theroot--2020-11-04--‘The Squad’ Is Still in the Building as AOC, Omar, Pressley and Talib All Win Reelection to the Hous

‘The Squad’ Is Still in the Building as AOC, Omar, Pressley and Talib All Win Reelection to the House

It ’ s no secret that the 2020 election has been and continues to be stressful AF .
It ’ s been particularly stressful for progressives whose attitudes appear to range from uncomfortable uncertainty to complete doom and gloom amid election results already reported that make it clear that , regardless of who wins the presidency , America is showing its racist , conservative ass .
But there is good news on the horizon for progressives : The Squad is still in the building .
That ’ s right , good people , Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-N.Y. ) , Ilhan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( D-Mass . )
and Rashida Tlaib ( D-Mich. ) have been reelected to the U.S. House of Representatives .
Since these women of color act as a four-member Justice League to the Trump administrations Legion of Doom—along with the fact that they ruffle the feathers of the commander-in-go-back-where-you-came-from on a regular basis—it ’ s welcome news in an otherwise nerve-wracking election to know that they will still be in the House stepping on necks and taking nobody ’ s shit .
According to CNN , which projected the incumbents ’ victories Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stood a chance .
Least of all , those who came for Ocasio-Cortez ’ s seat .
Ocasio-Cortez will win reelection to New York ’ s 14th Congressional District against two challengers , Republican John C. Cummings and Michelle Caruso-Cabrera of the Serve America Movement party , CNN projects .
The race for the deeply Democratic seat representing parts of Bronx and Queens in New York City was never considered competitive .
Yet the high-profile first-term congresswoman , often called AOC , fundraised at an aggressive clip and faced well-financed opposition in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than $ 17 million over the course of the campaign , while Cummings raised roughly $ 9.6 million and Caruso-Cabrera with more than $ 3.3 million , according to campaigns ’ fundraising reports filed with the Federal Election Commission .
The race also saw an abnormal amount of outside spending — overwhelmingly against Ocasio-Cortez .
One group , “ Stop the AOC PAC ” spent $ 68,370 on digital advertisements and voter outreach in opposition to Ocasio-Cortez .
According to the New York Times , AOC won just under 75 percent of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Talib claimed victory in her first race against a Republican challenger .
Talib ’ s opponent , David Dudenhoefer—who has chaired the 13th Congressional District Republican Committee since 2013—won only 19.8 percent of the votes while Talib got an impressive 76.9 percent , according to the Detroit News .
Omar and Pressley claimed sound victories as well .
Omar brushed aside GOP challenger Lacy Johnson after he failed to make inroads with his promise to fight poverty and crime through education reform and business savvy .
Omar and Tlaib were the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In announcing her win , Pressley said on Twitter : “ Together , we have fought for our shared humanity .
We have organized .
We have mobilized .
We have legislated our values .
I am so proud to be your Congresswoman & your partner in the work.
” Omar and AOC both celebrated The Squad ’ s victories on Twitter by shouting out sisterhood .
I ’ m personally going to celebrate with this video of Pressley hitting the wobble like a champ .

It’s no secret that the 2020 election has been and continues to be stressful AF. It’s been particularly stressful for progressives whose attitudes appear to range from uncomfortable uncertainty to complete doom and gloom amid election results already reported that make it clear that, regardless of who wins the presidency, America is showing its racist, conservative ass.
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But there is good news on the horizon for progressives: The Squad is still in the building.
That’s right, good people, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) have been reelected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Since these women of color act as a four-member Justice League to the Trump administrations Legion of Doom—along with the fact that they ruffle the feathers of the commander-in-go-back-where-you-came-from on a regular basis—it’s welcome news in an otherwise nerve-wracking election to know that they will still be in the House stepping on necks and taking nobody’s shit.
According to CNN, which projected the incumbents’ victories Tuesday night, none of their opponents really stood a chance. Least of all, those who came for Ocasio-Cortez’s seat.
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From CNN:
Ocasio-Cortez will win reelection to New York’s 14th Congressional District against two challengers, Republican John C. Cummings and Michelle Caruso-Cabrera of the Serve America Movement party, CNN projects. The race for the deeply Democratic seat representing parts of Bronx and Queens in New York City was never considered competitive. Yet the high-profile first-term congresswoman, often called AOC, fundraised at an aggressive clip and faced well-financed opposition in her first reelection bid. Ocasio-Cortez raised more than $17 million over the course of the campaign, while Cummings raised roughly $9.6 million and Caruso-Cabrera with more than $3.3 million, according to campaigns’ fundraising reports filed with the Federal Election Commission. The race also saw an abnormal amount of outside spending — overwhelmingly against Ocasio-Cortez. One group, “Stop the AOC PAC” spent $68,370 on digital advertisements and voter outreach in opposition to Ocasio-Cortez.
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According to the New York Times, AOC won just under 75 percent of the vote.
Meanwhile, the Hill reports that Talib claimed victory in her first race against a Republican challenger. Talib’s opponent, David Dudenhoefer—who has chaired the 13th Congressional District Republican Committee since 2013—won only 19.8 percent of the votes while Talib got an impressive 76.9 percent, according to the Detroit News.
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Omar and Pressley claimed sound victories as well.
From the Hill:
Omar brushed aside GOP challenger Lacy Johnson after he failed to make inroads with his promise to fight poverty and crime through education reform and business savvy. Omar and Tlaib were the first Muslim women elected to Congress in 2018. Pressley won her strong blue-leaning district over write-in Republican Rayla Campbell. In announcing her win, Pressley said on Twitter: “Together, we have fought for our shared humanity. We have organized. We have mobilized. We have legislated our values. I am so proud to be your Congresswoman & your partner in the work.”
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Omar and AOC both celebrated The Squad’s victories on Twitter by shouting out sisterhood.
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I’m personally going to celebrate with this video of Pressley hitting the wobble like a champ.


theroot--2020-11-06--New Jersey Releases More Than 2,200 Incarcerated People Under New Public Health Law

Considering all we know about COVID-19 , it ’ s incredibly obvious that the conditions in American prisons aren ’ t exactly the best for mitigating the spread of the virus .
To address this clear problem , New Jersey has released over 2,2 00 incarcerated people under a recently passed law .
According to CNN , the law is the first of its kind in the nation , and it allows those incarcerated to acquire emergency credits in the event they are eight months away from release during a public health crisis .
More than 2,20 0 inmates were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estimated to be gradually released between Nov. 4 and March 4 , 2021 , New Jersey Department of Corrections ( NJDOC ) spokesperson Matt Schuman told CNN .
Those incarcerated for murder , sexual assault , or who have been deemed to be a repetitive sex offender will not be eligible for release under the new law .
“ Since March , the population in State correctional facilities has decreased by nearly 3,000 people ( 16 percent ) , including more than 1,200 people who were released under Executive Order 124 .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing as part of the fight against COVID-19 , ” said Gov .
Phil Murphy in a press release .
So far , 52 people have died from COVID-19 while incarcerated in New Jersey prisons .
According to data from the NJDOC , more than 3,000 inmates and over 1,000 Corrections employees have already been infected with the virus .
“ The spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey ’ s prisons , and our highest-in-the-nation death rate , has been a matter of public health , a matter of racial justice , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Amol Sinha , executive director of the ACLU of New Jersey , told CNN in a statement .
“ The deaths from COVID-19 in prison were preventable — and , fortunately , with the signing of this bill into law , New Jersey has taken steps to prevent more unnecessary deaths .
This law serves as a roadmap for the rest of the nation to avoid the devastation we have seen here.
” Hopefully , other states follow suit because COVID-19 has not been kind to our incarcerated population .
Studies have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to suffer fatal complications from COVID-19 , than those in the general population .
A study by the National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice , found that those incarcerated are two times more likely to contract the virus than those on the outside .
Basically , all the data says that if you ’ re currently incarcerated , your chances of suffering are greatly increased than if you ’ re not .
Which , considering that prisons and jails often have people living in close proximity with others , wildly varying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are prisons , it ’ s not exactly surprising .
It ’ s sad that we ’ re almost a whole year into the pandemic and outside of some mass releases at the start , not much has been done to help the prison population .
Just because these people made a mistake doesn ’ t mean they deserve to suffer .

Considering all we know about COVID-19, it’s incredibly obvious that the conditions in American prisons aren’t exactly the best for mitigating the spread of the virus. To address this clear problem, New Jersey has released over 2,2 00 incarcerated people under a recently passed law.
According to CNN, the law is the first of its kind in the nation, and it allows those incarcerated to acquire emergency credits in the event they are eight months away from release during a public health crisis. More than 2,20 0 inmates were released on Wednesday, with another 1,167 estimated to be gradually released between Nov. 4 and March 4, 2021, New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) spokesperson Matt Schuman told CNN.
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Those incarcerated for murder, sexual assault, or who have been deemed to be a repetitive sex offender will not be eligible for release under the new law.
“Since March, the population in State correctional facilities has decreased by nearly 3,000 people (16 percent), including more than 1,200 people who were released under Executive Order 124. This dramatic reduction has allowed for critical social distancing as part of the fight against COVID-19,” said Gov. Phil Murphy in a press release.
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So far, 52 people have died from COVID-19 while incarcerated in New Jersey prisons. According to data from the NJDOC, more than 3,000 inmates and over 1,000 Corrections employees have already been infected with the virus.
“The spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey’s prisons, and our highest-in-the-nation death rate, has been a matter of public health, a matter of racial justice, and a matter of life and death,” Amol Sinha, executive director of the ACLU of New Jersey, told CNN in a statement.
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“The deaths from COVID-19 in prison were preventable — and, fortunately, with the signing of this bill into law, New Jersey has taken steps to prevent more unnecessary deaths. This law serves as a roadmap for the rest of the nation to avoid the devastation we have seen here.”
Hopefully, other states follow suit because COVID-19 has not been kind to our incarcerated population.
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At all.
Studies have shown that those incarcerated are far more likely to suffer fatal complications from COVID-19, than those in the general population. A study by the National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice, found that those incarcerated are two times more likely to contract the virus than those on the outside.
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Basically, all the data says that if you’re currently incarcerated, your chances of suffering are greatly increased than if you’re not. Which, considering that prisons and jails often have people living in close proximity with others, wildly varying sanitary conditions, and you know, are prisons, it’s not exactly surprising.
It’s sad that we’re almost a whole year into the pandemic and outside of some mass releases at the start, not much has been done to help the prison population. Just because these people made a mistake doesn’t mean they deserve to suffer.


theroot--2020-11-05--The Cops Charged With Killing George Floyd Wanted Separate Trials. A Minnesota Judge Ruled: Nah

A Hennepin County Judge ruled Wednesday that the former Minneapolis police officers charged with killing George Floyd will stand trial together in Minneapolis , rejecting two requests made by their defense attorneys .
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill said in the 51-page ruling that trying all four defendants together would ease the burden on state prosecutors and the court system , and allow for “ this community , this State and the nation to absorb the verdicts for the four defendants at once , ” reports ABC News .
Lawyers for former MPD officers Derek Chauvin , Thomas Lane , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ argued that their clients would not be able to get a fair trial in Minneapolis , citing a Sept. 11 hearing in which angry protesters confronted them outside a local courthouse .
The attorneys argued that their clients ’ safety could be compromised , witnesses intimidated , and jurors swayed by possible crowds .
Judge Cahill was not moved by those arguments , noting that “ no corner of the State of Minnesota has been shielded from pretrial publicity regarding the death of George Floyd.
” “ Because of that pervasive media coverage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cure the taint of potential prejudicial pretrial publicity , ” Cahill wrote .
He did add , however , that he would revisit the issue if circumstances changed .
Defense attorneys had also sought separate trials for the former officers , due in part to their conflicting accounts about who was in charge at the scene , and ultimately responsible for the death of the 46-year-old Black man .
Derek Chauvin , the cop who knelt on Floyd ’ s neck for more than eight minutes , attempted to cast blame on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rookie cops who first responded to the call outside a Minneapolis deli on May 25 .
Floyd was accused of using a counterfeit $ 20 bill .
His death , recorded in a video that went viral , sent shockwaves throughout the country and galvanized months of Black Lives Matter protests around the country .
Chauvin was charged with second-degree murder , third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for his role in killing Floyd .
Lane , Kueng and Thao , all of whom either helped restrain Floyd or watched as he begged for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter .
On top of being in the public interest , Judge Cahill ruled it was in the interest of justice that all cops be tried together , to “ ensure that the jury understands ... all of the evidence and the complete picture of Floyd ’ s death.
” Having one trial would also prevent witnesses from having to testify multiple times , he added .
The judge also allowed for the trial to be televised and streamed live—against the wishes of prosecutors—saying it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a public trial and allow for spectators ( including Floyd ’ s and the defendants ’ families and supporters ) to watch the trial without having to allow for COVID-19 spacing restrictions .
Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci , attorneys representing Floyd ’ s family in a civil suit , praised the judge ’ s ruling on Thursday , CNN reports .
“ Trying these officers together will give the jury a complete picture of what happened on the day that George was murdered , ” they said in a statement .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ultimately led to his death—whether it was a knee to the neck or denying any intervention as George and onlookers begged for his life .
”

A Hennepin County Judge ruled Wednesday that the former Minneapolis police officers charged with killing George Floyd will stand trial together in Minneapolis, rejecting two requests made by their defense attorneys.
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill said in the 51-page ruling that trying all four defendants together would ease the burden on state prosecutors and the court system, and allow for “this community, this State and the nation to absorb the verdicts for the four defendants at once,” reports ABC News.
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Lawyers for former MPD officers Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng, and Tou Thao had argued that their clients would not be able to get a fair trial in Minneapolis, citing a Sept. 11 hearing in which angry protesters confronted them outside a local courthouse. The attorneys argued that their clients’ safety could be compromised, witnesses intimidated, and jurors swayed by possible crowds.
Judge Cahill was not moved by those arguments, noting that “no corner of the State of Minnesota has been shielded from pretrial publicity regarding the death of George Floyd.”
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“Because of that pervasive media coverage, a change of venue is unlikely to cure the taint of potential prejudicial pretrial publicity,” Cahill wrote. He did add, however, that he would revisit the issue if circumstances changed.
Defense attorneys had also sought separate trials for the former officers, due in part to their conflicting accounts about who was in charge at the scene, and ultimately responsible for the death of the 46-year-old Black man. Derek Chauvin, the cop who knelt on Floyd’s neck for more than eight minutes, attempted to cast blame on Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng, rookie cops who first responded to the call outside a Minneapolis deli on May 25. Floyd was accused of using a counterfeit $20 bill.
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His death, recorded in a video that went viral, sent shockwaves throughout the country and galvanized months of Black Lives Matter protests around the country.
Chauvin was charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for his role in killing Floyd. Lane, Kueng and Thao, all of whom either helped restrain Floyd or watched as he begged for help, were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.
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On top of being in the public interest, Judge Cahill ruled it was in the interest of justice that all cops be tried together, to “ensure that the jury understands...all of the evidence and the complete picture of Floyd’s death.” Having one trial would also prevent witnesses from having to testify multiple times, he added.
The judge also allowed for the trial to be televised and streamed live—against the wishes of prosecutors—saying it would ensure the defendants’ right to a public trial and allow for spectators (including Floyd’s and the defendants’ families and supporters) to watch the trial without having to allow for COVID-19 spacing restrictions.
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Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, attorneys representing Floyd’s family in a civil suit, praised the judge’s ruling on Thursday, CNN reports.
“Trying these officers together will give the jury a complete picture of what happened on the day that George was murdered,” they said in a statement. “Each of these men played a role that ultimately led to his death—whether it was a knee to the neck or denying any intervention as George and onlookers begged for his life.”


theroot--2020-11-05--Paint Your Poker Face With Haus Laboratories and Just Dance Because It's 50% off All Day

Lady Gaga is known for some pretty outrageous outfits and some very intricate makeup .
So making her own line @ @ @ @ @ a logical step .
Haus Laboratories is her cosmetics brainchild and the majority of that @ @ @ @ @ right now .
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But if you can get top-notch products for half price even better .
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Lady Gaga is known for some pretty outrageous outfits and some very intricate makeup. So making her own line of beauty products seemed like a logical step. Haus Laboratories is her cosmetics brainchild, and the majority of that line is 60% off right now.
I can say the quality is good on the few things I’ve tried, like the eyeliner ($11) (I’m kind of an expert) and the lipstick ($8). But if you can get top-notch products for half price, even better. There’s a ton of liquid eye shadow in multiple colors as well as liquid lip gloss. There are definitely a lot of options to create some stunning showstopping looks. A palette or two are included, plus a few nice sets are in this sale too. Poke around in the Haus of Gaga and become the little monster you dreamed of. I mean that Stefani knows what she’s doing when it comes to unique glamour.


theroot--2020-11-05--For the First Time in Its History, Five Women Now Sit on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

It ’ s been a damn week , y ’ all .
You know it ; I know it , and even niggas in Japan know it .
For real , my best friend lives in Japan , and that nigga let me know he knew .
Something you may not know , though , is that after Tuesday ’ s election the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is now composed entirely of women .
According to the Los Angeles Times , the milestone came after state Sen. Holly Mitchell ( D ) overwhelmingly beat L.A. City Councilman Herb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 2nd District race .
This will be the first time since the board ’ s inception over 150 years ago that a group of all women will sit on the board .
The board was so inherently male—and quite frankly so powerful— that they had the nickname of the “ five little kings.
” “ I can ’ t think of another example in the entire United States where you will have five women having control of ... the largest county in the entire country just in terms of people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the entire country , ” Ange-Marie Hancock Alfaro , a professor and chair of gender studies at USC , told the Los Angeles Times .
Mitchell , a Black woman , grew up in Los Angeles and has an extensive background in politics .
In her 20s , she worked for state Sen. Diane Watson , and didn ’ t necessarily believe she was suited for politics , even as those around her encouraged her to run for Watson ’ s seat when it opened .
She changed her mind after sitting in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group of male legislators cut $ 1 billion in state subsidized child care , with little input from the constituents in attendance .
“ I literally said in my mind , ‘ I guess I have to run , ’ ” Mitchell told the Times .
With oversight on the county ’ s $ 35 million budget—as well as one of the nation ’ s largest prison and public healthcare systems—the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is widely considered one of the nation ’ s most powerful bodies in local government .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , though , it ’ s been plagued by misogyny and subtle racism throughout its history .
Former Supervisor Gloria Molina told the Times that when she was elected as the first Latina to the board in 1991 , she experienced numerous instances of sexist behavior .
Molina recalled an incident when she disagreed on a choice made by her fellow supervisors and called for the parliamentarian to rule on the matter .
As a result , one of the male supervisors told the press Molina had a problem because she was “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We really been trash since day one .
During Molina ’ s time on the board , a nearby county had a board of supervisors composed mostly of women .
“ I used to say , ‘ Oh , how wonderful it would be if L.A. County had that same option , ’ ” she told the Times .
Well , it took way longer than it should have , but Molina ’ s wish has finally come true in a big way .
So , big ups to Mitchell for joining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and make history .
You love to see it , folks .
You love to see it .

It’s been a damn week, y’all. You know it; I know it, and even niggas in Japan know it. For real, my best friend lives in Japan, and that nigga let me know he knew. Something you may not know, though, is that after Tuesday’s election the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is now composed entirely of women.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the milestone came after state Sen. Holly Mitchell (D) overwhelmingly beat L.A. City Councilman Herb Wesson (D) in the board’s 2nd District race.
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This will be the first time since the board’s inception over 150 years ago that a group of all women will sit on the board. The board was so inherently male—and quite frankly so powerful— that they had the nickname of the “five little kings.”
“I can’t think of another example in the entire United States where you will have five women having control of ... the largest county in the entire country just in terms of people, but also the largest county budget in the entire country,” Ange-Marie Hancock Alfaro, a professor and chair of gender studies at USC, told the Los Angeles Times.
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Mitchell, a Black woman, grew up in Los Angeles and has an extensive background in politics. In her 20s, she worked for state Sen. Diane Watson, and didn’t necessarily believe she was suited for politics, even as those around her encouraged her to run for Watson’s seat when it opened.
She changed her mind after sitting in a subcommittee hearing, and watching a group of male legislators cut $1 billion in state subsidized child care, with little input from the constituents in attendance.
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“I literally said in my mind, ‘I guess I have to run,’ ” Mitchell told the Times.
With oversight on the county’s $35 million budget—as well as one of the nation’s largest prison and public healthcare systems—the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is widely considered one of the nation’s most powerful bodies in local government. Like just about everything in this country, though, it’s been plagued by misogyny and subtle racism throughout its history.
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Former Supervisor Gloria Molina told the Times that when she was elected as the first Latina to the board in 1991, she experienced numerous instances of sexist behavior. Molina recalled an incident when she disagreed on a choice made by her fellow supervisors and called for the parliamentarian to rule on the matter. As a result, one of the male supervisors told the press Molina had a problem because she was “having hot flashes.”
Goddamn, men. We really been trash since day one.
During Molina’s time on the board, a nearby county had a board of supervisors composed mostly of women. “I used to say, ‘Oh, how wonderful it would be if L.A. County had that same option,’ ” she told the Times.
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Well, it took way longer than it should have, but Molina’s wish has finally come true in a big way.
So, big ups to Mitchell for joining the pantheon of Black women who pull up and make history. You love to see it, folks. You love to see it.


theroot--2020-11-05--Mitch McConnell Referenced Martin Luther King Jr. in His Victory Speech. MLK's Family Graciously Inv

Mitch McConnell Referenced Martin Luther King Jr. in His Victory Speech. MLK's Family Graciously Invite Him to STFU

That ’ s not true ; what they actually love is invoking his name either to shame Black people who don ’ t rise to what they consider respectable , or to claim their admiration of him as evidence that they aren ’ t racist .
Either way , Black people are over it .
Kentucky senator and old-ass mutant ninja turtle Mitch McConnell defeated his Democratic opponent Amy McGrath and locked down his seventh term in the Senate .
Because wypipo stay annoying , during his victory speech , McConnell gave a shout out to King and his “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ka literally the only MLK speech that exists as far as white conservatives are concerned .
King ’ s offspring were not pleased .
“ When I witnessed Dr. Martin Luther King ’ s March on Washington speech as an intern back in 1963 , I dreamed about doing big things to help my state and our country , ” McConnell said .
Kings ’ daughter , Bernice King , was first in line to tell Yertle the McConnell to get the fuck out of Black people ’ s collective face with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s dream was to create the # BelovedCommunity , in part by eradicating # racism , # militarism and # poverty , ” King tweeted .
“ Certainly not by denying # healthcare to human beings or by separating Brown immigrant children from their parents.
” MLK ’ s son , Martin Luther King III , was also quick to let the senator whose chin and neck have melted know that his mouth is the last place his father ’ s name should be .
King III pointed out that while McConnell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , live-action Droopy isn ’ t willing to get on board with efforts to eradicate systemic racism like his father was .
“ Mitch McConnell has had the opportunity to bring police reform & voting rights legislation to the floor of the Senate for months , ” King III wrote .
“ If he was truly inspired by my father , he would join the fight to eradicate racism through policies that aim at creating peace , justice , and equity.
” As t he News & Observer pointed out , the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to restore protections against racial discrimination included in the 1965 Vo ting Rights Act—a thing MLK famously fought like hell for .
McConnell—the arthritic Sith Lord claiming he was a padawan of Jedi Master King Jr.—refused to bring the bill to the Senate floor for a vote .
So yeah : Apparently , it ’ s easier to claim love for MLK than it is to do so while not being the exact kind of white person King warned Black people about .

White conservatives love Martin Luther King Jr.
That’s not true; what they actually love is invoking his name either to shame Black people who don’t rise to what they consider respectable, or to claim their admiration of him as evidence that they aren’t racist. Either way, Black people are over it.
Kentucky senator and old-ass mutant ninja turtle Mitch McConnell defeated his Democratic opponent Amy McGrath and locked down his seventh term in the Senate. Because wypipo stay annoying, during his victory speech, McConnell gave a shout out to King and his “I Have a Dream” speech, a ka literally the only MLK speech that exists as far as white conservatives are concerned. King’s offspring were not pleased.
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“When I witnessed Dr. Martin Luther King’s March on Washington speech as an intern back in 1963, I dreamed about doing big things to help my state and our country,” McConnell pandered said.
Kings’ daughter, Bernice King, was first in line to tell Yertle the McConnell to get the fuck out of Black people’s collective face with that bullshit.
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“But my father’s dream was to create the #BelovedCommunity, in part by eradicating #racism, #militarism and #poverty,” King tweeted. “Certainly not by denying #healthcare to human beings or by separating Brown immigrant children from their parents.”
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MLK’s son, Martin Luther King III, was also quick to let the senator whose chin and neck have melted know that his mouth is the last place his father’s name should be. King III pointed out that while McConnell claims to have been inspired by MLK, live-action Droopy isn’t willing to get on board with efforts to eradicate systemic racism like his father was.
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“Mitch McConnell has had the opportunity to bring police reform & voting rights legislation to the floor of the Senate for months,” King III wrote. “If he was truly inspired by my father, he would join the fight to eradicate racism through policies that aim at creating peace, justice, and equity.”
As t he News & Observer pointed out, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation last year to restore protections against racial discrimination included in the 1965 Vo ting Rights Act—a thing MLK famously fought like hell for. McConnell—the arthritic Sith Lord claiming he was a padawan of Jedi Master King Jr.—refused to bring the bill to the Senate floor for a vote.
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So yeah: Apparently, it’s easier to claim love for MLK than it is to do so while not being the exact kind of white person King warned Black people about.


theroot--2020-11-05--The 10 Best Deals of November 5, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of November 5, 2020

It ’ s November 5 , and even if you ’ re not religious , we ’ re all praying this e lection ends soon !
While we wait for the final results , we at Kinja Deals are bringing you the top 10 deals of the day .
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And if you ’ re still craving more deals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s best deals overall .
With reviews of the next-gen Xbox consoles finally live on Gizmodo and Kotaku , it ’ s now safe to say Microsoft ’ s latest hardware puts up a good fight against Sony ’ s PS5 .
The software , however—at least that which is exclusive—Alex Cranz argues in her review , “ ... remind me of my brother when he was in college and committed to backward baseball caps.
” That said , the barrier to entry is much more affordable in comparison .
While most PlayStation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs just $ 27 using our exclusive promo code KINJAXBOXDEAL over at Eneba and nets you access to a whole library of critically-acclaimed titles including Gears 5 , No Man ’ s Sky , and my personal favorite current-gen offering Forza Horizon 4 from day one .
Since you don ’ t have to pay for these games outright individually , to say Game Pass adds value to the Xbox as a concept is an understatement .
The Xbox , some would say , is defined by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 9 a month at this discounted rate , you ’ ll have not only hundreds of high-quality games at your disposal , but you ’ ll be opted into an Xbox Live Gold membership as well , letting you play with your friends online at no additional cost .
Because Eneba did not provide an expiration date for the coupon , you ’ ll want to jump on this special discount quickly , before time runs out .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
There ’ s a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pair of AirPods , and you have been wanting to be a part of the group .
Thanks to Prime Day , there ’ s a good chance you can be .
At $ 99 , Apple ’ s AirPods with Wired Charging Case are the lowest they ’ ve ever been .
Especially if 2020 is the year you are upgrading to the newest iPhone 12 line , these will perfectly compliment the device , with its touch controls and sensors that pause tracks when you take an AirPod out .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Lady Gaga is known for some pretty outrageous outfits and some very intricate makeup .
So making her own line of beauty products seemed like a logical step .
Haus Laboratories is her cosmetics brainchild and the majority of that line is 50 % off right now .
I can say the quality is good on the few things I ’ ve tried like the eyeliner ( $ 10 ) ( I ’ m kind of an expert ) and the lipstick ( $ 8 ) .
But if you can get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There ’ s a ton of liquid eye shadow in multiple colors as well as liquid lip gloss .
Definitely , a lot of options to create some stunning showstopping looks .
A palette or two are including , plus a few nice sets are in this sale too .
Poke around in the Haus of Gaga and become the little monster you dreamed of .
I mean that Stefani knows what she ’ s doing when it comes to unique glamour .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I thought this would be a fun experiment when I got one of these .
I also with a roommate who is an excellent cook and constantly looking for fresh herbs and our garden isn ’ t reliable with the neighborhood creatures .
I was pleasantly surprised by the AeroGarden Bounty Basic and if you ’ re a foodie with a green thumb this is the deal for you .
Save $ 140 on this model right now .
I don ’ t know what I was expecting but I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grow so quickly .
I put the AeroGarden in my room on a high shelf away from all the dogs , so a pretty lightless area .
I will say the 20W LED grow-lights are very bright , but duh , they ’ re supposed to be the sun .
They ’ re on a timer too so you don ’ t need to worry about turning it on and off .
It was easy to set up and I really love that it ’ s got light indicators that let you know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food .
Yes , it comes with plant food that ’ s easy to measure out and pour in the well .
It was simple enough to get the pods into the AeroGarden with relatively no mess .
I haven ’ t figured out how to harvest them yet which will need to be done very soon .
My pack came with Genovese basil , Thai basil , dill , curly parsley , mint , and thyme .
I can say the basil smells lovely .
This was a fun experiment that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d be willing to try some more advanced things like lettuce or tomatoes .
The AeroGarden is a great alternative for the plant minded individual worried about pesticides or herbicides .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
You ’ ve probably heard someone over the years say “ Every time I buy an iPhone , Apple announces a new one a week later.
” That feeling of just missing a better deal , whether it ’ s an upgraded model that ’ s just come out , or a steep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s been sitting on your wishlist for too wrong , is a real bummer .
Sometimes , you may just have to stomach that feeling of being duped if you ’ ve already pulled the trigger , but Newegg ’ s new Black November program lets you secure your most-wanted gizmos without having to worry that deals season will bring forth a better discount you can ’ t take advantage of .
With the program , you can buy anything from the sale ’ s landing page and be sure that , should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll automatically get a refund for the difference in price .
It ’ s a kind of clunky solution , but savings are savings nonetheless .
This deal might sound too good to be true , so there ’ s a few things worth considering .
The program lasts through November 22 , so there ’ s no accounting for any potential deals after that , and your refund may not be processed until December 7 , so budget accordingly and don ’ t count on having that extra spending money right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ price goes down multiple times , you won ’ t have to worry about getting incremental refunds , so the discounts will all be lumped into one payment .
Again , kinda clunky , but not something you need to worry about too much .
Be careful , though , because not every eligible product has the big grey badge letting you know it ’ s protected ; some simply have some orange text that ’ s deceptively easy to miss .
Additionally , this only applies to products with the “ Price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s no way to know if there will actually be any additional discounts , so keep that in mind as you ’ re doing your holiday shopping .
If that ’ s all well and good , there ’ s some solid products you can snag right now , and the discounts are good enough that you won ’ t be too miffed if a steeper discount doesn ’ t roll by .
You can grab this 32 '' 720p Samsung TV for about $ 150 , and while you won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t matter too much if you ’ re mostly watching reruns of Kitchen Nightmares .
Bose ’ s QuietComfort 35 headphones are $ 100 off , bringing them down to $ 200 .
The company ’ s SoundLink Color II wireless speaker , which comes in some nifty colors , is also $ 30 off right now .
If you ’ re looking for some extra pixels to stare at , LG ’ s Ultrawide 34 '' 3440 x 1440 monitor is down from $ 900 to $ 600 , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real estate you ’ re getting .
This deal was originally posted by Jordan McMahon .
Get your fill of needed kitchenware before the holidays at Amazon .
For a short time , you can grab tea kettles , grills , roasters , salt and pepper shakers , and so much more for 30 % off their original list price .
Why not become the chef you want to be ?
Grab em ’ before they ’ re gone !
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
My favorite part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to use his Nespresso machine .
It ’ s a fun and fast way to get premium hot coffee and the concentration juice I crave in the mornings .
Today only , take nearly 50 % off this Espresso Maker from Breville .
This is an excellent deal because you ’ re also getting three packs of Nespresso ’ s top selling flavors .
Normally just the maker runs for $ 193 so this is a real steal if you ’ ve been on the fence of adding one to your kitchen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Longhi for the same price .
This easy to operate one touch machine can also be adjusted to fit your favorite mug no matter size .
Well , it ’ s actually just six sizes , but your good up to about 14 oz .
What cool is that this maker has an intelligent extraction system where it knows how much water to use based on what blend of coffee you ’ ve selected .
Robo-maker !
As mentioned you ’ ll also get thirty capsules of Nespresso ’ s best sellers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These are both dark and medium roasts so you ’ re sure to fall in love with one or all just like you will your new Espresso maker .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
I have a problem with my PC headset .
Due to the location of the volume wheel , when the wire presses against my desk it can all too easily be pushed up or down , leading to frustrating miscommunications or eardrum blowouts .
It ’ s a crapshoot , really .
Corsair ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the earcup itself , which makes it so that it won ’ t get bumped in the middle of a game , and that ’ s honestly enough for me to pick it up while it ’ s on sale for $ 50 .
But , that ’ s not all the HS60 offers—there is also some noise-canceling technology you can use to REALLY focus on the game , and the headset works with PC and all gaming consoles .
So really , this is an awesome deal !
This deal was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know dashcams are popular for a number of reasons but never really understood exactly how useful they are until I saw one in action .
A few months ago a biker hit my pal ’ s car head-on while he was at a stoplight .
While the footage was unpleasant it helped him and the police see exactly where the guy came from and how he cut across lanes of traffic and just didn ’ t even seen that the light was red and traffic was stopped .
This morning you can grab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect you and those around you no matter where you travel .
The Vava Dashcam has a wide viewing angle with crisp quality even in high-speed driving .
The wide recording angle and LCD screen can capture the whole road with a clear definition .
The built-in battery lets the cam monitor your car 24/7 .
It ’ s got a G-senor which automatically locks , saves video upon collision , and can ’ t be overwritten .
It ’ s small enough to not obstruct your view of the road but powerful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It includes everything you need to start surveillance as soon as you open the box : 8GB SD card , charger , window mount , and prybar .
Peace of mind at 70 % off .
If you ’ ve read a few of our pieces on SideDeal before and you like what you ’ ve seen they offer a $ 5 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many .
Otherwise , it ’ s a flat rate of $ 8 .
This deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Get your Thanksgiving living room look together with a Full Snap Eyeshadow & Mini Mascara Set from Fenty Beauty , only $ 29 .
It includes six matte and shimmers to really make your eyes POP for those selfies on Instagram and cute little TikTok videos .
You ’ ll also get a mini mascara for your eyelashes , really defining your eye shape and completing the look !
Grab it before it ’ s gone !
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .

Juliana Clark on Kinja Deals, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Thursday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
It’s November 5, and even if you’re not religious, we’re all praying this e lection ends soon! While we wait for the final results, we at Kinja Deals are bringing you the top 10 deals of the day. Channel your inner diva with makeup from Haus Laboratories by Lady Gaga and Fenty’s Full Snap e yeshadow & m ini m ascara s et. Upgrade your car with a Vava 1080p 3" d ash c am.
And if you’re still craving more deals, take a look at Thursday’s best deals overall.
#1: xbox game pass ultimate
With reviews of the next-gen Xbox consoles finally live on Gizmodo and Kotaku, it’s now safe to say Microsoft’s latest hardware puts up a good fight against Sony’s PS5. The software, however—at least that which is exclusive—Alex Cranz argues in her review, “... remind me of my brother when he was in college and committed to backward baseball caps.” That said, the barrier to entry is much more affordable in comparison. While most PlayStation exclusives cost a whopping $70 apiece, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs just $27 using our exclusive promo code KINJAXBOXDEAL over at Eneba and nets you access to a whole library of critically-acclaimed titles including Gears 5, No Man’s Sky, and my personal favorite current-gen offering Forza Horizon 4 from day one.
Since you don’t have to pay for these games outright individually, to say Game Pass adds value to the Xbox as a concept is an understatement. The Xbox, some would say, is defined by the service. For what amounts to roughly $9 a month at this discounted rate, you’ll have not only hundreds of high-quality games at your disposal, but you’ll be opted into an Xbox Live Gold membership as well, letting you play with your friends online at no additional cost. Because Eneba did not provide an expiration date for the coupon, you’ll want to jump on this special discount quickly, before time runs out.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#2: airpods 2
There’s a good chance you know someone who has a pair of AirPods, and you have been wanting to be a part of the group. Thanks to Prime Day, there’s a good chance you can be.
At $99, Apple’s AirPods with Wired Charging Case are the lowest they’ve ever been. Especially if 2020 is the year you are upgrading to the newest iPhone 12 line, these will perfectly compliment the device, with its touch controls and sensors that pause tracks when you take an AirPod out.
This deal was originally published by Daryl Baxter.
#3: haus laboratories by lady gaga
Lady Gaga is known for some pretty outrageous outfits and some very intricate makeup. So making her own line of beauty products seemed like a logical step. Haus Laboratories is her cosmetics brainchild and the majority of that line is 50% off right now.
I can say the quality is good on the few things I’ve tried like the eyeliner ($10) (I’m kind of an expert) and the lipstick ($8). But if you can get top-notch products for half price even better. There’s a ton of liquid eye shadow in multiple colors as well as liquid lip gloss. Definitely, a lot of options to create some stunning showstopping looks. A palette or two are including, plus a few nice sets are in this sale too. Poke around in the Haus of Gaga and become the little monster you dreamed of. I mean that Stefani knows what she’s doing when it comes to unique glamour.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#4: aerogarden indoor garden kit
I live in a basement apartment so I thought this would be a fun experiment when I got one of these. I also with a roommate who is an excellent cook and constantly looking for fresh herbs and our garden isn’t reliable with the neighborhood creatures. I was pleasantly surprised by the AeroGarden Bounty Basic and if you’re a foodie with a green thumb this is the deal for you. Save $140 on this model right now.
I don’t know what I was expecting but I don’t think it was for them to all grow so quickly. I put the AeroGarden in my room on a high shelf away from all the dogs, so a pretty lightless area. I will say the 20W LED grow-lights are very bright, but duh, they’re supposed to be the sun. They’re on a timer too so you don’t need to worry about turning it on and off. It was easy to set up and I really love that it’s got light indicators that let you know when your plant babies need water or food. Yes, it comes with plant food that’s easy to measure out and pour in the well. It was simple enough to get the pods into the AeroGarden with relatively no mess. I haven’t figured out how to harvest them yet which will need to be done very soon. My pack came with Genovese basil, Thai basil, dill, curly parsley, mint, and thyme. I can say the basil smells lovely. This was a fun experiment that I was pleasantly surprised by and I’d be willing to try some more advanced things like lettuce or tomatoes. The AeroGarden is a great alternative for the plant minded individual worried about pesticides or herbicides.
This item ships free for Prime members.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#5: Newegg black november sale
You’ve probably heard someone over the years say “Every time I buy an iPhone, Apple announces a new one a week later.” That feeling of just missing a better deal, whether it’s an upgraded model that’s just come out, or a steep discount on that pricey gadget that’s been sitting on your wishlist for too wrong, is a real bummer.
Sometimes, you may just have to stomach that feeling of being duped if you’ve already pulled the trigger, but Newegg’s new Black November program lets you secure your most-wanted gizmos without having to worry that deals season will bring forth a better discount you can’t take advantage of. With the program, you can buy anything from the sale’s landing page and be sure that, should a better deal come along, you’ll automatically get a refund for the difference in price. It’s a kind of clunky solution, but savings are savings nonetheless.
This deal might sound too good to be true, so there’s a few things worth considering. The program lasts through November 22, so there’s no accounting for any potential deals after that, and your refund may not be processed until December 7, so budget accordingly and don’t count on having that extra spending money right away. That said, if the price goes down multiple times, you won’t have to worry about getting incremental refunds, so the discounts will all be lumped into one payment. Again, kinda clunky, but not something you need to worry about too much.
Be careful, though, because not every eligible product has the big grey badge letting you know it’s protected; some simply have some orange text that’s deceptively easy to miss.
Additionally, this only applies to products with the “Price Protection” badge, and there’s no way to know if there will actually be any additional discounts, so keep that in mind as you’re doing your holiday shopping.
If that’s all well and good, there’s some solid products you can snag right now, and the discounts are good enough that you won’t be too miffed if a steeper discount doesn’t roll by. You can grab this 32" 720p Samsung TV for about $150, and while you won’t be getting the crispiest playback, that won’t matter too much if you’re mostly watching reruns of Kitchen Nightmares. Bose’s QuietComfort 35 headphones are $100 off, bringing them down to $200. The company’s SoundLink Color II wireless speaker, which comes in some nifty colors, is also $30 off right now. If you’re looking for some extra pixels to stare at, LG’s Ultrawide 34" 3440 x 1440 monitor is down from $900 to $600, which isn’t too bad for the real estate you’re getting.
This deal was originally posted by Jordan McMahon.
#6: Le creuset kitchenware
Get your fill of needed kitchenware before the holidays at Amazon. For a short time, you can grab tea kettles, grills, roasters, salt and pepper shakers, and so much more for 30% off their original list price. Why not become the chef you want to be? Grab em’ before they’re gone!
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#7: Breville nespresso maker
My favorite part of catsitting for my old co-worker is getting to use his Nespresso machine. It’s a fun and fast way to get premium hot coffee and the concentration juice I crave in the mornings. Today only, take nearly 50% off this Espresso Maker from Breville. This is an excellent deal because you’re also getting three packs of Nespresso’s top selling flavors. Normally just the maker runs for $193 so this is a real steal if you’ve been on the fence of adding one to your kitchen. There’s a model by De’Longhi for the same price.
This easy to operate one touch machine can also be adjusted to fit your favorite mug no matter size. Well, it’s actually just six sizes, but your good up to about 14 oz. What cool is that this maker has an intelligent extraction system where it knows how much water to use based on what blend of coffee you’ve selected. Robo-maker! As mentioned you’ll also get thirty capsules of Nespresso’s best sellers: Stormio, Odacio, and Melozio. These are both dark and medium roasts so you’re sure to fall in love with one or all just like you will your new Espresso maker.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#8: corsair hs60 headset
I have a problem with my PC headset. Due to the location of the volume wheel, when the wire presses against my desk it can all too easily be pushed up or down, leading to frustrating miscommunications or eardrum blowouts. It’s a crapshoot, really. Corsair’s HS60 headset has the volume dial on the earcup itself, which makes it so that it won’t get bumped in the middle of a game, and that’s honestly enough for me to pick it up while it’s on sale for $50.
But, that’s not all the HS60 offers—there is also some noise-canceling technology you can use to REALLY focus on the game, and the headset works with PC and all gaming consoles. So really, this is an awesome deal!
This deal was originally published by Elizabeth Henges.
#9: Vava 1080p dash cam
I know dashcams are popular for a number of reasons but never really understood exactly how useful they are until I saw one in action. A few months ago a biker hit my pal’s car head-on while he was at a stoplight. While the footage was unpleasant it helped him and the police see exactly where the guy came from and how he cut across lanes of traffic and just didn’t even seen that the light was red and traffic was stopped. This morning you can grab this Vava 1080P 3" Dashcam and protect you and those around you no matter where you travel.
The Vava Dashcam has a wide viewing angle with crisp quality even in high-speed driving. The wide recording angle and LCD screen can capture the whole road with a clear definition. The built-in battery lets the cam monitor your car 24/7. It’s got a G-senor which automatically locks, saves video upon collision, and can’t be overwritten. It’s small enough to not obstruct your view of the road but powerful enough to still get a full scope. It includes everything you need to start surveillance as soon as you open the box: 8GB SD card, charger, window mount, and prybar. Peace of mind at 70% off.
If you’ve read a few of our pieces on SideDeal before and you like what you’ve seen they offer a $5 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many. Otherwise, it’s a flat rate of $8.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#10: Fenty Full Snap Set
Get your Thanksgiving living room look together with a Full Snap Eyeshadow & Mini Mascara Set from Fenty Beauty, only $29. It includes six matte and shimmers to really make your eyes POP for those selfies on Instagram and cute little TikTok videos. You’ll also get a mini mascara for your eyelashes, really defining your eye shape and completing the look! Grab it before it’s gone!
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.


theroot--2020-11-05--Yara Shahidi, Lyric Ross, Shahadi Wright Joseph and More to Join the Uniquely You Summit for Girls

Black girls are so much more than magical ; they are forward-thinking , powerful , and precious .
The decade-old platform known as the Uniquely You Summit ( UYS ) has long recognized this .
“ For the last 10 years , UYS has unapologetically centered Black girls , ” reads a release provided to The Glow Up .
“ Doing the work whether people were paying attention or not .
Continuing to do it , whether people are paying attention to Black girls or not .
Listening to them .
Seeing them .
Giving voice to their traumas and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very own schools and communities .
Recognizing the impact of 2020 , discussing heavy topics like colorism , hair politics , social injustice , and sisterhood & solidarity among Black girls is paramount , in a world where they feel ignored , unprotected and misrepresented.
” In a year and election season that has proven a need to further affirm the significance of Black lives—as well as to pivot , when needed , the summit has done exactly that .
From November 13-15 , the organization will host its flagship program virtually for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with help from a few famous young friends .
Per a release provided to The Glow Up : Although weathering the digital climate to host their flagship program for Black girls ages 11 to 18 , Uniquely You Summit ( UYS ) is determined to reach Black girls across the country .
Without apology , for the last 10 years , the organization has loved on Black girls and 2020 is no different—even while virtual .
Described as a purposefully created space for hundreds of Black girls , the 2020 Weekend Summit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girls nationwide to be affirmed , and for their unique Black girl stories and experiences to be acknowledged , so that it positively shapes their character and confidence and honors their identities .
Intentional about the speakers and presenters chosen to deliver immensely important messages , UYS is known to invite phenomenal Black people to lead intentional and often healing dialogues .
This year ’ s messengers include actresses Yara Shahidi ( Black-ish and Grown-ish ) , Shahadi Wright Joseph ( Jordan Peele ’ s Us and the voice of Young Nala in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , Lyric Nicole Ross ( This is Us ) , Nafessa Williams ( Black Lightning ) and Teyonah Parris ( Chi-Raq and Charm City Kings ) , as well as scholar-activist Dr. Yaba Blay and internationally acclaimed Brazilian ballerina , Ingrid Silva .
Even amid a global pandemic , it has been well-proven that there is much healing to be done .
The UYS aims to “ celebrate , re-educate and heal 500 Black girls , while teaching them how to unpack racial oppression and patriarchy.
” As the release points out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost never included in the national outcry against systemic racism .
Black girls ( and black women ) are neglected in the advancements toward social justice , and those advancements almost always center Black men and boys.
” Conversely , the UYS centers Black girlhood , says UYS Founder & President , Shaleah Laché Sutton .
“ The Uniquely You Summit gives voice and validity to the Black girlhood experience , ” she says in a statement .
“ UYS is one of the safest spaces for Black girls , even beyond our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together from around the nation is deliberate .
We understand the influence that our program has on girls—how it heals and emboldens them simultaneously , and is a platform that influences social change in the communities where these girls live and go to school , even while being left out of the national protest to humanize Blackness .
We ’ ve seen it at work .
We ’ ve seen it at work for a decade.
” Now , you can put the UYS to work for the Black girls in your life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Summit for Girls closes Friday , November 6 .
“ UYS is the second home I didn ’ t know I needed ; but am thankful to God every day that my mother involved me in it at such a young age , ” says 22-year-old National Co-Chairwoman Tiffany Coles , who began engaging with UYS as an 11-year old .
“ I remember attending my very first Summit with some of my closest friends , unbeknownst to me that in 2011 I would be meeting new lifelong sisters .
Embodying the African @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman , you educate a nation , ’ the UYS experience is one I wished Black girls everywhere had , so to now serve in this role in the organization ’ s tenth year is truly a dream come true.
” For a detailed description of the virtual UYS weekend and to register , visit the UYS website .

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

Black girls are so much more than magical; they are forward-thinking, powerful, and precious. The decade-old platform known as the Uniquely You Summit (UYS) has long recognized this. “For the last 10 years, UYS has unapologetically centered Black girls,” reads a release provided to The Glow Up. “Doing the work whether people were paying attention or not. Continuing to do it, whether people are paying attention to Black girls or not. Listening to them. Seeing them. Giving voice to their traumas and validating their Black girlhood experiences in their very own schools and communities. Recognizing the impact of 2020, discussing heavy topics like colorism, hair politics, social injustice, and sisterhood & solidarity among Black girls is paramount, in a world where they feel ignored, unprotected and misrepresented.”
In a year and election season that has proven a need to further affirm the significance of Black lives—as well as to pivot, when needed, the summit has done exactly that. From November 13-15, the organization will host its flagship program virtually for 500 Black girls ages 11-18 across America, with help from a few famous young friends.
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Per a release provided to The Glow Up:
Although weathering the digital climate to host their flagship program for Black girls ages 11 to 18, Uniquely You Summit (UYS) is determined to reach Black girls across the country. Without apology, for the last 10 years, the organization has loved on Black girls and 2020 is no different—even while virtual. Described as a purposefully created space for hundreds of Black girls, the 2020 Weekend Summit, happening November 13-15, invites Black girls nationwide to be affirmed, and for their unique Black girl stories and experiences to be acknowledged, so that it positively shapes their character and confidence and honors their identities. Intentional about the speakers and presenters chosen to deliver immensely important messages, UYS is known to invite phenomenal Black people to lead intentional and often healing dialogues. This year’s messengers include actresses Yara Shahidi (Black-ish and Grown-ish), Shahadi Wright Joseph (Jordan Peele’s Us and the voice of Young Nala in the 2019 remake of The Lion King), Lyric Nicole Ross (This is Us), Nafessa Williams (Black Lightning) and Teyonah Parris (Chi-Raq and Charm City Kings), as well as scholar-activist Dr. Yaba Blay and internationally acclaimed Brazilian ballerina, Ingrid Silva.
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Even amid a global pandemic, it has been well-proven that there is much healing to be done. The UYS aims to “celebrate, re-educate and heal 500 Black girls, while teaching them how to unpack racial oppression and patriarchy.” As the release points out: “Historically, Black girls are almost never included in the national outcry against systemic racism. Black girls (and black women) are neglected in the advancements toward social justice, and those advancements almost always center Black men and boys.”
Conversely, the UYS centers Black girlhood, says UYS Founder & President, Shaleah Laché Sutton. “The Uniquely You Summit gives voice and validity to the Black girlhood experience,” she says in a statement. “UYS is one of the safest spaces for Black girls, even beyond our weekend convention. Bringing 500 Black girls together from around the nation is deliberate. We understand the influence that our program has on girls—how it heals and emboldens them simultaneously, and is a platform that influences social change in the communities where these girls live and go to school, even while being left out of the national protest to humanize Blackness. We’ve seen it at work. We’ve seen it at work for a decade.”
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Now, you can put the UYS to work for the Black girls in your life; registration for the 2020 Uniquely You Summit for Girls closes Friday, November 6.
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“UYS is the second home I didn’t know I needed; but am thankful to God every day that my mother involved me in it at such a young age,” says 22-year-old National Co-Chairwoman Tiffany Coles, who began engaging with UYS as an 11-year old. “I remember attending my very first Summit with some of my closest friends, unbeknownst to me that in 2011 I would be meeting new lifelong sisters. Embodying the African proverb, ‘if you educate a woman, you educate a nation,’ the UYS experience is one I wished Black girls everywhere had, so to now serve in this role in the organization’s tenth year is truly a dream come true.”
For a detailed description of the virtual UYS weekend and to register, visit the UYS website.


theroot--2020-11-05--Dear White America: You're Welcome

Dear White America: You're Welcome

First , I ’ d like you to note how I included that three-letter modifier when I addressed talking to every single white person—the unsoaped-leg Lauras and the bath cloth-resistant Beckies .
Those still lingering in flip-flop season because you barbecued your Nikes and broke a strap on your Birkenstocks boogieing to Jimmy Buffet at the Blue Lives Matter rally .
People with toes peeking out of car windows and wraparound sunglasses perched on the bills of their camouflage Crimson Tide caps .
MAGA Maggies and Bernie Bro Bretts .
The Kaepernick haters and the climate change deniers .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a fondness for flags .
The dog-mouth kissers and the tree huggers .
The Proud Boys and the Hollaback Girls .
The soccer moms and Nascar dads .
The cop-calling Karens and frat-boy Chads .
The loud wrong , silent majority of paleface , suntanned , snowflakes— whether you ’ re circling back , unpacking , reaching out or leaning in—this is for you .
I ’ m talking to all the white people .
Are you enjoying that legal marijuana ?
Like that stimulus check ?
Are you happy you could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or that you could visit Planned Parenthood for your reproductive care ?
Were you worried about how your 23-year-old child would get healthcare before you realized you could just add him on your insurance plan ?
Is your water clean ?
Did you mail in your ballot ?
We know you ’ ve been busy not wearing masks while a global pandemic stalks you like a reality host clawing a checkbook in fingers that smell slightly of diet coke and hydroxychloroquine .
Or perhaps you ’ re preoccupied with open enrollment season for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t give up for all the pumpkin spice tea in China , which is why it ’ s understandable that you can ’ t take the time to thank us for saving you from yourselves .
Don ’ t bother .
We ’ re used to it .
Forget about the fact that no one in America has more “ economic anxiety ” than the people whose labor , wealth and freedom you stole and tossed on your pile of privilege .
Forget about the fact that COVID-19 and trigger-happy cops attacked our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and order at your superspreader MAGA rallies .
In spite of your silence on white supremacy and support of an irrefutable white nationalist , we decided to put on our capes and pull you from the burning flames of the dumpster fire you built , lit and fueled with unrepentant racism disguised as patriotism .
And still , we saved you .
But we ’ re not here to condemn you , nor are we trolling for praise .
Instead , we want to tell you why we paraded to the polls and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it because you hate America .
You claim to love “ life , liberty and the pursuit of happiness ” but despise Black lives , the right to choose and anything that makes people ’ s lives easier .
You ballyhoo about the Constitution but want to evict the huddled masses who made it a nation of immigrants and the natives who were here when you hopscotched across their open borders .
You resist criminal justice reform , counting votes and any semblance of liberty and justice for all .
So , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We do it every time .
We are the ones who made this land a democratic republic by putting our necks in nooses for the right of all people to participate in democracy .
Our cotton-picking labor made this country a superpower and our fighting prowess made it a force to be reckoned with around the planet .
We wrote all the music , choreographed the dances and created the civilization that you refer to as “ American culture.
” In fact , there wasn ’ t an America until we made it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men whose faces adorn your money became wealthy and independent enough to tell the most powerful country in the world to go fuck themselves ?
But this is not a history lesson .
There are books for that ( we know you whitewashed them , but still…I forgot—you get all your history from monuments ) .
Instead of harping on why we did it , I ’ d like to focus on something else .
Lem me show you how Black voters collectively built a dam that protected this country from the more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this is the “ all ” part .
Black people do not love Joe Biden or the Democratic Party .
We don ’ t hate them , but it ’ s not like we were waiting for a 77-year-old white man and his political party to pull out a sword and beat back 401 years of white people white people-ing .
Black voters chose Biden because we knew he could beat Donald Trump .
And never forget that we chose him .
Most Black voters voted for Biden in the Democratic primaries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ else .
It has been more than a half-century since a Democratic president has won the white vote .
The reason Black people are reliably Democratic is that Black people vote for all of us .
Not only do we vote with the collective benefit of this country in mind , we cajole , coerce and convince other Black people to do the same .
Even the small percentage of Black voters who support the GOP unquestionably know that the rest of Black America thinks they ’ re on some fuckshit .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look at Ice Cube ’ s Twitter feed or Candace Owens ’ edges .
Shit , look at me .
Before the 2016 election , I wrote 1,305,732 pieces explaining how Donald Trump was trash and a single article about how I couldn ’ t cast a ballot for Hillary Clinton .
Which one do you think I still hear about to this day ?
At least once a week , someone lets me know the fuckshit I was on .
Meanwhile , all white people vote according to their specific individual interests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for progressives and conservatives vote for the white nationalist part with the elephant logo .
I ’ m not saying that progressive white voters are responsible for Donald Trump because they couldn ’ t talk their mee-maw out of believing Fox News ’ report that COVID-19 was created by George Soros ’ Chinese mask factory to fund the Clinton Foundation ’ s child sex ring .
All I ’ m saying is this : If Black people can convince 90 percent of Black people to put on pants or a bra , leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consistently vote for a country that kicks them in the teeth and a party that doesn ’ t break its neck to appease us , then white people can convince white people to stop being so goddamned racist .
You ’ re not trying hard enough .
Fuck all those performative tweets and those virtue signals from inside the safety of the self-affirming , progressive echo-chamber .
We need y ’ all to come get your Karens .
So put on that Walmart bra , slide on those Wranglers and get out in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black lives matter .
Go MAGA-shame your mee-maw and give Cindy the side-eye the same way Black people do .
The next time you ’ re getting a free breast cancer screening , cashing your stimulus check or loading up your handmade , artisanal bong with legal marijuana , remember that the healthcare , the OG Kush and those cancer-free tig ol ’ bitties ( or small , we don ’ t bitty-shame at The Root ) were provided for you by the brave voters of Black America .
And all we ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your people as we do at ours .

Dearest all white people,
First, I’d like you to note how I included that three-letter modifier when I addressed talking to every single white person—the unsoaped-leg Lauras and the bath cloth-resistant Beckies. Those still lingering in flip-flop season because you barbecued your Nikes and broke a strap on your Birkenstocks boogieing to Jimmy Buffet at the Blue Lives Matter rally. People with toes peeking out of car windows and wraparound sunglasses perched on the bills of their camouflage Crimson Tide caps. MAGA Maggies and Bernie Bro Bretts. The Kaepernick haters and the climate change deniers. The ones with an affection for the anthem and a fondness for flags. The dog-mouth kissers and the tree huggers. The Proud Boys and the Hollaback Girls. The soccer moms and Nascar dads. The cop-calling Karens and frat-boy Chads. The loud wrong, silent majority of paleface, suntanned, snowflakes— whether you’re circling back, unpacking, reaching out or leaning in—this is for you.
I’m talking to all the white people.
Are you enjoying that legal marijuana? Like that stimulus check? Are you happy you could finally get healthcare with a preexisting condition or that you could visit Planned Parenthood for your reproductive care? Were you worried about how your 23-year-old child would get healthcare before you realized you could just add him on your insurance plan? Is your water clean? Did you mail in your ballot?
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Black voters did that.
You’re welcome.
We know you’ve been busy not wearing masks while a global pandemic stalks you like a reality host clawing a checkbook in fingers that smell slightly of diet coke and hydroxychloroquine. Or perhaps you’re preoccupied with open enrollment season for that healthcare you despise but wouldn’t give up for all the pumpkin spice tea in China, which is why it’s understandable that you can’t take the time to thank us for saving you from yourselves.
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Don’t bother. We’re used to it.
Forget about the fact that no one in America has more “economic anxiety” than the people whose labor, wealth and freedom you stole and tossed on your pile of privilege. Forget about the fact that COVID-19 and trigger-happy cops attacked our communities disproportionately while you appealed for law and order at your superspreader MAGA rallies. In spite of your silence on white supremacy and support of an irrefutable white nationalist, we decided to put on our capes and pull you from the burning flames of the dumpster fire you built, lit and fueled with unrepentant racism disguised as patriotism.
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And still, we saved you.
But we’re not here to condemn you, nor are we trolling for praise. Instead, we want to tell you why we paraded to the polls and did the right thing:
We did it because you hate America.
You claim to love “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” but despise Black lives, the right to choose and anything that makes people’s lives easier. You ballyhoo about the Constitution but want to evict the huddled masses who made it a nation of immigrants and the natives who were here when you hopscotched across their open borders. You resist criminal justice reform, counting votes and any semblance of liberty and justice for all. So, as usual, we rescued this country.
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We do it every time.
We are the ones who made this land a democratic republic by putting our necks in nooses for the right of all people to participate in democracy. Our cotton-picking labor made this country a superpower and our fighting prowess made it a force to be reckoned with around the planet. We wrote all the music, choreographed the dances and created the civilization that you refer to as “American culture.” In fact, there wasn’t an America until we made it. How do you think those white men whose faces adorn your money became wealthy and independent enough to tell the most powerful country in the world to go fuck themselves?
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Slaves, bruh. They owned slaves.
But this is not a history lesson. There are books for that (we know you whitewashed them, but still…I forgot—you get all your history from monuments). Instead of harping on why we did it, I’d like to focus on something else. Lemme show you how Black voters collectively built a dam that protected this country from the more insidious whimsy of your people.
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Yes, this is the “all” part.
Black people do not love Joe Biden or the Democratic Party. We don’t hate them, but it’s not like we were waiting for a 77-year-old white man and his political party to pull out a sword and beat back 401 years of white people white people-ing. Black voters chose Biden because we knew he could beat Donald Trump. And never forget that we chose him. Most Black voters voted for Biden in the Democratic primaries and most white voters voted for someone else. It has been more than a half-century since a Democratic president has won the white vote.
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The reason Black people are reliably Democratic is that Black people vote for all of us. Not only do we vote with the collective benefit of this country in mind, we cajole, coerce and convince other Black people to do the same. Even the small percentage of Black voters who support the GOP unquestionably know that the rest of Black America thinks they’re on some fuckshit. If you don’t believe me, look at Ice Cube’s Twitter feed or Candace Owens’ edges. Shit, look at me. Before the 2016 election, I wrote 1,305,732 pieces explaining how Donald Trump was trash and a single article about how I couldn’t cast a ballot for Hillary Clinton. Which one do you think I still hear about to this day? At least once a week, someone lets me know the fuckshit I was on.
Meanwhile, all white people vote according to their specific individual interests and beliefs. Progressive white voters vote for progressives and conservatives vote for the white nationalist part with the elephant logo. I’m not saying that progressive white voters are responsible for Donald Trump because they couldn’t talk their mee-maw out of believing Fox News’ report that COVID-19 was created by George Soros’ Chinese mask factory to fund the Clinton Foundation’s child sex ring. All I’m saying is this:
If Black people can convince 90 percent of Black people to put on pants or a bra, leave their homes in a global pandemic and consistently vote for a country that kicks them in the teeth and a party that doesn’t break its neck to appease us, then white people can convince white people to stop being so goddamned racist.
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You’re not trying hard enough.
Fuck all those performative tweets and those virtue signals from inside the safety of the self-affirming, progressive echo-chamber. We need y’all to come get your Karens. So put on that Walmart bra, slide on those Wranglers and get out in those wypipo streets like you actually believe Black lives matter. Go MAGA-shame your mee-maw and give Cindy the side-eye the same way Black people do.
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The next time you’re getting a free breast cancer screening, cashing your stimulus check or loading up your handmade, artisanal bong with legal marijuana, remember that the healthcare, the OG Kush and those cancer-free tig ol’ bitties (or small, we don’t bitty-shame at The Root) were provided for you by the brave voters of Black America.
And all we ask is that you go as hard at your people as we do at ours.
Every damn time.


theroot--2020-11-05--Now You Can Be Confused at Home for the Holidays—Tenet Releases on Digital, DVD and Blu-ray in Decem

Now You Can Be Confused at Home for the Holidays—Tenet Releases on Digital, DVD and Blu-ray in December

After weeks of release pushback followed by a timid domestic theatrical release , it looks like most of us will finally get to see Tenet and discuss how much we don ’ t get it .
Then , watch 50 -11 more times and try to dissect it , though we still won ’ t fully get it .
As I expressed in my previous trailer roundup which included Christopher Nolan ’ s Tenet , I can ’ t really tell you what it ’ s about .
I have yet to see the film ( though , for those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reading contributor Ore Abiona ’ s review here at The Root ) , but it looks like my chance is coming soon .
Tenet will be coming to Blu-ray , DVD , Digital and 4K on Dec. 15 , just in time for the holidays .
If you ’ re truly salivating to see the film , you can pre-order starting Nov. 15 .
The film ’ s synopsis , provided to The Root via Warner Bros. Pictures : Did that help you figure out the movie at all ?
Thought not .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ like a hard copy of the film , here are the details : Tenet 4K UHD Combo Pack and Blu-ray contain the following special features : Looking at the World in a New Way : The Making of Tenet - An hour-long exploration of the development and production of the film as told by the cast and crew .
Along with Washington , Tenet also stars Robert Pattinson , Elizabeth Debicki , Dimple Kapadia Martin Donovan , Fiona Dourif , Yuri Kolokolnikov , Himesh Patel , Clémence Poésy , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Michael @ @ @ @ @ @

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

After weeks of release pushback followed by a timid domestic theatrical release, it looks like most of us will finally get to see Tenet and discuss how much we don’t get it. Then, watch 50 -11 more times and try to dissect it, though we still won’t fully get it.
As I expressed in my previous trailer roundup which included Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, I can’t really tell you what it’s about. I have yet to see the film (though, for those of you who have, I recommend reading contributor Ore Abiona’s review here at The Root), but it looks like my chance is coming soon. Tenet will be coming to Blu-ray, DVD, Digital and 4K on Dec. 15, just in time for the holidays. If you’re truly salivating to see the film, you can pre-order starting Nov. 15.
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The film’s synopsis, provided to The Root via Warner Bros. Pictures:
Armed with only one word—Tenet—and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist (John David Washington) journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time. Not time travel. Inversion.
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Did that help you figure out the movie at all? Thought not.
For those of you who’d like a hard copy of the film, here are the details:
4K AND BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS Tenet 4K UHD Combo Pack and Blu-ray contain the following special features: Looking at the World in a New Way: The Making of Tenet - An hour-long exploration of the development and production of the film as told by the cast and crew. BASICS 4K UHD Combo Pack $44.95 Blu-ray $35.99 DVD $28.98
Along with Washington, Tenet also stars Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia Martin Donovan, Fiona Dourif, Yuri Kolokolnikov, Himesh Patel, Clémence Poésy, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh.


theroot--2020-11-05--The Best Air Purifiers, According to Our Readers

As my allergies worsen , and fall begins to reach its peak , my throat has grown increasingly dry—to the point of incessant coughing unless I have the air conditioning on to clear out the air .
The only problem is , it ’ s fucking frigid outside and I ’ d rather not couple the cold weather with a lower temperature indoors .
Thus , I asked our beloved readers earlier in the week for their recommendations of the best air purifiers , taking into account HEPA certifications—whether or not they meet the gold standard , performance , functionality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post : Where the Honeywell HPA300 covers over 450 square feet , this cheaper model from Bissell is limited to smaller rooms , maxing out at around 100 square feet .
Moreover , some air purifiers are more versatile , like the Dyson Hot + Cool , which not only keeps the air clean and your nostrils free from allergens and bacteria , but also lowers or raises the temperature depending on your needs .
With that in mind , I asked and y ’ all came through with the answers .
Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for , mind you ; if Kinja user dmay1 is to be believed , “ [ Air purifiers ] are all snake oil to a certain extent.
” Disagreeing with dmay ’ s claims , Marlor argued , “ We had horrendous bushfire smoke here in Australia last year .
And no matter what we did , it would still seep through the windows and doors .
I ’ m pretty sensitive to smoke , so I had red , itchy eyes and a dry throat pretty much constantly .
So we bought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Air Delivery Rate ’ of around 300 m³/h , put it in the bedroom , closed the door , and it made a world of difference .
When you left the room , you ’ d be hit by the stench of smoke.
” Depending on how much coverage your circumstances necessitate , you may need to buy at least one for each room that needs its air purifier .
The best air purifier , ideally , filters through pollen , smoke , dust , and pet dandruff , promoting clean air throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most are not built to accommodate wide-open spaces or entire homes .
Expectations in check , let ’ s take a look at the air purifier units you suggested and others nominated in order to help yours truly ( and my wife ) breathe easy once again .
Winter is coming , but in the meantime , I ’ d really like my sense of smell back .
I ’ ve got a couple “ Germ Guardian ” air purifiers .
The difference in the models I have [ is that they ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But they seem to work great .
Especially in the room with cat litter boxes , [ where it ] knocks down the dust and helps with odor .
I have [ an ] AC4825E ( large ) and an AC4100 ( small ) - EyeBreakThings So , I am thrifty and bought two refurb Dysons this past year from their eBay store .
I have both the HP01 and the HP02 .
I think there are newer versions of this unit as well , but of the two , I like the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t know why I needed a [ Wi-Fi- ] connected air purifier , but the “ auto ” function is pretty nifty ( it turns on automatically when it detects a certain degree of pollutants in the air ) .
It works well as a heater too both in my living room and bedroom .
At most settings it ’ s not very loud , so overall I ’ m pretty pleased .
- Jared Lee Bissell often flies under the radar in the vacuum wars because they don ’ t have stunning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can ’ t see in their designs is how rugged they are .
I ’ ve had the same Bissell vacuum for almost [ 10 ] years and aside from some scratches , it works as well as the day we got it .
The Bissell Air 220 takes that same rugged design ethos for an air purifier .
It ’ s also super simple to maintain .
There are two filters to be replaced periodically depending on air quality , but even with bad air , they last a long time @ @ @

Gabe Carey on Co-op, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

As my allergies worsen, and fall begins to reach its peak, my throat has grown increasingly dry—to the point of incessant coughing unless I have the air conditioning on to clear out the air. The only problem is, it’s fucking frigid outside and I’d rather not couple the cold weather with a lower temperature indoors. Thus, I asked our beloved readers earlier in the week for their recommendations of the best air purifiers, taking into account HEPA certifications—whether or not they meet the gold standard, performance, functionality, and range. Per the original post:
Where the Honeywell HPA300 covers over 450 square feet, this cheaper model from Bissell is limited to smaller rooms, maxing out at around 100 square feet. Moreover, some air purifiers are more versatile, like the Dyson Hot + Cool, which not only keeps the air clean and your nostrils free from allergens and bacteria, but also lowers or raises the temperature depending on your needs.
With that in mind, I asked and y’all came through with the answers. Not all were the answers I was looking for, mind you; if Kinja user dmay1 is to be believed, “[Air purifiers] are all snake oil to a certain extent.”
Depending on the size of the room you are working in, no consumer level purifier can move enough air through [its] filter to make a significant impact on air quality, especially if the room has a lot of people moving in and out, like a classroom or office. - dmay1
Disagreeing with dmay’s claims, Marlor argued, “We had horrendous bushfire smoke here in Australia last year. And no matter what we did, it would still seep through the windows and doors. I’m pretty sensitive to smoke, so I had red, itchy eyes and a dry throat pretty much constantly. So we bought an air purifier with a ‘Clean Air Delivery Rate’ of around 300 m³/h, put it in the bedroom, closed the door, and it made a world of difference. When you left the room, you’d be hit by the stench of smoke.”
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Depending on how much coverage your circumstances necessitate, you may need to buy at least one for each room that needs its air purifier. The best air purifier, ideally, filters through pollen, smoke, dust, and pet dandruff, promoting clean air throughout even larger rooms. That said, most are not built to accommodate wide-open spaces or entire homes. Expectations in check, let’s take a look at the air purifier units you suggested and others nominated in order to help yours truly (and my wife) breathe easy once again. Winter is coming, but in the meantime, I’d really like my sense of smell back.
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I’ve got a couple “Germ Guardian” air purifiers. The difference in the models I have [is that they] are rated for different sized rooms. But they seem to work great. Especially in the room with cat litter boxes, [where it] knocks down the dust and helps with odor. I have [an] AC4825E (large) and an AC4100 (small) - EyeBreakThings
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Relatively quiet for the amount of airflow. Has the right number of fan levels. Has [Auto Mode] based on air quality. Can be completely used without the “smart” [functions]. Has air quality monitor and display on unit and app. Alexa compatible. HEPA. Cleans air well. - MrEdofCourse
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Pros: Nothing is better at cleaning the air. Cons: Not smart. It’s large and heavy, but comes with optional wheels. Our Levoits are used normally, and I’ll wheel out the IQAir when it’s “Blade Runner” smoke levels in the SF Bay Area. - MrEdofCourse
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So, I am thrifty and bought two refurb Dysons this past year from their eBay store. I have both the HP01 and the HP02. I think there are newer versions of this unit as well, but of the two, I like the HP02 slightly better. I didn’t know why I needed a [Wi-Fi-]connected air purifier, but the “auto” function is pretty nifty (it turns on automatically when it detects a certain degree of pollutants in the air). It works well as a heater too both in my living room and bedroom. At most settings it’s not very loud, so overall I’m pretty pleased. - Jared Lee
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Great design. Intuitive controls. Automatic nighttime dimming mode. Good for up to 800 square feet. Very reliable. Bissell often flies under the radar in the vacuum wars because they don’t have stunning industrial design showcases like Dyson. What you can’t see in their designs is how rugged they are. I’ve had the same Bissell vacuum for almost [10] years and aside from some scratches, it works as well as the day we got it. The Bissell Air 220 takes that same rugged design ethos for an air purifier. It’s also super simple to maintain. There are two filters to be replaced periodically depending on air quality, but even with bad air, they last a long time. - louispasteur


theroot--2020-11-05--From One 1st to Another: U.S. Representative-Elect Cori Bush Paid Tribute to Shirley Chisholm Follow

From One 1st to Another: U.S. Representative-Elect Cori Bush Paid Tribute to Shirley Chisholm Following Her Historic Win in Missouri

We may not know yet whether Kamala Harris will become the first Black ( and Asian ) woman elected vice president of the United States , but we do know for sure that the nurse and Ferguson activist turned progressive Democratic candidate Cori Bush is officially the first Black woman elected to Congress in the state of Missouri .
In fact , Bush won by the landslide that an America less invested in racism would ’ ve given the Biden-Harris ticket—earning 79 percent of the vote over Republican Anthony Rogers ( h/t AP ) , making her the first Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ congressional district in its 173-year history .
Following her historic win , the U.S. representative-elect gave a nod to another trailblazer ; one who has made her run and those of so many other Black female candidates ( including Harris ) possible .
On Wednesday , Bush posted a picture to social media of herself standing beneath the Kadir Nelson-painted portrait of Shirley Chisholm that hangs in the Cannon Caucus Room in the U.S. House of Representatives .
“ Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress 52 years ago .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman elected to represent Missouri in Congress , ” Bush wrote in a Twitter thread following the picture , which she simply captioned , “ The First.
” “ It ’ s 2020 .
I shouldn ’ t be the first , but I am honored to carry this responsibility , ” she added .
Chisholm , who represented New York ’ s 12th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives for seven terms from 1969 to 1983 , also became the first Black candidate to compete for a major party ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential election , as well as the first woman to run for the Democratic party ’ s nomination .
Also an educator and activist , the political pioneer was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by the first Black president , Barack Obama , in 2015 .
“ To all the counted outs , the forgotten abouts , the marginalized , and the pushed asides .
This is our moment , ” Bush wrote in another tweet .
“ We came together to end a 52-year family dynasty .
That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bush also gave a somber reminder of why she ran , and why the momentum of the Movement for Black Lives must be maintained well beyond election season .
“ Mike Brown was murdered 2,278 days ago .
We took to the streets for more than 400 days in protest , ” she wrote .
“ Today , we take this fight for Black Lives from the streets of Ferguson to the halls of Congress .
We will get justice .
”

We may not know yet whether Kamala Harris will become the first Black (and Asian) woman elected vice president of the United States, but we do know for sure that the nurse and Ferguson activist turned progressive Democratic candidate Cori Bush is officially the first Black woman elected to Congress in the state of Missouri. In fact, Bush won by the landslide that an America less invested in racism would’ve given the Biden-Harris ticket—earning 79 percent of the vote over Republican Anthony Rogers (h/t AP), making her the first Black woman to lead Missouri’s 1st congressional district in its 173-year history.
Following her historic win, the U.S. representative-elect gave a nod to another trailblazer; one who has made her run and those of so many other Black female candidates (including Harris) possible. On Wednesday, Bush posted a picture to social media of herself standing beneath the Kadir Nelson-painted portrait of Shirley Chisholm that hangs in the Cannon Caucus Room in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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“Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress 52 years ago. Today, I became the first Black woman elected to represent Missouri in Congress,” Bush wrote in a Twitter thread following the picture, which she simply captioned, “The First.” “It’s 2020. I shouldn’t be the first, but I am honored to carry this responsibility,” she added.
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Chisholm, who represented New York’s 12th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives for seven terms from 1969 to 1983, also became the first Black candidate to compete for a major party’s nomination in the 1972 United States presidential election, as well as the first woman to run for the Democratic party’s nomination. Also an educator and activist, the political pioneer was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by the first Black president, Barack Obama, in 2015.
“To all the counted outs, the forgotten abouts, the marginalized, and the pushed asides. This is our moment,” Bush wrote in another tweet. “We came together to end a 52-year family dynasty. That’s how we build the political revolution.”
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Bush also gave a somber reminder of why she ran, and why the momentum of the Movement for Black Lives must be maintained well beyond election season.
“Mike Brown was murdered 2,278 days ago. We took to the streets for more than 400 days in protest,” she wrote. “Today, we take this fight for Black Lives from the streets of Ferguson to the halls of Congress. We will get justice.”