theroot--2020-09-29--Circulon Non-Stick Frying Pans Last a Decade, and Will Change Your Culinary Life Forever

Around six years ago , I tried my first Circulon frying pan .
It was my roommate ’ s , and he swore by it .
A deep pan with high sides , the Circulon was perfect for everything from deep frying chicken to frying onions .
When my roommate moved out , he left the frying pan to me .
Recently , I upgraded to a new set .
The one I had been using was at least ten years old and still in quite good condition .
But don ’ t just take my word for it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ recipe creator , photographer , and writer behind The Forked Spoon discovered Circulon on a vacation in Tahoe .
Her relative had a set of them and she fell in love .
“ While stainless steel has many benefits for cooking in general , cleaning stainless steel can sometimes be quite a time-consuming process .
When time is short , non-stick is great to get the cooking done efficiently , ” Randhawa shared in an interview with The Inventory .
Not everyone is a fan though .
“ The Circulon brand makes a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , focused on hard anodized and stainless steel construction , ” David Lewis of Kitchen Ambition tell me .
However , “ Many owners reported that their Circulon daily fryer began to lose its non-stick properties after 24-36 months , some sooner .
Dishwasher cleaning or use of metal utensils tend to accelerate the cookware ’ s aging rapidly.
” Those that love Circulon , like myself , take the precautions to ensure that we take good care of the non-stick by using silicone and wood utensils and avoiding the dishwasher .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ utensils for non-stick cooking .
The last thing you want to do is take a metal spatula to a non-stick pan , ” Randhawa shares her expert opinion .
What Circulon Frying Pans Are Used For ?
Circulon frying pans are extremely versatile and come in many different sizes , with various depths .
“ I have loved using my Circulon non-stick to make almost every meal I make on my stovetop .
I make eggs , grilled cheese , burgers , tacos , chicken , and broccoli , says Janell Poulette , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saving You Dinero .
If I make it on the stovetop—it ’ s in my Circulon non-stick frying pan.
” “ We love our Circulon frying pan because it works great to make a fast lunch or dinner without worrying about a hard to clean sticky mess afterward , ” Randhawa shares .
“ Circulon non-stick pans heat food very evenly , and their non-stick makes cleaning up very easy .
I love making easy quesadillas and grilled cheese sandwiches on my Circulon for my son ’ s lunch.
” Circulon frying pans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe for the oven up to 400 degrees .
I love using them for things that I take from the stove to the oven , like mac and cheese .
I also use mine for like the experts , for everything from eggs to fried chicken .
Circulon offers a unique style of non-stick , with raised ridges that are unique to the brand .
This allows the non-stick to last longer and not get damaged as easily .
“ They heat evenly and they are truly non-stick .
I love their warranty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you have any issues you can submit a claim online and if it is approved—they will send you a brand new pan , ” Poulette tells me .
“ Their newest pan doesn ’ t have screws where the handle meets the pan—so no foods get stuck .
It ’ s completely flat .
”

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

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Around six years ago, I tried my first Circulon frying pan. It was my roommate’s, and he swore by it. A deep pan with high sides, the Circulon was perfect for everything from deep frying chicken to frying onions. When my roommate moved out, he left the frying pan to me. Recently, I upgraded to a new set. The one I had been using was at least ten years old and still in quite good condition. But don’t just take my word for it.
The Non-Stick Quality
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Jessica Randhawa, the head chef, recipe creator, photographer, and writer behind The Forked Spoon discovered Circulon on a vacation in Tahoe. Her relative had a set of them and she fell in love.
“While stainless steel has many benefits for cooking in general, cleaning stainless steel can sometimes be quite a time-consuming process. When time is short, non-stick is great to get the cooking done efficiently,” Randhawa shared in an interview with The Inventory.
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Not everyone is a fan though. “The Circulon brand makes a variety of affordably priced non-stick cookware lines, focused on hard anodized and stainless steel construction,” David Lewis of Kitchen Ambition tell me.
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However, “Many owners reported that their Circulon daily fryer began to lose its non-stick properties after 24-36 months, some sooner. Dishwasher cleaning or use of metal utensils tend to accelerate the cookware’s aging rapidly.”
Those that love Circulon, like myself, take the precautions to ensure that we take good care of the non-stick by using silicone and wood utensils and avoiding the dishwasher.
“Make sure to have proper soft silicon utensils for non-stick cooking. The last thing you want to do is take a metal spatula to a non-stick pan,” Randhawa shares her expert opinion.
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What Circulon Frying Pans Are Used For?
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Circulon frying pans are extremely versatile and come in many different sizes, with various depths. “I have loved using my Circulon non-stick to make almost every meal I make on my stovetop. I make eggs, grilled cheese, burgers, tacos, chicken, and broccoli, says Janell Poulette, mom of three, and blogger from Saving You Dinero. If I make it on the stovetop—it’s in my Circulon non-stick frying pan.”
“We love our Circulon frying pan because it works great to make a fast lunch or dinner without worrying about a hard to clean sticky mess afterward,” Randhawa shares. “Circulon non-stick pans heat food very evenly, and their non-stick makes cleaning up very easy. I love making easy quesadillas and grilled cheese sandwiches on my Circulon for my son’s lunch.”
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Circulon frying pans have rubberized grips, but they are safe for the oven up to 400 degrees. I love using them for things that I take from the stove to the oven, like mac and cheese. I also use mine for like the experts, for everything from eggs to fried chicken.
Why Circulon?
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Circulon offers a unique style of non-stick, with raised ridges that are unique to the brand. This allows the non-stick to last longer and not get damaged as easily.
“They heat evenly and they are truly non-stick. I love their warranty. They have a lifetime warranty and if you have any issues you can submit a claim online and if it is approved—they will send you a brand new pan,” Poulette tells me. “Their newest pan doesn’t have screws where the handle meets the pan—so no foods get stuck. It’s completely flat.”


theroot--2020-09-29--Delonte West Checks Into Rehab Facility After Mark Cuban Picks Him Up At Gas Station, Offers Help

Former NBA player Delonte West has struggled in recent years in the aftermath of his basketball career , and now , things might finally be turning around for him thanks to an old friend .
In addition to picking West up himself , TMZ reports that Cuban has offered to pay for whatever treatment is required to allow the former Maverick to get back on his feet .
But outside of that , the billionaire entrepreneur and television personality has chosen to keep West ’ s privacy at the forefront .
“ I can just confirm that I found him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Washington Post in an email late Monday .
“ The rest is up to Delonte and his family to tell.
” As we previously reported at The Root , a disturbing photo surfaced last week in which the former St. Joseph ’ s standout appears to be in bad shape while holding up a sign at a busy intersection .
In response to the photo , friends and family expressed concern for his well-being while many took to Twitter to question why the NBA wasn ’ t doing more to help the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was diagnosed with bipolar disorder , but in the years since , he ’ s made it a point to refute his diagnosis .
“ I am bipolar—just like the rest of us in the world , ” he told The Post in 2015 .
“ So bipolar is defined as something sad happens , you ’ re sad .
Something happy happens , you ’ re happy .
I think pretty much everyone in the world is like that .
Now there ’ s different levels .
How long do you stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behavior ?
How do you handle these emotions ?
” There was also an instance in January in which he was brutally attacked in a pair of disturbing videos .
In one video circulating on social media , the eight-year NBA veteran is brutally beaten in the middle of the street by an unidentified assailant .
As he lies limp on the ground , he absorbs a flurry of punches to the face before eventually being stomped in the head .
In a second video , which is presumably the aftermath of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a curb .
He mentions that his assailant approached him with a gun , but thus far , those claims are unsubstantiated .
But for now , all appears to finally be well .
Per Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic , West ’ s mother , Delphina Addison , tasked Cuban with tracking down her son , which Cuban was able to succeed in doing on Monday .
And after a brief reunion with his loved ones , the 37-year-old checked into a rehab facility in Florida .
“ A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the ex-NBA player going through very difficult personal struggle continue to offer help : Sources say Mavs owner Mark Cuban reunited West with his mother in Dallas on Monday—and now West has checked into rehab facility in Florida , ” Charania tweeted .
After getting his life back on track , hopefully , West can find a renewed sense of purpose and inspire others to follow in his footsteps .
Our thoughts and prayers are with West and his family .

Former NBA player Delonte West has struggled in recent years in the aftermath of his basketball career, and now, things might finally be turning around for him thanks to an old friend.
From ESPN:
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban picked up Delonte West at a Dallas gas station on Monday and is attempting to help the homeless former NBA player get his life back on track, Cuban confirmed to ESPN.
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In addition to picking West up himself, TMZ reports that Cuban has offered to pay for whatever treatment is required to allow the former Maverick to get back on his feet. But outside of that, the billionaire entrepreneur and television personality has chosen to keep West’s privacy at the forefront.
“I can just confirm that I found him and helped him,” Cuban told The Washington Post in an email late Monday. “The rest is up to Delonte and his family to tell.”
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As we previously reported at The Root, a disturbing photo surfaced last week in which the former St. Joseph’s standout appears to be in bad shape while holding up a sign at a busy intersection.
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In response to the photo, friends and family expressed concern for his well-being while many took to Twitter to question why the NBA wasn’t doing more to help the embattled athlete.
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In 2008, West was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but in the years since, he’s made it a point to refute his diagnosis.
“I am bipolar—just like the rest of us in the world,” he told The Post in 2015. “So bipolar is defined as something sad happens, you’re sad. Something happy happens, you’re happy. I think pretty much everyone in the world is like that. Now there’s different levels. How long do you stay sad? How does it affect your behavior? How do you handle these emotions?”
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There was also an instance in January in which he was brutally attacked in a pair of disturbing videos.
From The Root:
In one video circulating on social media, the eight-year NBA veteran is brutally beaten in the middle of the street by an unidentified assailant. As he lies limp on the ground, he absorbs a flurry of punches to the face before eventually being stomped in the head. In a second video, which is presumably the aftermath of this altercation, West rambles incoherently while handcuffed on a curb. He mentions that his assailant approached him with a gun, but thus far, those claims are unsubstantiated.
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But for now, all appears to finally be well.
Per Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic, West’s mother, Delphina Addison, tasked Cuban with tracking down her son, which Cuban was able to succeed in doing on Monday. And after a brief reunion with his loved ones, the 37-year-old checked into a rehab facility in Florida.
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“A Delonte West update, as people close to the ex-NBA player going through very difficult personal struggle continue to offer help: Sources say Mavs owner Mark Cuban reunited West with his mother in Dallas on Monday—and now West has checked into rehab facility in Florida,” Charania tweeted.
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After getting his life back on track, hopefully, West can find a renewed sense of purpose and inspire others to follow in his footsteps.
Our thoughts and prayers are with West and his family.


theroot--2020-09-29--Gabrielle Union and NBC Have Reached 'An Amicable Resolution' Regarding America's Got Talent Complai

Gabrielle Union and NBC Have Reached 'An Amicable Resolution' Regarding America's Got Talent Complaint

Several months after Gabrielle Union filed a harassment complaint against the America ’ s Got Talent producers , it seems @ @ @ @ @ ’ s network have reached a resolution .
The Root received the following joint statement @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ ve reached an amicable resolution .
NBC Entertainment appreciates the important concerns @ @ @ @ @ remains committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive working environment where people of all backgrounds @ @ @ @ @ ” As background , Union filed a complaint with the Department of Fair Employment & @ @ @ @ @ in June against the producers of America ’ s Got Talent , citing harassment , @ @ @ @ @ will keep you posted if we receive further updates .

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

Several months after Gabrielle Union filed a harassment complaint against the America’s Got Talent producers, it seems the actress and the show’s network have reached a resolution.
The Root received the following joint statement from Union and NBC:
“We’ve reached an amicable resolution. NBC Entertainment appreciates the important concerns raised by Gabrielle Union and remains committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive working environment where people of all backgrounds can be treated with respect.”
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As background, Union filed a complaint with the Department of Fair Employment & Housing (DFEH) back in June against the producers of America’s Got Talent, citing harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
We will keep you posted if we receive further updates.


theroot--2020-09-29--No, Meghan and Harry Aren't Doing a Reality Show—But Did They Jeopardize Their Royal Titles by Encou

No, Meghan and Harry Aren't Doing a Reality Show—But Did They Jeopardize Their Royal Titles by Encouraging Us to Vote?

The title of their most recent biography may have been Finding Freedom , but are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex really free to speak their minds , now that they ’ re no longer senior royals ?
Last week , the couple made headlines with their appearance during the announcement of the Time 100 , during which each encouraged Americans to vote this November , while not endorsing any presidential candidate by name .
“ When we vote , our values are put into action and our voices are heard , ” Meghan Markle said during an on-camera segment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harry.
” Your voice is a reminder that you matter ; because you do and you deserve to be heard.
” However democratic and benign the statement may have seemed , the appearance may have violated the agreed-upon terms of “ Megxit , ” reached upon the couple ’ s exodus from royal life in January , as reported by England ’ s Sunday Times : The controversial intervention by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the US election was a “ violation ” of their “ Megxit ” deal with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the monarchy , according to senior royal aides .
Courtiers held talks last week to discuss how the royal household could distance itself further from Harry and Meghan after the couple called on voters in America to “ reject hate speech , misinformation and online negativity ” in “ the most important election of our lifetime ” — comments widely interpreted as a swipe at President Donald Trump .
Did we mention the part where they didn ’ t endorse a specific candidate ?
That said , it ’ s no secret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between Markle and Trump , who has previously called the duchess “ nasty ” ( original , we know ) .
Nevertheless , the pair had reportedly promised upon their exit that “ everything they do will uphold the values of Her Majesty , ” which includes remaining politically neutral ( which technically , they did ... but again , a technicality ) .
“ The [ royal ] family are all wringing their hands , thinking : Where is this going and does this abide by the deal to uphold the values @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aide reportedly told the outlet ( h/t Page Six ) .
“ The feeling is it ’ s a violation of the agreement.
” Despite the fact that Buckingham Palace issued a statement last week clarifying that “ any comments made by Prince Harry are made in a personal capacity , ” the Times ’ source inferred that there has been talk of stripping the couple of their royal titles altogether ; an improbability , as a source admits .
“ The view at the moment is that you can ’ t do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kept his [ His Royal Highness ] when he abdicated , ” the source told the Times .
“ [ But ] there is a strong view that the family really does need to put more distance between them and Harry and Meghan.
” No further statement has been made by Buckingham Palace on the matter—or whether Markle will remain Meg Thee Duchess—but one thing we do know sure is that the Sussexes will not be starring in a reality series as part of their new deal with Netflix .
This , despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quoting English tabloid The Sun , which is one of several tabloids currently in litigation with Meghan ) —a claim instantly refuted by reps for the couple , as royal biographer Omid Scobie ( co-author of the aforementioned Finding Freedom ) shared via Twitter : So , don ’ t expect to be catching an intimate glimpse of life after royal life anytime soon ... for now , the only immediate plans Meghan has are to speak with Senior Editor Ellen McGirt this afternoon at Fortune magazine ’ s virtual Most Powerful Women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discuss what it will take to create humane tech.
” Registration has already closed for the event and for reasons unbeknownst to us , the conversation will not be available for streaming after the summit , but since we could all benefit from a more humane world online , we look forward to hearing what tidbits might make their way into the public sphere , and , as always , will share any worthwhile news with our resident royal watchers .

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

The title of their most recent biography may have been Finding Freedom, but are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex really free to speak their minds, now that they’re no longer senior royals? Last week, the couple made headlines with their appearance during the announcement of the Time 100, during which each encouraged Americans to vote this November, while not endorsing any presidential candidate by name.
“When we vote, our values are put into action and our voices are heard,” Meghan Markle said during an on-camera segment seated next to her husband, Prince Harry.”Your voice is a reminder that you matter; because you do and you deserve to be heard.”
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However democratic and benign the statement may have seemed, the appearance may have violated the agreed-upon terms of “Megxit,” reached upon the couple’s exodus from royal life in January, as reported by England’s Sunday Times:
The controversial intervention by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the US election was a “violation” of their “Megxit” deal with the Queen and could further jeopardise their links to the monarchy, according to senior royal aides. Courtiers held talks last week to discuss how the royal household could distance itself further from Harry and Meghan after the couple called on voters in America to “reject hate speech, misinformation and online negativity” in “the most important election of our lifetime” — comments widely interpreted as a swipe at President Donald Trump.
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Did we mention the part where they didn’t endorse a specific candidate?
That said, it’s no secret that there’s no love lost between Markle and Trump, who has previously called the duchess “nasty” (original, we know). Nevertheless, the pair had reportedly promised upon their exit that “everything they do will uphold the values of Her Majesty,” which includes remaining politically neutral (which technically, they did...but again, a technicality).
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“The [royal] family are all wringing their hands, thinking: Where is this going and does this abide by the deal to uphold the values of the Queen?” a royal aide reportedly told the outlet (h/t Page Six). “The feeling is it’s a violation of the agreement.”
Despite the fact that Buckingham Palace issued a statement last week clarifying that “any comments made by Prince Harry are made in a personal capacity,” the Times’ source inferred that there has been talk of stripping the couple of their royal titles altogether; an improbability, as a source admits.
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“The view at the moment is that you can’t do that to Harry. Even Edward VIII kept his [His Royal Highness] when he abdicated,” the source told the Times. “[But] there is a strong view that the family really does need to put more distance between them and Harry and Meghan.”
No further statement has been made by Buckingham Palace on the matter—or whether Markle will remain Meg Thee Duchess—but one thing we do know sure is that the Sussexes will not be starring in a reality series as part of their new deal with Netflix. This, despite reports by Page Six on Monday (quoting English tabloid The Sun, which is one of several tabloids currently in litigation with Meghan)—a claim instantly refuted by reps for the couple, as royal biographer Omid Scobie (co-author of the aforementioned Finding Freedom) shared via Twitter:
Pretty obvious this was false but a Sussex rep says the couple “are not taking part in any reality shows.” Source adds that the only shows in development now “are the ones we have previously confirmed” — a nature docu-series and an animated series celebrating inspiring women.
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So, don’t expect to be catching an intimate glimpse of life after royal life anytime soon...for now, the only immediate plans Meghan has are to speak with Senior Editor Ellen McGirt this afternoon at Fortune magazine’s virtual Most Powerful Women Summit, where she will reportedly “discuss what it will take to create humane tech.” Registration has already closed for the event and for reasons unbeknownst to us, the conversation will not be available for streaming after the summit, but since we could all benefit from a more humane world online, we look forward to hearing what tidbits might make their way into the public sphere, and, as always, will share any worthwhile news with our resident royal watchers.


theroot--2020-09-29--How You Get Fired on Your Day Off, Doc?

How You Get Fired on Your Day Off, Doc?

On Monday , after seven seasons , multiple second-round playoff exits and nearly two weeks removed from being on the wrong side of one of the biggest playoff upsets in NBA history , Doc Rivers and the Temecula Clippers ( Los Angeles no longer claims the Clippers after their revolting performance in the playoffs , so the franchise has since relocated to Temecula ) have mutually agreed to part ways , per ESPN .
The “ mutual ” part is under dispute , however , as the LA Times reports Austin Rivers ’ daddy was “ surprised ” that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the beach together or hold his hand in public .
So basically the Clippers left him on read for a few weeks and he found out they were out here living their best life on Bumble when everyone else did .
I never want to see anyone lose their job unless they stole an election , don ’ t pay taxes or kill Black people for a living like far too many police officers do , but is anyone really surprised this happened ?
Yes , he ’ s easily the best coach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wins , owning the highest win percentage , and making the most playoff appearances , but Doc ’ s entire tenure has also been marred by failure .
Despite boasting deep rosters that have included Kawhi Leonard , DeAndre Jordan , Blake Griffin , Paul George , Lou Williams , Chris Paul and plenty of other firepower , the dude never—not once—got past the second round of the playoffs .
And sure , you can point the finger at Griffin and Paul ’ s propensity to get injured at the absolute worse times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ve blown multiple 3-1 series leads throughout your coaching career that blame can ’ t fall entirely on your players .
“ We didn ’ t meet [ expectations ] .
That ’ s the bottom line , ” Rivers told reporters after the Clippers ’ Game 7 loss earlier this month .
“ I ’ m the coach and I ’ ll take any blame for it .
But we didn ’ t meet our expectations , clearly.
” Doc had to go .
“ When I took this job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a winning basketball program , a free agent destination , and bring a championship to this organization , ” Doc said in a statement .
“ While I was able to accomplish most of my goals , I won ’ t be able to see them all through .
Though it was a disappointing ending to our season , [ Clipper Nation is ] right there and I know what this team is capable of accomplishing with your support.
” “ Doc has been a terrific coach for the Clippers , an incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during tumultuous times , ” team chairman Steve Ballmer said in a statement on Monday .
“ He won a heck of a lot of games and laid a foundation for this franchise.
” But it was clear he couldn ’ t take this franchise to the next level , which ESPN ’ s Adrian Wojnarowski explained on ESPN ’ s Get Up Tuesday morning .
“ Blowing a 3-1 lead to Denver in the conference semifinals , ” Woj said .
“ Not as simple as that , but this is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a win-now team , certainly , with the Clippers .
He was not willing to just run this thing back next year without some dramatic change , and that started with Doc Rivers yesterday.
” In addition to having a new coach , the Clippers might be in for a major overhaul as they attempt to convince Leonard and George to stay with the team beyond the 2020-21 season .
Montrezl Harrell , Reggie Jackson and Marcus Morris Sr. are all free agents who won ’ t be cheap to re-sign , Lou @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting any younger and how much of this chemistry-less , underwhelming squad do you really want to keep ?
Clippers assistant Tyronn Lue , former Warriors coach Mark Jackson , and former Rockets coach Mike D ’ Antoni are some of the names being tossed around as Doc ’ s replacement .
And whoever gets the job is not only gon na need to help figure out this roster but to install a championship culture so this team can finally rid itself of its horrible track record .
“ I am immeasurably grateful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Clippers and the city of Los Angeles , ” Ballmer said .
“ I am also extremely confident in our front office and our players .
We will find the right coach to lead us forward and help us reach our ultimate goals .
We will begin the search and interview process immediately .
”

On Monday, after seven seasons, multiple second-round playoff exits and nearly two weeks removed from being on the wrong side of one of the biggest playoff upsets in NBA history, Doc Rivers and the Temecula Clippers (Los Angeles no longer claims the Clippers after their revolting performance in the playoffs, so the franchise has since relocated to Temecula) have mutually agreed to part ways, per ESPN.
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The “mutual” part is under dispute, however, as the LA Times reports Austin Rivers’ daddy was “surprised” that the Clippers no longer wanted to frolic on the beach together or hold his hand in public. So basically the Clippers left him on read for a few weeks and he found out they were out here living their best life on Bumble when everyone else did.
I never want to see anyone lose their job unless they stole an election, don’t pay taxes or kill Black people for a living like far too many police officers do, but is anyone really surprised this happened? Yes, he’s easily the best coach in team history, collecting the most wins, owning the highest win percentage, and making the most playoff appearances, but Doc’s entire tenure has also been marred by failure.
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Despite boasting deep rosters that have included Kawhi Leonard, DeAndre Jordan, Blake Griffin, Paul George, Lou Williams, Chris Paul and plenty of other firepower, the dude never—not once—got past the second round of the playoffs. And sure, you can point the finger at Griffin and Paul’s propensity to get injured at the absolute worse times as a contributing factor, but when you’ve blown multiple 3-1 series leads throughout your coaching career that blame can’t fall entirely on your players.
“We didn’t meet [expectations]. That’s the bottom line,” Rivers told reporters after the Clippers’ Game 7 loss earlier this month. “I’m the coach and I’ll take any blame for it. But we didn’t meet our expectations, clearly.”
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Doc had to go.
“When I took this job, my goals were to make this a winning basketball program, a free agent destination, and bring a championship to this organization,” Doc said in a statement. “While I was able to accomplish most of my goals, I won’t be able to see them all through. Though it was a disappointing ending to our season, [Clipper Nation is] right there and I know what this team is capable of accomplishing with your support.”
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“Doc has been a terrific coach for the Clippers, an incredible ambassador, and a pillar of strength during tumultuous times,” team chairman Steve Ballmer said in a statement on Monday. “He won a heck of a lot of games and laid a foundation for this franchise.”
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But it was clear he couldn’t take this franchise to the next level, which ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski explained on ESPN’s Get Up Tuesday morning.
“Blowing a 3-1 lead to Denver in the conference semifinals,” Woj said. “Not as simple as that, but this is an owner, Steve Ballmer, this is a win-now team, certainly, with the Clippers. He was not willing to just run this thing back next year without some dramatic change, and that started with Doc Rivers yesterday.”
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In addition to having a new coach, the Clippers might be in for a major overhaul as they attempt to convince Leonard and George to stay with the team beyond the 2020-21 season. Montrezl Harrell, Reggie Jackson and Marcus Morris Sr. are all free agents who won’t be cheap to re-sign, Lou Williams and Patrick Beverly aren’t getting any younger and how much of this chemistry-less, underwhelming squad do you really want to keep?
Clippers assistant Tyronn Lue, former Warriors coach Mark Jackson, and former Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni are some of the names being tossed around as Doc’s replacement. And whoever gets the job is not only gonna need to help figure out this roster but to install a championship culture so this team can finally rid itself of its horrible track record.
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“I am immeasurably grateful to Doc for his commitment and contributions to the Clippers and the city of Los Angeles,” Ballmer said. “I am also extremely confident in our front office and our players. We will find the right coach to lead us forward and help us reach our ultimate goals. We will begin the search and interview process immediately.”
Good luck in Temecula, Clippers.


theroot--2020-09-28--Clear Your Brain Fog and Give These Independent Coffee Brands a Shot

Can you imagine life without coffee ?
For those of us who barely function without ample caffeinated refreshments , it might be impossible to imagine summer without a crisp cold brew , the autumn leaves without the scent of pumpkin spice , or morning without a hot cup of java .
Thankfully , the coffee market is absolutely plentiful , and we don ’ t have to rely on just Maxwell House and Folgers these days .
There are plenty of great independent brands that are trying to get their products into the hands of new coffee aficionados .
Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ought to try .
Some people want the same coffee every single day , and that ’ s totally fair : you know what works for you .
But if you ’ re on the hunt for something new and different , or don ’ t mind being challenged by unfamiliar tastes and sensations on a regular basis , then maybe Atlas Coffee Club is for you .
Atlas will send you a new bag of coffee every month ( or twice monthly ) , sourced from various places around the globe , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ origins and flavor profile .
Hey , it might not exactly replace whatever trips you might ’ ve planned before this hellish pandemic took hold , but it ’ s something .
Better yet , Atlas Coffee Club is currently offering a free bag of coffee for new subscribers when you use the promo code AtlasCoffeeDay20 .
Just pay the shipping and you can try it for yourself—and cancel anytime if you ’ re not satisfied .
Cold brew : the sweeter , smoother , and more flavorful cousin of traditionally brewed coffee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stone Street Coffee Company .
They ’ re a specialty small-batch roaster located in Brooklyn with fresh beans for a cold brew that ’ s less bitter and a lot more fun .
Bear in mind , however , you will need a cold brew iced coffee maker if you don ’ t have one already .
Classic whole beans make perfect for a hot cup in the morning or night .
BLK & Bold source the best ingredients to do just that .
This medium roast is a favorite of their customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the aroma of the open bag will fill the room .
With the motto of ‘ Where Coffee Meets Community , ” these brewers ( Pernell and Rod ) proudly contribute 5 % of their profits to support youth causes both locally in Des Moines and nationally .
I love Copper Cow !
These pour-over pouches pack all the power of caffeine without the fuss over process or having to wait for brewing .
This Cali based women-owned business brings you barista-quality goods in no time .
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Cold brew: the sweeter, smoother, and more flavorful cousin of traditionally brewed coffee. This coarse ground roast is from Stone Street Coffee Company. They’re a specialty small-batch roaster located in Brooklyn with fresh beans for a cold brew that’s less bitter and a lot more fun. Bear in mind; however, you will need a cold brew iced coffee maker if you don’t have one already.
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Classic whole beans make perfect for a hot cup in the morning or night. BLK & Bold source the best ingredients to do just that. This medium roast is a favorite of their customers, with several of them noting how just the aroma of the open bag will fill the room. With the motto of ‘Where Coffee Meets Community,” these brewers (Pernell and Rod) proudly contribute 5% of their profits to support youth causes both locally in Des Moines and nationally.
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Dark roast allows for a rich and full body of flavor, and Red Bay Coffee’s East Fourteenth does that and more. This award-winner incorporates hints of blackberry, dark chocolate, and dates into this blend. Red Bay is another California company, and they source top-notch ingredients from sustainable farms in East Africa. This Tanzanian roast is an homage to the past and present of Oakland’s wide-reaching cultures. One customer notes, “[Red Bay is] very smooth with no bitterness or aftertaste.” It sounds like founder Keba Konte is onto something.
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Single brew machines are perfect if you live on your own and don’t want to waste grounds on making too much coffee. K-cups help solve this and Grounds & Hounds have tasty ones at that. The Chicago company uses full-flavored small-batch roasted beans to brew beverages as complex as your pooch. This blend is for your morning stroll with Fido and has notes of sweet cherry, caramel, cocoa, and toasted nuts. They are 100% Keurig compatible and brew correctly every time. The best thing about the company is they donate 20% of all profits to rescue organizations to help pups get a second chance.


theroot--2020-09-29--How Trump’s 2016 Campaign Used Facebook to Target and Deter 3.5 Million Black Voters: Report

Trump ’ s 2016 campaign used every trick possible to steal the election .
When he wasn ’ t using Russian interference in the actual election , his campaign targeted some 3.5 million Black voters and tried to suppress their vote .
According to British news outlet Channel 4 , Trump ’ s campaign compiled data of some 200 million voters and then divided them into eight different groups .
One category was named “ Deterrence ” and had some 3.5 million Black voters .
The leak shows that the campaign disproportionately targeted Black voters in its “ deterrence ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely supporters of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton .
More than 60 % of people on the list in Georgia were Black , for example , even though Black people are around one-third of the state population .
Black people made up 46 % of the “ Deterrence ” list in North Carolina even though they make up just 22 % of the population .
In Wisconsin , Black voters made up 17 % of the “ Deterrence ” list , even though just 5.4 % of the state ’ s population is Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the people on the “ Deterrence ” list were people of color , according to Channel 4 .
Other categories of voters that the campaign sought to turn out were “ overwhelmingly white.
” The people on the list were described publicly by Trump ’ s top data scientists as people the campaign hoped “ don ’ t show up to vote.
” The campaign worked with the controversial British data firm Cambridge Analytica , now defunct , to compile the data , which was used to target certain Facebook ads to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” list were targeted with negative ads attacking Hillary Clinton .
And that isn ’ t all , Trump ’ s campaign spent some $ 44 million on Facebook ads , almost $ 20 million more than Clinton , and his voter targeting with social media has been noted as one of the key reasons for his Electoral College victory , which , Salon notes , “ rested on narrow wins in a few states where Democratic turnout was down.
” According to the news exposé , the Trump campaign pushed out some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ messages ” that , with the help of an insurgent at Facebook , targeted specific voters .
Some of the ads were “ dark posts , ” which aired and then disappeared from users ’ feeds .
The Trump campaign has denied targeting Black voters and Brad Parscale , who may or may not be on an involuntary psychiatric hold and ran Trump ’ s digital operations in 2016 , told PBS with “ 100 % ” certainty that the campaign “ did not run any campaigns that targeted even African Americans.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s campaign , is bullshit .
According to the investigation , those on the “ Deterrence ” list were targeted with anti-Clinton ads especially focusing on her 1990s comments about young Black men being “ super predators , ” which was later viewed as the impetus for the assault on young Black men and mass incarceration .
“ Cambridge Analytica acknowledged in a document obtained by the outlet that the video targeted African Americans , ” Salon reports .
“ The thing that ’ s shocking-slash-troubling about this is that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Jamal Watkins , the vice president of the NAACP , told Channel 4 .
“ That ‘ Deterrence ’ part .
So , we use data — similar to voter file data — but it ’ s to motivate , persuade and encourage folks to participate .
We don ’ t use the data to say who can we deter and keep at home .
That just seems — fundamentally , it ’ s a shift from the notion of democracy.
” Facebook , which doesn ’ t give AF how its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fully disclosed their role ” in the ad campaign and has called on a crackdown of “ suppressive ads.
” “ Since 2016 , elections have changed and so has Facebook — what happened with Cambridge Analytica couldn ’ t happen today , ” a Facebook spokesperson told Channel 4 .
“ We have 35,000 people working to ensure the integrity of our platform , created a political ads library … and have protected more than 200 elections worldwide .
We also have rules prohibiting voter suppression and are running the largest voter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite Trump losing the Black vote by more than 80 points , Clinton lost several states , most notably Michigan , Pennsylvania and Wisconsin , states that Democrats had previously carried for decades .
“ It ’ s not ‘ may the best candidate win ’ at that point , it ’ s ‘ may the best well-funded machine suppress voters and keep them at home , thereby rigging the election so that someone can win , ’ ” Watkins added .

Trump’s 2016 campaign used every trick possible to steal the election. When he wasn’t using Russian interference in the actual election, his campaign targeted some 3.5 million Black voters and tried to suppress their vote.
According to British news outlet Channel 4, Trump’s campaign compiled data of some 200 million voters and then divided them into eight different groups. One category was named “Deterrence” and had some 3.5 million Black voters.
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From Salon:
The leak shows that the campaign disproportionately targeted Black voters in its “deterrence” strategy aimed at lowering voter turnout among likely supporters of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. More than 60% of people on the list in Georgia were Black, for example, even though Black people are around one-third of the state population. Black people made up 46% of the “Deterrence” list in North Carolina even though they make up just 22% of the population. In Wisconsin, Black voters made up 17% of the “Deterrence” list, even though just 5.4% of the state’s population is Black. In all, about 54% of the people on the “Deterrence” list were people of color, according to Channel 4. Other categories of voters that the campaign sought to turn out were “overwhelmingly white.” The people on the list were described publicly by Trump’s top data scientists as people the campaign hoped “don’t show up to vote.” The campaign worked with the controversial British data firm Cambridge Analytica, now defunct, to compile the data, which was used to target certain Facebook ads to voters. Voters on the “Deterrence” list were targeted with negative ads attacking Hillary Clinton.
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And that isn’t all, Trump’s campaign spent some $44 million on Facebook ads, almost $20 million more than Clinton, and his voter targeting with social media has been noted as one of the key reasons for his Electoral College victory, which, Salon notes, “rested on narrow wins in a few states where Democratic turnout was down.”
According to the news exposé, the Trump campaign pushed out some six million versions of “highly targeted messages” that, with the help of an insurgent at Facebook, targeted specific voters. Some of the ads were “dark posts,” which aired and then disappeared from users’ feeds.
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The Trump campaign has denied targeting Black voters and Brad Parscale, who may or may not be on an involuntary psychiatric hold and ran Trump’s digital operations in 2016, told PBS with “100%” certainty that the campaign “did not run any campaigns that targeted even African Americans.”
But that, like everything involved with Trump’s campaign, is bullshit. According to the investigation, those on the “Deterrence” list were targeted with anti-Clinton ads especially focusing on her 1990s comments about young Black men being “super predators,” which was later viewed as the impetus for the assault on young Black men and mass incarceration.
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“Cambridge Analytica acknowledged in a document obtained by the outlet that the video targeted African Americans,” Salon reports.
“The thing that’s shocking-slash-troubling about this is that there’s this category of suppression,” Jamal Watkins, the vice president of the NAACP, told Channel 4. “That ‘Deterrence’ part. So, we use data — similar to voter file data — but it’s to motivate, persuade and encourage folks to participate. We don’t use the data to say who can we deter and keep at home. That just seems — fundamentally, it’s a shift from the notion of democracy.”
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Facebook, which doesn’t give AF how its platform is used, has not “fully disclosed their role” in the ad campaign and has called on a crackdown of “suppressive ads.”
“Since 2016, elections have changed and so has Facebook — what happened with Cambridge Analytica couldn’t happen today,” a Facebook spokesperson told Channel 4. “We have 35,000 people working to ensure the integrity of our platform, created a political ads library … and have protected more than 200 elections worldwide. We also have rules prohibiting voter suppression and are running the largest voter information campaign in American history.”
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And despite Trump losing the Black vote by more than 80 points, Clinton lost several states, most notably Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, states that Democrats had previously carried for decades.
“It’s not ‘may the best candidate win’ at that point, it’s ‘may the best well-funded machine suppress voters and keep them at home, thereby rigging the election so that someone can win,’” Watkins added.


theroot--2020-10-01--University of Georgia Officials Don't Think the School Has a Major Racism Problem. Students Disagree

Last week , The Root reported that the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at the University of Georgia was suspended and is under investigation after a Black student exposed a group chat by frat members that devolved into a blatant display of racism , misogyny and homophobia .
Well , it turns out that the Lambda Chi Alpha scandal may only be the tip of UGA ’ s bigoted iceberg as Black and Hispanic students and organizations continue to insist that the university has not done enough to respond to discrimination complaints .
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that just a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all kinds of receipts exposing bigoted texts and comments from Lambda Chi Alpha members , former UGA football player Otis Reese posted a long message to Twitter recalling his experiences at UGA .
In an eight-paragraph statement , Reese complained that the racism he experienced at UGA—which he said include constant harassment by campus police and racial slurs used by white students— “ took a devastating mental toll ” on him .
“ From the first moment I stepped on campus , it was not what I expected , ” Reese wrote .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ experiencing weighed heavy on me and seemed never ending.
” According to AJC , another Black former UGA football player , Cade Mays , made similar claims against the university last month .
Then there was the incident in early September where UGA ’ s Hispanic Student Association Zoom meeting was interrupted by several white men who yelled expletives and racial slurs , mocked the Spanish language and showed an explicit photo on the group ’ s video screen .
The students weren ’ t happy with the way UGA responded to that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the “ Zoom-bombing ” of the Hispanic Student Association meeting , UGA ’ s student affairs office said it has been unable to determine who crashed the video meeting because software companies such as Zoom do not share internet addresses of those using their platforms .
“ The university has once again disappointed us , ” the Hispanic student group said .
“ We are tired of broken promises and empty statements.
” UGA ’ s student affairs office responded in a letter that included an apology .
Still , officials at UGA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ complaints by maintaining that it “ disputes any suggestion that it maintains an unsafe , unsupportive , or racially insensitive environment.
” Those officials should probably try telling that to the more than 200 protesters who marched on and around UGA ’ s campus Friday “ demanding continuous diversity training for campus police , renaming buildings whose names have racist origins and other actions , ” AJC reports .
Among the protesters was Mbunwe , who said in an interview that she was undeterred by the backlash she received after exposing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want people to know that they can call me names , attack me , tell me I ’ m wrong , but I ’ m not giving up until Black and BIPOC [ Black , Indigenous and people of color ] students get the same experience as our white peers on this campus , ” Mbunwe said .

Last week, The Root reported that the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at the University of Georgia was suspended and is under investigation after a Black student exposed a group chat by frat members that devolved into a blatant display of racism, misogyny and homophobia. Well, it turns out that the Lambda Chi Alpha scandal may only be the tip of UGA’s bigoted iceberg as Black and Hispanic students and organizations continue to insist that the university has not done enough to respond to discrimination complaints.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that just a few days after UGA junior Arianna Mbunwe pulled all kinds of receipts exposing bigoted texts and comments from Lambda Chi Alpha members, former UGA football player Otis Reese posted a long message to Twitter recalling his experiences at UGA.
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In an eight-paragraph statement, Reese complained that the racism he experienced at UGA—which he said include constant harassment by campus police and racial slurs used by white students—“took a devastating mental toll” on him.
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“From the first moment I stepped on campus, it was not what I expected,” Reese wrote. “The racist events that I kept experiencing weighed heavy on me and seemed never ending.”
According to AJC, another former UGA football player, Cade Mays, made similar claims against the university last month.
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Then there was the incident in early September where UGA’s Hispanic Student Association Zoom meeting was interrupted by several white men who yelled expletives and racial slurs, mocked the Spanish language and showed an explicit photo on the group’s video screen. The students weren’t happy with the way UGA responded to that incident either.
From AJC:
In the case of the “Zoom-bombing” of the Hispanic Student Association meeting, UGA’s student affairs office said it has been unable to determine who crashed the video meeting because software companies such as Zoom do not share internet addresses of those using their platforms. “The university has once again disappointed us,” the Hispanic student group said. “We are tired of broken promises and empty statements.” UGA’s student affairs office responded in a letter that included an apology.
Still, officials at UGA responded to Reese, Mbunwe and others’ complaints by maintaining that it “disputes any suggestion that it maintains an unsafe, unsupportive, or racially insensitive environment.”
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Those officials should probably try telling that to the more than 200 protesters who marched on and around UGA’s campus Friday “demanding continuous diversity training for campus police, renaming buildings whose names have racist origins and other actions,” AJC reports.
Among the protesters was Mbunwe, who said in an interview that she was undeterred by the backlash she received after exposing the Lambda Chi Alpha chapter.
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“I want people to know that they can call me names, attack me, tell me I’m wrong, but I’m not giving up until Black and BIPOC [Black, Indigenous and people of color] students get the same experience as our white peers on this campus,” Mbunwe said.
Correction: 10/1/2020, 2:24 p.m. ET: Former UGA football player Cade Mays, who is white, left the team because of a “toxic environment.” An earlier version o f this story incorrectly stated his race. The story has been updated.


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If you ’ ve been looking to clean up a few coffee stains or make those pearly whites a little brighter this is the kit you ’ ve been searching for .
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If you ’ ve seen these sets before you know it comes with a LED light that helps accelerate the whitening process .
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Also i n this kit are the two 5mL teeth whitening gel syringes and the mouth trays for top and bottom .
The trays don ’ t need to be molded which alleviates a huge headache and is usually my biggest gripe when I ’ ve tried kits akin to this one .
Several customers have mentioned this worked just as well with their sensitive teeth which are really nice to know if you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad boys once a day for thirty minutes and see stains from your life fade away even after one treatment .
If only you could remove other problems that easily .

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

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If you’ve seen these sets before you know it comes with a LED light that helps accelerate the whitening process. It has a built-in timer so you don’t need to worry about setting one yourself and each session will be accurate. Also i n this kit are the two 5mL teeth whitening gel syringes and the mouth trays for top and bottom. The trays don’t need to be molded which alleviates a huge headache and is usually my biggest gripe when I’ve tried kits akin to this one. Several customers have mentioned this worked just as well with their sensitive teeth which are really nice to know if you’re on the delicate side. Use these bad boys once a day for thirty minutes and see stains from your life fade away even after one treatment. If only you could remove other problems that easily.
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theroot--2020-09-30--Be My Biopic Star: Zendaya in Talks to Play Ronettes' Lead Singer Ronnie Spector in Film Adaptation

Be My Biopic Star: Zendaya in Talks to Play Ronettes' Lead Singer Ronnie Spector in Film Adaptation of Her Life

Fresh off her historic Emmy win for her starring role in HBO ’ s Euphoria , Zendaya is now in talks to star as singer Ronnie Spector in an upcoming biopic about the legendary front woman of the girl group , t he Ronettes .
As Deadline reports , A24 is putting together a film package that will have Zendaya in the lead role .
The studio , which also produces Euphoria , recently secured Spector ’ s life rights as well as the rights to her memoir , Be My Baby .
Spector has also personally endorsed Zendaya to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to Deadline .
The Spanish Harlem-raised singer founded t he Ronettes with her older sister Estelle Bennet and cousin Nedra Talley .
The trio was responsible for some of the biggest R & B hits of the ’ 60s , including “ Be My Baby ” and “ Baby , I Love You.
” Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 , Spector ’ s personal history includes a tumultuous marriage with famed record producer Phil Spector , who was reportedly controlling and abusive .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spector ’ s life will feature in the biopic .
Zendaya certainly has the acting range to play Spector and is an accomplished singer herself .
The 24-year-old started her career singing and acting on t he Disney Channel , and released a self-titled album in 2013 .
She has also sung in previous roles , including for the 2017 film The Greatest Showman and on Euphoria , which featured a musical number in the season finale .
Last week , Zendaya became the youngest actress to ever win an Emmy for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She ’ s also only the second Black woman to win in that category , following in the footsteps of Viola Davis , who received an Emmy for How to Get Away With Murder in 2015 .
Speaking to The Root after her big win , Zendaya emphasized the importance of portraying complicated Black characters , like Euphoria ’ s Rue .
“ What ’ s so special about her character is that she is a full whole human being , she ’ s layered and she ’ s complicated , ” Zendaya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to empathize with her as a character , which I think is a beautiful thing .
”

Anne Branigin on The Grapevine, shared by Anne Branigin to The Root

Fresh off her historic Emmy win for her starring role in HBO’s Euphoria, Zendaya is now in talks to star as singer Ronnie Spector in an upcoming biopic about the legendary front woman of the girl group, the Ronettes.
As Deadline reports, A24 is putting together a film package that will have Zendaya in the lead role. The studio, which also produces Euphoria, recently secured Spector’s life rights as well as the rights to her memoir, Be My Baby.
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Spector has also personally endorsed Zendaya to play a younger version of her, according to Deadline. The Spanish Harlem-raised singer founded the Ronettes with her older sister Estelle Bennet and cousin Nedra Talley. The trio was responsible for some of the biggest R&B hits of the ’60s, including “Be My Baby” and “Baby, I Love You.”
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, Spector’s personal history includes a tumultuous marriage with famed record producer Phil Spector, who was reportedly controlling and abusive. It’s unclear at this point how much of Spector’s life will feature in the biopic.
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Zendaya certainly has the acting range to play Spector and is an accomplished singer herself. The 24-year-old started her career singing and acting on the Disney Channel, and released a self-titled album in 2013. She has also sung in previous roles, including for the 2017 film The Greatest Showman and on Euphoria, which featured a musical number in the season finale.
Last week, Zendaya became the youngest actress to ever win an Emmy for a lead role in a drama series. She’s also only the second Black woman to win in that category, following in the footsteps of Viola Davis, who received an Emmy for How to Get Away With Murder in 2015. Speaking to The Root after her big win, Zendaya emphasized the importance of portraying complicated Black characters, like Euphoria’s Rue.
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“What’s so special about her character is that she is a full whole human being, she’s layered and she’s complicated,” Zendaya said. “We’re able to empathize with her as a character, which I think is a beautiful thing.”


theroot--2020-09-30--Unredacted FBI Document Reveals Long-Standing Effort by White Supremacists to Infiltrate Law Enforce

Unredacted FBI Document Reveals Long-Standing Effort by White Supremacists to Infiltrate Law Enforcement

According to the Intercept , the report was released by Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin , chair of the House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties , before a Tuesday hearing on the efforts of white supremacists to infiltrate local law enforcement agencies .
An extensively redacted version of the document was publicly released in 2006 and is among a series of bureau documents that display a growing concern about white supremacists in law enforcement .
The committee invited the FBI to attend the hearing but the agency declined .
“ Having personnel within law enforcement agencies has historically been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asset for white supremacist groups seeking to anticipate law enforcement interest in and actions against them , ” a previously redacted section read .
Another previously redacted section warned of “ factors that might generate sympathies among existing law enforcement personnel and cause them to volunteer their support to white supremacist causes , ” which could include hostility toward developments in U.S. domestic and foreign policies “ that conflict with white supremacist ideologies , ” the report warns .
Some redactions do not seem to be justified , for instance , the FBI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infiltration of law enforcement can result in other abuses of authority and passive tolerance of racism within communities served ” — an apparent recognition of the potential harm to the public posed by white supremacist individuals embedded in police departments .
Other redactions relate to incidents of compromised intelligence .
The unredacted document notes that “ a white supremacist leader is known to have acquired a sensitive FBI Intelligence Bulletin on the white supremacist movement that had been posted on Law Enforcement Online and had inadvertently become publicly accessible through a law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FBI personnel who prepared the bulletin , the document identified the FBI ’ s targeting interests within the white supremacist movement.
” The redacted material also broke down “ strategic infiltration and recruitment campaigns ” carried out by white supremacists .
The document notes that the National Alliance ( NA ) , a white nationalist group founded by William Pierce , was key to much of the information regarding white supremacists attempting to infiltrate law enforcement .
“ White supremacist infiltration of the federal government , including the FBI , plays a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , The Turner Diaries ( 1978 ) and Hunter ( 1989 ) , both widely read works that are sometimes interpreted as practical guidance within white supremacist circles , ” the document reads .
The document notes that several retired and active members of law enforcement were known to be members of the NA , with some actually holding leadership positions .
Their success at infiltrating law enforcement led to concerns that it would lead other white supremacist groups to try similar tactics .
Another previously redacted section goes into examples that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” in law enforcement .
In one , the memo mentions that “ in July 2006 , a former police officer with possible ties to the KKK was charged with civil rights violations involving alleged death threats made against black schoolchildren and a black city council member.
” In another , the report mentions the case of Shayne Allyn Ziska , a state correctional officer at the California Institution for Men in Chino , California , who was sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison .
“ Ziska was convicted on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Low Riders white supremacist prison gang distribute drugs and assault other inmates , and reportedly providing white supremacist indoctrination to an inmate , ” the report notes .
“ Ziska advised he considered himself a government infiltrator consistent with National Socialism ’ s strategy for revolution.
” There isn ’ t an exact explanation on why some of the material was redacted .
While notes in the document express concerns about certain investigative techniques being revealed , certain redacted sections were about events that were already public knowledge .
Calls for the FBI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight white supremacy have long been rebuffed by the organization .
“ The public deserves to see the truth reflected in this finally unredacted report .
The FBI saw long ago the multiple potential dangers associated with violent white supremacy and its efforts to infiltrate local law enforcement with ideas , attitudes , and personnel , ” Raskin wrote in a statement to the Intercept .
“ The FBI ’ s continuing refusal to acknowledge and combat this threat , just like its refusal to appear today , constitutes a serious dereliction of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These newly revealed passages underscore the seriousness of the threat posed by white supremacists to law enforcement personnel and the public at large.
” The thing I find most concerning is that this report was written 14 years ago .
So they ’ ve known this could be a serious problem but it ’ s unclear what , if any , actions the FBI took to combat white supremacists in law enforcement .
Within the document itself , there is a lot of talk about how bad this could potentially be , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to stop it in its tracks .
Former FBI Agent Mike German published a report last month outlining the dangers of explicit racism in law enforcement and the failures of law enforcement agencies to actively prevent those with white nationalist beliefs from infiltrating their ranks .
Over the last 20 years , multiple law enforcement personnel with potential connections to white supremacist groups have been exposed .
In recent years , there have been multiple examples of state reps , lawmakers , and countless law enforcement officials making racist and nativist social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overt bias is far too common , ” German writes .
“ Efforts to address systemic and implicit biases in law enforcement are unlikely to be effective in reducing the racial disparities in the criminal justice system as long as explicit racism in law enforcement continues to endure , ” German wrote .
“ There is ample evidence to demonstrate that it does .
”

A recently unredacted FBI report revealed a long standing effort to infiltrate law enforcement by white supremacists.
According to the Intercept, the report was released by Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin, chair of the House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, before a Tuesday hearing on the efforts of white supremacists to infiltrate local law enforcement agencies. An extensively redacted version of the document was publicly released in 2006 and is among a series of bureau documents that display a growing concern about white supremacists in law enforcement. The committee invited the FBI to attend the hearing but the agency declined.
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“Having personnel within law enforcement agencies has historically been and will continue to be a desired asset for white supremacist groups seeking to anticipate law enforcement interest in and actions against them,” a previously redacted section read.
From the Intercept:
Another previously redacted section warned of “factors that might generate sympathies among existing law enforcement personnel and cause them to volunteer their support to white supremacist causes,” which could include hostility toward developments in U.S. domestic and foreign policies “that conflict with white supremacist ideologies,” the report warns. Some redactions do not seem to be justified, for instance, the FBI’s conclusion that “white supremacist infiltration of law enforcement can result in other abuses of authority and passive tolerance of racism within communities served” — an apparent recognition of the potential harm to the public posed by white supremacist individuals embedded in police departments. Other redactions relate to incidents of compromised intelligence. The unredacted document notes that “a white supremacist leader is known to have acquired a sensitive FBI Intelligence Bulletin on the white supremacist movement that had been posted on Law Enforcement Online and had inadvertently become publicly accessible through a law enforcement Web site. In addition to identifying the FBI personnel who prepared the bulletin, the document identified the FBI’s targeting interests within the white supremacist movement.”
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The redacted material also broke down “strategic infiltration and recruitment campaigns” carried out by white supremacists. The document notes that the National Alliance (NA), a white nationalist group founded by William Pierce, was key to much of the information regarding white supremacists attempting to infiltrate law enforcement.
“White supremacist infiltration of the federal government, including the FBI, plays a prominent role in Pierce’s novels, The Turner Diaries (1978) and Hunter (1989), both widely read works that are sometimes interpreted as practical guidance within white supremacist circles,” the document reads.
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The document notes that several retired and active members of law enforcement were known to be members of the NA, with some actually holding leadership positions. Their success at infiltrating law enforcement led to concerns that it would lead other white supremacist groups to try similar tactics.
Another previously redacted section goes into examples that the FBI found of “white supremacist sympathizers,” in law enforcement.
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From the Intercept:
In one, the memo mentions that “in July 2006, a former police officer with possible ties to the KKK was charged with civil rights violations involving alleged death threats made against black schoolchildren and a black city council member.” In another, the report mentions the case of Shayne Allyn Ziska, a state correctional officer at the California Institution for Men in Chino, California, who was sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison. “Ziska was convicted on federal racketeering charges for helping the Nazi Low Riders white supremacist prison gang distribute drugs and assault other inmates, and reportedly providing white supremacist indoctrination to an inmate,” the report notes. “Ziska advised he considered himself a government infiltrator consistent with National Socialism’s strategy for revolution.”
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There isn’t an exact explanation on why some of the material was redacted. While notes in the document express concerns about certain investigative techniques being revealed, certain redacted sections were about events that were already public knowledge. Calls for the FBI to increase transparency in its efforts to fight white supremacy have long been rebuffed by the organization.
“The public deserves to see the truth reflected in this finally unredacted report. The FBI saw long ago the multiple potential dangers associated with violent white supremacy and its efforts to infiltrate local law enforcement with ideas, attitudes, and personnel,” Raskin wrote in a statement to the Intercept.
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“The FBI’s continuing refusal to acknowledge and combat this threat, just like its refusal to appear today, constitutes a serious dereliction of duty,” Raskin added. “These newly revealed passages underscore the seriousness of the threat posed by white supremacists to law enforcement personnel and the public at large.”
The thing I find most concerning is that this report was written 14 years ago. So they’ve known this could be a serious problem but it’s unclear what, if any, actions the FBI took to combat white supremacists in law enforcement. Within the document itself, there is a lot of talk about how bad this could potentially be, but there are no actionable steps outlined on how to stop it in its tracks.
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Former FBI Agent Mike German published a report last month outlining the dangers of explicit racism in law enforcement and the failures of law enforcement agencies to actively prevent those with white nationalist beliefs from infiltrating their ranks.
Over the last 20 years, multiple law enforcement personnel with potential connections to white supremacist groups have been exposed. In recent years, there have been multiple examples of state reps, lawmakers, and countless law enforcement officials making racist and nativist social media posts, “which demonstrates that overt bias is far too common,” German writes.
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“Efforts to address systemic and implicit biases in law enforcement are unlikely to be effective in reducing the racial disparities in the criminal justice system as long as explicit racism in law enforcement continues to endure,” German wrote. “There is ample evidence to demonstrate that it does.”


theroot--2020-09-30--Trying to Learn a New Language? Ditch the Duolingo Owl and Get Rosetta Stone Already

Learning Spanish is important to me .
It ’ s not a cultural heritage thing—I ’ m white as all hell—but my significant other is from a Spanish speaking country and I think it ’ s a good idea to be able to speak to his family properly .
Sure , they might also know English , but who really wants to be that American who goes to other countries and demands the locals speak your own native tongue ?
There was just one little problem—Duolingo wasn ’ t cutting it for me .
The owl was too oppressive , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focuses on learning vocabulary , it fell short of actually helping me string sentences together .
That ’ s sort of an important aspect of being fluent in a language !
( Insert your preferred “ I can ’ t even speak/write English ” joke here . )
Thus , I decided to toss my coin to the most popular language-learning service out there : Rosetta Stone .
In fact , I went the extra mile and grabbed a Rosetta Stone bundle off Amazon , which includes a key for lifetime access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as some Barron ’ s books for Latin America Spanish .
I was more than a little worried at first—the Amazon page for Rosetta Stone is loaded with bad reviews .
Granted , a cursory glance at Duolingo reviews are the same .
Actually , it seems like reviews for every single way to learn a language you can imagine are bad , which feels like an Onion article waiting to happen .
Every method of learning a language that doesn ’ t involve moving to another country is wrong !
And while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to speak to native speakers to become REALLY fluent , I think most people would agree that you need a fundamental understanding of the language in order to get there .
You can ’ t even listen to Lupa without knowing how to conjugate your verbs .
So after hours of inner monologue debates , I decided to say screw it and drop $ 200 on the Rosetta Stone bundle .
Was it worth it ?
Yeah , I ’ d say so .
The Spanish bundle I bought came with the code @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bulky box , because why not ) , Barron ’ s Spanish to English dictionary , and Barron ’ s Spanish Grammar guide .
Just to get this out of the way—I haven ’ t cracked open the dictionary , nor will I ever .
It looks nice on my bookshelf , but with the Power of the Internet ™ , it ’ s a lot easier to look up a word than it is to thumb through a dictionary .
Barron ’ s g rammar guide , on the other hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pocket-sized and has very helpful tips about Spanish grammar you may not pick up on if you ’ re a native English speaker .
Things from masculine versus feminine usage , idioms , conjugating verbs , and more are in this guide , and it ’ s very informative to flip through and absorb some of the dense information within .
And , d ue to its size , it ’ s also easy to pack !
But we all know what the star of this show is—the Rosetta Stone software itself .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the online app asked me why I was learning Spanish .
Answering the prompt honestly will personalize your lessons with , for example , a Travel plan , complete with customary phrases to help you communicate properly while a Family plan focusing more on pronunciation and word recognition .
I assume these tweaks are made under the assumption you ’ ll be speaking with family and friends , in which case it ’ s a little easier to string together broken sentences at first than it is if you ’ re trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attention to detail is striking .
Rosetta ’ s Stone teaching material feels pretty varied , too .
There ’ s a mix of flash card- like content , matching pictures to words , and testing your pronunciation syllable- by- syllable .
Duolingo has similar features , but Rosetta Stone feels more complete , and I definitely feel I ’ m retaining more information than I had with Duolingo .
But man , Rosetta Stone ’ s voice recognition HATES ME .
Like absolutely despises my voice .
I know I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stone .
I confirmed with my S. O. that I ’ m saying it right .
I ’ ve tweaked the settings .
I ’ ve tried it on my desktop and on my phone with the microphone on full blast .
Please Rosetta Stone , PLEASE LET ME MOVE ON— ...
Anyway , other than a few audio-related hiccups , everything works as I ’ d hoped .
There ’ s more to Rosetta Stone than the lessons alone , too .
L ive streams give you the chance to hear native @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you immerse yourself in demonstrations , and much , much more .
I ’ m no Spanish master yet , but honestly , Rosetta Stone is helping me get there , more so than Duolingo ever was .
That damn owl can send me passive-aggressive notifications all day long , but it ’ s simply not going to win , not when I have to pay for a subscription in order to learn for as long as I want .
Rosetta Stone supplies the baseline knowledge needed to start learning a new language @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put in the work .

Elizabeth Henges on The Inventory, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Rosetta Stone Bonus Pack Bundle | $320 | Amazon
Learning Spanish is important to me. It’s not a cultural heritage thing—I’m white as all hell—but my significant other is from a Spanish speaking country and I think it’s a good idea to be able to speak to his family properly. Sure, they might also know English, but who really wants to be that American who goes to other countries and demands the locals speak your own native tongue?
There was just one little problem—Duolingo wasn’t cutting it for me. The owl was too oppressive, and while the “free” app focuses on learning vocabulary, it fell short of actually helping me string sentences together. That’s sort of an important aspect of being fluent in a language! (Insert your preferred “I can’t even speak/write English” joke here.)
How to Learn Your First Foreign Language Just because you took two years of Spanish in high school doesn’t mean you still know how to ask… Read more
Thus, I decided to toss my coin to the most popular language-learning service out there: Rosetta Stone. In fact, I went the extra mile and grabbed a Rosetta Stone bundle off Amazon, which includes a key for lifetime access to ALL of their languages, as well as some Barron’s books for Latin America Spanish.
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I was more than a little worried at first—the Amazon page for Rosetta Stone is loaded with bad reviews. Granted, a cursory glance at Duolingo reviews are the same. Actually, it seems like reviews for every single way to learn a language you can imagine are bad, which feels like an Onion article waiting to happen. Every method of learning a language that doesn’t involve moving to another country is wrong! And while yes, it’s always best to speak to native speakers to become REALLY fluent, I think most people would agree that you need a fundamental understanding of the language in order to get there. You can’t even listen to Lupa without knowing how to conjugate your verbs.
So after hours of inner monologue debates, I decided to say screw it and drop $200 on the Rosetta Stone bundle. Was it worth it? Yeah, I’d say so.
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The Spanish bundle I bought came with the code to activate Rosetta Stone online (in a bulky box, because why not), Barron’s Spanish to English dictionary, and Barron’s Spanish Grammar guide. Just to get this out of the way—I haven’t cracked open the dictionary, nor will I ever. It looks nice on my bookshelf, but with the Power of the Internet ™ , it’s a lot easier to look up a word than it is to thumb through a dictionary.
Barron’s g rammar guide, on the other hand, is fantastic. It’s pocket-sized and has very helpful tips about Spanish grammar you may not pick up on if you’re a native English speaker. Things from masculine versus feminine usage, idioms, conjugating verbs, and more are in this guide, and it’s very informative to flip through and absorb some of the dense information within. And, d ue to its size, it’s also easy to pack!
But we all know what the star of this show is—the Rosetta Stone software itself. After redeeming the enclosed activation key, the online app asked me why I was learning Spanish. Answering the prompt honestly will personalize your lessons with, for example, a Travel plan, complete with customary phrases to help you communicate properly while a Family plan focusing more on pronunciation and word recognition. I assume these tweaks are made under the assumption you’ll be speaking with family and friends , in which case it’s a little easier to string together broken sentences at first than it is if you’re trying to ask directions from a stranger. The attention to detail is striking.
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Rosetta’s Stone teaching material feels pretty varied, too. There’s a mix of flash card- like content, matching pictures to words, and testing your pronunciation syllable- by- syllable. Duolingo has similar features, but Rosetta Stone feels more complete , and I definitely feel I’m retaining more information than I had with Duolingo. But man, Rosetta Stone’s voice recognition HATES ME. Like absolutely despises my voice. I know I’m saying ‘Mujeres ’ correctly, Rosetta Stone. I confirmed with my S. O. that I’m saying it right. I’ve tweaked the settings. I’ve tried it on my desktop and on my phone with the microphone on full blast . Please Rosetta Stone, PLEASE LET ME MOVE ON—
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... Anyway, other than a few audio-related hiccups, everything works as I’d hoped . There’s more to Rosetta Stone than the lessons alone, too. L ive streams give you the chance to hear native speakers teach classes, interactive videos let you immerse yourself in demonstrations , and much, much more. I’m no Spanish master yet, but honestly, Rosetta Stone is helping me get there, more so than Duolingo ever was. That damn owl can send me passive-aggressive notifications all day long, but it’s simply not going to win, not when I have to pay for a subscription in order to learn for as long as I want. Rosetta Stone supplies the baseline knowledge needed to start learning a new language. All you have to do is put in the work.


theroot--2020-09-30--Philadelphia Black Trans Woman’s Death Called Part of an ‘Epidemic of Violence’ Against the Trans Co

Philadelphia Black Trans Woman’s Death Called Part of an ‘Epidemic of Violence’ Against the Trans Community

On Monday , a 29-year-old Black trans woman was fatally shot in Philadelphia , and city officials have called the killing an “ epidemic of violence ” committed against the city ’ s trans community .
At the very least , it ’ s evidence that the movement to protect Black lives needs to be more inclusive of Black trans people and the Black LGBTQ community , in general .
Here ’ s what we know as reported by NBC News : Officers found Mia Green , a Philadelphia resident , shot in the neck in the passenger ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lbn El-Amin Jaamia when he was stopped Monday morning for running a stop sign , a police statement said .
During the traffic stop , Jaamia , 28 , “ exited the front driver ’ s door and approached Police stating that his passenger was shot.
” Officers then provided a police escort as Jaamia drove Green to a local hospital , where she was pronounced dead at 8:30 a.m .
Upon further investigation , Jaamia was charged with murder and related offenses on Tuesday , police said .
Authorities did not provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and arrest , or specify the relationship between the suspect and victim .
It was not immediately clear if Jaamia has a lawyer .
The Office of LGBT Affairs for Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney posted a tweet Tuesday expressing that the office is “ devastated ” to learn of Green ’ s death .
The tweet included a statement from the city ’ s Office of LGBT Affairs .
“ On Monday , September 28 , Philadelphia ’ s LGBTQ community lost another one of our siblings , ” the statement begins .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s death are the subject of an ongoing investigation , we know that the loss of yet another trans community member of color is especially painful , no matter the circumstances .
“ This latest act of violence against a member of our community is a somber reminder of the epidemic of violence against trans individuals .
It is a crisis that can not be allowed to persist any further .
The countless painful losses experienced during this year alone—especially within our transgender communities of color— remind us that there is much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of full equality , respect , and justice for us all.
” Green ’ s death comes just a few months after the dismembered body of 36-year-old Black trans woman Dominique “ Rem ’ mie ” Fells was discovered in Philadelphia ’ s Schuylkill River on June 8 .
According to a report by the Human Rights Campaign , Green would be the at least 29th victim of fatal violence against trans and gender-nonconforming people in the U.S. this year , the majority of whom have been Black or Latinx .
The report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on record this year .
According to the National Center for Transgender Equality , by August , “ the number of transgender people suspected of being murdered in 2020 has surpassed the total for all of 2019 .
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On Monday, a 29-year-old Black trans woman was fatally shot in Philadelphia, and city officials have called the killing an “epidemic of violence” committed against the city’s trans community. At the very least, it’s evidence that the movement to protect Black lives needs to be more inclusive of Black trans people and the Black LGBTQ community, in general.
Here’s what we know as reported by NBC News:
Officers found Mia Green, a Philadelphia resident, shot in the neck in the passenger’s seat of a car driven by Abdullah lbn El-Amin Jaamia when he was stopped Monday morning for running a stop sign, a police statement said. During the traffic stop, Jaamia, 28, “exited the front driver’s door and approached Police stating that his passenger was shot.” Officers then provided a police escort as Jaamia drove Green to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 8:30 a.m. Upon further investigation, Jaamia was charged with murder and related offenses on Tuesday, police said. Authorities did not provide details surrounding the investigation, possible motive and arrest, or specify the relationship between the suspect and victim. It was not immediately clear if Jaamia has a lawyer.
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The Office of LGBT Affairs for Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney posted a tweet Tuesday expressing that the office is “devastated” to learn of Green’s death. The tweet included a statement from the city’s Office of LGBT Affairs.
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“On Monday, September 28, Philadelphia’s LGBTQ community lost another one of our siblings,” the statement begins. “While the details around Mia Green’s death are the subject of an ongoing investigation, we know that the loss of yet another trans community member of color is especially painful, no matter the circumstances.
“This latest act of violence against a member of our community is a somber reminder of the epidemic of violence against trans individuals. It is a crisis that cannot be allowed to persist any further. The countless painful losses experienced during this year alone—especially within our transgender communities of color— remind us that there is much work to be done in the pursuit of full equality, respect, and justice for us all.”
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Green’s death comes just a few months after the dismembered body of 36-year-old Black trans woman Dominique “Rem’mie” Fells was discovered in Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River on June 8.
According to a report by the Human Rights Campaign, Green would be the at least 29th victim of fatal violence against trans and gender-nonconforming people in the U.S. this year, the majority of whom have been Black or Latinx. The report includes a list of the 28 victims on record this year. According to the National Center for Transgender Equality, by August, “the number of transgender people suspected of being murdered in 2020 has surpassed the total for all of 2019.”