theroot--2020-05-05--Oprah Gives Sound Advice on Failure During 'Some Good News' Appearance

The Office and Jack Ryan star John Krasinski is trying to offer glimmers of joy during this dumpster fire of a year with his weekly YouTube show , Some Good News .
The premise of the show finds the actor and director highlighting some of the best things he ’ s seen on the internet through fan submissions , such as acts of kindness and philanthropy , which are sure to place a smile on viewers ’ faces .
This week , SGN honored 2020 ’ s college , high school ( and even kindergarten ) graduates , whose big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the effects of COVID-19 .
Via Zoom chat , several young people were featured as part of the show ’ s virtual graduation ceremony , which came complete with exciting guest speakers .
Oprah Winfrey—who is the keynote speaker for Facebook ’ s virtual graduation ceremony on May 11—was one of the four big names who spoke at SGN ’ s virtual graduation ; the other speakers were Malala Yousafzai , Steven Spielberg and Jon Stewart .
Each speaker was asked a question about life and what they ’ ve learned since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a pretty inspiring story about failure to share with Harvard senior Amanda Gorman .
Amanda is going to do amazing things—as Krasinski detailed , she already has , as Gorman became the youngest youth poet laureate in this country ’ s history at the age of 16 .
“ Think about a time in your life that felt like a low point at the moment , but actually changed everything for you , ” she asks .
Winfrey , who says she loved how the question “ feels like therapy , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Baltimore television station .
“ There have been several times in my life when things didn ’ t go the way I wanted , ” she notes .
“ This is actually the most influential in my life , the most impactful ...
I was 22 , I got this big job working in television as an anchor on the news in Baltimore .
I was placed with an older gentleman who didn ’ t want me to be there , but I didn ’ t know that.
” She continues by explaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a talk show on April 1 , 1977 , which she initially believed was an April Fools ’ joke .
However , it helped her become the mogul she is today .
“ I get demoted , I am humiliated , I am embarrassed ... instead of firing me , they put me on the local talk show .
And the day I did my first talk show , I felt like I had come home to myself , ” she smiles .
“ Failure is an opportunity to move yourself in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lessons from the first time.
” Great story and heartwarming advice from all speakers .
We ’ re hoping SGN could brighten someone ’ s day today .

J'na Jefferson on The Grapevine, shared by J'na Jefferson to The Root

The Office and Jack Ryan star John Krasinski is trying to offer glimmers of joy during this dumpster fire of a year with his weekly YouTube show, Some Good News. The premise of the show finds the actor and director highlighting some of the best things he’s seen on the internet through fan submissions, such as acts of kindness and philanthropy, which are sure to place a smile on viewers’ faces.
This week, SGN honored 2020’s college, high school (and even kindergarten) graduates, whose big days were either postponed or canceled due to the effects of COVID-19. Via Zoom chat, several young people were featured as part of the show’s virtual graduation ceremony, which came complete with exciting guest speakers.
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Oprah Winfrey—who is the keynote speaker for Facebook’s virtual graduation ceremony on May 11—was one of the four big names who spoke at SGN’s virtual graduation; the other speakers were Malala Yousafzai, Steven Spielberg and Jon Stewart. Each speaker was asked a question about life and what they’ve learned since entering the real world, and Oprah had a pretty inspiring story about failure to share with Harvard senior Amanda Gorman. Amanda is going to do amazing things—as Krasinski detailed, she already has, as Gorman became the youngest youth poet laureate in this country’s history at the age of 16.
“Think about a time in your life that felt like a low point at the moment, but actually changed everything for you,” she asks. Winfrey, who says she loved how the question “feels like therapy,” explained a less-than-stellar experience working at a Baltimore television station.
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“There have been several times in my life when things didn’t go the way I wanted,” she notes. “This is actually the most influential in my life, the most impactful...I was 22, I got this big job working in television as an anchor on the news in Baltimore. I was placed with an older gentleman who didn’t want me to be there, but I didn’t know that.”
She continues by explaining that she was demoted to working on a talk show on April 1, 1977, which she initially believed was an April Fools’ joke. However, it helped her become the mogul she is today.
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“I get demoted, I am humiliated, I am embarrassed...instead of firing me, they put me on the local talk show. And the day I did my first talk show, I felt like I had come home to myself,” she smiles. “Failure is an opportunity to move yourself in a different direction because you’ve learned the lessons from the first time.”
Great story and heartwarming advice from all speakers. We’re hoping SGN could brighten someone’s day today.


theroot--2020-05-05--Up to 50% off Already Discounted Items at Madewell for the Next Two Days

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theroot--2020-05-05--Trump Is a Fuckboi and Fauci Is the Homie Who’s About to Expose His Lying Ass

Back in my fuckboi days , when I had like four girlfriends , I used to do a move I called , “ divide and keep dividing.
” It looked like this : I would tell one girlfriend a lie and then I had to keep her away from anyone else who could tell her the truth because that would fuck up all my lies .
It wasn ’ t sophisticated .
It wasn ’ t even effective ; it was a Hail Mary effort from , well , a fuckboi .
I ’ ve changed .
I exfoliate now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe in the power of CBD oil .
I ’ m different now , but that doesn ’ t mean that I don ’ t know some fuckboi shit when I see it .
On Tuesday , President Trump was running his own “ divide and keep dividing ” moves when he said that he ’ d allow Dr. Anthony Fauci , the government ’ s top infectious disease expert , to appear before the Senate and not the House because the House is full of “ Trump haters.
” “ The House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bunch of Trump haters , ” the president told reporters as he was on his way to visit a Honeywell factory in Arizona , the Hill reports .
“ But Dr. Fauci will be testifying in front of the Senate , and he looks forward to doing that , ” Trump added .
“ But the House I will tell you , the House , they should be ashamed of themselves .
And , frankly , the Democrats should be ashamed , because they don ’ t want us to succeed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ can win an election.
” Think of the dynamic like this : Trump is a lying fuckboi who cheats on America with everyone that will allow it ( which is mostly Russia , North Korea and prostitutes ) .
Trump ’ s supposed boo is America but he hates her .
He lies to her and cheats on her and doesn ’ t believe in anything that she stands for .
Dr. Fauci is the neutral party who is tired of seeing America treated this way .
The Senate is the fraternity Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The House is America ’ s friends who are tired of Trump ’ s bullshit .
Trump believes that he doesn ’ t have to respect the House because he ’ s not dating them .
In fact , he complained about the House ’ s special oversight committee created to review the government ’ s response—or non-response—to the coronavirus pandemic and even singled out Reps. Maxine Waters ( D-Calif. ) and Carolyn Maloney ( D-N.Y. ) because you know Auntie Maxine is not here for Trump ’ s bullshit .
Ever .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ asshole that just changes the rules when he ’ s losing , on Monday , his administration “ issued new guidelines barring coronavirus task force members from accepting invitations to appear before congressional panels this month unless White House chief of staff Mark Meadows grants permission , ” the Hill reports .
In releasing the policy , top administration officials argued the coronavirus task force and the primary agencies responding to the pandemic need to focus their attention and resources on response efforts , and that having them testify could use up critical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agencies that during this unprecedented time our resources need to be dedicated toward the coronavirus .
At this stage we really need everybody manning their stations and prioritizing coronavirus response work , ” a senior administration official told The Hill .
The president ’ s comments Tuesday , however , signaled a willingness to allow top officials to appear before the GOP-controlled Senate , which the administration may perceive as friendlier territory than the Democratic-controlled House .
Dr. Fauci is set to appear before the GOP-led Senate Health , Education , Labor and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this hearing is coronavirus-related , it ’ ll likely be much different than the House ’ s “ Tell us exactly how Trump dropped all the balls during this pandemic ” hearing they want to have .
The Hill notes that “ There are more than 1.1 million confirmed coronavirus cases and more than 69,000 people have died in the U.S. as of Tuesday morning.
” Trump doesn ’ t want Dr. Fauci talking with America ’ s friends because Trump ’ s lies won ’ t hold up and unless Dr. Fauci @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runs the risk of being fired , then the president is going to get his way .

Back in my fuckboi days, when I had like four girlfriends, I used to do a move I called, “divide and keep dividing.”
It looked like this: I would tell one girlfriend a lie and then I had to keep her away from anyone else who could tell her the truth because that would fuck up all my lies.
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It wasn’t sophisticated. It wasn’t even effective; it was a Hail Mary effort from, well, a fuckboi. I’ve changed. I exfoliate now. I drink almond milk. I believe in the power of CBD oil. I’m different now, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t know some fuckboi shit when I see it.
On Tuesday, President Trump was running his own “divide and keep dividing” moves when he said that he’d allow Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious disease expert, to appear before the Senate and not the House because the House is full of “Trump haters.”
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“The House is a set-up. The House is a bunch of Trump haters,” the president told reporters as he was on his way to visit a Honeywell factory in Arizona, the Hill reports.
“But Dr. Fauci will be testifying in front of the Senate, and he looks forward to doing that,” Trump added. “But the House I will tell you, the House, they should be ashamed of themselves. And, frankly, the Democrats should be ashamed, because they don’t want us to succeed. They want us to fail so they can win an election.”
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Think of the dynamic like this: Trump is a lying fuckboi who cheats on America with everyone that will allow it (which is mostly Russia, North Korea and prostitutes). Trump’s supposed boo is America but he hates her. He lies to her and cheats on her and doesn’t believe in anything that she stands for. Dr. Fauci is the neutral party who is tired of seeing America treated this way. The Senate is the fraternity Trump pledged when first stepping on campus. The House is America’s friends who are tired of Trump’s bullshit.
Trump believes that he doesn’t have to respect the House because he’s not dating them. In fact, he complained about the House’s special oversight committee created to review the government’s response—or non-response—to the coronavirus pandemic and even singled out Reps. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) because you know Auntie Maxine is not here for Trump’s bullshit. Ever.
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And because Trump is the kind of asshole that just changes the rules when he’s losing, on Monday, his administration “issued new guidelines barring coronavirus task force members from accepting invitations to appear before congressional panels this month unless White House chief of staff Mark Meadows grants permission,” the Hill reports.
From the Hill:
In releasing the policy, top administration officials argued the coronavirus task force and the primary agencies responding to the pandemic need to focus their attention and resources on response efforts, and that having them testify could use up critical hours. “We’re telling agencies that during this unprecedented time our resources need to be dedicated toward the coronavirus. At this stage we really need everybody manning their stations and prioritizing coronavirus response work,” a senior administration official told The Hill. The president’s comments Tuesday, however, signaled a willingness to allow top officials to appear before the GOP-controlled Senate, which the administration may perceive as friendlier territory than the Democratic-controlled House.
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Dr. Fauci is set to appear before the GOP-led Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on May 12. While this hearing is coronavirus-related, it’ll likely be much different than the House’s “Tell us exactly how Trump dropped all the balls during this pandemic” hearing they want to have.
The Hill notes that “There are more than 1.1 million confirmed coronavirus cases and more than 69,000 people have died in the U.S. as of Tuesday morning.” Trump doesn’t want Dr. Fauci talking with America’s friends because Trump’s lies won’t hold up and unless Dr. Fauci defies the president’s orders and runs the risk of being fired, then the president is going to get his way.


theroot--2020-05-05--The Last Dance Just Confirms That Mike Is Salty About (and Threatened by) LeBron

As a piece of pop art , as a nostalgia delivery device , as a triumph in film editing and story construction , and as a coronatine monotony breaker , The Last Dance delivers .
There ’ s not much new information here for me—I became an NBA diehard in 1986 , and I saw much of what ’ s depicted here in real-time—but it ’ s still been an entertaining and fascinating watch .
Especially when rewatching things at 41 that I first experienced as a teen , and how that shift in perspective also shifts how I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For instance , when Mike hit those six threes against the Blazers in game one of the 1992 Finals , I was jumping out of my seat , my skin .
But now ?
It ’ s ... quaint seeing a guard shoot wide-open , flat-footed threes , and I ’ m thinking “ WHY ARE THEY GIVING HIM SO MUCH SPACE ?
HE ’ S NOT EVEN JUMPING !
AT LEAST PUT A HAND UP , MOTHERFUCKERS !
” ) That said , while it ’ s been branded as a documentary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sort of biographical miniseries associated with BET or Lifetime .
I wouldn ’ t quite call it propaganda , but it ’ s not quite not propaganda , either .
Because what else do you call a 10-part series where the subject approved all the footage and has the last word of commentary on it and only agreed to do it after they believed that their legacy was sincerely threatened by someone else ?
From the New York Times : But the timing of his agreeing to cooperate with the producer Mike Tollin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an article in The New York Times last week , Jordan ’ s cooperation to participate in the documentary and greenlight the release of the long-hidden footage came on the same day that James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were celebrating winning the N.B.A .
championship in 2016 .
That is some grain of salt .
“ I take a redeye to Charlotte for a meeting , I turn on ESPN in the morning as I ’ m getting dressed , and there ’ s the Cavaliers ’ parade as I ’ m heading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said of his first face-to-face meeting with Jordan and his business advisers Estee Portnoy and Curtis Polk .
“ He said yes in the room , which doesn ’ t happen too often in my business.
” In a miniseries devoid of any real bombshells or unique insights , this obsession with LeBron James is definitely one .
While Mike is in everyone ’ s head , LeBron is in his .
Michael Jordan is still the greatest NBA player , with an on-court shadow so menacing that he ’ s broken the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve conditioned themselves to only acknowledge greatness in Jordan facsimiles .
This is how Kobe Bryant ’ s legacy sneaks into a conversation it doesn ’ t have the range for , and why some twist themselves into illogical origami to make people believe that they actually believe Kawhi Leonard is the best NBA player today .
It ’ s near impossible to have a career and legacy greater than Mike did .
But it ’ s not impossible to be a better and/or more effective basketball player than he was , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and LeBron—in this context—get , the messier they are .
Maybe you disagree .
But one thing is clear , Mike himself agrees that the comparison is messy .
And messy here means valid .
He wouldn ’ t have greenlit , produced , and starred in this hagiography if he didn ’ t .
You don ’ t switch the fan on unless you feel the heat .

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

As a piece of pop art, as a nostalgia delivery device, as a triumph in film editing and story construction, and as a coronatine monotony breaker, The Last Dance delivers. There’s not much new information here for me—I became an NBA diehard in 1986, and I saw much of what’s depicted here in real-time—but it’s still been an entertaining and fascinating watch. Especially when rewatching things at 41 that I first experienced as a teen, and how that shift in perspective also shifts how I’m processing what I witnessed. (For instance, when Mike hit those six threes against the Blazers in game one of the 1992 Finals, I was jumping out of my seat, my skin. But now? It’s...quaint seeing a guard shoot wide-open, flat-footed threes, and I’m thinking “WHY ARE THEY GIVING HIM SO MUCH SPACE? HE’S NOT EVEN JUMPING! AT LEAST PUT A HAND UP, MOTHERFUCKERS!”)
That said, while it’s been branded as a documentary, it shares more elements of the sort of biographical miniseries associated with BET or Lifetime. I wouldn’t quite call it propaganda, but it’s not quite not propaganda, either. Because what else do you call a 10-part series where the subject approved all the footage and has the last word of commentary on it and only agreed to do it after they believed that their legacy was sincerely threatened by someone else?
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From the New York Times:
But the timing of his agreeing to cooperate with the producer Mike Tollin is apt: As Tollin said in an article in The New York Times last week, Jordan’s cooperation to participate in the documentary and greenlight the release of the long-hidden footage came on the same day that James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were celebrating winning the N.B.A. championship in 2016. That is some grain of salt. “I take a redeye to Charlotte for a meeting, I turn on ESPN in the morning as I’m getting dressed, and there’s the Cavaliers’ parade as I’m heading in to see Michael,” Tollin said of his first face-to-face meeting with Jordan and his business advisers Estee Portnoy and Curtis Polk. “He said yes in the room, which doesn’t happen too often in my business.”
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In a miniseries devoid of any real bombshells or unique insights, this obsession with LeBron James is definitely one. While Mike is in everyone’s head, LeBron is in his.
Michael Jordan is still the greatest NBA player, with an on-court shadow so menacing that he’s broken the brains of many basketball fans who’ve conditioned themselves to only acknowledge greatness in Jordan facsimiles. This is how Kobe Bryant’s legacy sneaks into a conversation it doesn’t have the range for, and why some twist themselves into illogical origami to make people believe that they actually believe Kawhi Leonard is the best NBA player today.
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It’s near impossible to have a career and legacy greater than Mike did. But it’s not impossible to be a better and/or more effective basketball player than he was, and the more dispassionate the comparisons between him and LeBron—in this context—get, the messier they are.
Maybe you disagree. But one thing is clear, Mike himself agrees that the comparison is messy. And messy here means valid. He wouldn’t have greenlit, produced, and starred in this hagiography if he didn’t. You don’t switch the fan on unless you feel the heat.


theroot--2020-05-05--Barack and Michelle Obama to Give Commencement Addresses During YouTube's Graduation Ceremony

Barack and Michelle Obama are set to give separate commencement addresses during YouTube ’ s live-streamed graduation ceremony , which is slated to be held on June 6 on the video platform ’ s Originals channel and their Learn @ Home site .
Per Variety , the former first couple will take part in the “ Dear Class of 2020 ” block of programming , which features a “ festival-style lineup ” with “ talks on traditional graduation-day themes mixed in with music performances.
” speeches and performances from former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice , activist Malala Yousafzai , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keys , Zendaya , Chloe x Halle , YouTube beauty guru Jackie Aina , Lady Gaga , K-Pop group BTS and many more will take place during the stream and during the event ’ s afterparty .
President Obama confirmed the news on his Instagram and noted he ’ ll also be taking part in two more graduation exercises in addition to YouTube ’ s event : “ Show Me Your Walk : HBCU Edition ” and as the speaker for Graduate Together ’ s High School Commencement ceremony .
Both of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I ’ ve always loved joining commencements .
The culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice , ” Obama wrote in his caption .
The beloved former president had been widely implored to give this year ’ s virtual commencement addresses .
“ Even if we can ’ t get together in person this year , Michelle and I are excited to celebrate the nationwide Class of 2020 and recognize this milestone with you and your loved ones , ” he added .
Michelle echoed the sentiment with a social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I know that none of you imagined you would be closing this chapter of your life through a computer or phone screen .
But I still want to make sure you still get the celebration you deserve.
” In addition to giving speeches , Mrs. Obama ’ s Reach Higher initiative will host an hour of entertainment to kick off the festivities .
Reach Higher aims to inspire underrepresented U.S. students to complete their education past high school , whether through a “ professional training program , a community college , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the military , ” per a press release provided by YouTube regarding the event .
“ Graduation is a tradition that students and families look forward to and with the current state of the world , YouTube is lending some inspiration in the form of a virtual commencement , ” said Global Head of Original Content for YouTube , Susanne Daniels .
“ We hope bringing together noteworthy , influential speakers along with performances from some of their favorite artists will provide encouragement for the students who have worked so hard to get @ @ @

Barack and Michelle Obama are set to give separate commencement addresses during YouTube’s live-streamed graduation ceremony, which is slated to be held on June 6 on the video platform’s Originals channel and their Learn@Home site.
Per Variety, the former first couple will take part in the “Dear Class of 2020” block of programming, which features a “festival-style lineup” with “talks on traditional graduation-day themes mixed in with music performances.” speeches and performances from former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, activist Malala Yousafzai, Kelly Rowland, Kerry Washington, Alicia Keys, Zendaya, Chloe x Halle, YouTube beauty guru Jackie Aina, Lady Gaga, K-Pop group BTS and many more will take place during the stream and during the event’s afterparty.
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President Obama confirmed the news on his Instagram and noted he’ll also be taking part in two more graduation exercises in addition to YouTube’s event: “Show Me Your Walk: HBCU Edition ” and as the speaker for Graduate Together’s High School Commencement ceremony. Both of those events will take place on May 16.
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“I’ve always loved joining commencements. The culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice,” Obama wrote in his caption. The beloved former president had been widely implored to give this year’s virtual commencement addresses. “Even if we can’t get together in person this year, Michelle and I are excited to celebrate the nationwide Class of 2020 and recognize this milestone with you and your loved ones,” he added.
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Michelle echoed the sentiment with a social media post of her own, writing “I know that none of you imagined you would be closing this chapter of your life through a computer or phone screen. But I still want to make sure you still get the celebration you deserve.”
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In addition to giving speeches, Mrs. Obama’s Reach Higher initiative will host an hour of entertainment to kick off the festivities. Reach Higher aims to inspire underrepresented U.S. students to complete their education past high school, whether through a “professional training program, a community college, a four-year college or university, or in the military,” per a press release provided by YouTube regarding the event.
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“Graduation is a tradition that students and families look forward to and with the current state of the world, YouTube is lending some inspiration in the form of a virtual commencement,” said Global Head of Original Content for YouTube, Susanne Daniels. “We hope bringing together noteworthy, influential speakers along with performances from some of their favorite artists will provide encouragement for the students who have worked so hard to get here.”


theroot--2020-05-05--You Don't Have to Be a Mom to Get 30% off Reebok's Sitewide Sale

Reebok is offering a great sale for Mother ’ s Day if you still need something for a sporty mom @ @ @ @ @ is that it is sitewide with the code MOM , so you can grab a @ @ @ @ @ sweats for yourself with a 30 % discount .
This code even works on everything @ @ @ @ @ That could be over 50 % off the regular price in some cases .
This @ @ @ @ @ ’ s special collections and collaborations like those with the UFC , CrossFit , and @ @ @ @ @ on all orders over $ 25 .
The sale ends on May 11th .

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Reebok is offering a great sale for Mother’s Day if you still need something for a sporty mom. But the real beauty is that it is sitewide with the code MOM, so you can grab a new pair of sneakers or sweats for yourself with a 30% discount.
This code even works on everything in the sale section. That could be over 50% off the regular price in some cases. This code also works on Reebok’s special collections and collaborations like those with the UFC, CrossFit, and Gigi Hadid.
Free shipping on all orders over $25. The sale ends on May 11th.


theroot--2020-05-05--Big Beauty Tuesday: I Get It From My Mama

Another Mother ’ s Day dawns this Sunday , and if you ’ re lucky enough to have a loving matriarch still physically present in your life , no doubt you ’ re holding her that much closer this year ( virtually , of course ) .
The COVID crisis has made us all reflect on how precious life is and how much we should honor and cherish our loved ones—and I don ’ t know about you , but in the immortal words of The Intruders , “ I ’ ll always love my mama ; she ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if you had a great mom or maternal figure , you owe her a huge debt of gratitude .
In fact , I owe mine not only 36 hours of labor but my entire career : my mom allowed me to learn at her feet in her decades-long career as a television news journalist and producer .
She also taught me the elements of style ( Strunk and White double entendre intended ) .
While she ’ s never considered herself a fashion plate , my mom unwittingly gave me some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cut and quality of a garment to the weight of a fabric , to how to perfectly apply liquid eyeliner and lashes , she was my first beauty influencer .
So , as we celebrate Mother ’ s Day 2020 in quarantine , I drew some inspiration from New York City ’ s Makeup Museum .
The venue was scheduled to open its doors this month on the city ’ s Lower East Side ; instead , they , like many of us , are learning to pivot and be patient as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In April , they launched their # GenerationsOfBeauty campaign , encouraging followers and makeup enthusiasts to speak to the influential elders in their life about their own iconic beauty moments , and of course , I couldn ’ t resist the opportunity to launch our Big Beauty Tuesday video series with my own riff on the concept , because ...
I get it from my mama .
Happy Mother ’ s Day from The Glow Up !

Maiysha Kai on The Glow Up, shared by Maiysha Kai to The Root

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theroot--2020-05-05--OWN's Greenleaf Is 'Goin' Up Yonder'—5th and Final Season to Premiere in June

It looks like the dramatic lives of the Greenleafs are coming to a conclusion .
That ’ s right , the popular OWN show following the megachurch family is officially ending for good with its upcoming fifth season .
OWN gives us the scoop on what to expect in the final season , in a press release provided to The Root : The Greenleafs attempt to maintain a united front in the face of losing their church to Bob Whitmore and Harmony and Hope Ministries , but secrets past and present create what could be fatal fractures in the family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues working to mend his rift with Lady Mae while , day by day , Harmony and Hope ’ s grip on Calvary tightens .
Greenleaf stars Merle Dandridge ( The Night Shift ) as Grace Greenleaf ; Keith David ( Community ) as Bishop James Greenleaf ; Lynn Whitfield ( The Josephine Baker Story ) as Lady Mae Greenleaf ; Kim Hawthorne ( Rake ) as Kerissa Greenleaf ; Lamman Rucker ( Meet the Browns ) as Jacob Greenleaf ; and Deborah Joy Winans ( Whitney ) as Charity Greenleaf-Satterjee .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accompaniment , there ’ s a trailer for the upcoming season , as well !
The teaser features an original recording of “ Goin Up Yonder ” by Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Tramaine Hawkins .
Executive produced by Oprah Winfrey , Craig Wright and Clement Virgo , Greenleaf has had quite a run , scoring # 1 in the ratings in original scripted series on ad-supported cable for African-American women and African-American viewers period and No .
4 in the same category for all women ages 25-54 .
With this designation , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday nights among African-American women and African-American households .
The series also won NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Drama Series ( 2020 ) , Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series ( Whitfield in 2019 and 2020 ) and its soundtrack won the Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album ( Traditional or Contemporary ) award in 2018 .
If you need to catch up on the past 4 seasons , they ’ re all currently available on Netflix .
The fifth and final season of Greenleaf premieres on OWN in June .

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

It looks like the dramatic lives of the Greenleafs are coming to a conclusion. That’s right, the popular OWN show following the megachurch family is officially ending for good with its upcoming fifth season.
OWN gives us the scoop on what to expect in the final season, in a press release provided to The Root:
The Greenleafs attempt to maintain a united front in the face of losing their church to Bob Whitmore and Harmony and Hope Ministries, but secrets past and present create what could be fatal fractures in the family’s fragile foundation. The Bishop continues working to mend his rift with Lady Mae while, day by day, Harmony and Hope’s grip on Calvary tightens. Greenleaf stars Merle Dandridge (The Night Shift) as Grace Greenleaf; Keith David (Community) as Bishop James Greenleaf; Lynn Whitfield (The Josephine Baker Story) as Lady Mae Greenleaf; Kim Hawthorne (Rake) as Kerissa Greenleaf; Lamman Rucker (Meet the Browns) as Jacob Greenleaf; and Deborah Joy Winans (Whitney) as Charity Greenleaf-Satterjee.
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And just in case you need a visual accompaniment, there’s a trailer for the upcoming season, as well! The teaser features an original recording of “Goin Up Yonder” by Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Tramaine Hawkins.
Greenleaf: The Final Season Begins in June / Oprah Winfrey Network (YouTube)
Executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, Craig Wright and Clement Virgo, Greenleaf has had quite a run, scoring #1 in the ratings in original scripted series on ad-supported cable for African-American women and African-American viewers period and No. 4 in the same category for all women ages 25-54. With this designation, the series made OWN the leading cable network on Tuesday nights among African-American women and African-American households. The series also won NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Drama Series (2020), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Whitfield in 2019 and 2020) and its soundtrack won the Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album (Traditional or Contemporary) award in 2018.
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If you need to catch up on the past 4 seasons, they’re all currently available on Netflix. The fifth and final season of Greenleaf premieres on OWN in June.


theroot--2020-05-05--Essence and Naomi Campbell Celebrate Their 50th Birthdays Together—With a Supermodel Self-Portrait

Two paragons of black beauty turn 50 this month , and as much of the world continues to shelter-in-place , Essence magazine and Naomi Campbell are celebrating their joint milestone together—yet apart—as the soon-to-be 50-year-old supermodel provided a series of “ self-portraits in isolation ” for the magazine ’ s May/June special collector ’ s issue .
It wasn ’ t the plan , but it ’ s a historic and appropriate first for a magazine that has meant so much to black women and black culture , at large .
So , too , has Campbell , whose now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beauty standards alike .
We have no idea how Campbell had originally intended to celebrate her birthday on May 22 ( no doubt fabulously ) , but she as did her own hair , makeup , styling and photography ( on her iPhone ! )
for this landmark issue , she took the opportunity to graciously pay tribute to the many talented creatives whose careers have been placed on indefinite hold by the coronavirus outbreak .
“ It was a very special honor and unusual experience for me to be able to shoot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ 50th Anniversary Issue , ” Campbell tells Essence .
“ While it was a sad reminder for me of all the people in media and production who are not able to work due to the coronavirus , it also brought me hope and encouragement to know that our people and our infrastructures are resilient.
” Essence likely planned to physically celebrate its golden anniversary this July 4th weekend at the 26th annual Essence Festival , the citywide event that transforms New Orleans into a mecca for black women across the world .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans have been changed or canceled by COVID-19 .
While Essence Fest is currently scheduled to resume in 2021 , Richelieu Dennis , founder and chair of Essence Ventures , the parent company of Essence , reflected on the magazine ’ s tremendous legacy as the longest-running black media platform and its indelible impact upon a half-century of black culture via a statement released to The Root .
Our nation and our world are enduring a crisis at a scale that our generation has never seen , but this time also reminds us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ innovation and community—which have sustained Essence for 50 years and will help ensure it thrives for the next 50 advancing global black culture , economic inclusion and ownership .
We could not be more excited to mark the 50th Anniversary of Essence as a 100 percent black-owned business that has not only revolutionized the publishing and media industries , but that has also become a cultural institution and home for black women and communities globally .
Since its inaugural issue in May 1970 , Essence has expanded beyond the pages of a ground-breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and digital and brand extensions including the unparalleled Essence Festival of Culture , Essence Black Women in Hollywood , Essence.com , Essence Studios , industry-recognized podcasts , television specials , books and more .
We have been able to do this because of our uncompromising focus on the evolving needs of our community and our community ’ s unyielding support of us .
While we have shifted the majority of the Essence 50th Anniversary activities and engagements to 2021 , this incredible special collector ’ s edition issue marks the beginning of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community , achievement , progress and the work that remains to be done .
As we well know , the COVID crisis has affected our communities more than most .
As Essence ’ s golden anniversary coincides with a moment of intense uncertainty and instability in our nation , the magazine tells us it is “ also inviting its community into the coverage and conversation by sharing their own COVID-19 stories ” on its website .
According to Essence ’ s statement , the 50th Anniversary Collector ’ s Edition also includes : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share their personal journeys of adjusting to the new reality of social isolation in these challenging times .
Despite differing experiences , the essays have a common thread of what Essence staff and the world are looking to for hope .
• Essence Uncovered : 50 Years : Essence compiles its most iconic covers along with an essay/timeline on its evolution over the last five decades .
The package illustrates Essence ’ s impact , as well as the impact of those whose stories graced its pages .
• Power—State of Black Women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deep dive into how black women are doing and how their lives have changed over the last five decades across its key verticals—Fashion , Beauty , Culture , Power ( News + Wealth ) and Thrive ( Lifestyle , Wellness + Love ) .
• Ageless Beauties : # ThisIs50 : In this fan-favorite feature , Essence invites eight readers from across the nation who , like Essence , are turning 50 this year for an exclusive photoshoot and beauty spread .
“ For 50 years , Essence has showcased the brilliance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black women , and now more than ever , in these unprecedented times , that is on display , ” says MoAna Luu , Essence Chief Content & Creative Officer .
“ In our Golden Anniversary issue , we are taking the best of the past , bringing it to the present and showing what our future looks like beyond the pages .
... At Essence , our approach to what we do and how we serve is timeless—reflecting and celebrating our culture and telling the truth with open hearts and open minds.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Campbell says it best : “ We are rooted in knowledge and creativity and continue to take back full control of our narratives .
We will come out of this stronger than ever .
Happy Anniversary Essence Magazine .
As we both turn the century together.
” For more on the 50th Anniversary Collector ’ s Edition/May-June issue , visit Essence .

Two paragons of black beauty turn 50 this month, and as much of the world continues to shelter-in-place, Essence magazine and Naomi Campbell are celebrating their joint milestone together—yet apart—as the soon-to-be 50-year-old supermodel provided a series of “self-portraits in isolation” for the magazine’s May/June special collector’s issue.
It wasn’t the plan, but it’s a historic and appropriate first for a magazine that has meant so much to black women and black culture, at large. So, too, has Campbell, whose now 30-plus year career has diversified catwalks and beauty standards alike. We have no idea how Campbell had originally intended to celebrate her birthday on May 22 (no doubt fabulously), but she as did her own hair, makeup, styling and photography (on her iPhone!) for this landmark issue, she took the opportunity to graciously pay tribute to the many talented creatives whose careers have been placed on indefinite hold by the coronavirus outbreak.
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“It was a very special honor and unusual experience for me to be able to shoot and style my own cover for Essence’ 50th Anniversary Issue,” Campbell tells Essence. “While it was a sad reminder for me of all the people in media and production who are not able to work due to the coronavirus, it also brought me hope and encouragement to know that our people and our infrastructures are resilient.”
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Essence likely planned to physically celebrate its golden anniversary this July 4th weekend at the 26th annual Essence Festival, the citywide event that transforms New Orleans into a mecca for black women across the world. Of course, that and countless other plans have been changed or canceled by COVID-19. While Essence Fest is currently scheduled to resume in 2021, Richelieu Dennis, founder and chair of Essence Ventures, the parent company of Essence, reflected on the magazine’s tremendous legacy as the longest-running black media platform and its indelible impact upon a half-century of black culture via a statement released to The Root.
Our nation and our world are enduring a crisis at a scale that our generation has never seen, but this time also reminds us of the power of our resilience, innovation and community—which have sustained Essence for 50 years and will help ensure it thrives for the next 50 advancing global black culture, economic inclusion and ownership. We could not be more excited to mark the 50th Anniversary of Essence as a 100 percent black-owned business that has not only revolutionized the publishing and media industries, but that has also become a cultural institution and home for black women and communities globally. Since its inaugural issue in May 1970, Essence has expanded beyond the pages of a ground-breaking flagship magazine to multi-platform stages, experiences, and digital and brand extensions including the unparalleled Essence Festival of Culture, Essence Black Women in Hollywood, Essence.com, Essence Studios, industry-recognized podcasts, television specials, books and more. We have been able to do this because of our uncompromising focus on the evolving needs of our community and our community’s unyielding support of us. While we have shifted the majority of the Essence 50th Anniversary activities and engagements to 2021, this incredible special collector’s edition issue marks the beginning of our milestone celebration of black culture, community, achievement, progress and the work that remains to be done.
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As we well know, the COVID crisis has affected our communities more than most. As Essence’s golden anniversary coincides with a moment of intense uncertainty and instability in our nation, the magazine tells us it is “also inviting its community into the coverage and conversation by sharing their own COVID-19 stories” on its website. According to Essence’s statement, the 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition also includes:
COVID-19 Essay Feature: Essence editors share their personal journeys of adjusting to the new reality of social isolation in these challenging times. Despite differing experiences, the essays have a common thread of what Essence staff and the world are looking to for hope.
Essence editors share their personal journeys of adjusting to the new reality of social isolation in these challenging times. Despite differing experiences, the essays have a common thread of what Essence staff and the world are looking to for hope. Essence Uncovered: 50 Years: Essence compiles its most iconic covers along with an essay/timeline on its evolution over the last five decades. The package illustrates Essence’s impact, as well as the impact of those whose stories graced its pages.
Essence compiles its most iconic covers along with an essay/timeline on its evolution over the last five decades. The package illustrates Essence’s impact, as well as the impact of those whose stories graced its pages. Power—State of Black Women: By the Numbers: Essence takes a deep dive into how black women are doing and how their lives have changed over the last five decades across its key verticals—Fashion, Beauty, Culture, Power (News + Wealth) and Thrive (Lifestyle, Wellness + Love).
Essence takes a deep dive into how black women are doing and how their lives have changed over the last five decades across its key verticals—Fashion, Beauty, Culture, Power (News + Wealth) and Thrive (Lifestyle, Wellness + Love). Ageless Beauties: #ThisIs50: In this fan-favorite feature, Essence invites eight readers from across the nation who, like Essence, are turning 50 this year for an exclusive photoshoot and beauty spread.
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“For 50 years, Essence has showcased the brilliance, beauty, power and resilience of black women, and now more than ever, in these unprecedented times, that is on display,” says MoAna Luu, Essence Chief Content & Creative Officer. “In our Golden Anniversary issue, we are taking the best of the past, bringing it to the present and showing what our future looks like beyond the pages. ... At Essence, our approach to what we do and how we serve is timeless—reflecting and celebrating our culture and telling the truth with open hearts and open minds.”
But perhaps Essence’s birthday-mate Campbell says it best:
“We are rooted in knowledge and creativity and continue to take back full control of our narratives. We will come out of this stronger than ever. Happy Anniversary Essence Magazine. As we both turn the century together.”
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For more on the 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition/May-June issue, visit Essence.


theroot--2020-05-05--George Conway Video Places Coronavirus Mishaps on Trump; President Calls Him 'Moonface' in Twitter R

George Conway Video Places Coronavirus Mishaps on Trump; President Calls Him 'Moonface' in Twitter Rage

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway is Trump ’ s mouthpiece .
She is a news outlet favorite because she can spin any Trump fuckup into a beautiful word salad of bullshit .
It ’ s truly a skill .
George T. Conway III is a prominent attorney and arguably Trump ’ s biggest adversary .
He constantly trolls Trump on Twitter .
He even co-founded a super PAC of Republicans that don ’ t fuck with Trump .
Kellyanne Conway and George Conway are married .
Somehow , they make it work .
On Monday , the Lincoln Project , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formed with former GOP strategist Steve Schmidt , released a video that placed the blame on Trump and his staff for the spread and mishandling of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak .
According to the Washington Post , the video called “ Mourning in America , ” a play on President Ronald Reagan ’ s famous “ Morning in America ” 1984 campaign ad , claims that Trump ignored the deadly virus , which has lead to tens of thousands of deaths .
Considered a classic of the genre , the Reagan reelection ad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to work and getting married .
It ended with the words : “ It ’ s morning again in America , and under the leadership of President Reagan , our country is prouder and stronger and better .
Why would we ever want to return to where we were less than four short years ago ?
” “ Mourning in America ” is dystopian , showing dilapidated houses , a worried man in a hospital corridor , head in hands , a sick person being wheeled on a gurney , vacant industrial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compensation , crowds of Americans lined up wearing masks and scenes from a Trump speech .
It concludes with these words : “ There ’ s mourning in America .
And under the leadership of Donald Trump , our country is weaker , sicker and poorer .
And now , Americans are asking , ‘ If we have another four years like this , will there even be an America ?
’ ” Well , of course , that pissed Trump off to the height of pisstivity .
I have it on good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I mean my mind ) the events that took place the morning that Trump realized the video that was going viral was about him : Around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday , South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham was awakened from his slumber by the sounds of Trump yelling .
Graham reportedly hopped from his youth bed , which is kept at the end of Trump ’ s sleeping coffin , and ran to get his lord a chalice or warm baby goat blood .
Graham gave Trump the chalice , which he promptly poured on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already begun to bend forward for the morning ritual of Trump kicking his bare buttocks a minimum of 15 times when he realized his master was sullen .
Trump was looking into his phone , seething .
Around 12:46 a.m. , Trump began firing off a series of rage-tweets attacking the Lincoln Project as “ LOSERS ” before going in on Kellyanne ’ s husband .
“ I don ’ t know what Kellyanne did to her deranged loser of a husband , Moonface , ” Trump tweeted , “ but it must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t stop there ; he also called Conway a Rhino , which he misspelled as RINO , because Trump is a goddamn idiot who ...
Managing Editor Genetta Adams : Stephen , I know that Trump has a spelling issue but “ RINO ” stands for “ Republicans in name only.
” Me : But what about his ... his ... coronavirus handling !
?
( slowly hangs up phone . )
“ Evan McMullin , whom Trump called “ Evan ‘ McMuffin ’ McMullin , ” is a former CIA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2016 presidential election .
“ Reed Galvin ” is presumably a reference to Reed Galen , a former Republican strategist and Lincoln Project co-organizer .
Jennifer Horn is former chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party , ” the Post reports .
Conway has been a consistent thorn in Trump ’ s side .
He ’ s a contributing columnist to the Washington Post ’ s opinion section and most , if not all , of his columns have been about what a dumpster fire the president and his administration has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ describes him as fucking idiot who isn ’ t capable of running the show set for the Chuck E. Cheese robot singers .
The Post notes that Conway had a field day dancing on the remains of Trump ’ s dumb-ass comments about the use of disinfectant to treat COVID-19 by injections and bringing light inside the body .
Before Trump ’ s latest Conway-rage , the last time Trump lashed out at Kellyanne ’ s husband was over a year ago , when he called him the “ husband from hell !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his common-law marriage to Vladimir Putin , whom he affectionately calls , “ Vladdy.
” But the Lincoln Project was built for this .
After noticing that Trump was up hate-tweeting , they sent him a nice message of their own : “ Since you are awake and trolling the internet , ” it said , “ here is a little bedtime story just for you , ” attaching the “ Mourning in America ” video .

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway is Trump’s mouthpiece. She is a news outlet favorite because she can spin any Trump fuckup into a beautiful word salad of bullshit. It’s truly a skill.
George T. Conway III is a prominent attorney and arguably Trump’s biggest adversary. He constantly trolls Trump on Twitter. He even co-founded a super PAC of Republicans that don’t fuck with Trump.
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Kellyanne Conway and George Conway are married. Somehow, they make it work.
On Monday, the Lincoln Project, Conway’s super PAC that he formed with former GOP strategist Steve Schmidt, released a video that placed the blame on Trump and his staff for the spread and mishandling of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. According to the Washington Post, the video called “Mourning in America,” a play on President Ronald Reagan’s famous “Morning in America” 1984 campaign ad, claims that Trump ignored the deadly virus, which has lead to tens of thousands of deaths.
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From the Post:
Considered a classic of the genre, the Reagan reelection ad showed happy prosperous Americans, smiling, going to work and getting married. It ended with the words: “It’s morning again in America, and under the leadership of President Reagan, our country is prouder and stronger and better. Why would we ever want to return to where we were less than four short years ago?” “Mourning in America” is dystopian, showing dilapidated houses, a worried man in a hospital corridor, head in hands, a sick person being wheeled on a gurney, vacant industrial buildings, a man applying for unemployment compensation, crowds of Americans lined up wearing masks and scenes from a Trump speech. It concludes with these words: “There’s mourning in America. And under the leadership of Donald Trump, our country is weaker, sicker and poorer. And now, Americans are asking, ‘If we have another four years like this, will there even be an America?’”
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Well, of course, that pissed Trump off to the height of pisstivity. I have it on good authority (and by good authority, I mean my mind) the events that took place the morning that Trump realized the video that was going viral was about him:
Around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham was awakened from his slumber by the sounds of Trump yelling. Graham reportedly hopped from his youth bed, which is kept at the end of Trump’s sleeping coffin, and ran to get his lord a chalice or warm baby goat blood. Graham gave Trump the chalice, which he promptly poured on Lindsey’s head, who had already begun to bend forward for the morning ritual of Trump kicking his bare buttocks a minimum of 15 times when he realized his master was sullen. Trump was looking into his phone, seething.
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Around 12:46 a.m., Trump began firing off a series of rage-tweets attacking the Lincoln Project as “LOSERS” before going in on Kellyanne’s husband.
“I don’t know what Kellyanne did to her deranged loser of a husband, Moonface,” Trump tweeted, “but it must have been really bad.”
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And Trump didn’t stop there; he also called Conway a Rhino, which he misspelled as RINO, because Trump is a goddamn idiot who...
Managing Editor Genetta Adams: Stephen, I know that Trump has a spelling issue but “RINO” stands for “Republicans in name only.”
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Me: But what about his...his...coronavirus handling!? (slowly hangs up phone.)
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“Evan McMullin, whom Trump called “Evan ‘McMuffin’ McMullin,” is a former CIA officer who ran as an independent in the 2016 presidential election. “Reed Galvin” is presumably a reference to Reed Galen, a former Republican strategist and Lincoln Project co-organizer. Jennifer Horn is former chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party,” the Post reports.
Conway has been a consistent thorn in Trump’s side. He’s a contributing columnist to the Washington Post’s opinion section and most, if not all, of his columns have been about what a dumpster fire the president and his administration has been. The Post notes that Conway often describes him as fucking idiot who isn’t capable of running the show set for the Chuck E. Cheese robot singers.
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The Post notes that Conway had a field day dancing on the remains of Trump’s dumb-ass comments about the use of disinfectant to treat COVID-19 by injections and bringing light inside the body.
Before Trump’s latest Conway-rage, the last time Trump lashed out at Kellyanne’s husband was over a year ago, when he called him the “husband from hell!”—and Trump would know, considering his common-law marriage to Vladimir Putin, whom he affectionately calls, “Vladdy.”
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But the Lincoln Project was built for this. After noticing that Trump was up hate-tweeting, they sent him a nice message of their own: “Since you are awake and trolling the internet,” it said, “here is a little bedtime story just for you,” attaching the “Mourning in America” video.


theroot--2020-05-05--Ring in the Spring With an Extra 25% off Sale Items at Anthropologie

The best Anthropologie sales for May 2020 have arrived .
We ’ ve rounded up our favorite deals at Anthropologie right now , but they ’ re even better than the already-discounted prices below suggest .
That ’ s because all sale items are an additional 25 % off right now , and you ’ ll see the lower price once the items are in your cart .
There ’ s also free standard shipping for orders over $ 50 and free returns for US orders , so try out some new styles !
Dress like an auto mechanic… but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vibe I get from the Emerson Utility Jumpsuit , which looks like it ’ s built for some rugged work , yet is softened considerably by this Dusty Violet color palette ( it ’ s also available in Washed Grey ) .
It ’ s down $ 78 from the list price .
• None Buy it now for $ 100 If you don ’ t have a beautiful pair of Scandinavian clog sandals in your closet , now ’ s the time to change that .
Anthropologie has chopped nearly $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoes , which the maker believes have “ their own unique stories to tell.
” We imagine you could create a few great stories in these shoes , too .
• None Buy it now for $ 230 I think we ’ ve done it : we ’ ve found the most eye-catching piece of apparel on the entire Anthropologie website .
The company ’ s own Essential Slim Trousers surely are essential if you ’ re on the hunt for something truly striking and memorable , and they ’ re all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on saving $ 50 off the usual price right now .
• None Buy it now for $ 60 Here ’ s an accent pillow that ’ s perfect for spring—even if you ’ ll spend much of it indoors .
The bright , neon yellow is ideal for the season , while the mountain-like embroidered details could help keep you thinking ahead to your next outdoors adventure .
Customer reviews are uniformly positive , and right now it ’ s $ 33 off .
• None Buy it now for $ 45 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skirt , a jacquard with a beautiful floral pattern and a flounced hem .
There may not be a whole lot to go out and do right now , but this would still be the perfect late spring attire for a nice , socially-distanced stroll .
• None Buy it now for $ 100 Strike a unique look with Marimekko ’ s Huokaus Tunic , which features a charming , freehand-painted print and a distinctive silhouette .
According to Anthropologie , “ it ’ s a feminine favorite that pairs with crisp sneakers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s marked down $ 95 off of the list price .
• None Buy it now for $ 130 This beautiful maxi dress can be dressed up or down with the right shoes and accessories .
The puffed sleeve and daring neckline make it both sophisticated and sexy .
The light polyester material and long sleeves give it longevity even into the summer for a chilly night .
Right now it ’ s $ 120 off .
The sleeves give this simple silhouette a little flare and fun .
It ’ s soft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leggings .
I ’ m a sucker for a sharp black and white stripe but it comes in four other colors that will blend right into anything already in your closet .
A flirty speckled dress is a must and this one is per fect for day to night .
The deep V-neckline and cinched but giving waist make it friendly to many forms .
There ’ s definitely something vintage and modern about the black and white option .
There ’ s also a blue , green , and white flower print @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll absolutely get you ready for a spring fling .
• None Buy it now for $ 5 0 Peasant blouses are timeless and work for so many shapes , and this Michaela one is no exception .
The flower print comes in neutral colors and would look marvelous over a pair of skinny white jeans .
The 70s inspiration says let it flow with high-waisted bell bottoms , but who are we to judge ?
• None Buy it now for $ 3 0 Show your pup some extra love and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Ware of the Dog ’ s Heart Dog Sweater .
This adorable knit wool sweater has a pair of bold red hearts on it to share some of that love with the world around you , and it ’ s $ 29 off the list price .
• None Buy it now for $ 55

Sheilah Villari and Andrew Hayward on Kinja Deals, shared by Ignacia to The Root

Featured Deal: Aleksi Faux Fur Throw Blanket | $90
Anthropologie has announced a great list of deals for September 2021!
The bohemian retailer is clearing through its products with bonus savings right now. For a limited time, shoppers can also get free shipping and returns, and free express shipping on app orders over $150.
At Kinja Deals, we have selected a few of our favorite items that we think you should cash in on sooner, rather than later.
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The season of getting cozy on the sofa is fast approaching and what better way to do that than with a new blanket. This luxurious faux fur throw comes in 6 colors to vibe with your decor. It’s super soft to make sure your next binge session or football Sunday is the comfiest.
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Don’t you want to say goodbye to dark circles once and for all? Then, try the Patchology Served Chilled Rose Eye Gels. They’re made with antioxidants from strawberry extract and grape-sourced resveratrol to soothe your skin. Plus, it has a dash of hyaluronic acid for a bit of hydration.
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The online exclusive Pointelle Wide-Leg Pants are a great, breezy addition to your summer wardrobe. Available in clay and blue, this garment is made with a cool, super stylish fabric that can be paired with a cami or bralette. Aside from standard sizing, it also comes in petite.
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Look cute as can be with this rose-colored smocked cami. This garment will evoke nostalgia for lazy days and can be easily be layered as fall approaches. Plus, the adjustable shoulder bow ties make for an extra sweet accessory. Note that it is recommended to hand wash this cami to ensure it lasts as long as possible.
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Who doesn’t love a good picnic? The Business & Pleasure Co. Cooler Bag can be easily taken to the park on a warm fall afternoon. It is made from leftover premium canvas, so it’s super eco-friendly. Note that this bag comes in four different color options, so you have plenty to choose from.
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The Pilcro Breezy Split-Back Tee is a beautiful, effortless shirt available in this brilliant yellow color. It comes with words embroidered in the fabric with multi-colored stitching as a whimsical touch. This piece is part of Anthropologie’s exclusive Pilcro label, known for offering versatile style in ultra-flattering silhouettes.
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Even in fall, you need a good pair of sneakers and even better if they are colorful. These beautiful platform sneakers from LA-based designer Jeff Campbell definitely fit the bill. There are still plenty of warm days and cools nights to rock a sweet pair of flowery kicks.
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It’s time to look dainty! Get the Let Me Be Lace Peplum Tank to add a little bit of lace mystery to your life. This silhouette is timeless with classic, feminine details added as the frosting on top. It has a scalloped, peplum hem for a breezy, romantic feel that can be dressed up or dressed down. And let’s not forget about that beadwork!
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Pilcro really does offer some of the best denim products at Anthropologie. This brand delivers versatile and comfy items, crafted from premium denim. This pair of jeans is no exception. Style it with a boho blouse, or a breezy button-down. And, let’s not even get started on that ultra-flattering fit!
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The Ruffled Floral Maxi Dress comes in a gorgeous, rich green fabric with a flower pattern stitched along the bottom half. Its botanical flourish is a great outfit to wear to the mall, beach, or outdoor dinner. Stylists recommend pairing it with a pair of oversized sunglasses and a silk headband for an ultra retro look.
This story was originally published by Sheilah Villari on 03/24/2020 and updated with new information by her on 09/13/2021.


theroot--2020-05-05--Billboard Big Breaks: Kid Cudi Lands His 1st No. 1 Hit and Megan Thee Stallion Scores Her 1st Top 10

Kid Cudi and Megan Thee Stallion are having a good week .
In fact , it ’ s a historic week for both artists , in regards to personal career milestones .
According to Billboard , Cudi has finally achieved his first number one hit ( he ’ s been in the game over a decade ! )
with “ The Scotts ” while Meg landed in the Top Ten for the first time with “ Savage ( Remix ) .
” “ The Scotts ” is a song by Cudi ( born Scott Mescudi ) and Travis Scott and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact that both artists have “ Scott ” in their names .
Get it ?
!
As for the chart-topper , Billboard breaks it down : ” The Scotts ” likewise launches at No .
1 on the Streaming Songs chart , with 42.2 million U.S. streams in the week ending April 30 , according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data .
It also bows at No .
1 on Digital Song Sales , with 67,000 downloads sold in the same span ( helped by 15 physical configurations available during the tracking week in Scott @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could purchase it on CD , cassette or vinyl along with a digital download ; the download would be sent to consumers upon purchase , with physical versions due to arrive in six or more weeks ) .
Cudi was obviously very excited about the news , taking to Twitter on Monday .
“ This means so much to me !
!
!
” he exclaimed .
“ I ’ ve been in this game for 12 years and I finally did this [ with ] my muthafuckin ’ brother !
” Meg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debut—and what a debut it was , as she landed in the Top 5 with her “ Savage Remix , ” featuring Beyoncé !
She also tweeted in celebration but expressed extra excitement on Instagram .
“ I really want to cry right now , like oh my god !
!
!
!
This is my first top 10 bitch ; my first top 5 !
!
!
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Likeeeeee hottiessss we really doing this shit !
We ain ’ t never give up , we doing everything they said we wouldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote on Instagram on Monday , noting how emotional she was .
Billboard also crunched the numbers for Meg : Megan Thee Stallion achieves her first Hot 100 top 10 , as “ Savage ” surges 14-4 following the midday , April 29 release of its remix with Beyoncé ( a day before the streaming and sales chart tracking week ended ) .
It roars 8-2 on Digital Song Sales ( 26,000 , up 160 % ) , 8-3 on Streaming Songs ( 26.9 million , up 48 % ) and 36-18 on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 52 % ) , sweeping the Hot 100 's top Sales , Streaming and Airplay Gainer awards .
Megan Thee Stallion previously hit a No .
11 Hot 100 high with “ Hot Girl Summer , ” featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ ign , last August .

Kid Cudi and Megan Thee Stallion are having a good week. In fact, it’s a historic week for both artists, in regards to personal career milestones.
According to Billboard, Cudi has finally achieved his first number one hit (he’s been in the game over a decade!) with “The Scotts” while Meg landed in the Top Ten for the first time with “Savage (Remix).”
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“The Scotts” is a song by Cudi (born Scott Mescudi) and Travis Scott and the title is a play on the fact that both artists have “Scott” in their names. Get it?!
As for the chart-topper, Billboard breaks it down:
”The Scotts” likewise launches at No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart, with 42.2 million U.S. streams in the week ending April 30, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. It also bows at No. 1 on Digital Song Sales, with 67,000 downloads sold in the same span (helped by 15 physical configurations available during the tracking week in Scott’s official webstore, where consumers could purchase it on CD, cassette or vinyl along with a digital download; the download would be sent to consumers upon purchase, with physical versions due to arrive in six or more weeks).
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Cudi was obviously very excited about the news, taking to Twitter on Monday.
“This means so much to me!!!” he exclaimed. “I’ve been in this game for 12 years and I finally did this [with] my muthafuckin’ brother!”
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Meg was equally excited about her Top 10 debut—and what a debut it was, as she landed in the Top 5 with her “Savage Remix,” featuring Beyoncé! She also tweeted in celebration but expressed extra excitement on Instagram.
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“I really want to cry right now, like oh my god !!!! This is my first top 10 bitch; my first top 5 !!!! Likeeeeee hottiessss we really doing this shit! We ain’t never give up, we doing everything they said we wouldn’t!!!!” she wrote on Instagram on Monday, noting how emotional she was.
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Billboard also crunched the numbers for Meg:
Megan Thee Stallion achieves her first Hot 100 top 10, as “Savage” surges 14-4 following the midday, April 29 release of its remix with Beyoncé (a day before the streaming and sales chart tracking week ended). It roars 8-2 on Digital Song Sales (26,000, up 160%), 8-3 on Streaming Songs (26.9 million, up 48%) and 36-18 on Radio Songs (40.5 million, up 52%), sweeping the Hot 100's top Sales, Streaming and Airplay Gainer awards. Megan Thee Stallion previously hit a No. 11 Hot 100 high with “Hot Girl Summer,” featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign, last August. (Beyoncé is not credited on the Hot 100 as a featured artist on “Savage” as the total chart points for its remix did not outweigh those of the original in the tracking week; artist credit will be re-evaluated next week following a first full tracking week for the remix.)
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Congrats to Cudi and Meg!


theroot--2020-05-05--Teen Sister and Brother Host Virtual ‘We Are Well Prom’ to Honor the Class of 2020

Along with the pomp and circumstance of graduation , one of the signature rites of passage for high school students that has also been canceled by the pandemic is the senior prom .
But two students from Forsyth County , Ga. , provided hundreds of fellow high schoolers with a virtual senior prom Saturday via Instagram Live that was DJed by none other than DJ Jazzy Jeff .
NBC News reports that brother and sister duo Charlie and Hannah Lucas hosted the “ We Are Well Prom ” to help young people cope with the mental health challenges they face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was attended by over 500 virtual guests and featured a digital red carpet , celebrity appearances , and of course , music and dancing .
Hannah , 18 , and Charlie , 15 , made the event happen by reaching out to celebrities and others on social media , and aside from giving students the prom experience they deserve , they were able to raise funds for grants and school supplies .
The siblings reached out to celebrities on social media and were eventually contacted by Ivy McGregor , the CEO of IvyINK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responsibility , who offered to help .
They also worked with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey , who helped with fundraising , so the two were able to give away more than $ 40,000 in cash grants that students could use toward tuition , books , laptops , internet access , therapy or other basics .
“ The money was being used for a really good cause .
Kids will be able to afford college now , so I ’ m really happy about that , ” Hannah told NBC .
Other companies chipped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extra special .
Other companies , such as Sebastian Professional and Pandora Jewelry , contributed by offering complementary virtual hair tutorials , as well as jewelry packages complete with earrings , rings and bracelets .
“ I ’ m so incredibly thankful and grateful for that , having so many people support us during this time , so many big companies .
I ’ m grateful , ” Hannah Lucas said .
“ Just being able to help those teenagers , it ’ s a dream come true .
I am still on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This isn ’ t the first time the Lucas siblings have been recognized for their innovation in helping young people deal with mental health issues .
The two students were featured in The Root ’ s “ Young Futurists 2020 ” list after they developed the notOK app , which provides young people with a way to reach out when they need help during a mental health crisis .
In an interview with Fox 5 , Hannah—who was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome , a condition that affects blood circulation—spoke about her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health , which inspired her and her brother to get involved with the notOK app as well as the “ We Are Well Prom.
” “ I struggled with an eating disorder , self-harm—then one night , I had a suicide attempt , ” Hannah said .
Hannah said she and Charlie hosted the virtual prom for students “ to really let them know that they are not alone .
It ’ s OK .
I feel you .
I am you , and we are going to get through it , stronger @ @ @ @

Along with the pomp and circumstance of graduation, one of the signature rites of passage for high school students that has also been canceled by the pandemic is the senior prom. But two students from Forsyth County, Ga., provided hundreds of fellow high schoolers with a virtual senior prom Saturday via Instagram Live that was DJed by none other than DJ Jazzy Jeff.
NBC News reports that brother and sister duo Charlie and Hannah Lucas hosted the “We Are Well Prom” to help young people cope with the mental health challenges they face amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The event was attended by over 500 virtual guests and featured a digital red carpet, celebrity appearances, and of course, music and dancing.
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Hannah, 18, and Charlie, 15, made the event happen by reaching out to celebrities and others on social media, and aside from giving students the prom experience they deserve, they were able to raise funds for grants and school supplies.
From NBC:
The siblings reached out to celebrities on social media and were eventually contacted by Ivy McGregor, the CEO of IvyINK and Beyoncé’s director of social responsibility, who offered to help. They also worked with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who helped with fundraising, so the two were able to give away more than $40,000 in cash grants that students could use toward tuition, books, laptops, internet access, therapy or other basics.
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“The money was being used for a really good cause. Kids will be able to afford college now, so I’m really happy about that,” Hannah told NBC.
Other companies chipped in to make the virtual prom experience extra special.
Other companies, such as Sebastian Professional and Pandora Jewelry, contributed by offering complementary virtual hair tutorials, as well as jewelry packages complete with earrings, rings and bracelets. “I’m so incredibly thankful and grateful for that, having so many people support us during this time, so many big companies. I’m grateful,” Hannah Lucas said. “Just being able to help those teenagers, it’s a dream come true. I am still on a high,” she said.
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This isn’t the first time the Lucas siblings have been recognized for their innovation in helping young people deal with mental health issues. The two students were featured in The Root’s “Young Futurists 2020” list after they developed the notOK app, which provides young people with a way to reach out when they need help during a mental health crisis.
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In an interview with Fox 5, Hannah—who was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, a condition that affects blood circulation—spoke about her own struggles with her mental and physical health, which inspired her and her brother to get involved with the notOK app as well as the “We Are Well Prom.”
“I struggled with an eating disorder, self-harm—then one night, I had a suicide attempt,” Hannah said.
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Hannah said she and Charlie hosted the virtual prom for students “to really let them know that they are not alone. It’s OK. I feel you. I am you, and we are going to get through it, stronger than ever.”


theroot--2020-05-05--Houston, Stand Up! Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé to Be Honored With Commemorative Days in the City

Not only did the “ Savage ( Remix ) ” stop time and space when it essentially dropped out of thin air last week , the Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé track also aimed to raise funds for those who are in need of assistance due to the effects of COVID-19 .
Per Click2Houston , proceeds earned from the sale of the song will be given directly to Bread of Life Houston , a nonprofit disaster relief organization that aims to “ sustain , equip and transform those in poverty and the low to moderate-income communities with compassion and dignity.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ musicians ’ philanthropic work through song , the city ’ s mayor Sylvester Turner felt it was right to honor them with a magnificent reward .
“ Because of both [ artists ’ ] contributions to uplifting our communities , holding down H-Town , & for helping us remain Houston Strong , our city will present both artists with their own respective days , ” Mayor Turner tweeted .
“ It ’ s great to see proceeds from the single ’ s purchase will support Bread of Life .
Let ’ s purchase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I look forward to connecting with both artists teams to find the appropriate time to make these requests a reality .
# HoustonStrong.
” He went on to thank his daughter for bringing the song and its philanthropic connection to his attention .
Currently , the original version is No .
4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart , making “ Savage ” Megan ’ s first Top 10 hit .
The rapper , who is also partnering with CashApp to send money to fans in need , showed her excitement about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the caption of Mayor Turner ’ s announcement , “ Houston Hotties we ’ re getting a dayyyy .
Beyoncé and I decided to give all artist proceeds to “ bread of life ” and give back to our home town Houston Texas !
So make sure y ’ all stream for a good cause !
!
!
”

Not only did the “Savage (Remix)” stop time and space when it essentially dropped out of thin air last week, the Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé track also aimed to raise funds for those who are in need of assistance due to the effects of COVID-19. Per Click2Houston, proceeds earned from the sale of the song will be given directly to Bread of Life Houston, a nonprofit disaster relief organization that aims to “sustain, equip and transform those in poverty and the low to moderate-income communities with compassion and dignity.”
After catching wind of the Houston musicians’ philanthropic work through song, the city’s mayor Sylvester Turner felt it was right to honor them with a magnificent reward.
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“Because of both [artists’] contributions to uplifting our communities, holding down H-Town, & for helping us remain Houston Strong, our city will present both artists with their own respective days,” Mayor Turner tweeted. “It’s great to see proceeds from the single’s purchase will support Bread of Life. Let’s purchase & support this organization’s efforts. I look forward to connecting with both artists teams to find the appropriate time to make these requests a reality. #HoustonStrong.” He went on to thank his daughter for bringing the song and its philanthropic connection to his attention.
Currently, the original version is No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making “Savage” Megan’s first Top 10 hit.
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The rapper, who is also partnering with CashApp to send money to fans in need, showed her excitement about the news of her honor on Instagram. In the caption of Mayor Turner’s announcement, “Houston Hotties we’re getting a dayyyy. Beyoncé and I decided to give all artist proceeds to “bread of life” and give back to our home town Houston Texas! So make sure y’all stream for a good cause!!!”
Ain’t nothin’ but a word. Alexa, play “Savage (Remix).”


theroot--2020-05-05--Bonjour to a Parisian Beauty Routine With 30% off All French Products at SkinCareRX

30 % off all French Products | SkinCareRX | Use code FRENCH30 The French definitely have a glowing look about @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t just be from wine and cheese .
Beauty is definitely an attribute @ @ @ @ @ french culture so I would definitely trust them to know how to get skin flawless @ @ @ @ @ of that to the masses and offering 30 % off all French products with code @ @ @ @ @ recommend anything from La Roche-Posay .
Dermatologists around the world hold them in high regard @ @ @ @ @ it comes to sensitive skin .
Got an oily t-zone ?
This toner is tops @ @ @ @ @ acne ?
Give this cream a try .
And it is that time of year @ @ @ @ @ for summer .
Free shipping on orders over $ 49 .
This sale runs until @ @ @

Sheilah Villari on Kinja Deals, shared by Ignacia to The Root

22 % off all French Products | SkinCareRX | Use code SHOP22
The French definitely have a glowing look about them, and it can’t just be from wine and cheese. Beauty is definitely an attribute I’d connect to french culture, so I would definitely trust them to know how to get skin flawless. SkinCareRX brings some of that to the masses and offers 22 % off all French products with code SHOP22.
I will absolutely recommend anything from La Roche-Posay. Dermatologists worldwide hold them in high regard for their products, especially when it comes to sensitive skin. Looking to treat an acne flare-up? The Effaclar Clarifying Facial Toner is tops. Got an oily t-zone? Give this Foaming Gel Cleanser a try. And it is that time of year to get a new sunscreen for summer.
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theroot--2020-05-05--DJ Jazzy Jeff Looks to 'Break the Monotony' With Virtual Block Party Celebrating the 30th Anniversar

DJ Jazzy Jeff Looks to 'Break the Monotony' With Virtual Block Party Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Last week , fans fiending for nostalgia were treated to an impromptu The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion courtesy of Will Smith , who helped transform the show into a cultural phenomenon .
And as the cast and critics continue their yearlong celebration of the 30th anniversary of this landmark sitcom , DJ Jazzy Jeff will be hosting a virtual block party on Saturday to pay homage to the music , style and community that The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air brought to life .
The “ Break the Monotony Block Party ” will feature some of the biggest DJs in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DJ D-Nice , Just Blaze , DJ Clark Kent and Bryan-Michael Cox set to participate during the 12+ hour extravaganza .
Speaking with Rolling Stone , Jeff explained how DJing from his home during the pandemic sowed the seeds for what would eventually blossom into a full-fledged virtual block party .
“ I started live-streaming from home a month ago , every Saturday on IG live and Facebook , ” he said .
“ I thought , ‘ I ’ m going to DJ and you ’ re going to dance in your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re going to have a good Saturday.
’ But the idea came up that it would be cool to do a block party with not just me DJ-ing , but have a full day of some of the best DJs in the world .
So I called up some of my friends and said , ‘ Let ’ s make this an all-day thing ; ’ let ’ s stay in the house , cook some food , make some drinks , and dance in the kitchen together.
” To the delight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this celebration of all things The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air will be more than just music , as the virtual block party will also be accompanied by a limited edition , unisex collection—not to be confused with a similar one that dropped last year—inspired by the Fresh Prince himself that will debut on the same day .
Composed of the bright palettes and familiar fluorescent tones of yesteryear , the collection pays tribute to the show ’ s iconic six-year run , including a nod to the show ’ s opening credits and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Additionally , a percentage of all proceeds will be donated to No Hungry Kid , which will help provide healthy meals to children impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic—a cause near and dear to DJ Jazzy Jeff ’ s own heart after his own battle with the coronavirus .
“ It ’ s humbling to see how The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and our music has transcended time and continued to shape pop culture , ” Jeff told The Root in a statement .
“ Between this new collection and the block party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during these trying times , celebrate culture , put smiles on people ’ s faces and raise money for an important cause.
” For those interested in the capsule collection , hit up www.freshprincestore.com .
You can find Saturday ’ s full “ Break the Monotony Block Party ” schedule below :

Jay Connor on The Grapevine, shared by Jay Connor to The Root

Last week, fans fiending for nostalgia were treated to an impromptu The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion courtesy of Will Smith, who helped transform the show into a cultural phenomenon. And as the cast and critics continue their yearlong celebration of the 30th anniversary of this landmark sitcom, DJ Jazzy Jeff will be hosting a virtual block party on Saturday to pay homage to the music, style and community that The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air brought to life.
The “Break the Monotony Block Party” will feature some of the biggest DJs in the game, with legends such as DJ D-Nice, Just Blaze, DJ Clark Kent and Bryan-Michael Cox set to participate during the 12+ hour extravaganza.
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Speaking with Rolling Stone, Jeff explained how DJing from his home during the pandemic sowed the seeds for what would eventually blossom into a full-fledged virtual block party.
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“I started live-streaming from home a month ago, every Saturday on IG live and Facebook,” he said. “I thought, ‘I’m going to DJ and you’re going to dance in your kitchen with your significant other and we’re going to have a good Saturday.’ But the idea came up that it would be cool to do a block party with not just me DJ-ing, but have a full day of some of the best DJs in the world. So I called up some of my friends and said, ‘Let’s make this an all-day thing;’ let’s stay in the house, cook some food, make some drinks, and dance in the kitchen together.”
To the delight of everyone not named Janet Hubert, this celebration of all things The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air will be more than just music, as the virtual block party will also be accompanied by a limited edition, unisex collection—not to be confused with a similar one that dropped last year—inspired by the Fresh Prince himself that will debut on the same day.
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Composed of the bright palettes and familiar fluorescent tones of yesteryear, the collection pays tribute to the show’s iconic six-year run, including a nod to the show’s opening credits and those unforgettable “Fresh” license plates. Additionally, a percentage of all proceeds will be donated to No Hungry Kid, which will help provide healthy meals to children impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic—a cause near and dear to DJ Jazzy Jeff’s own heart after his own battle with the coronavirus.
“It’s humbling to see how The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and our music has transcended time and continued to shape pop culture,” Jeff told The Root in a statement. “Between this new collection and the block party, I hope we can come together during these trying times, celebrate culture, put smiles on people’s faces and raise money for an important cause.”
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For those interested in the capsule collection, hit up www.freshprincestore.com.
You can find Saturday’s full “Break the Monotony Block Party” schedule below:


theroot--2020-05-07--Kweisi Mfume Fills Seat Left Vacant by Elijah Cummings

There was some speculation on who would fill the vacant seat left by Elijah Cummings ’ tragic passing last fall , and after an election last week , it appears the man who Cummings replaced will fill the seat once more .
NBC News reports that Kweisi Mfume , a Maryland Democrat , took the oath of office on Tuesday .
This came only a week after being elected to fill the seat for the remainder of Cummings ’ term .
Mfume previously represented the Baltimore district from 1987 to 1996 .
He left the House to become chair of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until 2004 .
The predominantly black district Mfume represents , once labeled a “ disgusting , rat and rodent infested mess , ” by the president , has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic .
This wasn ’ t lost on Mfume as he took his oath of office with a protective mask in his hand .
He gave a few remarks on the House floor focusing on the economic ramifications of the pandemic .
He said the country is currently experiencing “ its greatest economic collapse , ” and acknowledged that many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paycheck in weeks.
” Mfume is predicted to be re-elected in the fall to serve a full two-year term , according to NBC News .
The House is now made up of 233 Democrats , 196 Republicans and one independent .
The remaining five vacancies have yet to be filled .

There was some speculation on who would fill the vacant seat left by Elijah Cummings’ tragic passing last fall, and after an election last week, it appears the man who Cummings replaced will fill the seat once more.
NBC News reports that Kweisi Mfume, a Maryland Democrat, took the oath of office on Tuesday. This came only a week after being elected to fill the seat for the remainder of Cummings’ term. Mfume previously represented the Baltimore district from 1987 to 1996. He left the House to become chair of the NAACP, a role he held until 2004.
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The predominantly black district Mfume represents, once labeled a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess,” by the president, has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This wasn’t lost on Mfume as he took his oath of office with a protective mask in his hand. He gave a few remarks on the House floor focusing on the economic ramifications of the pandemic. He said the country is currently experiencing “its greatest economic collapse,” and acknowledged that many Americans “haven’t had a paycheck in weeks.”
Mfume is predicted to be re-elected in the fall to serve a full two-year term, according to NBC News. The House is now made up of 233 Democrats, 196 Republicans and one independent. The remaining five vacancies have yet to be filled.


theroot--2020-05-07--Alabama Sheriffs Are Refusing to Enforce Governor’s ‘Safer at Home’ Order

Alabama sheriffs are responding to the state ’ s order to keep establishments such as dine-in restaurants and churches closed by ... refusing to do their jobs .
According to AL.com , Republican sheriffs in several Alabama counties have said they will not enforce Gov .
Kay Ivey ’ s “ Safer at Home ” order , which she describes as “ the first phase in what we hope is a multi-phase reopening of our state.
” It ’ s an order that is meant to allow for a safe , gradual reopening of businesses and other establishments in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deem the order unfair because while beaches and some retail outlets have already been opened up to the public , other businesses like dine-in restaurants and beauty salons remain closed , and churches aren ’ t being allowed to hold services .
“ I had to go into Walmart today to buy a gift , ” Lamar County sheriff Hal Allred posted on Facebook Sunday .
“ It was completely packed .
I see where beaches are full at Gulf Shores and Orange Beach .
This gradual reopening doesn ’ t make any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to enforce the guidelines that have been handed down .
We are smart enough to use precautions .
I refuse to tell y ’ all how to worship or make a living .
This is my decision and mine alone.
” Allred is either feigning ignorance or doesn ’ t understand that supermarkets like Walmart are “ packed ” because they sell essentials like food and toiletries .
In churches and sit-down restaurants , people tend to congregate in groups for long periods of time as opposed to buying what they need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s even more egregious than Allred ’ s disregard for facts and logic is that not only is he publicly refusing to enforce the law , but he ’ s instructing his deputies to do the same—and he ’ s not the only one .
Sheriff Mark Moon of Blount County told reporters that he also has instructed his deputies “ not to go into businesses and churches and stop either.
” On Tuesday , Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “ Hoss ” Mack announced that he too will join the “ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ train .
Mack said that , under his watch , business owners and pastors won ’ t be fined or arrested for violating orders .
He said people in violation of “ Safer at Home ” will merely be notified and informed that their violations “ may be reviewed by other licensing or regulatory agencies.
” Some of these sheriffs work in parts of Alabama that haven ’ t been heavily impacted by the pandemic , but that isn ’ t the case for all of them .
Marshall County Sheriff Phil Sims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actively patrolling churches , ” despite the fact that his county has seen a 33 percent rise in COVID-19 cases over the last 10 days .
“ I ’ ve spoken to several pastors who have called me about church service , and what they wanted to do and what they can or can ’ t do , ” Sims said .
“ But we ’ re not going to drive by and check the churches .
We ’ re not doing any of that .
“ If someone went into a church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and were social distancing , I am not going to bust one of them up on a Sunday morning .
I ’ ll trust the people of Marshall County to protect themselves.
” Mobile County has recorded 1,216 COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths—the highest coronavirus numbers in the state .
But Mobile ’ s sheriff , Sam Cochran , said that violations of state orders tend to “ resolve itself ” once law enforcement speaks with business owners and pastors .
At the end of the day , law enforcement officers aren ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a position to say what ’ s right or wrong in regards to a global pandemic .
Their refusal to enforce the law has enormous potential to do far more harm than good .

Alabama sheriffs are responding to the state’s order to keep establishments such as dine-in restaurants and churches closed by...refusing to do their jobs.
According to AL.com, Republican sheriffs in several Alabama counties have said they will not enforce Gov. Kay Ivey’s “Safer at Home” order, which she describes as “the first phase in what we hope is a multi-phase reopening of our state.”
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It’s an order that is meant to allow for a safe, gradual reopening of businesses and other establishments in the state, but some law enforcement officers deem the order unfair because while beaches and some retail outlets have already been opened up to the public, other businesses like dine-in restaurants and beauty salons remain closed, and churches aren’t being allowed to hold services.
“I had to go into Walmart today to buy a gift,” Lamar County sheriff Hal Allred posted on Facebook Sunday. “It was completely packed. I see where beaches are full at Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. This gradual reopening doesn’t make any sense. I have instructed your deputies not to enforce the guidelines that have been handed down. We are smart enough to use precautions. I refuse to tell y’all how to worship or make a living. This is my decision and mine alone.”
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Allred is either feigning ignorance or doesn’t understand that supermarkets like Walmart are “packed” because they sell essentials like food and toiletries. In churches and sit-down restaurants, people tend to congregate in groups for long periods of time as opposed to buying what they need and moving on. But what’s even more egregious than Allred’s disregard for facts and logic is that not only is he publicly refusing to enforce the law, but he’s instructing his deputies to do the same—and he’s not the only one.
Sheriff Mark Moon of Blount County told reporters that he also has instructed his deputies “not to go into businesses and churches and stop either.”
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On Tuesday, Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack announced that he too will join the “I’m not doing my job fully” train. Mack said that, under his watch, business owners and pastors won’t be fined or arrested for violating orders. He said people in violation of “Safer at Home” will merely be notified and informed that their violations “may be reviewed by other licensing or regulatory agencies.”
Some of these sheriffs work in parts of Alabama that haven’t been heavily impacted by the pandemic, but that isn’t the case for all of them. Marshall County Sheriff Phil Sims said he has no intentions of “actively patrolling churches,” despite the fact that his county has seen a 33 percent rise in COVID-19 cases over the last 10 days.
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“I’ve spoken to several pastors who have called me about church service, and what they wanted to do and what they can or can’t do,” Sims said. “But we’re not going to drive by and check the churches. We’re not doing any of that.
“If someone went into a church and saw they were having a service and were social distancing, I am not going to bust one of them up on a Sunday morning. I’ll trust the people of Marshall County to protect themselves.”
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Mobile County has recorded 1,216 COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths—the highest coronavirus numbers in the state. But Mobile’s sheriff, Sam Cochran, said that violations of state orders tend to “resolve itself” once law enforcement speaks with business owners and pastors.
At the end of the day, law enforcement officers aren’t health experts and aren’t in a position to say what’s right or wrong in regards to a global pandemic. Their refusal to enforce the law has enormous potential to do far more harm than good.