.”
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Unfortunately, this sort of re-remembering neglects a few unbendable tenets of the existence of royalty. Mostly that royalty dictates that only a select few people could be it. If you’re from a kingdom with a million residents, you don’t have a million kings. Just one king, just one queen, a handful of random royal niggas and like 15,000 goat herders. Also, there are no kings who are also just, because the existence of birthright negates justice. Some people who happen to be kings and queens might be better people than others, but their position is inherently bad. They’re impervious to laws and rules—both of which they could change whenever they felt like it—and wealth is both consolidated by and streamed directly to them. Whether they choose to distribute it depends on their level of magnanimity.
But this is not new information! It might actually be the oldest information! If any of this is new to you, please stop reading this and go read an almanac or something! I’m less concerned about the function of kings and queens than the implicit sentiment beneath the compulsion to be linked to them, which is that an ancestor who might have been a king is better than an ancestor who definitely was a slave. As if it’s somehow shameful to descend from people who survived the middle passage and somehow managed—through centuries of murder, of rape, of torture, of pillage, of kidnap, of state violence, of families split, of laws barring them to read and to love—to produce you and your goofy-ass “I’m not my ancestors” t-shirts. If your ancestors somehow made it through the greatest evil of the millennium, you should be proud of that, you fucking lame.
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But if we must trace back to Africa, I’d rather come from a long history of proud goat herders than royalty. Although I’ve never herded a goat, I assume that’s an honest and honorable living. Also, I’m assuming my great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandparents would be proud that their grandkid makes a living blogging about steaks. But if they were kings, they’d probably be furious I didn’t own enough slaves. “A DESCENDANT OF MINE OWNS ZERO SLAVES?!?!” they’d fume in their tombs, and I don’t need that sort of pressure!


theroot--2020-08-03--Republican State Senator and Hater of Pandemic Emergency Measures Tests Positive for COVID-19

On Sunday , Michigan Republican State Senator Tom Barrett learned that life comes at you fast .
See , Barrett is a bit of a COVID-19 denier .
He even sponsored a bill to limit Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer ’ s emergency powers , which included making masks mandatory .
And then Sunday evening , Barrett learned that he had tested positive for COVID-19 .
In a statement , Barrett said , “ The Michigan Army National Guard implemented a COVID-19 screening policy for all soldiers one week prior to their departure for training events .
Despite taking reasonable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I tested positive during a routine screening on Friday , July 31 , ” WILX reports .
“ Thankfully I do not have any significant symptoms at this time , and I will be self-isolating according to medical guidelines .
I have done my best to make contact with those I have been around in the past couple weeks so that they may also seek medical advice .
“ I look forward to resuming my normal work schedule as quickly as possible.
” WILX notes that Barrett serves the 24th District , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ingham County .
The Detroit Free Press also notes that Barrett has been a major asshole during Whitmer ’ s attempts to keep her constituency safe .
Barrett even sponsored “ a bill to repeal the 1945 law Whitmer has used to maintain a state of emergency related to the coronavirus .
The state of emergency allows Whitmer to issue emergency orders to restrict business operations and require the wearing of masks in public places.
” Never forget it was in Michigan where armed terrorists stormed Michigan ’ s state house , threatening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarantine and wear masks was a violation of their whiteness rights .
Barrett told the Free Press that contracting the virus hasn ’ t stopped him from being an asshole as he ’ s still critical of the way Whitmer has handled the response to COVID-19 .
“ How we govern our state is not something that should change based on someone ’ s unique circumstances , like mine , ” Barrett said .
He said he is opposed to “ perpetuating a state of emergency that concentrates all political power under one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Barrett has worn a mask when in public places but added that his mask wearing hasn ’ t been without gaffes .
Barrett didn ’ t want to speculate as to how he contracted the virus and instead has been contacting people he ’ s been in contact with so that they can get tested .
“ Our immediate focus is on notification to all senators and staff , ” Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey , R-Clarklake told the Free Press .
“ We will evaluate the need for changes to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” she said .
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On Sunday, Michigan Republican State Senator Tom Barrett learned that life comes at you fast.
See, Barrett is a bit of a COVID-19 denier. He even sponsored a bill to limit Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency powers, which included making masks mandatory. And then Sunday evening, Barrett learned that he had tested positive for COVID-19.
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In a statement, Barrett said, “The Michigan Army National Guard implemented a COVID-19 screening policy for all soldiers one week prior to their departure for training events. Despite taking reasonable precautions, I was notified this afternoon that I tested positive during a routine screening on Friday, July 31,” WILX reports.
“Thankfully I do not have any significant symptoms at this time, and I will be self-isolating according to medical guidelines. I have done my best to make contact with those I have been around in the past couple weeks so that they may also seek medical advice.
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“I look forward to resuming my normal work schedule as quickly as possible.”
WILX notes that Barrett serves the 24th District, which includes counties and parts of northeastern Ingham County.
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The Detroit Free Press also notes that Barrett has been a major asshole during Whitmer’s attempts to keep her constituency safe. Barrett even sponsored “a bill to repeal the 1945 law Whitmer has used to maintain a state of emergency related to the coronavirus. The state of emergency allows Whitmer to issue emergency orders to restrict business operations and require the wearing of masks in public places.”
Never forget it was in Michigan where armed terrorists stormed Michigan’s state house , threatening Whitmer because they believed being forced to quarantine and wear masks was a violation of their whiteness rights.
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Barrett told the Free Press that contracting the virus hasn’t stopped him from being an asshole as he’s still critical of the way Whitmer has handled the response to COVID-19.
“How we govern our state is not something that should change based on someone’s unique circumstances, like mine,” Barrett said.
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He said he is opposed to “perpetuating a state of emergency that concentrates all political power under one person,” that being the governor.
Barrett has worn a mask when in public places but added that his mask wearing hasn’t been without gaffes.
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Barrett didn’t want to speculate as to how he contracted the virus and instead has been contacting people he’s been in contact with so that they can get tested.
“Our immediate focus is on notification to all senators and staff,” Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake told the Free Press.
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“We will evaluate the need for changes to the legislative calendar in the coming days,” she said.
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theroot--2020-08-03--Save $12 on AquaSonics's Electric Toothbrush With Eight Brush Heads Included, Today Only

If you haven ’ t already gotten one , an electric toothbrush is a must-have .
Even if you think @ @ @ @ @ mechanics , your flawed human hands can ’ t match the speed of a toothbrush @ @ @ @ @ times per minute .
Today only , AquaSonic ’ s Black Series toothbrush is down @ @ @ @ @ $ 12 discount .
The value here is jumping off the charts with eight brush @ @ @ @ @ got one with the Oral-B I own !
There ’ s a travel case in @ @ @ @ @ This toothbrush features four different brushing modes and a smart timer , too , ensuring @ @ @ @ @ quadrant of your mouth equally .

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If you haven’t already gotten one, an electric toothbrush is a must-have. Even if you think you have pretty good pearl-scrubbing mechanics, your flawed human hands can’t match the speed of a toothbrush that purports to vibrate 40,000 times per minute. Today only, AquaSonic’s Black Series toothbrush is down to $265, an $11 discount.
The value here is jumping off the charts with eight brush heads included. I only got one with the Oral-B I own! There’s a travel case in the box, too. This toothbrush features four different brushing modes and a smart timer, too, ensuring you’ll cover every quadrant of your mouth equally.
This deal was originally published in August 2020 and updated with new information by Gabe Carey on 10/29/2020.


theroot--2020-08-03--ESPN Analyst Jay Williams on the NBA Restart, Social Justice and Closing the Racial Wealth Gap

To the relief of sports heads everywhere , the NBA is officially back in business .
However , it looks very different than the sport we ’ ve all known and loved throughout the course of our lives .
Players , coaches and referees are kneeling during the national anthem , “ Black Lives Matter ” is printed on the court , and instead of chatting about box scores , our favorite athletes are redirecting their interviews to rail against institutional racism and its offspring , police brutality .
On the eve of its return , The Root spoke to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league ’ s emphasis on racial justice , the looming threat of the coronavirus and how players can best utilize their platforms to be socially engaged .
Regarding the league ’ s decision to move forward with its season despite COVID-19 ravaging our country and the rest of the globe , Williams admitted that he was torn because of the opportunities the NBA creates for its players .
“ I recognize the realities of this scenario , ” he began .
“ As an African American , for me , there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position without that platform .
And the earning potential for a league that ’ s predominantly African American , for these individuals , I think it ’ s a massive opportunity .
So I ’ ll be real with you .
I ’ m torn because I understand the significance of the league trying to sustain the revenue that they ’ ve been able to generate over the past five or 10 years , which has been phenomenal .
Adding , “ But I ’ m also torn about the realities of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re leaving their families for three months and obviously some individuals not paying as much attention to the rules as other individuals , and the difficult things that come along with being in a bubble from a mental aspect and also physically.
” As far as the league ’ s commitment to social justice , Williams believes that increased awareness is important , but he ’ s more concerned with it being followed up with subsequent action .
“ If my family was safe and I have the biggest platform in the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basis , considering everything we have right now , I utilize that platform , ” he said .
“ I just don ’ t utilize the platform , I also utilize my connectivity with owners , with other high-level business people or people of influence to raise funds to create lobbyists to help us change the legislation .
And I use my platform to tell people legislation I want to change.
” “ Kyrie [ Irving ] and Dwight [ Howard ] were leading the players ’ coalition and the word was out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , bad cop angle there .
I just wonder what ’ s happened to it .
And I ’ m still waiting to hear a plan from the league .
I think initially that ’ s what Kyrie , Avery Bradley and Dwight were getting at.
” He then took the time to praise WNBA star Maya Moore for sacrificing the prime of her career to pursue criminal justice reform .
“ I really commend her , ” he said .
“ And I know a lot of people say , ‘ Well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and do it full-time , put your money where your mouth is.
’ To leave your playing career to apply yourself to a cause in perpetuity , pretty much saying , ‘ This is who I am now .
I am doing this full time.
’ That deserves a standing O , man.
” In being a talking head on ESPN ’ s daily programming , Williams doesn ’ t always have the opportunity to discuss important matters such as these with the amount of nuance and understanding as they require .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these and other topics on his new radio show Keyshawn , Jay and Zubin on August 17 as a part of ESPN Radio ’ s revamped lineup .
“ I ’ m a fan of sports and also barbershop talk , ” he said .
“ That ’ s the sports environment I was born and raised on .
I think there are a lot of really deep issues that we have to talk about right now about pertaining to life.
” “ So for me , now having a platform to bring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through difficult and challenging conversations in real-time , to bring on fans to give out their P.O.V.
, to bring on celebrities and athletes to share their opinions on things and to bring on coaches and people who have an interest in some of these deeper issues and to talk those through .
I couldn ’ t ask for a better platform and a better opportunity than my network to do that , to really try to change the way we have conversations and to stop this world of , ‘ The louder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m correct.
” The Duke legend is grateful for the myriad of opportunities that have been afforded to him , and he ’ s got his eyes on the next generation of athletes and the power they already wield .
Especially with top recruits opting to attend HBCUs instead of joining big-name sports programs .
“ I really think that athletes these days are more powerful beyond measure , ” he said .
“ And you ’ re going to start to find that , especially with where the media business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to traditional schools or doing it the traditional way is somewhat antiquated.
” “ You ’ re even going to see schools revamp how they start doing storytelling .
How are they going to build more visibility for their players that they ’ re recruiting and help them earn more with your name , image and likeness ?
So if you ’ re a high school student right now who has thousands of people that are following you online on social media , you should be thinking about what your content strategy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how you want to leverage your platform because you have power .
You have power.
” As for his final thoughts , he discussed the H.R .
40 bill and how reparations are key to closing the racial wealth gap .
“ There ’ s a town in North Carolina that is starting to do that for their residents , ” he said .
“ When you see a country such as Germany who ’ s been doing this for the Jewish community for close to 100 years , why is that not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s the question .
I think we need to continue to force people to acknowledge to have this conversation so we can push for legislation like that.
” If these are the types of much-needed conversations that we can look forward to when Keyshawn , Jay and Zubin premieres , then we ’ ll be in for a treat .
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To the relief of sports heads everywhere, the NBA is officially back in business. However, it looks very different than the sport we’ve all known and loved throughout the course of our lives.
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Players, coaches and referees are kneeling during the national anthem, “Black Lives Matter” is printed on the court, and instead of chatting about box scores, our favorite athletes are redirecting their interviews to rail against institutional racism and its offspring, police brutality.
On the eve of its return, The Root spoke to ESPN analyst Jay Williams to discuss the league’s emphasis on racial justice, the looming threat of the coronavirus and how players can best utilize their platforms to be socially engaged.
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Regarding the league’s decision to move forward with its season despite COVID-19 ravaging our country and the rest of the globe, Williams admitted that he was torn because of the opportunities the NBA creates for its players.
“I recognize the realities of this scenario,” he began. “As an African American, for me, there’s no way I’m in this position without that platform. And the earning potential for a league that’s predominantly African American, for these individuals, I think it’s a massive opportunity. So I’ll be real with you. I’m torn because I understand the significance of the league trying to sustain the revenue that they’ve been able to generate over the past five or 10 years, which has been phenomenal.
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Adding, “But I’m also torn about the realities of these guys and their health. They’re leaving their families for three months and obviously some individuals not paying as much attention to the rules as other individuals, and the difficult things that come along with being in a bubble from a mental aspect and also physically.”
As far as the league’s commitment to social justice, Williams believes that increased awareness is important, but he’s more concerned with it being followed up with subsequent action.
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“If my family was safe and I have the biggest platform in the world to delineate my message on a day-to-day basis, considering everything we have right now, I utilize that platform,” he said. “I just don’t utilize the platform, I also utilize my connectivity with owners, with other high-level business people or people of influence to raise funds to create lobbyists to help us change the legislation. And I use my platform to tell people legislation I want to change.”
“Kyrie [Irving] and Dwight [Howard] were leading the players’ coalition and the word was out there. I liked the good cop, bad cop angle there. I just wonder what’s happened to it. And I’m still waiting to hear a plan from the league. I think initially that’s what Kyrie, Avery Bradley and Dwight were getting at.”
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He then took the time to praise WNBA star Maya Moore for sacrificing the prime of her career to pursue criminal justice reform.
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“I really commend her,” he said. “And I know a lot of people say, ‘Well, if you want to do it and do it full-time, put your money where your mouth is.’ To leave your playing career to apply yourself to a cause in perpetuity, pretty much saying, ‘This is who I am now. I am doing this full time.’ That deserves a standing O, man.”
In being a talking head on ESPN’s daily programming, Williams doesn’t always have the opportunity to discuss important matters such as these with the amount of nuance and understanding as they require. As such, he’ll be tackling these and other topics on his new radio show Keyshawn, Jay and Zubin on August 17 as a part of ESPN Radio’s revamped lineup.
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“I’m a fan of sports and also barbershop talk,” he said. “That’s the sports environment I was born and raised on. I think there are a lot of really deep issues that we have to talk about right now about pertaining to life.”
“So for me, now having a platform to bring nuance to the table and to speak through difficult and challenging conversations in real-time, to bring on fans to give out their P.O.V., to bring on celebrities and athletes to share their opinions on things and to bring on coaches and people who have an interest in some of these deeper issues and to talk those through. I couldn’t ask for a better platform and a better opportunity than my network to do that, to really try to change the way we have conversations and to stop this world of, ‘The louder I scream at you, that means I’m correct.”
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The Duke legend is grateful for the myriad of opportunities that have been afforded to him, and he’s got his eyes on the next generation of athletes and the power they already wield. Especially with top recruits opting to attend HBCUs instead of joining big-name sports programs.
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“I really think that athletes these days are more powerful beyond measure,” he said. “And you’re going to start to find that, especially with where the media business landscape is, that the thought of going to traditional schools or doing it the traditional way is somewhat antiquated.”
“You’re even going to see schools revamp how they start doing storytelling. How are they going to build more visibility for their players that they’re recruiting and help them earn more with your name, image and likeness? So if you’re a high school student right now who has thousands of people that are following you online on social media, you should be thinking about what your content strategy is. You should be thinking about how you want to leverage your platform because you have power. You have power.”
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As for his final thoughts, he discussed the H.R. 40 bill and how reparations are key to closing the racial wealth gap.
“There’s a town in North Carolina that is starting to do that for their residents,” he said. “When you see a country such as Germany who’s been doing this for the Jewish community for close to 100 years, why is that not applicable here in the United States? That’s the question. I think we need to continue to force people to acknowledge to have this conversation so we can push for legislation like that.”
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If these are the types of much-needed conversations that we can look forward to when Keyshawn, Jay and Zubin premieres, then we’ll be in for a treat.
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theroot--2020-08-03--‘The Aryan Nation Will Rule the World’: Florida White Supremacists Charged With Battery After Assaul

‘The Aryan Nation Will Rule the World’: Florida White Supremacists Charged With Battery After Assaulting Server

How is it that the state of Florida manages to collect so many of America ’ s craziest white people , why are those white people so often passionate racists , and why are those racists always Trump supporters ?
The last part of that question definitely answers itself , but still .
On Friday , a white man covered in swastika tattoos and other racist symbols walked into a restaurant in the town of Nokomis and allegedly began stripping off his clothes before flying into a rant about being a white supremacist , threatening a bystander with sexual assault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slapping and punching a server before being tackled to the ground .
The Herald-Tribune reports that 36-year-old Nicholas Arnold Schock is currently being held at the Sarasota County Jail and is charged with battery and disturbing the peace after going on a violent and racist rampage and terrorizing patrons and employees at Pop ’ s Sunset Grill .
Multiple onlookers recorded video of the incident where Schock can be heard shouting “ I ’ m a white supremacist , ” and telling bystanders that “ The Aryan nation will rule the world .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ closest relatives , I promise you.
” One man can be heard telling Schock—who reportedly came into the restaurant shouting and using profanity— “ We have children in here.
” “ I don ’ t give a fuck , call Donald Trump , ” Schock responded .
“ Do you know Donald Trump ?
If you don ’ t know Donald Trump , I ’ m not going anywhere.
” “ I will butt-fuck this bitch right on this table , ” he continued referring to a female customer .
One witness , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard the commotion after Schock was being detained by people waiting for the police to arrive .
McIlveney told the Tribune that while Schock was on the ground “ he spouted out all the Aryan nation , white power stuff .
Then he started talking about how if anyone was phoning him or taking pictures , they should send it to Donald Trump because Donald Trump would get him off.
” Six men tackled Schock to the ground after he appeared to slap and then punch a waitress who confronted him after he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The woman told deputies who arrived at the scene that Schock “ entered the business cursing and screaming .
He undressed down to no shirt and his pants undone , exposing his groin area enough to see his pubic hair , ” the Tribune reports .
According to Newsweek , an affidavit from the Sarasota County Sheriff ’ s office said that witnesses heard Schock threaten to kill “ everyone in the establishment ” and claim that he has “ killed niggers.
” According to the Tribune , Schock ’ s bail was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eventually raised to $ 55,000 .
It ’ s unclear why his bail was raised ( not that anyone is complaining ) , but maybe it has something to do with his criminal history .

Bruh…
How is it that the state of Florida manages to collect so many of America’s craziest white people, why are those white people so often passionate racists, and why are those racists always Trump supporters? The last part of that question definitely answers itself, but still.
On Friday, a white man covered in swastika tattoos and other racist symbols walked into a restaurant in the town of Nokomis and allegedly began stripping off his clothes before flying into a rant about being a white supremacist, threatening a bystander with sexual assault, invoking President Donald Trump and then slapping and punching a server before being tackled to the ground.
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The Herald-Tribune reports that 36-year-old Nicholas Arnold Schock is currently being held at the Sarasota County Jail and is charged with battery and disturbing the peace after going on a violent and racist rampage and terrorizing patrons and employees at Pop’s Sunset Grill. Multiple onlookers recorded video of the incident where Schock can be heard shouting “I’m a white supremacist,” and telling bystanders that “The Aryan nation will rule the world. People covered in tattoos will be my closest relatives, I promise you.”
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One man can be heard telling Schock—who reportedly came into the restaurant shouting and using profanity— “ We have children in here.”
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“I don’t give a fuck, call Donald Trump,” Schock responded. “Do you know Donald Trump? If you don’t know Donald Trump, I’m not going anywhere.”
“I will butt-fuck this bitch right on this table,” he continued referring to a female customer.
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One witness, Declan McIlveney, was fishing nearby and heard the commotion after Schock was being detained by people waiting for the police to arrive. McIlveney told the Tribune that while Schock was on the ground “he spouted out all the Aryan nation, white power stuff. Then he started talking about how if anyone was phoning him or taking pictures, they should send it to Donald Trump because Donald Trump would get him off.”
Six men tackled Schock to the ground after he appeared to slap and then punch a waitress who confronted him after he essentially threatened to rape a woman.
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The woman told deputies who arrived at the scene that Schock “entered the business cursing and screaming. He undressed down to no shirt and his pants undone, exposing his groin area enough to see his pubic hair,” the Tribune reports.
According to Newsweek, an affidavit from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s office said that witnesses heard Schock threaten to kill “everyone in the establishment” and claim that he has “killed niggers.”
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According to the Tribune, Schock’s bail was originally set at $620 but was eventually raised to $55,000. It’s unclear why his bail was raised (not that anyone is complaining), but maybe it has something to do with his criminal history.
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theroot--2020-08-03--Congress Is Still Arguing Over Another Stimulus Package. Just Run Us Our Money

For some reason , elected officials can ’ t seem to stop the hemming and hawing to produce a bill that doesn ’ t pad the rich and placate the poor during a fucking pandemic in which nearly half of the population is out of work .
Way back in May , the Democratic-led House passed a relief bill that would ’ ve extended the $ 600 unemployment benefit until the end of the year .
But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , being the mitch-ass nigga that he is , wouldn ’ t even bring the bill up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill died a slow death on his mitch-ass desk .
Realizing that they ’ d fuck themselves royally , Republicans tried to push through a bunch of emergency measures that would ’ ve extended the higher unemployment benefits for one week at the eleventh hour and Democrats were like , “ nah , son.
” So now we don ’ t have shit .
And the two sides aren ’ t any closer to reaching any type of agreement because everything the Republican-led Senate submits includes funding for big business even if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current Senate proposal called “ HEALS ” or some shit includes $ 1.75 billion for a new FBI headquarters because that ’ s important right now .
Trump claims to be in favor of sending $ 1,200 stimulus checks to the people and extending supplemental jobless benefits and some kind of eviction ban , but Trump is also senile and walks like a penguin that ’ s been stabbed in the groin .
“ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , the top Democratic negotiator , appears intent on an agreement as well , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs big money for state and local governments , unemployment benefits and food aid , ” the Associated Press reports .
But Republicans ’ failure to craft a bill like the Dems did back in May didn ’ t stop Republicans from acting as if those unemployed folks who lost that extra bump in those atrocious , non-livable wages was all the Democrats ’ fault .
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows blamed Pelosi for turning down a one-week extension of the $ 600 benefit in talks last week .
“ Meadows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks and seems to struggle with his read on Pelosi .
He spent much of his time on CBS ’ Face The Nation attacking her for opposing a piecemeal approach that would revive jobless benefits immediately but leave other items like food stamps and aid to states for later legislation .
She is insisting on a complete package , ” the AP reports .
The two sides seem to agree on one thing : People need money .
Now , who gets that money is where everything goes to shit .
Republicans want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats want a large chunk of aid to go to state and local governments .
“ We still have a long ways to go , ” Meadows said , adding , “ I ’ m not optimistic that there will be a solution in the very near term.
” I think I speak for everyone , and by everyone , I mean B lack people who agree that sugar doesn ’ t belong anywhere near grits , when I say we don ’ t care what y ’ all have to do and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or stealing if from your neighbor , just run us our money .
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For some reason, elected officials can’t seem to stop the hemming and hawing to produce a bill that doesn’t pad the rich and placate the poor during a fucking pandemic in which nearly half of the population is out of work.
Way back in May, the Democratic-led House passed a relief bill that would’ve extended the $600 unemployment benefit until the end of the year. But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, being the mitch-ass nigga that he is, wouldn’t even bring the bill up for discussion in the Senate, so the bill died a slow death on his mitch-ass desk.
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Realizing that they’d fuck themselves royally, Republicans tried to push through a bunch of emergency measures that would’ve extended the higher unemployment benefits for one week at the eleventh hour and Democrats were like, “nah, son.”
So now we don’t have shit. And the two sides aren’t any closer to reaching any type of agreement because everything the Republican-led Senate submits includes funding for big business even if they don’t need it. The current Senate proposal called “HEALS” or some shit includes $1.75 billion for a new FBI headquarters because that’s important right now.
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Trump claims to be in favor of sending $1,200 stimulus checks to the people and extending supplemental jobless benefits and some kind of eviction ban, but Trump is also senile and walks like a penguin that’s been stabbed in the groin.
“House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the top Democratic negotiator, appears intent on an agreement as well, but she’s made it clear she needs big money for state and local governments, unemployment benefits and food aid,” the Associated Press reports.
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But Republicans’ failure to craft a bill like the Dems did back in May didn’t stop Republicans from acting as if those unemployed folks who lost that extra bump in those atrocious, non-livable wages was all the Democrats’ fault.
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows blamed Pelosi for turning down a one-week extension of the $600 benefit in talks last week.
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“Meadows, however, is understaffed during the talks and seems to struggle with his read on Pelosi. He spent much of his time on CBS’ Face The Nation attacking her for opposing a piecemeal approach that would revive jobless benefits immediately but leave other items like food stamps and aid to states for later legislation. She is insisting on a complete package,” the AP reports.
The two sides seem to agree on one thing: People need money. Now, who gets that money is where everything goes to shit. Republicans want to continue to pad big business while Democrats want a large chunk of aid to go to state and local governments.
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“We still have a long ways to go,” Meadows said, adding, “I’m not optimistic that there will be a solution in the very near term.”
I think I speak for everyone, and by everyone, I mean B lack people who agree that sugar doesn’t belong anywhere near grits, when I say we don’t care what y’all have to do and that includes borrowing it from your auntie or stealing if from your neighbor, just run us our money.
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theroot--2020-08-03--Eliminate Excess Calories With a Magic Chef Air Fryer for $35

Despite all the foretelling by The Jetsons that technological progression would culminate with flying cars and teleportation devices , it @ @ @ @ @ that has the world going nuts .
If you haven ’ t already jumped aboard @ @ @ @ @ you can do so now for $ 35 at MorningSave , where you can get @ @ @ @ @ qt air fryer with room for a single meal or a decent snack .
It @ @ @ @ @ , sure , but it ’ s also super cheap and doesn ’ t eat @ @ @ @ @ This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer on 5/18/2020 and updated with new information @ @ @

Magic Chef 1.6qt Air Fryer | $2 5 | SideDeal
Despite all the foretelling by The Jetsons that technological progression would culminate with flying cars and teleportation devices, it’s the air fryer that has the world going nuts. If you haven’t already jumped aboard the for the revolution, you can do so now for $2 5 at SideDeal, where you can get a Magic Chef 1.6qt air fryer with room for a single meal or a decent snack. It’s a little small, sure, but it’s also super cheap and doesn’t eat up ridiculous counter space.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer on 5/18/2020 and updated with new information on 9/23/2020.


theroot--2020-08-04--Time to Twerk: Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B Team Up for New Collaboration

Although clubs are closed for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 pandemic , it doesn ’ t mean we can ’ t shake a lil ’ sum ’ n in the comfort of our own homes .
This Friday , the girls may be getting the summer banger they ’ ve been craving in order to turn up the way we used to .
( It ’ s me .
I ’ m ‘ the girls.
’ ) It was announced Monday via Instagram that rappers Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B would be joining forces to release their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the first single of 2020 for the Invasion of Privacy rapper and the follow up to the Suga emcee ’ s No .
1 single “ Savage.
” The cover art features the ladies with large , beehive hairstyles intertwined as they are posed back-to-back .
Their eyes are closed and their tongues are out ; a signature for both emcees .
It ’ s worth noting that Beyoncé ’ s choreographer JaQuel Knight also posted about the single , so if we ’ re getting a music video , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He worked with Megan for her 2020 BET Awards performance .
Cardi B has been teasing fans about new music since ( honestly ) last year .
In January 2019 , the Bronx-bred musician explained to fans during an Instagram Live session that she wanted to drop a project in spring .
However , she noted that she felt like “ [ she ’ s ] going to be extremely , extremely busy.
” She ’ s been more forthright with saying new music was dropping in 2020 , announcing via Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” This is also some great news from Hot Girl Meg .
Last month , the 25-year-old Houston musician was involved in a shooting incident , which resulted in her having surgery on both of her feet to remove bullets .
She updated fans on her condition in an Instagram Live session last week , saying that she ’ s thankful the surgery was successful .
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Although clubs are closed for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it doesn’t mean we can’t shake a lil’ sum’n sum’n in the comfort of our own homes. This Friday, the girls may be getting the summer banger they’ve been craving in order to turn up the way we used to. (It’s me. I’m ‘the girls.’)
It was announced Monday via Instagram that rappers Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B would be joining forces to release their new song “WAP.” This will be the first single of 2020 for the Invasion of Privacy rapper and the follow- up to the Suga emcee’s No. 1 single “Savage.”
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The cover art features the ladies posed back-to-back with their large, beehive hairstyles intertwined . Their eyes are closed and their tongues are out; a signature for both emcees. It’s worth noting that Beyoncé’s choreographer JaQuel Knight also posted about the single, so if we’re getting a music video, it’s sure to spark some dance challenges. Remember: He worked with Megan for her 2020 BET Awards performance.
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Cardi B has been teasing fans about new music since (honestly) last year. In January 2019, the Bronx-bred musician explained to fans during an Instagram Live session that she wanted to drop a project in spring. However, she noted that she felt like “[she’s] going to be extremely, extremely busy.” She’s been more forthright with saying new music was dropping in 2020, announcing via Twitter in June that “the music coming.”
This is also some great news for Hot Girl Meg. W ho l ast month, the 25-year-old Houston musician was involved in a shooting incident, which resulted in her having surgery on both of her feet to remove bullets. She updated fans on her condition in an Instagram Live session last week, saying that she’s thankful the surgery was successful.
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“I just want y’all to know a bitch is alive and well and strong as fuck, and ready to get back to my regular programming,” she said.
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theroot--2020-08-05--As the Federal Moratorium Ends, 23 Million Americans Are at Risk of Being Evicted in Coming Months

The enormousness of the crisis brought on by COVID-19 can not be overstated .
Cases and deaths are steadily rising in multiple states , as are unemployment numbers .
Despite the continued severity of the crisis , Congress has stalled on passing a new relief bill and as the federal moratorium on evictions ends , millions of Americans are expected to lose their homes in the coming months .
The Associated Press reports that between 19-23 million people are currently at risk of losing their homes as the eviction moratorium comes to an end .
According to the Eviction Lab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moratoriums have expired since May and many people have been subjected to illegal evictions even when the moratoriums were active .
As courts begin to re-open , they ’ ve been packed with tenants outlining how drastically the pandemic has altered their lives .
From the Associated Press : Experts predict the problem will only get worse in the coming weeks , with 30 million unemployed and uncertainty whether Congress will extend the extra $ 600 in weekly unemployment benefits that expired Friday .
The federal eviction moratorium that protects more than 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or units with federally backed mortgages expired July 25 .
If it ’ s not extended , landlords can initiate eviction proceedings in 30 days .
“ It ’ s going to be a mess , ” said Bill Faith , executive director of Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio , referring to the Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey , which found last week that more than 23 % of Ohioans questioned said they weren ’ t able to make last month ’ s rent or mortgage payment or had little or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s .
Nationally , the figure was 26.5 % among adults 18 years or older , with numbers in Louisiana , Oklahoma , Nevada , Alabama , Florida , Mississippi , New York , Tennessee and Texas reaching 30 % or higher .
The margins of error in the survey vary by state .
In Milwaukee , evictions rose 21 percent to almost 1,500 in June after the state ’ s moratorium ended in May .
Housing experts are worried that Milwaukee is simply a preview of what ’ s to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to us from zip codes that we don ’ t typically serve , the part of the community that aren ’ t used to coming to us , ” Colleen Foley , the executive director of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee , told AP .
“ It ’ s a reflection of the massive job loss and a lot of people facing eviction who aren ’ t used to not paying their rent.
” While in some states , such as Ohio , where eviction filings are steadily increasing and in some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eviction rate for July was still lower than it has been in prior years , largely because of the moratorium .
That is expecting to change in August and September as more evictions are able to be processed .
On a state level , steps have been taken to try and mitigate the damage .
Some states spent millions of federal stimulus on rental assistance and other states , such as Massachusetts and Arizona , have extended the state moratorium until the fall .
Still , many experts say that isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and state lawmakers to pass more extensive protections for both renters and landlords .
“ An eviction moratorium without rental assistance is still a recipe for disaster .
We need the basic economics of the housing market to continue to work .
The way you do that is you need broad-based rental assistance available to families who have lost employment during this crisis.
” said Graham Bowman , staff attorney with the Ohio Poverty Law Center .
“ The scale of this problem is enormous so it needs a federal response.
” Unfortunately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over a new relief bill .
The House Democrats passed a $ 3 trillion bill in May that would provide $ 175 billion in rental assistance .
The Senate Republicans presented a counterbill worth $ 1 trillion that provides only several billions in rental assistance .
Housing advocates have argued that they need at least $ 100 billion .
While the federal government goes back and forth on a price point , millions of Americans like Natasha Blunt are in danger of losing their home .
Blunt , a 50-year-old Black woman , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the start of the pandemic .
As a result , she is in danger of losing the two- bedroom apartment she shares with her two grandchildren once the federal moratorium ends .
“ I can ’ t believe this happened to me because I work hard , ” Blunt told AP .
“ I don ’ t have any money coming in .
I don ’ t have nothing .
I don ’ t know what to do .
... My heart is so heavy .
”

The enormousness of the crisis brought on by COVID-19 cannot be overstated. Cases and deaths are steadily rising in multiple states, as are unemployment numbers. Despite the continued severity of the crisis, Congress has stalled on passing a new relief bill and as the federal moratorium on evictions ends, millions of Americans are expected to lose their homes in the coming months.
The Associated Press reports that between 19-23 million people are currently at risk of losing their homes as the eviction moratorium comes to an end. According to the Eviction Lab at Princeton University, around 30 state moratoriums have expired since May and many people have been subjected to illegal evictions even when the moratoriums were active. As courts begin to re-open, they’ve been packed with tenants outlining how drastically the pandemic has altered their lives.
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From the Associated Press:
Experts predict the problem will only get worse in the coming weeks, with 30 million unemployed and uncertainty whether Congress will extend the extra $600 in weekly unemployment benefits that expired Friday. The federal eviction moratorium that protects more than 12 million renters living in federally subsidized apartments or units with federally backed mortgages expired July 25. If it’s not extended, landlords can initiate eviction proceedings in 30 days. “It’s going to be a mess,” said Bill Faith, executive director of Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio, referring to the Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, which found last week that more than 23% of Ohioans questioned said they weren’t able to make last month’s rent or mortgage payment or had little or no confidence they could pay next month’s. Nationally, the figure was 26.5% among adults 18 years or older, with numbers in Louisiana, Oklahoma, Nevada, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, New York, Tennessee and Texas reaching 30% or higher. The margins of error in the survey vary by state.
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In Milwaukee, evictions rose 21 percent to almost 1,500 in June after the state’s moratorium ended in May. Housing experts are worried that Milwaukee is simply a preview of what’s to come nationwide. “We are getting calls to us from zip codes that we don’t typically serve, the part of the community that aren’t used to coming to us,” Colleen Foley, the executive director of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, told AP. “It’s a reflection of the massive job loss and a lot of people facing eviction who aren’t used to not paying their rent.”
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While in some states, such as Ohio, where eviction filings are steadily increasing and in some cases reaching hundreds per week, the eviction rate for July was still lower than it has been in prior years, largely because of the moratorium. That is expecting to change in August and September as more evictions are able to be processed.
On a state level, steps have been taken to try and mitigate the damage. Some states spent millions of federal stimulus on rental assistance and other states, such as Massachusetts and Arizona, have extended the state moratorium until the fall. Still, many experts say that isn’t enough and have called on both federal and state lawmakers to pass more extensive protections for both renters and landlords.
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“An eviction moratorium without rental assistance is still a recipe for disaster. We need the basic economics of the housing market to continue to work. The way you do that is you need broad-based rental assistance available to families who have lost employment during this crisis.” said Graham Bowman, staff attorney with the Ohio Poverty Law Center. “The scale of this problem is enormous so it needs a federal response.”
Unfortunately, Congress is still at an impasse over a new relief bill. The House Democrats passed a $3 trillion bill in May that would provide $175 billion in rental assistance. The Senate Republicans presented a counterbill worth $1 trillion that provides only several billions in rental assistance. Housing advocates have argued that they need at least $100 billion.
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While the federal government goes back and forth on a price point, millions of Americans like Natasha Blunt are in danger of losing their home. Blunt, a 50-year-old Black woman, lost her job as a banquet porter at the start of the pandemic. As a result, she is in danger of losing the two- bedroom apartment she shares with her two grandchildren once the federal moratorium ends.
“I can’t believe this happened to me because I work hard,” Blunt told AP. “I don’t have any money coming in. I don’t have nothing. I don’t know what to do. ... My heart is so heavy.”


theroot--2020-08-04--All the Back to School Supplies Your Kid Needs for Distanced Learning, At Home or in the Classroom

Whether your kids are off to a physical classroom or distance learning at home , back-to-school shopping is going to be a little different this year .
From online lessons to sanitizing solutions , here are a few things you ’ ll want to consider this year .
First , if your school is doing any sort of distance learning , your kid will almost certainly need a laptop .
But don ’ t freak out about the cost just yet : If you can ’ t afford one of the best laptops around right now , like the Dell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids to furnish—there are a number of lower-priced models that should fit the bill quite nicely .
If Windows is a requirement , check out the Acer Aspire 5 , which puts an i5 processor , 8GB of RAM , and 256GB of solid-state storage into a durable $ 580 package .
For an even tighter budget , I ’ d look at used or refurbished options , especially Chromebooks like the HP Chromebook x360 or Acer Chromebook 14 .
You can often get more for your money with a Chromebook , especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the web anyway .
Just be careful—if you go too low in price , you ’ ll end up with a processor that ’ s too slow , RAM that can ’ t handle basic multitasking , or smaller 11-inch screens that make schoolwork difficult .
Distance learners will also probably need a headset of some sort .
Most laptops come with built-in microphones these days , but they ’ ll cause an echo if you aren ’ t using headphones during video conferences .
Your standard earbuds will work fine , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I can ’ t speak highly enough of the AKG K361 , which double as fantastic headphones for music .
Or , if sound quality isn ’ t a huge concern , you could kill two birds with one stone and grab a budget gaming headset like the SteelSeries Arctis 1 , which contains a built-in microphone .
Otherwise , consider all the other work-from-home essentials you ’ ve probably stocked up on yourself , like an external keyboard and mouse , a laptop stand , an external monitor , a halfway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system ( if your Wi-Fi is spotty ) .
If you ’ ve been working from home all this time , hopefully you ’ ve already furnished your house with some of these things—especially since a few are becoming harder to find .
It ’ s not all about electronics , of course .
Whether you ’ re learning at home or in the classroom , you ’ ll need the usual staples , too .
Grab a three-pack of individual notebooks for $ 10 or a five-subject notebook for $ 8 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they need pens too—I ’ m a big fan of Paper Mate ’ s Profile line .
Put it all in a zip-up bag , and you ’ re good to go .
Classroom-bound kids may even need their own dry erase markers and other equipment—check the list your school provides , as they are likely trying to avoid as much communal gear as possible .
If you don ’ t have a reusable water bottle , many schools are recommending those as well , and in my opinion , there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s insulated bottle .
Backpacks are an incredibly personal choice , so I ’ ll defer to Megan , the Style Girlfriend , on her favorites—from the $ 200 Away Backpack to the classic $ 55 JanSport .
If you ’ re on a super-strict budget , my colleague Lev recommends this MateIn laptop backpack for only $ 30 .
Finally , if you know your kids are going back to the classroom , they ’ ll need to stock up on pandemic fundamentals as well .
They may already have a face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re going to be wearing it all day every day , you may want to invest in a few so you aren ’ t constantly washing them .
You have a number of choices here : disposable face masks are obviously easy , and there are plenty of affordable cloth masks to be had ( like this trio from Levi ’ s ) .
But if you can swing it , I highly recommend spending a bit extra to get one with adjustable elastic and a nose wire for maximum comfort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Bennett ’ s Wake Up & Fight Mask , which I love , though Tom Bihn ’ s masks also come highly recommended ( if and when you can find them ) .
Just be sure to measure your kid ’ s face and get the right size—an ill-fitting mask isn ’ t even fun to wear for an hour , let alone a whole day .
It ’ s well worth spending the extra few bucks .
Schools will probably be well-stocked with hand sanitizer , but it doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The same goes for tissues , disinfecting wipes , and all other germ-killing products .
Some of these are tough to find , so use them sparingly—resort to good old-fashioned hand-washing when you can , since sanitizer supply is likely to stay limited for a while to come .

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Whether your kids are off to a physical classroom or distance learning at home, back-to-school shopping is going to be a little different this year. From online lessons to sanitizing solutions, here are a few things you’ll want to consider this year.
First, if your school is doing any sort of distance learning, your kid will almost certainly need a laptop. But don’t freak out about the cost just yet: If you can’t afford one of the best laptops around right now, like the Dell XPS 13—hey, you might have three kids to furnish—there are a number of lower-priced models that should fit the bill quite nicely. If Windows is a requirement, check out the Acer Aspire 5, which puts an i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of solid-state storage into a durable $580 package. For an even tighter budget, I’d look at used or refurbished options, especially Chromebooks like the HP Chromebook x360 or Acer Chromebook 14. You can often get more for your money with a Chromebook, especially if most of your work is on the web anyway. Just be careful—if you go too low in price, you’ll end up with a processor that’s too slow, RAM that can’t handle basic multitasking, or smaller 11-inch screens that make schoolwork difficult.
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Distance learners will also probably need a headset of some sort. Most laptops come with built-in microphones these days, but they’ll cause an echo if you aren’t using headphones during video conferences. Your standard earbuds will work fine, but for something a bit more comfortable long-term, I can’t speak highly enough of the AKG K361, which double as fantastic headphones for music. Or, if sound quality isn’t a huge concern, you could kill two birds with one stone and grab a budget gaming headset like the SteelSeries Arctis 1, which contains a built-in microphone.
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Otherwise, consider all the other work-from-home essentials you’ve probably stocked up on yourself, like an external keyboard and mouse, a laptop stand, an external monitor, a halfway decent printer, and a mesh networking system (if your Wi-Fi is spotty). If you’ve been working from home all this time, hopefully you’ve already furnished your house with some of these things—especially since a few are becoming harder to find.
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It’s not all about electronics, of course. Whether you’re learning at home or in the classroom, you’ll need the usual staples, too. Grab a three-pack of individual notebooks for $10 or a five-subject notebook for $8, mechanical pencils by the boatload, and—if they need pens too—I’m a big fan of Paper Mate’s Profile line. Put it all in a zip-up bag, and you’re good to go. Classroom-bound kids may even need their own dry erase markers and other equipment—check the list your school provides, as they are likely trying to avoid as much communal gear as possible. If you don’t have a reusable water bottle, many schools are recommending those as well, and in my opinion, there’s no better option than Klean Kanteen’s insulated bottle.
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Backpacks are an incredibly personal choice, so I’ll defer to Megan, the Style Girlfriend, on her favorites—from the $200 Away Backpack to the classic $55 JanSport. If you’re on a super-strict budget, my colleague Lev recommends this MateIn laptop backpack for only $30.
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Finally, if you know your kids are going back to the classroom, they’ll need to stock up on pandemic fundamentals as well. They may already have a face mask, for example, but if they’re going to be wearing it all day every day, you may want to invest in a few so you aren’t constantly washing them. You have a number of choices here: disposable face masks are obviously easy, and there are plenty of affordable cloth masks to be had (like this trio from Levi’s). But if you can swing it, I highly recommend spending a bit extra to get one with adjustable elastic and a nose wire for maximum comfort. I’ve been using Hedley & Bennett’s Wake Up & Fight Mask, which I love, though Tom Bihn’s masks also come highly recommended (if and when you can find them). Just be sure to measure your kid’s face and get the right size—an ill-fitting mask isn’t even fun to wear for an hour, let alone a whole day. It’s well worth spending the extra few bucks.
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Schools will probably be well-stocked with hand sanitizer, but it doesn’t hurt to bring your own travel size. The same goes for tissues, disinfecting wipes, and all other germ-killing products. Some of these are tough to find, so use them sparingly—resort to good old-fashioned hand-washing when you can, since sanitizer supply is likely to stay limited for a while to come.


theroot--2020-08-04--'We Have Been the Table Shakers': Rep. Ayanna Pressley Uplifts Black Women and Honors the Late Rep.

'We Have Been the Table Shakers': Rep. Ayanna Pressley Uplifts Black Women and Honors the Late Rep. John Lewis in Conversation at The Root Institute

“ Black women–our hair , our bodies—are criminalized .
Certainly , I am not exempt from that because I have a comma and a title after my name .
That is still a weaponizing experience as a Black woman , as a Black woman in congress , and certainly , as a Black bald woman in congress navigating these spaces.
” —Rep .
Ayanna Pressley Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is “ Black with a capital ‘ B ’ and a woman with a capital ‘ W ’ ” ( as she profoundly said in a TEDx Talk ) .
A light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offers hope for those who may have lost faith in our country ’ s leaders .
She moves through the world fearlessly , despite unrelenting forces of opposition—after all , this is what Black women have done throughout history .
Despite our fortitude and plenteous contributions to the world , the congresswoman says that Black women are described as “ disruptors ” rather than “ innovators.
” “ History will attempt to whitewash , to sanitize , to write out our [ Black women ’ s ] contributions .
You can not deny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disruptors .
We have been the table- shakers .
We have been the truth-tellers .
” Congresswoman Pressley continues , “ And as the most reliably voting constituency , we have also been the preservers of democracy.
” Rep. Ayanna Pressley is her mother ’ s child , and had the honor of serving with Congressman John Lewis—to whom she is supremely grateful .
“ Ayanna Pressley would not exist were it not for John Lewis , ” Rep. Pressley tells The Root .
The freshman congresswoman says the greatest lesson that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rights icon is vigilance .
“ We can never rest on our laurels .
We must always be vigilant , and as Rep. Lewis told us every day , we must never give up.
” Check out the conversation with history-making Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley , see above .
This conversation will fill your cup .
For more conversations with the brightest and the Blackest , join us for The Root ’ s first-ever Root Institute .
Be sure to subscribe here .

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theroot--2020-08-04--Fair Fight's Stacey Abrams on How We Can Protect Our Right to Vote

The right to vote is one that has been fought over , died over and challenged again and again , @ @ @ @ @ include African Americans and women after being something only for those who were white and @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Stacey Abrams admitted in our interview that voting is not a catch-all solution @ @ @ @ @ it is a crucial part of our democracy .
In conversation with me , The @ @ @ @ @ Abrams , for the first discussion of The Root Institute talk about why we can @ @ @ @ @ indifference to keep us from practicing our right to let our leaders know who ’ @ @ @ @ @

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theroot--2020-08-04--Illinois Lawmaker and Community Leaders Are Working to Suspend Current History Curriculum That 'Lead

Illinois Lawmaker and Community Leaders Are Working to Suspend Current History Curriculum That 'Leads to White Privilege and a Racist Society'

A group of community leaders in Illinois are working with a state lawmaker to abolish the current history curriculum in their local school districts because they believe it leads to “ white privilege and a racist society.
” CNN re ports that state Rep. LaShawn K. Ford , and several community leaders in Evanston , Ill. , said t he current history curriculum being taught in schools helps “ lead to white privilege and a racist society.
” This is a continuation of an effort Ford began in February when he introduced HB 4954 , a bill that would create @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of non-violence and bring awareness to human and civil rights .
Meleika Gardner , a board member at the women and children ’ s rights organization We Will , wrote an amendment to Ford ’ s bill that would make the study of the American civil rights movement and pre-enslavement history a mandatory part of the curriculum .
Gardner has said that the lessons students are taught now are , “ very damaging , ” and feed “ into systemic racism if you ’ re fed that information.
” In March , Gardner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support of the bill .
Sunday marked the third time the group has convened to advocate for the passage of the bill and for change to the local curriculum , according to CNN .
In a statement sent to CNN , Ford said that the current curriculum and history books being used “ unfairly communicate our history ” and “ overlook the contributions by Women and members of the Black , Jewish , LGBTQ communities and other groups.
” He added that until an alternative is developed , the schools should focus on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our democratic processes and how they can be involved.
” Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty has refrained from saying whether or not he believes the current curriculum should be abolished but has released a statement saying he backs the bill .
“ I am interested in learning more and believe the history of Black people should be taught to all children and include all groups , Women , LatinX , and Native Indians who helped to build America , ” Hagerty wrote .
The general assembly doesn ’ t return until November , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see further progress on HB 4954 .
“ We want to keep it fresh in people ’ s minds .
With everything going on in the climate , with George Floyd , this is the perfect time now because people are starting to wake up , ” Gardner told CNN .

A group of community leaders in Illinois are working with a state lawmaker to abolish the current history curriculum in their local school districts because they believe it leads to “white privilege and a racist society.”
CNN re ports that state Rep. LaShawn K. Ford, and several community leaders in Evanston, Ill., said t he current history curriculum being taught in schools helps “lead to white privilege and a racist society.” This is a continuation of an effort Ford began in February when he introduced HB 4954, a bill that would create commemorative school holidays that celebrate the tenets of non-violence and bring awareness to human and civil rights.
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Meleika Gardner, a board member at the women and children’s rights organization We Will, wrote an amendment to Ford’s bill that would make the study of the American civil rights movement and pre-enslavement history a mandatory part of the curriculum. Gardner has said that the lessons students are taught now are, “very damaging,” and feed “into systemic racism if you’re fed that information.” In March, Gardner testified before the state House committee in support of the bill. Sunday marked the third time the group has convened to advocate for the passage of the bill and for change to the local curriculum, according to CNN.
In a statement sent to CNN, Ford said that the current curriculum and history books being used “unfairly communicate our history” and “overlook the contributions by Women and members of the Black, Jewish, LGBTQ communities and other groups.” He added that until an alternative is developed, the schools should focus on teaching civics “and ensuring students understand our democratic processes and how they can be involved.”
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Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty has refrained from saying whether or not he believes the current curriculum should be abolished but has released a statement saying he backs the bill. “I am interested in learning more and believe the history of Black people should be taught to all children and include all groups, Women, LatinX, and Native Indians who helped to build America,” Hagerty wrote.
The general assembly doesn’t return until November, at which point Ford and Gardner are hoping to see further progress on HB 4954. “We want to keep it fresh in people’s minds. With everything going on in the climate, with George Floyd, this is the perfect time now because people are starting to wake up,” Gardner told CNN.


theroot--2020-08-04--Stock Up Your Kitchen With Today’s Best Ninja Deals

The best Ninja Kitchen deals of August 2020 are here .
Enhance your kitchen at a discount with the best Ninja deals around .
Ninja makes all sorts of kitchen appliances , from blenders to choppers , coffee makers , pressure cookers , air fryers , and more , and many of its top products are currently on sale .
Save a bundle while upping your cooking game .
Looking for a blender without all of the extra attachments and stuff ?
Here it is : the 1000W Ninja Professional 72oz Blender .
This BL710WM model can crush ice , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kinds of things as you please .
It ’ s 21 % off the list price now , which means you can get a potentially massive blender upgrade for just $ 79 from Walmart .
This solo smoothie maker uses 900 watts of powerful spinning blade action to produce nutrient-packed beverages .
The Nutri Ninja blender can slice and dice through fruit , veggies , and ice alike , and comes with both 18oz and 24oz cups with to-go lids for easy transport .
It ’ s $ 20 off right now at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifeblood and your current setup isn ’ t getting you the top-quality hot bean juice that you demand , consider a Ninja upgrade .
Ninja ’ s programmable coffee maker can produce up to 12 cups of Joe and lets you program it to begin brewing at a certain time , plus you can choose between standard and richer brews .
Save $ 3 0 off the new list price at Amazon with this renewed ( refurbished ) edition .
Blenders are typically for cold or room-temperature items , but the Ninja Foodi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well .
It ’ s a powerful 1400W blender , but one that also contains an 800W heating element designed to warm up dips , soups , cheese , and chocolate , or even infuse flavors into drinks .
You can grab it at Walmart for $ 61 off right now .
Have you heard about the magic of air frying ?
These devices are getting a lot more buzz lately due to their ability to deliver crispy veggies and meats with a lot less fat than traditional frying .
The immensely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Air Fryer also air roasts , air broils , bakes , dehydrates , and more , plus you can tip it upright so that it takes up less counter space when not in use .
This Amazon renewed version is $ 61 cheaper than the new list price at the moment .
The Ninja 7-in-1 Pressure , Slow Cooker , and Air Fryer crams a bunch of devices into one , roasting up veggies and meats in a variety of ways at a massive discount .
Right now , it ’ s $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a nesting broil rack .
If this 5-quart version doesn ’ t seem large enough to meet your needs , then look into the 6.5-quart or 8-quart versions instead .
Go even larger with the Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 pressure cooker , which also broils , dehydrates , slow-cooks , air fries , and more .
This versatile device has a 6.5-quart capacity and comes with a dehydrator that some configurations lack .
It ’ s $ 59 off the list price right now .
Some of the devices on this page do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other things , but you ’ ll pay extra for those perk-packed offerings .
Just want an air fryer to crisp up your food with less fat ?
Ninja ’ s basic AF101 Air Fryer is $ 4 0 off the new list price right now when you buy renewed … and besides , it also air roasts , dehydrates , and reheats food .
If you ’ re serious about brewing beverages , then Ninja ’ s Hot and Cold Brewed System is your one-stop station for custom drinks .
Whether it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a cup or a carafe , iced beverages , or frothing milk , Ninja ’ s system can get you sorted .
Right now , it ’ s $ 20 off too , and it might be worth the investment if you ’ re missing your daily trip to the coffee shop .
If you ’ re running through your Nutri-Ninja cups often or could use a nice , new set of ‘ em , you can grab a two-pack of 24oz cups for $ 5 off list at Nordstrom Rack right now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work with Ninja Auto-iQ blenders .
If you ’ re shelling out for a new kitchen appliance , then you probably ought to learn how to use the thing well , right ?
The official Ninja Foodi complete cookbook spans pressure cooking , dehydrating , air frying , and more .
It has recipes , quick tips , and strategies so you can make the most of your new Foodi device , and it ’ s nearly half-off the list price .

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The best Ninja Kitchen and Shark Clean deals of September 2020 are here.
If you’re stuck at home right now (like most of us), then there’s no better time to start making the most of your kitchen. Stop relying on the same boring recipes and techniques and expand your repertoire by picking up a handy Ninja kitchen appliance.
Whether it’s a pressure/slow cooker, a blender, an air fryer, or a fancy coffee machine, Ninja makes something that’s sure to please. Many of the company’s top devices are on sale right now, so check out the best deals below and see what catches your fancy. And we’ve also included some top cleaning product deals from Ninja’s sister company, Shark.
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Looking for a blender without all of the extra attachments and stuff? Here it is: the 1000W Ninja Professional 72oz Blender.
This BL710WM model can crush ice, make smoothies, and blend up all kinds of things as you please. It’s $15 off the list price now, which means you can get a potentially massive blender upgrade for just $69 from Walmart.
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This solo smoothie maker uses 900 watts of powerful spinning blade action to produce nutrient-packed beverages.
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The Nutri Ninja blender can slice and dice through fruit, veggies, and ice alike, and comes with both 18oz and 24oz cups with to-go lids for easy transport. It’s $20 off right now at Walmart.
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This is one of the best deals you’ll find on a Roomba-like robot vacuum. Right now, Amazon has the Shark RV750 Ion Robot in a renewed (refurbished) edition for just $120, a savings of $80 over the usual refurbished price.
The Smart Sensor Navigation allows it to patrol your space in search of dust and dirt and suck it all up with ease, plus you can control it with a smartphone or Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant.
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If a single blender alone won’t do the trick, then consider the Ninja Mega Kitchen System instead. As you can see above, this bundle comes with a lot more kitchen gadgets that could come in handy.
Not only do you get more power from this 1500W system, but it also comes with a 64oz food processing bowl for chopping up food and even mixing together dough. It also has a pair of 16oz Nutri Ninja cups with lids, perfect for smoothies. All told, this beastly bundle is $60 off right now.
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Blenders are typically for cold or room-temperature items, but the Ninja Foodi Blender with Heat-iQ adds a heating component as well.
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It’s a powerful 1400W blender, but one that also contains an 800W heating element designed to warm up dips, soups, cheese, and chocolate, or even infuse flavors into drinks. You can grab it at Amazon for $30 off right now.
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Have you heard about the magic of air frying? These devices are getting a lot more buzz lately due to their ability to deliver crispy veggies and meats with a lot less fat than traditional frying.
The immensely well-reviewed Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Digital Toaster and Air Fryer also air roasts, air broils, bakes, dehydrates, and more, plus you can tip it upright so that it takes up less counter space when not in use. It’s $50 off at Amazon right now.
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If you’re in need of a handheld vac for sucking up the little messes around the home or in your vehicles, the Shark Wandvac might do the trick. This sleek, dockable number has serious suction power and one-touch emptying, plus it comes with attachments for hitting crevices and sucking up intense pet hair. Save $2 0 right now at Amazon.
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Go large with the Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 pressure cooker, which also broils, dehydrates, slow-cooks, air fries, and more. This versatile device has a 6.5-quart capacity and is $56 off the list price right now.
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Some of the devices on this page do air frying along with a bunch of other things, but you’ll pay extra for those perk-packed offerings. Just want an air fryer to crisp up your food with less fat? Ninja’s basic AF101 Air Fryer is $30 off the new list price … and besides, it also air roasts, dehydrates, and reheats food.
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If you’re serious about brewing beverages, then Ninja’s Hot and Cold Brewed System is your one-stop station for custom drinks. Whether it’s hot coffee or tee, a cup or a carafe, iced beverages, or frothing milk, Ninja’s system can get you sorted. Right now, it’s $20 off too, and it might be worth the investment if you’re missing your daily trip to the coffee shop.


theroot--2020-08-04--#RespectTheArchitects: How Misa Hylton Helped Make Hip Hop a Fashion Statement

If you were lucky enough to witness the rise of hip hop from its genesis *raises hand* , then you know there is a “ before , ” and an “ after.
” Specifically , there was hip hop before it met and married the world of fashion , and hip hop after its union , in which the era of Kangols , Adidas , 8-Ball jackets and bamboo earrings quickly evolved into luxury logos and the rise of Black-owned fashion brands , all of which changed the game for the players and spectators alike .
Netflix chronicles this incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its recently released The Remix : Hip Hop x Fashion , directed by Lisa Cortes , and Farah Khalid .
The documentary , a featured pick at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival , focuses on three primary luminaries who heavily influenced and have since experienced full-circle moments in fashion : Dapper Dan , Walker Wear founder April Walker , and Misa Hylton—as well as their influence upon current fashion darling Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss .
For the ladies of what we fondly call “ the culture , ” Misa Hylton ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York-born stylist , designer and all-around creative is the visionary who wasn ’ t afraid to bring the fullness of femininity into a still male-dominated genre ( remember Lil ’ Kim ’ s lacy pasty ? )
—which is especially remarkable when one considers Hylton was only 17 when her career began .
Growing her career alongside collaborators like former partner Sean “ Puffy ” Combs ( with whom she shares son Justin ) , the late , great Andre Harrell , former Vibe editor-in-chief Emil Wilkebin and more , Hylton proved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars like Lil ’ Kim , Mary J. Blige , Jodeci , and countless others throughout the ‘ 90s and early aughts .
Today , Hylton is finally being recognized as an icon in her own right .
After years in which her contributions were largely forgotten—or worse , appropriated by the mainstream without attribution or recompense , she is enjoying a well-deserved renaissance as her work is once again brought to the fore .
Much like longtime friend Dapper Dan ’ s partnership with Gucci , Hylton is enjoying luxury label success @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where , among other projects , she was commissioned to create one of Beyoncé ’ s many museum-worthy ensembles for The Carters ’ “ Apeshit ” video in 2018 .
As we know , we don ’ t always get to give our architects the flowers they deserve , and as Hylton told The Glow Up , “ it feels amazing.
” But the style maven is very much still in the game—and training a new generation of talents in the art of both style and business via the Misa Hylton Fashion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down this year , Hylton was celebrated during perhaps our last traditional February Fashion Week , where she , Dan and Walker were honored by Harlem ’ s Fashion Row .
This Big Beauty Tuesday , it ’ s The Glow Up ’ s honor to speak with a true original and one of the architects of the more stylish aspects of hip hop culture—a modern-day matriarch , if you will .
Just don ’ t call it a comeback : Misa Hylton ’ s been here for years ... and has much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
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