theroot--2020-06-18--Richmond Judge Won’t Let Virginia be Great, Extends Injunction Preventing the Removal of Robert E. L

Richmond Judge Won’t Let Virginia be Great, Extends Injunction Preventing the Removal of Robert E. Lee Monument

For people who want so badly for black people to just forget about slavery , conservative white people sure seem bound and determined to hold on to the very monuments that immediately remind black folk of what our ancestors endured .
Many of us were beside ourselves with joy after we learned that the 130-year-old statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee would be removed from Richmond ’ s Monument Avenue , but it appears we started celebrating too early , because on Thursday , Richmond Circuit Judge Bradley B. Cavedo indefinitely extended an injunction preventing Gov .
Ralph Northam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statue .
On June 4 , Northam announced that monuments commemorating Lee and four other Confederate leaders will be removed and placed into storage .
On June 8 , Cavedo granted a temporary injunction barring the state of Virginia from removing the Lee statue after “ a descendant of the couple who signed the deed giving land for the monument to the state ” filed a lawsuit , the Washington Post reports .
Ten days later , the descendant failed to prove his case , but Cavedo extended the injunction anyway .
Cavedo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ C. Gregory , had not proved that he had standing to bring the suit .
A lawyer for the state attorney general ’ s office argued that restrictions in the deed requiring Virginia to “ affectionately protect ” the statue could only be invoked by an owner of the property , not by the heirs of the original owners .
But the judge said he wanted Gregory ’ s lawyer , Joseph Blackburn , “ to have another shot at it.
” So he allowed 21 days for Blackburn to file a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and said he would keep the injunction against removing the statue in place indefinitely .
In other words : “ You didn ’ t prove shit but people sure do seem to love their giant ode-to-racism bust , so fuck it.
” Toby J. Heytens , the lawyer from the attorney general ’ s office , argued that because the plaintiff ’ s case was dismissed , there was “ no basis as a matter of law for obtaining a temporary injunction ” and he objected to that injunction being extended .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said delaying the removal of the Lee monument “ is in the public interest ” and that “ maybe things will cool down in the city of Richmond ” by the time of the next hearing which is scheduled for July 23 .
“ The state seems to think that the monument is the property of the governor , ” Cavedo said , the Post reports .
“ My view is that the monument is the property of the people of the commonwealth , and the governor is more of a custodian or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think the governor could take down the monument to George Washington and the founding fathers on Capitol Square , or the Houdin marble in the rotunda , ” he continued .
“ I don ’ t think he has any authority to do something like that .
It belongs to the people.
” One can only wonder if Cavedo will keep that same energy when “ the people ” continue to vandalize and tear down Confederate monuments in the state—not that I ’ m suggesting they do that .
Obviously I would never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Virginia was starting to look like the picture of progress after Northam announced plans to remove Confederate monuments , and even more so after he declared Juneteenth a paid state holiday on Tuesday .
But progress has never come without plenty of conservative resistance .
Hopefully , we will still be seeing the Robert E. Lee statue and all the others like it coming down in the near future .

For people who want so badly for black people to just forget about slavery, conservative white people sure seem bound and determined to hold on to the very monuments that immediately remind black folk of what our ancestors endured. Many of us were beside ourselves with joy after we learned that the 130-year-old statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee would be removed from Richmond’s Monument Avenue, but it appears we started celebrating too early, because on Thursday, Richmond Circuit Judge Bradley B. Cavedo indefinitely extended an injunction preventing Gov. Ralph Northam from proceeding with plans to remove the statue.
On June 4, Northam announced that monuments commemorating Lee and four other Confederate leaders will be removed and placed into storage. On June 8, Cavedo granted a temporary injunction barring the state of Virginia from removing the Lee statue after “a descendant of the couple who signed the deed giving land for the monument to the state” filed a lawsuit, the Washington Post reports. Ten days later, the descendant failed to prove his case, but Cavedo extended the injunction anyway.
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From the Post:
Cavedo ruled Thursday that the descendant, William C. Gregory, had not proved that he had standing to bring the suit. A lawyer for the state attorney general’s office argued that restrictions in the deed requiring Virginia to “affectionately protect” the statue could only be invoked by an owner of the property, not by the heirs of the original owners. But the judge said he wanted Gregory’s lawyer, Joseph Blackburn, “to have another shot at it.” So he allowed 21 days for Blackburn to file a new complaint that addresses the issue of standing, and said he would keep the injunction against removing the statue in place indefinitely.
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In other words: “You didn’t prove shit but people sure do seem to love their giant ode-to-racism bust, so fuck it.”
Toby J. Heytens, the lawyer from the attorney general’s office, argued that because the plaintiff’s case was dismissed, there was “no basis as a matter of law for obtaining a temporary injunction” and he objected to that injunction being extended.
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Unfortunately, Cavedo agreed with Blackburn who said delaying the removal of the Lee monument “is in the public interest” and that “maybe things will cool down in the city of Richmond” by the time of the next hearing which is scheduled for July 23.
“The state seems to think that the monument is the property of the governor,” Cavedo said, the Post reports. “My view is that the monument is the property of the people of the commonwealth, and the governor is more of a custodian or fiduciary on their behalf.”
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“ To think the governor could take down the monument to George Washington and the founding fathers on Capitol Square, or the Houdin marble in the rotunda,” he continued. “I don’t think he has any authority to do something like that. It belongs to the people.”
One can only wonder if Cavedo will keep that same energy when “the people” continue to vandalize and tear down Confederate monuments in the state—not that I’m suggesting they do that. Obviously I would never.
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It is a shame though. Virginia was starting to look like the picture of progress after Northam announced plans to remove Confederate monuments, and even more so after he declared Juneteenth a paid state holiday on Tuesday. But progress has never come without plenty of conservative resistance. Hopefully, we will still be seeing the Robert E. Lee statue and all the others like it coming down in the near future.


theroot--2020-06-18--Cream of Wheat Joins Quaker Oats and Mars in Reviewing Packaging Due to Racist Imagery

Somewhere I imagine there is a man at his computer utterly livid at the fact that Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben have changed their brands due to perpetuating racist imagery .
That man is going to be big mad at the news Cream of Wheat has joined those brands in reevaluating its packaging .
Rolling Stone reports that B & G Foods , the owner of the Cream of Wheat brand , has launched an “ immediate review ” into the brand ’ s packaging .
The Cream of Wheat mascot , who if I ’ m keeping it a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as “ The Cream of Wheat Man , ” is based on the character of Rastus .
Rastus is a character who appeared in multiple minstrel shows throughout the 1800s .
The name Rastus was even used as a racial slur .
The character was removed from Cream of Wheat packaging in 1925 and replaced with one that looks remarkably similar .
“ B & G Foods , Inc. today announced that we are initiating an immediate review of the Cream of Wheat brand packaging .
We understand there are concerns regarding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to evaluating our packaging and will proactively take steps to ensure that we and our brands do not inadvertently contribute to systemic racism , ” B & G Foods said in a statement released to Rolling Stone .
On Wednesday , Quaker Oats made a similar decision in regards to its Aunt Jemima brand .
The brand ’ s name is derived from the minstrel song “ Ol ’ Aunt Jemima.
” Okay y ’ all , between that and Cream of Wheat , I ’ m pretty sure breakfast is the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as a community , may need to look into just pivoting to brunch .
“ We recognize Aunt Jemima ’ s origins are based on a racial stereotype .
As we work to make progress toward racial equality through several initiatives , we also must take a hard look at our portfolio of brands and ensure they reflect our values and meet our consumers ’ expectations.
” A Quaker Oats rep said in a statement .
The company made a commitment to donate $ 5 million across five years “ to create @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Black community , ” which is incredibly vague .
Uncle Ben , the rice brand whose parent company is Mars , even got in on the action .
“ As we listen to the voices of consumers , especially in the Black community , and to the voices of our Associates worldwide , we recognize that one way we can do this is by evolving the Uncle Ben ’ s brand , including its visual brand identity , ” The rice company said in a statement .
What amazes me most is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people protesting against systemic racism to convince companies that using mascots derived from the sordid history of minstrel shows maybe wasn ’ t the move .

Somewhere I imagine there is a man at his computer utterly livid at the fact that Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben have changed their brands due to perpetuating racist imagery. That man is going to be big mad at the news Cream of Wheat has joined those brands in reevaluating its packaging.
Rolling Stone reports that B&G Foods, the owner of the Cream of Wheat brand, has launched an “immediate review” into the brand’s packaging. The Cream of Wheat mascot, who if I’m keeping it a buck, I’ve only known as “The Cream of Wheat Man,” is based on the character of Rastus. Rastus is a character who appeared in multiple minstrel shows throughout the 1800s. The name Rastus was even used as a racial slur. The character was removed from Cream of Wheat packaging in 1925 and replaced with one that looks remarkably similar.
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“B&G Foods, Inc. today announced that we are initiating an immediate review of the Cream of Wheat brand packaging. We understand there are concerns regarding the chef image, and we are committed to evaluating our packaging and will proactively take steps to ensure that we and our brands do not inadvertently contribute to systemic racism,” B&G Foods said in a statement released to Rolling Stone.
On Wednesday, Quaker Oats made a similar decision in regards to its Aunt Jemima brand. The brand’s name is derived from the minstrel song “Ol’ Aunt Jemima.”
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Okay y’all, between that and Cream of Wheat, I’m pretty sure breakfast is the most racist meal of the day. We, as a community, may need to look into just pivoting to brunch.
“We recognize Aunt Jemima’s origins are based on a racial stereotype. As we work to make progress toward racial equality through several initiatives, we also must take a hard look at our portfolio of brands and ensure they reflect our values and meet our consumers’ expectations.” A Quaker Oats rep said in a statement. The company made a commitment to donate $5 million across five years “to create meaningful, ongoing support and engagement in the Black community,” which is incredibly vague.
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Uncle Ben, the rice brand whose parent company is Mars, even got in on the action. “As we listen to the voices of consumers, especially in the Black community, and to the voices of our Associates worldwide, we recognize that one way we can do this is by evolving the Uncle Ben’s brand, including its visual brand identity,” The rice company said in a statement.
What amazes me most is that it took nearly a month of people protesting against systemic racism to convince companies that using mascots derived from the sordid history of minstrel shows maybe wasn’t the move.


theroot--2020-06-18--Sorry, LeBron. Bill Russell Makes a Compelling Argument As to Why He's the Greatest Athlete in NBA H

Sorry, LeBron. Bill Russell Makes a Compelling Argument As to Why He's the Greatest Athlete in NBA History

He might not crack Paul Pierce ’ s top 5 of all-time , but as I explained before at this very site : As such , it ’ s not exactly surprising that King James receives heavy consideration when the topic of the most athletic player in NBA history comes up .
This debate has sparked renewed interest as of late , and to the surprise of no one , former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is on Team LeBron .
But perhaps tired of the all too familiar stereotype that today ’ s players are vastly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bill Russell was kind enough to set Perkins aside for an impromptu history lesson .
“ In [ 1956 ] I could have made the Olympics in high jump but turned it down to play basketball instead [ because ] we could only play one sport then .
Track and Field News ranked me # 7 high jumper in the world , I was ranked # 2 in the US @ the time , ” he tweeted .
“ In addition to my leaping ability , I was also somewhat known as an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Russell was even kind enough to include a vintage clip of him hauling ass down the court , jumping from damn near the free-throw line and hurdling over some poor white dude for a layup .
I ’ d say that ’ s a pretty good argument and Perkins was left with no choice but to agree .
“ Well I ’ ve been checked by an All-Time Great so sorry @ KingJames I ’ ve had a change of heart , ” he tweeted .
“ @ RealBillRussell is the Most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
” Russell Westbrook is another player who ’ s put jaws on the floor plenty of times , but as others have noted , are we really gon na sit here and pretend like Wilt Chamberlain wasn ’ t out here doing the damn thing too ?
Aside from a 4.6 timed 40-yard dash , Wilt also boasted a nasty 48-inch vertical and could bench press an equally astonishing 500 pounds .
“ What about Wilt Chamberlain ?
” NBA analyst Chris Broussard asked on Fox Sports 1 's First Things First @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve made the Olympics .
That ’ s pretty hard to beat .
But Wilt Chamberlain with his size , he was a track star at Kansas .
I probably would go with Wilt.
” Me too , but I sure as hell ain ’ t about to tell Russell that .
Just don ’ t let those old school Chuck Taylors fool you , because some of the biggest names from yesteryear got just as busy as our favorite players today .

LeBron James is a freak of nature.
He might not crack Paul Pierce’s top 5 of all-time, but as I explained before at this very site:
“Never in the history of the NBA have we seen a player with Karl Malone’s size, Michael Jordan’s athleticism and explosiveness, Kobe’s guile and Magic Johnson’s otherworldly passing ability all crammed into the same DNA strand. This nigga is a literal cheat code who Skynet sent from the future to destroy the hopes and dreams of opposing teams and NBA coaches.”
As such, it’s not exactly surprising that King James receives heavy consideration when the topic of the most athletic player in NBA history comes up.
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This debate has sparked renewed interest as of late, and to the surprise of no one, former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is on Team LeBron.
“Most Athletic Plater in NBA History!!!” he tweeted.
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But perhaps tired of the all too familiar stereotype that today’s players are vastly superior to their predecessors, NBA great Bill Russell was kind enough to set Perkins aside for an impromptu history lesson.
“In [1956] I could have made the Olympics in high jump but turned it down to play basketball instead [because] we could only play one sport then. Track and Field News ranked me #7 high jumper in the world, I was ranked #2 in the US @ the time,” he tweeted. “In addition to my leaping ability, I was also somewhat known as an outstanding sprinter.”
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To emphasize his point, Russell was even kind enough to include a vintage clip of him hauling ass down the court, jumping from damn near the free-throw line and hurdling over some poor white dude for a layup.
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I’d say that’s a pretty good argument and Perkins was left with no choice but to agree.
“Well I’ve been checked by an All-Time Great so sorry @KingJames I’ve had a change of heart,” he tweeted. “@RealBillRussell is the Most Athletic Player in NBA History!!!”
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Russell Westbrook is another player who’s put jaws on the floor plenty of times, but as others have noted, are we really gonna sit here and pretend like Wilt Chamberlain wasn’t out here doing the damn thing too?
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Aside from a 4.6 timed 40-yard dash, Wilt also boasted a nasty 48-inch vertical and could bench press an equally astonishing 500 pounds.
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“What about Wilt Chamberlain?” NBA analyst Chris Broussard asked on Fox Sports 1's First Things First. “I mean, Russell could’ve made the Olympics. That’s pretty hard to beat. But Wilt Chamberlain with his size, he was a track star at Kansas. I probably would go with Wilt.”
Me too, but I sure as hell ain’t about to tell Russell that.
Just don’t let those old school Chuck Taylors fool you, because some of the biggest names from yesteryear got just as busy as our favorite players today.


theroot--2020-06-18--Good American Luxury Jeans Are on Sale at Bottom Dollar-Prices, and There's Plus Sizes Too

When I won a gift card last year to Good American , a brand I ’ d never heard of , I never thought I ’ d become such a big fan .
But hey , we all spend time trying to find jeans that fit perfectly , and for me Good American fit the bill .
As a luxury denim brand ( that also does plenty more ) , Good American doesn ’ t run sales often .
Today ’ s sample sale offers the lowest prices on Good American jeans I have ever seen .
The company offers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - 24 allowing plus-size people like me to be able to wear the same well-made jeans as everyone else .
Good American offers classic blue and black denim styles for work and for play .
Each pair of Good American jeans has reinforced belt loops so you don ’ t end up tearing those out by mistake .
The company pledges that by the end of 2020 , 90 percent of their denim will be made using sustainable fabric without sacrificing in quality or fit .
Usually Good American denim costs around $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sample sale only , prices are ONLY $ 50-65 .
Although it ’ s not super hot here in Wisconsin yet , you can feel it coming .
Of course , wearing a pair of comfy , well-made shorts will help you enjoy those super hot summer days .
Good American offers both high waisted super short shorts , as well as Bermuda length , cut off shorts .
Usually $ 139 , you can buy them now for only $ 49 .
Finding good activewear can be a struggle , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Their sports bra are made for mid to high impact activity , have four-way stretch , and are designed to be quick-drying with compression and UV protection .
Matching leggings and statement jackets are also available in the sample sale .
Sports bras normally range from $ 49 - 65 and are now on sale for $ 25 .
My cheetah print jeans from Good American are my most comfortable yet statement-making piece .
On days when I don ’ t feel like wearing a dress or heels , I reach for these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ denim in a variety of unique prints like the cheetah ones I love , as well as snakeskin , leopard , and of course a solid white , and others .
Normally around $ 169 today these are on sale for only $ 49-69 .
While the sample sale doesn ’ t end until the 22nd , items are selling out fast .
Head over to the sale to browse and shop .
Nothing like good old fashion retail therapy for a pick me up .

Chaya M Milchtein on Kinja Deals, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

When I won a gift card last year to Good American, a brand I’d never heard of, I never thought I’d become such a big fan. But hey, we all spend time trying to find jeans that fit perfectly, and for me Good American fit the bill.
As a luxury denim brand (that also does plenty more), Good American doesn’t run sales often. Today’s sample sale offers the lowest prices on Good American jeans I have ever seen.
The company offers all of its clothing in sizes 0 - 24 allowing plus-size people like me to be able to wear the same well-made jeans as everyone else.
Good American offers classic blue and black denim styles for work and for play. Each pair of Good American jeans has reinforced belt loops so you don’t end up tearing those out by mistake. The company pledges that by the end of 2020, 90 percent of their denim will be made using sustainable fabric without sacrificing in quality or fit.
Usually Good American denim costs around $169 a pair. Today, during the sample sale only, prices are ONLY $50-65.
Although it’s not super hot here in Wisconsin yet, you can feel it coming. Of course, wearing a pair of comfy, well-made shorts will help you enjoy those super hot summer days. Good American offers both high waisted super short shorts, as well as Bermuda length, cut off shorts. Usually $139, you can buy them now for only $49.
Finding good activewear can be a struggle, but Good American makes it look easy. Their sports bra are made for mid to high impact activity, have four-way stretch, and are designed to be quick-drying with compression and UV protection. Matching leggings and statement jackets are also available in the sample sale. Sports bras normally range from $49 - 65 and are now on sale for $25.
My cheetah print jeans from Good American are my most comfortable yet statement-making piece. On days when I don’t feel like wearing a dress or heels, I reach for these jeans without fail. Good American offers denim in a variety of unique prints like the cheetah ones I love, as well as snakeskin, leopard, and of course a solid white, and others.
Normally around $169 today these are on sale for only $49-69.
While the sample sale doesn’t end until the 22nd, items are selling out fast. Head over to the sale to browse and shop. Nothing like good old fashion retail therapy for a pick me up.


theroot--2020-06-18--FBI to Investigate Nooses Hanging in a California Park as a Hate Crime

Over the last week a disturbing pattern has emerged of black men being found hanged in trees .
As a result , a series of nooses found in an Oakland park are being investigated as a hate crime .
CNN reports that five nooses were found at Lake Merritt and have since been removed .
The nooses were discovered by Porchia Freeman while she was on a walk around the lake .
When she saw ropes hanging from a tree she went to take a closer look and quickly realized what they were .
She then posted a video on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted it because it was very disturbing to me and I thought I ’ d bring awareness to the situation , ” Freeman said on Facebook Live .
“ Symbols of racial violence have no place in Oakland and will not be tolerated , ” Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said on Twitter .
After the nooses were posted online a man reached out to Freeman saying that he placed the ropes around the park for exercise .
“ Reports that these were part of exercise equipment do not remove nor excuse their torturous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responsible for knowing the history and present day reality of lynchings , hate crimes and racial violence .
Objects that invoke such terror will not be tolerated in Oakland ’ s public spaces.
” Schaaf said in a statement posted to Twitter .
The Oakland Police Department has given all evidence over to the FBI who will investigate the matter as a hate crime .
“ We have to start with the assumption that these are hate crimes .
We can not take these actions lightly , we have to take them seriously.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday .
Over the last week , The Root has reported on the deaths of Robert Fuller and Malcolm Hirsch .
The bodies of both men were found hanging from a tree in the California cities of Palmdale and Victorville , respectively .
Both deaths were initially ruled as suicides by medical examiners before they decided to reinvestigate those cases .
T he FBI is monitoring now monitoring thos e investigations .

Over the last week a disturbing pattern has emerged of black men being found hanged in trees. As a result, a series of nooses found in an Oakland park are being investigated as a hate crime.
CNN reports that five nooses were found at Lake Merritt and have since been removed. The nooses were discovered by Porchia Freeman while she was on a walk around the lake. When she saw ropes hanging from a tree she went to take a closer look and quickly realized what they were. She then posted a video on Facebook showing the nooses. “I posted it because it was very disturbing to me and I thought I’d bring awareness to the situation,” Freeman said on Facebook Live.
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“Symbols of racial violence have no place in Oakland and will not be tolerated,” Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said on Twitter. After the nooses were posted online a man reached out to Freeman saying that he placed the ropes around the park for exercise. “Reports that these were part of exercise equipment do not remove nor excuse their torturous and terrorizing effects. We are all responsible for knowing the history and present day reality of lynchings, hate crimes and racial violence. Objects that invoke such terror will not be tolerated in Oakland’s public spaces.” Schaaf said in a statement posted to Twitter.
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The Oakland Police Department has given all evidence over to the FBI who will investigate the matter as a hate crime. “We have to start with the assumption that these are hate crimes. We cannot take these actions lightly, we have to take them seriously.” Schaaf said in a press conference on Wednesday.
Over the last week, The Root has reported on the deaths of Robert Fuller and Malcolm Hirsch. The bodies of both men were found hanging from a tree in the California cities of Palmdale and Victorville, respectively. Both deaths were initially ruled as suicides by medical examiners before they decided to reinvestigate those cases. T he FBI is monitoring now monitoring thos e investigations .


theroot--2020-06-18--Tick Tock: Watchmen Will Be Free on HBO for a Few Days Starting on Juneteenth—You Must Watch It

Tick Tock , tick tock… the clock will be ticking starting June 19 .
While a dollop of dimwits will be laying out their flag onesies on the bed in preparation for the now-rescheduled white supremacist pre-game session masked as a presidential campaign rally , people with sense may be wondering how to spend their time wisely to honor the holiday known as Juneteenth .
That ’ s why black Jesus told his father to create television .
People with a little less sense may be flocking to The Help to fulfill their post-racial needs , but , along with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I suggest graduating to HBO ’ s Watchmen .
In case you aren ’ t hip to the series , HBO provided the following info via press release : And wow , look at that , you ’ re in luck because HBO is offering the acclaimed series for free !
But , you only have a limited time—This offer will only be available Friday June 19 through Sunday June 21 .
You have 3 days to watch the debut season , which is a total of 9 episodes .
Since everyone should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s light work !
Plus , HBO and HBO Latino will be airing a marathon of the series in case you want to live-tweet it : In relation to the series ’ recent award win , the Peabodys praised the series , calling it “ a frank and provocative reflection on contemporary racialized violence , on the role of police , and on the consequences of a large-scale disaster on the way Americans understand their place in the world.
” In addition to its groundbreaking portrayal of the Tulsa Race Massacre , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ timely thesis on white supremacy .
In fact , it ’ s worth a revisit or two to truly reflect on its themes in a critical way .
I certainly plan to revisit it .
So go ahead and w atch Watchmen and discuss the episodes thoroughly .
View the show for free online via HBO.com and via On Demand .

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

Tick Tock, tick tock… the clock will be ticking starting June 19.
While a dollop of dimwits will be laying out their flag onesies on the bed in preparation for the now-rescheduled white supremacist pre-game session masked as a presidential campaign rally, people with sense may be wondering how to spend their time wisely to honor the holiday known as Juneteenth.
That’s why black Jesus told his father to create television. People with a little less sense may be flocking to The Help to fulfill their post-racial needs, but, along with many other suggestions people have provided, I suggest graduating to HBO’s Watchmen.
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In case you aren’t hip to the series, HBO provided the following info via press release:
Set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws, Peabody Award winner WATCHMEN, starring Regina King and from executive producer Damon Lindelof, embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name, while attempting to break new ground of its own.
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And wow, look at that, you’re in luck because HBO is offering the acclaimed series for free!
But, you only have a limited time—This offer will only be available Friday June 19 through Sunday June 21. You have 3 days to watch the debut season, which is a total of 9 episodes. Since everyone should be binging experts by now, that’s light work!
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Plus, HBO and HBO Latino will be airing a marathon of the series in case you want to live-tweet it:
Episode Air Times: WATCHMEN 101 – 1:00PM WATCHMEN 102 – 2:03PM WATCHMEN 103 – 2:58PM WATCHMEN 104 – 3:51PM WATCHMEN 105 – 4:43PM WATCHMEN 106 – 5:43PM WATCHMEN 107 – 6:44PM WATCHMEN 108 – 7:42PM WATCHMEN 109 – 8:45PM
In relation to the series’ recent award win, the Peabodys praised the series, calling it “a frank and provocative reflection on contemporary racialized violence, on the role of police, and on the consequences of a large-scale disaster on the way Americans understand their place in the world.”
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In addition to its groundbreaking portrayal of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Watchmen is a must-watch due to its timely thesis on white supremacy. In fact, it’s worth a revisit or two to truly reflect on its themes in a critical way. I certainly plan to revisit it.
So go ahead and w atch Watchmen and discuss the episodes thoroughly. View the show for free online via HBO.com and via On Demand.


theroot--2020-06-18--Don't Expect the Lover's Spat Between Kevin Durant and Kendrick Perkins to End Anytime Soon

As we ’ re all perfectly aware , there ’ s a clear distinction between being co-workers and actual friends .
Just because we exchange pleasantries at the water cooler doesn ’ t mean my black ass will be at your wedding , and vice versa .
So while NBA superstar Kevin Durant and former teammate Kendrick Perkins might ’ ve shared the same jersey in a past life , it ’ s become painfully obvious that they ’ re about as close as Ben Carson and the Electric Slide .
For those out of the loop , their lover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January , when Perkins , who retired from the NBA in 2018 , had the unmitigated gall—the audacity—to declare Russell Westbrook the greatest player in the history of the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise over Durant .
“ In about 30 minutes I ’ m going to give my opinion on @ SportsCenter on why Believe that Russell Westbrook is the best player to have ever put on a Oklahoma City Thunder Jersey !
!
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” Perk tweeted at the time .
“ He is MR .
THUNDER !
!
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” Then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Perkins then went on ESPN ’ s Sportscenter and declared , “ KD went to Golden State and left [ the Thunder ] for dead .
Russell Westbrook said , ‘ Uh uh .
We ’ re gon na stay afloat.
’ ” Durant ’ s exodus from the Thunder is a highly sensitive subject , so of course , Durantula arose from his slumber to swat the fly buzzing around the room after Perkins then implied that Durant couldn ’ t carry a team .
Since Perkins conveniently left out the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same 2013 playoff team that Durant apparently couldn ’ t carry , KD was kind enough to remind him .
“ Yea our staring center @ KendrickPerkins averaged a whopping 2 and 3 during that series , ” Durant tweeted .
“ U played hard tho champ lol ” But you really thought Perkins was about to back down ?
“ Boy stop you did the weakest move in NBA History !
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” he clapped back .
“ Up on a team 3-1 in the western conference finals and then go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heart of Champion right there.
” Perkins and Durant would eventually squash their beef momentarily , with Perk admitting in April that he went about the situation all wrong .
“ I probably should have just took the blow that he delivered and just sent him a text and was like , ‘ Bro , I wasn ’ t coming at you like that , ’ and just let it be gone , ” Perkins said on the Runnin ’ Plays podcast .
“ Instead of for me , saying , ‘ You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to attack you and hit you where it hurt.
’ And I did shoot some below-the-belt slugs that I wish I wouldn ’ t have done .
That ’ s why I made my apology public.
” But all that goodwill has apparently gone to complete shit now that the beef is once again simmering on the stove .
With the NBA on the brink of imploding , as there ’ s a clear divide between players who want to resume playing and those who feel that doing so will distract from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matter movement , Perkins took aim at one of the most outspoken critics of the NBA ’ s return , NBA star Kyrie Irving .
“ Right now he ’ s confused .
He ’ s showing his lack of leadership , ” Perkins said Wednesday on ESPN ’ s Get Up .
“ Guess what ’ s been going on for the last two days in our world ?
Two people have been lynched in the state of Texas .
A young lady was killed in Akron , Ohio , behind a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highlighted like it should ’ ve been ?
No !
Because for the last two days we ’ ve been talking about Kyrie Irving .
So Kyrie , right now you are the distraction !
” Such a strong stance was bound to draw a reaction from NBA players , and Kyrie ’ s teammate , Wilson Chandler , clapped back with the quickness .
“ Ex players turning into suckers right before your eyes on television , ” he tweeted .
More importantly , Durant retweeted that same tweet before loading the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On Instagram , Durant dismissed Perkins as a “ sell-out ” then retweeting another tweet of Perkins throwing up an airball .
This then lead to Perkins implying he went easy on Irving and could ’ ve really let the chopper spray in this since-deleted gem : Anytime somebody types “ HOE SHIT ” in caps you know they ain ’ t playing .
And to make it clear that he ’ s perfectly fine with resuming war with Durant , he made sure to include the phrase “ cupcake ” —an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subsequent tweet .
Neither has said a word publicly about the matter since everything popped off again Wednesday , but I think it ’ s safe to say that they won ’ t be exchanging Christmas presents later this winter .

As we’re all perfectly aware, there’s a clear distinction between being co-workers and actual friends. Just because we exchange pleasantries at the water cooler doesn’t mean my black ass will be at your wedding, and vice versa. So while NBA superstar Kevin Durant and former teammate Kendrick Perkins might’ve shared the same jersey in a past life, it’s become painfully obvious that they’re about as close as Ben Carson and the Electric Slide.
For those out of the loop, their lover’s quarrel began—at least publicly—back in January, when Perkins, who retired from the NBA in 2018, had the unmitigated gall—the audacity—to declare Russell Westbrook the greatest player in the history of the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise over Durant.
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“In about 30 minutes I’m going to give my opinion on @SportsCenter on why Believe that Russell Westbrook is the best player to have ever put on a Oklahoma City Thunder Jersey!!!” Perk tweeted at the time. “He is MR. THUNDER!!!”
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Then to throw salt in the wound, Perkins then went on ESPN’s Sportscenter and declared, “KD went to Golden State and left [the Thunder] for dead. Russell Westbrook said, ‘Uh uh. We’re gonna stay afloat.’”
Durant’s exodus from the Thunder is a highly sensitive subject, so of course, Durantula arose from his slumber to swat the fly buzzing around the room after Perkins then implied that Durant couldn’t carry a team.
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Since Perkins conveniently left out the fact that he was a part of that same 2013 playoff team that Durant apparently couldn’t carry, KD was kind enough to remind him.
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“Yea our staring center @KendrickPerkins averaged a whopping 2 and 3 during that series,” Durant tweeted. “U played hard tho champ lol”
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Ouch.
But you really thought Perkins was about to back down?
“Boy stop you did the weakest move in NBA History!!!” he clapped back. “Up on a team 3-1 in the western conference finals and then go join them the following season?! Heart of Champion right there.”
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Perkins and Durant would eventually squash their beef momentarily, with Perk admitting in April that he went about the situation all wrong.
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“I probably should have just took the blow that he delivered and just sent him a text and was like, ‘Bro, I wasn’t coming at you like that,’ and just let it be gone,” Perkins said on the Runnin’ Plays podcast. “Instead of for me, saying, ‘You know what? I’m about to attack you and hit you where it hurt.’ And I did shoot some below-the-belt slugs that I wish I wouldn’t have done. That’s why I made my apology public.”
But all that goodwill has apparently gone to complete shit now that the beef is once again simmering on the stove. With the NBA on the brink of imploding, as there’s a clear divide between players who want to resume playing and those who feel that doing so will distract from the progress being made by the Black Lives Matter movement, Perkins took aim at one of the most outspoken critics of the NBA’s return, NBA star Kyrie Irving.
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“Right now he’s confused. He’s showing his lack of leadership,” Perkins said Wednesday on ESPN’s Get Up. “Guess what’s been going on for the last two days in our world? Two people have been lynched in the state of Texas. A young lady was killed in Akron, Ohio, behind a hate crime. And has that been highlighted like it should’ve been? No! Because for the last two days we’ve been talking about Kyrie Irving. So Kyrie, right now you are the distraction!”
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Such a strong stance was bound to draw a reaction from NBA players, and Kyrie’s teammate, Wilson Chandler, clapped back with the quickness.
“Ex players turning into suckers right before your eyes on television,” he tweeted.
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More importantly, Durant retweeted that same tweet before loading the clip and licking off a shot himself. On Instagram, Durant dismissed Perkins as a “sell-out” then retweeting another tweet of Perkins throwing up an airball.
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This then lead to Perkins implying he went easy on Irving and could’ve really let the chopper spray in this since-deleted gem:
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Anytime somebody types “HOE SHIT” in caps you know they ain’t playing. And to make it clear that he’s perfectly fine with resuming war with Durant, he made sure to include the phrase “cupcake”—an obvious dig at his ex-teammate —in a subsequent tweet.
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Neither has said a word publicly about the matter since everything popped off again Wednesday, but I think it’s safe to say that they won’t be exchanging Christmas presents later this winter.


theroot--2020-06-16--Make the Most of Your Alone Time With 20% Percent off the Satisfyer Pro 2 [Exclusive]

For a short time , you can get a whopping 20 % discount on the Satisfyer Pro 2 .
It @ @ @ @ @ simulator that will suck the shit out of your clitoris and has so many modes @ @ @ @ @ our writers , Jolie Kerr , says it best : Satisfyer Pro 2 delivers a @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s designed to stimulate the clit and nothing else , although you @ @ @ @ @ with it .
It is not , how ever , an insertable toy and should @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not an especially versatile toy , and doesn ’ t strike me as @ @ @ @ @ play , it is very , very good at what it does .
Basically , @ @ @ @ @ way you like to get off , Satisfyer Pro 2 will make you very , @ @ @ @ @ is only $ 47 with the promo code INVENTORY so make sure you grab this @ @ @ @ @ ’ s gone !

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

20% off Satisfyer Pro 2 | $47 | Belle sa Boutique | Promo code INVENTORY
For a short time, you can get a whopping 20% discount on the Satisfyer Pro 2. It’s an oral sex simulator that will suck the shit out of your clitoris and has so many modes of pleasure. One of our writers, Jolie Kerr, says it best:
Satisfyer Pro 2 delivers a very specific experience; basically, it’s designed to stimulate the clit and nothing else, although you can certainly explore other areas with it. It is not, how ever, an insertable toy and should only be used externally.While it’s not an especially versatile toy, and doesn’t strike me as a great candidate for couples play, it is very, very good at what it does. Basically, if oral sex is the way you like to get off, Satisfyer Pro 2 will make you very, very happy.
The Satisfyer is only $47 with the promo code INVENTORY so make sure you grab this and get off before it’s gone!


theroot--2020-06-18--Trump Now Thinks Colin Kaepernick Can Play in the NFL and It Only Took Him 4 Years and 8 Minutes and

Trump Now Thinks Colin Kaepernick Can Play in the NFL and It Only Took Him 4 Years and 8 Minutes and 46 Seconds

That ’ s how long it took for a bitch-ass Minneapolis former police officer to kneel on the neck of a handcuffed black man begging for his life until all the life inside him was gone for the world to realize that former San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick was right .
That ’ s how long it took to make Juneteenth a paid holiday for some folks and to get Aunt Jemima off that box , which she ’ s been on since God was in golden-fleece diapers .
But not everything has been fixed .
That black woman is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Popeyes chicken in her slave quarters and Jerry Rice still wore that chicken helmet .
But it looks like President Trump is changing his tune , or maybe he ’ s just lying again , when he says that he believes that Colin Kaepernick deserves to get another shot with the National Football League— “ if he has the playing ability.
” It ’ s a far cry from the president ’ s former stance , in which I believe he called players who kneeled during the national anthem to protest police violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of bitches.
” Now his orange ass is all in on Kap : “ The answer is absolutely I would , as far as kneeling , I would love to see him get another shot but obviously he has to be able to play well , ” he continued .
“ If he can ’ t play well , I think that would be very unfair , ” the president told Sinclair reporter Scott Thuman , Wednesday .
The president ’ s comments come after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell apologized to players who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t say Kap ’ s name—and told ESPN Monday “ that he would support and encourage a team interested in signing Kaepernick.
” “ Well , listen , if he wants to resume his career in the NFL , then obviously it ’ s going to take a team to make that decision , ” Goodell said , CNN reports .
“ But I welcome that , support a club making that decision and encourage them to do that.
” But just remember that the 8:46 doesn ’ t erase the fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since 2016 having to watch mediocre-ass quarterbacks who couldn ’ t throw a Tic Tac into a whale ’ s mouth get playing time while he sat on the sidelines changing the country .
Since his time away from the NFL , Kap has literally been a “ high character ” guy or whatever other buzzwords the NFL claims they want , only to watch as no one called him for workouts .
Now , it seems white people and orange people are having a call to conscience after the death of George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Louisville , Ky. , and Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta , all at the hands of police .
CNN notes that negro whisperer ( he doesn ’ t whisper to negroes ; the nigga just talks mad low ) and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson said earlier this week that the president will come around .
“ Well , I don ’ t think he has manifested as much animosity in that region lately , ” Carson told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt .
“ And I think we just continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll get there.
” It only took him 4 years and 8:46 .

8:46.
That’s how long it took for a bitch-ass Minneapolis former police officer to kneel on the neck of a handcuffed black man begging for his life until all the life inside him was gone for the world to realize that former San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick was right.
8:46.
That’s how long it took to make Juneteenth a paid holiday for some folks and to get Aunt Jemima off that box, which she’s been on since God was in golden-fleece diapers. But not everything has been fixed. That black woman is still out here acting like she makes Popeyes chicken in her slave quarters and Jerry Rice still wore that chicken helmet.
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Some things can’t be made right.
But it looks like President Trump is changing his tune, or maybe he’s just lying again, when he says that he believes that Colin Kaepernick deserves to get another shot with the National Football League—“if he has the playing ability.”
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It’s a far cry from the president’s former stance, in which I believe he called players who kneeled during the national anthem to protest police violence against black and brown people “sons of bitches.”
Now his orange ass is all in on Kap: “The answer is absolutely I would, as far as kneeling, I would love to see him get another shot but obviously he has to be able to play well,” he continued. “If he can’t play well, I think that would be very unfair,” the president told Sinclair reporter Scott Thuman, Wednesday.
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The president’s comments come after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell apologized to players who kneeled during the anthem—but he didn’t say Kap’s name—and told ESPN Monday “that he would support and encourage a team interested in signing Kaepernick.”
“Well, listen, if he wants to resume his career in the NFL, then obviously it’s going to take a team to make that decision,” Goodell said, CNN reports. “But I welcome that, support a club making that decision and encourage them to do that.”
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But just remember that the 8:46 doesn’t erase the fact that Kap has been out of the league since 2016 having to watch mediocre-ass quarterbacks who couldn’t throw a Tic Tac into a whale’s mouth get playing time while he sat on the sidelines changing the country. Since his time away from the NFL, Kap has literally been a “high character” guy or whatever other buzzwords the NFL claims they want, only to watch as no one called him for workouts.
Now, it seems white people and orange people are having a call to conscience after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Ky., and Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta, all at the hands of police.
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CNN notes that negro whisperer (he doesn’t whisper to negroes; the nigga just talks mad low) and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson said earlier this week that the president will come around.
“Well, I don’t think he has manifested as much animosity in that region lately,” Carson told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt. “And I think we just continue to work on him, He’ll get there.”
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It only took him 4 years and 8:46.


theroot--2020-06-18--'Karen McMuffin' Just Had a Human Moment Under Stress...Which Is Why No Human Should Have the Legal

'Karen McMuffin' Just Had a Human Moment Under Stress...Which Is Why No Human Should Have the Legal Right to Kill

In 2018 , after a long and hard day of writing blogs about white privilege and gluten-free pancakes , I drove to the Wendy ’ s a few blocks from my house to get a Baconater , a frosty , and some fries .
When I pulled up to the drive-thru window , the cashier said it might be a while because they ran out of bacon and needed to get some from some freezer .
So I pulled off to the side , parked , and waited for 17 minutes for my burger to arrive .
While sitting there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 18th minute , I went into the restaurant , asked to speak to a manager , and then got into an argument with a fry cook—who complained about my “ tone ” —and we started fighting .
No clean punches were landed , but the rest of the workers came from behind the counter and pushed me out the door , and I never got my burger .
I don ’ t share that story often , because it ’ s embarrassing .
And also because it never actually happened .
Still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ causing a scene when a food order was delayed or wrong .
And with that in mind , I can relate somewhat to Stacy Talbert , the Georgia law enforcement officer whose delayed breakfast order caused her to act like she ’ d just watched the last half of Marley & Me .
Watching the clip of her—her eyes , her quivering lips , the why she enunciated “ coffee ” —felt like a trailer for a short on why white people must be stopped .
It also was , well , human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been triggered to tears by hash browns , but we ’ ve all had moments where the demands of life just felt too heavy and we needed a moment to vent .
Fortunately , for most of us , these moments usually happen privately , which allows us an opportunity to compose ourselves and put a public face back on .
But , with making this private moment very public , Stacy Talbert revealed , among other things , that she isn ’ t fit for her job .
Because someone who crumbles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possess the legal power to end someone ’ s life .
And yes , I did say , just a paragraph ago , that she had an understandably human reaction to stress .
So what makes her specifically unfit to be a police officer ?
Nothing , actually .
She ’ s no less fit than any person who experiences stress .
Which means that none of us are fit for that responsibility .
The most popular argument for funding , maintaining , protecting , and respecting law enforcement is that they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this .
These men and women , the argument continues , put their lives on the line to maintain social order .
Unfortunately , for the people who make that argument , this line of thought actually makes an airtight case for why there should be no police .
You just can not control for stress and unconscious bias and anxiety and fear and adrenaline and all the rest of shit we all possess .
The shit that makes us human .
And if we ’ re all susceptible to those very human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give any of us the power to end a life ?
The law is supposed to be objective .
( It ’ s not , but let ’ s just say it is , for now . )
But individual humanity is diametrically opposed to objectivity .
We are walking , talking , subjectivity devices , and it ’ s foolish to give any of us the legal justification to make a spilt-second decision on whether someone lives or dies .
Anyway , I ’ m tired of writing about this now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me hungry , so goodbye !

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

In 2018, after a long and hard day of writing blogs about white privilege and gluten-free pancakes, I drove to the Wendy’s a few blocks from my house to get a Baconater, a frosty, and some fries. When I pulled up to the drive-thru window, the cashier said it might be a while because they ran out of bacon and needed to get some from some freezer. So I pulled off to the side, parked, and waited for 17 minutes for my burger to arrive. While sitting there, I listened to Yeezus. On the 18th minute, I went into the restaurant, asked to speak to a manager, and then got into an argument with a fry cook—who complained about my “tone”—and we started fighting. No clean punches were landed, but the rest of the workers came from behind the counter and pushed me out the door, and I never got my burger.
I don’t share that story often, because it’s embarrassing. And also because it never actually happened. Still, I’ve definitely fantasized about causing a scene when a food order was delayed or wrong. And with that in mind, I can relate somewhat to Stacy Talbert, the Georgia law enforcement officer whose delayed breakfast order caused her to act like she’d just watched the last half of Marley & Me. Watching the clip of her—her eyes, her quivering lips, the why she enunciated “coffee”—felt like a trailer for a short on why white people must be stopped.
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It also was, well, human. Perhaps we all haven’t been triggered to tears by hash browns, but we’ve all had moments where the demands of life just felt too heavy and we needed a moment to vent. Fortunately, for most of us, these moments usually happen privately, which allows us an opportunity to compose ourselves and put a public face back on. But, with making this private moment very public, Stacy Talbert revealed, among other things, that she isn’t fit for her job. Because someone who crumbles over a McMuffin definitely shouldn’t possess the legal power to end someone’s life.
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And yes, I did say, just a paragraph ago, that she had an understandably human reaction to stress. So what makes her specifically unfit to be a police officer? Nothing, actually. She’s no less fit than any person who experiences stress. Which means that none of us are fit for that responsibility.
The most popular argument for funding, maintaining, protecting, and respecting law enforcement is that they’re just as human as anyone reading this. These men and women, the argument continues, put their lives on the line to maintain social order. Unfortunately, for the people who make that argument, this line of thought actually makes an airtight case for why there should be no police. You just cannot control for stress and unconscious bias and anxiety and fear and adrenaline and all the rest of shit we all possess. The shit that makes us human. And if we’re all susceptible to those very human forces, what sense does it make to give any of us the power to end a life?
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The law is supposed to be objective. (It’s not, but let’s just say it is, for now.) But individual humanity is diametrically opposed to objectivity. We are walking, talking, subjectivity devices, and it’s foolish to give any of us the legal justification to make a spilt-second decision on whether someone lives or dies.
Anyway, I’m tired of writing about this now, and all this muffin talk got me hungry, so goodbye!


theroot--2020-06-18--Michelle Obama to Co-Host The Roots Picnic's Virtual Concert

The Roots Picnic , which was supposed to be held in Philadelphia ’ s Fairmount Park on June 3 , was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
However , the 13th annual celebration is going to be livestreamed via YouTube on June 27 , and it will be co-hosted by none other than Michelle Obama .
She and her nonpartisan organization When We All Vote is partnering with the event .
Among the entertainers who will perform at this year ’ s virtual event include H.E.R.
, SZA , Kirk Franklin , Roddy Ricch , Lil Baby , Snoh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tom Hanks , Janelle Monáe , Chris Paul and Lin-Manuel Miranda are also scheduled to make appearances , and prerecorded messages from “ musicians , athletes and influencers ” will also play during the show .
The Roots ’ Questlove and Black Thought are co-hosting alongside Obama , and through the event , they ’ re hoping to reach a goal of 500,000 eligible voters or more through Outvote , an organizing platform aiming to reach unregistered voters .
“ Historically , Questlove and Black Thought have always been very active participants in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Roots manager and President of Live Nation Urban , said in a statement obtained by Billboard .
“ However , I felt that it was imperative that this year I open up both The Roots and my Live Nation Urban platforms for vehicles for both voter education and voter registration.
” “ Our goal is to aggressively impact change and we ’ re going to have some fun while doing so , ” he continues .
“ This year , we are incredibly proud to partner with Mrs. Obama ’ s When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has the resources they need to register and vote in November ’ s election.
” Those who are interested in helping during the event as a volunteer can click here .
Fans can subscribe to The Roots ’ YouTube channel here .

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

The Roots Picnic, which was supposed to be held in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park on June 3, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the 13th annual celebration is going to be livestreamed via YouTube on June 27, and it will be co-hosted by none other than Michelle Obama. She and her nonpartisan organization When We All Vote is partnering with the event.
Among the entertainers who will perform at this year’s virtual event include H.E.R., SZA, Kirk Franklin, Roddy Ricch, Lil Baby, Snoh Aalegra and D-Nic. Kerry Washington, Tom Hanks, Janelle Monáe, Chris Paul and Lin-Manuel Miranda are also scheduled to make appearances, and prerecorded messages from “musicians, athletes and influencers” will also play during the show.
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The Roots’ Questlove and Black Thought are co-hosting alongside Obama, and through the event, they’re hoping to reach a goal of 500,000 eligible voters or more through Outvote, an organizing platform aiming to reach unregistered voters.
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“Historically, Questlove and Black Thought have always been very active participants in the voting process,” Shawn Gee, Roots manager and President of Live Nation Urban, said in a statement obtained by Billboard. “However, I felt that it was imperative that this year I open up both The Roots and my Live Nation Urban platforms for vehicles for both voter education and voter registration.”
“Our goal is to aggressively impact change and we’re going to have some fun while doing so,” he continues. “This year, we are incredibly proud to partner with Mrs. Obama’s When We All Vote to ensure our audience has the resources they need to register and vote in November’s election.”
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Those who are interested in helping during the event as a volunteer can click here. Fans can subscribe to The Roots’ YouTube channel here.


theroot--2020-06-18--Remember the Love: Noah's Arc Returns With a 'Rona-Themed Reunion Special for Its 15th Anniversary

According to Deadline , the original cast of the groundbreaking LGBTQ drama will be reuniting for a virtual scripted special called Noah ’ s Arc : The ‘ Rona Chronicles !
Leave it to a show that was certainly ahead-of-its-time to bring us a timely special !
This news comes 12 years after the series , created by Patrik-Ian Polk , wrapped in 2007 .
The series starred Darryl Stephens , Jensen Atwood , Rodney Chester , Doug Spearman and Christian Vincent , each of whom will be participating in the special .
After the special airs , Queer Eye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live Q & A with the crew .
The reunion special , sponsored by GLAAD and Impulse DC , will also serve as a fundraising initiative for black LGBTQ non-profit organizations such as Birmingham AIDS Outreach , CASA Ruby , G.L.I.T.S ( Gays & Lesbians Living In a Transgender Society ) , In The Meantime Men ’ s Group , LGBT Detroit , Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative ( MOBI ) and The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center .
“ Not a day goes by that I don ’ t get messages , tweets , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Arc fanbase saying how much they love & miss the show and begging for a reboot , ” Polk said in a statement .
“ While we ’ ve all struggled to stay sane during these stressful and trying times , the cast and I wanted to do something special to show our appreciation for all the love we continue to receive from the fans.
” The series originally aired for two seasons on Logo from 2005-2007 and made history as the first American TV series that featured all-Black and gay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Angeles , the series followed a group of friends navigating the gay dating scene .
The series wrapped with the movie Noah ’ s Arc : Jumping the Broom , which won a GLAAD Media Award .
After 10 years , the reunion episode written and directed by Polk , finds Noah and company in the middle of a worldwide public health crisis and global social justice movement .
So , 12 years later after fans said goodbye to the beloved show , the excitement is palpable , especially on social media .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrate Pride Month this year !
Following the show ’ s end , Polk continued working in the industry scooping writing credits for Being Mary Jane and he is currently the co-executive producer for Starz ’ upcoming strip club drama series , P-Valley .
Noah ’ s Arc : The ‘ Rona Chronicles will debut on July 5 at 8 p.m .
ET / 5 p.m. PT and you can stream the special via Patrik-Ian Polk Entertainment ’ s Facebook and YouTube pages .
To contribute to the fundraiser , which has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And if you want to tune into the show for the first time or for reminiscing purposes ( so you can remember the love ! )
, you can currently watch episodes on Logo TV .

Noah’s Arc fans rejoice!
According to Deadline, the original cast of the groundbreaking LGBTQ drama will be reuniting for a virtual scripted special called Noah’s Arc: The ‘Rona Chronicles! Leave it to a show that was certainly ahead-of-its-time to bring us a timely special!
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This news comes 12 years after the series, created by Patrik-Ian Polk, wrapped in 2007. The series starred Darryl Stephens, Jensen Atwood, Rodney Chester, Doug Spearman and Christian Vincent, each of whom will be participating in the special. After the special airs, Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown will host a live Q&A with the crew. The reunion special, sponsored by GLAAD and Impulse DC, will also serve as a fundraising initiative for black LGBTQ non-profit organizations such as Birmingham AIDS Outreach, CASA Ruby, G.L.I.T.S (Gays & Lesbians Living In a Transgender Society), In The Meantime Men’s Group, LGBT Detroit, Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI) and The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center.
Noah’s Arc - Noah & Wade / YouTube
“Not a day goes by that I don’t get messages, tweets, DMs and emails from the huge Noah’s Arc fanbase saying how much they love & miss the show and begging for a reboot,” Polk said in a statement. “While we’ve all struggled to stay sane during these stressful and trying times, the cast and I wanted to do something special to show our appreciation for all the love we continue to receive from the fans.”
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Deadline adds:
The series originally aired for two seasons on Logo from 2005-2007 and made history as the first American TV series that featured all-Black and gay cast of characters. Set in Los Angeles, the series followed a group of friends navigating the gay dating scene. The series wrapped with the movie Noah’s Arc: Jumping the Broom, which won a GLAAD Media Award. After 10 years, the reunion episode written and directed by Polk, finds Noah and company in the middle of a worldwide public health crisis and global social justice movement.
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So, 12 years later after fans said goodbye to the beloved show, the excitement is palpable, especially on social media. Plus, what a perfect way to celebrate Pride Month this year!
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Following the show’s end, Polk continued working in the industry scooping writing credits for Being Mary Jane and he is currently the co-executive producer for Starz’ upcoming strip club drama series, P-Valley.
Noah’s Arc: The ‘Rona Chronicles will debut on July 5 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and you can stream the special via Patrik-Ian Polk Entertainment’s Facebook and YouTube pages. To contribute to the fundraiser, which has a goal of $100,000, donate here. And if you want to tune into the show for the first time or for reminiscing purposes (so you can remember the love!), you can currently watch episodes on Logo TV.


theroot--2020-06-11--Time to Channel Your Inner Grandma Because Pyrex Dishes Are STILL 40% Off

Ok , so Pyrex bakeware is like 40 % off its original list price .
We all know what Pyrex @ @ @ @ @ know they don ’ t fucking break and last FOREVER .
This is the cheapest @ @ @ @ @ to your kitchen and honestly , you should go ahead and go for it .
@ @ @ @ @ 21 and comes with two easy-grab baking dishes as well as two storage containers along @ @ @ @ @ dishes are microwave and dishwasher-safe .
What are you waiting for ?
Buy it .
@ @ @ @ @ you made the purchase .

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

Pyrex Glass Bakeware | $21 | Amazon
Ok, so Pyrex bakeware is like 40% off its original list price. We all know what Pyrex dishes are and we also know they don’t fucking break and last FOREVER. This is the cheapest investment you’ll make to your kitchen and honestly, you should go ahead and go for it. The 8-set is only $21 and comes with two easy-grab baking dishes as well as two storage containers along with their lids. Pyrex dishes are microwave and dishwasher-safe. What are you waiting for? Buy it. Your grams would be proud you made the purchase.


theroot--2020-06-18--30 Days of Iconic Music Video Blackness With VSB, Day 18: Dennis Edwards and Siedah Garrett 'Don't L

30 Days of Iconic Music Video Blackness With VSB, Day 18: Dennis Edwards and Siedah Garrett 'Don't Look Any Further'

This video is terrible .
But it ’ s terrible so good .
But it ’ s like really bad .
Especially considering that this song and video came out in 1984 .
A year earlier—1983 for those less mathematically inclined individuals—saw the release of possibly the most iconic music video ever in Michael Jackson ’ s “ Thriller.
” Think about that : a year prior , a music video that was a movie came out and changed everything .
In 1984 , Dennis Edwards—formerly of The Temptations Dennis Edwards—drops a video dressed in a tuxedo with a random @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the panning out of the random city view and fade into the ONE camera shot scene that lasts for the remainder of the video .
And not only that , he brought Siedah Garrett along for the ride who had to pretend like she was thrilled to be there .
I love this video .
When I was in high school , which was in the mid-90s mind you , one of my projects in 11th grade was to write and film a video based on a scene from whatever book we were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most epic bootleg video of all time .
It was absolutely terrible but when I tell you it was entertaining as fuck .
The whole class , including the teacher , was in tears laughing at this video .
Even those of us who put this thing together , literally in a matter of 15 minutes the day before it was due , was in tears .
That video looked a lot like this video from 1984 .
Our budget was probably somewhere between $ 1 to $ 7 .
The budget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Further ” was absolutely higher than ours .
You might be asking yourself why , then , would I include this video on the list of iconic black music videos .
Well , for one , they really look like they ’ re having a blast .
Dennis Edwards had Bobby Brown jaw before that was a thing .
And mostly because despite the entirely low budget nature of this video , especially considering that by this point in the ’ 80s , videos and technology were obviously better than this video implies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 2020 , I know definitively nothing else is going to happen in this video , and yet I keep watching , waiting , for something else to happen .
But nope , Dennis and Siedah just chill against this green screen that looks like a really bad Zoom call .
There was clearly no choreography for this joint .
Seriously , I love it .
I love it .
I want more .
I want one in 2020 .
Plus Dennis Edwards danced like he did drugs that aren ’ t good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which ones are the good drugs but that is not what he took before filming this video .
Iconic , yo .

Panama Jackson on Very Smart Brothas, shared by Panama Jackson to The Root

This video is terrible. But it’s terrible so good. But it’s like really bad. Especially considering that this song and video came out in 1984. A year earlier—1983 for those less mathematically inclined individuals—saw the release of possibly the most iconic music video ever in Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Think about that: a year prior, a music video that was a movie came out and changed everything. In 1984, Dennis Edwards—formerly of The Temptations Dennis Edwards—drops a video dressed in a tuxedo with a random background whose most significant technological advancement was the panning out of the random city view and fade into the ONE camera shot scene that lasts for the remainder of the video. And not only that, he brought Siedah Garrett along for the ride who had to pretend like she was thrilled to be there. I love this video.
Dennis Edwards featuring Siedah Garrett “Don’t Look Any Further” (1984)
When I was in high school, which was in the mid-90s mind you, one of my projects in 11th grade was to write and film a video based on a scene from whatever book we were reading. My group came up with the most epic bootleg video of all time. It was absolutely terrible but when I tell you it was entertaining as fuck. The whole class, including the teacher, was in tears laughing at this video. Even those of us who put this thing together, literally in a matter of 15 minutes the day before it was due, was in tears. That video looked a lot like this video from 1984.
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Our budget was probably somewhere between $1 to $7. The budget for “Don’t Look Any Further” was absolutely higher than ours. You might be asking yourself why, then, would I include this video on the list of iconic black music videos. Well, for one, they really look like they’re having a blast. Dennis Edwards had Bobby Brown jaw before that was a thing. And mostly because despite the entirely low budget nature of this video, especially considering that by this point in the
’80s, videos and technology were obviously better than this video implies, this video is somehow awesome. In 2020, I know definitively nothing else is going to happen in this video, and yet I keep watching, waiting, for something else to happen. But nope, Dennis and Siedah just chill against this green screen that looks like a really bad Zoom call. There was clearly no choreography for this joint. Seriously, I love it.
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I love it. I want more. I want one in 2020. Plus Dennis Edwards danced like he did drugs that aren’t good drugs. I don’t know which ones are the good drugs but that is not what he took before filming this video. Iconic, yo.


theroot--2020-06-18--Christopher Trumplumbus: I Discovered Juneteenth!

Before Trump took office , Juneteenth was just hanging out in an African village with Kwanzaa and the rest of the black holidays just living a marginal life .
The holidays weren ’ t really asking for much but after Trump said Juneteenth ’ s name on the Summer Jam stage , Juneteenth blew up .
It literally was like Juneteenth didn ’ t have a life until Trump .
Basically , Trump came and freed Juneteenth , or at least that is what Christopher Trumplumbus believes .
“ I did something good : I made Juneteenth very famous , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his rally date coinciding with the emancipation of slaves .
“ It ’ s actually an important event , an important time but nobody ever heard of it.
” Trumplumbus explained that he first saw Juneteenth at a talent show and asked if it wanted to join Kwanzaa and MLK Day as the backup singers for national sensation , Black History Month .
And that without his guidance , Juneteenth wouldn ’ t have become the star that it is now .
The WSJ reporter noted that this was the plot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noted that he didn ’ t know Dreamgirls and that he never met her .
He added that Juneteenth would be nothing without him .
He noted that he polled people on his staff about the holiday and no one had heard of it .
He even stopped the interview to ask an aide if she knew what the hell Juneteenth was before he found it .
The aide informed him that the White House had put out a statement commemorating the holiday just last year and in fact , they ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been in office .
“ Oh really ?
We put out a statement ?
The Trump White House put out a statement ?
Trump said , WSJ reports .
“ OK , OK , Good.
” Trumplumbus then went on to claim that Juneteenth was a small-town singer who he put on the back of his purple motorcycle , which he described as a beautiful , beautiful , bike .
This was back when he too was a singer and asked Juneteenth to purify herself… The WSJ reporter interrupted Trumplumbus and noted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trumplumbus abruptly ended the interview and walked out .

Before Trump took office, Juneteenth was just hanging out in an African village with Kwanzaa and the rest of the black holidays just living a marginal life. The holidays weren’t really asking for much but after Trump said Juneteenth’s name on the Summer Jam stage, Juneteenth blew up. It literally was like Juneteenth didn’t have a life until Trump.
Basically, Trump came and freed Juneteenth, or at least that is what Christopher Trumplumbus believes.
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“I did something good: I made Juneteenth very famous,” Trump told the Wall Street Journal of his rally date coinciding with the emancipation of slaves. “It’s actually an important event, an important time but nobody ever heard of it.”
Trumplumbus explained that he first saw Juneteenth at a talent show and asked if it wanted to join Kwanzaa and MLK Day as the backup singers for national sensation, Black History Month. And that without his guidance, Juneteenth wouldn’t have become the star that it is now.
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The WSJ reporter noted that this was the plot of Dreamgirls.
The president looked puzzled and noted that he didn’t know Dreamgirls and that he never met her. He added that Juneteenth would be nothing without him.
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He noted that he polled people on his staff about the holiday and no one had heard of it. He even stopped the interview to ask an aide if she knew what the hell Juneteenth was before he found it. The aide informed him that the White House had put out a statement commemorating the holiday just last year and in fact, they’d done so every year he’d been in office.
“Oh really? We put out a statement? The Trump White House put out a statement? Trump said, WSJ reports. “OK, OK, Good.”
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Trumplumbus then went on to claim that Juneteenth was a small-town singer who he put on the back of his purple motorcycle, which he described as a beautiful, beautiful, bike. This was back when he too was a singer and asked Juneteenth to purify herself…
The WSJ reporter interrupted Trumplumbus and noted that this was the plot of Purple Rain.
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Trumplumbus abruptly ended the interview and walked out.


theroot--2020-06-18--Atlanta Officers Call in Sick After Former Cop Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Was Charged With Felony Murd

Atlanta Officers Call in Sick After Former Cop Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Was Charged With Felony Murder

The Black Lives Matter movement sure seems to have brought the crybaby out of cops ... the po ’ -little-tink-tink out of police ... the “ woe is me ” out of wack-ass officers .
You would think that black people were asking for something impractical like the public tarring and feathering of everyone who wears a badge .
Yet , our request is simple : s top killing us .
Stop with the extrajudicial executions of black people who pose no immediate threat to anyone ’ s lives and prosecute the cops who continue to engage in the practice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that former officer Garrett Rolfe will be facing nearly a dozen criminal charges , including felony murder for fatally shooting Rayshard Brooks , a number of Atlanta police officers reportedly called in sick just before their shifts were supposed to start in an apparent protest against a fellow cop being held accountable for his actions .
The Washington Post reported that on Wednesday night , the Atlanta Police Department was struggling to cover the shifts of the “ larger-than-normal number of absent officers.
” Vince Champion , a spokesman for the International Brotherhood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News confirming that the officers did call out in protest of Rolfe being charged but he said it wasn ’ t an organized effort .
“ This is not an organized thing , it ’ s not a blue flu , it ’ s not a strike , it ’ s nothing like that , ” Champion said .
“ What it actually is is officers protesting that they ’ ve had enough and they don ’ t want to deal with it any longer.
” The news comes just days after it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officers resigned or walked off of the job after they ’ d gotten their “ Back the Blue ” Underoos all in a bunch because protests over systemic racism and police brutality made them feel unappreciated and unsafe .
( Which is only slightly less ridiculous than the officer who had a Karen-apocalyptic meltdown over McDonald ’ s fucking up her order and implying she was targeted ... by fast-food workers because she ’ s a cop . )
Of course , a Minneapolis police spokesman said there was no reason to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are so great that it ’ s going to be problematic , ” and it ’ s no different in Atlanta where Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms attempted to reassure citizens that the city still has plenty of cops and that the streets are still reasonably safe .
“ We do have enough officers to cover us through the night , ” Bottoms told CNN .
“ Our streets won ’ t be any less safe because of the number of officers who called out.
” “ We have other partners across the metropolitan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and from the county and from other jurisdictions , ” she continued .
“ So , we will be fine.
” The APD has also been trying to assure people they have enough officers as well as shut down rumors of a massive and organized police walkout .
“ Earlier suggestions that multiple officers from each zone had walked off the job were inaccurate , ” the department tweeted .
“ The department is experiencing a higher than usual number of call outs with the incoming shift .
We have enough resources to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to incidents .
”

The Black Lives Matter movement sure seems to have brought the crybaby out of cops...the po’-little-tink-tink out of police...the “woe is me” out of wack-ass officers. You would think that black people were asking for something impractical like the public tarring and feathering of everyone who wears a badge. Yet, our request is simple: s top killing us. Stop with the extrajudicial executions of black people who pose no immediate threat to anyone’s lives and prosecute the cops who continue to engage in the practice.
Just hours after it was announced that former officer Garrett Rolfe will be facing nearly a dozen criminal charges, including felony murder for fatally shooting Rayshard Brooks, a number of Atlanta police officers reportedly called in sick just before their shifts were supposed to start in an apparent protest against a fellow cop being held accountable for his actions.
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The Washington Post reported that on Wednesday night, the Atlanta Police Department was struggling to cover the shifts of the “larger-than-normal number of absent officers.” Vince Champion, a spokesman for the International Brotherhood of Police Officer s spoke to NBC News confirming that the officers did call out in protest of Rolfe being charged but he said it wasn’t an organized effort.
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“This is not an organized thing, it’s not a blue flu, it’s not a strike, it’s nothing like that,” Champion said. “What it actually is is officers protesting that they’ve had enough and they don’t want to deal with it any longer.”
The news comes just days after it was reported that a number of Minneapolis police officers resigned or walked off of the job after they’d gotten their “Back the Blue” Underoos all in a bunch because protests over systemic racism and police brutality made them feel unappreciated and unsafe. (Which is only slightly less ridiculous than the officer who had a Karen-apocalyptic meltdown over McDonald’s fucking up her order and implying she was targeted...by fast-food workers because she’s a cop.)
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Of course, a Minneapolis police spokesman said there was no reason to think the number of resigning officers “are so great that it’s going to be problematic,” and it’s no different in Atlanta where Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms attempted to reassure citizens that the city still has plenty of cops and that the streets are still reasonably safe.
“We do have enough officers to cover us through the night,” Bottoms told CNN. “Our streets won’t be any less safe because of the number of officers who called out.”
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“We have other partners across the metropolitan area, including assistance from the state and from the county and from other jurisdictions,” she continued. “So, we will be fine.”
The APD has also been trying to assure people they have enough officers as well as shut down rumors of a massive and organized police walkout.
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“Earlier suggestions that multiple officers from each zone had walked off the job were inaccurate,” the department tweeted. “The department is experiencing a higher than usual number of call outs with the incoming shift. We have enough resources to maintain operations & remain able to respond to incidents.”


theroot--2020-06-18--Supreme Court Overrides Trump: DACA Is Here to Stay

In a 5-4 decision , the Supreme Court has ruled to block the Trump administration from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) program , with Chief Justice John Roberts siding with liberal judges .
Enacted during the Obama administration , DACA grants work authorization and renewable two-year protection from deportation for children brought to America without documentation .
Nearly 700,000 people have benefited from the program , which Donald Trump vowed to end in a series of tweets in September 2017 .
In 2016 , Trump campaigned on the promise that , should he be elected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ office to harassing children who had followed proper legal channels to keep them in the country .
A lengthy battle ensued over whether the Department of Homeland Security had legally rec inded DACA .
In his opinion , Justice Roberts made it clear that the decision was not based on whether or not he personally wants to deport children but the argument that the DHS didn ’ t go through the proper legal channels to get back to deporting them : “ We address only whether the agency complied with the procedural requirement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its action , ” Roberts wrote .
“ Here the agency failed to consider the conspicuous issues of whether to retain forbearance and what if anything to do about the hardship to DACA recipients.
” He also suggested that they could try again later : “ That dual failure raises doubts about whether the agency appreciated the scope of its discretion or exercised that discretion in a reasonable manner .
The appropriate recourse is therefore to remand to DHS so that it may consider the problem anew.
” However , if Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DACA would most likely cease to be a “ problem ” because Joe Biden probably won ’ t monomaniacally focus his entire presidency on hatching racist schemes for being unfathomably cruel to children and immigrants .

Emily Alford on The Slot, shared by Genetta M. Adams to The Root

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has ruled to block the Trump administration from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program , with Chief Justice John Roberts siding with liberal judges.
Enacted during the Obama administration, DACA grants work authorization and renewable two-year protection from deportation for children brought to America without documentation. Nearly 700,000 people have benefited from the program, which Donald Trump vowed to end in a series of tweets in September 2017. In 2016, Trump campaigned on the promise that, should he be elected, he would devote his time in office to harassing children who had followed proper legal channels to keep them in the country. A lengthy battle ensued over whether the Department of Homeland Security had legally rec inded DACA.
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In his opinion, Justice Roberts made it clear that the decision was not based on whether or not he personally wants to deport children but the argument that the DHS didn’t go through the proper legal channels to get back to deporting them:
“We address only whether the agency complied with the procedural requirement that it provide a reasoned explanation for its action,” Roberts wrote. “Here the agency failed to consider the conspicuous issues of whether to retain forbearance and what if anything to do about the hardship to DACA recipients.”
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He also suggested that they could try again later:
“That dual failure raises doubts about whether the agency appreciated the scope of its discretion or exercised that discretion in a reasonable manner. The appropriate recourse is therefore to remand to DHS so that it may consider the problem anew.”
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However, if Donald Trump is not in office next year, DACA would most likely cease to be a “problem” because Joe Biden probably won’t monomaniacally focus his entire presidency on hatching racist schemes for being unfathomably cruel to children and immigrants.


theroot--2020-06-18--Pleasure Yourself and Someone Else With an Ella Paradis Sex Toy Bundle

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic , Ella Paradis is experiencing fulfillment delays for some products .
If you have any @ @ @ @ @ contact their customer service page for any help .
If you ’ ve been itching @ @ @ @ @ a gander at the All Work No Play bundle at Ella Paradis .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ comes with two masturbation sleeves as well as a couple ’ s vibrator , which @ @ @ @ @ and someone else all at the same time .
How kinky .
Grab this bundle @ @ @ @ @

Ignacia on Kinja Deals, shared by Ignacia to The Root

All Work No Play Bundle | $59 | Ella Paradis
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ella Paradis is experiencing fulfillment delays for some products. If you have any issues, make sure to contact their customer service page for any help.
If you’ve been itching to get off, take a gander at the All Work No Play bundle at Ella Paradis. It’s only $59 and comes with two masturbation sleeves as well as a couple’s vibrator, which means you can pleasure yourself and someone else all at the same time. How kinky. Grab this bundle before it is gone.


theroot--2020-06-18--Twitter Is in a Frenzy Over Resurfaced Article About Beethoven's Possible Blackness

Thanks to a circulated screenshot from the website The Concordian , Twitter has been abuzz since Wednesday night with the idea that classical German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven was actually a black man .
So now it totally makes sense why “ Symphony No .
5 ” bangs so hard .
The Concordian article dates back to 2015 , and it states that the genius composer of the Romantic Period of music ( most prominent in Europe around the 1800s ) was the son of Johann Van , a white German man , and Maria Magdalena Keverich , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people were dark-skinned Muslims who took ownership of what was then the Spanish Netherlands for around 700 years , and Beethoven ’ s mother was born in and resided within Moorish territory .
As we know , history tends to whitewash , and since this era is hella old , there weren ’ t DNA tests or photographs to validate Beethoven ’ s race .
However , the article lists physical descriptions of Beethoven from “ various credible sources , ” such as “ his lovers , students , teachers , anthropologists , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include a “ brownish complexion , ” a “ flat , thick nose , ” and “ coal-black hair…stood up around his head.
” Additionally ( because my interest is piqued and my research-nerd hat is strapped on ) , it ’ s been suggested through sources such as the website Black History that Beethoven may have been pressured into putting powder on his face to appear white to the masses .
However , a 2013 article “ Black Beethoven and the Racial Politics of Music History ” says that there was absolutely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black man given the evidence , and that we ’ d have to reimagine the entire landscape and history of Western music if so .
“ This desperation , this need to paint Beethoven black against all historical likelihood is , I think , a profound signal that the time has finally come to make a single … and robust effort [ to reshape ] the classical canon , ” he writes .
What a fucking killjoy .
Well , we ’ ll never truly know for sure what Beethoven ’ s genetic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Belton tells me that this debate has popped up several times since she ’ s been alive , so I ’ m sure this will be brought up again by 2030 .
However , this could definitely spark an interest in classical music among our community ’ s younger members if so .
As expected , Twitter came through with hilarious reactions .
Take a look at some of our favorites below .

Thanks to a circulated screenshot from the website The Concordian, Twitter has been abuzz since Wednesday night with the idea that classical German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven was actually a black man. So now it totally makes sense why “Symphony No. 5” bangs so hard.
The Concordian article dates back to 2015, and it states that the genius composer of the Romantic Period of music (most prominent in Europe around the 1800s) was the son of Johann Van, a white German man, and Maria Magdalena Keverich, a likely Moorish woman. The Moorish people were dark-skinned Muslims who took ownership of what was then the Spanish Netherlands for around 700 years, and Beethoven’s mother was born in and resided within Moorish territory.
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As we know, history tends to whitewash, and since this era is hella old, there weren’t DNA tests or photographs to validate Beethoven’s race. However, the article lists physical descriptions of Beethoven from “various credible sources,” such as “his lovers, students, teachers, anthropologists, historians, and authors.” These descriptions include a “brownish complexion,” a “flat, thick nose,” and “coal-black hair…stood up around his head.”
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Additionally (because my interest is piqued and my research-nerd hat is strapped on), it’s been suggested through sources such as the website Black History that Beethoven may have been pressured into putting powder on his face to appear white to the masses.
Well, I’ll be.
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However, a 2013 article “Black Beethoven and the Racial Politics of Music History” says that there was absolutely no way to believe Beethoven was a black man given the evidence, and that we’d have to reimagine the entire landscape and history of Western music if so.
“This desperation, this need to paint Beethoven black against all historical likelihood is, I think, a profound signal that the time has finally come to make a single … and robust effort [to reshape] the classical canon,” he writes. What a fucking killjoy.
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Well, we’ll never truly know for sure what Beethoven’s genetic makeup was. The Root Editor-in-Chief Danielle Belton tells me that this debate has popped up several times since she’s been alive, so I’m sure this will be brought up again by 2030. However, this could definitely spark an interest in classical music among our community’s younger members if so.
As expected, Twitter came through with hilarious reactions. Take a look at some of our favorites below.
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