theroot--2020-04-20--Coronavirus Infected 9 People in One Black Family. 3 Died. They Still Have Trouble Getting Tested

First , it came for his son .
Tyrone Posey says his wife , 51-year-old Phacethia Posey , began researching coronavirus as soon as the deadly disease started making the headlines .
It became more urgent when their son , Tyrone Posey Jr. became the first member of the family to contract the invisible pathogen that would eventually kill three family members in a span of three days , according to the Gadsden Times .
Soon , Billy Ray Woods , Phacethia ’ s father , became the first family to be hospitalized for COVID-19 on March 30 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested , ” said Kyra Porter , Phacethia ’ s sister .
Porter told the Times that she tried to get tested at an urgent care facility in Gadsden , Ala .
Despite her incessant coughing , Porter says she was told she didn ’ t have “ enough symptoms ” and the facility only had three tests .
The Poseys , Woods and Porters had already decided to end their traditional Sunday gatherings before the illness struck their family when Phacethia realized she had also been infected .
Aside from taking medication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t have any of the underlying conditions often cited as exacerbating the illness .
None of the family members worked in the medical industry or had underlying health issues .
But as the disease crept through the family tree , Phacethia and her relatives tried every remedy they read about .
They inhaled lemon-scented steam .
They ingested elderberry and zinc .
They tried vitamin C but nothing worked .
The virus began ravaging Phacethia ’ s body , forcing her to be hospitalized .
“ She was weak , ” Tyrone Posey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t want to eat or drink .
It was just draining her .
The virus attacked her respiratory system .
and it progressed until she was hospitalized.
” It eventually shut down her oxygen and kidneys.
” As Phacethia fought COVID-19 , Tyrone was in his own battle with the virus .
He lost his sense of taste and smell , adding that “ I felt like I was being twisted in my stomach .
But what really bothered him was that he couldn ’ t be by his wife ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his side during a brief hospitalization last year .
“ Those seven nights she spent ( hospitalized ) were miserable for me , and I know they were for her , ” Thomas Sr. said .
On Monday , April 13 , Phacethia became the first member of her family to lose the battle with COVID-19 .
Five days later , on Saturday , Phacethia ’ s father , Billy Ray Woods became the second .
Her cousin , Michael Woods , also died on Saturday .
So far , Phacethia , her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ husband Tony Porter , Thomas Posey Sr. , Thomas Posey Jr. , Phacethia ’ s mother Barbara Woods , her sister Johnjalene Woods , and Phacethia ’ s cousin Michael have all tested positive for COVID-19–a total of nine family members .
The rest of the family members are still quarantining , isolating themselves as they recover from the illness .
They say they would like to be tested but are unable to find a place in Gadsden that will retest them .
According to the Covid Tracking Project , only 45,798 Alabamians—less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s population—have been tested for the coronavirus .
Even with the lack of available testing , the Trump administration continues to push governors to “ open up ” their economies by lifting stay-at-home orders meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus .
State health officials and medical providers around the country say they are unable to test as many people as they would like .
Many of them say the biggest challenge is getting not the diagnostic tests themselves but the supplies to process them , including chemical reagents , swabs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global demand as every country fights the pandemic , with many attempting the widest-scale testing they have ever undertaken .
“ We ’ re at a really critical juncture and the supply chain has not yet caught up , ” Scott Becker , chief executive of the Association of Public Health Laboratories , said on Wednesday… “ Testing should be a priority for vulnerable populations—that would be prisons , nursing homes , assisted living facilities and , last but not least , minorities and disadvantaged communities , ” said Dr. James E. K. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president of Meharry Medical College in Nashville , Tenn. Posey , now a widower , says he often sees friends and relatives coming to visit , still hugging each other and not wearing masks .
“ They know it ’ s happening , but they ’ re not taking it seriously , ” said Posey .
“ This is real .
”

First, it came for his son.
Tyrone Posey says his wife, 51-year-old Phacethia Posey, began researching coronavirus as soon as the deadly disease started making the headlines. It became more urgent when their son, Tyrone Posey Jr. became the first member of the family to contract the invisible pathogen that would eventually kill three family members in a span of three days, according to the Gadsden Times. Soon, Billy Ray Woods, Phacethia’s father, became the first family to be hospitalized for COVID-19 on March 30.
“After that, we all started getting tested,” said Kyra Porter, Phacethia’s sister. Porter told the Times that she tried to get tested at an urgent care facility in Gadsden, Ala. Despite her incessant coughing, Porter says she was told she didn’t have “enough symptoms ” and the facility only had three tests.
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The Poseys, Woods and Porters had already decided to end their traditional Sunday gatherings before the illness struck their family when Phacethia realized she had also been infected. Aside from taking medication for rheumatoid arthritis, Phacethia didn’t have any of the underlying conditions often cited as exacerbating the illness. None of the family members worked in the medical industry or had underlying health issues. But as the disease crept through the family tree, Phacethia and her relatives tried every remedy they read about. They inhaled lemon-scented steam. They ingested elderberry and zinc. They tried vitamin C but nothing worked. The virus began ravaging Phacethia’s body, forcing her to be hospitalized.
“She was weak,” Tyrone Posey Sr. told AL.com. “She didn’t want to eat or drink. It was just draining her. The virus attacked her respiratory system. and it progressed until she was hospitalized.” It eventually shut down her oxygen and kidneys.”
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As Phacethia fought COVID-19, Tyrone was in his own battle with the virus. He lost his sense of taste and smell, adding that “I felt like I was being twisted in my stomach. But what really bothered him was that he couldn’t be by his wife’s side, as she had stood by his side during a brief hospitalization last year.
“Those seven nights she spent (hospitalized) were miserable for me, and I know they were for her,” Thomas Sr. said.
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On Monday, April 13, Phacethia became the first member of her family to lose the battle with COVID-19. Five days later, on Saturday, Phacethia’s father, Billy Ray Woods became the second. Her cousin, Michael Woods, also died on Saturday.
So far, Phacethia, her sister Kyra Porter, Kyra’s husband Tony Porter, Thomas Posey Sr., Thomas Posey Jr., Phacethia’s mother Barbara Woods, her sister Johnjalene Woods, and Phacethia’s cousin Michael have all tested positive for COVID-19–a total of nine family members.
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The rest of the family members are still quarantining, isolating themselves as they recover from the illness. They say they would like to be tested but are unable to find a place in Gadsden that will retest them.
According to the Covid Tracking Project, only 45,798 Alabamians—less than 1 percent of the state’s population—have been tested for the coronavirus. Even with the lack of available testing, the Trump administration continues to push governors to “open up” their economies by lifting stay-at-home orders meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
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The New York Times reports:
State health officials and medical providers around the country say they are unable to test as many people as they would like. Many of them say the biggest challenge is getting not the diagnostic tests themselves but the supplies to process them, including chemical reagents, swabs and pipettes. Manufacturers are facing a huge global demand as every country fights the pandemic, with many attempting the widest-scale testing they have ever undertaken. “We’re at a really critical juncture and the supply chain has not yet caught up,” Scott Becker, chief executive of the Association of Public Health Laboratories, said on Wednesday…
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“Testing should be a priority for vulnerable populations—that would be prisons, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and, last but not least, minorities and disadvantaged communities,” said Dr. James E. K. Hildreth, an infectious disease expert and president of Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn.
Posey, now a widower, says he often sees friends and relatives coming to visit, still hugging each other and not wearing masks.
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“They know it’s happening, but they’re not taking it seriously,” said Posey. “This is real.”


theroot--2020-04-20--The Elgato Stream Deck XL's 32 Buttons Do Whatever You Want, And It's Down to $202 Today

Streamer ?
YouTuber ?
Someone who has a weird obsession with hotkeys ?
Whatever your creed , the Elgato Stream @ @ @ @ @ tool .
Its 32 LCD keys can be customized with custom actions and their associated @ @ @ @ @ you can grab one for $ 202 at Amazon .
Normally $ 250 , the @ @ @ @ @ direct integrations with many popular apps , smart home products , and more , allowing @ @ @ @ @ mute mics , and play all your favorite cheesy soundites in Streamlabs OBS , Xsplit @ @ @ @ @ single tap .

Quentyn Kennemer on Kinja Deals, shared by Ignacia to The Root

Elgato Stream Deck XL 32-Key Switch Board | $220 | Amazon
Streamer? YouTuber? Someone who has a weird obsession with hotkeys? Whatever your creed, the Elgato Stream Deck XL is a fun tool. Its 32 LCD keys can be customized with custom actions and their associated icons, and today, you can grab one for $220 at Amazon.
Normally $250, the Elgato Stream Deck XL has direct integrations with many popular apps, smart home products, and more, allowing you to change scenes, mute mics, and play all your favorite cheesy soundbites in Streamlabs OBS, Xsplit, or Elgato with a single tap.
This story was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer on 04/20/2020 and updated with new information on 01/05/2022.


theroot--2020-04-20--Taraji P. Henson Is Just as in the Dark About Empire Series Finale as You Are

After six seasons , the popular music drama Empire is officially coming to an end on April 21 .
It was announced earlier this month that although the show was supposed to have 20 episodes this season , it would be ending with just 18 episodes .
Taraji P. Henson , who portrays the Lyon family matriarch Cookie on the show , was featured on Today on Monday primarily to discuss how her nonprofit , the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation , is providing mental health support to underserved communities as the country works through the COVID-19 pandemic .
Last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ f oundation that will offer free virtual therapy services for African-Americans .
She said that there were nearly 1,000 people who attempted to sign up for mental health and financial support on the first day .
“ We had to shut the server down to recalibrate , that ’ s how big the need is out there , ” she explained .
“ I couldn ’ t just sit by and not do anything ... We need people to step up and really donate because this is helping thousands of people stay alive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conversation with Today host Sheinelle Jones , she also talked about the abrupt ending to the hit Fox series .
“ We actually had an ending for you guys but COVID shut us down , so I will be finding out what ’ s happening at the same time you guys are , ” she says , noting that the show ’ s initial ending had to be reworked to coincide with the eighteenth episode .
“ We got shut down in the middle of production on episode 19 , so they had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make movie magic to give you a finale , and I honestly don ’ t know how it ’ s going to end .
I used to know.
” Creators and co-executive producers Lee Daniels and Danny Strong have spoken about the series finale and new ending , voicing their disappointment .
However , they are hopeful that they ’ ll be able to film the proper ending one day .

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

After six seasons, the popular music drama Empire is officially coming to an end on April 21. It was announced earlier this month that although the show was supposed to have 20 episodes this season, it would be ending with just 18 episodes.
Taraji P. Henson, who portrays the Lyon family matriarch Cookie on the show, was featured on Today on Monday primarily to discuss how her nonprofit, the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, is providing mental health support to underserved communities as the country works through the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, she launched a campaign through the f oundation that will offer free virtual therapy services for African-Americans. She said that there were nearly 1,000 people who attempted to sign up for mental health and financial support on the first day.
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“We had to shut the server down to recalibrate, that’s how big the need is out there,” she explained. “I couldn’t just sit by and not do anything...We need people to step up and really donate because this is helping thousands of people stay alive during this time.”
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Elsewhere during her conversation with Today host Sheinelle Jones, she also talked about the abrupt ending to the hit Fox series.
“We actually had an ending for you guys but COVID shut us down, so I will be finding out what’s happening at the same time you guys are,” she says, noting that the show’s initial ending had to be reworked to coincide with the eighteenth episode. “We got shut down in the middle of production on episode 19, so they had to go into the editing room to make movie magic to give you a finale, and I honestly don’t know how it’s going to end. I used to know.”
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Creators and co-executive producers Lee Daniels and Danny Strong have spoken about the series finale and new ending, voicing their disappointment. However, they are hopeful that they’ll be able to film the proper ending one day.


theroot--2020-04-20--An Exclusive Interview With the Tile That Tyrese Suggested Should Be Thrown

As we gear up for the rematch of Teddy Riley “ Verzuz ” Babyface on Monday night in response to the unsuccessful weekend show , Entertainment Writer Tonja Renée Stidhum scored an exclusive interview with one of the stars from the previous night : the actual tile referenced in Tyrese ’ s impassioned plea to “ throw in the tile.
” Actually , can you take off your shoes before entering ?
I ’ d like to avoid skid marks .
Oh , uh , sure thing .
You didn ’ t really get a wax job , did you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slip .
Not at all , that ’ s a non-essential job at the moment .
Please , make yourself comfortable .
You ’ re welcome .
I thought Michael Harriot does these , though ?
I read his recent one with that royal tiger .
Ah , I ’ m just filling in at the moment .
Wypipologists tend to be busy in America .
True .
I know white people well .
They love me extra hard , thanks to Pinterest .
Mmmhmm .
So , let ’ s get right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tyrese recently shared the sentiments of fans watching the less-than-stellar sound quality during Teddy Riley ’ s and Babyface ’ s Instagram Live battle , but decided to express such by uttering , “ throw in the tile ” instead of the correct phrase “ .
” What are your thoughts on this ?
First off , I , along with my tethered play cousins , would very much like to be excluded from this narrative .
Much unlike the terrycloth bathroom accessory , we are actually very fragile and would not like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boxing ring or anywhere else , thank you very much .
Wait , are you officially speaking on behalf of the other tiles on the floor as well ?
Yes .
We are actually in this together , this isn ’ t some good-natured quote uttered by rich folks in an attempt to make you feel better during the pandemic .
We are one band ; one sound .
Wow , shots fired .
Well , after an all-night roasting session , Tyrese doubled-down on his mishap in a now-deleted tweet and claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comment was photoshopped .
Do you believe him ?
Well , Tyrese does have a history with photoshop , albeit a shoddy one .
However , whether or not the screenshot was photoshopped , I have now received countless phone calls wondering about my safety after such threats to toss me around like I wasn ’ t just simply minding my Swedish-named business in Ikea .
I ’ m very low-maintenance and never bother anybody .
Is there anything you ’ d like from Tyrese ?
A public apology ?
A gift card @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ d just like some basic respect in decency going forward .
Phrases like “ throw in the tile ” and floor-abuse propaganda like Hit the Floor—I ’ m tired !
I ’ m tired of people walking all over me .
I mean , that is my sole function—to have people and house pets walk all over me—but I have rights , too .
You wan na take this outside ?
Oh my…actually , no , because when outside opens again , I ’ d rather have fun than fight .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same page .
Tug Lafe .
Also , I ’ d like the record to show that while I ’ m over here being durable and eco-friendly , those wet spot rags are colluding in a marketing scheme over at Bed Bath and Beyond , but I ’ m sleep .
Wait , are you trying to start a conspiracy over the towel displays at Bed Bath and Beyond ?
Yes , and they were trying to buy HGTV .
I see .
Well , is there anything else you ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before I go ?
Yes , I ’ m not as froggy as I may appear in this interview , I ’ m just on the defense , here .
I ’ m actually pretty grounded .
Oh , and my favorite Tyrese song is “ Lately .
”

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

As we gear up for the rematch of Teddy Riley “Verzuz” Babyface on Monday night in response to the unsuccessful weekend show, Entertainment Writer Tonja Renée Stidhum scored an exclusive interview with one of the stars from the previous night: the actual tile referenced in Tyrese’s impassioned plea to “throw in the tile.”
Good morning, thanks for meet—
Actually, can you take off your shoes before entering? I’d like to avoid skid marks.
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Oh, uh, sure thing. You didn’t really get a wax job, did you? I don’t want to slip.
Not at all, that’s a non-essential job at the moment. Please, make yourself comfortable.
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You’re welcome. I thought Michael Harriot does these, though? I read his recent one with that royal tiger.
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Ah, I’m just filling in at the moment. Wypipologists tend to be busy in America.
True. I know white people well. They love me extra hard, thanks to Pinterest.
Mmmhmm. So, let’s get right to it! As you know, Tyrese recently shared the sentiments of fans watching the less-than-stellar sound quality during Teddy Riley’s and Babyface’s Instagram Live battle, but decided to express such by uttering, “throw in the tile” instead of the correct phrase “ throw in the towel .” What are your thoughts on this?
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First off, I, along with my tethered play cousins , would very much like to be excluded from this narrative. Much unlike the terrycloth bathroom accessory, we are actually very fragile and would not like to be tossed around in a proverbial boxing ring or anywhere else, thank you very much.
Wait, are you officially speaking on behalf of the other tiles on the floor as well?
Yes. We are actually in this together, this isn’t some good-natured quote uttered by rich folks in an attempt to make you feel better during the pandemic. We are one band; one sound.
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Wow, shots fired. Well, after an all-night roasting session, Tyrese doubled-down on his mishap in a now-deleted tweet and claimed the screenshot taken from his IG Live comment was photoshopped. Do you believe him?
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Well, Tyrese does have a history with photoshop, albeit a shoddy one. However, whether or not the screenshot was photoshopped, I have now received countless phone calls wondering about my safety after such threats to toss me around like I wasn’t just simply minding my Swedish-named business in Ikea. I’m very low-maintenance and never bother anybody.
Is there anything you’d like from Tyrese? A public apology? A gift card for a future wax?
Honestly? I’d just like some basic respect in decency going forward. Phrases like “throw in the tile” and floor-abuse propaganda like Hit the Floor—I’m tired! I’m tired of people walking all over me. I mean, that is my sole function—to have people and house pets walk all over me—but I have rights, too.
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Do you?
You wanna take this outside?
Oh my…actually, no, because when outside opens again, I’d rather have fun than fight.
Great, glad we’re on the same page. Tug Lafe. Also, I’d like the record to show that while I’m over here being durable and eco-friendly, those wet spot rags are colluding in a marketing scheme over at Bed Bath and Beyond, but I’m sleep.
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Wait, are you trying to start a conspiracy over the towel displays at Bed Bath and Beyond?
Yes, and they were trying to buy HGTV.
I see. Well, is there anything else you’d like our readers to know about you before I go?
Yes, I’m not as froggy as I may appear in this interview, I’m just on the defense, here. I’m actually pretty grounded. Oh, and my favorite Tyrese song is “Lately.”


theroot--2020-04-20--Replay, Revisit, Reject: the Best and Worst Music From This Past Weekend

We get it : With everything going on in the world , it can be difficult to carve out time to discover new music .
Industry-pushed tunes that you may not even bang with like that could also get in the way of you finding something that tingles your consumer taste buds .
While new tunes are usually released throughout the working week , a majority of new material drops on Fridays .
As a music fiend , I ’ ll be here each Monday to help you dig through some crates , in order to make things easier on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a Kehlani single in this era that I can truly get with .
While the 24-year-old has the vocal ability to float on nearly any song you throw at her , I believe her pocket is within the smoother R & B tracks reminiscent of the ’ 90s/ ’ 00s vibe .
“ Everybody Business ” gives old school energy with new-school content about her high-profile relationships and celebrity status .
21 Savage is moving in on O.T .
Genasis ’ King of R & B title at a rapid pace , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” which features him rapping about keeping his lover on the low-low .
While I think that the lyrics and his flow are both a bit watered down , the R & B energy and Kid Hazel production is strong , and the choice to use Summer Walker on the track was solid and smart .
“ You and Your Folks , Me and My Folks ” by Brittany Howard I ’ m biased here because I am a fan of Brittany Howard , however , she continues to provide nothing but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 1971 song off of their album Maggot Brain is no different .
This particular version , which features timeless rock instrumentation and powerful vocals , made my ears perk up .
It ’ s definitely a welcome change in a sea of hip-hop and R & B leaning songs .
The trap-laden R & B vibe of this song is nice , and who doesn ’ t like references to “ coffee and sex in the morning ” ?
However , I was just feeling OK about the song as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to grow on me with more listens .
I love me some Kelendria , especially when she drops her grown women music , so I ’ m eager to hear what else is coming out this year from her .
( EDITOR ’ S NOTE : That video though !
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It ’ s amazing how young people will make a song way more popular than it needs to be based on a beat alone .
I believe that ’ s what will happen here , as this song @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear on a PlayStation game ’ s main menu .
As per usual , Carti is rapping in Microsoft Wingdings , but I can 100 percent tell where his appeal lies .
I put it in “ revisit ” because I have a feeling this song will be everywhere at some point , so you might as well acquaint yourself with it now .
Why every rapper is appearing to rap in half-time is beyond me , but that ’ s not the point .
The song is incredibly repetitive and not catchy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been in the game for a minute now and hasn ’ t been impressive for years is disappointing .
I ’ m hoping that he can recalibrate soon and come back with something better than what he ’ s been doing .
Blame It on Baby by DaBaby I ’ m not sure who was clamoring for DaBaby ’ s third album in a little over the span of one year , but I sure didn ’ t need this project .
There is next to nothing worth revisiting–the formula of unapologetic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I ’ ve grown tired .
If anything , Blame It on Baby is a little more vulnerable than we ’ re used to from the Charlotte , N.C. , emcee , as he tries to work with different sounds ( Although , through my own Twitter investigation earlier this month , I discovered one of his “ different sounds ” was a royalty-free beat used in another popular song from 2018 .
Yikes ) .
However , his third project feels forced , rushed and simply uninspired , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rise as a rap force to be reckoned with .
Hopefully , his next project ( which we ’ re willing to bet will drop sometime this year ) will exhibit growth , if any .
I ’ m gon na go listen to “ Suge ” again to fill the void .

We get it: With everything going on in the world, it can be difficult to carve out time to discover new music. Industry-pushed tunes that you may not even bang with like that could also get in the way of you finding something that tingles your consumer taste buds.
While new tunes are usually released throughout the working week, a majority of new material drops on Fridays. As a music fiend, I’ll be here each Monday to help you dig through some crates, in order to make things easier on your energy and your ears.
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REPLAY
“Everybody Business” by Kehlani
Finally, a Kehlani single in this era that I can truly get with. While the 24-year-old has the vocal ability to float on nearly any song you throw at her, I believe her pocket is within the smoother R&B tracks reminiscent of the ’90s/’00s vibe. “Everybody Business” gives old school energy with new-school content about her high-profile relationships and celebrity status.
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“Secret” by 21 Savage feat. Summer Walker
21 Savage is moving in on O.T. Genasis’ King of R&B title at a rapid pace, and this is evident through “Secret,” which features him rapping about keeping his lover on the low-low. While I think that the lyrics and his flow are both a bit watered down, the R&B energy and Kid Hazel production is strong, and the choice to use Summer Walker on the track was solid and smart.
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“You and Your Folks, Me and My Folks” by Brittany Howard
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I’m biased here because I am a fan of Brittany Howard, however, she continues to provide nothing but amazing content. Her cover of Funkadelic’s 1971 song off of their album Maggot Brain is no different. This particular version, which features timeless rock instrumentation and powerful vocals, made my ears perk up. It’s definitely a welcome change in a sea of hip-hop and R&B leaning songs.
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REVISIT
“COFFEE” by Kelly Rowland
The trap-laden R&B vibe of this song is nice, and who doesn’t like references to “coffee and sex in the morning”? However, I was just feeling OK about the song as a whole. I think it’s going to grow on me with more listens. I love me some Kelendria, especially when she drops her grown women music, so I’m eager to hear what else is coming out this year from her. (EDITOR’S NOTE: That video though!!!!)
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“@ MEH” by Playboi Carti
It’s amazing how young people will make a song way more popular than it needs to be based on a beat alone. I believe that’s what will happen here, as this song sounds like the music you’d hear on a PlayStation game’s main menu. As per usual, Carti is rapping in Microsoft Wingdings, but I can 100 percent tell where his appeal lies. I put it in “revisit” because I have a feeling this song will be everywhere at some point, so you might as well acquaint yourself with it now .
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REJECT
“That’s A Fact” by French Montana
Why every rapper is appearing to rap in half-time is beyond me, but that’s not the point . The song is incredibly repetitive and not catchy for the most part. Considering French has been in the game for a minute now and hasn’t been impressive for years is disappointing. I’m hoping that he can recalibrate soon and come back with something better than what he’s been doing.
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Blame It on Baby by DaBaby
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I’m not sure who was clamoring for DaBaby’s third album in a little over the span of one year, but I sure didn’t need this project. There is next to nothing worth revisiting–the formula of unapologetic brashness and bass thumps has grown stale, and I’ve grown tired. If anything, Blame It on Baby is a little more vulnerable than we’re used to from the Charlotte, N.C., emcee, as he tries to work with different sounds (Although, through my own Twitter investigation earlier this month, I discovered one of his “different sounds” was a royalty-free beat used in another popular song from 2018. Yikes). However, his third project feels forced, rushed and simply uninspired, which is a shame considering DaBaby’s meteoric rise as a rap force to be reckoned with. Hopefully, his next project (which we’re willing to bet will drop sometime this year) will exhibit growth, if any.
I’m gonna go listen to “Suge” again to fill the void.


theroot--2020-04-20--What Are You Spending Your Stimulus Check On?

COVID-19 hit the United States like a freight train .
Whether you live in New York or even somewhere in the mid-west , this national , stay-at-home initiative is tough on everyone ( cue my constant boredom and mid-day walks ) .
I ’ m not going to say I adore the people who control the government right now , but one thing they got right was getting most folks a $ 1 , 200 ( one-time ) check into their pockets to spend on whatever they like .
As soon as my direct deposit hit with this seemingly free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what I wanted to blow the money on .
Would it be a new work desk ?
A Nintendo Switch ?
Music equipment ?
A deposit on transformative plastic surgery once everything is over ?
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I kid about the plastic surgery , but you see how the possibilities ( if you don ’ t have many bills to pay ) are endless ?
Just think about it , there ’ s $ 1 , 200 at your disposal .
You can blow it on whatever you like ... including takeout—although don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ takeout , that ’ s dumb .
So I ’ m asking , what are you gon na spend your stimulus check on ?
Let us know in this week ’ s cash-money edition of Co-op .
1 ) Your nomination should be a specific product you ’ ve had your eye on , with a link to that product .
3 ) Don ’ t be wack and duplicate nominations ; we ’ ll know .
Our third eye is way open .

Ignacia on Co-op, shared by Ignacia to The Root

COVID-19 hit the United States like a freight train. Whether you live in New York or even somewhere in the mid-west, this national, stay-at-home initiative is tough on everyone (cue my constant boredom and mid-day walks).
I’m not going to say I adore the people who control the government right now, but one thing they got right was getting most folks a $1,200 (one-time) check into their pockets to spend on whatever they like.
As soon as my direct deposit hit with this seemingly free cash, I started to think about what I wanted to blow the money on. Would it be a new work desk? A Nintendo Switch? Music equipment? A deposit on transformative plastic surgery once everything is over?! I kid about the plastic surgery, but you see how the possibilities (if you don’t have many bills to pay) are endless?
Just think about it, there’s $1,200 at your disposal. You can blow it on whatever you like ... including takeout—although don’t blow $1,200 on takeout, that’s dumb. So I’m asking, what are you gonna spend your stimulus check on? Let us know in this week’s cash-money edition of Co-op.
1) Your nomination should be a specific product you’ve had your eye on, with a link to that product. 2) Vote by starring someone else’s nomination. 3) Don’t be wack and duplicate nominations; we’ll know. Our third eye is way open.


theroot--2020-04-20--Michigan Man Completing a 44-Year Life Sentence Dies From Coronavirus Just Weeks Away From Release

Earlier this year , 60-year-old William Garrison had an important choice to make .
Convicted to serve a lifetime in prison when he was just 16 years old , Garrison was eligible for parole in February , or he could serve a seven-month sentence and walk away from prison , finally , a free man .
Garrison chose freedom , but because of the coronavirus , he wouldn ’ t live to enjoy it .
As Michigan Live reports , Garrison died April 13 .
A spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Corrections said Garrison had no issues and reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started gasping for air and called on a cellmate to help him .
He was rushed from Macomb Correctional Facility to a nearby hospital , where he died .
A postmortem test revealed Garrison had the coronavirus .
Garrison ’ s story is a reminder of the profound threat the virus has on America ’ s prison system , which has been likened to a “ tinderbox ” and a “ hotbed ” for the virus .
It ’ s also a testament to how high the stakes are for those locked behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can rest on mundane , administrative decisions .
Public health experts working both in and outside of the country ’ s jails and prisons have warned public officials about the unique dangers of the coronavirus for months .
A now-familiar refrain among criminal justice advocates is that it ’ s “ impossible to social distance within a cage ” : overcrowding in jails , which are designed to hold many people cycling through for short amounts of time , presents more opportunity for the highly contagious virus to spread among inmates and staffers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ true in prisons , where cleaning and hygienic supplies are either limited or banned ( as is the case with hand sanitizer ) .
In Michigan prisons alone , there have been 17 reported deaths due to COVID-19 as of April 17 , reports Michigan Live .
And a whopping 65 percent of inmates tested for the coronavirus have come back with positive results so far ( 523 out of 805 total people ) .
Macomb Correctional Facility , where Garrison died , had 78 confirmed positives as of last week , among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state .
As another Michigan Live story recently reported , some inmates are hiding their coronavirus symptoms or covering up for others to avoid prison quarantines .
Garrison had a couple of chances to leave early .
He was re-sentenced in January after a 2016 Supreme Court decision expanded an earlier ruling , which forbids minors from being eligible for life sentences .
The high court ruled that any life convictions handed down before 2012 could be adjusted retroactively .
Because Garrison was 16 at the time of his conviction , his sentence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
The following month , Garrison opted to forego parole , choosing instead to serve the rest of his new sentence until September , when he could be discharged without conditions .
Garrison ’ s name came before prison officials again once the coronavirus hit .
In fact , Garrison was granted immediate parole by Macomb Correctional because he fit the criteria for early release : prisoners who are either elderly or have chronic conditions .
But there was one more technicality , reports Michigan Live : Garrison died just five days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michigan Department of Corrections spokesman Chris Gautz told Michigan Live if the prosecutor ’ s office had responded to the Garrison ’ s parole request , he “ probably would ’ ve been out by now.
” “ It ’ s just sad that he stayed in and we tried to get him out , but we just didn ’ t hear back in time to let him get out soon enough , ” said Gautz .
“ It ’ s incredibly sad .
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Earlier this year, 60-year-old William Garrison had an important choice to make. Convicted to serve a lifetime in prison when he was just 16 years old, Garrison was eligible for parole in February, or he could serve a seven-month sentence and walk away from prison, finally, a free man.
Garrison chose freedom, but because of the coronavirus, he wouldn’t live to enjoy it.
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As Michigan Live reports, Garrison died April 13. A spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Corrections said Garrison had no issues and reported no sicknesses until that day when he started gasping for air and called on a cellmate to help him. He was rushed from Macomb Correctional Facility to a nearby hospital, where he died. A postmortem test revealed Garrison had the coronavirus.
Garrison’s story is a reminder of the profound threat the virus has on America’s prison system, which has been likened to a “tinderbox” and a “hotbed” for the virus. It’s also a testament to how high the stakes are for those locked behind bars, and how life or death can rest on mundane, administrative decisions.
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Public health experts working both in and outside of the country’s jails and prisons have warned public officials about the unique dangers of the coronavirus for months. A now-familiar refrain among criminal justice advocates is that it’s “impossible to social distance within a cage”: overcrowding in jails, which are designed to hold many people cycling through for short amounts of time, presents more opportunity for the highly contagious virus to spread among inmates and staffers. The same concerns about overcrowding are true in prisons, where cleaning and hygienic supplies are either limited or banned (as is the case with hand sanitizer).
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In Michigan prisons alone, there have been 17 reported deaths due to COVID-19 as of April 17, reports Michigan Live. And a whopping 65 percent of inmates tested for the coronavirus have come back with positive results so far (523 out of 805 total people).
Macomb Correctional Facility, where Garrison died, had 78 confirmed positives as of last week, among the highest number of cases in the state. As another Michigan Live story recently reported, some inmates are hiding their coronavirus symptoms or covering up for others to avoid prison quarantines.
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Garrison had a couple of chances to leave early. He was re-sentenced in January after a 2016 Supreme Court decision expanded an earlier ruling, which forbids minors from being eligible for life sentences. The high court ruled that any life convictions handed down before 2012 could be adjusted retroactively. Because Garrison was 16 at the time of his conviction, his sentence was shortened at the top of this year. The following month, Garrison opted to forego parole, choosing instead to serve the rest of his new sentence until September, when he could be discharged without conditions.
Garrison’s name came before prison officials again once the coronavirus hit. In fact, Garrison was granted immediate parole by Macomb Correctional because he fit the criteria for early release: prisoners who are either elderly or have chronic conditions.
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But there was one more technicality, reports Michigan Live:
However, in order to release prisoners for parole, Michigan law states prisons must notify prosecutors and any registered victims and wait 28 days in case they want to appeal. Because Garrison’s crime was committed in Wayne County, Gautz said prison officials notified the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office of Garrison’s parole on April 8. There were no registered victims associated with the case, he said.
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Garrison died just five days after prison officials requested his release. Michigan Department of Corrections spokesman Chris Gautz told Michigan Live if the prosecutor’s office had responded to the Garrison’s parole request, he “probably would’ve been out by now.”
“It’s just sad that he stayed in and we tried to get him out, but we just didn’t hear back in time to let him get out soon enough,” said Gautz. “It’s incredibly sad.”


theroot--2020-04-20--Teddy Riley's Uncleisure, Explained

Teddy Riley's Uncleisure, Explained

You ’ re really sticking to this gimmick now , huh ?
So yesterday for dinner I made a bunch of lamb chops , and they were really good .
For breakfast this morning , I had lamb and eggs .
Lunch will be lamb and salad .
Dinner ?
Lamb , spinach , and mashed potatoes .
My point ?
Once I find something that ’ s working , I stick with it .
LOL at “ working.
” You ’ re just lazy and you eat too much meat .
Anyway ... so what are we talking about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Babyface—two titans of American music—were set to battle each other on a highly anticipated round of Verzuz .
Over 400,000 people were on Instagram Live to witness what we hoped would be an iconic event .
And it was—but just not for the reasons we anticipated .
Teddy Riley , apparently possessed with the spirits of every uncle attempting to install Microsoft Office , couldn ’ t get his sound right , and mayhem ensued .
Shade flew , jokes punched , memes landed , and Tyrese threw in the tile .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anyway , it was a beautiful evening—easily the most entertaining night of the coronatine—but I ’ m not here to talk about that .
Instead , I want to talk about how it was a watershed moment for clothes , and we ’ ll never be the same again .
Both Babyface and Teddy Riley existed at different locations on the appropriate black uncle wear spectrum .
Babyface , with his velvet smoking jacket , open collar white shirt and sunglasses represented a very specific drip that ’ s appropriate for lounges , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and phone calls with Oprah .
I didn ’ t see his feet , but I ’ m 100,000 % certain he either had on some sockless loafers or alpaca house shoes .
His entire steez was a projection of aggressive unbotheredness .
Teddy , on the other hand , with his maroon sweatsuit and matching fedora , represented the finest in uncleisure—a very specific style of dress that ’ s appropriate for ... lounges , cabarets , jazz cruises , gospel brunches and phone calls with Oprah too .
Not really .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ everywhere .
They will wear velour sweats to a wedding .
You could send them to the moon , and they ’ ll step off the shuttle like they ’ re about to coach a middle school football team .
It ’ s uncanny .
Interesting !
This concept of uncleisure is fascinating .
Right ?
Uncleisure happens when you ’ ve learned to be brutally efficient with the fucks you give .
You still give a fuck about looking nice .
Teddy Riley ’ s ( presumably ) Ivy Park fit was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Trojan horse for Kenya Barris to model his world-renowned inventory of high fashion sweats .
It ’ s just that the fucks you might have given before about performing and appeasing have been redirected into comfort .
This is also something that only black men of a certain age and station can get away with .
If a 50-something white man tries Teddy ’ s fit , he ’ s not fresh .
He ’ s Paulie Walnuts .
Shit , I guess you ’ re right .
Anything else ?
Unfortunately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like their sweats are built with vibranium .
This explains why Greg , my 54-year-old uncleisuring neighbor , tore his achilles last summer when trying to dunk ( with a flask of Johnny Walker in his left hand ) .
And why your 61-year-old uncleisuring Uncle Ralph thought it was wise to fry 40 pounds of whiting outside during a hurricane .
He will be missed .

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

You’re really sticking to this gimmick now, huh?
So yesterday for dinner I made a bunch of lamb chops, and they were really good. For breakfast this morning, I had lamb and eggs. Lunch will be lamb and salad. Dinner? Lamb, spinach, and mashed potatoes. My point? Once I find something that’s working, I stick with it.
LOL at “working.” You’re just lazy and you eat too much meat. Anyway...so what are we talking about again?
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Teddy Riley and uncleisure.
Yup! Expound!
Last Saturday, Teddy Riley and Babyface—two titans of American music—were set to battle each other on a highly anticipated round of Verzuz. Over 400,000 people were on Instagram Live to witness what we hoped would be an iconic event. And it was—but just not for the reasons we anticipated.
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Teddy Riley, apparently possessed with the spirits of every uncle attempting to install Microsoft Office, couldn’t get his sound right, and mayhem ensued. Shade flew, jokes punched, memes landed, and Tyrese threw in the tile.
You mean “towel” right?
No.
Anyway, it was a beautiful evening—easily the most entertaining night of the coronatine—but I’m not here to talk about that. Instead, I want to talk about how it was a watershed moment for clothes, and we’ll never be the same again.
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How so?
Both Babyface and Teddy Riley existed at different locations on the appropriate black uncle wear spectrum. Babyface, with his velvet smoking jacket, open collar white shirt and sunglasses represented a very specific drip that’s appropriate for lounges, cabarets, jazz cruises, gospel brunches and phone calls with Oprah. I didn’t see his feet, but I’m 100,000% certain he either had on some sockless loafers or alpaca house shoes. His entire steez was a projection of aggressive unbotheredness.
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Teddy, on the other hand, with his maroon sweatsuit and matching fedora, represented the finest in uncleisure—a very specific style of dress that’s appropriate for ... lounges, cabarets, jazz cruises, gospel brunches and phone calls with Oprah too.
So there’s no difference?
Not really. The black men who uncleisure do it everywhere. They will wear velour sweats to a wedding. You could send them to the moon, and they’ll step off the shuttle like they’re about to coach a middle school football team. It’s uncanny.
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Interesting! This concept of uncleisure is fascinating.
Right? Uncleisure happens when you’ve learned to be brutally efficient with the fucks you give. You still give a fuck about looking nice. Teddy Riley’s (presumably) Ivy Park fit was fly and #BlackAf might just be a Trojan horse for Kenya Barris to model his world-renowned inventory of high fashion sweats. It’s just that the fucks you might have given before about performing and appeasing have been redirected into comfort.
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This is also something that only black men of a certain age and station can get away with. If a 50-something white man tries Teddy’s fit, he’s not fresh. He’s Paulie Walnuts.
Shit, I guess you’re right. Anything else?
Unfortunately, black men who uncleisure sometimes act like their sweats are built with vibranium. This explains why Greg, my 54-year-old uncleisuring neighbor, tore his achilles last summer when trying to dunk (with a flask of Johnny Walker in his left hand). And why your 61-year-old uncleisuring Uncle Ralph thought it was wise to fry 40 pounds of whiting outside during a hurricane. He will be missed.


theroot--2020-04-20--When Paranoia Goes Wrong: Unpacking COVID-19 and Conspiracy Theories in the Black Community

As COVID-19 cripples the world , so spreads some pretty outlandish ideas about the virus—it s origin , who ’ s it set out to target and it s mode of transmission .
These beliefs are unproven , caused by uncertainty and amplified on social media .
Conspiracy theories attempt to “ explain an event or set of circumstances as the result of a secret plot by usually powerful conspirators.
” Scholars say ( pdf ) that conspiracy theories tend to have a long shelf life , though there is no concrete evidence to prove that they are true .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fairly popular conspiracy theories from the past : Churches Fried Chicken is owned by the KKK ; Tupac is still alive ; AIDS was created and used as a form of genocide by the government ; that levees were bombed during Hurricane Katrina ; or that the assassinations of MLK and Malcolm X were meticulously plotted by the government and not the work of lone wolves .
While conspiracy theories are fake , conspiracies ( i.e .
COINTELPRO , the Tuskegee experiment ) , on the other hand , do exist .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoke with Professor Patricia A. Turner , who is a senior dean and vice provost , as well as a folklorist of African American Studies at UCLA .
Turner is also the author of , I Heard It Through the Grapevine : Rumor in African-American Culture .
She says that conspiracy theories have been prominent in the African-American community ( and all communities ) from the get-go .
I also chatted with Shayla C. Nunnally , an associate professor at the University of Connecticut and the author of Trust in Black America : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professor has found that in the U.S. , the black population has the largest amount of distrust ( and increasingly among the Latinx population ) .
Nunnally says that trust , or the lack thereof , depends upon how groups are treated in the larger society .
As long as we have largely unexplained phenomena—pandemics , assassinations , natural disasters—we can expect to have conspiracy theories .
But how do we process it all ?
What ideas do we accept and reject ?
“ I ’ m a professor at a research university @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of person who wants evidence—who believes in the scientific community.
” Turner continues , “ Apply a bit of reason to the circumstance .
So you have to you have to step back from the belief and go , let me really think about what would have to happen for this to be true.
” In this episode of Unpack That , we get to root of conspiracy theories in the black community .
Watch the entire episode in the video above .

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theroot--2020-04-20--Ring in the Spring With an Extra 25% off Sale Items at Anthropologie

The best Anthropologie sales for April 2020 have arrived .
Anthropologie is loaded up on deals right now , with an additional 25 % off all sale prices - which means everything on this page gets even cheaper once it ’ s in your cart ( even furniture ) .
On top of that , there ’ s free shipping for orders over $ 50 , plus free returns for US online orders .
Load up your cart while these deals last !
Doing some spring cleaning ?
Refresh your panty drawer with a handful of these comfy Miel Iris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right now and available in an array of colors : Spacedye , Blue Ombre , Green , Beige , and Black .
• None Buy it now for $ 10 If sheltering in place has you itching to spice up your space , then consider investing in the Marianne Accent Chair .
While pricey , it ’ s down significantly from the $ 1,298 list price , and can add a nicely eclectic accent to your home .
• None Buy it now for $ 840 Given the present circumstances of the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now .
Artist Santiago Colombo ’ s Enjoy the Little Things Graphic Shirt is a comfy , cotton pullover with a positive message and a great look .
It ’ s down from $ 58 right now .
• None Buy it now for $ 30 This beautiful maxi dress can be dressed up or down with the right shoes and accessories .
The puffed sleeve and daring neckline make it both sophisticated and sexy .
The light polyester material and long sleeves give it longevity even into the summer for a chilly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off you are looking at $ 120 less than the original price .
If that ’ s not a steal I ’ m not sure what is .
It ’ s stunning in both turquoise and black .
A good denim jacket is a wonder and good denim jacket on sale is a revelation .
Already at almost a 50 % off discount this brilliantly constructed utility jacket is the perfect in-betweener for spring and summer .
Layer as needed but whatever look you choose it will be chic .
There ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new sweater is not a bad investment .
The sleeves give this simple silhouette at little flare and fun .
It ’ s soft and great to match with jeans or leggings .
I ’ m a sucker for a sharp black and white stripe but it comes in 4 other colors that will blend right into anything already in your closet .
A flirty speckled dress is a must and this one is prefect for day to night .
The deep V-neckline and cinched but giving waist make it friendly to many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vintage and modern about the black and white option .
There ’ s also a blue , green , and white flower print to choose from , too , which ’ ll absolutely get you ready for a spring fling .
• None Buy it now for $ 100 This elegant skirt is exclusive to Anthropologie and the deepest discount on this list .
It ’ s more than 80 % off of the original price with all the discounts .
That ’ ll surely give you spring fever !
The beautifully embroidered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soft , and strong just as designer Maeve intended .
• None Buy it now for $ 40 Peasant blouses are timeless and work for so many shapes , this Michaela one is no exception .
The flower print comes in neutral colors and would look marvelous over a pair of skinny white jeans .
The 70s inspiration says let it flow with high-waisted bell bottoms , but who are we to judge ?
• None Buy it now for $ 60 Show your pup some extra love and keep him/her warm on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dog ’ s Heart Dog Sweater .
This adorable knit wool sweater has a pair of bold red hearts on it to share some of that love with the world around you , and it ’ s $ 29 off the list price before any additional discounts .
• None Buy it now for $ 55

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


theroot--2020-04-20--It's 4/20: Here's 50% off Sunday Scaries CBD—With Vitamins [Exclusive]

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Life is pretty terrifying right now , if I ’ m being honest .
But , on the bright side , it is 4/20 which means it ’ s my birthday .
To celebrate my birthday and nothing else , Sunday Scaries is giving our readers an exclusive 50 % discount on its “ Dawn To Yawn ” package using the promo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are two types of gummies and a nighttime tincture , all of which contain vitamins and/or energy supplements .
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Whatever your mood or preferred time of day to enjoy your daily dose , Sunday Scaries has got you covered .
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Life is pretty terrifying right now, if I’m being honest. But, on the bright side, it is 4/20 which means it’s my birthday. To celebrate my birthday and nothing else, Sunday Scaries is giving our readers an exclusive 50% discount on its “Dawn To Yawn” package using the promo code KINJA50. Included in the mix are two types of gummies and a nighttime tincture, all of which contain vitamins and/or energy supplements.
Keep your head up (during the day) and down at night! The plain “Gummies for Chillin’” comprised in this bundle are blessed with Vitamin B12, D3, and broad spectrum CBD with 0% THC. The second batch, “Sour Gummies for Chillin’” incorporates organic sunflower oil, vitamin B12, and broad spectrum CBD. Last, the nighttime oil tincture combines Vitamin D3, coconut oil, and broad spectrum CBD for a night well rested.
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theroot--2020-04-20--The Teddy Riley of Presidents Is Using Props at His Press Conferences to Rewrite History

On Sunday—partially because the president knows he ’ s losing and maybe because he has to battle Babyface—the Teddy Riley of presidents came with video footage cut and spliced to show only moments of New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo praising the federal government ’ s coronavirus response .
Anyone who has a good set of eyes and doesn ’ t believe that 5G is trying to buy the Disney Channel can tell you that Gov .
Cuomo has consistently been one of the leading critics to the Trump administration ’ s coronavirus response .
According to Business Insider , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to set the mood and then proceeded to show a clip of Cuomo saying , “ What the federal government did , working with states ... was a phenomenal accomplishment.
” A second clip showed Cuomo saying : “ These were just extraordinary efforts and acts of mobilization , and the federal government stepped up and was a great partner , and I ’ m the first to say it .
We needed help and they were there.
” Trump claimed that he was playing the clips to show that both sides , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a time of crisis .
“ This is not about Democrats , Republicans , ” he added .
“ This is about a thing that hit our country , the likes of which has never happened to us before.
” Business Insider noted that later , Trump read praise from a Wall Street Journal column , because Trump is nothing if not his own hype man .
CNN reporter Jeremy Diamond wasn ’ t falling for Trump ’ s bullshit and wanted to know why the president had chosen to highlight his phony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ U.S .
coronavirus death toll had surpassed 40,000.
” “ You ’ re CNN , you ’ re fake news , ” and , “ You don ’ t have the brains you were born with , ” Trump said , because nothing beats avoiding a question like a powerful insult .
Business Insider noted that this Trump attempt at revisionist history to act as if he was at the forefront of curbing the spread of the virus is laughable .
Trump ’ s new push to portray Cuomo as a fan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
New York is the epicenter of the US coronavirus outbreak , and Cuomo is one of Trump ’ s most trenchant critics .
Cuomo ’ s press conferences have rivaled Trump ’ s for the news coverage they generate , and in them Cuomo has laid bare the inadequacies he sees in the federal government ’ s response — notably in its failure to secure equipment for front-line medics and to roll out a comprehensive testing program .
Trump has argued that New York ’ s healthcare system appears to have had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got everything it needed .
He ’ s also said Cuomo should take the fall for any problems in New York ’ s response .
The two exchanged open barbs Friday , with Trump tweeting : “ Governor Cuomo should spend more time ‘ doing ’ and less time ‘ complaining ’ .
Get out there and get the job done .
Stop talking !
” Cuomo hit back hours later at his state briefing , saying of Trump : “ If he ’ s sitting home watching TV , maybe he should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said that in calculating the amount of hospital space required , New York had relied on federal government figures , and in response to Trump ’ s demand for gratitude , said : “ What am I supposed to do , send a bouquet of flowers ?
” On Monday , “ Stop Airing Trump ’ s Briefings ” was trending on Twitter thanks to New York Times columnist Charles Blow , who argued that airing Trump ’ s full press briefings is “ irresponsible ” and “ lazy.
” “ Let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should these briefings be carried live .
Everything a president does or says should be documented but airing all of it , unfiltered , is lazy and irresponsible , ” Blow wrote .
And Blow is right .
These press briefings aren ’ t even remotely informative .
T hey are a dog whistle for his supporters every time he berates a reporter or bashes a Democrat or praises himself for an invisible effort that never happened .
However , Trump excels at one thing and one thing only : making good TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wins and these press conferences are no more helpful to the American public than Teddy Riley ’ s efforts were during the battle of the uncles , which might have been the most uncle-shit that ever uncled .
It ’ s all reverb and echo and this guy , always this guy :

On Sunday—partially because the president knows he’s losing and maybe because he has to battle Babyface—the Teddy Riley of presidents came with video footage cut and spliced to show only moments of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo praising the federal government’s coronavirus response.
Anyone who has a good set of eyes and doesn’t believe that 5G is trying to buy the Disney Channel can tell you that Gov. Cuomo has consistently been one of the leading critics to the Trump administration’s coronavirus response.
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According to Business Insider, Trump’s team dimmed the lights to set the mood and then proceeded to show a clip of Cuomo saying, “What the federal government did, working with states ... was a phenomenal accomplishment.”
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A second clip showed Cuomo saying: “These were just extraordinary efforts and acts of mobilization, and the federal government stepped up and was a great partner, and I’m the first to say it. We needed help and they were there.”
Trump claimed that he was playing the clips to show that both sides, Democrats and Republicans can work together in a time of crisis.
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“This is not about Democrats, Republicans,” he added. “This is about a thing that hit our country, the likes of which has never happened to us before.”
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Business Insider noted that later, Trump read praise from a Wall Street Journal column, because Trump is nothing if not his own hype man.
CNN reporter Jeremy Diamond wasn’t falling for Trump’s bullshit and wanted to know why the president had chosen to highlight his phony accomplishments on the same day that the “U.S. coronavirus death toll had surpassed 40,000.”
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“You’re CNN, you’re fake news,” and, “You don’t have the brains you were born with,” Trump said, because nothing beats avoiding a question like a powerful insult.
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Business Insider noted that this Trump attempt at revisionist history to act as if he was at the forefront of curbing the spread of the virus is laughable. Trump’s new push to portray Cuomo as a fan has also got folks scratching their heads.
From Business Insider:
New York is the epicenter of the US coronavirus outbreak, and Cuomo is one of Trump’s most trenchant critics. Cuomo’s press conferences have rivaled Trump’s for the news coverage they generate, and in them Cuomo has laid bare the inadequacies he sees in the federal government’s response — notably in its failure to secure equipment for front-line medics and to roll out a comprehensive testing program. Trump has argued that New York’s healthcare system appears to have had enough beds to meet demand and therefore got everything it needed. He’s also said Cuomo should take the fall for any problems in New York’s response. The two exchanged open barbs Friday, with Trump tweeting: “Governor Cuomo should spend more time ‘doing’ and less time ‘complaining’. Get out there and get the job done. Stop talking!” Cuomo hit back hours later at his state briefing, saying of Trump: “If he’s sitting home watching TV, maybe he should get up and go to work.” He said that in calculating the amount of hospital space required, New York had relied on federal government figures, and in response to Trump’s demand for gratitude, said: “What am I supposed to do, send a bouquet of flowers?”
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On Monday, “Stop Airing Trump’s Briefings” was trending on Twitter thanks to New York Times columnist Charles Blow, who argued that airing Trump’s full press briefings is “irresponsible” and “lazy.”
“Let me be clear: Under no circumstance should these briefings be carried live. Everything a president does or says should be documented but airing all of it, unfiltered, is lazy and irresponsible,” Blow wrote.
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And Blow is right. These press briefings aren’t even remotely informative. T hey are a dog whistle for his supporters every time he berates a reporter or bashes a Democrat or praises himself for an invisible effort that never happened. However, Trump excels at one thing and one thing only: making good TV. He knows that being a villain wins and these press conferences are no more helpful to the American public than Teddy Riley’s efforts were during the battle of the uncles, which might have been the most uncle-shit that ever uncled.
It’s all reverb and echo and this guy, always this guy:
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theroot--2020-04-20--Jerry Krause is the Anti-Christ, and Other Takeaways From the First Night of ESPN's Docuseries The L

Jerry Krause is the Anti-Christ, and Other Takeaways From the First Night of ESPN's Docuseries The Last Dance

If you ’ re black and among the living , there were two events that demanded your attention this past weekend : the much-anticipated Teddy Riley vs. Babyface battle and the network premiere of ESPN ’ s The Last Dance , a 10-part documentary that explores Michael Jordan ’ s final season with the Chicago Bulls .
While one of these had a striking resemblance to Ja Rule ’ s Fyre Festival , the other kept millions of people riveted and thoroughly entertained .
The latter would be The Last Dance .
It gave hoops junkies a treasure trove of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that finally provided context to all the wild sports reports we ’ ve heard or read about through the years .
Here are some of the biggest takeaways from its premiere night : The Bulls Almost Didn ’ t Have ‘ The Last Dance ’ Coming off of the Bulls ’ championship ‘ 96-97 season , owner Jerry Reinsdorf took one look at his old ass team—Jordan was turning 35 , Scottie was 32 , Dennis Rodman was 37 and other key contributors on the team were north of 30 as well—and strongly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the future .
“ After the fifth championship , which was 96-97 , we were looking at this team and we realized , other than Michael [ Jordan ] , the rest of the guys were probably at the end of their high productive years , ” Reinsdorf said .
“ We had to decide whether to keep the team together or not .
And we realized maybe this was the time to do a rebuild and maybe not try to win a sixth championship.
” But of course with Jordan being Jordan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t going for that .
He told management that he wouldn ’ t play for anybody but head coach Phil Jackson—more on that later—and played an integral role in the team ignoring management ’ s failures in order to lock in for its final championship pursuit .
“ We had just finished winning our fifth title , ” Jordan said .
“ There was a lot of uncertainty .
Management started talking about the franchise is going to change or we ’ re going to rebuild .
I thought it was unfair .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not putting on a uniform and playing each and every day dictate what we do on a basketball court.
” This brings us to the guy Reinsdorf hired to dictate what they did on the basketball court : general manager Jerry Krause .
If ‘ What the hell is wrong with you ?
!
’ was a living , breathing human being , it ’ d be the universally reviled Jerry Krause .
Resentful that he never received his due for putting the team together , Krause began what can only be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dynasty .
He beefed with Phil Jackson and told him “ I don ’ t care if you win 82 games in a row , this is going to be your last year , ” he refused to renegotiate Pippen ’ s embarrassingly low contract and he set Jordan off with this gem that became headline news : “ Organizations win titles , not players.
” ( Krause would later insist he was misquoted . )
Everybody hated his ass and they made no effort whatsoever to hide it .
Pippen was one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but because he signed an insanely long 7-year , $ 18 million contract back in 1991—with two paralyzed relatives he didn ’ t want to risk being unable to provide for his family—he was grossly underpaid .
Despite leading the Bulls in numerous statistical categories , he was the 6th highest-paid player on the team and the 122nd highest-paid player in the entire league .
Yet Reinsdorf outright refused to give him a new deal .
This led to Pippen not only purposely having surgery on a ruptured tendon in his ankle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Bulls ’ final season together ) , but he eventually demanded a trade from the team after continuously berating Krause publicly .
“ I ’ m not gon na fuck my summer up trying to rehab for a season , ” Pippen said .
“ They ’ re not looking forward to having me .
So I ’ m gon na enjoy my summer and use the season to prepare.
” This , of course , led to the Bulls struggling to a 4-4 record out the gate , which only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This manifests throughout the film as some cold-blooded digs at Krause that always occur in front of the entire team .
( “ Are those diet pills ?
” and “ You gon na shoot layups with us ?
We ’ ll have to lower the rim.
” immediately come to mind ) Coming from his small-town Wilmington , N. C. , upbringing , and his innocuous campus life as a Tar Heel , Jordan was shocked by the rampant drugs , alcohol and partying that he stumbled upon in the pros @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became known as the Bulls ’ “ traveling cocaine circus.
” “ So they open up the door .
I walk in , and practically the whole team was in there , ” Jordan said , recalling one specific encounter that took place at a hotel .
“ And it was like , things I ’ ve never seen in my life as a young kid .
You got your lines [ of cocaine ] over here , you got your weed smokers over here , you got your women over here .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Look man , I ’ m out.
’ Because all I could think about was if they come and raid this place , right about now , I ’ m just as guilty as everybody else that ’ s in this room .
And from that point on , I was more or less on my own.
” He was so rattled by what he saw that he abstained from indulging in drugs or going to clubs , and instead occupied himself by playing cards , watching movies and pouring himself into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of course , led to him resuscitating a dying franchise and eventually being named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1985 .
The Root of Jordan ’ s Issues With Management Began With a Foot Injury After breaking his foot during his second season with the Bulls , Jordan bumped heads with management about his return to the court .
While the Bulls saw his absence as the perfect opportunity to improve their draft position , His Airness wanted no parts of tanking .
So after missing 64 games , he finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team—with a caveat .
Jordan would be placed on a strict 14-minutes per game restriction that his coach at the time , Stan Albeck , was told to adhere to or risk being fired .
The severity of this mandate became apparent when Albeck refused to put Jordan back into a close 1-point game with mere seconds left on the clock .
After this debacle , Jordan felt he and management weren ’ t on the same page about becoming a championship franchise , so he cut a deal with Albeck to allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during crucial points in the game .
This decision completely killed any chance of the team tanking and propelled the Bulls into the playoffs—much to management ’ s chagrin .
This serves as not only one of the greatest “ fuck yous ” from a professional athlete to team management in the history of professional sports , but it ’ s a classic example of Jordan ’ s otherworldly drive and will power .
It also sowed the seeds of an eventual schism between Jordan and team management .

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

If you’re black and among the living, there were two events that demanded your attention this past weekend: the much-anticipated Teddy Riley vs. Babyface battle and the network premiere of ESPN’s The Last Dance, a 10-part documentary that explores Michael Jordan’s final season with the Chicago Bulls. While one of these had a striking resemblance to Ja Rule’s Fyre Festival, the other kept millions of people riveted and thoroughly entertained.
The latter would be The Last Dance.
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It gave hoops junkies a treasure trove of new details and revelations to sift through that finally provided context to all the wild sports reports we’ve heard or read about through the years.
Here are some of the biggest takeaways from its premiere night:
The Bulls Almost Didn’t Have ‘The Last Dance’
Coming off of the Bulls’ championship ‘96-97 season, owner Jerry Reinsdorf took one look at his old ass team—Jordan was turning 35, Scottie was 32, Dennis Rodman was 37 and other key contributors on the team were north of 30 as well—and strongly considered blowing it up to prepare for the future.
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“After the fifth championship, which was 96-97, we were looking at this team and we realized, other than Michael [Jordan], the rest of the guys were probably at the end of their high productive years,” Reinsdorf said. “We had to decide whether to keep the team together or not. And we realized maybe this was the time to do a rebuild and maybe not try to win a sixth championship.”
But of course with Jordan being Jordan, you already know he wasn’t going for that. He told management that he wouldn’t play for anybody but head coach Phil Jackson—more on that later—and played an integral role in the team ignoring management’s failures in order to lock in for its final championship pursuit.
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“We had just finished winning our fifth title,” Jordan said. “There was a lot of uncertainty. Management started talking about the franchise is going to change or we’re going to rebuild. I thought it was unfair. I would never let someone who’s not putting on a uniform and playing each and every day dictate what we do on a basketball court.”
This brings us to the guy Reinsdorf hired to seek and destroy the Bulls’ dynasty dictate what they did on the basketball court: general manager Jerry Krause.
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Boyyyyyyyyyyyy Did Jerry Krause Fuck Up
If ‘What the hell is wrong with you?!’ was a living, breathing human being, it’d be the universally reviled Jerry Krause. Resentful that he never received his due for putting the team together, Krause began what can only be called a one-man crusade to dismantle a dynasty.
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He beefed with Phil Jackson and told him “I don’t care if you win 82 games in a row, this is going to be your last year,” he refused to renegotiate Pippen’s embarrassingly low contract and he set Jordan off with this gem that became headline news: “Organizations win titles, not players.” (Krause would later insist he was misquoted.)
Everybody hated his ass and they made no effort whatsoever to hide it.
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Pippen was one of the best players in the league, but because he signed an insanely long 7-year, $18 million contract back in 1991—with two paralyzed relatives he didn’t want to risk being unable to provide for his family—he was grossly underpaid. Despite leading the Bulls in numerous statistical categories, he was the 6th highest-paid player on the team and the 122nd highest-paid player in the entire league. Yet Reinsdorf outright refused to give him a new deal. This led to Pippen not only purposely having surgery on a ruptured tendon in his ankle (so that it torpedoed the start of the Bulls’ final season together), but he eventually demanded a trade from the team after continuously berating Krause publicly.
“I’m not gonna fuck my summer up trying to rehab for a season,” Pippen said. “They’re not looking forward to having me. So I’m gonna enjoy my summer and use the season to prepare.”
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This, of course, led to the Bulls struggling to a 4-4 record out the gate, which only fueled Jordan’s ire towards Krause. This manifests throughout the film as some cold-blooded digs at Krause that always occur in front of the entire team. (“Are those diet pills?” and “You gonna shoot layups with us? We’ll have to lower the rim.” immediately come to mind)
Introducing the Bulls’ ‘Traveling Cocaine Circus’
Coming from his small-town Wilmington, N. C., upbringing, and his innocuous campus life as a Tar Heel, Jordan was shocked by the rampant drugs, alcohol and partying that he stumbled upon in the pros. As a rookie, his team became known as the Bulls’ “traveling cocaine circus.”
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“So they open up the door. I walk in, and practically the whole team was in there,” Jordan said, recalling one specific encounter that took place at a hotel. “And it was like, things I’ve never seen in my life as a young kid. You got your lines [of cocaine] over here, you got your weed smokers over here, you got your women over here. So the first thing I said, ‘Look man, I’m out.’ Because all I could think about was if they come and raid this place, right about now, I’m just as guilty as everybody else that’s in this room. And from that point on, I was more or less on my own.”
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He was so rattled by what he saw that he abstained from indulging in drugs or going to clubs, and instead occupied himself by playing cards, watching movies and pouring himself into becoming a basketball demigod. This, of course, led to him resuscitating a dying franchise and eventually being named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1985.
The Root of Jordan’s Issues With Management Began With a Foot Injury
After breaking his foot during his second season with the Bulls, Jordan bumped heads with management about his return to the court. While the Bulls saw his absence as the perfect opportunity to improve their draft position, His Airness wanted no parts of tanking. So after missing 64 games, he finally fought his way back on to the team—with a caveat.
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Jordan would be placed on a strict 14-minutes per game restriction that his coach at the time, Stan Albeck, was told to adhere to or risk being fired. The severity of this mandate became apparent when Albeck refused to put Jordan back into a close 1-point game with mere seconds left on the clock.
After this debacle, Jordan felt he and management weren’t on the same page about becoming a championship franchise, so he cut a deal with Albeck to allow him to play his 14 minutes only during crucial points in the game. This decision completely killed any chance of the team tanking and propelled the Bulls into the playoffs—much to management’s chagrin.
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This serves as not only one of the greatest “fuck yous” from a professional athlete to team management in the history of professional sports, but it’s a classic example of Jordan’s otherworldly drive and will power.
It also sowed the seeds of an eventual schism between Jordan and team management.


theroot--2020-04-21--How to Hand Wash Underwear (And Actually Get Them Clean)

I was working on an article for the New York Times about how to hand-launder clothes when a friend of mine texted me , “ I have a question about hand-washing my gross underwear .
How do you get them actually CLEAN ?
Do you scrub the crotch ?
Do you use a special detergent for , erm , “ protein stains ” ?
It was a coincidence , and a kind of lucky one because I was able to tuck the question away for use in this column : Over the years I ’ ve learned that there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York Times , no matter how useful or universal they may be to the readers .
( “ Anal glands ” is one of them . )
( It was a dog thing . )
Which is why when I got that good question while I was writing the guide to hand-washing , I didn ’ t even try to get a section specifically about underwear in the article .
Instead I waited and will write about it here !
And so here comes the wisdom I have to lay on you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of hand-laundering as , essentially , mimicking machine washing ( water , detergent , agitation , soaking , more water for rinsing ) — and pretty much anything you can do in a washing machine , you can replicate in a hand-washing situation .
The three most common underwear stains you ’ ll encounter all fall into the protein stain category—sexual fluids/discharge , blood , and feces .
That means they can all be treated with the same category of stain removal products : Enzymatic stain removers .
You can also use a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a teaspoon—of a liquid laundry detergent that has an enzyme-heavy formula to pre-treat stains .
One other thing that can happen with white and light-colored underwear is that , over time , they can become dingy .
If you want to reverse dinge , try adding a small amount of OxiClean to the wash and letting the underwear soak for 30-60 minutes .
In addition to the steps outlined in my guide to hand-laundering clothes , you will also benefit from adding one extra step when washing unders : After you ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , rub the crotch against itself while submerged in the water .
This will help to work the stain treatment , if you ’ re using one , detergent and water into the fibers of the underwear prior to soaking , which will break those stains down .
Protein stained garments are best washed in cold water ; protein will get glue-like in hot water , making it much , much more difficult to remove .
If it ’ s more comfortable , cool or lukewarm water is fine to use , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cold water .
As long as you remember to avoid water that ’ s hot to the touch you ’ ll be A-OK. You can also wear household gloves while hand-washing clothes if it ’ s more comfortable for you ; this is especially recommended for people who have sensitive skin that might become irritated by exposure to detergent .
Over the years , I ’ ve helped people who have had problems with hand-laundered underwear causing yeast infections and other irritation .
The solution is always the same : 1 .
Be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Rinse the underwear very , very well .
Basically , the issue is detergent residue causing irritation .
It can be easy to think that using more detergent = more clean , but the opposite is true .
Using too much detergent means that suds will be left behind in the fibers , which does not = clean !
So the way to ensure that your underwear get really clean is to make sure they ’ re rinsed entirely of suds .
I find a two-fold approach to rinsing works best : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , rinse each pair of underwear under gently running water ( avoid using the full force of the tap , as it can cause delicate fabric to stretch ) paying special attention to rinsing the crotch area by rubbing the fabric against itself under the running water .
• Wipe out , plug , and refill the sink with clean water , and rinse the underwear again .
Three rinsings , I ’ ve found , is the right number to ensure that underwear are fully rinsed of detergent residue .

Jolie Kerr on The Inventory, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

I was working on an article for the New York Times about how to hand-launder clothes when a friend of mine texted me, “I have a question about hand-washing my gross underwear. How do you get them actually CLEAN? Do you scrub the crotch? Do you use a special detergent for, erm, “protein stains”?
It was a coincidence, and a kind of lucky one because I was able to tuck the question away for use in this column: Over the years I’ve learned that there are things I cannot say in the New York Times, no matter how useful or universal they may be to the readers. (“Anal glands” is one of them.) (It was a dog thing.) Which is why when I got that good question while I was writing the guide to hand-washing, I didn’t even try to get a section specifically about underwear in the article. Instead I waited and will write about it here! And so here comes the wisdom I have to lay on you about hand-laundering underwear.
Stain Treatments
You can think of hand-laundering as, essentially, mimicking machine washing (water, detergent, agitation, soaking, more water for rinsing) — and pretty much anything you can do in a washing machine, you can replicate in a hand-washing situation.
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The three most common underwear stains you’ll encounter all fall into the protein stain category—sexual fluids/discharge, blood, and feces. That means they can all be treated with the same category of stain removal products: Enzymatic stain removers.
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You can also use a very small amount—less than a quarter of a teaspoon—of a liquid laundry detergent that has an enzyme-heavy formula to pre-treat stains.
One other thing that can happen with white and light-colored underwear is that, over time, they can become dingy. If you want to reverse dinge, try adding a small amount of OxiClean to the wash and letting the underwear soak for 30-60 minutes.
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Washing Technique
In addition to the steps outlined in my guide to hand-laundering clothes, you will also benefit from adding one extra step when washing unders: After you’ve put them in the water with detergent, rub the crotch against itself while submerged in the water. This will help to work the stain treatment, if you’re using one, detergent and water into the fibers of the underwear prior to soaking, which will break those stains down.
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Water Temperature
Protein stained garments are best washed in cold water; protein will get glue-like in hot water, making it much, much more difficult to remove. If it’s more comfortable, cool or lukewarm water is fine to use, you don’t need to use ice cold water. As long as you remember to avoid water that’s hot to the touch you’ll be A-OK. You can also wear household gloves while hand-washing clothes if it’s more comfortable for you; this is especially recommended for people who have sensitive skin that might become irritated by exposure to detergent.
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Avoiding Skin Irritation
Over the years, I’ve helped people who have had problems with hand-laundered underwear causing yeast infections and other irritation. The solution is always the same:
1. Be mindful to not overuse detergent;
2. Rinse the underwear very, very well.
Basically, the issue is detergent residue causing irritation. It can be easy to think that using more detergent = more clean, but the opposite is true. Using too much detergent means that suds will be left behind in the fibers, which does not = clean! So the way to ensure that your underwear get really clean is to make sure they’re rinsed entirely of suds. I find a two-fold approach to rinsing works best:
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After draining the sudsy wash water, rinse each pair of underwear under gently running water (avoid using the full force of the tap, as it can cause delicate fabric to stretch) paying special attention to rinsing the crotch area by rubbing the fabric against itself under the running water.
Wipe out, plug, and refill the sink with clean water, and rinse the underwear again.
Repeat.
Three rinsings, I’ve found, is the right number to ensure that underwear are fully rinsed of detergent residue.


theroot--2020-04-21--Pro-Life Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Says 'There Are More Important Things Than Living' When It Comes to Co

Pro-Life Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Says 'There Are More Important Things Than Living' When It Comes to Coronavirus

One of the strangest aspects of the coronavirus pandemic has been seeing the pro-life GOP members casually talk about acceptible loss of life and how the economy takes precedent over keeping people alive .
Texas Lt. Gov .
Dan Patrick has been leading the charge with a series of controversial statements , and instead of walking them back or apologizing , he ’ s been doubling down .
NBC N ews reports that in a Monday night interview with Tucker Carlson on Fox News , Patrick said “ There are more important things than living .
And that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and my grandchildren and saving this country for all of us.
” He was referring to efforts to reopen the country in order to save the economy .
“ We got to take some risks and get back in the game , and get this country back up and running.
” he added .
This is only the latest instance of the GOP evolving from the pro-life party to a death cult willing to sacrifice millions to appease that hallowed elder god they call “ the free market.
” This shift in attitude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Party , who issued a statement in response to Patrick ’ s comments .
Patrick isn ’ t the only one flouting mass sacrifices in an effort to fix the economy .
Indiana Republican Rep. Trey Hollingsworth said people dying over the economy was “ the lesser of two evils.
” Television personality Dr. Oz went on Fox News and said opening schools could be “ an appetizing opportunity ” despite it costing 2 to 3 percent of students ’ lives .
It ’ s not just famous people either , as swaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ streets demanding the country be reopened .
This is an incredibly short-sighted way to view things .
The economy can bounce back ; people can ’ t come back from the dead .
If they ’ re that adamant about risking their lives to make a quick buck , more power to them .
I , for one , will continue sitting my happy ass at home .

One of the strangest aspects of the coronavirus pandemic has been seeing the pro-life GOP members casually talk about “ acceptable” loss of life and how the economy takes precedence over keeping people alive. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has been leading the charge with a series of controversial statements, and instead of walking them back or apologizing, he’s been doubling down.
NBC News reports that in a Monday night interview with Tucker Carlson on Fox News, Patrick said “There are more important things than living. And that’s saving this country for my children, and my grandchildren and saving this country for all of us.” He was referring to efforts to reopen the country in order to save the economy. “We got to take some risks and get back in the game, and get this country back up and running, ” he added.
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This is only the latest instance of the GOP evolving from the pro-life party to a death cult willing to sacrifice millions to appease that hallowed elder god they call “the free market.” This shift in attitude hasn’t eluded the Texas Democratic Party, who issued a statement in response to Patrick’s comments.
From NBC News:
“They would see our family members die to bail out Wall Street,” the statement said. “The lives of our families, our friends, and our communities have no dollar amount. Texas Republicans can no longer claim to be the pro-life party anymore.”
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Patrick isn’t the only one flouting mass sacrifices in an effort to fix the economy. Indiana Republican Rep. Trey Hollingsworth said people dying over the economy was “the lesser of two evils.” Television personality Dr. Oz went on Fox News and said opening schools could be “an appetizing opportunity, ” despite it costing 2 to 3 percent of students’ lives. It’s not just famous people either, as swaths of right-leaning Americans have taken to the streets demanding the country be reopened.
This is an incredibly short-sighted way to view things. The economy can bounce back; people can’t come back from the dead. If they’re that adamant about risking their lives to make a quick buck, more power to them. I, for one, will continue sitting my happy ass at home.