theroot--2020-07-29--Sunshine Vibe by Satisfyer Is the Perfect Vibe for Summer

As our period of social distancing and quarantine isolation drags on , we ’ ll be bringing you a series of sex toy reviews to help you make the best buying decisions to keep your solo sex life buzzing along , or to spice things up for couples ( or thruples or etc , etc , etc . )
who may be experiencing some boredom in the bedroom .
On deck today is the Sunshine Vibe .
The Sunshine Vibe by Satisfyer is a bright yellow vibrator with a lot of clever design features that make it an excitingly versatile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of use and care , and impressive amount of stimulation points and power make it a great toy for someone new to vibrators and for those who are more experienced and looking for one toy that can work in a variety of ways .
Most importantly , from its design to its performance , the Sunshine Vibe is just a very fun toy !
The Sunshine Vibe is made of bright yellow ribbed flexible silicone—the toy has a sort of squishy feel to it that feels more flesh-like than other similarly fabricated toys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as “ Silk Touch ” and sure , yup , it does feel sort of silky !
The toy ’ s control panel is placed on the ring-shaped handle , which is white with silver detailing .
The controls are simple , large , and easy to manage ; pressing and holding the center button for two seconds turns the toy on and off , and two control buttons on either side of the power button cycle the Sunshine Vibe through its 12 vibration settings .
Sunshine Vibe is a substantial toy : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though its insertable length is a bit shorter—its retaining ring handle is about an inch long—and at almost 10 ounces , it has some heft to it .
Sunshine Vibe is waterproof and can be fully submerged , and is USB rechargeable .
The charging cord has a magnetic attachment that can be finicky and difficult to keep in place , though the charging indicator light gives users a helpful visual clue that the toy is successfully charging .
Who Is the Sunshine Vibe by Satisfyer For ?
Sunshine Vibe is a versatile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ users who don ’ t travel often ; its size and design don ’ t lend themselves to travel , as it ’ s on the large size and also BRIGHT BANANA YELLOW .
It is , however , very quiet !
In terms of couples ’ use , the Sunshine Vibe strikes me as a toy best used solo , though the retaining ring-style handle certainly makes this toy one that would be comfortable and easy to use on a partner .
With all that said , if you ’ re looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mostly for solo play , Sunshine Vibe is a great candidate for the job !
It can be many things , because of its curved , ribbed design .
The curved tip is designed to angle into your G-spot , and can also be used to stimulate the vulva .
The standout feature of the Sunshine Vibe is its 12 vibration programs which , combined with the squishy , flexible silicone gives the user a lot of control and choices when it comes t o the intensity of the experience .
Satisfyer separates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ intensities ” and “ heavenly rhythms ” ( really ) .
The six intensities deliver a steady vibe that increases in—you guessed it !
—intensity , while the heavenly rhythms are a series of six patterns in varying levels of power .
And , the vibrations are distributed throughout the toy ’ s ribbed shaft , which adds two other layers of stimulation to the party .
The Sunshine Vibe , despite its size , is a great beginner ’ s sex toy , and it also perfect for a more experienced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of versatility !

Jolie Kerr on The Inventory, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

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As our period of social distancing and quarantine isolation drags on, we’ll be bringing you a series of sex toy reviews to help you make the best buying decisions to keep your solo sex life buzzing along, or to spice things up for couples (or thruples or etc, etc, etc.) who may be experiencing some boredom in the bedroom. On deck today is the Sunshine Vibe.
The Sunshine Vibe by Satisfyer is a bright yellow vibrator with a lot of clever design features that make it an excitingly versatile toy. Its mid-range price, ease of use and care, and impressive amount of stimulation points and power make it a great toy for someone new to vibrators and for those who are more experienced and looking for one toy that can work in a variety of ways.
Most importantly, from its design to its performance, the Sunshine Vibe is just a very fun toy!
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The Sunshine Vibe is made of bright yellow ribbed flexible silicone—the toy has a sort of squishy feel to it that feels more flesh-like than other similarly fabricated toys. Satisfyer describes this type of silicone as “Silk Touch” and sure, yup, it does feel sort of silky!
The toy’s control panel is placed on the ring-shaped handle, which is white with silver detailing. The controls are simple, large, and easy to manage; pressing and holding the center button for two seconds turns the toy on and off, and two control buttons on either side of the power button cycle the Sunshine Vibe through its 12 vibration settings.
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Sunshine Vibe is a substantial toy: Its full length is 8.9 inches, though its insertable length is a bit shorter—its retaining ring handle is about an inch long—and at almost 10 ounces, it has some heft to it. Sunshine Vibe is waterproof and can be fully submerged, and is USB rechargeable. The charging cord has a magnetic attachment that can be finicky and difficult to keep in place, though the charging indicator light gives users a helpful visual clue that the toy is successfully charging.
Who Is the Sunshine Vibe by Satisfyer For?
Sunshine Vibe is a versatile vibrator that will appeal most to solo users who don’t travel often; its size and design don’t lend themselves to travel, as it’s on the large size and also BRIGHT BANANA YELLOW. It is, however, very quiet!
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In terms of couples’ use, the Sunshine Vibe strikes me as a toy best used solo, though the retaining ring-style handle certainly makes this toy one that would be comfortable and easy to use on a partner.
With all that said, if you’re looking for a versatile toy that’s mostly for solo play, Sunshine Vibe is a great candidate for the job! It can be many things, because of its curved, ribbed design. The curved tip is designed to angle into your G-spot, and can also be used to stimulate the vulva.
The standout feature of the Sunshine Vibe is its 12 vibration programs which, combined with the squishy, flexible silicone gives the user a lot of control and choices when it comes t o the intensity of the experience. Satisfyer separates the vibration programs into two categories, “intensities” and “heavenly rhythms” (really). The six intensities deliver a steady vibe that increases in—you guessed it!—intensity, while the heavenly rhythms are a series of six patterns in varying levels of power. And, the vibrations are distributed throughout the toy’s ribbed shaft, which adds two other layers of stimulation to the party.
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The Sunshine Vibe, despite its size, is a great beginner’s sex toy, and it also perfect for a more experienced user who wants a toy with a lot of versatility!


theroot--2020-07-29--Confederate Monument Taken Down in Georgia Town

In Georgia , a monument honoring fallen Confederate soldiers was taken down late Tuesday night .
Earlier this month , the Henry County Commission voted to remove the statue , according to ABC News .
The monument , which had been a fixture in McDonough Square for over 100 years , was removed from its pedestal by construction workers using a crane .
The removal comes as nationwide protests against systemic racism have placed a spotlight on the ubiquity of Confederate monuments across the country .
The removal was not without controversy , as CBS46 reports , a group of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the monument as it was being removed .
Law enforcement was on the scene and at least one person was arrested after running towards the monument .
“ We feel that it ’ s highly inappropriate for our rights to be trampled on just because we ’ re the majority .
So we ’ re no longer going to be the silent majority , we ’ re just going to be the majority .
And we ’ re going to begin to be more vocal , ” a resident told WAGA-TV .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority ” have been pretty loud about what ’ s on their minds lately , I ’ m very curious to see what “ being more vocal ” entails .
The protesters were seen carrying Trump and Confederate flags and basically fit the bill for who you ’ d assume would protest the removal of a Confederate monument .
Despite a law signed by Georgia ’ s Republican Gov .
Brian Kemp last year that prevents Confederate monuments from being discarded or altered , multiple cities have elected to remove them anyway .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ stood outside a courthouse was removed last month .
In early July , a group of protesters marched on Stone Mountain , Ga. , to demand the removal of the nation ’ s largest Confederate monument .

In Georgia, a monument honoring fallen Confederate soldiers was taken down late Tuesday night.
Earlier this month, the Henry County Commission voted to remove the statue, according to ABC News. The monument, which had been a fixture in McDonough Square for over 100 years, was removed from its pedestal by construction workers using a crane. The removal comes as nationwide protests against systemic racism have placed a spotlight on the ubiquity of Confederate monuments across the country.
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The removal was not without controversy, as CBS46 reports, a group of armed protesters was present at the site of the monument as it was being removed. Law enforcement was on the scene and at least one person was arrested after running towards the monument. “We feel that it’s highly inappropriate for our rights to be trampled on just because we’re the majority. So we’re no longer going to be the silent majority, we’re just going to be the majority. And we’re going to begin to be more vocal,” a resident told WAGA-TV.
I mean, seeing as “the majority” have been pretty loud about what’s on their minds lately, I’m very curious to see what “being more vocal” entails. The protesters were seen carrying Trump and Confederate flags and basically fit the bill for who you’d assume would protest the removal of a Confederate monument.
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Despite a law signed by Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp last year that prevents Confederate monuments from being discarded or altered, multiple cities have elected to remove them anyway. In Conyers, a Confederate monument that stood outside a courthouse was removed last month. In early July, a group of protesters marched on Stone Mountain, Ga., to demand the removal of the nation’s largest Confederate monument.


theroot--2020-07-29--Save up to 40% on Nordstrom's Top Brands Right Now

The best Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack sales for July 2020 are here .
You ’ ll find a number of eye-popping sales across both retailers right now , including up to 40 % off hundreds of items across a number of Nordstrom ’ s top brands , including Halogen , BP , 1901 , and Nordstrom ’ s own label .
Meanwhile , Nordstrom Rack has big sales across a few key brands and categories , including up to 45 % off Nike products and up to 65 % off sandals .
If you or your child are heading back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or months ) , then it might be time to reassess your backpack situation .
In need ?
Luckily , Nordstrom Rack has a fair number of bags on sale right now .
We ’ re fans of this mustard-colored Herschel Supply Co. Settlement backpack , which shines in its simplicity yet has the quality details that we ’ ve come to expect from the brand .
It ’ s currently half-off at Rack .
• None Buy it now for $ 30 This bright and colorful short trench jacket is perfect for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cotton twill , it has an array of variously-sized stripes with an eye-catching color palette .
This Halogen x Atlantic-Pacific highlight is currently 40 % off the list price .
• None Buy it now for $ 89 The bold trend continues with this flowery shirtdress , which looks like it was lifted straight from Blair Eadie ’ s Instagram feed .
With a smocked waist and chest pockets , this vibrant look will turn heads .
It ’ s down $ 40 from the normal price .
• None Buy it now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charming new Halogen x Atlantic-Pacific item , and this one is less outwardly bold while still packing in a unique aesthetic .
This soft cotton blend sweater has “ velvety hearts , ” and Nordstrom has knocked 30 % off of the list price for this new release .
• None Buy it now for $ 47 Get up to no good at all with Urban Decay ’ s Troublemaker eyeshadow palette , which is marked down a staggering 65 % right now during the Clear the Rack sale .
This palette gives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as “ Bailout , ” “ Riot , ” and “ Girl Crush , ” letting you mix and match to define your personal style for mischief-making .
• None Buy it now for $ 13 Save 50 % off the list price of Treasure & Bond ’ s Delaney leather crossbody bag right now at Nordstrom , which is still available in black as of this writing .
Treasure & Bond ’ s bag has a drawstring-cinched pocket alongside the zipper top , plus Nordstrom donates 2.5 % of net brand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ empower youth.
” You save , they benefit .
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The kaleidoscopic print on this sheer v-neck covering provides a dynamic look , and right now you can save 36 % via Nordstrom .
• None Buy it now for $ 50 Nordstrom Rack has a few different styles of this cool , vintage-looking Nike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a loose-fit 60/40 cotton/polyester blend available in black/sail ( above ) , along with pink , navy , and grey .
Each is available for 25 % off right now .
• None Buy it now for $ 45 Grab a clean pair of kicks from Nordstrom Rack right now with these Nike Court Vision women ’ s low tops .
They ’ re white with reflective iridescent swoosh logos and tags , and they ’ re 25 % right now with a bunch of sizes currently available .
• None Buy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Levi ’ s 501 jeans are straight out of the ‘ 90s—or at least the style is .
They ’ re newly-made , of course , but you can get them for a song right now .
Nordstrom has them for 50 % off the normal price with a good array of sizes still in stock as of this writing .
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” It ’ s wild !
And while the price is intense , the dress has been marked down dramatically—some 60 % from the list price of $ 1,990 .
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Available in light blue , these Topshop mom shorts are $ 14 off .
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Molly Horan and Andrew Hayward on Roundups, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

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This story was originally published by Molly Horan on 04/01/2020 and updated with new information by Juliana Clark on 09/01/2021.


theroot--2020-07-29--Investigation shows widespread sexual harassment at McDonald’s

Yesterday The Nation published a very , very long and detailed investigation into the culture of sexual harassment at McDonald ’ s .
Reporter Bryce Covert talked to women from all over the country who shared stories of how their coworkers at McDonald ’ s had said disgusting things to them , rubbed against them , groped them , stalked them , exposed themselves to them , and threatened them with their jobs if they complained .
The lawyer who represents the women describes it as “ a systemic problem.
” Why does this matter ?
Well , McDonald ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the world ’ s most visible fast-food brands .
What McDonald ’ s does affects a lot of people .
And , apparently , it has no effective system in place to handle sexual harassment complaints internally .
( There are policies in place , but employees say they are not helpful and only corporate restaurants are required to enforce them ; independently owned franchises are not . )
As Covert writes , “ Given this visibility and clout , it might be expected that McDonald ’ s would exercise a certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if its employees are put in harm ’ s way .
But that is not what has happened.
” Instead , an independent survey of 782 current and former female nonmanagerial employees conducted this past April showed that 75 % of them had experienced sexual harassment at work , often several forms at once : “ Half were subjected to sexual comments ; a third were touched , groped , or fondled ; and 12 percent were sexually assaulted or raped .
Many experienced these things multiple times.
” In the fast food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ female workers have reported harassment .
The women who complained faced retribution : they were given the worst jobs and fewer hours , and many still had to work in close quarters with their harassers .
Several of the women ended up quitting their jobs .
Others rearranged their schedules , sometimes working fewer hours , so that they wouldn ’ t have to share a shift with their harassers .
They suffered a loss of income .
One woman ’ s family broke up under the financial strain .
The women have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filed lawsuits and EEOC complaints , and at the end of 2018 , McDonald ’ s workers in 10 cities went on strike in protest of sexual harassment .
But McDonald ’ s has been able to dodge the complaints by claiming that , since just 7 % of locations are corporate-owned , it shouldn ’ t be responsible for franchises .
The women ’ s lawyers have argued that McDonald ’ s and the franchises should be considered joint employers .
But it ’ s going to be a long fight .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ But it ’ s an important and thoroughly reported one , and very much worth reading if you want to know about what happens behind the golden arches .

Aimee Levitt on The Takeout, shared by Genetta M. Adams to The Root

Yesterday The Nation published a very, very long and detailed investigation into the culture of sexual harassment at McDonald’s. Reporter Bryce Covert talked to women from all over the country who shared stories of how their coworkers at McDonald’s had said disgusting things to them, rubbed against them, groped them, stalked them, exposed themselves to them, and threatened them with their jobs if they complained. The lawyer who represents the women describes it as “a systemic problem.”
Why does this matter? Well, McDonald’s employs 800,000 people and is one of the world’s most visible fast-food brands. What McDonald’s does affects a lot of people. And, apparently, it has no effective system in place to handle sexual harassment complaints internally. (There are policies in place, but employees say they are not helpful and only corporate restaurants are required to enforce them; independently owned franchises are not.) As Covert writes, “Given this visibility and clout, it might be expected that McDonald’s would exercise a certain measure of corporate responsibility and public accountability if its employees are put in harm’s way. But that is not what has happened.” Instead, an independent survey of 782 current and former female nonmanagerial employees conducted this past April showed that 75% of them had experienced sexual harassment at work, often several forms at once: “Half were subjected to sexual comments; a third were touched, groped, or fondled; and 12 percent were sexually assaulted or raped. Many experienced these things multiple times.” In the fast food industry in general, 40% of female workers have reported harassment.
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The women who complained faced retribution: they were given the worst jobs and fewer hours, and many still had to work in close quarters with their harassers. Several of the women ended up quitting their jobs. Others rearranged their schedules, sometimes working fewer hours, so that they wouldn’t have to share a shift with their harassers. They suffered a loss of income. One woman’s family broke up under the financial strain.
The women have been fighting back. They’ve filed lawsuits and EEOC complaints, and at the end of 2018, McDonald’s workers in 10 cities went on strike in protest of sexual harassment. But McDonald’s has been able to dodge the complaints by claiming that, since just 7% of locations are corporate-owned, it shouldn’t be responsible for franchises. The women’s lawyers have argued that McDonald’s and the franchises should be considered joint employers. But it’s going to be a long fight.
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This is a very long read. But it’s an important and thoroughly reported one, and very much worth reading if you want to know about what happens behind the golden arches.


theroot--2020-07-29--Rapper Malik B., Founding Member of The Roots, Dead at 47

As a superfan of the hip-hop group The Roots , I will always contend that “ Water , ” a raw and vulnerable tale of addiction and friendship .
is the best song they ever made , and—along with Kendrick Lamar ’ s “ Duckworth ” —one of the greatest examples of hip-hop storytelling ever .
Malik B. , the talented rapper , longtime member of The Roots , and subject of that song , is dead at 47 years old , according to a tweet from the legendary group on Wednesday .
“ We made a name and carved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” fellow member and fellow emcee Black Thought wrote on his Instagram account .
“ In friendly competition with you from day one , I always felt as if I possessed only a mere fraction of your true gift and potential.
” The cause of death was not revealed .
“ I always wanted to change you , to somehow sophisticate your outlook and make you see that there were far more options than the streets , only to realize that you and the streets were one ... and there was no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ true self .
My beloved brother M-illitant .
I can only hope to have made you as proud as you made me .
The world just lost a real one .
May Allah pardon you , forgive your sins and grant you the highest level of paradise.
” While attending Millersville University , Malik Abdul Basit became friends with emcee Tariq “ Black Thought ” Trotter and drummer Ahmir “ Questlove ” Thompson , who had already formed the hip-hop group Square Roots during their high school years at the Philadelphia School for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad as “ Malik B.
” before the group changed its name to The Roots .
The group released its independent album Organix in 1993 .
On 1995 ’ s Do You Want More ?
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, Malik B. and Black Thought shared emcee duties , making The Root ’ s label debut a major success .
Basit left the group in 1999 but appeared in three songs on the 2006 album Game Theory as well as two songs on Rising Down in 2008 .
A follower of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few performers in all of rap music who could hold his own with Black Thought in a freestyle cypher .
To my ghetto legend , known from Lil ’ shyst running who copped codeine by the courts and keep comin ’ Dummy , just embracing the dope like it ’ s a woman You burnin ’ both sides of the rope and keep pulling , tugging in between Islam and straight thugging , Laying every day around the way , doin ’ nothing .
I see them looking , shaking their head and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t have a man like mine , they got a cousin Hey yo , you better be a true friend to ‘ em Before the shit put an end to ‘ em Or give a pen to ‘ em Or lock ’ em up in the studio with a mic ‘ Cause on the real it might save his life .

As a superfan of the hip-hop group The Roots, I will always contend that “Water,” a raw and vulnerable tale of addiction and friendship. is the best song they ever made, and—along with Kendrick Lamar’s “Duckworth”—one of the greatest examples of hip-hop storytelling ever.
Malik B., the talented rapper, longtime member of The Roots, and subject of that song, is dead at 47 years old, according to a tweet from the legendary group on Wednesday.
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“We made a name and carved a lane together where there was none,” fellow member and fellow emcee Black Thought wrote on his Instagram account. “In friendly competition with you from day one, I always felt as if I possessed only a mere fraction of your true gift and potential.”
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The cause of death was not revealed.
Black Thought continued:
“I always wanted to change you, to somehow sophisticate your outlook and make you see that there were far more options than the streets, only to realize that you and the streets were one... and there was no way to separate a man from his true self. My beloved brother M-illitant. I can only hope to have made you as proud as you made me. The world just lost a real one. May Allah pardon you, forgive your sins and grant you the highest level of paradise.”
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While attending Millersville University, Malik Abdul Basit became friends with emcee Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter and drummer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, who had already formed the hip-hop group Square Roots during their high school years at the Philadelphia School for the Performing Arts. Basit joined the squad as “Malik B.” before the group changed its name to The Roots. The group released its independent album Organix in 1993.
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On 1995’s Do You Want More?!!!??!, Malik B. and Black Thought shared emcee duties, making The Root’s label debut a major success. Basit left the group in 1999 but appeared in three songs on the 2006 album Game Theory as well as two songs on Rising Down in 2008. A follower of Islam, Basit was one of the few performers in all of rap music who could hold his own with Black Thought in a freestyle cypher.
As Black Thought wrote:


theroot--2020-07-29--Creative Control: Chloe x Halle Called the Shots for Fendi's Latest Campaign

Much of what Grammy-nominated dynamic duo Chloe x Halle have accomplished has been done on their terms .
Not only did they release their wonderful album Ungodly Hour this year ( which they largely wrote and produced ) , they also had “ complete creative control ” over their photoshoot for Fendi ’ s latest rendition of their campaign , # MeAndMyPeekaboo .
The talented twosome are the fashion label ’ s latest ambassadors and they star in a campaign promoting the luxury brand ’ s Peekaboo bag line .
According to Fashionista , Chloe x Halle ’ s photoshoot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while Andrew Makadsi served as art director , Derek Milton was the videographer , and Zerina Akers was the sisters ’ stylist .
The video and photographs for Chloe x Halle ’ s campaign feature one of this year ’ s breakout stars : the Bailey tennis court .
It ’ s received a reputation as the hardest working baselines in show business , appearing in their 2020 BET Awards performance in June , and their performance of “ Do It ” on TODAY during the quarantine .
The Fendi campaign video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ We have been more than happy to be part of this project , ” Chloe x Halle said in a joint statement obtained by Fashionista .
“ We have always been huge fans of Fendi and working side by side as sisters is truly a blessing.
” Previous ambassadors for Fendi ’ s Peekaboo bags include the Kardashian sisters and Catherine Zeta-Jones and her daughter , Carys .
The Peekaboo bag both sisters are modeling is expected to appear in stores in August .
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J'na Jefferson on The Glow Up, shared by J'na Jefferson to The Root

Much of what Grammy-nominated dynamic duo Chloe x Halle have accomplished has been done on their terms. Not only did they release their wonderful album Ungodly Hour this year (which they largely wrote and produced), they also had “complete creative control” over their photoshoot for Fendi’s latest rendition of their campaign, #MeAndMyPeekaboo.
The talented twosome are the fashion label’s latest ambassadors and they star in a campaign promoting the luxury brand’s Peekaboo bag line. According to Fashionista, Chloe x Halle’s photoshoot was shot by frequent collaborator Julian Dakdouk, while Andrew Makadsi served as art director, Derek Milton was the videographer, and Zerina Akers was the sisters’ stylist.
The video and photographs for Chloe x Halle’s campaign feature one of this year’s breakout stars: the Bailey tennis court. It’s received a reputation as the hardest working baselines in show business, appearing in their 2020 BET Awards performance in June, and their performance of “Do It” on TODAY during the quarantine. The Fendi campaign video features their new single “Busy Boy.”
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“We have been more than happy to be part of this project,” Chloe x Halle said in a joint statement obtained by Fashionista. “We have always been huge fans of Fendi and working side by side as sisters is truly a blessing.” Previous ambassadors for Fendi’s Peekaboo bags include the Kardashian sisters and Catherine Zeta-Jones and her daughter, Carys.
The Peekaboo bag both sisters are modeling is expected to appear in stores in August.
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theroot--2020-07-29--Hologram of George Floyd Displayed Over Robert E. Lee Monument in Virginia

On Tuesday night in Richmond , Va. , a group of organizers projected a hologram of George Floyd over a monument to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee as part of an effort to confront America ’ s long history of systemic racism .
CBS News reports that this was the inaugural event for the George Floyd Hologram Memorial Project , a joint effort between the George Floyd Foundation and Change.org .
The goal of the organization is to “ transform spaces that were formerly occupied by racist symbols of America ’ s dark Confederate past into a message of hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to a news release .
The hologram , designed by Kaleida Hologram Co. , is made up of a series of lights that project a 3D image of Floyd ’ s face alongside his name .
The event attracted a large crowd , which included members of Floyd ’ s family .
“ My older brother , George Floyd .
Wonderful man .
Beautiful human being , kind spirit , loving .
If he could see this in the physical form with us , I promise he would give all of y @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Tuesday , CBS News notes .
The hologram will be displayed across the sites of where Confederate statues formerly stood in places such as North Carolina and Georgia to mirror the 1961 Freedom Rides , where civil rights activists took interstate buses to segregated parts of the United States to protest the continued practice of segregated buses , despite it being ruled unconstitutional .
“ We going to put our foot on the pedal and we ’ re going to take care of business because if we stop now we ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s brother , Philonise Floyd , said Tuesday .
The hologram follows a month of controversy surrounding the monument to Lee .
In June , Virginia ’ s Democratic Gov .
Ralph Northam attempted to remove the monument but was stymied by a temporary injunction that cited a land deed from 1890 that says the state must “ affectionately protect ” the statue .

On Tuesday night in Richmond, Va., a group of organizers projected a hologram of George Floyd over a monument to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee as part of an effort to confront America’s long history of systemic racism.
CBS News reports that this was the inaugural event for the George Floyd Hologram Memorial Project, a joint effort between the George Floyd Foundation and Change.org. The goal of the organization is to “transform spaces that were formerly occupied by racist symbols of America’s dark Confederate past into a message of hope, solidarity and forward-thinking change,” according to a news release. The hologram, designed by Kaleida Hologram Co., is made up of a series of lights that project a 3D image of Floyd’s face alongside his name.
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The event attracted a large crowd, which included members of Floyd’s family. “My older brother, George Floyd. Wonderful man. Beautiful human being, kind spirit, loving. If he could see this in the physical form with us, I promise he would give all of y’all hugs,” Rodney Floyd said Tuesday, CBS News notes.
The hologram will be displayed across the sites of where Confederate statues formerly stood in places such as North Carolina and Georgia to mirror the 1961 Freedom Rides, where civil rights activists took interstate buses to segregated parts of the United States to protest the continued practice of segregated buses, despite it being ruled unconstitutional.
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“We going to put our foot on the pedal and we’re going to take care of business because if we stop now we’ll never get finished,” Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, said Tuesday.
The hologram follows a month of controversy surrounding the monument to Lee. In June, Virginia’s Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam attempted to remove the monument but was stymied by a temporary injunction that cited a land deed from 1890 that says the state must “affectionately protect” the statue.