theroot--2020-06-11--Trump’s Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow Doesn’t Believe Systemic Racism Exists. Why Is Anyone Talking

Trump’s Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow Doesn’t Believe Systemic Racism Exists. Why Is Anyone Talking to Larry Kudlow?

Larry Kudlow might be everything wrong with white America—privilege , Karenism and this administration all rolled up into one stiff suit .
Kudlow , who is currently the director of the United States National Economic Council , was once chief economist and senior managing director for Bear Stearns the investment bank for really rich white people and was also the economics editor for the National Review online .
He parlayed that into a television career , having made regular appearances on all of the talk shows to talk about economics , and hosted a series of shows about finance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and most recently , The Kudlow Report .
And Kudlow has done all of this with no formal economics qualifications .
He doesn ’ t hold one degree in anything that has anything to do with money , the economy , addition , subtraction , eBay , nothing .
In fact , his only degree is from the University of Rochester , where he studied ... history , and yet here he is as the head of the National Economic Council in Trump ’ s administration .
S o why not ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is grossly under qualified to share anything ?
Oh , and about his time at Bear Stearns , well , he was fired for a cocaine addiction , but that didn ’ t stop his upward trajectory at all .
I don ’ t want to make light of Kudlow ’ s substance-abuse problem , but I just want to point out that even being in recovery for many people of color is a death sentence in the job market , but not for Kudlow .
And now he ’ s being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the economic guy with no degree in economics but who reportedly did stay at a Holiday Inn Express , said : “ I don ’ t believe there ’ s systemic racism in the U.S.
I ’ m not going to go into a long riff on it.
” Thank you , Mr. Kudlow for understanding that no one wants you to go into a long riff on anything because you are a fucking idiot whose best advantage appears to be that you are a white man in a society that values @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added that he believes “ law and order is good for growth ” and then added , “ I mean what the fuck do I know about anything , really ?
” OK , fine .
He didn ’ t say the last part but he could ’ ve and no one would ’ ve batted an eye .
Kudlow ’ s comments came after a reporter asked Kudlow about the happenings in the world , you know the protest against systemic racism that Kudlow doesn ’ t believe exists and doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a white man .
“ I think the harm comes when you have very bad apples on the law-enforcement side .
What was done to Mr. Floyd was abysmal , ” he said , Business Insider reports .
“ I believe everyone in this country agrees with that.
” Kudlow was talking about the Memorial Day video capturing a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the neck of Georg Floyd for close to nine minutes until life was drained from Floyd ’ s body .
Floyd was pronounced dead at a local hospital and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since .
Here ’ s the exchange between Kudlow and the reporter : Kudlow added : “ I think part of this coming back together — the president is a law-and-order man .
Law and order is good for growth .
Law and order is good for families .
Law and order is good for people of all colors — it ’ s a unifying message , ” Business Insider reporters .
Kudlow is merely toeing the Trump administration line as Attorney General William Barr , aka Evil Fred Flintsone , and national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men who wouldn ’ t know racism it was in a taxi and passed their outstretched arms several times over–said they did not believe systemic racism was a problem .
But why should anyone listen to the voice of the oppressed when we can ask the fake economist what he believes about racism as a white man in a country that allows him to reach the highest levels of a field he doesn ’ t know shit about .

Larry Kudlow might be everything wrong with white America—privilege, Karenism and this administration all rolled up into one stiff suit.
Kudlow, who is currently the director of the United States National Economic Council, was once chief economist and senior managing director for Bear Stearns the investment bank for really rich white people and was also the economics editor for the National Review online. He parlayed that into a television career, having made regular appearances on all of the talk shows to talk about economics, and hosted a series of shows about finance, including America Now, Kudlow & Company, and most recently, The Kudlow Report.
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And Kudlow has done all of this with no formal economics qualifications. He doesn’t hold one degree in anything that has anything to do with money, the economy, addition, subtraction, eBay, nothing. In fact, his only degree is from the University of Rochester, where he studied...history, and yet here he is as the head of the National Economic Council in Trump’s administration. S o why not ask him about race, another subject where he is grossly under qualified to share anything?
Oh, and about his time at Bear Stearns, well, he was fired for a cocaine addiction, but that didn’t stop his upward trajectory at all. I don’t want to make light of Kudlow’s substance-abuse problem, but I just want to point out that even being in recovery for many people of color is a death sentence in the job market, but not for Kudlow. And now he’s being asked about racism in America.
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Kudlow, the economic guy with no degree in economics but who reportedly did stay at a Holiday Inn Express, said: “I don’t believe there’s systemic racism in the U.S. I’m not going to go into a long riff on it.”
Thank you, Mr. Kudlow for understanding that no one wants you to go into a long riff on anything because you are a fucking idiot whose best advantage appears to be that you are a white man in a society that values white men over everything.
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Kudlow also added that he believes “law and order is good for growth” and then added, “I mean what the fuck do I know about anything, really?”
OK, fine. He didn’t say the last part but he could’ve and no one would’ve batted an eye. Kudlow’s comments came after a reporter asked Kudlow about the happenings in the world, you know the protest against systemic racism that Kudlow doesn’t believe exists and doesn’t have to because he’s a white man.
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“I think the harm comes when you have very bad apples on the law-enforcement side. What was done to Mr. Floyd was abysmal,” he said, Business Insider reports. “I believe everyone in this country agrees with that.”
Kudlow was talking about the Memorial Day video capturing a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the neck of Georg Floyd for close to nine minutes until life was drained from Floyd’s body. Floyd was pronounced dead at a local hospital and protests have ensued across the globe ever since.
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Here’s the exchange between Kudlow and the reporter:
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Kudlow added: “I think part of this coming back together — the president is a law-and-order man. Law and order is good for growth. Law and order is good for families. Law and order is good for people of all colors — it’s a unifying message,” Business Insider reporters.
Kudlow is merely toeing the Trump administration line as Attorney General William Barr, aka Evil Fred Flintsone, and national security adviser Robert O’Brien–both white men who wouldn’t know racism it was in a taxi and passed their outstretched arms several times over–said they did not believe systemic racism was a problem.
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From Business Insider:
But experts say that Black Americans face vast economic inequalities in wages, household wealth, and employment rates, which has greatly reduced their financial security and denied them a fair shot at prosperity. “Racism generates exclusion, discrimination, oppression, exploitation in a number of ways,” Valerie Wilson, the director of the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute’s program on race, ethnicity, and the economy. “It’s not just physical violence.” About half of all Black adults are employed in the US, according to the Labor Department. In the latest jobs report, the unemployment rate for white Americans dropped nearly 2 percentage points, while it ticked upward for Black Americans. About 75% of Americans who were polled by Monmouth University said they believed racial discrimination was a big problem in the US.
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But why should anyone listen to the voice of the oppressed when we can ask the fake economist what he believes about racism as a white man in a country that allows him to reach the highest levels of a field he doesn’t know shit about.


theroot--2020-06-11--Ohio Lawmaker Wondered Out Loud If ‘Colored’ Folks Are Hit Harder By COVID-19 Because They Don’t Was

Ohio Lawmaker Wondered Out Loud If ‘Colored’ Folks Are Hit Harder By COVID-19 Because They Don’t Wash Their Hands Properly

I know this Ohio state lawmaker didn ’ t fix his thin-lips to imply that ... Ohhhh lawd , I can ’ t even type as the spirit of my ancestors is burning through me chanting , “ We don ’ t fuck with y ’ all potlucks !
” I ’ m going to have to chant my way through this one , but I know good and goddamn well that this obese white mass of “ fuck y ’ all mean y ’ all don ’ t wash your legs ?
” did not , in Crispus Attucks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our lord and “ You about to lose yo job , ” fix his mouth to say that the “ colored population ” might be hit harder by the coronavirus because they “ don ’ t wash their hands as well as other groups ” during a hearing on whether to declare racism a public health crisis , The Hill reports .
I will be back , I need to sage our computer screens : Ohio state Sen. Steve Huffman , who is also a fucking emergency room physician , “ asked the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing why African Americans are being disproportionately impacted by the pandemic , ” the Dayton Daily News reported .
“ My point is I understand African Americans have a higher incidence of chronic conditions and it makes them more susceptible to death from COVID , ” Huffman said .
“ But why doesn ’ t it make them more susceptible to just get COVID ?
” “ Could it just be that African Americans or the colored population do not wash their hands as well as other groups or wear a mask or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be the explanation of the higher incidence ?
” Ohio Commission on Minority Health Director Angela Dawson , who is black , quickly called Huffman a stone-cold bitch and then invited him to come inspect her hands for cleanliness so she could give him that work explained to the dumbass emergency room physician that he doesn ’ t know what the fuck he ’ s talking about .
“ That is not the opinion of leading medical experts in this country , ” Dawson said , noting that the coronavirus “ impacts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chronic conditions more vulnerable to the illness , ” the Hill reports .
Ohio Legislative Black Caucus President Stephanie Howse ( D ) told the Daily News that this is exactly what we are talking about when black folks speak on systematic racism .
“ He highlights what racism is from a systematic perspective .
He ’ s a full legislator but beyond that , professionally , he ’ s a doctor , ” Howse said .
“ When we talk about the health disparities that happen because black folks aren ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they aren ’ t given the treatment that they need .
Do you think that someone who acknowledges the ‘ coloreds ’ is going to give the love and care that people need when they come through those doors ?
” Howse added that Huffman ’ s statement implied that African Americans are dirty or not smart enough to comprehend that following the guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 includes washing hands .
“ This right here is the underlying implicit bias/covert racism that was in the question , ” State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Huffman was implicating that Black people are less hygienic or clean , “ which clearly isn ’ t the truth.
” But it ’ s not us , it ’ s y ’ all that had… Managing Editor Genetta Adams : Stephen , do not bring up the washcloth thing .
Me : But it was a tweet .
GA : We will not wade in these waters .
Me : You mean these dirty washcloth-less bathtub waters ?
*runs from the room before she can throw something at me .
* Huffman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he mentioned that black people or the “ coloreds ” as he put it , don ’ t wash their hands , he didn ’ t mean that they were dirty and everyone just misunderstood him .
“ I was trying to focus on why COVID-19 affects people of color at a higher rate since we really do not know all the reasons , ” he told the Dayton Daily News .
Huffman also issued a statement to The Washington Post late Wednesday , claiming his words “ taken out of context ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ people of color ” and “ colored population ” were similar ; he didn ’ t clear up the dirty black folks part , though .
“ People of color would have been better , but they seem to be interchangeable , ” he said .
No .
The .
Fuck .
They .
Aren ’ t .
He also dismissed concerns about his role as a practicing doctor .
“ Anybody that comes into any emergency room , I give them the very best care regardless of what race they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports .
On Thursday , Huffman sent another statement to CNN trying to clear this shit up again .
“ Regrettably , I asked a question in an unintentionally awkward way that was perceived as hurtful and was exactly the opposite of what I meant , ” he said .
Which is another way of saying , “ Sorry for the way you heard the fucked up question I asked.
” And this is why no person of color ( and I mean this in the most global way possible ) fucks with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

He didn’t do that.
I know this Ohio state lawmaker didn’t fix his thin-lips to imply that...
Ohhhh lawd, I can’t even type as the spirit of my ancestors is burning through me chanting, “We don’t fuck with y’all potlucks!”
I’m going to have to chant my way through this one, but I know good and goddamn well that this obese white mass of “fuck y’all mean y’all don’t wash your legs?” did not, in Crispus Attucks’ America, in the year of our lord and “You about to lose yo job,” fix his mouth to say that the “colored population” might be hit harder by the coronavirus because they “don’t wash their hands as well as other groups” during a hearing on whether to declare racism a public health crisis, The Hill reports.
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I will be back, I need to sage our computer screens:
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Ohio state Sen. Steve Huffman, who is also a fucking emergency room physician, “asked the question during a state Senate Health Committee hearing why African Americans are being disproportionately impacted by the pandemic,” the Dayton Daily News reported.
“My point is I understand African Americans have a higher incidence of chronic conditions and it makes them more susceptible to death from COVID,” Huffman said. “But why doesn’t it make them more susceptible to just get COVID?”
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“Could it just be that African Americans or the colored population do not wash their hands as well as other groups or wear a mask or do not socially distance themselves? That could be the explanation of the higher incidence?”
Ohio Commission on Minority Health Director Angela Dawson, who is black, quickly called Huffman a stone-cold bitch and then invited him to come inspect her hands for cleanliness so she could give him that work explained to the dumbass emergency room physician that he doesn’t know what the fuck he’s talking about.
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“That is not the opinion of leading medical experts in this country,” Dawson said, noting that the coronavirus “impacts the respiratory system and makes those with chronic conditions more vulnerable to the illness,” the Hill reports.
Ohio Legislative Black Caucus President Stephanie Howse (D) told the Daily News that this is exactly what we are talking about when black folks speak on systematic racism.
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“He highlights what racism is from a systematic perspective. He’s a full legislator but beyond that, professionally, he’s a doctor,” Howse said.
“When we talk about the health disparities that happen because black folks aren’t believed when they’re actually hurt, they aren’t given the treatment that they need. Do you think that someone who acknowledges the ‘coloreds’ is going to give the love and care that people need when they come through those doors?”
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Howse added that Huffman’s statement implied that African Americans are dirty or not smart enough to comprehend that following the guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 includes washing hands.
“This right here is the underlying implicit bias/covert racism that was in the question,” State Rep. Erica Crawley (D) said Huffman was implicating that Black people are less hygienic or clean, “which clearly isn’t the truth.”
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But it’s not us, it’s y’all that had…
Managing Editor Genetta Adams: Stephen, do not bring up the washcloth thing.
Me: But it was a tweet.
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GA: We will not wade in these waters.
Me: You mean these dirty washcloth-less bathtub waters? *runs from the room before she can throw something at me.*
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Huffman, of course, explained that when he mentioned that black people or the “coloreds” as he put it, don’t wash their hands, he didn’t mean that they were dirty and everyone just misunderstood him.
“I was trying to focus on why COVID-19 affects people of color at a higher rate since we really do not know all the reasons,” he told the Dayton Daily News. Huffman also issued a statement to The Washington Post late Wednesday, claiming his words “taken out of context” and said that he thought the phrases “people of color” and “colored population” were similar; he didn’t clear up the dirty black folks part, though.
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“People of color would have been better, but they seem to be interchangeable,” he said.
No. The. Fuck. They. Aren’t.
He also dismissed concerns about his role as a practicing doctor.
“Anybody that comes into any emergency room, I give them the very best care regardless of what race they are,” he said, the Hill reports.
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On Thursday, Huffman sent another statement to CNN trying to clear this shit up again.
“Regrettably, I asked a question in an unintentionally awkward way that was perceived as hurtful and was exactly the opposite of what I meant,” he said. Which is another way of saying, “Sorry for the way you heard the fucked up question I asked.”
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And this is why no person of color (and I mean this in the most global way possible) fucks with Linda’s macaroni salad. Ever.


theroot--2020-06-11--Da 5 Bloods: Spike Lee on Black MAGA Supporters Drinking the 'Orange Kool-Aid' From 'Agent Orange'

Making a film about black soldiers in the Vietnam War is always relevant as there isn ’ t as much spotlight on them as it is their white counterparts , but Spike Lee ’ s latest joint , Da 5 Bloods is even more timely than any of us could ’ ve imagined .
Here ’ s what ’ s going down in the film , per Netflix ’ s press release : From Academy Award Winner Spike Lee comes a New Joint : the story of four African American Vets — Paul ( Delroy Lindo ) , Otis ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lewis ) , and Melvin ( Isiah Whitlock , Jr. ) — who return to Vietnam .
Searching for the remains of their fallen Squad Leader ( Chadwick Boseman ) and the promise of buried treasure , our heroes , joined by Paul ’ s concerned son ( Jonathan Majors ) , battle forces of Man and Nature — while confronted by the lasting ravages of The Immorality of The Vietnam War .
Lindo , who gives a particularly standout performance in a film , portrays Paul who is a black MAGA supporter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though these guys have formed a brotherhood—and you really can ’ t get a stronger brotherhood than being in war with somebody , when you ’ re side-by-side and you depend on each other to lift , that ’ s a bond , ” Lee exclaimed .
“ But , at the same time , they all can ’ t think alike !
So , [ co-writer ] Kevin Wilmott and I came up with the most extreme thing that we could give to a character .
And what we came up with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a supporter of Agent Orange .
He drank the orange Kool-Aid .
And it ’ s so sad that brother is smilin ’ and grinnin ’ and he doesn ’ t even know how he ’ s being used.
” We all know who Agent Orange is .
While we shared a laugh over the name , Lee confirmed he borrowed his favorite nickname for President Donald Trump from Busta Rhymes .
“ I hope so , ” Lee mused , noting that the war against black folks started in 1619 ( shout-out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s what people are marching for all across America .
Black lives really matter .
If Black lives mattered , people wouldn ’ t be marching .
No disrespect to anyone who ’ s lost somebody , but I just can ’ t keep up !
It doesn ’ t stop !
” Check out the video below as Lee talks about the importance of black women ’ s stories and what the revolution looks like to him .

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theroot--2020-06-11--LeBron James, Trae Young, Jalen Rose Partner to Create Black Voting Rights Initiative, More Than a V

LeBron James, Trae Young, Jalen Rose Partner to Create Black Voting Rights Initiative, More Than a Vote

With no desire whatsoever to just shut up and dribble , one of the most outspoken athletes of our time , LeBron James , is joining forces with other prominent athletes and entertainers to protect the voting rights of black folks in America .
“ Because of everything that ’ s going on , people are finally starting to listen to us—we feel like we ’ re finally getting a foot in the door , ” he told the New York Times .
“ We feel like we ’ re getting some ears and some attention , and this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a difference.
” That difference will take the form of More Than a Vote , a non-profit organization that will combat voter suppression and educate black voters on their rights .
Among those joining LeBron in this endeavor are familiar names like NBA star Trae Young , WNBA star Skylar Diggins-Smith and retired NBA star and ESPN analyst Jalen Rose , all of whom maintain that this initiative is unlike the celebrity voting drives or efforts that we ’ ve seen before .
“ Yes , we want you to go out and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to give you the tutorial , ” James said .
“ We ’ re going to give you the background of how to vote and what they ’ re trying to do , the other side , to stop you from voting.
” LeBron ’ s achievements on the court are vast , but at 35-years-old , he realizes that his legacy will be determined by his accomplishments off the court as well .
He ’ s always been much more than merely an athlete , and More Than a Vote provides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and spark sustained change .
“ I ’ m inspired by the likes of Muhammad Ali , I ’ m inspired by the Bill Russells and the Kareem Abdul-Jabbars , the Oscar Robertsons—those guys who stood when the times were even way worse than they are today , ” he said .
“ Hopefully , someday down the line , people will recognize me not only for the way I approached the game of basketball , but the way I approached life as an African-American man.
” Initial funding for this venture will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner , Maverick Carter , who have recruited the assistance of voting rights organizations such as When We All Vote and Fair Fight , as well as the counsel of former political strategist Adam Mendelsohn and Addisu Demissie , who spearheaded Senator Cory Booker ’ s 2020 presidential campaign .
The organization has also received commitments from Kevin Hart , NFL star Alvin Kamara and others .
“ There ’ s a lot of people that want change in the black community , ” James said .
“ If you actually don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you don ’ t have the mind set , there ’ s never going to be change.
” Considering the extensive voter suppression efforts that black voters in Georgia experienced on Tuesday , initiatives like More Than a Vote couldn ’ t come at a better time .

With no desire whatsoever to just shut up and dribble, one of the most outspoken athletes of our time, LeBron James, is joining forces with other prominent athletes and entertainers to protect the voting rights of black folks in America.
“Because of everything that’s going on, people are finally starting to listen to us—we feel like we’re finally getting a foot in the door,” he told the New York Times. “We feel like we’re getting some ears and some attention, and this is the time for us to finally make a difference.”
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That difference will take the form of More Than a Vote, a non-profit organization that will combat voter suppression and educate black voters on their rights. Among those joining LeBron in this endeavor are familiar names like NBA star Trae Young, WNBA star Skylar Diggins-Smith and retired NBA star and ESPN analyst Jalen Rose, all of whom maintain that this initiative is unlike the celebrity voting drives or efforts that we’ve seen before.
“Yes, we want you to go out and vote, but we’re also going to give you the tutorial,” James said. “We’re going to give you the background of how to vote and what they’re trying to do, the other side, to stop you from voting.”
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LeBron’s achievements on the court are vast, but at 35-years-old, he realizes that his legacy will be determined by his accomplishments off the court as well . He’s always been much more than merely an athlete, and More Than a Vote provides the perfect opportunity to empower our community and spark sustained change.
“I’m inspired by the likes of Muhammad Ali, I’m inspired by the Bill Russells and the Kareem Abdul-Jabbars, the Oscar Robertsons—those guys who stood when the times were even way worse than they are today,” he said. “Hopefully, someday down the line, people will recognize me not only for the way I approached the game of basketball, but the way I approached life as an African-American man.”
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Initial funding for this venture will be provided by LeBron and his business partner, Maverick Carter, who have recruited the assistance of voting rights organizations such as When We All Vote and Fair Fight, as well as the counsel of former political strategist Adam Mendelsohn and Addisu Demissie, who spearheaded Senator Cory Booker’s 2020 presidential campaign. The organization has also received commitments from Kevin Hart, NFL star Alvin Kamara and others.
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“There’s a lot of people that want change in the black community,” James said. “If you actually don’t put in the work or if you don’t have the mind set, there’s never going to be change.”
Considering the extensive voter suppression efforts that black voters in Georgia experienced on Tuesday, initiatives like More Than a Vote couldn’t come at a better time.


theroot--2020-06-11--Save $40 on Upstate Towels at Huckberry and Take Your Old Bath Sheets to a Farm Upstate

Towels are a hard sell .
You never know how much yours suck until you ’ ve retired your old musty bath sheets in favor of newer , cleaner ones .
Today Huckberry is selling Upstate ’ s bath towel bundle for $ 40 off .
Included in the set are two full-size bath towels , two hand towels , and a lone face towel .
Made in Portugal from a blend of 35 % jaspe and 65 % ringspun cotton , these towels yield optimal comfort from the moment you step out the shower .
A branded hanging loop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hook and lets everyone know you spent over $ 100 on towels .
According to the description on Huckberry ’ s website , the yarn has been treated to antimicrobials , sparing you the hassle of washing between every use .
Normally this Upstate towel bundle sells for $ 140 , but you can spend nearly 30 % less by taking advantage of this exclusive bargain .
While you ’ re at it , shop our always updated catalog of the best Huckberry sales and promo codes on offer over at The Inventory @ @ @ @ @ @

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Upstate Bath Towel Bundle | $100 | Huckberry
Towels are a hard sell. You never know how much yours suck until you’ve retired your old musty bath sheets in favor of newer, cleaner ones. Today Huckberry is selling Upstate’s bath towel bundle for $40 off. Included in the set are two full-size bath towels, two hand towels, and a lone face towel.
Made in Portugal from a blend of 35% jaspe and 65% ringspun cotton, these towels yield optimal comfort from the moment you step out the shower. A branded hanging loop keeps it from falling off your door hook and lets everyone know you spent over $100 on towels. According to the description on Huckberry’s website, the yarn has been treated to antimicrobials, sparing you the hassle of washing between every use.
Normally this Upstate towel bundle sells for $140, but you can spend nearly 30% less by taking advantage of this exclusive bargain. While you’re at it, shop our always updated catalog of the best Huckberry sales and promo codes on offer over at The Inventory’s new Roundups vertical.


theroot--2020-06-11--Thanks to Aurora James, Sephora Just Pledged 15 Percent of Its Shelf Space to Black-Owned Brands

Here ’ s to black boxes that aren ’ t performative : beauty emporium Sephora has become the first to accept the # 15PercentPledge proposed by designer Aurora James ( Brother Vellies ) , committing to devote 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned products .
“ What a difference a week makes , ” James wrote on Instagram .
“ A little over a week ago , I wrote an Instagram post and called on four of the biggest retailers in America to commit to a # 15PercentPledge .
That idea quickly became a movement and [ an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we are thrilled to announce that , of the four businesses we named , Sephora is the first to take the Pledge .
With unparalleled influence and power , not only in the beauty industry but in retail at large , Sephora is making a historic contribution to the fight against systemic racism , economic inequality and discrimination by taking this Pledge .
We commend their early leadership and look forward to working with them on their accountability and commitment as we join together in the mission to put billions back into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , James explained why Sephora was one of several major retailers—including Target and Whole Foods—that she specifically called upon when her challenge launched on June 1 .
“ Sephora is such a huge company , has so many stores , and is such a major touchpoint for so many women—and I also know how innovative they are , ” James said , later adding .
“ Sephora is such a huge business and their willingness to jump on board and do this in such a meaningful , holistic way really strips away the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might have ...
They are also committing to really sharing their strategies , methods , and goals publicly , so that will also lay a great roadmap for other companies to be able to follow.
” For those underwhelmed by the idea of 15 percent , the number is intended to reflect the percentage of black people in the United States ( which the Census actually estimates as just above 13 percent ) .
For a company like Sephora , which sources beauty from all over the world but currently only stocks a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Pat McGrath Labs and Briogeo among them ) , to make a deliberate effort to make their offerings reflect the demographics of the country is a reasonable request for representation .
And while the development will make it easier for those of us who prefer to # BuyBlack to do so when stopping by a Sephora , it ’ s also worth shouting out the black-owned marketplaces who ’ ve long been doing the work of promoting almost exclusively black beauty brands , like Marjani Beauty and Blk + Grn .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black beauty brands have responded en masse to Sephora ’ s online announcements , in hopes of being considered for coveted shelf space .
Sephora has yet to reveal exactly how they ’ ll be identifying potential brands , but in a statement emailed to Vogue , Artemis Patrick , Sephora ’ s executive vice president and chief marketing officer said : We were inspired to make the 15 % Pledge because we believe it ’ s the right thing to do , for our clients , our industry and for our community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than the prestige products on our shelves .
It starts with a long-term plan diversifying our supply chain and building a system that creates a better platform for black-owned brands to grow , while ensuring black voices help shape our industry .
We recognize we can do better and this pledge builds on our ongoing work to use our resources to drive meaningful and long-term change for Sephora and our industry .
Long-term change—as opposed to one-time statements and donations—is James ’ goal , as she told Vogue .
“ Part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an organization after I announced it as an idea was so that we could continue to stick around and actually hold them accountable and work with them in getting over the hiccups and the hangups that could come along the way ...
I think that ’ s the difference between these donation requests versus the 15 % Pledge , ” she said , calling out some of the more performative , but ultimately temporary measures taken by some of the other large companies she ’ s asked to participate .
James , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among fashion insiders , is well-practiced in inclusion .
H er brand helps sustain artisan culture around the world .
As a black woman coping with current events like the rest of us , she admits starting this new initiative while helming a business has been “ a strain , ” both emotionally and professionally .
Nevertheless , James is committed to this new cause , onboarding other industry leaders to assist her and also putting fashion retailers in her sights .
“ I ’ m not going to stop , ” she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about standing up for economic equality and racial justice .
People are like , ‘ Well , it ’ s a lot of work.
’ You know what ?
Black people in America have been working really hard for a really long time .
I don ’ t think that ’ s an excuse .
The time to act is now and I think that we are always going to remember the companies that stood with us and those that chose to stand silent in this moment because their silence is deafening .
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Maiysha Kai on The Glow Up, shared by Maiysha Kai to The Root

Here’s to black boxes that aren’t performative: beauty emporium Sephora has become the first to accept the #15PercentPledge proposed by designer Aurora James (Brother Vellies), committing to devote 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned products.
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“What a difference a week makes,” James wrote on Instagram. “A little over a week ago, I wrote an Instagram post and called on four of the biggest retailers in America to commit to a #15PercentPledge. That idea quickly became a movement and [an] entire organization. And now today, we are thrilled to announce that, of the four businesses we named, Sephora is the first to take the Pledge. With unparalleled influence and power, not only in the beauty industry but in retail at large, Sephora is making a historic contribution to the fight against systemic racism, economic inequality and discrimination by taking this Pledge. We commend their early leadership and look forward to working with them on their accountability and commitment as we join together in the mission to put billions back into the black community.”
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Speaking with Vogue, James explained why Sephora was one of several major retailers—including Target and Whole Foods—that she specifically called upon when her challenge launched on June 1. “Sephora is such a huge company, has so many stores, and is such a major touchpoint for so many women—and I also know how innovative they are,” James said, later adding. “Sephora is such a huge business and their willingness to jump on board and do this in such a meaningful, holistic way really strips away the excuses that a lot of other retailers might have...They are also committing to really sharing their strategies, methods, and goals publicly, so that will also lay a great roadmap for other companies to be able to follow.”
For those underwhelmed by the idea of 15 percent, the number is intended to reflect the percentage of black people in the United States (which the Census actually estimates as just above 13 percent). For a company like Sephora, which sources beauty from all over the world but currently only stocks a handful of black-owned brands (Fenty Beauty, Pat McGrath Labs and Briogeo among them), to make a deliberate effort to make their offerings reflect the demographics of the country is a reasonable request for representation. And while the development will make it easier for those of us who prefer to #BuyBlack to do so when stopping by a Sephora, it’s also worth shouting out the black-owned marketplaces who’ve long been doing the work of promoting almost exclusively black beauty brands, like Marjani Beauty and Blk + Grn.
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The response has already been overwhelming, as black beauty brands have responded en masse to Sephora’s online announcements, in hopes of being considered for coveted shelf space. Sephora has yet to reveal exactly how they’ll be identifying potential brands, but in a statement emailed to Vogue, Artemis Patrick, Sephora’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer said:
We were inspired to make the 15% Pledge because we believe it’s the right thing to do, for our clients, our industry and for our community. Ultimately, this commitment is about more than the prestige products on our shelves. It starts with a long-term plan diversifying our supply chain and building a system that creates a better platform for black-owned brands to grow, while ensuring black voices help shape our industry. We recognize we can do better and this pledge builds on our ongoing work to use our resources to drive meaningful and long-term change for Sephora and our industry.
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Long-term change—as opposed to one-time statements and donations—is James’ goal, as she told Vogue. “Part of why I created the 15% Pledge as an organization after I announced it as an idea was so that we could continue to stick around and actually hold them accountable and work with them in getting over the hiccups and the hangups that could come along the way...I think that’s the difference between these donation requests versus the 15% Pledge,” she said, calling out some of the more performative, but ultimately temporary measures taken by some of the other large companies she’s asked to participate.
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James, whose Brother Vellies brand is a favorite among fashion insiders, is well-practiced in inclusion. H er brand helps sustain artisan culture around the world. As a black woman coping with current events like the rest of us, she admits starting this new initiative while helming a business has been “a strain,” both emotionally and professionally. Nevertheless, James is committed to this new cause, onboarding other industry leaders to assist her and also putting fashion retailers in her sights.
“I’m not going to stop,” she told Vogue. “This is really about standing up for economic equality and racial justice. People are like, ‘Well, it’s a lot of work.’ You know what? Black people in America have been working really hard for a really long time. I don’t think that’s an excuse. The time to act is now and I think that we are always going to remember the companies that stood with us and those that chose to stand silent in this moment because their silence is deafening.”


theroot--2020-06-11--This Is Her: Writer Jas ‘JasFly’ Waters Dies at 39; Hollywood and Hip-Hop Insiders Celebrate Her Lif

This Is Her: Writer Jas ‘JasFly’ Waters Dies at 39; Hollywood and Hip-Hop Insiders Celebrate Her Life

On Wednesday afternoon , a dark cloud covered the Black Twitter timeline as news was released that Jas “ JasFly ” Waters ( NBC ’ s This Is Us , Showtime ’ s Kidding ) had died .
The official This Is Us writers ’ room account confirmed the tragic news in a tweet .
“ The entire # ThisIsUs family was devastated to learn of Jas Waters passing , ” the account confirmed .
“ In our time together , Jas left her mark on us and ALL over the show .
She was a brilliant storyteller and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deepest sympathies to her loved ones .
She was one of us.
” According to The Hollywood Reporter , Waters ’ cause of death has not yet been confirmed .
Waters wrote on the critically acclaimed show from 2017-2018 .
Born in 1981 in Evanston , Illinois , Waters racked up jobs across industries such as writer , author , director , journalist and television personality .
In a gorgeous moment of love and support , swarms of admirers , friends , peers and co-workers took to Twitter to honor Waters ’ vibrant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DJ D-Nice posted a caption of Waters ’ tweet on Instagram celebrating his evolved success during the self-isolation period captioning the pic , “ This hurts .
Rest peacefully , J.
” This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman also wrote a tribute to Waters , tweeting , “ This news took my breath away .
Jas was absolutely brilliant and had so many stories still to tell .
She made an indelible mark on our show and my heart breaks for her loved ones.
” “ It is with extremely heavy hearts that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life of our client & friend , Jas Waters , ” Waters ’ reps at Rain Management wrote in a statement via THR .
“ Jas was a talented & gifted writer , an amazing person , and a sweet soul who will be forever missed .
Though she is no longer with us , her impact will be felt for years to come.
” In April , Waters tweeted , “ I wonder what my next life will be like.
” We know one thing : it ’ ll be written beautifully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : 6/11/2020 , 7:30 p.m .
ET : According to People , the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner ’ s office has stated that Waters ’ cause of death has been ruled a suicide .
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide , please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK ( 8255 ) .

On Wednesday afternoon, a dark cloud covered the Black Twitter timeline as news was released that Jas “JasFly” Waters (NBC’s This Is Us, Showtime’s Kidding) had died.
The official This Is Us writers’ room account confirmed the tragic news in a tweet.
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“The entire #ThisIsUs family was devastated to learn of Jas Waters passing,” the account confirmed. “In our time together, Jas left her mark on us and ALL over the show. She was a brilliant storyteller and a force of nature. We send our deepest sympathies to her loved ones. She was one of us.”
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Waters’ cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Waters wrote on the critically acclaimed show from 2017-2018. Born in 1981 in Evanston, Illinois, Waters racked up jobs across industries such as writer, author, director, journalist and television personality.
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Per THR:
Waters also worked on shows such as Comedy Central’s Hood Adjacent With James Davis and VH1's The Breaks. She was a former columnist at Vibe magazine and appeared on camera in VH1's 2013 unscripted show The Gossip Game.
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In a gorgeous moment of love and support, swarms of admirers, friends, peers and co-workers took to Twitter to honor Waters’ vibrant life and the memories they shared.
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DJ D-Nice posted a caption of Waters’ tweet on Instagram celebrating his evolved success during the self-isolation period captioning the pic, “This hurts. Rest peacefully, J.”
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This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman also wrote a tribute to Waters, tweeting, “This news took my breath away. Jas was absolutely brilliant and had so many stories still to tell. She made an indelible mark on our show and my heart breaks for her loved ones.”
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“It is with extremely heavy hearts that all of us at RMG mourn the life of our client & friend, Jas Waters,” Waters’ reps at Rain Management wrote in a statement via THR. “Jas was a talented & gifted writer, an amazing person, and a sweet soul who will be forever missed. Though she is no longer with us, her impact will be felt for years to come.”
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In April, Waters tweeted, “I wonder what my next life will be like.” We know one thing: it’ll be written beautifully because it’s hers.
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Rest in power, JasFly.
Update: 6/11/2020, 7:30 p.m. ET: According to People, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s office has stated that Waters’ cause of death has been ruled a suicide.
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If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255).


theroot--2020-06-11--Thomas Lane, One of the Former Officers Charged in George Floyd’s Death, Is Free on $750,000 Bail

One of the four Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd was released from jail Wednesday after posting bail .
ABC reports that 37-year-old Thomas Lane—one of three former police officers accused of aiding and abetting ex-officer Derek Chauvin , who caused Floyd ’ s death by holding him down while Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd ’ s neck for nearly nine minutes—was released from Hennepin County jail at 5:08 p.m. Wednesday after being held on $ 750,000 conditional bail .
Lane , who was a rookie on the force , was being held on $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released on conditions at $ 750,000 .
He will be monitored during release , may not carry a gun and must not take part in any law enforcement activities .
On top of that , the Star Tribune reports that at Lane ’ s next hearing , scheduled for June 29 , the former cop—who was promptly fired along with the rest of the officers involved in Floyd ’ s detainment—will be filing a motion to have his charges dismissed , according to his attorney Earl Gray .
“ Now we can watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gray told the Tribune .
“ We will bring a motion to dismiss and hopefully it will be granted.
” Floyd ’ s death while in police custody sparked an explosion of nationwide protests and civil unrest .
Some of that tension appeared to have been calmed after news broke that , along with Chauvin , the other three fired officers would face criminal charges in connection to the incident .
Many people will likely be unhappy to learn that Lane is at home with his wife instead of in jail with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to post bail .
According to the Tribune , a fundraising website , that was raising money through PayPal donations on behalf of Lane , was recently taken down .
Before being removed , admins for the site were “ decrying the bail amount as unfairly high and also declaring that Lane ‘ did everything he could ’ to save Floyd ’ s life , ” the Tribune reports .
Gray told reporters that he doesn ’ t know how much money was raised before the site was taken down or who was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter—has his bail set at $ 1.25 million .
Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng , like Lane , are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter and have their bails set at $ 750,000 , the Tribune reports .

One of the four Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd was released from jail Wednesday after posting bail.
ABC reports that 37-year-old Thomas Lane—one of three former police officers accused of aiding and abetting ex-officer Derek Chauvin, who caused Floyd’s death by holding him down while Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes—was released from Hennepin County jail at 5:08 p.m. Wednesday after being held on $750,000 conditional bail.
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From ABC:
Lane, who was a rookie on the force, was being held on $1 million without conditions, but was released on conditions at $750,000. He will be monitored during release, may not carry a gun and must not take part in any law enforcement activities.
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On top of that, the Star Tribune reports that at Lane’s next hearing, scheduled for June 29, the former cop—who was promptly fired along with the rest of the officers involved in Floyd’s detainment—will be filing a motion to have his charges dismissed, according to his attorney Earl Gray.
“Now we can watch what happens next from outside,” Gray told the Tribune. “We will bring a motion to dismiss and hopefully it will be granted.”
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Floyd’s death while in police custody sparked an explosion of nationwide protests and civil unrest. Some of that tension appeared to have been calmed after news broke that, along with Chauvin, the other three fired officers would face criminal charges in connection to the incident. Many people will likely be unhappy to learn that Lane is at home with his wife instead of in jail with the other three former officers who have yet to post bail.
According to the Tribune, a fundraising website, that was raising money through PayPal donations on behalf of Lane, was recently taken down. Before being removed, admins for the site were “decrying the bail amount as unfairly high and also declaring that Lane ‘did everything he could’ to save Floyd’s life,” the Tribune reports. Gray told reporters that he doesn’t know how much money was raised before the site was taken down or who was behind the effort.
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Chauvin—who is charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter—has his bail set at $1.25 million. Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng, like Lane, are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter and have their bails set at $750,000, the Tribune reports.


theroot--2020-06-11--Buy Any Pair of Sandals at Cole Haan and Get Sunglasses 50% Off

Pair Any Pair of Sandals , Get Sunglasses 50 % Off | Cole Haan This is the Cole Haan summer @ @ @ @ @ any pair of sandals and get a pair of sunglasses for 50 % off .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ s styles are both included in this deal .
So if you do a @ @ @ @ @ purchase you will also get an additional 25 % off your sandals .
There are @ @ @ @ @ ladies available but only three for men when it comes to stra ppy footwear .
@ @ @ @ @ section , the options are much better for both depending on your fashion sense .
@ @ @ @ @ discounted qualify for this sale is pretty spectacular .
And I love a classic espadrille @ @ @ @ @ .
No codes needed and free shipping on all orders .
This deal runs until @ @ @

Sheilah Villari on Kinja Deals, shared by Jordan McMahon to The Root

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This is the Cole Haan summer starter pack sale. Grab any pair of sandals and get a pair of sunglasses for 50% off.
Women’s and men’s styles are both included in this deal. So if you do a his and her’s purchase you will also get an additional 25% off your sandals. There are over fifty styles for the ladies available but only three for men when it comes to stra ppy footwear. However, in the sunnies section, the options are much better for both depending on your fashion sense. The fact that sandals already discounted qualify for this sale is pretty spectacular. And I love a classic espadrille already marked down 33%.
No codes needed and free shipping on all orders. This deal runs until June 24.


theroot--2020-06-11--Gabrielle Union Options George M. Johnson's All Boys Aren't Blue Memoir for Series Development at So

Gabrielle Union Options George M. Johnson's All Boys Aren't Blue Memoir for Series Development at Sony TV

It ’ s Pride Month—and writer George M. Johnson has something additional to be proud of !
According to Deadline , Gabrielle Union ’ s I ’ ll Have Another Productions has optioned Johnson ’ s memoir All Boys Aren ’ t Blue for series development at Sony Pictures TV , where Union has a first-look deal .
The title of the memoir is a play on gender reveals and the heteronormative association of the color blue for boys and pink for girls .
It is also a nod to Johnson ’ s dad who was a cop and growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , beliefs surrounding queerness and blackness weren ’ t necessarily in line with one another .
Blue also signifies a nod to the Oscar-winning film Moonlight which was extremely influential to Johnson ’ s personal life .
He wanted to acknowledge the beauty of black boys looking blue in the moonlight .
Johnson tweeted the great news on Wednesday writing , “ I ’ m developing a TV series based on my book , All Boys Aren ’ t Blue .
Thank you Gabrielle Union.
” Johnson had tweeted a bit of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s so hard sitting on good news , but SOON you will see what I ’ m working on.
” Oop , now we know !
How exciting !
Union was , of course , pretty damn excited herself , tweeting , “ Soooooo excited !
!
Lets gooooooo !
!
” “ I always say that visibility and representation [ are ] a starting point .
What happens after you see us ?
What black queer kids need is they need support ; they need policies that speak to them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Johnson told The Root in a June 2019 interview .
Speaking of support , a Johnson-Union partnership makes even more sense as Union ( and husband Dwyane Wade ) have been public role models in what it means for parents to fully see and support their children , as we ’ ve all witnessed in regard to their transgender child Zaya .
“ Getting to work on this adaptation alongside LGBTQ+ ally and activist Gabrielle Union and her production company makes me incredibly excited , ” Johnson said in a statement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ not only a champion in the fight for supporting marginalized communities of color but the work she ’ s doing as a storyteller and producer is lifting every voice who hasn ’ t had the opportunity to be heard.
” “ Queer black existence has been here forever yet rarely has that experience been shown in literature or film and television , ” Union said in a statement .
“ Being a parent to a queer-identifying daughter has given me the platform to make sure that these stories are being told in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s memoir gives you the blueprint for that and more .
What I love about this book is that it not only offers a space for queer kids of color to be seen and heard but it also offers those who see themselves outside of that standpoint to be held accountable and help them better understand what it takes to truly have acceptance with someone who is considered other.
” “ The whole reasoning of the book was to allow parents to understand your child has a whole world going on outside of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to invest in that world with your child , ” Johnson recently told The Root , which featured an excerpt from the book this past April .
“ You can ’ t see the thoughts that your child is processing , and I wanted parents , and guardians , and teachers , and whoever read this book to understand this is just not about some salacious tale about my first time having sex , and molestation and sexual assault ; these are real-life things that are going to happen to our children because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children .
To deny them the opportunity to read about it is just a disservice to them because then they don ’ t know how to navigate it when it occurs to them.
” To prep for the TV adaptation , make sure you purchase a copy of All Boys Aren ’ t Blue where books are sold .

It’s Pride Month—and writer George M. Johnson has something additional to be proud of!
According to Deadline, Gabrielle Union’s I’ll Have Another Productions has optioned Johnson’s memoir All Boys Aren’t Blue for series development at Sony Pictures TV, where Union has a first-look deal.
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Deadline breaks down the book synopsis:
The title of the memoir is a play on gender reveals and the heteronormative association of the color blue for boys and pink for girls. It is also a nod to Johnson’s dad who was a cop and growing up in a “blue” household, beliefs surrounding queerness and blackness weren’t necessarily in line with one another. Blue also signifies a nod to the Oscar-winning film Moonlight which was extremely influential to Johnson’s personal life. He wanted to acknowledge the beauty of black boys looking blue in the moonlight.
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Johnson tweeted the great news on Wednesday writing, “I’m developing a TV series based on my book, All Boys Aren’t Blue. Thank you Gabrielle Union.”
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Johnson had tweeted a bit of a teaser on Monday, noting, “It’s so hard sitting on good news, but SOON you will see what I’m working on.”
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Oop, now we know! How exciting! Union was, of course, pretty damn excited herself, tweeting, “Soooooo excited!! Lets gooooooo!!”
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“I always say that visibility and representation [are] a starting point. What happens after you see us? What black queer kids need is they need support; they need policies that speak to them, policies that matter to them,” Johnson told The Root in a June 2019 interview.
Speaking of support, a Johnson-Union partnership makes even more sense as Union (and husband Dwyane Wade) have been public role models in what it means for parents to fully see and support their children, as we’ve all witnessed in regard to their transgender child Zaya.
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“Getting to work on this adaptation alongside LGBTQ+ ally and activist Gabrielle Union and her production company makes me incredibly excited,” Johnson said in a statement. “She’s someone who is not only a champion in the fight for supporting marginalized communities of color but the work she’s doing as a storyteller and producer is lifting every voice who hasn’t had the opportunity to be heard.”
“Queer black existence has been here forever yet rarely has that experience been shown in literature or film and television,” Union said in a statement. “Being a parent to a queer-identifying daughter has given me the platform to make sure that these stories are being told in a truthful and authentic way and George’s memoir gives you the blueprint for that and more. What I love about this book is that it not only offers a space for queer kids of color to be seen and heard but it also offers those who see themselves outside of that standpoint to be held accountable and help them better understand what it takes to truly have acceptance with someone who is considered other.”
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“The whole reasoning of the book was to allow parents to understand your child has a whole world going on outside of you, and it will behoove you to invest in that world with your child,” Johnson recently told The Root, which featured an excerpt from the book this past April. “You can’t see the thoughts that your child is processing, and I wanted parents, and guardians, and teachers, and whoever read this book to understand this is just not about some salacious tale about my first time having sex, and molestation and sexual assault; these are real-life things that are going to happen to our children because they are happening every day to our children. To deny them the opportunity to read about it is just a disservice to them because then they don’t know how to navigate it when it occurs to them.”
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To prep for the TV adaptation, make sure you purchase a copy of All Boys Aren’t Blue where books are sold.


theroot--2020-06-11--Kentucky Official Says Louisville Restaurant Owner David McAtee Was Killed by National Guard

Kentucky officials have yet to name the person who killed David McAtee , a beloved West Louisville restaurant owner who was shot and killed following a night of anti-police brutality protests .
But they do know that it was a member of the National Guard who killed him .
The announcement was made Tuesday by Governor Andy Beshear ’ s executive cabinet secretary , J. Michael Brown .
According to Brown , lab tests concluded that the bullet that killed McAtee was the same one used by the U.S. military , reports Kentucky.com .
The “ fatal shot came from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We have no doubt about that.
” McAtee was killed on June 1 in front of his restaurant , YaYa ’ s BBQ Shack .
Brown said at least 18 bullets were fired at McAtee ’ s direction , but he was killed by a single gunshot wound to his chest .
As Kentucky.com reports , video footage from that night shows McAtee grilling hot dogs and hamburgers outside the restaurant when officers and soldiers arrived to “ disperse ” a crowd that had gathered at a nearby store ( Louisville @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dusk-to-dawn ” curfew on the city that week ) .
Brown says he believes McAtee fired the first shot at officers .
Gunshot residue found on McAtee , as well as two shell casings from a gun found nearby , indicate that the restaurant owner fired his weapon twice that night .
But there is evidence suggesting law enforcement provoked McAtee to fire at them .
A video analysis of the incident by the New York Times published last week appears to show an LMPD officer firing first , shooting two pepper balls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of which almost hit his niece in the head , striking the door frame behind her .
McAtee then steps out his back door , twice , and appears to fire back before he is shot in the chest by a bullet and falls to the ground .
Two members of the National Guard and two Louisville Metro Police Department officers , Austin Allen and Katie Crews , together , fired their weapons toward McAtee .
Crews and Allen were placed on administrative leave while the case is investigated .
Gov .
Beshear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in after seven people were shot at a protest calling for accountability in the shooting-death of Breonna Taylor , who was killed in March by three LMPD officers .
Local TV station WLKY reports that the National Guard is expected to release a statement on McAtee ’ s killing soon , while b oth of the soldiers involved in the shooting have been pulled from active duty .

Kentucky officials have yet to name the person who killed David McAtee, a beloved West Louisville restaurant owner who was shot and killed following a night of anti-police brutality protests. But they do know that it was a member of the National Guard who killed him.
The announcement was made Tuesday by Governor Andy Beshear’s executive cabinet secretary, J. Michael Brown. According to Brown, lab tests concluded that the bullet that killed McAtee was the same one used by the U.S. military, reports Kentucky.com.
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The “fatal shot came from the National Guard,” Brown said. “We have no doubt about that.”
McAtee was killed on June 1 in front of his restaurant, YaYa’s BBQ Shack. Brown said at least 18 bullets were fired at McAtee’s direction, but he was killed by a single gunshot wound to his chest. As Kentucky.com reports, video footage from that night shows McAtee grilling hot dogs and hamburgers outside the restaurant when officers and soldiers arrived to “disperse” a crowd that had gathered at a nearby store (Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer had placed a “dusk-to-dawn” curfew on the city that week).
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Brown says he believes McAtee fired the first shot at officers. Gunshot residue found on McAtee, as well as two shell casings from a gun found nearby, indicate that the restaurant owner fired his weapon twice that night.
But there is evidence suggesting law enforcement provoked McAtee to fire at them.
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From Kentucky.com:
A video analysis of the incident by the New York Times published last week appears to show an LMPD officer firing first, shooting two pepper balls in the direction of McAtee, one of which almost hit his niece in the head, striking the door frame behind her. McAtee then steps out his back door, twice, and appears to fire back before he is shot in the chest by a bullet and falls to the ground. Two members of the National Guard and two Louisville Metro Police Department officers, Austin Allen and Katie Crews, together, fired their weapons toward McAtee. Crews and Allen were placed on administrative leave while the case is investigated.
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Gov. Beshear was responsible for calling the National Guard in after seven people were shot at a protest calling for accountability in the shooting-death of Breonna Taylor, who was killed in March by three LMPD officers.
Local TV station WLKY reports that the National Guard is expected to release a statement on McAtee’s killing soon, while b oth of the soldiers involved in the shooting have been pulled from active duty.


theroot--2020-06-12--TGIF Playlist: SZA Collection

TGIF Playlist: SZA Collection

This week marked the three-year anniversary of SZA ’ s legendary CTRL .
The album every black girl felt was @ @ @ @ @ collective diaries .
So !
I decided to put together a little playlist of her @ @ @ @ @ well as her features .
Let ’ s get to listening , being in our @ @ @ @ @ someone will lie and tell us our booty is getting bigger even if it ain @ @ @ @ @ Make sure to tune into Amazon Music Unlimited for the full version .
They ’ @ @ @ @ @ of FREE listens , and while you ’ re at it , grab an Amazon @ @ @ @ @ s only $ 1 on Amazon when you sign up for a one-month subscription to @ @ @ @ @ “ Garden ( Say It Like Dat ) ” — SZA And here ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Music for your enjoyment :

Ignacia on The Inventory, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

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This week marked the three-year anniversary of SZA’s legendary CTRL. The album every black girl felt was the musical version of our collective diaries. So! I decided to put together a little playlist of her jams from her E.P.s as well as her features. Let’s get to listening, being in our feelings, and wondering when someone will lie and tell us our booty is getting bigger even if it ain’t, ladies! Make sure to tune into Amazon Music Unlimited for the full version. They’re still doing 3 months of FREE listens, and while you’re at it, grab an Amazon Echo Dot, it’s only $1 on Amazon when you sign up for a one-month subscription to Amazon Unlimited!
1. “Wavy (Interlude)” — SZA ft. James Fauntleroy
2. “Garden (Say It Like Dat)”— SZA
3. “Broken Clocks” — SZA
4. “Warm Winds” — SZA ft. Isaiah Rashad
5. “Child’s Play” — SZA ft. Chance The Rapper
6. “The Weekend” — SZA
7. “9" — WILLOW ft. SZA
8. “HiiJack” — SZA
9. “What Lovers Do” — Maroon 5 ft. SZA
10. “Babylon” — SZA ft. Kendrick Lamar
11. “Stuck in the Mud” — Isaiah Rashad ft. SZA
12. “Love Galore” — SZA ft. Travis Scott
13. “Pretty Little Birds” — SZA ft. Isaiah Rashad
14. “Consideration” — Rihanna ft. SZA
15. “Caretaker” — DRAM ft. SZA
And here’s the completed playlist on Amazon Music for your enjoyment:
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Until next week, y’all.


theroot--2020-06-12--Save 67% on Comfy Pull-On Men's Shorts at JACHS NY

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• None Buy it now for $ 26 These shorts strike a much bolder look with a busy-looking leaf print that ’ s sure to stand out as summer heats up .
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• None Buy it now for $ 29 This looks like exactly the kind o f cozy shirt I want to wear right now , whether out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dog on the couch .
It ’ s a classic fit tri-blend shirt with red stripes , and you can save 5 0 % off right now with promo code KINJA50 .
• None Buy it now for $ 30 Embrace distinctively-placed stripes with this lightweight women ’ s Black Bell sleeve pullover sweater , which has a boat neck collar , striped bell sleeves , and is made from a blend of rayon and polyester .
Use promo code KINJA50 to drop the price down even further from its $ 78 list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 27 It ’ s high time to begin making additions to your summer wardrobe , and here ’ s one appealing option .
This twin -pocketed poplin short sleeve shirt has charming little flamingos all around it , and it ’ s 50 % off the $ 80 list price when you use the Kinja Deals exclusive promo code KINJA50 .
• None Buy it now for $ 40 Speaking of summer options , these Mint Hula print stretch chino shorts strike a similar look , this time with little hula dancers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We probably wouldn ’ t pair those two particular items together , but hey , you do you .
It ’ s down from $ 89 with the promo code .
• None Buy it now for $ 45 All of JACHS N Y ’ s new-season hoodies are 50 % off with the promo code KINJA50 , including this handsome varsity hooded henley .
This three-button , varsity-ribbed , kangaroo-pocketed hoodie drops down from $ 89 with the promo code .
• None Buy it now for $ 45 You ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which has pink fabric adorned with l i ttle white shapes that kinda-sorta look like razor blades .
Huh .
This one will only set you back $ 36 after the 60 % discount using the promo code above .
• None Buy it now for $ 36 Don ’ t miss the m assive savings on this zip-up shawl cardigan , which is $ 10 0 off the list price right now using the promo code above .
Also available in grey , as shown , this layering option will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nights .
• None Buy it now for $ 10 0 Here ’ s an amazing bargain .
This cozy Stone Waffle Sherpa Lined Hoodie is on final sale for just $ 20 , a massive discount from its original $ 99 price .
Even if you ’ re not likely to use it much in the months ahead , this is a perfect hoodie to stick in your closet for autumn and beyond .
Whether for work or play , JACHS NY ’ s Khaki Stretch Corduroy Pants are well suited for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 98 % cotton with just a hint of spandex to give you some stretch , and this final sale item is down to just $ 23 now .

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Featured Deal: Labor Day Sale
With Labor Day upon us, JACHS NY is bringing you one of the best sales year-round. For the annual Labor Day Sale, prices are being slashed on over 270 styles for up to 85% off sitewide! You can even get some styles starting at $10. And if the item doesn’t work out, then you can return it for FREE!
Why not snag items that are versatile enough to go from the office to your local bar (when it reopens that is) without missing a beat?
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The Grey Striped Linen TriBlend Short Sleeve Henley is made from a super soft, lightweight fabric. It has three buttons, so you have a variety of different ways to wear the garment. Plus, the henley body is such a classic look.
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The White Micro Print Stretch Poplin Short Sleeve Shirt is an ultra-flattering one-pocket short sleeve. With a button-down collar and inner chambray trimmings, this shirt is a great look to round out the summer. Note that the fabric stretches for comfort.
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Every guy needs a smart blazer. The Micro Brushed Stretch Herringbone Blazer has a double vent back and notch lapels. It also comes with shoulder padding and is half-lined with chambray. Note that it comes with six pockets overall and has functional buttonholes.
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JACHS NY is bringing you the Light Wash Stretch Denim from the online exclusive Denim Capsule Collection. It’s a stretch slim straight fit with a 13.5-inch leg opening. It even has custom metal hardware! Pair this with a button-down for a super sharp look.
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The Tan Stretch Chino Short is a classic cotton twill short cut in a standard fit. This pair is made with stretchable fabric for the shoppers’ comfort and mobility. Note that it is a Bleeker fit and thus has a nine-inch inseam.
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An update to the classic Oxford shirt? Hell yeah! JACHS NY’s Red Knit Oxford Polo has fabric that was engineered to create the perfect stretch and make you feel like you’re wearing the world’s most comfortable t-shirt. Note that this popover polo is accented with snaps, rather than buttons, and was cut with a classic fit.
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The Navy Straight Fit Stretch Bowie Chino is made with unique sateen finished stretch cotton fabric for the ultimate soft feel. The Bowie Chino also has a straight fit and is mid-rise with a slim, straight leg. Pair it with a polo to for a casual day on the weekend.
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The Light Blue Stretch Slub Chambray Shirt has the texture and versatility of denim but in a lighter fabric. Chambray is a plain weave fabric that is woven with colored and white yarn with threads alternating as they’re being woven. This shirt is the causal anecdote the casual button shirt but with added stretch and comfort for the summer.
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A short-sleeve button-down shirt is a casual, yet versatile wardrobe essential. The Green Block Print Stretch Short Sleeve Shirt is a classic, super comfortable piece that will be a great asset to you come spring. It’s 98% cotton for breathability and 2% spandex for stretch.
This story was originally published by Sheilah Villari on 03/27/2020 and updated with new information by Juliana Clark on 08/26/2021.