theroot--2020-09-28--For the Next Two Days Take up to 60% off on Almost 500 Accent Pillows at Wayfair

One of the easiest ways to redecorate or spruce up a room is an accent pillow .
It ’ s also relatively inexpensive which is a huge plus when wanting to revamp your home .
For the next two days comb through more than 450 accent pillows at Wayfair and find the perfect one or three to breathe new life into a dull space .
This is also a great time to bulk up your holiday pillow collection if you ’ re one of those enthusiastic people who start decorating November 1 .
Here are a few of Wayfair ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspiration and are unsure of the new motif you ’ d like to go for .
A fan favorite for customers are these Mccullough Square Cotton Pillows ( $ 18 ) .
They come in eight different colors so you ’ re sure to find one that matches your abode .
There ’ s also something very Twin Peaks about these and now I know you can ’ t unsee it .
You get the cover and the insert which means these are easy to clean .
These Kingman Cotton Throw Pillows ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 62 % off .
They come in three colors , all cotton , and have a soft cozy vibe to them .
While they are cotton just like the previous pillows these ones will need to be dry cleaned if you have an oopsie .
This Daysha Shag Cotton Throw Pillow ( $ 24 ) takes me back .
I had one just like this growing up except it was bright pink .
This one is obviously a little more demur but no less fun .
Take 54 % off this peacock blue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ machine washable .

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

Accent Pillows 2-Day Sale | Wayfair
One of the easiest ways to redecorate or spruce up a room is an accent pillow. It’s also relatively inexpensive which is a huge plus when wanting to revamp your home. For the next two days comb through more than 450 accent pillows at Wayfair and find the perfect one or three to breathe new life into a dull space.
This is also a great time to bulk up your holiday pillow collection if you’re one of those enthusiastic people who start decorating November 1. Here are a few of Wayfair’s top sellers if you need some inspiration and are unsure of the new motif you’d like to go for.
A fan favorite for customers are these Mccullough Square Cotton Pillows ($18). They come in eight different colors so you’re sure to find one that matches your abode. There’s also something very Twin Peaks about these and now I know you can’t unsee it. You get the cover and the insert which means these are easy to clean.
These Kingman Cotton Throw Pillows ($22) are another crowd-pleaser at 62% off. They come in three colors, all cotton, and have a soft cozy vibe to them. While they are cotton just like the previous pillows these ones will need to be dry cleaned if you have an oopsie.
This Daysha Shag Cotton Throw Pillow ($24) takes me back. I had one just like this growing up except it was bright pink. This one is obviously a little more demur but no less fun. Take 54% off this peacock blue one and no worries because it is machine washable.
Free two-day shipping on these items.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari on 9/28/2020 and updated by Gabe Carey with new information on 9/30/2020.


theroot--2020-09-28--The Miami Heat Know Exactly What Stands in the Way of Their Next NBA Championship: 'That Test Is LeB

The Miami Heat Know Exactly What Stands in the Way of Their Next NBA Championship: 'That Test Is LeBron James'

After the death of an icon , a global pandemic and months of uncertainty , the dust has finally settled and the NBA Finals will kick off with an unlikely pair of competitors : the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers .
I spent the entire season singing the Temecula Clippers ’ praises all while turning a blind eye on their inconsistent lineups , noticeable chemistry issues and troubling lack of intensity , because on paper—with five different players averaging at least 16 points per game this season—they looked like one of the coldest lineups ever assembled .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real deal from the jump .
After finishing the season 52-19 , they made quick work of the Trail Blazers , Rockets and Nuggets , dismantling each team in a mere 5 games with smothering defense and a height advantage that at times seemed almost unfair .
The Lakers are also killing their competition with a few underlying themes at play : perennial underachiever Anthony Davis is chasing his first ring , players like Rajon Rondo and Dwight Howard are chasing redemption , the entire organization is more motivated than ever to win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kobe Bryant in January , and LeBron is looking to further solidify his standing as one of the greatest to ever do it—and a fourth ring would greatly enhance his cause .
The Heat , meanwhile , has no business being in the Finals—if you let early playoff predictions tell it .
Entering the playoffs as a “ difficult out , ” Miami went on to whoop the Pacers ’ , the Bucks ’ , and the Celtics ’ asses in the first three rounds and only lost three times along the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve become the first No .
5 seed in NBA history to make the NBA Finals .
“ The main key , and it ’ s been like this for a very long time , if you want to win , you ’ re going to have to go through a LeBron James-led team , ” Heat All-Star Jimmy Butler told reporters .
“ At the end of the day , that ’ s what it normally comes down to , and that ’ s what we got to focus in on .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus in on him because he has so many really good players around him .
But you ’ re going to get the same test over and over again until you pass it .
That test is LeBron James.
” Prior to last season , King James made eight consecutive Finals appearances .
But thanks , in part , to a nasty groin injury , as well as a flawed roster , LeBron didn ’ t even sniff the playoffs in 2019 .
But a year later , armed with a revamped roster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completely overhauled coaching staff , LeBron finds himself back where he belongs on the NBA ’ s biggest stage—and the Heat is ready and waiting for that smoke .
Fielding a dangerous roster brimming with outcasts , rejects and other basketball vagabonds , Miami has the versatility and intensity that could derail the Lakers ’ plans for a 17th NBA championship .
Goran Dragic has yet to be extinguished in the playoffs , Tyler Herro has all the makings of an emerging star , Bam Adebayo is playing out of his mind , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on both ends of the court and seasoned vet Andre Iguodala is doing exactly what he was brought in to do : make huge plays in the playoffs .
And considering LeBron left the Heat for dead when he bounced as a free agent in 2014 , I ’ m sure Heat president Pat Riley would love nothing more than to obliterate the Lakers in the Finals .
Let us hope and pray the Heat are able to do so when the Finals kick off on Wednesday .

After the death of an icon, a global pandemic and months of uncertainty, the dust has finally settled and the NBA Finals will kick off with an unlikely pair of competitors: the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers.
I spent the entire season singing the Temecula Clippers’ praises all while turning a blind eye on their inconsistent lineups, noticeable chemistry issues and troubling lack of intensity, because on paper—with five different players averaging at least 16 points per game this season—they looked like one of the coldest lineups ever assembled.
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Boy, was I fucking wrong.
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The Lakers, however, have been the real deal from the jump. After finishing the season 52-19, they made quick work of the Trail Blazers, Rockets and Nuggets, dismantling each team in a mere 5 games with smothering defense and a height advantage that at times seemed almost unfair. The Lakers are also killing their competition with a few underlying themes at play: perennial underachiever Anthony Davis is chasing his first ring, players like Rajon Rondo and Dwight Howard are chasing redemption, the entire organization is more motivated than ever to win a championship after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant in January, and LeBron is looking to further solidify his standing as one of the greatest to ever do it—and a fourth ring would greatly enhance his cause.
The Heat, meanwhile, has no business being in the Finals—if you let early playoff predictions tell it. Entering the playoffs as a “difficult out,” Miami went on to whoop the Pacers’, the Bucks’, and the Celtics’ asses in the first three rounds and only lost three times along the way. In doing so, they’ve become the first No. 5 seed in NBA history to make the NBA Finals.
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“The main key, and it’s been like this for a very long time, if you want to win, you’re going to have to go through a LeBron James-led team,” Heat All-Star Jimmy Butler told reporters. “At the end of the day, that’s what it normally comes down to, and that’s what we got to focus in on. Honestly, we can’t just focus in on him because he has so many really good players around him. But you’re going to get the same test over and over again until you pass it. That test is LeBron James.”
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Prior to last season, King James made eight consecutive Finals appearances. But thanks, in part, to a nasty groin injury, as well as a flawed roster, LeBron didn’t even sniff the playoffs in 2019. But a year later, armed with a revamped roster that includes Davis as well as a completely overhauled coaching staff, LeBron finds himself back where he belongs on the NBA’s biggest stage—and the Heat is ready and waiting for that smoke.
Fielding a dangerous roster brimming with outcasts, rejects and other basketball vagabonds, Miami has the versatility and intensity that could derail the Lakers’ plans for a 17th NBA championship. Goran Dragic has yet to be extinguished in the playoffs, Tyler Herro has all the makings of an emerging star, Bam Adebayo is playing out of his mind, Jimmy Butler has been a consistent threat on both ends of the court and seasoned vet Andre Iguodala is doing exactly what he was brought in to do: make huge plays in the playoffs.
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And considering LeBron left the Heat for dead when he bounced as a free agent in 2014, I’m sure Heat president Pat Riley would love nothing more than to obliterate the Lakers in the Finals.
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Let us hope and pray the Heat are able to do so when the Finals kick off on Wednesday.


theroot--2020-09-28--Food for Thought: The Creator of the Iconoclast Dinner Experience Is Encouraging Us to Have an Impol

Food for Thought: The Creator of the Iconoclast Dinner Experience Is Encouraging Us to Have an Impolite Conversation

Of the many , many things we have been missing in recent months , the intimate yet communal aspect of the dinner party is high on our list .
With good food , a great guest list , and perhaps a few drinks ( if you ’ re so inclined ) , a well-curated dinner party hits on several levels , satisfying the appetite while stimulating the intellect .
Few know this better than Dr. Lezli Levene Harvell , creator and curator of the Iconoclast Dinner Experience ( IDE ) , of which The Root has been a longtime media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , we usually would ’ ve covered all of IDE ’ s scheduled events for 2020 , the series ’ sixth year , kicking off with its annual Chicago celebration , timed in tandem with the James Beard Awards , which celebrate the best in the culinary world .
A board-certified pediatric dentist and food enthusiast with excellent taste ( pun intended ) , Dr. Harvell , a 2018 Root 100 honoree , has demonstrated a keen eye for identifying top chefs of color , making her annual events not only hot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but often rare opportunities to sample the cooking of each year ’ s nominated and winning chefs—including previous Root 100 honorees Mashama Bailey , Edouardo Jordan , Kwame Onwuachi and many more .
The devastating circumstances of this year canceled the James Beard Awards—and accordingly , the planned IDE events in Chicago and at the James Beard House in New York City .
Perhaps this was for the best , as this year , there was no possibility of any honors being bestowed upon Black talent , as the New York Times reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held on Zoom in late July , a foundation staff member who had seen the final voting results raised a second concern : No Black people had won in any of the 23 categories on the ballot .
This would not have been a first for the James Beard awards .
The foundation and the restaurant awards committee had promised many times recently , though , to field more diverse slates of candidates .
Many observers saw progress .
This year , a number of Black chefs were named as semifinalists or nominees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final round of voting , according to people who were briefed on the racial breakdown of the results .
“ The message came through that they knew who the winners were , and the winners didn ’ t look like they want them to look , ” said one committee member , speaking on the condition of anonymity because of concerns about violating the nondisclosure agreement everyone on the panel is required to sign .
The irony that this would occur in a year in which racial justice has been at the center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost on Dr. Harvell .
Further proving her instincts for what the food world is craving , she ’ d already begun a conversation of her own : in August , she launched the IDE Impolite Conversation podcast , biweekly 30-minute conversations “ with different people and different perspectives , ” says Dr. Harvell .
The series is an audio iteration of her invite-only annual event of the same name , usually taking place in Manhattan each June .
Envisioning a way to expand the conversation beyond the 50-person secured guest list she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ downtime not usually afforded as she and her husband run her popular practice in Newark , N.J.—Dr .
Harvell saw an opportunity on air .
“ I felt like there were things that I wanted to talk about that I don ’ t necessarily think get the sort of in-depth coverage that the media outlets are giving it , ” she continued .
“ In this climate , it gave me the opportunity to kind of like , slow down , and focus on this .
And so , the IDE Impolite Conversation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s given me the opportunity to really delve into topics more than just once a year.
” As the title indicates , IDE Impolite Conversation is exactly that ; moving beyond a conversation simply about food , and expanding as this moment in history demands we all expand our thinking and consider how seemingly disparate components actually dovetail and feed each other .
In the context of a pandemic , that means acknowledging not only the economic devastation upon the restaurant industry but how Black businesses—which include Black restaurants—have been , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , one can ’ t discuss the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 upon Black and Brown communities without consideration of how environmental racism has rendered our communities and food chains the most vulnerable .
It ’ s an issue Dr. Harvell chose to explore in the first episode of IDE Impolite Conversation , explaining to us : “ If we ’ re talking about the impact of COVID-19 on communities of color , we started out with climate change ... because COVID-19 is really actually a climate change catastrophe ... climate change is impacting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all those things.
” Similarly , while Dr. Harvell has been in partnership with the James Beard Foundation since almost the genesis of IDE , she doesn ’ t sugarcoat the organization ’ s ongoing struggles with diversity and inclusion .
“ There is an access-to-capital issue in this country that [ narrows the ] pipeline for somebody to be able to be eligible for James Beard Award , ” she maintained .
“ That is an issue that ’ s going on with the James Beard Foundation , but we have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of what is happening , which is that there is an issue of access to capital for Black business owners , whether that ’ s a restaurant owner ; whether that ’ s somebody who trying to start an apparel company ... whatever it is , it impacts Black creators and impacts Black entrepreneurs , in general .
And we have to think about the pipeline of folks who are even able to be considered for a James Beard award .
Like why ?
Why is that happening ?
And that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I think that ’ s what people need to really think about , like , “ What ’ s the issue and why is there a gap in Black wealth ?
” These questions and more are explored in IDE Impolite Conversation , which takes place in two formats each week : “ deep dives ” each Monday , followed by “ On the Yard ” on Fridays , where topics are explored through the lens of HBCU students—specifically , Dr. Harvell ’ s two eldest daughters , Zuri and Nava , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s alma mater ) .
“ My daughters always have—not just them , but their friends—they always have , like , interesting takes on things that they want to talk about ... things that I ’ m not even necessarily thinking about , ” the mother of five laughed , before also acknowledging that having her daughters as rotating co-hosts an opportunity to gain insight into the mental health of what she calls “ the Trayvon Martin generation—which is the children who have grown up watching people die on their phone.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for IDE Impolite Conversation—the fight for Black lives , freedom and mobility ; cultural appropriation ; gentrification ; and the gatekeeping that largely shuts people of color out of an American food culture their ingenuity helped create .
“ You can not talk about using that word ‘ ethnic ’ , which is only ever used for immigrants of color—for their food , for their music , for their dress—like , Italian food is not considered exotic .
Polish food isn ’ t considered exotic .
but like , Jamaican food is ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Dr. Harvell .
“ We have to think about that and we have to think about democratizing .
“ I think that food is not just something that you ingest ; food is an integral part of culture , ” she continued .
“ The Iconoclast Dinner Experience series has always been about celebrating diversity and culture , and that has been through the lens of food .
But the Impolite Conversations events have always been about showing the intersection of food and other things—that has really been our opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t think that they ’ re a foodie ... Impolite Conversations have always been a way to show the intersection of that , and that ’ s what the podcast is , too.
” You can follow the IDE Impolite Conversation podcast now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify .

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

Of the many, many things we have been missing in recent months, the intimate yet communal aspect of the dinner party is high on our list. With good food, a great guest list, and perhaps a few drinks (if you’re so inclined), a well-curated dinner party hits on several levels, satisfying the appetite while stimulating the intellect.
Few know this better than Dr. Lezli Levene Harvell, creator and curator of the Iconoclast Dinner Experience (IDE), of which The Root has been a longtime media partner. At this point in the year, we usually would’ve covered all of IDE’s scheduled events for 2020, the series’ sixth year, kicking off with its annual Chicago celebration, timed in tandem with the James Beard Awards, which celebrate the best in the culinary world. A board-certified pediatric dentist and food enthusiast with excellent taste (pun intended), Dr. Harvell, a 2018 Root 100 honoree, has demonstrated a keen eye for identifying top chefs of color, making her annual events not only hot tickets for those who love upscale cuisine but often rare opportunities to sample the cooking of each year’s nominated and winning chefs—including previous Root 100 honorees Mashama Bailey, Edouardo Jordan, Kwame Onwuachi and many more.
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The devastating circumstances of this year canceled the James Beard Awards—and accordingly, the planned IDE events in Chicago and at the James Beard House in New York City. Perhaps this was for the best, as this year, there was no possibility of any honors being bestowed upon Black talent, as the New York Times reported last month:
At an emergency meeting held on Zoom in late July, a foundation staff member who had seen the final voting results raised a second concern: No Black people had won in any of the 23 categories on the ballot. This would not have been a first for the James Beard awards. The foundation and the restaurant awards committee had promised many times recently, though, to field more diverse slates of candidates. Many observers saw progress. This year, a number of Black chefs were named as semifinalists or nominees. But they had lost in the final round of voting, according to people who were briefed on the racial breakdown of the results. “The message came through that they knew who the winners were, and the winners didn’t look like they want them to look,” said one committee member, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of concerns about violating the nondisclosure agreement everyone on the panel is required to sign.
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The irony that this would occur in a year in which racial justice has been at the center of our national conversation wasn’t lost on Dr. Harvell. Further proving her instincts for what the food world is craving, she’d already begun a conversation of her own: in August, she launched the IDE Impolite Conversation podcast, biweekly 30-minute conversations “with different people and different perspectives,” says Dr. Harvell. The series is an audio iteration of her invite-only annual event of the same name, usually taking place in Manhattan each June. Envisioning a way to expand the conversation beyond the 50-person secured guest list she’s historically offered—along with some rare downtime not usually afforded as she and her husband run her popular practice in Newark, N.J.—Dr. Harvell saw an opportunity on air.
“I felt like there were things that I wanted to talk about that I don’t necessarily think get the sort of in-depth coverage that the media outlets are giving it,” she continued. “In this climate, it gave me the opportunity to kind of like, slow down, and focus on this. And so, the IDE Impolite Conversation podcast has really been great because it’s given me the opportunity to really delve into topics more than just once a year.”
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As the title indicates, IDE Impolite Conversation is exactly that; moving beyond a conversation simply about food, and expanding as this moment in history demands we all expand our thinking and consider how seemingly disparate components actually dovetail and feed each other. In the context of a pandemic, that means acknowledging not only the economic devastation upon the restaurant industry but how Black businesses—which include Black restaurants—have been, in many cases, irreversibly affected.
“We have to think about the pipeline of folks who are even able to be considered for a James Beard award...that’s the question that nobody wants to answer.” — Dr. Lezli Levene Harvell
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Likewise, one can’t discuss the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 upon Black and Brown communities without consideration of how environmental racism has rendered our communities and food chains the most vulnerable. It’s an issue Dr. Harvell chose to explore in the first episode of IDE Impolite Conversation, explaining to us: “If we’re talking about the impact of COVID-19 on communities of color, we started out with climate change...because COVID-19 is really actually a climate change catastrophe...climate change is impacting scarcity and how we farm, and all those things.”
Similarly, while Dr. Harvell has been in partnership with the James Beard Foundation since almost the genesis of IDE, she doesn’t sugarcoat the organization’s ongoing struggles with diversity and inclusion.
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“There is an access-to-capital issue in this country that [narrows the] pipeline for somebody to be able to be eligible for James Beard Award,” she maintained. “That is an issue that’s going on with the James Beard Foundation, but we have to really actually get down to the micro-level of what is happening, which is that there is an issue of access to capital for Black business owners, whether that’s a restaurant owner; whether that’s somebody who trying to start an apparel company...whatever it is, it impacts Black creators and impacts Black entrepreneurs, in general. And we have to think about the pipeline of folks who are even able to be considered for a James Beard award. Like why? Why is that happening? And that’s the question that nobody wants to answer. I think that’s what people need to really think about, like, “What’s the issue and why is there a gap in Black wealth?”
These questions and more are explored in IDE Impolite Conversation, which takes place in two formats each week: “deep dives” each Monday, followed by “On the Yard” on Fridays, where topics are explored through the lens of HBCU students—specifically, Dr. Harvell’s two eldest daughters, Zuri and Nava, both undergraduates at Spelman (also Harvell’s alma mater).
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“My daughters always have—not just them, but their friends—they always have, like, interesting takes on things that they want to talk about...things that I’m not even necessarily thinking about,” the mother of five laughed, before also acknowledging that having her daughters as rotating co-hosts an opportunity to gain insight into the mental health of what she calls “the Trayvon Martin generation—which is the children who have grown up watching people die on their phone.”
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It’s all on the table for IDE Impolite Conversation—the fight for Black lives, freedom and mobility; cultural appropriation; gentrification; and the gatekeeping that largely shuts people of color out of an American food culture their ingenuity helped create. “You cannot talk about using that word ‘ethnic’, which is only ever used for immigrants of color—for their food, for their music, for their dress—like, Italian food is not considered exotic. Polish food isn’t considered exotic. but like, Jamaican food is; Indian food is; Asian food is,” said Dr. Harvell. “We have to think about that and we have to think about democratizing.
“I think that food is not just something that you ingest; food is an integral part of culture,” she continued. “The Iconoclast Dinner Experience series has always been about celebrating diversity and culture, and that has been through the lens of food. But the Impolite Conversations events have always been about showing the intersection of food and other things—that has really been our opportunity to bring in the person who doesn’t think that they’re a foodie... Impolite Conversations have always been a way to show the intersection of that, and that’s what the podcast is, too.”
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You can follow the IDE Impolite Conversation podcast now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.


theroot--2020-09-28--Attorney Claims Kenosha Police Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake Was Trying to Prevent a Kidnapping

An attorney for the Kenosha , Wisc.
, police officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back on Aug. 23 is now claiming that his client shot Blake because he believed the 29-year-old was attempting a kidnapping at the time of the confrontation that led to weeks of protests against police violence .
In a recent interview with CNN , attorney Brendan Matthews said Officer Rusten Sheskey made the decision to shoot Blake , not just because of the knife police officers have claimed Blake was wielding , but because Sheskey feared Blake was going to flee the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ placed in his back seat .
It ’ s been reported that there were three children sitting in Blake ’ s car at the time of the shooting .
However , Matthews said in the interview that as Sheskey arrived at the scene , he saw Blake place one child in the back seat of his car but was unaware that the other two children were also seated there .
“ He ’ s got my kid .
He ’ s got my keys , ” Sheskey heard a woman say , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ representing the officer .
If Sheskey had allowed Blake to drive away and something happened to the child “ the question would have been ‘ why didn ’ t you do something ?
’ ” Matthews said .
The attorney ’ s comments to CNN come as authorities in Wisconsin announced this week that the results of an investigation by the state Department of Justice would soon be turned over to a retired police chief serving as an independent consultant for his review .
The consultant is in turn expected to forward the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ analysis intended to help determine whether criminal charges against Sheskey are warranted .
The officer remains on paid administrative leave .
Blake has not been charged with any crimes related to the confrontation—despite the fact that at one point he was handcuffed to his hospital bed as he recovered from his wounds , which reportedly left him paralyzed from the waist down—but Matthews insists that Blake was the aggressor that day , not the police officers .
Matthews told CNN that the current narrative surrounding the shooting is “ incomplete , inaccurate.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved police officers ’ accounts of what took place differ from that of Blake ’ s family members , attorneys and some witnesses .
For example , Matthews repeated claims made by Sheskey that Blake had a knife in his hand and “ twisted his body towards the officer ” before he was shot .
In the video footage that circulated on social media in the wake of the shooting , there is no visible weapon in Blake ’ s hand , but Matthews said a second officer on the scene , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw the knife .
According to Matthew , that officer claimed he also would have shot Blake but he didn ’ t have a clear angle despite his vantage point being clear enough to corroborate Sheskey ’ s story .
Blake ’ s attorneys and family members have repeatedly asserted that Blake was unarmed at the time he was shot and denied allegations that he fought with officers prior to shots being fired .
According to CNN , investigators have reported that a knife was found on the floorboard of Blake ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying Blake held the knife at any point during the confrontation .

An attorney for the Kenosha, Wisc., police officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back on Aug. 23 is now claiming that his client shot Blake because he believed the 29-year-old was attempting a kidnapping at the time of the confrontation that led to weeks of protests against police violence.
In a recent interview with CNN, attorney Brendan Matthews said Officer Rusten Sheskey made the decision to shoot Blake, not just because of the knife police officers have claimed Blake was wielding, but because Sheskey feared Blake was going to flee the scene with a child he had just placed in his back seat.
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It’s been reported that there were three children sitting in Blake’s car at the time of the shooting. However, Matthews said in the interview that as Sheskey arrived at the scene, he saw Blake place one child in the back seat of his car but was unaware that the other two children were also seated there.
From CNN:
“He’s got my kid. He’s got my keys,” Sheskey heard a woman say, according to attorney Brendan Matthews, who is representing the officer. If Sheskey had allowed Blake to drive away and something happened to the child “the question would have been ‘why didn’t you do something?’” Matthews said. The attorney’s comments to CNN come as authorities in Wisconsin announced this week that the results of an investigation by the state Department of Justice would soon be turned over to a retired police chief serving as an independent consultant for his review. The consultant is in turn expected to forward the case to local prosecutors along with an analysis intended to help determine whether criminal charges against Sheskey are warranted. The officer remains on paid administrative leave.
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Blake has not been charged with any crimes related to the confrontation—despite the fact that at one point he was handcuffed to his hospital bed as he recovered from his wounds, which reportedly left him paralyzed from the waist down—but Matthews insists that Blake was the aggressor that day, not the police officers.
Matthews told CNN that the current narrative surrounding the shooting is “incomplete, inaccurate.” What he really means is that the involved police officers’ accounts of what took place differ from that of Blake’s family members, attorneys and some witnesses.
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For example, Matthews repeated claims made by Sheskey that Blake had a knife in his hand and “twisted his body towards the officer” before he was shot. In the video footage that circulated on social media in the wake of the shooting, there is no visible weapon in Blake’s hand, but Matthews said a second officer on the scene, who he also represents, said he also saw the knife. According to Matthew, that officer claimed he also would have shot Blake but he didn’t have a clear angle despite his vantage point being clear enough to corroborate Sheskey’s story.
Blake’s attorneys and family members have repeatedly asserted that Blake was unarmed at the time he was shot and denied allegations that he fought with officers prior to shots being fired. According to CNN, investigators have reported that a knife was found on the floorboard of Blake’s car but have not released any reports saying Blake held the knife at any point during the confrontation.


theroot--2020-09-28--The 10 Best Deals of September 28, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of September 28, 2020

It ’ s Monday , September 28 .
The weekend is long gone ; the pandemic is still raging , and if you have a pulse , there ’ s a good chance you ’ ve paid more in federal taxes than Donald Trump .
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Reminisce about your pre-quarantine life via the virtual world by ordering a new Nintendo Switch Lite .
And rest your troubles on a fresh accent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re still looking for more material ways to alleviate your 2020 fatigue , check out Monday ’ s best deals overall .
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You don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stack of cash to get a decent TV , and you probably shouldn ’ t when there are plenty of affordable options that offer great picture quality .
That said , if you absolutely must have the latest and greatest specs , and you ’ re lucky enough to not worry too much about money , you can save a few hundred bucks on an 8K TV from LG right now .
This 75 '' 8K TV is 46 % off right now , bringing the price down to $ 2,149 using the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still a lot of money for a TV , and unless you absolutely need the best picture quality , you really could find a great TV for much less , but if you must hit that buy button , at least do so while you can save a little bit of money .
This article was originally published by Jordan McMahon .
As we await the arrival of the long-rumored Switch Pro , along with its dimensions and specs , it ’ s my opinion the Switch Lite is the best way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , before you denounce me in a fit of rage , put one in your hands for a few minutes of Mario Galaxy or Burnout Paradise and you ’ ll see what I mean .
Back in stock on Amazon in both Yellow and Coral variants for the retail price of $ 200 , you can do just that without getting swindled by a price-gouging third party seller .
The lightweight and truly portable handheld gaming console is reminiscent of the PS Vita hardware-wise , down to the actual D-pad as opposed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proper .
Though it ’ s admittedly disappointing there ’ s no way to output Switch Lite games to the TV due to hardware constraints , I haven ’ t missed the functionality since I traded up my launch day Switch for the bright yellow guy you ’ ll find here .
Since a lot of Switch games look better on other platforms , mobility is the system ’ s primary advantage anyway .
I haven ’ t regretted my purchase , and I doubt you will either .
This deal was originally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the easiest ways to redecorate or spruce up a room is an accent pillow .
It ’ s also relatively inexpensive which is a huge plus when wanting to revamp your home .
For the next two days comb through more than 450 accent pillows at Wayfair and find the perfect one or three to breathe new life into a dull space .
This is also a great time to bulk up your holiday pillow collection if you ’ re one of those enthusiastic people who start decorating November 1 .
Here are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sellers if you need some inspiration and are unsure of the new motif you ’ d like to go for .
A fan favorite for customers are these Mccullough Square Cotton Pillows ( $ 18 ) .
They come in eight different colors so you ’ re sure to find one that matches your abode .
There ’ s also something very Twin Peaks about these and now I know you can ’ t unsee it .
You get the cover and the insert which means these are easy to clean .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) are another crowd-pleaser at 62 % off .
They come in three colors , all cotton , and have a soft cozy vibe to them .
While they are cotton just like the previous pillows these ones will need to be dry cleaned if you have an oopsie .
This Daysha Shag Cotton Throw Pillow ( $ 24 ) takes me back .
I had one just like this growing up except it was bright pink .
This one is obviously a little more demur but no less fun .
Take 54 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no worries because it is machine washable .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
You really love it when we find these plant deals and honestly , we do too .
I ’ m very much a fan of succulents .
As someone who can be forgetful when it comes to non-animal living things , succulents have made me feel like a competent plant momma .
This five plant pack from Shop Succulents is 25 % off , will do the same , and brighten any space big or small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still hand-picked and fully rooted in two-inch pots from the plant experts .
This pack is specifically for Haworthia succulents but they are no less hearty from the other options .
They are simple to take care of and it ’ s easy to transfer to more decorative dwellings .
It ’ s a painless way to bring life into a bedroom or kitchen .
Shop Succulents guarantees each plant will arrive healthy and unblemished .
If they get to you in any way less than satisfactory a full refund will be given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be replaced .
These ship for free if you are a Prime member .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
A pearly white smile is the dream , right ?
I ’ m an avid coffee drinker so whitening kits come in and out of my life and I ’ m always willing to try I a new one .
This one crossed my path this morning and I ’ m intrigued .
With over a thousand happy customers this is one of Fairywill and Amazon ’ s best-reviewed products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take 65 % off this Fairywill Teeth Whitening Kit .
This kit has a 14-day treatment to return your chompers back to a pristine condition—or at least give the illusion of that .
In this box , you get 28 Delicate Whitening Strips .
The delicate ones are for more sensitive teeth , so while the formula is more gentle they ’ re still strong enough to remove years of stains .
The no-slip grip design always you to talk and be comfy .
It ’ s just three easy steps to an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and brush .
Simple , safe , and sure to brighten your day .
Make sure to apply code DRZQFXN2 to get the kit for $ 8 .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
What if you can get into your space with the touch of a finger ?
Well , check out this Eufy Smart Touch Lock .
It recognizes your fingerprint in 0.3 seconds and will unlock your door in one second .
You have four ways to unlock your door—with your finger , the Eufy security app @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or actual physical key .
The lock itself can withstand all types of weather , and does not connect through WiFi , which means your privacy is protected just as much as your house .
Lastly , with the promo code PREPD15999 , it ’ ll bring the price down to $ 160 , which is about 20 % off the list price .
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
As the bewitching month approaches what better way to usher in the spookiest time of year than with the Little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pals at Ella Paradis are giving it to you for practically nothing too .
With the code , SPICY grab it now for just $ 18 .
That ’ s 60 % off the original price .
This bullet vibe is as wicked as it is adorable .
Channel your dark side in a discrete and clever manner .
This smooth silicone little satan vibe has ten different settings and will be as naughty as you want to .
Easy to use as it has one button and it ’ s splash-proof for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need AAA batteries but it ’ ll be worth it when get to dance with diablo .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
I was out at brunch this weekend with a few friends and not once but twice someone in our group had a mask mishap .
One friend had hers blow off the table while the over dropped his and it ripped .
We were extremely lucky to be at our friend ’ s restaurant where they brought them new disposables masks because neither of them thought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off this 200-Pack of Individually Wrapped 3-Ply Disposable Masks and never be in a bind again .
You ’ ll receive four boxes each with fifty individually wrapped masks , which is a dream so no excess on not carrying extra for you or a friend .
Made from non-woven fabric on the outside , filter fabric in the middle , and soft tissue fabric that touches your face these are comfortable and non-scratchy .
The adjustable aluminum nosepiece helps position it just so both for comfort and if you ’ re a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for non-medical issues but they are certified by both the FDA and CE .
This is a great box if you burn through these masks but also good to bring a few extra when you head out .
Be that mom friend to make sure everyone is covered .
If you ’ ve read a few of our pieces on SideDeal before and you like what you ’ ve seen they offer a $ 5 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many .
Otherwise , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 8 .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
This is a 72 % discount on the bObsweep PetHair Robot Vacuum today only !
This is a great deal is you have one or multiple shaggy shedding pets and floors crying out for care .
It ’ s a lot to be constantly wiping , sweeping , vacuuming up fur and even though we are at home more it ’ s a chore no one wants to do .
The PetHair Vision Vac is user-friendly with minimal buttons and easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it knows when its battery is low and scurries back to the charging station so it won ’ t be left abandoned in the middle of an unfinished fur filled room .
Let this cute robo vac take away the headache of dander covered floors and save $ 480 off its usual price too .
They come in Rouge and Champagne ( pictured above ) as color options .
The deal runs until the end of the day or until they ’ re out of stock .
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Monday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
It’s Monday, September 28. The weekend is long gone; the pandemic is still raging, and if you have a pulse, there’s a good chance you’ve paid more in federal taxes than Donald Trump. In response, we at Kinja Deals are here to help you save as much of your taxable income as possible! Grab a free bag of Atlas Coffee. Reminisce about your pre-quarantine life via the virtual world by ordering a new Nintendo Switch Lite. And rest your troubles on a fresh accent pillow from Wayfair.
If you’re still looking for more material ways to alleviate your 2020 fatigue, check out Monday’s best deals overall.
#1: Atlas Coffee Club
National Coffee Day is Tuesday, so why not find a new brew to enjoy to celebrate? We even have a great deal for you right now to get your first bag of Atlas Coffee for free. That link should automatically mark your first bag down to $0, but you will need to cover shipping. If not, use code AtlasCoffeeDay20 at checkout. For me, the shipping charge was around $5. You can choose whether to get your bag ground and ready to go or as whole beans you can grind yourself.
This subscription, which you can cancel anytime, brings you a fresh bag of new coffee every two or four weeks depending on what schedule you set up. You can get caffeinated conveniently and on your terms by indicating your preference for lighter or darker roasts, or have them surprise you with each delivery.
Promo Code AtlasCoffeeDay20 Atlas Coffee Use the promo code AtlasCoffeeDay20
This deal was originally published by Elizabeth Lanier.
#2: LG 8K smart tv
You don’t have to drop a huge stack of cash to get a decent TV, and you probably shouldn’t when there are plenty of affordable options that offer great picture quality. That said, if you absolutely must have the latest and greatest specs, and you’re lucky enough to not worry too much about money, you can save a few hundred bucks on an 8K TV from LG right now. This 75" 8K TV is 46% off right now, bringing the price down to $2,149 using the promo code ASL250. That’s still a lot of money for a TV, and unless you absolutely need the best picture quality, you really could find a great TV for much less, but if you must hit that buy button, at least do so while you can save a little bit of money.
This article was originally published by Jordan McMahon.
#3: Nintendo Switch Lite
As we await the arrival of the long-rumored Switch Pro, along with its dimensions and specs, it’s my opinion the Switch Lite is the best way to play Nintendo games in 2020. Now, before you denounce me in a fit of rage, put one in your hands for a few minutes of Mario Galaxy or Burnout Paradise and you’ll see what I mean. Back in stock on Amazon in both Yellow and Coral variants for the retail price of $200, you can do just that without getting swindled by a price-gouging third party seller.
The lightweight and truly portable handheld gaming console is reminiscent of the PS Vita hardware-wise, down to the actual D-pad as opposed to the discrete up/down/right/left buttons on the Switch proper. Though it’s admittedly disappointing there’s no way to output Switch Lite games to the TV due to hardware constraints, I haven’t missed the functionality since I traded up my launch day Switch for the bright yellow guy you’ll find here. Since a lot of Switch games look better on other platforms, mobility is the system’s primary advantage anyway. I haven’t regretted my purchase, and I doubt you will either.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#4: Wayfair accent pillows
One of the easiest ways to redecorate or spruce up a room is an accent pillow. It’s also relatively inexpensive which is a huge plus when wanting to revamp your home. For the next two days comb through more than 450 accent pillows at Wayfair and find the perfect one or three to breathe new life into a dull space.
This is also a great time to bulk up your holiday pillow collection if you’re one of those enthusiastic people who start decorating November 1. Here are a few of Wayfair’s top sellers if you need some inspiration and are unsure of the new motif you’d like to go for.
A fan favorite for customers are these Mccullough Square Cotton Pillows ($18). They come in eight different colors so you’re sure to find one that matches your abode. There’s also something very Twin Peaks about these and now I know you can’t unsee it. You get the cover and the insert which means these are easy to clean.
These Kingman Cotton Throw Pillows ($22) are another crowd-pleaser at 62% off. They come in three colors, all cotton, and have a soft cozy vibe to them. While they are cotton just like the previous pillows these ones will need to be dry cleaned if you have an oopsie.
This Daysha Shag Cotton Throw Pillow ($24) takes me back. I had one just like this growing up except it was bright pink. This one is obviously a little more demur but no less fun. Take 54% off this peacock blue one and no worries because it is machine washable.
Free two-day shipping on these items.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#5: Succulents
You really love it when we find these plant deals and honestly, we do too. I’m very much a fan of succulents. As someone who can be forgetful when it comes to non-animal living things, succulents have made me feel like a competent plant momma. This five plant pack from Shop Succulents is 25% off, will do the same, and brighten any space big or small.
They ship from Amazon but are still hand-picked and fully rooted in two-inch pots from the plant experts. This pack is specifically for Haworthia succulents but they are no less hearty from the other options. They are simple to take care of and it’s easy to transfer to more decorative dwellings. It’s a painless way to bring life into a bedroom or kitchen. Shop Succulents guarantees each plant will arrive healthy and unblemished. If they get to you in any way less than satisfactory a full refund will be given or the plant(s) will be replaced.
These ship for free if you are a Prime member.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#6: fairywill Teeth whitening kit
A pearly white smile is the dream, right? I’m an avid coffee drinker so whitening kits come in and out of my life and I’m always willing to try I a new one. This one crossed my path this morning and I’m intrigued. With over a thousand happy customers this is one of Fairywill and Amazon’s best-reviewed products. Until the end of the month take 65% off this Fairywill Teeth Whitening Kit.
This kit has a 14-day treatment to return your chompers back to a pristine condition—or at least give the illusion of that. In this box, you get 28 Delicate Whitening Strips. The delicate ones are for more sensitive teeth, so while the formula is more gentle they’re still strong enough to remove years of stains. The no-slip grip design always you to talk and be comfy. It’s just three easy steps to an award-winning smile. Peel, apply, and brush. Simple, safe, and sure to brighten your day. Make sure to apply code DRZQFXN2 to get the kit for $8.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#7: Eufy Smart Touch lock
What if you can get into your space with the touch of a finger? Well, check out this Eufy Smart Touch Lock. It recognizes your fingerprint in 0.3 seconds and will unlock your door in one second. You have four ways to unlock your door—with your finger, the Eufy security app via Bluetooth, the electronic keyboard, or actual physical key. The lock itself can withstand all types of weather, and does not connect through WiFi, which means your privacy is protected just as much as your house. Lastly, with the promo code PREPD15999, it’ll bring the price down to $160, which is about 20% off the list price.
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#8: better love little devil bullet
As the bewitching month approaches what better way to usher in the spookiest time of year than with the Little Devil Bullet from Better Love. Our pals at Ella Paradis are giving it to you for practically nothing too. With the code, SPICY grab it now for just $18. That’s 60% off the original price.
This bullet vibe is as wicked as it is adorable. Channel your dark side in a discrete and clever manner. This smooth silicone little satan vibe has ten different settings and will be as naughty as you want to. Easy to use as it has one button and it’s splash-proof for simple cleaning. This buzzing Beelzebub will need AAA batteries but it’ll be worth it when get to dance with diablo.
Free shipping on all orders.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#9: 3-ply disposable face masks
I was out at brunch this weekend with a few friends and not once but twice someone in our group had a mask mishap. One friend had hers blow off the table while the over dropped his and it ripped. We were extremely lucky to be at our friend’s restaurant where they brought them new disposables masks because neither of them thought to pack an extra. Take 42% off this 200-Pack of Individually Wrapped 3-Ply Disposable Masks and never be in a bind again.
You’ll receive four boxes each with fifty individually wrapped masks, which is a dream so no excess on not carrying extra for you or a friend. Made from non-woven fabric on the outside, filter fabric in the middle, and soft tissue fabric that touches your face these are comfortable and non-scratchy. The adjustable aluminum nosepiece helps position it just so both for comfort and if you’re a glasses wearer. Obviously, these are for non-medical issues but they are certified by both the FDA and CE. This is a great box if you burn through these masks but also good to bring a few extra when you head out. Be that mom friend to make sure everyone is covered.
If you’ve read a few of our pieces on SideDeal before and you like what you’ve seen they offer a $5 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many. Otherwise, it’s a flat rate of $8.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#10: bobsweep pethair robot vacuum
This is a 72% discount on the bObsweep PetHair Robot Vacuum today only! This is a great deal is you have one or multiple shaggy shedding pets and floors crying out for care. It’s a lot to be constantly wiping, sweeping, vacuuming up fur and even though we are at home more it’s a chore no one wants to do. The PetHair Vision Vac is user-friendly with minimal buttons and easy to program. Like most robot vacuums it knows when its battery is low and scurries back to the charging station so it won’t be left abandoned in the middle of an unfinished fur filled room. Let this cute robo vac take away the headache of dander covered floors and save $480 off its usual price too. They come in Rouge and Champagne (pictured above) as color options. The deal runs until the end of the day or until they’re out of stock.
Free 2-day shipping on this item.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.


theroot--2020-09-28--In an Unconventional Milan Fashion Week, Versace Finally Brings Full-Figured Models to Its Runway

Much has changed since the last Milan Fashion Week in February , but while much of the fashion world has adapted to our socially-distanced reality by going virtual , Versace chose to make another major change to its traditional format : F or the first time in the luxury house ’ s 42-year-old history , plus-sized models walked the runway of its sea-themed show .
Precious Lee , Alva Claire and Jill Kortleve—all women of color—walked Versace ’ s catwalk on Friday .
Aside from further diversifying what has typically been a primarily Caucasian roster of models each season in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donatella Versace in a 2008 interview with Time ( h/t W magazine ) : “ Plus-sized women shouldn ’ t think of themselves as a size , ” she said .
“ They should think of themselves as women with rich goals in life .
Size doesn ’ t mean , really , anything .
You can carry your size with pride and dress in a way that you like.
” It was a lovely sentiment , but it would sadly take Versace 12 more years to make good on that statement of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notes , she almost seemed to contradict it the following year in a Vogue interview aggregated by The Cut ( tellingly titled : “ Donatella Versace Doesn ’ t Want to Design Plus-Size Clothes ” ) .
“ We do offer larger sizes at Versace ” she said .
“ I certainly wouldn ’ t want to do a plus-size line , as I have no problem with women of any size wearing my clothes .
I guess some styles lend themselves to being scaled up , while some others just don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the specific piece.
” While she ’ s not entirely wrong ( as a former plus-sized model , I concur : every thing ain ’ t for every body ) , what ’ s more damning is W ’ s allegation that Versace “ reportedly canceled a Versace for H & M shoot because the models looked like ‘ real women ’ ” in 2011 , because God forbid .
As of this week , that stance has officially been reversed , as Versace followed in the now-full-figure-friendly footsteps of Fendi , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the runway in February , hiring Kortleve and Paloma Elsesser ; Etro joined the movement this season , alongside Versace .
As the magazine also points out , as of late , Versace has been dressing the likes of Lizzo in custom styles , with Donatella boasting , “ I ’ m so proud to dress such an unbelievably talented woman , ” so perhaps this was a natural next step .
But whether this trend of inclusion is simply that or the beginning of curvier , more colorful Milan Fashion Weeks remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can watch the refreshingly melanated runway presentation below .

Much has changed since the last Milan Fashion Week in February, but while much of the fashion world has adapted to our socially-distanced reality by going virtual, Versace chose to make another major change to its traditional format: F or the first time in the luxury house’s 42-year-old history, plus-sized models walked the runway of its sea-themed show.
Precious Lee, Alva Claire and Jill Kortleve—all women of color—walked Versace’s catwalk on Friday. Aside from further diversifying what has typically been a primarily Caucasian roster of models each season in Milan fulfilling a promise hinted at by Donatella Versace in a 2008 interview with Time (h/t W magazine):
“Plus-sized women shouldn’t think of themselves as a size,” she said. “They should think of themselves as women with rich goals in life. Size doesn’t mean, really, anything. You can carry your size with pride and dress in a way that you like.”
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It was a lovely sentiment, but it would sadly take Versace 12 more years to make good on that statement of egalitarianism. In fact, as W notes, she almost seemed to contradict it the following year in a Vogue interview aggregated by The Cut (tellingly titled: “Donatella Versace Doesn’t Want to Design Plus-Size Clothes”).
“We do offer larger sizes at Versace” she said. “I certainly wouldn’t want to do a plus-size line, as I have no problem with women of any size wearing my clothes. I guess some styles lend themselves to being scaled up, while some others just don’t work. Sometimes it can depend on the specific piece.”
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While she’s not entirely wrong (as a former plus-sized model, I concur: every thing ain’t for every body), what’s more damning is W’s allegation that Versace “reportedly canceled a Versace for H&M shoot because the models looked like ‘real women’” in 2011, because God forbid.
As of this week, that stance has officially been reversed, as Versace followed in the now-full-figure-friendly footsteps of Fendi, who hosted their first plus models on the runway in February, hiring Kortleve and Paloma Elsesser; Etro joined the movement this season, alongside Versace.
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As the magazine also points out, as of late, Versace has been dressing the likes of Lizzo in custom styles, with Donatella boasting, “I’m so proud to dress such an unbelievably talented woman,” so perhaps this was a natural next step. But whether this trend of inclusion is simply that or the beginning of curvier, more colorful Milan Fashion Weeks remains to seen. In the meantime, you can watch the refreshingly melanated runway presentation below.


theroot--2020-09-28--Los Angeles Times Apologizes for Past Racism in News Coverage: ‘We Owe It to Our Readers to Do Bette

Los Angeles Times Apologizes for Past Racism in News Coverage: ‘We Owe It to Our Readers to Do Better’

For more than a hundred years , the Los Angeles Times has been charged with telling the story of a city—one that was seized from Mexico in 1848 and has , in the 170 years since , experienced no small number of demographic shifts and racial unrest .
In an op-ed published on Sunday , the Times editorial board acknowledged that it has regularly failed in that mission , particularly as it regards the stories of Angelenos of color .
“ While the paper has done groundbreaking and important work highlighting the issues faced by communities of color , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blind spot , at worst an outright hostility , for the city ’ s non-white population , one both rooted and reflected in a shortage of Indigenous , Black , Latino , Asian and other people of color in its newsroom , ” the editorial board wrote .
“ On behalf of this institution , we apologize for The Times ’ history of racism .
We owe it to our readers to do better , and we vow to do so.
” The op-ed comes as many newsrooms across the country , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , have had to publicly grapple with their shortcomings covering race and racism .
The Times article also accompanies a public letter from the paper ’ s current owner , Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong , vowing to increase diversity at the Times .
Together , they constitute one of the more substantial public “ reckonings ” by a major American news publication in the last few months .
“ The Times has also mirrored , and in some cases propagated , the biases and prejudices of the world it covers , reflecting and shaping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economic inequity , ” Soon-Shiong wrote .
“ Today , we are beginning the process of acknowledging those biases of the past and taking positive action to affirm a commitment that our newsroom will not tolerate prejudice.
” The Times ’ editorial board reflects on the history of the LA paper from its founding , noting that founder Harrison Gray Otis , while a “ Lincoln Republican ” who fought on behalf of the Union and opposed slavery , also actively used the paper to “ shape and dominate the region , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of rich , white settlers and business owners .
This chronology is a welcome tonic to a claim contemporary journalists often repeat : that neutral , “ objective ” stances are a bedrock of American journalism .
In fact , American media organizations have cycled through different styles , approaches and values throughout their history .
This chronology also makes clear why the paper missed such important stories as the great wave of Black migration to the city that helped reshape it , as well as the Times ’ expressed support of racist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Japanese Americans : “ the newspaper remained nearly entirely white in its staff , its readership and its outlook.
” “ Newspapers are described as a first rough draft of history .
But in truth , the first rough draft written by this newspaper—and those across the country—has been woefully incomplete , ” the editorial board wrote .
These include stories about the “ zoot suit riots , ” in which a mob of white U.S. servicemen , off-duty police officers and civilians attacked Mexican Americans and other ethnic minorities wearing “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the LA uprisings ; and President Dwight Eisenhower ’ s “ Operation Wetback , ” which used “ military-style tactics ” to deport Mexican immigrants , some of whom were U.S. citizens .
Institutional change came in fits and starts at the paper .
Its highwater mark for diversity didn ’ t come until the early aughts when the LA Times saw three Black editors on its masthead ( John Carrol , Dean Baquet and Janet Clayton ) and two Latinos ( Frank del Olmo and Andrés Martinez ) .
But even that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the Washington Post and CNN , have publicly spoken on their need to expand their coverage of race this year .
Large racial disparities in coronavirus outbreaks and COVID-19 deaths helped illuminate how race and ethnicity define lived experiences in the U.S.—leaving underserved and underfunded communities particularly vulnerable to the disease ’ s worst outcomes .
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of police , along with the high-profile killings of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor also highlighted the need for newsrooms to improve their coverage of stories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ components .
In July , CNN announced an expansion of their team covering race .
The Post announced more than a dozen newsroom positions focused on race and identity , as well as its workforce demographics .
The New York Times also committed to developing strategies to hire , develop , support and promote people of color within its ranks .
Summarizing its public apology , the LA Times wrote that , while a newsroom “ should not be defined by its failures , ” it “ must acknowledge them if it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Publisher Soon-Shiong , the paper ’ s first nonwhite publisher , said the national reckoning on race has led to “ welcome developments ” at the Times .
“ We are committed to change , both because it is just and because it is mission-critical for our business , ” he wrote .
“ Only a diverse newsroom can accurately tell this city ’ s stories .
Only a newspaper that holds power to account and uncovers injustice can truly succeed .
”

For more than a hundred years, the Los Angeles Times has been charged with telling the story of a city—one that was seized from Mexico in 1848 and has, in the 170 years since, experienced no small number of demographic shifts and racial unrest.
In an op-ed published on Sunday, the Times editorial board acknowledged that it has regularly failed in that mission, particularly as it regards the stories of Angelenos of color.
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“While the paper has done groundbreaking and important work highlighting the issues faced by communities of color, it has also often displayed at best a blind spot, at worst an outright hostility, for the city’s non-white population, one both rooted and reflected in a shortage of Indigenous, Black, Latino, Asian and other people of color in its newsroom,” the editorial board wrote.
“On behalf of this institution, we apologize for The Times’ history of racism. We owe it to our readers to do better, and we vow to do so.”
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The op-ed comes as many newsrooms across the country, including America’s most respected journalistic institutions, have had to publicly grapple with their shortcomings covering race and racism. The Times article also accompanies a public letter from the paper’s current owner, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, vowing to increase diversity at the Times. Together, they constitute one of the more substantial public “reckonings” by a major American news publication in the last few months.
“The Times has also mirrored, and in some cases propagated, the biases and prejudices of the world it covers, reflecting and shaping attitudes that have contributed to social and economic inequity,” Soon-Shiong wrote. “Today, we are beginning the process of acknowledging those biases of the past and taking positive action to affirm a commitment that our newsroom will not tolerate prejudice.”
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The Times’ editorial board reflects on the history of the LA paper from its founding, noting that founder Harrison Gray Otis, while a “Lincoln Republican” who fought on behalf of the Union and opposed slavery, also actively used the paper to “shape and dominate the region,” particularly in favor of the business interests of rich, white settlers and business owners. This chronology is a welcome tonic to a claim contemporary journalists often repeat: that neutral, “objective” stances are a bedrock of American journalism. In fact, American media organizations have cycled through different styles, approaches and values throughout their history.
This chronology also makes clear why the paper missed such important stories as the great wave of Black migration to the city that helped reshape it, as well as the Times’ expressed support of racist, xenophobic policies like the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans: “the newspaper remained nearly entirely white in its staff, its readership and its outlook.”
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“Newspapers are described as a first rough draft of history. But in truth, the first rough draft written by this newspaper—and those across the country—has been woefully incomplete,” the editorial board wrote.
These include stories about the “zoot suit riots,” in which a mob of white U.S. servicemen, off-duty police officers and civilians attacked Mexican Americans and other ethnic minorities wearing “zoot suits”; police abuse; the LA uprisings; and President Dwight Eisenhower’s “Operation Wetback,” which used “military-style tactics” to deport Mexican immigrants, some of whom were U.S. citizens.
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Institutional change came in fits and starts at the paper. Its highwater mark for diversity didn’t come until the early aughts when the LA Times saw three Black editors on its masthead (John Carrol, Dean Baquet and Janet Clayton) and two Latinos (Frank del Olmo and Andrés Martinez). But even that was short-lived.
Several mainstream publications, including the Washington Post and CNN, have publicly spoken on their need to expand their coverage of race this year. Large racial disparities in coronavirus outbreaks and COVID-19 deaths helped illuminate how race and ethnicity define lived experiences in the U.S.—leaving underserved and underfunded communities particularly vulnerable to the disease’s worst outcomes. The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of police, along with the high-profile killings of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor also highlighted the need for newsrooms to improve their coverage of stories where race and racial justice were core components.
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In July, CNN announced an expansion of their team covering race. The Post announced more than a dozen newsroom positions focused on race and identity, as well as its workforce demographics. The New York Times also committed to developing strategies to hire, develop, support and promote people of color within its ranks.
Summarizing its public apology, the LA Times wrote that, while a newsroom “should not be defined by its failures,” it “must acknowledge them if it is to hope for a better future.”
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Publisher Soon-Shiong, the paper’s first nonwhite publisher, said the national reckoning on race has led to “welcome developments” at the Times.
“We are committed to change, both because it is just and because it is mission-critical for our business,” he wrote. “Only a diverse newsroom can accurately tell this city’s stories. Only a newspaper that holds power to account and uncovers injustice can truly succeed.”


theroot--2020-09-28--Yamiche Alcindor Named the 2020 Gwen Ifill Award Recipient by the International Women’s Media Founda

Yamiche Alcindor Named the 2020 Gwen Ifill Award Recipient by the International Women’s Media Foundation

As a White House correspondent for the PBS NewsHour and a political contributor for NBC News and MSNBC , Yamiche Alcindor has fearlessly and consistently challenged Trump and his minions on their dangerous rhetoric and outright lies , helping to maintain the credibility of journalism amid an administration bolstering itself on the falsehood of “ fake news.
” On Monday , the 2020 Root 100 honoree was honored yet again for her tenacity and always-intersectional lens on American politics , as she was named the recipient of the fourth annual 2020 IWMF Gwen Ifill Award by the International Women ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Through countless attacks , Yamiche remains focused on the pursuit of the truth , ” said Elisa Lees Muñoz , executive director of the IWMF , in a release provided to The Root .
“ She mirrors Gwen Ifill ’ s tenacity and talent .
At such a critical moment for press freedom , it is an honor to celebrate Yamiche and the barriers she has broken for young journalists of color following in her footsteps.
” Now in its fourth year , the IWMF ’ s Gwen Ifill Award honors a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embodies Ifill ’ s legacy of supporting and uplifting women of color in news media .
Ifill , who passed away in November 2016 , was a friend of the IWMF and trailblazer in the news media industry ... Alcindor is a force in the White House Press Corps , building a reputation as a reporter who will always ask her question despite the Trump administration ’ s hostility toward the media .
Dedicated to shedding light on injustice and inequity , Alcindor frequently covers police brutality and systemic racism in the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honor and a blessing to receive this award from the IWMF during such a critical and historic year , ” said Alcindor .
“ Gwen Ifill was a journalism icon who exemplified all the virtues of the craft that we need now—fairness , bravery and truth-telling at all costs .
Gwen , her dear friend Athelia Knight , and a number of other women and men in my life have helped me navigate my career and embrace my passion for civil rights journalism on many beats and in all forms .
I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accept this award.
” “ Gwen spotted Yamiche as a young journalist of great promise , and it ’ s thrilling to watch her grow in stature as she covers some of the most consequential stories of our time , ” said Judy Woodruff , anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour and a co-founder of the IWMF , in a statement .
“ The NewsHour is strengthened in its journalism and Americans are better informed as a result of her unflinching dedication to reporting the facts as she finds them every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the IWMF ’ s virtual Courage in Journalism Awards on Dec. 1 , but Ifill ’ s legacy is also honored through the organization ’ s Gwen Ifill Mentorship Program , now in its second year .
According to IWMF , “ the program pairs young women journalists from underrepresented backgrounds with senior media professionals to address the lack of diversity and women in leadership positions in U.S. newsrooms .
Together , these efforts reflect Ifill ’ s impact , recognizing and uplifting the next generation of women journalists of color .
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As a White House correspondent for the PBS NewsHour and a political contributor for NBC News and MSNBC, Yamiche Alcindor has fearlessly and consistently challenged Trump and his minions on their dangerous rhetoric and outright lies, helping to maintain the credibility of journalism amid an administration bolstering itself on the falsehood of “fake news.” On Monday, the 2020 Root 100 honoree was honored yet again for her tenacity and always-intersectional lens on American politics, as she was named the recipient of the fourth annual 2020 IWMF Gwen Ifill Award by the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF).
“Through countless attacks, Yamiche remains focused on the pursuit of the truth,” said Elisa Lees Muñoz, executive director of the IWMF, in a release provided to The Root. “She mirrors Gwen Ifill’s tenacity and talent. At such a critical moment for press freedom, it is an honor to celebrate Yamiche and the barriers she has broken for young journalists of color following in her footsteps.”
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From IWMF:
Now in its fourth year, the IWMF’s Gwen Ifill Award honors a remarkable woman journalist of color whose work embodies Ifill’s legacy of supporting and uplifting women of color in news media. Ifill, who passed away in November 2016, was a friend of the IWMF and trailblazer in the news media industry... Alcindor is a force in the White House Press Corps, building a reputation as a reporter who will always ask her question despite the Trump administration’s hostility toward the media. Dedicated to shedding light on injustice and inequity, Alcindor frequently covers police brutality and systemic racism in the United States.
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“It is truly an honor and a blessing to receive this award from the IWMF during such a critical and historic year,” said Alcindor. “Gwen Ifill was a journalism icon who exemplified all the virtues of the craft that we need now—fairness, bravery and truth-telling at all costs. Gwen, her dear friend Athelia Knight, and a number of other women and men in my life have helped me navigate my career and embrace my passion for civil rights journalism on many beats and in all forms. I am forever grateful for their support as I accept this award.”
“Gwen spotted Yamiche as a young journalist of great promise, and it’s thrilling to watch her grow in stature as she covers some of the most consequential stories of our time,” said Judy Woodruff, anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour and a co-founder of the IWMF, in a statement. “The NewsHour is strengthened in its journalism and Americans are better informed as a result of her unflinching dedication to reporting the facts as she finds them every day.”
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Alcindor will receive further recognition during the IWMF’s virtual Courage in Journalism Awards on Dec. 1, but Ifill’s legacy is also honored through the organization’s Gwen Ifill Mentorship Program, now in its second year. According to IWMF, “the program pairs young women journalists from underrepresented backgrounds with senior media professionals to address the lack of diversity and women in leadership positions in U.S. newsrooms. Together, these efforts reflect Ifill’s impact, recognizing and uplifting the next generation of women journalists of color.”


theroot--2020-09-28--A List of Broke-Ass Shit Still Less Broke Than Y'all's Broke-Ass President

3 .
The Kardashians , if they lived in a world where spicy-ish white girls weren ’ t catnip to thirsty niggas 5 .
Actually , me until like 17 minutes ago 6 .
The clippers that Rajon Rondo ’ s bubble barber must ’ ve used 7 .
The Barksdale family by season five of The Wire 8 .
Candice Owens ’ edges , even though I don ’ t really know what edges are , but I ’ ve heard that hers are quite broke 9 .
Barron Trump in 10 years , if his broke-ass daddy keeps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
My faith in both the spice and the “ chicken ” in McDonald ’ s spicy chicken nuggets 12 .
Everyone today who was signed to Bad Boy Records in 2001 13 .
All the Pittsburgh niggas who rushed to Whiskey Dicks in the Strip each Saturday night in 2003 because drinks were free before 11 pm 14 .
Skype ’ s self-esteem , after Zoom came through and ate all its food 15 .
One of my yet-to-be-extracted wisdom teeth , unfortunately 17 .
The promise I made with myself in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roasted peanuts 18 .
One of m y neighbor ’ s commitment to social distancing 19 .
Any remaining faith in w hite Americans , collectively , to do the right thing

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

1. Lonzo Ball’s jump shot
2. The Pittsburgh Public School System
3. The Kardashians, if they lived in a world where spicy-ish white girls weren’t catnip to thirsty niggas
4. Me, at 26
5. Actually, me until like 17 minutes ago
6. The clippers that Rajon Rondo’s bubble barber must’ve used
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7. The Barksdale family by season five of The Wire
8. Candice Owens’ edges, even though I don’t really know what edges are, but I’ve heard that hers are quite broke
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9. Barron Trump in 10 years, if his broke-ass daddy keeps putting electric bills in his name
10. Back Mountain (Get it? Broke-Back? Mountain? Nevermind.)
11. My faith in both the spice and the “chicken” in McDonald’s spicy chicken nuggets
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12. Everyone today who was signed to Bad Boy Records in 2001
13. All the Pittsburgh niggas who rushed to Whiskey Dicks in the Strip each Saturday night in 2003 because drinks were free before 11 pm
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14. Skype’s self-esteem, after Zoom came through and ate all its food
15. One of my yet-to-be-extracted wisdom teeth, unfortunately
16. Literally every vending machine that carries Fritos
17. The promise I made with myself in April to stop eating so many honey roasted peanuts
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18. One of m y neighbor’s commitment to social distancing
19. Any remaining faith in w hite Americans, collectively, to do the right thing
20. America


theroot--2020-09-28--La La Anthony: 'Proud to Be Black. Proud to Be Puerto Rican'

For actor La La Anthony , there is no separating her Blackness from her identity .
After all , the @ @ @ @ @ knew from the outset that she was just that—Black and Puerto Rican .
In her @ @ @ @ @ worked toward ensuring that audiences see diverse representations of Latinx people—and Anthony has a message @ @ @ @ @ Latinidad : Educate yourselves .
“ There ’ s so much misinformation and so many @ @ @ @ @ t want to identify with African culture or don ’ t want to identify with @ @ @ @ @ ’ t understand that we ’ re all Black.
” Anthony describes her culture as @ @ @ @ @ that she holds dear .
“ It makes me proud to be Afro-Latina .
Proud @ @ @ @ @ to be Puerto Rican , ” she stressed .
In this episode of La Negritud @ @ @ @ @ Anthony share the sincere pride that she takes in being Afro-Latina .

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theroot--2020-09-28--Power's Tasha St. Patrick Doing Push Ups in Jail Was The Most Ridiculous Shit I've Seen In Years. I

Power's Tasha St. Patrick Doing Push Ups in Jail Was The Most Ridiculous Shit I've Seen In Years. I Love It

Whew chile .
So I ’ ve been watching Power Book II : Ghost .
I have to be honest , I am mostly hate-watching it because it centers Tariq St. Patrick , who I have been WAITING to get killed for seasons now .
Instead of killing him off , they turned him into a younger , smarter , more privileged version of his father who is still slanging drugs , but doing it to white college kids at an elite New York City university , Stansfield .
If you ’ ll remember , when Power ended , Tariq @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rap for it .
This storyline focuses on Tasha being in jail—nigga , the jail is some otherworldly non-sense—and Tariq trying to get her OUT of jail with Method Man as his lawyer and Mary J. Blige being his money-source via drugs since she ’ s a queen-pen running her incarcerated husband ’ s drug operation with her three kids , only one of which actually has any business being a criminal .
For one , Tariq is always running .
We ’ re four episodes in and this nigga has run more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gump ran across America .
Like , why is this nigga always running ?
He ’ s always late .
In Power ’ s television universe is Uber not a thing ?
( It ’ s definitely a thing ; Tariq pitches a drug dealing app to Simon Stern ’ s opportunistic husband as an Uber of sorts . )
The latest episode , though , was a fucking clinic in shenanigans .
I literally stood up and clapped several times because of them .
For instance , there are two obnoxious and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I legitimately hate .
Luckily , and as Mary J. Blige so eloquently stated , “ everybody who ends up around that boy ( Tariq ) , ends up dead or in jail.
” Hopefully , they die ( on the show ) .
The Black woman professor ( can ’ t remember her name—she was Kevin ’ s girlfriend in This Is Us , Beth ’ s cousin ) has a sex addiction AND is damn near addicted to the obnoxious , full-of-himself Black male professor ( whose name also escapes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can ’ t be in a room together without fighting first and then fucking .
She hates him ; he never got over her ( and even wrote a book about her ) , and yet she got him a job at her school and now they antagonize one another ... into sex .
I hate them .
Where ’ s Kanan when you need him ?
Mary J. Blige ’ s drug operation is being run by Cain ( played by Woody McClain—he played Bobby Brown in the New Edition Story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) and her two other kids .
As an African-Ancestry aside , none of them look like they came from their parents , at all .
Cain is an absolute soldier in the vein of Tommy , but Drew looks like he just wants to go to college with Tariq—he already got an almost full , but ultimately interrupted sex scene with a dude he picked up in Tariq ’ s art class—and Diana wants to go to college and smash Tariq but is scared of her mother .
I ’ m sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a Method Man sex scene to include Method Man ’ s bare naked ass ; no word yet from Emmy voters on if this puts him in the running for Best Supporting Actor in a limited series ; he should lose ; his actual work as the lawyer is ridiculous .
But so is the show .
I love it .
But the most importantly non-sensical shit is this : Tariq is trying to get his mother out of jail ( Meth is his lawyer ) , and since she has nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reading any books , Tasha is “ taking ” to the jail lifestyle which included this nigga DOING FUCKING PUSHUPS , 50 Cent in a music video style , to show how she ’ s adjusting to and getting harder in jail .
Read this again : Tasha St. Patrick was in jail doing jail-ups with cornrows and an orange jumpsuit to let the motherfuckers around her know what time it is .
Does she think she ’ s never getting out ?
Also , its kind of hard to watch these niggas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Tasha killed the shit out of Keisha , her best friend and the woman her other best friend , Tommy , was going to marry and robbed Keisha ’ s son of a mother—work so hard to get her out of jail on the one thing she actually DIDN ’ T do : run Ghost and Tommy ’ s organization .
Even after all of the shit this show has brought us , Tasha doing jail-ups was some high-level fuckery and Dear Courtney Kemp ... thank you .
Your team literally made @ @ @ @ @ @

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

Whew chile. So I’ve been watching Power Book II: Ghost. I have to be honest, I am mostly hate-watching it because it centers Tariq St. Patrick, who I have been WAITING to get killed for seasons now. Instead of killing him off, they turned him into a younger, smarter, more privileged version of his father who is still slanging drugs, but doing it to white college kids at an elite New York City university, Stansfield.
If you’ll remember, when Power ended, Tariq killed Ghost and then Tasha took the rap for it. This storyline focuses on Tasha being in jail—nigga, the jail is some otherworldly non-sense—and Tariq trying to get her OUT of jail with Method Man as his lawyer and Mary J. Blige being his money-source via drugs since she’s a queen-pen running her incarcerated husband’s drug operation with her three kids, only one of which actually has any business being a criminal.
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This show is fucking ridiculous. I love it.
For one, Tariq is always running. We’re four episodes in and this nigga has run more miles across New York City than Forrest Gump ran across America. Like, why is this nigga always running? He’s always late. In Power’s television universe is Uber not a thing? (It’s definitely a thing; Tariq pitches a drug dealing app to Simon Stern’s opportunistic husband as an Uber of sorts.)
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The latest episode, though, was a fucking clinic in shenanigans. I literally stood up and clapped several times because of them. For instance, there are two obnoxious and insufferable Black professors who , thus far, I legitimately hate. Luckily, and as Mary J. Blige so eloquently stated, “everybody who ends up around that boy (Tariq), ends up dead or in jail.” Hopefully, they die (on the show).
The Black woman professor (can’t remember her name—she was Kevin’s girlfriend in This Is Us, Beth’s cousin) has a sex addiction AND is damn near addicted to the obnoxious, full-of-himself Black male professor (whose name also escapes me), so much so that they can’t be in a room together without fighting first and then fucking. She hates him; he never got over her (and even wrote a book about her), and yet she got him a job at her school and now they antagonize one another...into sex. I hate them. Where’s Kanan when you need him?
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Mary J. Blige’s drug operation is being run by Cain (played by Woody McClain—he played Bobby Brown in the New Edition Story and Bobby-Brown-With-The-Bobby-Brown-Jaw-On-Occasion in The Bobby Brown Story) and her two other kids. As an African-Ancestry aside, none of them look like they came from their parents, at all. Cain is an absolute soldier in the vein of Tommy, but Drew looks like he just wants to go to college with Tariq—he already got an almost full, but ultimately interrupted sex scene with a dude he picked up in Tariq’s art class—and Diana wants to go to college and smash Tariq but is scared of her mother. I’m sure they’ll smash later.
We got a Method Man sex scene to include Method Man’s bare naked ass; no word yet from Emmy voters on if this puts him in the running for Best Supporting Actor in a limited series; he should lose; his actual work as the lawyer is ridiculous. But so is the show. I love it.
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But the most importantly non-sensical shit is this: Tariq is trying to get his mother out of jail (Meth is his lawyer), and since she has nothing better to do and is absolutely NOT reading any books, Tasha is “taking” to the jail lifestyle which included this nigga DOING FUCKING PUSHUPS, 50 Cent in a music video style, to show how she’s adjusting to and getting harder in jail.
Read this again: Tasha St. Patrick was in jail doing jail-ups with cornrows and an orange jumpsuit to let the motherfuckers around her know what time it is. Does she think she’s never getting out? Also, its kind of hard to watch these niggas who clearly belong in jail—lest we forgot, Tasha killed the shit out of Keisha, her best friend and the woman her other best friend, Tommy, was going to marry and robbed Keisha’s son of a mother—work so hard to get her out of jail on the one thing she actually DIDN’T do: run Ghost and Tommy’s organization.
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Even after all of the shit this show has brought us, Tasha doing jail-ups was some high-level fuckery and Dear Courtney Kemp...thank you. Your team literally made me stand up and clap.
I hate this show.
I love it.


theroot--2020-09-28--Former Trump Campaign Manager Hospitalized After Police Find Him Armed and Threatening Self-Harm and

Former Trump Campaign Manager Hospitalized After Police Find Him Armed and Threatening Self-Harm and Somehow Manage Not to Shoot Him

Being white looks like having a moment , a desperate moment , in which everything inside your brain turns to TV static and you begin to threaten self-harm and you have a weapon and police are called and in the end , you are taken to a hospital for help .
You are not shot .
You are not killed .
You are given the help you need because being white means being cared for with a nurturing that isn ’ t reserved for people of color .
It means cops holstering their weapons and reaching out their hands .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you look at your son or daughter .
It means not killing someone who ’ s having a mental episode .
It means living so that a mental health moment isn ’ t your last .
It means police taking the time to “ develop a rapport ” and negotiating surrender .
Man , what it must be like to be white .
Former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale is now inside a hospital getting the help he needs after his wife called police to tell them that Parscale was armed inside their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to commit suicide , the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports .
Parscale “ was taken to a hospital under the Baker Act , which allows authorities to detain someone who may be a threat to themselves or others , ” the Hill reports .
And of course , the Trump campaign found a way to make Parscale ’ s mental health moment Democrats ’ fault .
“ Brad Parscale is a member of our family and we all love him .
We are ready to support him and his family in any way possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Murtaugh told the Hill .
“ The disgusting , personal attacks from Democrats and disgruntled RINOs [ Republicans in name only ] have gone too far , and they should be ashamed of themselves for what they ’ ve done to this man and his family.
” I ’ m not sure what Murtaugh is talking about but truth doesn ’ t matter with the Trump administration when you can always blame Democrats for anything that ’ s gone wrong .
Also , isn ’ t it nice to see police actually helping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the help they need ?
If only I could figure out the difference between Parscale and Daniel Prude ...

Being white looks like having a moment, a desperate moment, in which everything inside your brain turns to TV static and you begin to threaten self-harm and you have a weapon and police are called and in the end, you are taken to a hospital for help.
You are not shot.
You are not killed.
You are given the help you need because being white means being cared for with a nurturing that isn’t reserved for people of color. It means cops holstering their weapons and reaching out their hands. It means looking at me the way you look at your son or daughter. It means not killing someone who’s having a mental episode. It means living so that a mental health moment isn’t your last. It means police taking the time to “develop a rapport” and negotiating surrender.
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Man, what it must be like to be white.
Former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale is now inside a hospital getting the help he needs after his wife called police to tell them that Parscale was armed inside their Fort Lauderdale, Fla., home threatening to commit suicide, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
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Parscale “was taken to a hospital under the Baker Act, which allows authorities to detain someone who may be a threat to themselves or others,” the Hill reports.
And of course, the Trump campaign found a way to make Parscale’s mental health moment Democrats’ fault.
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“Brad Parscale is a member of our family and we all love him. We are ready to support him and his family in any way possible,” Trump campaign Communications Director Tim Murtaugh told the Hill. “The disgusting, personal attacks from Democrats and disgruntled RINOs [Republicans in name only] have gone too far, and they should be ashamed of themselves for what they’ve done to this man and his family.”
I’m not sure what Murtaugh is talking about but truth doesn’t matter with the Trump administration when you can always blame Democrats for anything that’s gone wrong. Also, isn’t it nice to see police actually helping a person going through a crisis get the help they need?
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If only I could figure out the difference between Parscale and Daniel Prude...


theroot--2020-09-28--Finish off the Last Few Days of Septemberween and Yourself With the Little Devil Bullet for Just $18

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