theroot--2020-04-24--TGIF Playlist: Old School R&B Hits

TGIF Playlist: Old School R&B Hits

So it ’ s the third-ever TGIF post , and I have to say , I ’ m having a @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s Friday , but earlier in the week , Black Twitter was @ @ @ @ @ v Babyface battle ( take two ) on Instagram Live .
So I got inspired @ @ @ @ @ playlist filled with the bops and bangers of old school R & B .
Specifically @ @ @ @ @ 90s .
So sit back and enjoy the jams , and make sure to tune @ @ @ @ @ the full version .
They ’ re still doing 3 months of free listens !
@ @ @ @ @ of hits are hard to narrow down so I know I missed a bunch .
@ @ @ @ @ the comments .
Without further ado , here are the hits : 14 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ Personal ( Just One Of Those Days ) ” — Monica And here ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Music for your enjoyment :

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So it’s the third-ever TGIF post, and I have to say, I’m having a great time vibing with everyone. It’s Friday, but earlier in the week, Black Twitter was alive during the Teddy Riley v Babyface battle (take two) on Instagram Live. So I got inspired and decided to make a playlist filled with the bops and bangers of old school R&B. Specifically the ‘80s and ‘90s. So sit back and enjoy the jams, and make sure to tune into Amazon Music Unlimited for the full version. They’re still doing 3 months of free listens!
Of course, two decades of hits are hard to narrow down so I know I missed a bunch. Tell me your faves in the comments. Without further ado, here are the hits:
1. “Adore” — Prince
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2. “I’m Your Baby Tonight” — Whitney Houston
3. “Never Too Much” — Luther Vandross
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4. “My, My, My” — Johnny Gill
5. “Just Got Paid” —Johnny Kemp
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6. “You’re Makin’ Me High” — Toni Braxton
7. “Weak” — SWV
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8. “One Sweet Day” — Mariah Carey ft. Boyz II Men
9. “Can We Talk” — Tevin Campbell
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10. “EveryTime I Close My Eyes” — Babyface ft. Mariah Carey
11. “Brokenhearted” — Brandy ft. Wanya Morris
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12. “So Good” — Destiny’s Child
13. “You Make Me Wanna...” — Usher
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14. “Don’t Take It Personal (Just One Of Those Days)” — Monica
15. “Two Occasions” — The Deele
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And here’s the completed playlist on Amazon Music for your enjoyment:
Until next week, everyone.


theroot--2020-04-24--5 Games That Deserve the Remake Treatment

This month , two of the highest profile games to be released were remakes .
I myself have been putting time into Final Fantasy VII : Remake and so far , I ’ m loving it .
Seeing the iconic art style brought to life with modern graphics and a banger of a battle system has made my little weeb heart sing .
My time with the game has got me thinking about other games I ’ d love to see get the remake treatment .
Knights of the Old Republic Folks , there are two things I love : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two resulted in one of the greatest video games of all time .
In recent years , Bioware has lost a bit of it ’ s sheen after the back to back disappointments of Mass Effect : Andromeda and Anthem .
A KoTOR remake could be just the thing to put some respect back on Bioware ’ s name .
The engrossing , twist filled narrative holds up so no changes are needed there .
Seeing the Old Republic rendered with today ’ s graphics would be a thing to behold .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hell maybe get the team at Criterion to work on the Swoop Bike races and Knights of the Old Republic would hit .
It ’ s been 17 years since the title ’ s original release so a remake would not only satisfy old fans but it could also bring in a whole generation of new ones .
The Mega Man series has seen something of a resurgence in the last few years .
With the success of both the Mega Man and Mega Man X legacy collections and Mega Man 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for fans of the blue bomber .
Though , there is one sore spot that remains to this day .
Ever since Mega Man Legends 2 dropped in 2000 , fans have been clamoring for a third .
While there was a brief glimmer of hope in 2010 when Mega Man Legends 3 was announced , the game was unceremoniously canceled only a year later .
A Mega Man Legends remake would be a perfect way to satiate fans who have two decades since the last entry in the 3D action-adventure take on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great success in remaking the Resident Evil series and I would love to see that treatment be given to one of its most iconic figures .
Updating the Playstation-era gameplay for modern standards and giving it a cel-shaded , heavily stylized art style would be the perfect way to reintroduce the series .
If it proves successful , remakes of The Misadventures of Tron Bonne and Mega Man Legends 2 could potentially pave the way for the long desired Mega Man Legends 3 .
Prince of Persia : The Sands of Time It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last Prince of Persia game released .
In that time , we ’ ve seen the Assassin ’ s Creed franchise more or less fill the same role to varying degrees of success .
This is a remake where less would be more .
The platforming and combat are still a thrill to this day .
The story is charming and the swashbuckling tone combined with innovative its time travel mechanics result in a game that would stand out in today ’ s homogenized gaming landscape .
All that would really need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sound to meet modern standards .
What better way to bring back the Prince than by reminding us why we loved him to begin with ?
Y ’ all really thought I was going to write this piece and not show love to Def Jam ?
Wow , you thought .
Def Jam Fight for NY is on my gaming top 5 .
It combines all these elements that really shouldn ’ t work and the result is perfection .
Aki , the developers behind the acclaimed WWF No Mercy on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought that same engine into Fight for NY .
I ’ ve been playing the PSP port on a totally not hacked PS Vita throughout quarantine and it ’ s held up hard .
The ability to combine different fighting styles and customize your fighter to your liking adds an engaging level of depth .
While some of the rappers featured in the game no longer hold relevance , that really doesn ’ t matter when the game plays this good .
Honestly , I don ’ t even need a full-tilt remake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 60 frames per second and bundle it with Def Jam Vendetta .
The streets need this , please .
I don ’ t know if you ’ ve played the Sonic Adventure games lately but hold up , they do not .
Sonic Adventure is basically if you made an entire game based around the drunk driving controls in GTA .
Every mission you remember loving in Sonic Adventure 2 is met with tedious levels starring Tails and Knuckles .
I would love to see Sonic Adventure get its own Sonic Mania-type @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embodies everything you remember loving about the series and fixing everything that gave you headaches .
Given the success of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie , now is the perfect time to remind gamers why Sonic is still a character worth caring about .
Going back to one of the franchises most beloved titles and giving a full-on graphical makeover and perfecting the gameplay could be just the thing to do that .
So , those are the five games I want to see get remade .
Agree with the list ?
Disagree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see get remade ?
Then go off in the comments , y ’ all .
I ’ m definitely curious to see what you would want to see get remade .

This month, two of the highest profile games to be released were remakes. I myself have been putting time into Final Fantasy VII: Remake and so far, I’m loving it. Seeing the iconic art style brought to life with modern graphics and a banger of a battle system has made my little weeb heart sing. My time with the game has got me thinking about other games I’d love to see get the remake treatment.
Knights of the Old Republic
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Folks, there are two things I love: Star Wars and RPGs. Bioware combining the two resulted in one of the greatest video games of all time. In recent years, Bioware has lost a bit of it’s sheen after the back to back disappointments of Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem. A KoTOR remake could be just the thing to put some respect back on Bioware’s name. The engrossing, twist filled narrative holds up so no changes are needed there. Seeing the Old Republic rendered with today’s graphics would be a thing to behold. Combine that with more fluid combat animations and hell maybe get the team at Criterion to work on the Swoop Bike races and Knights of the Old Republic would hit. It’s been 17 years since the title’s original release so a remake would not only satisfy old fans but it could also bring in a whole generation of new ones.
Mega Man Legends
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The Mega Man series has seen something of a resurgence in the last few years. With the success of both the Mega Man and Mega Man X legacy collections and Mega Man 11, it’s looking pretty good for fans of the blue bomber. Though, there is one sore spot that remains to this day. Ever since Mega Man Legends 2 dropped in 2000, fans have been clamoring for a third. While there was a brief glimmer of hope in 2010 when Mega Man Legends 3 was announced, the game was unceremoniously canceled only a year later. A Mega Man Legends remake would be a perfect way to satiate fans who have two decades since the last entry in the 3D action-adventure take on the classic franchise. Capcom has had great success in remaking the Resident Evil series and I would love to see that treatment be given to one of its most iconic figures. Updating the Playstation-era gameplay for modern standards and giving it a cel-shaded, heavily stylized art style would be the perfect way to reintroduce the series. If it proves successful, remakes of The Misadventures of Tron Bonne and Mega Man Legends 2 could potentially pave the way for the long desired Mega Man Legends 3.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
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It has been an entire decade since the last Prince of Persia game released. In that time, we’ve seen the Assassin’s Creed franchise more or less fill the same role to varying degrees of success. This is a remake where less would be more. The platforming and combat are still a thrill to this day. The story is charming and the swashbuckling tone combined with innovative its time travel mechanics result in a game that would stand out in today’s homogenized gaming landscape. All that would really need to be done here is updating the graphics and sound to meet modern standards. What better way to bring back the Prince than by reminding us why we loved him to begin with?
Def Jam Fight for NY
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Y’all really thought I was going to write this piece and not show love to Def Jam? Wow, you thought. Def Jam Fight for NY is on my gaming top 5. It combines all these elements that really shouldn’t work and the result is perfection. Aki, the developers behind the acclaimed WWF No Mercy on the N64, were the developers here and brought that same engine into Fight for NY. I’ve been playing the PSP port on a totally not hacked PS Vita throughout quarantine and it’s held up hard. The ability to combine different fighting styles and customize your fighter to your liking adds an engaging level of depth. While some of the rappers featured in the game no longer hold relevance, that really doesn’t matter when the game plays this good. Honestly, I don’t even need a full-tilt remake. Just give me a 4K remaster, 60 frames per second and bundle it with Def Jam Vendetta. The streets need this, please.
Sonic Adventure 1 & 2
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I don’t know if you’ve played the Sonic Adventure games lately but hold up, they do not. Sonic Adventure is basically if you made an entire game based around the drunk driving controls in GTA. Every mission you remember loving in Sonic Adventure 2 is met with tedious levels starring Tails and Knuckles. I would love to see Sonic Adventure get its own Sonic Mania-type game. A remake or sequel that embodies everything you remember loving about the series and fixing everything that gave you headaches. Given the success of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, now is the perfect time to remind gamers why Sonic is still a character worth caring about. Going back to one of the franchises most beloved titles and giving a full-on graphical makeover and perfecting the gameplay could be just the thing to do that.
So, those are the five games I want to see get remade. Agree with the list? Disagree? Have any games you would like to see get remade? Then go off in the comments, y’all. I’m definitely curious to see what you would want to see get remade.


theroot--2020-04-24--Appeals Court Rules Detroit Students Have a Right to a Basic Education

Advocates have long fought for children in underserved communities to have the same educational opportunities as their more affluent peers .
A new ruling in a federal appeals court could be the first step toward that goal .
NBC News reports that Sixth Court District Judge Eric Clay ruled that children have the right to a basic education .
In 2016 , a group of students in Detroit filed a suit against the state of Michigan outlining alarming conditions in their schools , citing textbooks that were out of date , instances of students actually having to teach their classes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infrastructure issues such as sewage leaking from the bathroom into the hallways .
The students argued that this was the responsibility of the state as it controlled the school district for the two decades prior to the lawsuit .
They also pointed out how certain Michigan policies only contributed to worsening these conditions .
A trial court found that while the conditions of these schools were horrific , the constitution doesn ’ t guarantee the right to an education , and the case was thrown out .
The case was then taken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three judges ruled otherwise .
“ Every meaningful interaction between a citizen and the state is predicated on a minimum level of literacy , meaning that access to literacy is necessary to access our political process , ” Clay wrote in his majority opinion with Judge Jane Stranch , adding that “ the unique role of public education as a source of opportunity separate from the means of a child ’ s parents creates a heightened social burden to provide at least a minimal education .
Thus , the exclusion of a child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her own should be viewed as especially suspect.
” The third judge on the panel , Eric Murphy , wrote in his dissent that while providing basic education is a noble policy goal , it ’ s not guaranteed by the Constitution .
“ If I sat in the state legislature or on the local school board , I would work diligently to investigate and remedy the serious problems that the plaintiffs assert , ” he wrote .
“ But I do not serve in those roles .
And I see nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the power to oversee Detroit ’ s schools in the name of the United States Constitution.
” Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer could decide to take the case to the Supreme Court if she wishes to challenge the ruling .
The Governor ’ s spokeswoman Chelsea Lewis says that she is still reviewing the case .
Since education isn ’ t a constitutional right , the ruling is more symbolic than anything and further litigation will be required to figure out how it could be implemented .
If Whitmer decides to take the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s unlikely that the conservative majority would uphold the decision .
Still , education advocates across the country find the ruling to be encouraging .
Derek Black , a law professor at the University of South Carolina who has a focus on educational rights , has been watching the case closely .
“ Advocates and scholars have been theorizing the possibility of a decision like this for decades .
To see it in print is overwhelming .
If replicated , this ruling could raise the level of education for disadvantaged students across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Advocates have long fought for children in underserved communities to have the same educational opportunities as their more affluent peers. A new ruling in a federal appeals court could be the first step toward that goal.
NBC News reports that Sixth Court District Judge Eric Clay ruled that children have the right to a basic education. In 2016, a group of students in Detroit filed a suit against the state of Michigan outlining alarming conditions in their schools, citing textbooks that were out of date, instances of students actually having to teach their classes due to lack of teachers, and infrastructure issues such as sewage leaking from the bathroom into the hallways. The students argued that this was the responsibility of the state as it controlled the school district for the two decades prior to the lawsuit. They also pointed out how certain Michigan policies only contributed to worsening these conditions.
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A trial court found that while the conditions of these schools were horrific, the constitution doesn’t guarantee the right to an education, and the case was thrown out. The case was then taken to an appeals court where two of the three judges ruled otherwise.
From NBC News:
“Every meaningful interaction between a citizen and the state is predicated on a minimum level of literacy, meaning that access to literacy is necessary to access our political process,” Clay wrote in his majority opinion with Judge Jane Stranch, adding that “the unique role of public education as a source of opportunity separate from the means of a child’s parents creates a heightened social burden to provide at least a minimal education. Thus, the exclusion of a child from a meaningful education by no fault of her own should be viewed as especially suspect.” The third judge on the panel, Eric Murphy, wrote in his dissent that while providing basic education is a noble policy goal, it’s not guaranteed by the Constitution. “If I sat in the state legislature or on the local school board, I would work diligently to investigate and remedy the serious problems that the plaintiffs assert,” he wrote. “But I do not serve in those roles. And I see nothing in the complaint that gives federal judges the power to oversee Detroit’s schools in the name of the United States Constitution.”
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could decide to take the case to the Supreme Court if she wishes to challenge the ruling. The Governor’s spokeswoman Chelsea Lewis says that she is still reviewing the case. Since education isn’t a constitutional right, the ruling is more symbolic than anything and further litigation will be required to figure out how it could be implemented. If Whitmer decides to take the case to the Supreme Court it’s unlikely that the conservative majority would uphold the decision.
Still, education advocates across the country find the ruling to be encouraging. Derek Black, a law professor at the University of South Carolina who has a focus on educational rights, has been watching the case closely. “Advocates and scholars have been theorizing the possibility of a decision like this for decades. To see it in print is overwhelming. If replicated, this ruling could raise the level of education for disadvantaged students across the nation.” Black told NBC News.