theroot--2020-12-01--Multi-Pet Homes This Is Your Deal, Grab Two Sweaters Get One Free From Chewy

Whether you 're celebrating with your loved ones in person or from a distance , The Inventory staff is dedicated @ @ @ @ @ the top gifts to ring in the season—and maybe a few good deals to snatch @ @ @ @ @ 's okay , your secret 's safe with us .
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Sheilah Villari on Kinja Deals, shared by Jordan McMahon to The Root

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For the rest of the day grab two pet sweaters and get one free at Chewy . Well actually there’s a ton of mix and match items in this deal but I’d like to address the homes with multiple pets. Boy, are y’all lucky to be blessed with so many fur babies. Spread some holiday cheer and get your pet pals into the spirit too with some funky yuletide duds. Prices slightly vary for size and the lowest price will be the one that is discounted. No codes necessary and the discount will appear once you begin to check out.
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theroot--2020-12-01--Rihanna Already Told You She Was a Savage. Does It Really Matter Who She's Dating?

Somewhere out there in social media today , there is a hearty debate going on over whether Rihanna ’ s current beau is her longtime friend and sometime collaborator A $ AP Rocky , a rumor fueled by a Monday afternoon report by People .
To catch you up , the two have publicly been in each other ’ s orbit since the rapper opened for Rih ’ s Diamonds world tour in 2013 , and collaborated on Rih ’ s Fenty Skin campaign this past July , as the baby-faced A $ AP proved an ideal male ambassador for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed by mutual interviews for GQ and Vogue , both of which suggested ample camaraderie and possible chemistry ( jury ’ s still out on whether they were actually in the same room at the time ) .
“ I think the hardest part about working with you is not goofin ’ off and laughing the whole time .
Like this shit is comedy , ” A $ AP responded when asked about working with the mogul and muse ( h/t People ) .
“ That ’ s the hardest part .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s hard not to , not to laugh .
That ’ s all .
But it was fun .
The hardest part is not having too much fun .
You just forget that it ’ s still work , at the end of the day.
” Well , maybe it ’ s not all work and no play , since piggybacking off Page Six ’ s report of a sighting of the two with friends at New York City ’ s Beatrice Inn on Saturday night , an unidentified and unquoted source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are , in fact , intimate friends—or maybe friends with benefits .
Or maybe friends who just made out that one time .
Who knows ?
But is it weird that this news is surprisingly ... underwhelming ?
That ’ s no slight to A $ AP , but honestly , who Rihanna ’ s dating has probably been the least interesting thing about her extremely interesting evolution over the past decade .
Frankly , whether Drake , longtime boyfriend Hassan Jameel , or ... whoever , it ’ s been ancillary but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ literally built an empire in the five years since penning the reportedly autobiographical ( yet cathartic ) “ Bitch Better Have My Money.
” I mean , we ’ ve taken more interest in her shoe and hair changes ( and always solo Met Gala appearances ) during that same period .
So , please excuse us if instead of lingering on this latest rumored romance , we turn our focus to Rih ’ s latest campaign for her lingerie brand , Savage x Fenty ... because these thigh-highs she ’ s wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unravel this season .
For the record , she ’ s also wearing the brand ’ s Plush Velvet Tie-Front Unlined Bra and Peek-a-Boo Sleep Shorts .
But we had our own hearty internal debate over whether she ’ d paired the look with boots or stockings before confirming that these are , in fact , white latex thigh-highs paired with the rhinestone ankle-wrapped “ Vita ” sandal by Fenty Maison collaborator Amina Muaddi , who also designed the heels Rih kicked up in the spring campaign , as well as those worn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Savage x Fenty show .
In fact , this exact shoe/stocking combination was worn by Normani with her bridal look—that ’ s where we ’ d seen this pairing before !
But despite their prevalence throughout the viral and acclaimed Savage show—and despite our own thorough searches of the site—we could not locate the thigh-highs anywhere among the Savage x Fenty offerings—and it ’ s because they aren ’ t sold there .
Thanks to the Rihanna-devoted Instagram page Haus of Rihanna , the stockings ( and matching opera gloves , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hero photo ) were identified as bespoke ( read : custom made ) by Atsuko Kudo , who is also the designer of the gloves worn by Beyoncé in her recent British Vogue cover story .
What does this mean to the average civilian hoping to emulate Rih ’ s ice queen look ?
Well , do you have bespoke latex money , Honey ?
Granted , Rih ’ s also wearing a $ 125,000 diamond & sapphire necklace and Ceylon sapphire and diamond flower earrings worth an undisclosed amount , so ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as ice campaign the fantasy it ’ s meant to be , shall we ?
Besides , Rih isn ’ t the only attraction on Savage x Fenty this season ; fellow savage and brand ambassador Megan Thee Stallion returns for another lingerie-laden appearance , treating us to bedazzled brows and more body-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody , because # TisTheSavage !
See what we did there ?
We actually managed to devote more page space to Rihanna ’ s business ventures than digging into her personal business/adventures .
You know what that is ?
Growth .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to recreate a little of Rih ’ s Savage holiday magic for the special someone in your life ( and yes , that includes yourself ) , might we suggest the aptly named “ Commitment Issues ” crotchless suspender fishnet bodystocking ?

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

Somewhere out there in social media today , there is a hearty debate going on over whether Rihanna’s current beau is her longtime friend and sometime collaborator A$AP Rocky, a rumor fueled by a Monday afternoon report by People. To catch you up, the two have publicly been in each other’s orbit since the rapper opened for Rih’s Diamonds world tour in 2013, and collaborated on Rih’s Fenty Skin campaign this past July, as the baby-faced A$AP proved an ideal male ambassador for her skincare launch. That appearance was followed by mutual interviews for GQ and Vogue, both of which suggested ample camaraderie and possible chemistry (jury’s still out on whether they were actually in the same room at the time).
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“I think the hardest part about working with you is not goofin’ off and laughing the whole time. Like this shit is comedy,” A$AP responded when asked about working with the mogul and muse (h/t People). “That’s the hardest part. You know, people be so cool it’s hard not to, not to laugh. That’s all. But it was fun. The hardest part is not having too much fun. You just forget that it’s still work, at the end of the day.”
Well, maybe it’s not all work and no play, since piggybacking off Page Six’s report of a sighting of the two with friends at New York City’s Beatrice Inn on Saturday night, an unidentified and unquoted source reportedly confirmed to People that the two are, in fact, intimate friends—or maybe friends with benefits. Or maybe friends who just made out that one time. Who knows? But is it weird that this news is surprisingly...underwhelming?
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That’s no slight to A$AP, but honestly, who Rihanna’s dating has probably been the least interesting thing about her extremely interesting evolution over the past decade. Frankly, whether Drake, longtime boyfriend Hassan Jameel, or...whoever, it’s been ancillary but non-essential information about a woman who has literally built an empire in the five years since penning the reportedly autobiographical (yet cathartic) “Bitch Better Have My Money.” I mean, we’ve taken more interest in her shoe and hair changes (and always solo Met Gala appearances) during that same period. So, please excuse us if instead of lingering on this latest rumored romance, we turn our focus to Rih’s latest campaign for her lingerie brand, Savage x Fenty...because these thigh-highs she’s wearing are the real mystery we needed to unravel this season.
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For the record, she’s also wearing the brand’s Plush Velvet Tie-Front Unlined Bra and Peek-a-Boo Sleep Shorts. But we had our own hearty internal debate over whether she’d paired the look with boots or stockings before confirming that these are, in fact, white latex thigh-highs paired with the rhinestone ankle-wrapped “Vita” sandal by Fenty Maison collaborator Amina Muaddi, who also designed the heels Rih kicked up in the spring campaign, as well as those worn with similar thigh-high looks for this fall’s Savage x Fenty show. In fact, this exact shoe/stocking combination was worn by Normani with her bridal look—that’s where we’d seen this pairing before!
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But despite their prevalence throughout the viral and acclaimed Savage show—and despite our own thorough searches of the site—we could not locate the thigh-highs anywhere among the Savage x Fenty offerings—and it’s because they aren’t sold there. Thanks to the Rihanna-devoted Instagram page Haus of Rihanna, the stockings (and matching opera gloves, which are only barely visible in the hero photo) were identified as bespoke (read: custom made) by Atsuko Kudo, who is also the designer of the gloves worn by Beyoncé in her recent British Vogue cover story. What does this mean to the average civilian hoping to emulate Rih’s ice queen look? Well, do you have bespoke latex money, Honey?
Granted, Rih’s also wearing a $125,000 diamond & sapphire necklace and Ceylon sapphire and diamond flower earrings worth an undisclosed amount, so...let’s just call this hot as ice campaign the fantasy it’s meant to be, shall we? Besides, Rih isn’t the only attraction on Savage x Fenty this season; fellow savage and brand ambassador Megan Thee Stallion returns for another lingerie-laden appearance, treating us to bedazzled brows and more body-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody, because #TisTheSavage!
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See what we did there? We actually managed to devote more page space to Rihanna’s business ventures than digging into her personal business/adventures. You know what that is? Growth. But if you’re still hoping to recreate a little of Rih’s Savage holiday magic for the special someone in your life (and yes, that includes yourself), might we suggest the aptly named “Commitment Issues” crotchless suspender fishnet bodystocking?


theroot--2020-12-01--How Far Behind Did Students Fall After COVID-19 Closures? A New Study Delivers Mixed Answers

How much did nationwide school closures impact students ’ academic progress this past spring ?
A new study hints at answers—but what may be most telling is what we do not see .
New data from the Northwest Evaluation Association analyzed the results of tests taken by nearly 4.4 million students in grades three through eight .
The good news , the education blog Chalkbeat notes , is that the results weren ’ t as bad as some projections earlier this year .
When it came to reading , in particular , students scored at the same levels they had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t true for math scores , which dipped an average of 5 to 10 percentile points from the year before .
Still , most parents and educators could be satisfied with that , given the context of a global pandemic and months of ( ongoing ) economic hardship that has followed .
When schools first began closing in the spring , the NWEA predicted that students would lose “ half of a year ’ s progress in math ( 10 to 20 percentile points ) and 30 % of a year in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the fall , ” Chalkbeat writes .
But the story doesn ’ t quite end there .
In general , Black and Latinx students and those attending high-poverty schools saw declines in reading scores where others did not , reports NBC News .
Still , those declines weren ’ t as steep as originally anticipated .
Another testing company , Renaissance , found that the average elementary and middle school student “ fell 7 percentile points in math and 1 point in reading , ” Chalkbeat writes .
For students in high-poverty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9 points in math and 2 points in reading .
A modest difference , but one that could expand as time wears on .
But the most compelling piece of data may be the test scores we did not see : nearly a quarter of students who normally take the NWEA exam did not sit for the test this year .
This gap has yet to be explained , but many reasons are possible .
From NBC News : Students might not have been tested because they couldn ’ t connect with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might have been absent from school because of illness or quarantines .
They might attend schools that decided not to test at all this year , given the many new challenges schools face because of the pandemic .
Or the students missing from NWEA ’ s data might not be in school at all .
“ While there ’ s some good news here , we want to stress that not all students are represented in the data , ” Beth Tarasawa , NWEA ’ s executive vice president of research , told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that gave the test this year .
The NWEA ’ s MAP test measures progress in math and reading specifically , and isn ’ t mandatory , unlike state tests .
The drop in test-takers tracks with drops in student enrollment around the country .
According to NBC News , one recent study estimated that 3 million of the nation ’ s most vulnerable children—foster children , English-language learners , children experiencing housing insecurity or with learning disabilities—could end up leaving school .
The data is also limited in what it captures , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the start of the fall semester .
As Chalkbeat writes , because most schools were shut down in the spring it created a more even playing field among students of different socioeconomic backgrounds .
That likely won ’ t be true at the end of the fall semester , where there are major differences across the country in who ’ s taking virtual classes and who have in-person teaching options .
According to Chalkbeat , students of color and those attending high-poverty schools are more likely to be taking all-virtual classes , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ classes ( which parents have lauded as higher quality than online-only options ) .
The NWEA analysis hints at that rift , while also providing some meager comfort about the impact the spring and summer had on students , generally .
But we still don ’ t know as much as we need to about how our most vulnerable students are faring , not just with regard to academic progress , but in their emotional and physical development .
How has social isolation impacted kids holistically , and what impact would challenges like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and further , how might it stretch resources at schools ) ?
While a vaccine is on the horizon , Americans can expect their schools will continue to be battlegrounds over privilege , access and equity .
Will vaccinations be mandatory ?
How will they be administered ?
How will teachers and administrators get in touch with students they lost over the last year ?
There is even the question of whether paying such attention to metrics this year is ultimately worthwhile .
“ I know that there ’ s a national need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really what ’ s best for our kids ?
” one teacher , concerned about the pressure of state exams later in the year , asked Chalkbeat .
We know the novel coronavirus and an ensuing recession has widened the gulf between the haves and have nots .
But the extent to which our education system has tried to address that rift—or exacerbated it—remains to be fully evident .

How much did nationwide school closures impact students’ academic progress this past spring? A new study hints at answers—but what may be most telling is what we do not see.
New data from the Northwest Evaluation Association analyzed the results of tests taken by nearly 4.4 million students in grades three through eight. The good news, the education blog Chalkbeat notes, is that the results weren’t as bad as some projections earlier this year. When it came to reading, in particular, students scored at the same levels they had in non-pandemic years.
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The same wasn’t true for math scores, which dipped an average of 5 to 10 percentile points from the year before. Still, most parents and educators could be satisfied with that, given the context of a global pandemic and months of (ongoing) economic hardship that has followed. When schools first began closing in the spring, the NWEA predicted that students would lose “half of a year’s progress in math (10 to 20 percentile points) and 30% of a year in reading (6 to 8 points) by the fall,” Chalkbeat writes.
But the story doesn’t quite end there. In general, Black and Latinx students and those attending high-poverty schools saw declines in reading scores where others did not, reports NBC News.
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Still, those declines weren’t as steep as originally anticipated. Another testing company, Renaissance, found that the average elementary and middle school student “fell 7 percentile points in math and 1 point in reading,” Chalkbeat writes. For students in high-poverty schools, researchers saw a decline of 9 points in math and 2 points in reading. A modest difference, but one that could expand as time wears on.
But the most compelling piece of data may be the test scores we did not see: nearly a quarter of students who normally take the NWEA exam did not sit for the test this year. This gap has yet to be explained, but many reasons are possible. From NBC News:
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Students might not have been tested because they couldn’t connect with their online classes on test day. They might have been absent from school because of illness or quarantines. They might attend schools that decided not to test at all this year, given the many new challenges schools face because of the pandemic. Or the students missing from NWEA’s data might not be in school at all.
“While there’s some good news here, we want to stress that not all students are represented in the data,” Beth Tarasawa, NWEA’s executive vice president of research, told Chalkbeat.
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There were also fewer schools that gave the test this year. The NWEA’s MAP test measures progress in math and reading specifically, and isn’t mandatory, unlike state tests.
The drop in test-takers tracks with drops in student enrollment around the country. According to NBC News, one recent study estimated that 3 million of the nation’s most vulnerable children—foster children, English-language learners, children experiencing housing insecurity or with learning disabilities—could end up leaving school.
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The data is also limited in what it captures, only measuring performance from the spring to the start of the fall semester. As Chalkbeat writes, because most schools were shut down in the spring it created a more even playing field among students of different socioeconomic backgrounds. That likely won’t be true at the end of the fall semester, where there are major differences across the country in who’s taking virtual classes and who have in-person teaching options. According to Chalkbeat, students of color and those attending high-poverty schools are more likely to be taking all-virtual classes, while more affluent students have been attending in-person classes (which parents have lauded as higher quality than online-only options).
The NWEA analysis hints at that rift, while also providing some meager comfort about the impact the spring and summer had on students, generally. But we still don’t know as much as we need to about how our most vulnerable students are faring, not just with regard to academic progress, but in their emotional and physical development. How has social isolation impacted kids holistically, and what impact would challenges like repeated courses have on their resilience (and further, how might it stretch resources at schools)? While a vaccine is on the horizon, Americans can expect their schools will continue to be battlegrounds over privilege, access and equity. Will vaccinations be mandatory? How will they be administered? How will teachers and administrators get in touch with students they lost over the last year?
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There is even the question of whether paying such attention to metrics this year is ultimately worthwhile.
“I know that there’s a national need to track data, but is it really what’s best for our kids?” one teacher, concerned about the pressure of state exams later in the year, asked Chalkbeat.
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We know the novel coronavirus and an ensuing recession has widened the gulf between the haves and have nots. But the extent to which our education system has tried to address that rift—or exacerbated it—remains to be fully evident.


theroot--2020-12-01--Pardon Me? Rudy Giuliani Reportedly Talked to President About Preemptive Pardon

He ’ s so guilty that he just casually wears prison shoes in his everyday life .
Rudy Giuliani is so guilty that he apparently has a full head of hair but he wears it bald because he thinks it makes him look prison tough .
Giuliani is so guilty that he reportedly talked to President Trump about a preemptive pardon before the president leaves the White House .
That ’ s right , the president ’ s personal lawyer may be seeking a pardon for ... who knows for what , but Giuliani has been ruthless in his attacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a My Cousin Vinny-esque bulldog in his attempts to undermine the presidential election .
According to the New York Times , it ’ s not clear whether the president or Gargamel ( trying out prison nicknames for Giuliani ) brought the topic up , but I ’ m sure there was a moment in the conversation where Rudimentary asked the president , “ Sooo , umm ... about all that illegal shit I did for you during your presidency… ” The Times notes that Notorious RG was under investigation as early as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine and “ his role in ousting the American ambassador there , a plot that was at the heart of the impeachment of Trump.
” Of course , Giuliani ’ s lawyer , Robert Costello , claims that his client ain ’ t worried bout nothing , “ He ’ s not concerned about this investigation , because he didn ’ t do anything wrong and that ’ s been our position from Day 1 , ” the Times reports .
Such a broad pardon pre-empting any charge or conviction is highly unusual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pardoned plotters of the Whiskey Rebellion , shielding them from treason prosecutions .
In the most famous example , Gerald R. Ford pardoned Richard M. Nixon for all of his actions as president .
Jimmy Carter pardoned thousands of American men who illegally avoided the draft for the Vietnam War .
Mr. Trump has wielded his clemency powers liberally in cases that resonate with him personally or for people who have a direct line to him through friends or family , while thousands of other cases await his review .
Last week he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ T. Flynn broadly for potential legal troubles beyond the charge he had faced of lying to federal investigators .
The move raised expectations that Mr. Trump will bestow clemency on other associates in his final weeks in office .
So we should all be prepared for Giuliani to be pardoned for crimes to be named later because , of course , Trump ’ s going to pardon him because why wouldn ’ t he ?

Rudy Giuliani is guilty.
He’s so guilty that he just casually wears prison shoes in his everyday life.
Rudy Giuliani is so guilty that he apparently has a full head of hair but he wears it bald because he thinks it makes him look prison tough.
Giuliani is so guilty that he reportedly talked to President Trump about a preemptive pardon before the president leaves the White House.
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That’s right, the president’s personal lawyer may be seeking a pardon for...who knows for what, but Giuliani has been ruthless in his attacks on Trump’s opponents and has been a My Cousin Vinny-esque bulldog in his attempts to undermine the presidential election.
According to the New York Times, it’s not clear whether the president or Gargamel (trying out prison nicknames for Giuliani) brought the topic up, but I’m sure there was a moment in the conversation where Rudimentary asked the president, “Sooo, umm...about all that illegal shit I did for you during your presidency…”
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The Times notes that Notorious RG was under investigation as early as this summer for his business dealings in Ukraine and “his role in ousting the American ambassador there, a plot that was at the heart of the impeachment of Trump.”
Of course, Giuliani’s lawyer, Robert Costello, claims that his client ain’t worried bout nothing, “He’s not concerned about this investigation, because he didn’t do anything wrong and that’s been our position from Day 1,” the Times reports.
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From the Times:
Such a broad pardon pre-empting any charge or conviction is highly unusual but does have precedent. George Washington pardoned plotters of the Whiskey Rebellion, shielding them from treason prosecutions. In the most famous example, Gerald R. Ford pardoned Richard M. Nixon for all of his actions as president. Jimmy Carter pardoned thousands of American men who illegally avoided the draft for the Vietnam War. Mr. Trump has wielded his clemency powers liberally in cases that resonate with him personally or for people who have a direct line to him through friends or family, while thousands of other cases await his review. Last week he pardoned his former national security adviser Michael T. Flynn broadly for potential legal troubles beyond the charge he had faced of lying to federal investigators. The move raised expectations that Mr. Trump will bestow clemency on other associates in his final weeks in office.
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So we should all be prepared for Giuliani to be pardoned for crimes to be named later because, of course, Trump’s going to pardon him because why wouldn’t he?


theroot--2020-12-01--December Is Here so Find That Perfect Tree at Wayfair for Under $100

Now we ’ re in December it ’ s time for those trees to shine .
My roommate put our ’ s up last night .
I wanted to be salty about it because I won ’ t be seeing my family this year but it was really nice to see the dogs sleeping underneath it .
If you ’ re in need of some holiday cheer in this dumpster fire year here are three trees from Wayfair under $ 100 .
If you ’ re old fashioned and want a full spruce ( $ 79 ) to decorate from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for you .
Ok so maybe no totally old-fashioned because this is artificial ( they all are ) but you ’ re a traditionalist .
You live for g etting to unstring lights and go through the maddening experience of connecting them .
This bush y 6-foot tree comes with a foldable metal stand and will be easy to store in the off months .
Even though the PVC branches are fake they sure look like the real deal .
This is a great option and will fit all your decorations .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this one is the standard .
It really does kind of warm your heart and connects you to old memories when you see a beautifully lit Christmas tree .
I live in the NYC area so I ’ m spoiled with h oliday lights and decor .
But this year I won ’ t be going out to look at them so a gorgeously lit 6-foot fir ( $ 82 ) will have to suffice .
Half the work is done with this tree as the lights are built-in .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your fancy and keep things sparkly .
Again it ’ s very full and narrows perfectly to add anything at the top , a n angel , a star , a picture of your dog .
You can do a lot with this one .
For the funky spirits out there this soft pink fir ( $ 87 ) is your yuletide bestie .
I have a few pals that have different versions of this but if I ’ m honest this is my dream tree .
I know , it surprised me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for pastels and color pallets from the 50s/ 60s and boy is this it .
There is something really romantic about a 6 foot glowing pink eco-friendly and non-flammable tree .
The foldable x-shaped iron stand keeps it secure and the PVC branches help prevent breakage .
This tree could be a show stopper or just a new way to add Christmas flavor to your home .
These will all ship for free .

Sheilah Villari on Kinja Deals, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Ch ristmas Trees Under $100 | Wayfair
Now we’re in December it’s time for those trees to shine. My roommate put our’ s up last night. I wanted to be salty about it because I won’t be seeing my family this year but it was really nice to see the dogs sleeping underneath it. If you’re in need of some holiday cheer in this dumpster fire year here are three trees from Wayfair under $100.
If you’re old fashioned and want a full spruce ($79) to decorate from top to bottom this is the tree for you. Ok so maybe no totally old-fashioned because this is artificial (they all are) but you’re a traditionalist . You live for g etting to unstring lights and go through the maddening experience of connecting them. This bush y 6-foot tree comes with a foldable metal stand and will be easy to store in the off months. Even though the PVC branches are fake they sure look like the real deal. This is a great option and will fit all your decorations. It does come in a few sizes but this one is the standard.
It really does kind of warm your heart and connects you to old memories when you see a beautifully lit Christmas tree. I live in the NYC area so I’m spoiled with h oliday lights and decor. But this year I won’t be going out to look at them so a gorgeously lit 6-foot fir ($82) will have to suffice. Half the work is done with this tree as the lights are built-in . It’s got 8 different light functions to fit your fancy and keep things sparkly . Again it’s very full and narrows perfectly to add anything at the top, a n angel, a star, a picture of your dog. You can do a lot with this one.
For the funky spirits out there this soft pink fir ($87) is your yuletide bestie . I have a few pals that have different versions of this but if I’m honest this is my dream tree. I know, it surprised me too. I’m a sucker for pastels and color pallets from the 50s/ 60s and boy is this it . There is something really romantic about a 6 foot glowing pink eco-friendly and non-flammable tree. The foldable x-shaped iron stand keeps it secure and the PVC branches help prevent breakage. This tree could be a show stopper or just a new way to add Christmas flavor to your home.
These will all ship for free.


theroot--2020-12-01--DK Metcalf Proves Pettiness Knows No Bounds After Monster Game Against the Eagles: 'I've Got to Make

DK Metcalf Proves Pettiness Knows No Bounds After Monster Game Against the Eagles: 'I've Got to Make Them Pay'

Professional athletes love to pretend like personal slights or social media chatter doesn ’ t phase them , but we all know that ’ s a bold-faced lie .
Kevin Durant had a whole-ass secret burner account ; LeBron is notorious for clapping back at critics and going off the grid during the playoffs , and Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf is cut from the same cloth .
While it ’ s never a good idea to talk bad about anyone who can do shit like this , apparently Philadelphia E agles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz did exactly that prior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday night .
According to Metcalf , Schwartz told him “ I was in Detroit with Megatron , but you ’ re not there yet ” —an obvious reference to Lions all-time great Calvin Johnson—and the petty in Metcalf just wouldn ’ t let that shit go .
“ In my mind , I ’ m not trying to be Megatron , ” Metcalf told reporters .
“ I ’ m trying to be me .
So I had a chip on my shoulder the whole game.
” So how exactly did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By catching a 52-yard bomb to set up Seattle ’ s first score in the opening minutes of the second quarter , then proceeding to lay waste to defensive back Darius Slay by finishing the game with 10 passes for 177 yards in Seattle ’ s 23-17 win .
For his part , Schwartz maintains that he had no intention whatsoever to offend Metcalf , but clearly , his attempt at a compliment backfired spectacularly .
“ Jim Schwartz says he complimented DK before game , told him he ’ s got ton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Calvin in Detroit & he ’ s closest thing to Megatron he ’ s seen , ” John Clark of NBC Sports tweeted .
“ Jim told him after game , ‘ you may not be Calvin yet but you ’ re on your way.
’ Was complimenting @ dkm14 both times.
” Schwartz ’ s intentions might ’ ve been pure , but his execution clearly left much to be desired .
More importantly , he didn ’ t even feel the brunt of Metcalf ’ s wrath .
The true @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was tasked with trying to keep the ball out of Metcalf ’ s hands .
“ It was tough , ” Slay admitted to reporters after getting destroyed on the field .
“ Like I said , he did a great job of catching the ball .
He did everything good as a receiver .
I would say this is by far the worst game I have ever played in the league .
I truly lost every 50/50 ball .
I was probably 0-for .
I have never been that , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his ass off today , and I have to get better.
” Playing better might ’ ve helped , but it sounds like Schwartz keeping his mouth shut would ’ ve helped even more considering Metcalf already had it out for the Eagles for not snatching him up in the 2019 draft .
Let this be a lesson to the rest of the league : DK Metcalf is petty as fuck so unless you want that work too , I strongly suggest you stay the hell away from that man before kickoff .

Professional athletes love to pretend like personal slights or social media chatter doesn’t phase them, but we all know that’s a bold-faced lie. Kevin Durant had a whole-ass secret burner account; LeBron is notorious for clapping back at critics and going off the grid during the playoffs, and Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf is cut from the same cloth.
While it’s never a good idea to talk bad about anyone who can do shit like this, apparently Philadelphia E agles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz did exactly that prior to Philly’s face-off against Seattle on Monday night.
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According to Metcalf, Schwartz told him “I was in Detroit with Megatron, but you’re not there yet”—an obvious reference to Lions all-time great Calvin Johnson—and the petty in Metcalf just wouldn’t let that shit go.
“In my mind, I’m not trying to be Megatron,” Metcalf told reporters. “I’m trying to be me. So I had a chip on my shoulder the whole game.”
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So how exactly did Metcalf respond to the perceived slight? By catching a 52-yard bomb to set up Seattle’s first score in the opening minutes of the second quarter, then proceeding to lay waste to defensive back Darius Slay by finishing the game with 10 passes for 177 yards in Seattle’s 23-17 win.
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For his part, Schwartz maintains that he had no intention whatsoever to offend Metcalf, but clearly, his attempt at a compliment backfired spectacularly.
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“Jim Schwartz says he complimented DK before game, told him he’s got ton of respect for him & he was with Calvin in Detroit & he’s closest thing to Megatron he’s seen,” John Clark of NBC Sports tweeted. “Jim told him after game, ‘you may not be Calvin yet but you’re on your way.’ Was complimenting @dkm14 both times.”
Schwartz’s intentions might’ve been pure, but his execution clearly left much to be desired. More importantly, he didn’t even feel the brunt of Metcalf’s wrath. The true victim here is Darius Slay, who was tasked with trying to keep the ball out of Metcalf’s hands.
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“It was tough,” Slay admitted to reporters after getting destroyed on the field. “Like I said, he did a great job of catching the ball. He did everything good as a receiver. I would say this is by far the worst game I have ever played in the league. I truly lost every 50/50 ball. I was probably 0-for. I have never been that, but I say props to him, he played his ass off today, and I have to get better.”
Playing better might’ve helped, but it sounds like Schwartz keeping his mouth shut would’ve helped even more considering Metcalf already had it out for the Eagles for not snatching him up in the 2019 draft.
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Let this be a lesson to the rest of the league: DK Metcalf is petty as fuck so unless you want that work too, I strongly suggest you stay the hell away from that man before kickoff.


theroot--2020-12-01--GTFOH Trump Watch: Cat Turd, Indeed

GTFOH Trump Watch: Cat Turd, Indeed

The president has done a lot of stupid shit since taking office .
Hiring Sean Spicer to work in any other position besides valet is one .
Anyone remember covfefe ?
What about the time the president shut down the government to show Nancy Pelosi who was the boss only to relent to Pelosi ’ s demands weeks later .
Anyone seen the president ’ s latest response to the coronavirus crisis ?
Yeah , me neither .
But this latest move by President ChiChi Von Superspreader might be the funniest one yet .
Ever since the election results have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not going to be president much longer , President Whoopi Von Phlegmstain has been looking for anyone , literally anyone , who will agree with his bogus claims of voter fraud .
Which leads us to “ Catturd2.
” See , someone with the Twitter handle @ cattturd2 has been supporting the president ’ s push to overturn the election and the president finally couldn ’ t help himself and had to retweet the supporter some three times on Monday .
The Root has done an investigation and found that based solely on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Catturd2 is either the president ’ s personal lawyer , Rudy Giuliani , or South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham .
The president has refused to accept that he lost the election from authoritative figures who cover this for a living but believes Catturd2 .
This is how America becomes great .
Because Catturd1 retweeted Catturd2 , Catturd is trending on Twitter .
And then there is this from Business Insider : “ The account also claimed that the president ’ s attention had fueled sales of its book , The Adventures of Cowfart.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ladies and gentlemen .
The president of the United States .
Because everyone ’ s 2020 bingo cards should be blank and allow us to just write in our own subjects , including Funkmaster Flex getting a Brazilian butt lift and then recording the whole thing as Wu-Tang played in the background , I will argue that no one had a Trump campaign lawyer calling for the execution of a former DHS staffer .
See , it ’ s going to be impossible to finish this if we aren ’ t writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chris Krebs used to be a federal cybersecurity official until he called this election the most secure election in American history .
This , of course , pissed off the president , who has been lying since the election ended , claiming massive voter fraud .
The president then fired Krebs , who was like “ fuck this job , anyway.
” Now Trump campaign lawyer Joseph diGenova said Monday that Krebs should be “ taken out at dawn and shot.
” “ During a Monday afternoon interview with Howie Carr , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diGenova called Krebs a “ moron ” and suggested he should be killed for saying the 2020 election was secure , ” Forbes reports .
Carr laughed at the claim and didn ’ t push back on it because there is nothing to add after someone close to the president threatens to kill someone for telling the truth in communist Russia .
Yep , totally normal and nothing to see here .
There are a few things that are difficult to convince some white people about .
The first is that Jesus is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tastes like whip cream ’ s bitter racist cousin who voted for Trump and keeps wanting to show you his extensive hunting knife collection .
The third is that coronavirus is real and will fucking kill you , so stop having these fucking indoor superspreader events you fucking maskholes !
Unless you work for the current administration .
In that case , throw all the parties you want .
Seriously , you aren ’ t going to listen to me or science anyway , so have at it .
Melania “ Who gives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and her husband are throwing , or allowing , a shit ton of holiday celebrations because just like college kids who rented an Airbnb on daddy ’ s credit card , they are going to fuck the place up before they leave .
The White House began the annual holiday party season on Monday afternoon , officials said , kicking off a spate of indoor holiday parties that commemorate various religious traditions over the season .
While many public health professionals have asked Americans not to congregate in large group settings and avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 266,000 Americans and infected 13 million more , the White House is expected to throw more than a dozen indoor parties , including a large congressional ball on Dec. 10 , officials say .
The parties will be paid for by the Republican Party , a person with knowledge of the planning said , and will cost millions of dollars .
The president and the first lady are determined to have a final holiday season in the White House , officials said , and concerns about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have not stopped the events .
Many of the administration ’ s supporters have taken a skeptical view of the restrictions over the virus and are choosing to attend , officials said .
The White House is claiming that they are going to have smaller guest lists and blah , blah , blah .
Whatever , at this point .
As my mother used to tell me as a boy , “ Keep hanging with coronavirus and you ’ re going to get what you ’ ve got coming.
” Clearly , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , America ’ s most famous X-ray doctor who somehow parlayed his knowledge of x-rays into the top spot on the White House ’ s coronavirus task force , resigned Monday .
CNN reports that Dr. Atlas was hired as a special government employee , which only allowed him 130 days to serve in the White House and that window was closing , so he offered his resignation letter .
Atlas tweeted out a photo of his resignation letter ( because that is normal ) on Monday and noted that his “ advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harms from both the pandemic and the structural policies themselves , especially to the working class and the poor.
” “ I sincerely wish the new team all the best as they guide the nation through these trying , polarized times , ” he wrote , apparently referring to President-elect Joe Biden ’ s incoming coronavirus team .
Man , fuck this guy .
Dr. Atlas was President Trump ’ s mouthpiece for nonsensical coronavirus bullshit .
He was a spreader of false information who out of his depth and pushed for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” was what was causing this massive outrage to a virus that has killed more than 250,000 people .
There ’ s blood on this man ’ s hands and to act like this is normal , it ’ s not .
May he never take another x-ray , in Jesus ’ name , we pray .
Amen .

The president has done a lot of stupid shit since taking office.
Hiring Sean Spicer to work in any other position besides valet is one. Anyone remember covfefe? What about the time the president shut down the government to show Nancy Pelosi who was the boss only to relent to Pelosi’s demands weeks later. Anyone seen the president’s latest response to the coronavirus crisis ? Yeah, me neither.
But this latest move by President ChiChi Von Superspreader might be the funniest one yet. Ever since the election results have come in showing that the president is not going to be president much longer, President Whoopi Von Phlegmstain has been looking for anyone, literally anyone, who will agree with his bogus claims of voter fraud.
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Which leads us to “Catturd2.” See, someone with the Twitter handle @cattturd2 has been supporting the president’s push to overturn the election and the president finally couldn’t help himself and had to retweet the supporter some three times on Monday.
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The Root has done an investigation and found that based solely on the Twitter handle and the photo that Catturd2 is either the president’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, or South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.
The president has refused to accept that he lost the election from authoritative figures who cover this for a living but believes Catturd2. This is how America becomes great.
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Because Catturd1 retweeted Catturd2, Catturd is trending on Twitter.
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And then there is this from Business Insider: “The account also claimed that the president’s attention had fueled sales of its book, The Adventures of Cowfart.”
The president of the United States, ladies and gentlemen. The president of the United States.
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Trump Campaign Lawyer Just Suggested Killing Chris Krebs
Because everyone’s 2020 bingo cards should be blank and allow us to just write in our own subjects, including Funkmaster Flex getting a Brazilian butt lift and then recording the whole thing as Wu-Tang played in the background, I will argue that no one had a Trump campaign lawyer calling for the execution of a former DHS staffer.
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See, it’s going to be impossible to finish this if we aren’t writing in our own topics. Anyway, Chris Krebs used to be a federal cybersecurity official until he called this election the most secure election in American history. This, of course, pissed off the president, who has been lying since the election ended, claiming massive voter fraud. The president then fired Krebs, who was like “fuck this job, anyway.” Now Trump campaign lawyer Joseph diGenova said Monday that Krebs should be “taken out at dawn and shot.”
“During a Monday afternoon interview with Howie Carr, a host on far-right cable network Newsmax, diGenova called Krebs a “moron” and suggested he should be killed for saying the 2020 election was secure,” Forbes reports.
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Carr laughed at the claim and didn’t push back on it because there is nothing to add after someone close to the president threatens to kill someone for telling the truth in communist Russia.
Yep, totally normal and nothing to see here.
There are a few things that are difficult to convince some white people about. The first is that Jesus is Black. The second is that mayonnaise tastes like whip cream’s bitter racist cousin who voted for Trump and keeps wanting to show you his extensive hunting knife collection. The third is that coronavirus is real and will fucking kill you, so stop having these fucking indoor superspreader events you fucking maskholes!
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Unless you work for the current administration. In that case, throw all the parties you want. Seriously, you aren’t going to listen to me or science anyway, so have at it.
Melania “Who gives a fuck about Christmas stuff” Trump and her husband are throwing, or allowing, a shit ton of holiday celebrations because just like college kids who rented an Airbnb on daddy’s credit card, they are going to fuck the place up before they leave.
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From the Washington Post:
The White House began the annual holiday party season on Monday afternoon, officials said, kicking off a spate of indoor holiday parties that commemorate various religious traditions over the season. While many public health professionals have asked Americans not to congregate in large group settings and avoid travel over the holidays because of the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 266,000 Americans and infected 13 million more, the White House is expected to throw more than a dozen indoor parties, including a large congressional ball on Dec. 10, officials say. The parties will be paid for by the Republican Party, a person with knowledge of the planning said, and will cost millions of dollars. The president and the first lady are determined to have a final holiday season in the White House, officials said, and concerns about spiking cases and deaths across the country have not stopped the events. Many of the administration’s supporters have taken a skeptical view of the restrictions over the virus and are choosing to attend, officials said.
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The White House is claiming that they are going to have smaller guest lists and blah, blah, blah. Whatever, at this point. As my mother used to tell me as a boy, “Keep hanging with coronavirus and you’re going to get what you’ve got coming.” Clearly, I’m paraphrasing.
X-Ray Doctor Out
Dr. Scott Atlas, America’s most famous X-ray doctor who somehow parlayed his knowledge of x-rays into the top spot on the White House’s coronavirus task force, resigned Monday.
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CNN reports that Dr. Atlas was hired as a special government employee, which only allowed him 130 days to serve in the White House and that window was closing, so he offered his resignation letter.
Atlas tweeted out a photo of his resignation letter (because that is normal) on Monday and noted that his “advice was always focused on minimizing all the harms from both the pandemic and the structural policies themselves, especially to the working class and the poor.”
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“I sincerely wish the new team all the best as they guide the nation through these trying, polarized times,” he wrote, apparently referring to President-elect Joe Biden’s incoming coronavirus team.
Man, fuck this guy. Dr. Atlas was President Trump’s mouthpiece for nonsensical coronavirus bullshit. He was a spreader of false information who out of his depth and pushed for the reopening of schools claiming that “hysteria” was what was causing this massive outrage to a virus that has killed more than 250,000 people. There’s blood on this man’s hands and to act like this is normal, it’s not. May he never take another x-ray, in Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.


theroot--2020-12-03--Massachusetts Legislators Vote to Ban Police From Using Facial Recognition Technology

Lawmakers in Massachusetts have taken the rare step back from our inevitable , Minority Report-lite future by voting to ban police departments from using facial recognition technology .
According to TechCrunch , the ban was part of an overall police reform bill that also bans police from using chokeholds , rubber bullets , limits the use of chemical agents such as tear gas , and would authorize officers to intervene if they feel another officer is using excessive force .
The bill passed through both the state House and Senate following months of gridlock and will be signed by Gov @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law .
The bill does allow the limited use of facial recognition searches against the state ’ s driver ’ s license database , provided the officer has a search warrant .
Kade Crockford , head of the ACLU ’ s Technology for Liberty program in Massachusetts , praised the move .
“ No one should have to fear the government tracking and identifying their face wherever they go , or facing wrongful arrest because of biased , error-prone technology , ” Crockford told TechCrunch .
He went on to detail the efforts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year to ban facial recognition in multiple municipalities throughout Massachusetts .
“ We commend the legislature for advancing a bill to protect all Massachusetts residents from unregulated face surveillance technology , ” Crockford added .
Like Crockford said , aside from just being creepy as all fuck , facial recognition technology is also kind of racist and incredibly flawed .
There have been countless studies showing how racial bias is often baked into these programs .
This racial bias often results in people being misidentified in situations where accuracy is essential .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 25-year-old , dark-skinned Black man with tattoos was arrested for an incident involving a light-skinned , tattoo-less teenager .
So it ’ s not simply a hypothetical that this technology can lead to really bad outcomes for folks ; it ’ s a legitimate reality .
With the lack of any federal laws on facial recognition technology , cities across the country have elected to issue bans of their own .
Last year , San Francisco banned the technology citing how it could potentially worsen racial bias .
Portland issued one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year , banning it from both local government and private businesses from using it in public areas .

Lawmakers in Massachusetts have taken the rare step back from our inevitable, Minority Report-lite future by voting to ban police departments from using facial recognition technology.
According to TechCrunch, the ban was part of an overall police reform bill that also bans police from using chokeholds, rubber bullets, limits the use of chemical agents such as tear gas, and would authorize officers to intervene if they feel another officer is using excessive force. The bill passed through both the state House and Senate following months of gridlock and will be signed by Gov. Charlie Baker in order to become law.
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The bill does allow the limited use of facial recognition searches against the state’s driver’s license database, provided the officer has a search warrant.
Kade Crockford, head of the ACLU’s Technology for Liberty program in Massachusetts, praised the move.
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“No one should have to fear the government tracking and identifying their face wherever they go, or facing wrongful arrest because of biased, error-prone technology,” Crockford told TechCrunch. He went on to detail the efforts the ACLU has made over the last year to ban facial recognition in multiple municipalities throughout Massachusetts.
“We commend the legislature for advancing a bill to protect all Massachusetts residents from unregulated face surveillance technology,” Crockford added.
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Like Crockford said, aside from just being creepy as all fuck, facial recognition technology is also kind of racist and incredibly flawed. There have been countless studies showing how racial bias is often baked into these programs. This racial bias often results in people being misidentified in situations where accuracy is essential. It’s already happened in Detroit when a 25-year-old, dark-skinned Black man with tattoos was arrested for an incident involving a light-skinned, tattoo-less teenager.
So it’s not simply a hypothetical that this technology can lead to really bad outcomes for folks; it’s a legitimate reality.
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With the lack of any federal laws on facial recognition technology, cities across the country have elected to issue bans of their own. Last year, San Francisco banned the technology citing how it could potentially worsen racial bias. Portland issued one of the strictest bans in the country earlier this year, banning it from both local government and private businesses from using it in public areas.


theroot--2020-12-01--Pour Yourself a Glass of Something Strong for Huckberry's Extended Cyber Monday Deals

The best Huckberry deals of Cyber Monday 2020 are here .
After 9 months into the pandemic , I bet that your co-workers have probably seen every shirt you own on your Zoom meetings .
If I ’ m right , then there ’ s no better excuse to spice up your virtual workwear by chasing in on Huckberry ’ s best deals of the holiday season .
How about a warm coat for a socially-distanced morning stroll ?
Gear up for a rugged solo trek in nature away from the COVID-19 pandamonium .
Huckberry can help you do all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too .
From housewares to footwear , Huckberry has everything you can think of on sale , even a personal concrete fireplace .
The retailer is also including free shipping on orders of $ 98 or more too , along with free returns .
Whether your backpacking or just hanging out at home , having an absorbent towel handy is always helpful .
However , quality towels are often thick and take up a load of space .
But not Turkish Towels .
The brand ’ s Herringbone towel ( 40x70 ” ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approximate shape and size of a burrito , yet is claimed to be as absorbent as a beach towel .
It dries quickly and gets softer with each wash , too !
Save $ 20 right now from Huckberry .
Save a whopping $ 138 on this Flint and Tinder Desert Field Jacket , the ideal warm winter layer that even gives a hint of that returning-from-safari vibe .
It ’ s classic yet approachable , crafted with numerous pockets for ultimate utility .
Huckberry says this piece is breathable but protective , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lightweight and breathable , the Proof Shift Packable Shell is the ultimate nylon blend windbreaker .
Both a wind- and water-resistant shell , this style-forward jacket is ideal for a neighborhood jog or mountain hike .
At over $ 80 off , it ’ s the perfect pick for an outdoor adventure .
Looking for the perfect well-worn flannel shirt ?
Flint and Tinder ’ s Telluride Plaid Shirt is made from textured fabric and is great for yard work , or for just hanging out at home .
With a button down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pairs with anything and can be worn year-round .
And to boot , it ’ s marked down $ 40 right now .
Save more than half off the list price of these Greats Royale Knit sneakers in black and white , which are “ inspired by the no-BS attitude of retro kicks.
” They look comfy and are a great price right now , plus they ’ re made from the recycled material of seven plastic bottles per shoe .
There ’ s a grey and white version , too , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is the leather version of the Greats Royale sneakers , which are pricier but also still $ 54 off the list price .
They ’ re handcrafted in Italy and come in 100 % recycled packaging , although these shoes aren ’ t made from recycled materials themselves .
The Royale sneakers look slick but comfortable , with a breathable leather .
Whenever your next trip might be , you ’ ll definitely want to bring along your camera .
With a padded structure and case , the WANDRD Camera Cube @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camera and gear from harm .
It ’ s also big enough to fit a whole camera body and 2-4 lenses depending on their size .
The cube was also designed with a divider system to provide a host of organizational options for your various gear needs .
Save $ 187 on this Capalbio linen blazer , an Italian-made layer that ’ s perfect whether you ’ re spending the day outdoors or having a fine meal with friends .
It ’ s lightweight , breathable , and even touts a removable internal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with large internal and external handy pockets , which are both fashionable and perfect for keeping your belongings safe .
Get nautical with this unique Marine Layer Diver Dave button-down shirt , which has an almost denim-like look with a print featuring small shark and diver images all across the fabric .
It ’ s $ 34 off at Huckberry right now .
These slip-on loafers are built from soft leather and have been handmade in Northern Italy by the same family for six generations now .
According to Huckberry , they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and represent the best value on the market.
” They ’ re marked down $ 94 off the list right now , so that last part is especially true .
This handsome checkerboard button-up is made in Portugal , using a “ lightweight fabric [ that ] was developed centuries ago for folks in India to feel comfortable during their scorching summers.
” Sounds epic , and looks pretty comfy too .
Best of all , it ’ s half off the list price right now .
Grayers ’ Paragon quilted featherweight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lightweight design .
It ’ ll keep heat in and block the wind without being overbearing , plus you ’ ll save $ 94 off the list price from Huckberry right now .
This deal was originally written by Sheilah Villari on 03/31/2020 and updated by Juliana Clark on 12/01/2020 .

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Featured Deal: Alba Optics Solo | $174
Huckberry’s best deals of September 2021 are here!
After spending the better part of the calendar year in a pandemic, I bet that your co-workers have probably seen every shirt you own on your Zoom meetings. If I’m right, then there’s no better excuse to spice up your virtual workwear by cashing in on Huckberry’s best deals.
From apparel to footwear, Huckberry has everything you can think of on sale.
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Made from hemp and organic cotton, the Wellen Hemp Polo provides long-lasting wear with sustainable materials that you can wear guilt-free. It is an easy-going , ultra-flattering design that will give you plenty of room without being baggy.
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Having a solid set of whiskey glasses is key to kicking off the summer right! When you raise a glass to toast at the next outdoor party, do it in style!
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Huckberry is selling some beautiful Whiskey Peaks glasses, including American Mountains, Grand Tetons, and International Mountains. These glasses are made from 100% lead-free handblown glass, which is lighter than leaded glass and equally durable.
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As part of the summer sale, Huckberry is offering an up to 25% discount on hybrid shorts, which can be worn either in the water or on land. Plus, the hydrophobic fabrics dry super quickly, so you’re ready to hit your local bar.
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The line-up includes styles and designs that will satisfy even the pickiest of shoe shoppers. One example is the highly flexible Astorflex Patnoflex Travel, the ideal summer shoe for those on the move. Another is the Astroflex Rolflex, a great shoe to transition from one season to another.
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Linen shirts are super stylish and functional for the summertime. However, my biggest pet peeve is how easily they wrinkle. Well, no more! Introducing the Wills Wrinkle-Free Linen Shirt (Bright Navy).
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With temperatures rising, everyone needs to have a beach towel in their arsenal. And why not cash in on one at a discounted price? At up to 45% off, Turkish Towels are a steal this Memorial Day weekend. They are super soft and plush, regardless if you are sitting by the pool, the lake, or the ocean.
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Named after the 45 RPM, Forty Five makes classic, vintage t-shirts to pay homage to the ‘60s and ‘70s. The brand’s shirts are made from 100% USA-grown Supima cotton in Los Angeles’ Fashion District. They’ve been designed at the perfect length for tucking and untucking and with a timeless sleeve length. They’re also been garment-dyed for added softness and preshrunk to ensure that you get the perfect fit.
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Every guy needs a smart pair of trousers to take them from the office to the cornerstore without missing a beat. Available in 10 vibrant colors, the Flint and Tinder 365 pants are now on sale at two for $175. You can put that extra $21 on a summer date night. They’re super lightweight and dyed to comfortable straight out of the box. They even come with a fifth front pocket to securely carry all of your belongings.
This story was originally written by Sheilah Villari on 03/31/2020 and updated with new information by Juliana Clark on 09/09/2021.


theroot--2020-12-03--Ever Seen an Anti-Karen Out-Karen a Karen? It's a Sight to Behold

I ’ m not going to lie : The first time I saw this video , I thought I was watching a classic case of Karen-on-Karen crime .
I was ready to launch into a whole bit about how the Karen Lives Matter movement is full of hypocrites because all they do is complain , complain , complain about systemic Black-people-roasted-me-ism , but fail to deal with the problems within their own community .
As it turned out , I was not watching two white women have a Karen-off while perpetuating negative stereotypes and proving once and for all that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a race problem .
Instead , I was watching a Black woman in the midst of a parking lot dispute with a hilariously agitated white woman whom she chose to troll by doing possibly the greatest , most Oscar-worthy performance of a bonafide Karen I have ever witnessed .
She is who I affectionately call the “ anti-Karen.
” The video was recorded by the Black woman—whose Tik Tok handle is @ kuntacourtnay—while she was sitting in her car , apparently , after some kind of traffic dispute with the white woman , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ juice and needed to chill .
“ And you park like an idiot , ” Deadpool Karen ( that ’ s what I call the Black woman because she ’ s just become my new favorite anti-hero , and I ’ m ready to send Marvel a pitch as we speak ) can be heard saying from her driver ’ s seat .
“ You ’ ve been reported , ” Karen-from-the-block said , to which Sista Soldier the Karen-Troller responded , “ Oh , I ’ m already reporting you too , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me , ” the white woman is heard saying despite the fact that she appeared to be circling her arch-nemesis ’ car with her own camera phone because she clearly doesn ’ t see herself as the villain in this story .
“ She ’ s put my life at risk and my child ’ s life at risk , ” Cobra Karen continued .
“ You ’ ve been posted all over Temecula Talk.
” ( Apparently , this all took place in Temecula , Calif .
I ’ m still not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I ’ m imagining a virtual “ manager ” available for all Karens and their Karen haircuts to speak with .
Oh , wait , there ’ s a site . )
That ’ s when Decepti-Karen attempted to play the race card—and I ’ m still wondering where that bit of white nonsense was headed .
“ I wonder if I was a Black woman ... ” she said repeatedly before being cut off .
Seriously , what the fuck was she about to say ?
The next words about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been , “ ... would my leftover Thanksgiving dressing made with apples , apricots and fuzzy Birkenstock lint keep ending up in the trash ?
” —otherwise , she was about to say some bullshit .
Anyway , Hydra Karen started to approach Not-yo-Karen ’ s car and the Black woman can be heard shouting , “ Get the fuck out of my way !
Get away from my car !
Six feet !
” “ You better back up !
” Darth Karen shouts as she whips out her pepper-spray .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ some too !
” my hilarious hero said .
The video cuts off while the two women are still shouting over each other with the white woman crying for someone to call 911 and the Black woman repeatedly shouting , “ Get away from my car , ” “ Six feet , ” and “ Help !
”

I’m not going to lie: The first time I saw this video, I thought I was watching a classic case of Karen-on-Karen crime. I was ready to launch into a whole bit about how the Karen Lives Matter movement is full of hypocrites because all they do is complain, complain, complain about systemic Black-people-roasted-me-ism, but fail to deal with the problems within their own community.
As it turned out, I was not watching two white women have a Karen-off while perpetuating negative stereotypes and proving once and for all that they have a culture problem, not a race problem. Instead, I was watching a Black woman in the midst of a parking lot dispute with a hilariously agitated white woman whom she chose to troll by doing possibly the greatest, most Oscar-worthy performance of a bonafide Karen I have ever witnessed. She is who I affectionately call the “anti-Karen.”
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The video was recorded by the Black woman—whose Tik Tok handle is @kuntacourtnay—while she was sitting in her car, apparently, after some kind of traffic dispute with the white woman, who was clearly hopped up on Karen juice and needed to chill.
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“And you park like an idiot,” Deadpool Karen (that’s what I call the Black woman because she’s just become my new favorite anti-hero, and I’m ready to send Marvel a pitch as we speak) can be heard saying from her driver’s seat.
“You’ve been reported,” Karen-from-the-block said, to which Sista Soldier the Karen-Troller responded, “Oh, I’m already reporting you too, baby.”
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“This girl is harassing me,” the white woman is heard saying despite the fact that she appeared to be circling her arch-nemesis’ car with her own camera phone because she clearly doesn’t see herself as the villain in this story.
“She’s put my life at risk and my child’s life at risk,” Cobra Karen continued. “You’ve been posted all over Temecula Talk.” (Apparently, this all took place in Temecula, Calif . I’m still not sure what “ Temecula Talk” is, but I’m imagining a virtual “manager” available for all Karens and their Karen haircuts to speak with. Oh, wait, there’s a site. )
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That’s when Decepti-Karen attempted to play the race card—and I’m still wondering where that bit of white nonsense was headed.
“I wonder if I was a Black woman...” she said repeatedly before being cut off.
Seriously, what the fuck was she about to say? The next words about to come out of her mouth better have been, “...would my leftover Thanksgiving dressing made with apples, apricots and fuzzy Birkenstock lint keep ending up in the trash?”—otherwise, she was about to say some bullshit.
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Anyway, Hydra Karen started to approach Not-yo-Karen’s car and the Black woman can be heard shouting, “Get the fuck out of my way! Get away from my car! Six feet!”
“You better back up!” Darth Karen shouts as she whips out her pepper-spray.
“Oh, I’ve got some too!” my hilarious hero said.
The video cuts off while the two women are still shouting over each other with the white woman crying for someone to call 911 and the Black woman repeatedly shouting, “Get away from my car,” “Six feet,” and “Help!”
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theroot--2020-12-03--Louisville Mayor Declares Racism a Public Health Crisis

Since Breonna Taylor ’ s death , Louisville has become one of the focal points in the nation ’ s ongoing reckoning with its internalized racism , and as a result , Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer has declared racism a public health crisis .
WLKY reports that Fischer signed the executive order on Tuesday , which comes following months of consistent protests in the city .
The protests started in March after Breonna Taylor was shot and killed in her own home by Louisville Metro Police officers .
In the time since , the city fired its police chief and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to handle instances of police misconduct , but justice has still not been served for Taylor .
With this latest move , Louisville joins places like Minneapolis and the state of Pennsylvania in declaring racism a public health crisis .
“ For too many Louisvilians racism is a fact of daily life , a fact that was created and documented in our country ’ s laws and institutional policies like segregation , redlining and urban renewal , ” Fischer said at a news conference .
The executive order isn ’ t just a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city has established the Advancing Racial Equity plan .
The plan has a list of targeted goals and actions meant to address racial equity in areas of public safety , childcare , unemployment , and housing .
The plan also outlines a series of reforms for the Louisville Metro Police Department , with community policing , an extensive independent review of LMPD ’ s culture and practices , and “ budget reallocation ” being listed among the action items .
Fischer told reporters that the goals listed in the plan were reflective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as the Louisville Urban League , which submitted a petition to the m ayor and Louisville Metro Council over the summer that listed the most pressing issues facing Louisville ’ s Black community .
Fischer told reporters that while advancing racial equity has been a consistent goal of the Louisville Metro government for the last decade , “ it ’ s clear that we need to move faster and invest more resources .
We need to do everything we can to repair distrust through action.
” Shameka Parrish-Wright , head of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told WLKY that she hopes the mayor is serious when it comes to taking action .
“ I hope ... the action steps of this plan really comes down and trickles down to the ground .
Because on the ground , we have seen homelessness , jobless , people who are not connected to benefits , people who need mental health care , ” she told WLKY .
While Parrish-Wright believes the m ayor probably should ’ ve done this already , she ’ s happy to see progress being made .
Ultimately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t be achieved in Louisville until Breonna Taylor is finally given justice .
“ To me , a really good start of letting your city know that you ’ re ready to heal is firing those officers , because the community does not feel supported , ” she told the news outlet .
“ They don ’ t trust them and how can we move forward if we don ’ t deal with that first ?
”

Since Breonna Taylor’s death, Louisville has become one of the focal points in the nation’s ongoing reckoning with its internalized racism, and as a result, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer has declared racism a public health crisis.
WLKY reports that Fischer signed the executive order on Tuesday, which comes following months of consistent protests in the city. The protests started in March after Breonna Taylor was shot and killed in her own home by Louisville Metro Police officers. In the time since, the city fired its police chief and a new oversight board has been formed to handle instances of police misconduct, but justice has still not been served for Taylor.
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With this latest move, Louisville joins places like Minneapolis and the state of Pennsylvania in declaring racism a public health crisis.
“For too many Louisvilians racism is a fact of daily life, a fact that was created and documented in our country’s laws and institutional policies like segregation, redlining and urban renewal,” Fischer said at a news conference.
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The executive order isn’t just a series of fancy words condemning racism; the city has established the Advancing Racial Equity plan. The plan has a list of targeted goals and actions meant to address racial equity in areas of public safety, childcare, unemployment, and housing.
The plan also outlines a series of reforms for the Louisville Metro Police Department, with community policing, an extensive independent review of LMPD’s culture and practices, and “budget reallocation” being listed among the action items.
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Fischer told reporters that the goals listed in the plan were reflective of the issues presented by community leaders such as the Louisville Urban League, which submitted a petition to the m ayor and Louisville Metro Council over the summer that listed the most pressing issues facing Louisville’s Black community.
Fischer told reporters that while advancing racial equity has been a consistent goal of the Louisville Metro government for the last decade, “it’s clear that we need to move faster and invest more resources. We need to do everything we can to repair distrust through action.”
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Shameka Parrish-Wright, head of the Louisville chapter of the Bail Project, told WLKY that she hopes the mayor is serious when it comes to taking action. “I hope...the action steps of this plan really comes down and trickles down to the ground. Because on the ground, we have seen homelessness, jobless, people who are not connected to benefits, people who need mental health care,” she told WLKY.
While Parrish-Wright believes the m ayor probably should’ve done this already, she’s happy to see progress being made. Ultimately, Wright feels that true racial progress can’t be achieved in Louisville until Breonna Taylor is finally given justice.
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“To me, a really good start of letting your city know that you’re ready to heal is firing those officers, because the community does not feel supported,” she told the news outlet. “They don’t trust them and how can we move forward if we don’t deal with that first?”


theroot--2020-12-02--Black Ambition: Pharrell Launches New Initiative for Black and LatinX Entrepreneurs

Award-winning producer and fashion icon Pharrell Williams has announced the launch of his new nonprofit initiative , Black Ambition , “ dedicated to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs who are launching tech , design , healthcare , and consumer products/services start-ups.
” In a press release sent to The Root , the initiative will also include two prize competitions : The Black Ambition HBCU Prize and The Black Ambition Prize , The former of which will offer cash prizes and mentorship for current and past students at HBCUs while they develop “ seed and early-stage ideas and launch companies in tech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ products and services.
” The latter will “ find , support , and seed early-stage companies in tech , design , healthcare , and consumer products and services and ventures must have at least one founder or co-founder that identifies as Black/African/African American and/or Hispanic/Latino/a/Latinx.
” The competition will culminate in one major national event in July 2021 , where the winners will additionally be awarded access to peer networks , expert connections , opportunities for media exposure , introductions to venture capitalists , angel investors , and accelerator partners .
Overall , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to “ level the playing field and foster the ingenuity , determination , and resilience of underrepresented entrepreneurs , ” and to ensure that inclusive entrepreneurship becomes the new normal .
Speaking on the importance of his initiative , Williams explained : Recent events and tragedies have illustrated the always existent stark divisions in the American experience , and while entrepreneurship has long been a tenet of the American dream , marginalized people have faced long-standing barriers to success .
With Black Ambition , the goal is to help strengthen the pipeline of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wealth gaps derived from limited access to capital and resources .
Black Ambition ’ s advisory team will be led by Pharrell with support from The Bridgespan Group , a global nonprofit organization that advises mission-driven organizations and nonprofits .
Other partners include Adidas , Chanel , The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative , The Rockefeller Foundation , Tony ’ s Chocolonely and the Visa Foundation .
There will also be collaborations with Mattel and Toney Chocolonely ’ s to further support and spread awareness , the latter of which will take the form of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a portion of the proceeds benefiting the initiative .
The Root ’ s Michael Harriot had a little more insight on the initiative , having been privy to a brainstorming session after Pharrell reached out to discuss the idea in its early phases .
“ I have no idea how he got my number , but it ’ s Pharrell , ” joked Harriot , before adding a more serious endorsement .
“ He has been intentional about finding ways to help Black creators and entrepreneurs not just have a seat at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own tables with actual avenues for economic empowerment and ownership .
”

Shanelle Genai on The Grapevine, shared by Shanelle Genai to The Root

Award-winning producer and fashion icon Pharrell Williams has announced the launch of his new nonprofit initiative, Black Ambition, “dedicated to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs who are launching tech, design, healthcare, and consumer products/services start-ups.”
In a press release sent to The Root, the initiative will also include two prize competitions: The Black Ambition HBCU Prize and The Black Ambition Prize, The former of which will offer cash prizes and mentorship for current and past students at HBCUs while they develop “seed and early-stage ideas and launch companies in tech, design, healthcare, and consumer products and services.” The latter will “find, support, and seed early-stage companies in tech, design, healthcare, and consumer products and services and ventures must have at least one founder or co-founder that identifies as Black/African/African American and/or Hispanic/Latino/a/Latinx.” The competition will culminate in one major national event in July 2021, where the winners will additionally be awarded access to peer networks, expert connections, opportunities for media exposure, introductions to venture capitalists, angel investors, and accelerator partners.
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Overall, Black Ambition’s long-term goal is to “level the playing field and foster the ingenuity, determination, and resilience of underrepresented entrepreneurs,” and to ensure that inclusive entrepreneurship becomes the new normal. Speaking on the importance of his initiative, Williams explained:
Recent events and tragedies have illustrated the always existent stark divisions in the American experience, and while entrepreneurship has long been a tenet of the American dream, marginalized people have faced long-standing barriers to success. With Black Ambition, the goal is to help strengthen the pipeline of talented entrepreneurs and close the opportunity and wealth gaps derived from limited access to capital and resources.
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Black Ambition’s advisory team will be led by Pharrell with support from The Bridgespan Group, a global nonprofit organization that advises mission-driven organizations and nonprofits. Other partners include Adidas, Chanel, The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, The Rockefeller Foundation, Tony’s Chocolonely and the Visa Foundation. There will also be collaborations with Mattel and Toney Chocolonely’s to further support and spread awareness, the latter of which will take the form of a special Black Ambition chocolate bar with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the initiative.
The Root’s Michael Harriot had a little more insight on the initiative, having been privy to a brainstorming session after Pharrell reached out to discuss the idea in its early phases. “I have no idea how he got my number, but it’s Pharrell,” joked Harriot, before adding a more serious endorsement. “He has been intentional about finding ways to help Black creators and entrepreneurs not just have a seat at the table, but how to build their own tables with actual avenues for economic empowerment and ownership.”


theroot--2020-12-02--Black Student in Oregon City Sues School District for Failing to Take Action on Racial Harassment

A Black student in Lake Oswego , Ore. , has sued her school district , its superintendent , and a former board member turned state senator for failing to act on multiple instances of discriminati on .
According to Oregon Live , the Lake Oswego School District , Superintendent Lora De La Cruz , and state Sen .
Rob Wagner are all named as defendants on a tort claim filed by the unnamed student .
The student , who is Black , alleges that she has endured countless instances of racism during her time at Lakeridge High .
Kim Sordyl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s attorneys , have said the suit will be filed in the coming weeks in Multnomah County Circuit Court .
Sordyl released a statement on the case , saying that the student endured insults about her hair , cyberbullying , racial slurs , and harassment when she played on the school ’ s basketball team .
Any effort by the family to get the school to address these problems was allegedly met with indifference .
“ Lake Oswego schools are hotbeds of racism , ” Sordyl said .
“ White decision-makers engage in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racist culture.
” District spokeswoman Mary Kay Larson told Oregon Live that the district won ’ t comment on the allegations .
She said in a statement that the school has recently approved an anti-racism resolution , and has hired a teacher to focus on equity in the district .
In February , the attorneys sent a tort claim to De La Cruz announcing their intent to sue for damages .
That claim outlined the racism the student experienced during her time on the basketball team .
Her all-white teammates dubbed themselves the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harassed the student .
See , shit like this is why I ’ m hesitant on having kids .
I don ’ t know if I have it in me not to hit a racist 14-year-old with a V-trigger .
The racism wasn ’ t limited to just students either , as the claim describes an incident where two parents at one of the games told their kids to yell racial slurs at the student and harass her mother .
When the student asked them to stop , one of the parents allegedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the district .
I don ’ t know if this was a white woman , but this really sounds like some Becky shit .
“ Yes we were racist , but how DARE they call us on it !
” In April , the student applied to graduate a year early so she could get the fuck up out of this allegedly racist-ass school .
Desiree Fisher , the school ’ s principal recommended the student be allowed to graduate early .
State Sen. Wagner , who was the district chair at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May but didn ’ t make any efforts to investigate the reason why she wanted to graduate early .
According to Sordyl ’ s statement , what the school board did next instead is just— Y ’ all , the school board staged a reading of a Dr. Seuss book , gave the students pins that said “ Better Together , ” and called it a day .
Sure , one of your students is alleging that they have experienced years of racial harassment on your watch , but you know what will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; the board isn ’ t just tone-deaf , they ’ re also flat out trash…allegedly .
Sordyl ’ s statement alleges that the student was called into an office with multiple school officials without her parents being notified .
The officials , all white men because of course , told the student that she would face consequences if she went public with the discrimination she ’ s endured .
I ’ m sure the Black families in Lake Oswego are exhausted as , unfortunately , incidents like this aren ’ t uncommon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group of eighth graders in the city said they were called racial slurs on a regular basis .
Just this August , a family received a racist letter as a result of having a Black Lives Matter sign outside their house .
So clearly there ’ s a problem in Lake Oswego .
Here ’ s hoping this case might bring about some deeply needed change in this community .

A Black student in Lake Oswego, Ore., has sued her school district, its superintendent, and a former board member turned state senator for failing to act on multiple instances of discriminati on.
According to Oregon Live, the Lake Oswego School District, Superintendent Lora De La Cruz, and state Sen. Rob Wagner are all named as defendants on a tort claim filed by the unnamed student. The student, who is Black, alleges that she has endured countless instances of racism during her time at Lakeridge High. Kim Sordyl and Michael Fuller, the child’s attorneys, have said the suit will be filed in the coming weeks in Multnomah County Circuit Court.
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Sordyl released a statement on the case, saying that the student endured insults about her hair, cyberbullying, racial slurs, and harassment when she played on the school’s basketball team. Any effort by the family to get the school to address these problems was allegedly met with indifference.
“Lake Oswego schools are hotbeds of racism,” Sordyl said. “White decision-makers engage in performative allyship while covering up a deeply racist culture.”
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District spokeswoman Mary Kay Larson told Oregon Live that the district won’t comment on the allegations. She said in a statement that the school has recently approved an anti-racism resolution, and has hired a teacher to focus on equity in the district.
In February, the attorneys sent a tort claim to De La Cruz announcing their intent to sue for damages. That claim outlined the racism the student experienced during her time on the basketball team. Her all-white teammates dubbed themselves the “Caucasian Invasion” and hazed and harassed the student.
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See, shit like this is why I’m hesitant on having kids. I don’t know if I have it in me not to hit a racist 14-year-old with a V-trigger.
The racism wasn’t limited to just students either, as the claim describes an incident where two parents at one of the games told their kids to yell racial slurs at the student and harass her mother. When the student asked them to stop, one of the parents allegedly had the audacity to file a complaint with the district.
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I don’t know if this was a white woman, but this really sounds like some Becky shit. “Yes we were racist, but how DARE they call us on it!”
In April, the student applied to graduate a year early so she could get the fuck up out of this allegedly racist-ass school. Desiree Fisher, the school’s principal recommended the student be allowed to graduate early. State Sen. Wagner, who was the district chair at the time, approved the request in May but didn’t make any efforts to investigate the reason why she wanted to graduate early.
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According to Sordyl’s statement, what the school board did next instead is just—
Y’all, the school board staged a reading of a Dr. Seuss book, gave the students pins that said “Better Together,” and called it a day. Sure, one of your students is alleging that they have experienced years of racial harassment on your watch, but you know what will solve that?
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That’s right. Dr. Seuss.
Don’t worry; the board isn’t just tone-deaf, they’re also flat out trash…allegedly.
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Sordyl’s statement alleges that the student was called into an office with multiple school officials without her parents being notified. The officials, all white men because of course, told the student that she would face consequences if she went public with the discrimination she’s endured.
I’m just so tired, y’all.
I’m sure the Black families in Lake Oswego are exhausted as, unfortunately, incidents like this aren’t uncommon. A few years ago, a group of eighth graders in the city said they were called racial slurs on a regular basis. Just this August, a family received a racist letter as a result of having a Black Lives Matter sign outside their house.
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So clearly there’s a problem in Lake Oswego. Here’s hoping this case might bring about some deeply needed change in this community.


theroot--2020-12-02--Today Only: Take 50% off Too Faced's Long Lasting Melted Matte Lipstick

Whether you 're celebrating with your loved ones in person or from a distance , The Inventory staff is dedicated to spreading holiday cheer with the top gifts to ring in the season—and maybe a few good deals to snatch up for yourself .
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There are 29 shades in this collection so definitely something for everyone. Plenty of traditional pinks and reds ( Yes, Lady Balls is my shade.) to pick from and even green and purple if you’re a little more adventurous with your looks. The social edition Pumpkin Spice is included in this sale as are both Clover lipsticks.
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