theroot--2020-06-16--Ted Cruz Challenged Actor Ron Perlman to Wrestle Jim Jordan, Which Further Proves That 2020 Is Trash

It all started with a goddamn chicken sandwich and now 2020 hasn ’ t just jumped the shark , it ’ s off the rails and headed towards Clay Morrow and a congressman wrestling , as nothing says this year is just a complete fucking waste like the performative , homoerotic art of wrestling .
I don ’ t even know how it got started , I just know that there are two people I would fuck with in real life under any circumstances and that ’ s Tony Soprano and Clarence “ Clay ” Morrow because these guys… .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Anarchy , an all-white motorcycle gang who are currently moving guns from the old country ... Me : You don ’ t know anything .
Next you ’ re going to tell me that Ohio congressman Jim Jordan worked as a wrestling coach for Ohio State and knew of sexual assaults and never reported them !
Me : Fake News !
*runs from the room* So I don ’ t know what happened or what started all of this , but somehow Sen. Ted Cruz , aka Rafael Edward Cruz , aka @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clay Morrow , the leader of the SOA , to a wrestling match .
But being the stone-cold , soft-serve cone that he is , Rafael didn ’ t want to wrestle himself , he wanted Rep. Jim Jordan ( R-Ohio ) to wrestle in his place .
The challenge came after Perlman and Rep. Matt Gaetz ( R-Fla. ) got into a Twitter spat over U.S. Soccer removing a requirement to stand during the national anthem before matches , which included Perlman calling Jordan “ the ugliest politician walking.
” “ Listen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ve got Hollywood makeup & stuntmen , ” Cruz tweeted .
“ But I ’ ll bet $ 10k—to the nonpolitical charity of your choice—that you couldn ’ t last 5 min in the wrestling ring w/ @ Jim_Jordan w/o getting pinned .
You up for it ?
Or does your publicist say too risky ?
” Clay Morrow , or someone named “ Ron Perlman , ” which is how news organizations keep referring to him , was like “ Bitch , do you know I will punch you all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do you know I will go full fucking SOA all over your pudgy ass body ?
” OK , he didn ’ t say any of that , but he did question what kind of man Cruz must be to offer up another man to a fight .
He then challenged Rafael to a fight and said he ’ d donate $ 50,000 to Black Lives Matter .
Clay Morrow was pissed over a tweet that Gaetz sent , noting that he ’ d “ rather the U.S. not have a soccer team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t stand for the National Anthem.
” “ You shouldn ’ t get to play under our flag as our national team if you won ’ t stand when it is raised , ” Gaetz added in a tweet that ’ s gone viral , the Hill reports .
Perlman later replied to Gaetz while tagging President Trump : Gaetz being the Trump ass barnacle that he is , responded by calling Perlman a “ racial justice warrior ” and because Gaetz is also an idiot and doesn ’ t understand anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for playing a fictional white supremacist on the FX series , Sons of Anarchy .
Despite Clay Morrow ’ s allegiance to the SOA , he ’ s been critical of Trump ’ s presidency and endorsed “ Sen .
Kamala Harris ’ ( D-Calif. ) presidential campaign while joining other actors and performers in calling on a boycott of Georgia shortly after Republican Brian Kemp defeated Stacey Abrams ( D ) in the state ’ s gubernatorial race in 2018 , ” the Hill reports .
They don ’ t want Clay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They really don ’ t .

It all started with a goddamn chicken sandwich and now 2020 hasn’t just jumped the shark, it’s off the rails and headed towards Clay Morrow and a congressman wrestling, as nothing says this year is just a complete fucking waste like the performative, homoerotic art of wrestling.
I don’t even know how it got started, I just know that there are two people I would fuck with in real life under any circumstances and that’s Tony Soprano and Clarence “Clay” Morrow because these guys….
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Managing Editor Genetta Adams: Stephen, Tony Soprano and Clay Morrow are fictional characters.
Me: Huh?
GA: They don’t exist.
Me: Tell that to the Sons of Anarchy, an all-white motorcycle gang who are currently moving guns from the old country...
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GA: All fake.
Me: You don’t know anything. Next you’re going to tell me that Ohio congressman Jim Jordan worked as a wrestling coach for Ohio State and knew of sexual assaults and never reported them!
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GA: ummm….
Me: Fake News! *runs from the room*
So I don’t know what happened or what started all of this, but somehow Sen. Ted Cruz, aka Rafael Edward Cruz, aka Big Eddie Munster, ended up challenging Clay Morrow, the leader of the SOA, to a wrestling match. But being the stone-cold, soft-serve cone that he is, Rafael didn’t want to wrestle himself, he wanted Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to wrestle in his place.
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Here’s how the Hill explains it:
The challenge came after Perlman and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) got into a Twitter spat over U.S. Soccer removing a requirement to stand during the national anthem before matches, which included Perlman calling Jordan “the ugliest politician walking.” “Listen Hellboy. You talk good game when you’ve got Hollywood makeup & stuntmen,” Cruz tweeted. “But I’ll bet $10k—to the nonpolitical charity of your choice—that you couldn’t last 5 min in the wrestling ring w/ @Jim_Jordan w/o getting pinned. You up for it? Or does your publicist say too risky?”
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Clay Morrow, or someone named “Ron Perlman,” which is how news organizations keep referring to him, was like “Bitch, do you know I will punch you all up in your silly ass face? Do you know I will go full fucking SOA all over your pudgy ass body?”
OK, he didn’t say any of that, but he did question what kind of man Cruz must be to offer up another man to a fight. He then challenged Rafael to a fight and said he’d donate $50,000 to Black Lives Matter.
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Clay Morrow was pissed over a tweet that Gaetz sent, noting that he’d “rather the U.S. not have a soccer team than have a soccer team that won’t stand for the National Anthem.”
“You shouldn’t get to play under our flag as our national team if you won’t stand when it is raised,” Gaetz added in a tweet that’s gone viral, the Hill reports.
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Perlman later replied to Gaetz while tagging President Trump:
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Gaetz being the Trump ass barnacle that he is, responded by calling Perlman a “racial justice warrior” and because Gaetz is also an idiot and doesn’t understand anything about “acting,” criticized Perlman for playing a fictional white supremacist on the FX series, Sons of Anarchy.
Despite Clay Morrow’s allegiance to the SOA, he’s been critical of Trump’s presidency and endorsed “Sen. Kamala Harris’ (D-Calif.) presidential campaign while joining other actors and performers in calling on a boycott of Georgia shortly after Republican Brian Kemp defeated Stacey Abrams (D) in the state’s gubernatorial race in 2018,” the Hill reports.
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They don’t want Clay Morrow to raise hell, boy. They really don’t.


theroot--2020-06-16--AirPods Pro Drop to $220 at Amazon

AirPods Pro Drop to $220 at Amazon

If you ’ re an iPhone user with some cash to blow , skip the fakes and the even the @ @ @ @ @ something better .
The AirPods Pro stepped the game up with rubber tips , noise @ @ @ @ @ audio quality , and you can save $ 30 on a pair of your own @ @ @ @ @ a wireless charging case .
This story was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer on 5/1/2020 @ @ @ @ @ with new information on 6/16/2020 .

Quentyn Kennemer and Gabe Carey on Kinja Deals, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Apple AirPods Pro | $190 | Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart
If you’re an iPhone user with some cash to blow, skip the pretenders and even the lesser AirPods to go for something better. The AirPods Pro step the game up with rubber tips, active noise cancellation, better overall audio quality, and a wirelessly-chargeable case as standard. They’re a bit expensive normally, but right now Walmart has ‘em for $59 off the list price.
This story was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer on 05/01/2020 and updated by Joe Tilleli with new information on 01/19/2022.


theroot--2020-06-16--Ezekiel Elliot One of 'Several' Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans Players to Test Positive for COVID-19

With states slowly reopening and COVID-19 cases surging throughout the country as a result , the NFL is learning that it will be nearly impossible to protect its players and its bottom line from the ongoing pandemic .
Texas , in particular , has reported a record-breaking number of hospitalizations in the past week , and among those are several players for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans .
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network broke the news on Monday and dropped this complimentary bombshell : “ # Cowboys star RB Ezekiel Elliott is one of the players who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his agent Rocky Arceneaux confirmed to me , ” Rapoport tweeted .
It ’ s unclear as to why Zeke ’ s agent didn ’ t just “ no comment ” his way out of answering , but the three-time Pro Bowler seemingly wondered the same thing in response to his privacy being breached .
“ HIPAA ?
?
” he tweeted , referencing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act .
Typically , HIPAA would protect Elliot ’ s private medical information from being shared without his consent , but that only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legal analyst Michael McCann notes , guess who aren ’ t healthcare professionals ?
Nosey ass sports reporters .
“ Journalists reporting on NFL players who test positive for COVID-19 aren ’ t covered entities under HIPAA and so aren ’ t violating HIPAA , ” McCann tweeted .
“ Often employers and representatives ( outside of those in health care ) aren ’ t covered entities , either .
And HIPAA has no private right of action.
” Thankfully , the 24-year-old is “ feeling good ” according to his agent and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time for training camp in July .
Denver Broncos star Von Miller and Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen are two other players who ’ ve tested positive for the coronavirus since March .
Once the season starts , NFLPA medical director Thom Mayer has confirmed that the league will test players for COVID-19 approximately three times a week .
But despite whatever safety measures and protocols the league puts place , it ’ s only a matter of time before this upcoming season is disrupted by the coronavirus .

With states slowly reopening and COVID-19 cases surging throughout the country as a result, the NFL is learning that it will be nearly impossible to protect its players and its bottom line from the ongoing pandemic. Texas, in particular, has reported a record-breaking number of hospitalizations in the past week, and among those are several players for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans.
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network broke the news on Monday and dropped this complimentary bombshell:
“#Cowboys star RB Ezekiel Elliott is one of the players who has tested positive for the c oronavirus, his agent Rocky Arceneaux confirmed to me,” Rapoport tweeted.
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It’s unclear as to why Zeke’s agent didn’t just “no comment” his way out of answering, but the three-time Pro Bowler seemingly wondered the same thing in response to his privacy being breached.
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“HIPAA??” he tweeted, referencing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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Typically, HIPAA would protect Elliot’s private medical information from being shared without his consent, but that only applies to healthcare professionals. And as legal analyst Michael McCann notes, guess who aren’t healthcare professionals? Nosey ass sports reporters.
“Journalists reporting on NFL players who test positive for COVID-19 aren’t covered entities under HIPAA and so aren’t violating HIPAA,” McCann tweeted. “Often employers and representatives (outside of those in health care) aren’t covered entities, either. And HIPAA has no private right of action.”
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Sorry, Zeke.
Thankfully, the 24-year-old is “feeling good” according to his agent and is expected to be fully recovered in time for training camp in July. Denver Broncos star Von Miller and Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen are two other players who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus since March.
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Once the season starts, NFLPA medical director Thom Mayer has confirmed that the league will test players for COVID-19 approximately three times a week. But despite whatever safety measures and protocols the league puts place, it’s only a matter of time before this upcoming season is disrupted by the coronavirus.


theroot--2020-06-16--Big Beauty Tuesday: A Look at the Legendary World of Ballroom With Makeup Artist La Sonya Gunter & F

Big Beauty Tuesday: A Look at the Legendary World of Ballroom With Makeup Artist La Sonya Gunter & Friends

La Sonya Gunter didn ’ t initially set out to be a makeup artist .
In fact , the makeup department lead on HBO Max ’ s Legendary discovered her craft while still a singer-songwriter , transfixed by the transformative nature of a well-made-up face .
Honing her talents while working with M.A.C .
Cosmetics , Gunter found a bridge between her two passions , becoming Billy Porter ’ s makeup artist during h is Tony Award-winning run in Kinky Boots , and later , part of the Emmy-nominated team on NBC ’ s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Brandon Victor Dixon ’ s Judas Iscariot .
A favorite of Porter ’ s , Gunter ’ s gifted hands are also behind some of the gender-fluid style icon ’ s most memorable looks , including his appearances at the 2019 Tonys , the Love Ball and his Diana Ross-inspired look for the Season 2 finale of Pose .
And who could forget Porter ’ s show-stopping 2019 Met Gala entrance , carried onto the pink carpet as a gilded Egyptian Sun God ?
With that artistry in mind , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to lead the makeup team on Legendary , a reality competition centered around ballroom culture which debuted on HBO Max in late May .
While Pose has been widely credited with renewing interest and recognition of ballroom culture as first witnessed in the late ‘ 80s with the debut of the groundbreaking documentary Paris Is Burning ( to which Pose owes much of its own inspiration and narrative ) , Legendary gives us a lens into contemporary ballroom culture , one that has evolved and expanded since the early 20th century to include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Latinx LGBTQ+ communities who initially sought solace and protection within ballroom ’ s now-famed “ houses.
” Nevertheless , those are the communities to which we owe ballroom culture , and they both need and deserve more than our enthusiastic viewership .
On Monday , the LGBTQ+ community—and all of us who believe in equality—scored a huge victory when the Supreme Court ruled that transgender and gay people are protected under the federal law prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of sex .
This , after the Trump administration revoked Obama-era healthcare protections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the streets of Brooklyn , N.Y. on Sunday in what many are calling the largest-ever public demonstration in support of black trans lives .
The juxtaposition is telling , because even as the world is increasingly recognizing the humanity of our LGBTQ+ citizens in the realm of entertainment , too many of those cultural shifts aren ’ t translating to true protections for black trans lives , in particular .
As the recent mainstream adoption of the phrase “ Black Lives Matter ” demonstrates , social shifts are often largely due to increased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives and viewpoints .
So , as The Glow Up sat down with La Sonya Gunter to speak about the inspiring looks of Legendary during an already pivotal Pride Month , she made sure to share the platform with two fellow hair and makeup artists Deja Smith ( aka “ The Lady Deja ” ) and Dee Trannybear of DD-Pro Studio for a candid discussion about the impact of ballroom culture upon beauty culture , and why it ’ s so vital to increase LGBTQ+ visibility not only onscreen but behind the scenes @ @ @ @

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

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theroot--2020-06-16--Tyler Perry Reportedly Funding Rayshard Brooks' Funeral

Atlanta resident Rayshard Brooks was killed by a white police officer over the weekend , and writer-director-producer-actor Tyler Perry is reportedly funding the 27-year-old ’ s funeral .
The attorney for the Brooks ’ family , L. Chris Stewart , confirmed the news during a conference on June 15 .
“ We want to thank and acknowledge Tyler Perry , who we spoke with , who will be taking care of the funeral for the family , ” he said .
“ It ’ s support like that and it ’ s people who are actually in this community—that love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families like this to never have to go through something like this—to step forward.
” According to CNN , Perry is also funding the college education of Brooks ’ four children .
( He leaves behind three daughters , ages 8 , 2 , and 1 , and a stepson , age 13 . )
He died on his daughter ’ s eighth birthday , and they were meant to go skating together later that day .
Brooks was killed on Friday ( June 12 ) after fleeing during an altercation with officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s , which was captured on multiple cameras .
Brooks , who was resting in his car to sleep off some drinks , took an officer ’ s taser before running .
The autopsy revealed that Brooks died as a result of two gunshot wounds to the back .
This is hardly the first time Perry has helped those in need in 2020 .
During the beginning reports of nationwide layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic , he presented a $ 21,000 tip to out-of-work restaurant servers in the Atlanta area , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoppers at 73 supermarkets in Atlanta and Louisiana .
While he hasn ’ t commented on the recent news regarding his involvement with Brooks ’ funeral , Perry posted a photo of Martin Kuther King Jr. on his social media pages .
It features the MLK Jr. quote “ I have decided to stick with love .
Hate is too great a burden to bear .
”

J'na Jefferson on The Grapevine, shared by J'na Jefferson to The Root

Atlanta resident Rayshard Brooks was killed by a white police officer over the weekend, and writer-director-producer-actor Tyler Perry is reportedly funding the 27-year-old’s funeral. The attorney for the Brooks’ family, L. Chris Stewart, confirmed the news during a conference on June 15.
“We want to thank and acknowledge Tyler Perry, who we spoke with, who will be taking care of the funeral for the family,” he said. “It’s support like that and it’s people who are actually in this community—that love the community, that want healing and families like this to never have to go through something like this—to step forward.”
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According to CNN, Perry is also funding the college education of Brooks’ four children. (He leaves behind three daughters, ages 8, 2, and 1, and a stepson, age 13.) He died on his daughter’s eighth birthday, and they were meant to go skating together later that day.
Brooks was killed on Friday (June 12) after fleeing during an altercation with officers outside of an Atlanta area Wendy’s, which was captured on multiple cameras. Brooks, who was resting in his car to sleep off some drinks, took an officer’s taser before running. The autopsy revealed that Brooks died as a result of two gunshot wounds to the back.
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This is hardly the first time Perry has helped those in need in 2020. During the beginning reports of nationwide layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he presented a $21,000 tip to out-of-work restaurant servers in the Atlanta area, and he also paid the grocery bills of shoppers at 73 supermarkets in Atlanta and Louisiana.
While he hasn’t commented on the recent news regarding his involvement with Brooks’ funeral, Perry posted a photo of Martin Kuther King Jr. on his social media pages. It features the MLK Jr. quote “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”


theroot--2020-06-16--A Letter to the Shameless Negroes Marching in Suits to 'Change the Narrative'

A screenshot of a news clip is an efficient way to find art for an internet essay when an image from Getty or one of the other subscription-based photo libraries is unavailable .
If lucky , you might even find a clip with a synopsizing chyron—which is the roving electronic caption usually at the bottom of a news clip .
( I didn ’ t know there was an actual name for that until maybe four years ago . )
I ’ m sharing this with you today because sometimes the screenshot tells the entire story and t he accompanying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepared meal .
This is one of those times .
In this image , we can see at least a dozen of you silly and shameless and shameful motherfuckers lifting your right fists—an act meant to signify solidarity .
But solidarity with whom ?
Your tailors ?
JoS .
A Bank ?
Black men with bare ankles ?
Definitely not with Breonna Taylor , who will remain dead—and the police who murdered her remain unarrested—regardless of whether your belt matches your fucking shoes .
And what would this solidarity have done to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have besides thirst traps for pick-me ’ s ?
In this image , we can see a crowd of white people behind you , cheering you .
You daft fucks probably felt good about that .
Like you did something worthy .
Like you did something other than play dress up like a six-year-old in his daddy ’ s closet .
If you had any sense—any shame—those cheers would ’ ve haunted you .
W ould ’ ve possessed you , would ’ ve scared you , would ’ ve weighed on your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ log .
W ould ’ ve broken you .
W ould ’ ve compelled you to run home , strip those suits off , throw them in the trash and jump your body , naked , penitent , ashamed , into a hot shower .
In this image , we can see that most of the crowd is wearing masks .
Most of you are not .
Look , I am still terrified about COVID-19 , and I ’ m still social distancing as much as possible .
I ’ m also terrified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fighting for their lives while risking their lives .
If you are not terrified , that ’ s fine .
( Actually , that ’ s not fine .
It ’ s dumb and dangerous and , well , on-brand , but whatever . )
But the very least—literally the least—you motherfuckers could do during this photo-op , this performance , this audition for retweets , is respect the lives of the black people in your own lives who might be more vulnerable to this virus , and wear a fucking mask .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ found one that matches your tie .
In this image , we can see that several of you are young .
Presumably in your 20s and early 30s .
If this is you , please know that the elders marching beside you , suited up next to you , basking in praise from white people with you , have failed you .
I ’ ve failed you too , and I ’ m deeply sorry for that .
You still have time , though .
They do too , but less of it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see “ We Can Change The Narrative ” quoted in the chyron , and I have so many questions for you : Exactly what narrative are you changing ?
That black men can ’ t shop at Macy ’ s ?
That we can ’ t march while sweating profusely ?
Do you not realize that professing a want to “ change the narrative ” by wearing suits is like saying you want to “ hydrate more ” by playing the lottery ?
Did you really believe that coordinating an effort to coordinate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ literally dying in the streets—would change anything other than your dry cleaning bill ?
Would do anything other than make people so very sad that , of all the things you group of grown-ass adult fucking men could possibly be doing now , you chose this ?
Also , do you realize that , in this performative challenge to anti-blackness , you ’ re being anti-black , too ?
That by claiming to change a racist narrative by wearing suits , you ’ re implying that your suit makes you worthy of life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without suits , or degrees , or bank accounts , or safe jobs , or stable housing , or cis male-hood , are not ?
Do you realize the thing you ’ re actually doing is reinforcing the narrative that we ( black men ) are only concerned with the veneer of equality ?
That we , collectively , are too self-centered , too invested in patriarchy , too dense , too interested in replicating white supremacy instead of destroying it , to be of any good use in a serious time ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ narrative you have the power to change .
White people are going to feel how they feel about you regardless of who your fucking tailor is .
What you can do , what we can do , is prove , to the hundreds of thousands of black women and black queer people and black trans people , who have cried for , who have marched for , who have stood for , who have fought for , and who have died for us , that we have value .
That we will stand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But you ’ d rather wear suits to a summertime march to get a smile from a white person .

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

A screenshot of a news clip is an efficient way to find art for an internet essay when an image from Getty or one of the other subscription-based photo libraries is unavailable. If lucky, you might even find a clip with a synopsizing chyron—which is the roving electronic caption usually at the bottom of a news clip. (I didn’t know there was an actual name for that until maybe four years ago.)
I’m sharing this with you today because sometimes the screenshot tells the entire story and t he accompanying words are just garnish on an already prepared meal. This is one of those times.
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In this image, we can see at least a dozen of you silly and shameless and shameful motherfuckers lifting your right fists—an act meant to signify solidarity. But solidarity with whom? Your tailors? JoS. A Bank? Black men with bare ankles? Definitely not with Breonna Taylor, who will remain dead—and the police who murdered her remain unarrested—regardless of whether your belt matches your fucking shoes. And what would this solidarity have done to protect Oluwatoyin Salau? What value does it have besides thirst traps for pick-me’ s?
In this image, we can see a crowd of white people behind you, cheering you. You daft fucks probably felt good about that. Like you did something worthy. Like you did something other than play dress up like a six-year-old in his daddy’s closet. If you had any sense—any shame—those cheers would’ve haunted you. W ould’ve possessed you, would’ve scared you, would’ve weighed on your back like a fog or like a log. W ould’ve broken you. W ould’ve compelled you to run home, strip those suits off, throw them in the trash and jump your body, naked, penitent, ashamed, into a hot shower.
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In this image, we can see that most of the crowd is wearing masks. Most of you are not. Look, I am still terrified about COVID-19, and I’m still social distancing as much as possible. I’m also terrified for the people in the streets, fighting for their lives while risking their lives. If you are not terrified, that’s fine. (Actually, that’s not fine. It’s dumb and dangerous and, well, on-brand, but whatever.) But the very least—literally the least—you motherfuckers could do during this photo-op, this performance, this audition for retweets, is respect the lives of the black people in your own lives who might be more vulnerable to this virus, and wear a fucking mask. You could’ve even accessorized and found one that matches your tie.
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In this image, we can see that several of you are young. Presumably in your 20s and early 30s. If this is you, please know that the elders marching beside you, suited up next to you, basking in praise from white people with you, have failed you. I’ve failed you too, and I’m deeply sorry for that. You still have time, though. They do too, but less of it.
In this image, we can see “We Can Change The Narrative” quoted in the chyron, and I have so many questions for you: Exactly what narrative are you changing? That black men can’t shop at Macy’s? That we can’t march while sweating profusely? Do you not realize that professing a want to “change the narrative” by wearing suits is like saying you want to “hydrate more” by playing the lottery? Did you really believe that coordinating an effort to coordinate suits for a march—while we’re literally dying in the streets—would change anything other than your dry cleaning bill? Would do anything other than make people so very sad that, of all the things you group of grown-ass adult fucking men could possibly be doing now, you chose this?
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Also, do you realize that, in this performative challenge to anti-blackness, you’re being anti-black, too? That by claiming to change a racist narrative by wearing suits, you’re implying that your suit makes you worthy of life? Which would imply that black people without suits, or degrees, or bank accounts, or safe jobs, or stable housing, or cis male-hood, are not? Do you realize the thing you’re actually doing is reinforcing the narrative that we (black men) are only concerned with the veneer of equality? That we, collectively, are too self-centered, too invested in patriarchy, too dense, too interested in replicating white supremacy instead of destroying it, to be of any good use in a serious time?
This, ironically, is actually a narrative you have the power to change. White people are going to feel how they feel about you regardless of who your fucking tailor is. What you can do, what we can do, is prove, to the hundreds of thousands of black women and black queer people and black trans people, who have cried for, who have marched for, who have stood for, who have fought for, and who have died for us, that we have value. That we will stand and fight and die for them too. But you’d rather wear suits to a summertime march to get a smile from a white person.
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Fuck you.


theroot--2020-06-16--Top 5 Ways to Erase Racism (According to White People)

The Root presents a dramatic reenactment of the entire history of America : In 1609 , the Pilgrims arrived and this happened : Then , two weeks ago , a police officer knelt on George Floyd ’ s neck and black people were like : In 1640 , Virginia ’ s General Court created what many are calling the nation ’ s first “ forever slave ” when the court condemned John Punch , an African , to a life sentence of servitude because he was black .
Punch , one of the original enslaved Africans on the White Lion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an indentured Dutch servant and an indentured English servant .
When they were found and brought back to their master , Punch walked into the courtroom like : The judge ordered the three absconders to be whipped 30 times apiece .
The two white indentured servants , a Dutchman and an Englishmen , were sentenced to a one-year extension on their indentured servitude contract .
But John Punch received a different sentence : Since that day , each successive generation of Americans has experienced a period of racial turmoil .
Whenever this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up a recycled list of cures for racism that have been recycled since the Stono Rebellion , when Jemmy , a enslaved Congolese warrior gathered a few of his fellow enslaved Africans and asked them the same question : Because white supremacy ’ s operating system hasn ’ t received a system update since Jemmy and John insisted that their lives matter , The Root decided to catalog the most common mayonnaise-flavored cures for racism using examples from social media .
5 .
Let the young people handle it .
One of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to simply believe that our children are less racist than their forefathers .
We love to believe that each generation is less racist than the one that preceded them .
The problem with this calculation is that we leave out the most important part of the equation .
Namely , we forget who ’ s raising these young anti-racists : This assumption , however , is partially correct .
While all children enter the world free of prejudices , America is the greatest tutor of white supremacy on the planet .
Simply living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child vulnerable to the virus of white supremacy—even if they don ’ t intentionally infect their children .
Until white people realize that they have to take measures to end this disease by teaching their kids how to actively fight racism , they will continue to send their children out into the world to spread it unknowingly .
According to the internet , if we talk about race , that will bring about awareness , which will eventually solve the problem .
So celebrities will blackout their Twitter profile pics and make PSAs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know what this means .
For instance , ( and this is just a hypothetical ) what if you were a police officer who stood idly by while a fellow cop kneeled on a man ’ s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds .
Should we forgive them ?
Can someone with power and authority who did something heinous be instantly absolved by acknowledging their silent complicity ?
If this works , I ’ d like to issue this statement to my Aunt Jannie : Remember that time I borrowed your car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it back as if nothing happened ?
Remember how I said : “ It was fine when I left it , ” until the insurance adjuster found deer blood and fur on the fender ?
It ’ s still not my fault .
But I found the deer and he wanted you to know that he takes responsibility for running into the road .
Everyone knows that the real reason white supremacy exists is black on black crime , not complying , gangs in Chicago , laziness , playing the victim and niggas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hole in this theory is the illogical assumption that there is no white on white crime ; that white people obey commands whenever they are confronted by police or that black people are just dumber , more prone to violence or that we enjoy poverty .
2 .
Fix the Symptom , Not the Disease Black people : Did you see what they did to George Floyd ?
Maybe we should defund the police : Black people : It ’ s not just about chokeholds .
There is a systemic problem in policing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on black people .
It starts with economics .
That ’ s why we need reparations Black people : But you also have the privilege of living in a country that makes you immune to systemic racism .
Oprah being rich doesn ’ t mean that black people have an equal share of power .
I know how to eliminate crime in America .
First , everyone must get bitten by a radioactive spider .
In case there are a few arachnophobic billionaires , they will have the option of having their parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being raised by a butler who knows a little bit about lair-based architecture , automotive engineering and karate .
If you were born on a planet with a red sun , you don ’ t have to even go through this rigamarole .
If this seems like an outrageous proposition , then perhaps you ’ ve never had the pleasure of a white person explaining to you why they ’ re not racist .
If you have , you probably recall these caped crusaders recounting how they could never be racist because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black friends or even imbibed in an occasional selection of black penis .
If you ’ re lucky , you ’ ll get to hear about that one time they experienced racism and it changed their entire life .
I love these superheroes who believe they are impervious to racism because of their unique situations .
According to white people , a temporary proximity to blackness is the same as growing up on a planet with a yellow sun or being bitten by a radioactive spider .
And I know what you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arm patting themselves on the back with performative exultations for not being evil , why don ’ t they broadcasting this medical breakthrough among their own kind ?
Because what fun is being a superhero if everyone is a superhero ?
It ’ s like if Batman spent all his time holding press conferences on how he cold-cocked the Joker or Superman became a columnist at the Daily Planet but only wrote about he ’ s better than Lex Luthor .
If these people were really caped crusaders for justice , they wouldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people about their anti-racist superpowers because they ’ d be too busy tracking down the villains who were poisoning Metropolis ’ water supply with racism .
Superheroes don ’ t need a pat on the back .
Privilege is essentially a superpower that makes white people impervious to white supremacy .
This sickness can not be eliminated through conversations , blaming others , piecemeal approaches or viral videos .
It takes hard work .
I know how to eliminate white supremacy .
As with any pandemic — the only way to permanently eradicate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guys who keep spreading the infection .
Recognizing one ’ s privilege and speaking to other white people about it is hard and painful but it ’ s also necessary .
White people have to do it .
And , if white people truly knew what racism looked and felt like , they would never ever waste their time explaining their heroism to black people .
Batman doesn ’ t take victory laps and Superman doesn ’ t need a round of applause because they ’ re too busy doing the work .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t want a cure for racism .
They just want a cape .

The Root presents a dramatic reenactment of the entire history of America:
In 1609, the Pilgrims arrived and this happened:
Then, two weeks ago, a police officer knelt on George Floyd’s neck and black people were like:
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This is American history.
In 1640, Virginia’s General Court created what many are calling the nation’s first “forever slave” when the court condemned John Punch, an African, to a life sentence of servitude because he was black. Punch, one of the original enslaved Africans on the White Lion, ran away from his master along with an indentured Dutch servant and an indentured English servant. When they were found and brought back to their master, Punch walked into the courtroom like:
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The judge ordered the three absconders to be whipped 30 times apiece. The two white indentured servants, a Dutchman and an Englishmen, were sentenced to a one-year extension on their indentured servitude contract. But John Punch received a different sentence:
...and that the third being a negro named John Punch shall serve his said master or his assigns for the time of his natural Life here or elsewhere.
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Since that day, each successive generation of Americans has experienced a period of racial turmoil. Whenever this happens, our Caucasian brethren will offer up a recycled list of cures for racism that have been recycled since the Stono Rebellion, when Jemmy, a enslaved Congolese warrior gathered a few of his fellow enslaved Africans and asked them the same question:
“Are y’all tired of this shit?”
Because white supremacy’s operating system hasn’t received a system update since Jemmy and John insisted that their lives matter, The Root decided to catalog the most common mayonnaise-flavored cures for racism using examples from social media.
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5. Let the young people handle it.
One of the most hopeful ways to eliminate discrimination is to simply believe that our children are less racist than their forefathers. We love to believe that each generation is less racist than the one that preceded them.
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The problem with this calculation is that we leave out the most important part of the equation. Namely, we forget who’s raising these young anti-racists:
Racists.
This assumption, however, is partially correct. While all children enter the world free of prejudices, America is the greatest tutor of white supremacy on the planet. Simply living in a racist country makes every white child vulnerable to the virus of white supremacy—even if they don’t intentionally infect their children.
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Until white people realize that they have to take measures to end this disease by teaching their kids how to actively fight racism, they will continue to send their children out into the world to spread it unknowingly.
4. Have a “Conversation About Race”
According to the internet, if we talk about race, that will bring about awareness, which will eventually solve the problem. So celebrities will blackout their Twitter profile pics and make PSAs like this:
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I don’t know what this means.
For instance, (and this is just a hypothetical) what if you were a police officer who stood idly by while a fellow cop kneeled on a man’s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds. Should we forgive them? Can someone with power and authority who did something heinous be instantly absolved by acknowledging their silent complicity?
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I honestly hope so.
If this works, I’d like to issue this statement to my Aunt Jannie:
Dear Auntie,
Remember that time I borrowed your car, ran into a deer and brought it back as if nothing happened? Remember how I said: “It was fine when I left it,” until the insurance adjuster found deer blood and fur on the fender?
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It’s still not my fault. But I found the deer and he wanted you to know that he takes responsibility for running into the road.
3. Blame Black People
Everyone knows that the real reason white supremacy exists is black on black crime, not complying, gangs in Chicago, laziness, playing the victim and niggas not being impervious to bullets.
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The hole in this theory is the illogical assumption that there is no white on white crime; that white people obey commands whenever they are confronted by police or that black people are just dumber, more prone to violence or that we enjoy poverty.
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2. Fix the Symptom, Not the Disease
Black people: Did you see what they did to George Floyd? Maybe we should defund the police:
White people:
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Black people: It’s not just about chokeholds. There is a systemic problem in policing that causes them to use violence disproportionately on black people. It starts with economics. That’s why we need reparations
White people:
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Black people: But you also have the privilege of living in a country that makes you immune to systemic racism. Oprah being rich doesn’t mean that black people have an equal share of power.
White people:
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1. Be a Superhero
I know how to eliminate crime in America.
First, everyone must get bitten by a radioactive spider. In case there are a few arachnophobic billionaires, they will have the option of having their parents being killed in front of them and being raised by a butler who knows a little bit about lair-based architecture, automotive engineering and karate. If you were born on a planet with a red sun, you don’t have to even go through this rigamarole.
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If this seems like an outrageous proposition, then perhaps you’ve never had the pleasure of a white person explaining to you why they’re not racist.
If you have, you probably recall these caped crusaders recounting how they could never be racist because they grew up around black people, had black friends or even imbibed in an occasional selection of black penis. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to hear about that one time they experienced racism and it changed their entire life.
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I love these superheroes who believe they are impervious to racism because of their unique situations. According to white people, a temporary proximity to blackness is the same as growing up on a planet with a yellow sun or being bitten by a radioactive spider. And I know what you’re thinking:
Instead of breaking their arm patting themselves on the back with performative exultations for not being evil, why don’t they broadcasting this medical breakthrough among their own kind?
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Because what fun is being a superhero if everyone is a superhero?
It’s like if Batman spent all his time holding press conferences on how he cold-cocked the Joker or Superman became a columnist at the Daily Planet but only wrote about he’s better than Lex Luthor. If these people were really caped crusaders for justice, they wouldn’t spend a second telling black people about their anti-racist superpowers because they’d be too busy tracking down the villains who were poisoning Metropolis’ water supply with racism.
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Superheroes don’t need a pat on the back.
Privilege is essentially a superpower that makes white people impervious to white supremacy. This sickness cannot be eliminated through conversations, blaming others, piecemeal approaches or viral videos. It takes hard work.
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I know how to eliminate white supremacy.
As with any pandemic — the only way to permanently eradicate systemic inequality is to stop the bad guys who keep spreading the infection. Recognizing one’s privilege and speaking to other white people about it is hard and painful but it’s also necessary. White people have to do it.
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And, if white people truly knew what racism looked and felt like, they would never ever waste their time explaining their heroism to black people. Batman doesn’t take victory laps and Superman doesn’t need a round of applause because they’re too busy doing the work.
But a lot of white people don’t want a cure for racism.
They just want a cape.


theroot--2020-06-16--Uptown Girl: Teyana Taylor's Upcoming Collab With M.A.C. Is an Ode to Harlem

Harlem , stand up !
Homegrown honey Teyana Taylor , already the owner of Junie Bee Nails in the historic New York City enclave , is presenting another beauty-based tribute to her hood , this time in the form of a limited-edition makeup launch in collaboration with M·A·C Cosmetics .
Per a release sent to The Glow Up : M·A·C x Teyana Taylor collection has been over a year in the making , born out of a partnership between M·A·C and Teyana stemming from her authentic love for the brand and its artistry .
As a powerful , creative artist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuality , is a trendsetter and a true embodiment of M·A·C ’ s creative compass .
Inspired by her love for classic 90 ’ s fashion and beauty , Teyana worked alongside M·A·C to create her exclusive , multi-product collection—from the products , packaging , product names and even the photo shoot .
“ I was inspired by the 90s and the heart & soul of Harlem and wanted to show that through the shades and packaging , ” added Taylor , explaining that she is a longtime fan of the beauty brand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be partnering with a company like M•A•C who I ’ ve watched collaborate with strong women of color over the years , ” she said in a statement .
“ I ’ ve been a fan of M•A•C ever since I was 15 years old and started experimenting with makeup , it was the first brand that made me like makeup .
I ’ m so grateful and excited to be sharing this beautiful collection I created with the M•A•C team but also hoping to inspire other young women that anything and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launch are limited at this time , but the collection is due to drop in July , and will reportedly include the lacquered red lip color Taylor sports in the campaign teaser .
Notably , it will be the second of three big deliveries the entertainer is expecting this summer : her next musical release , The Album , is due out on G.O.O.D .
Music this Friday—also known as “ Juneteeth ” —and as revealed in the music video for her most recent single , “ Wake Up Love , ” Taylor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iman Shumpert in September ( h/t People ) .
According to an Instagram post from Taylor , it ’ s nostalgia for her own girlhood that inspired the products in this upcoming collection .
Wow yo !
I remember walking by the Mac store on 125th street coming from school , amazed at all the dope campaign ads spread across floor to ceiling windows & on other major department stores .
MAC Cosmetics really inspired me because they were one of the first mainstream companies to fearlessly and unapologetically embrace woman of color @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big for me being a young black girl from Harlem telling myself that one day that would be me plastered in that window !
Long story short , and by the grace of God , here I am with my own up and coming capsule collection for M•A•C !
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I ’ m so grateful and excited to be sharing this beautiful collection I created with the MAC team and so happy the cat ’ s finally out the bag !
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But most importantly , I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women that anything and everything is possible & that our black is STUNNING !
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Global Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for M•A•C Cosmetics , Ukonwa Ojo has her own words of praise for the brand ’ s collaboration with the multifaceted artist , via a statement : “ As a longtime friend of the brand , we ’ ve grown to know and love Teyana for having a style unlike anyone else .
She ’ s fierce , bold and unapologetically herself , no matter what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for at M•A•C , and are so excited to bring to life through this new collaboration , ” says Ojo .
“ As a dancer , choreographer , actress , model , fitness aficionado , songwriter , producer , director and now M·A·C ’ s newest collaborator , Teyana embodies artistry boldly , originally and without boundaries.
” Hopefully , we ’ ll have more info about M·A·C x Teyana Taylor in the coming weeks ( maybe we ’ ll even get to test-drive it if we ’ re lucky ) —stay tuned @

Harlem, stand up! Homegrown honey Teyana Taylor, already the owner of Junie Bee Nails in the historic New York City enclave, is presenting another beauty-based tribute to her hood, this time in the form of a limited-edition makeup launch in collaboration with M·A·C Cosmetics.
Per a release sent to The Glow Up:
M·A·C x Teyana Taylor collection has been over a year in the making, born out of a partnership between M·A·C and Teyana stemming from her authentic love for the brand and its artistry. As a powerful, creative artist, Teyana taps into the spirit of individuality, is a trendsetter and a true embodiment of M·A·C’s creative compass. Inspired by her love for classic 90’s fashion and beauty, Teyana worked alongside M·A·C to create her exclusive, multi-product collection—from the products, packaging, product names and even the photo shoot.
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“I was inspired by the 90s and the heart & soul of Harlem and wanted to show that through the shades and packaging,” added Taylor, explaining that she is a longtime fan of the beauty brand.
“I’m very excited to be partnering with a company like M•A•C who I’ve watched collaborate with strong women of color over the years,” she said in a statement. “I’ve been a fan of M•A•C ever since I was 15 years old and started experimenting with makeup, it was the first brand that made me like makeup. I’m so grateful and excited to be sharing this beautiful collection I created with the M•A•C team but also hoping to inspire other young women that anything and everything is possible.”
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Details about the launch are limited at this time, but the collection is due to drop in July, and will reportedly include the lacquered red lip color Taylor sports in the campaign teaser. Notably, it will be the second of three big deliveries the entertainer is expecting this summer: her next musical release, The Album, is due out on G.O.O.D. Music this Friday—also known as “Juneteeth”—and as revealed in the music video for her most recent single, “Wake Up Love,” Taylor is expecting her second daughter with husband Iman Shumpert in September (h/t People).
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According to an Instagram post from Taylor, it’s nostalgia for her own girlhood that inspired the products in this upcoming collection.
Wow yo! I remember walking by the Mac store on 125th street coming from school, amazed at all the dope campaign ads spread across floor to ceiling windows & on other major department stores. MAC Cosmetics really inspired me because they were one of the first mainstream companies to fearlessly and unapologetically embrace woman of color and the LGBTQ Community. That was big for me being a young black girl from Harlem telling myself that one day that would be me plastered in that window! Long story short, and by the grace of God, here I am with my own up and coming capsule collection for M•A•C!!!!! 😩...I’m so grateful and excited to be sharing this beautiful collection I created with the MAC team and so happy the cat’s finally out the bag!! But most importantly, I’m hoping to inspire other young black women that anything and everything is possible & that our black is STUNNING!!!
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Global Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for M•A•C Cosmetics, Ukonwa Ojo has her own words of praise for the brand’s collaboration with the multifaceted artist, via a statement:
“As a longtime friend of the brand, we’ve grown to know and love Teyana for having a style unlike anyone else. She’s fierce, bold and unapologetically herself, no matter what she’s wearing—all qualities we stand for at M•A•C, and are so excited to bring to life through this new collaboration,” says Ojo. “As a dancer, choreographer, actress, model, fitness aficionado, songwriter, producer, director and now M·A·C’s newest collaborator, Teyana embodies artistry boldly, originally and without boundaries.”
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Hopefully, we’ll have more info about M·A·C x Teyana Taylor in the coming weeks (maybe we’ll even get to test-drive it if we’re lucky)—stay tuned!


theroot--2020-06-16--Trump Signs Police Reform Executive Order While Rubbing the Heads of Cops and Van Jones Thinks It’s

Trump Signs Police Reform Executive Order While Rubbing the Heads of Cops and Van Jones Thinks It’s a Good Thing

The best way to approach a Trump speech is the same way you eat a steak ; you have to separate the meat from the bone or else you ’ re going to fuck up your teeth .
On Tuesday , President Trump gave a 25-minute speech about ...
I don ’ t know what in the hell he was talking about because whenever Donald Trump talks , he goes off track and it becomes impossibly hard to understand .
I don ’ t want to blame this on him being old , but he was on some old-man rambling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t with him .
And I tried .
I literally watched the whole 25 minutes in hopes of being able to bring you something of substance but this is what I ’ ve got : • Mentions the names of some black people who ’ ve been killed by police .
• Yes , there are some bad cops but that number ’ s really small and did I say I love cops ?
• Knock , knock .
Who ’ s there ?
Just Trump loving on some cops .
• Oh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an AIDS vaccine And then he finally shut the fuck up and signed the executive order that has about as many collective teeth as his supporters .
The reform executive order doesn ’ t honestly reform shit ; it ’ s a flimsy order that essentially pushes a nationwide “ certification process for police departments , ” including a set of “ best practices ” on the use of force .
It will also include a nationwide database that will track excessive force complaints against individual officers and incentivize programs where social workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health calls , NBC News reports .
Most believe the reform bill is bullshit and completely unenforceable , because if the database isn ’ t mandated to be checked by law enforcement before hiring an officer then it ’ s just a Microsoft spreadsheet with names .
And get this shit , police departments can decide whether or not they even want to participate in the lists .
Anytime I hear the office buzzword “ best practices , ” I fall asleep as that doesn ’ t mean anything .
The only part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that social workers may accompany police on calls in which mental health is an issue , and hopefully , this will lead to a less aggressive approach by officers when dealing with people suffering with mental illness , but again departments are not required to participate .
In fact , many jammed onto social media to point out that this “ police reform ” executive order does nothing to stop police brutality and that building policy doesn ’ t stop anything if there aren ’ t any repercussions for those who violate policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a policy within the New York Police Department that bans chokehold , yet there are no repercussions should an officer use a banned chokehold .
But you know who thought Trump ’ s police reform scam was a great move ?
Van Jones is a lot like Kanye West .
At one point , Van Jones was a black man who stood up for black people , and then somewhere in the process or the election of Trump or somewhere , he morphed into this new Van Jones who is always on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m being too hard on Van Jones , let me check Twitter to see what the people have to say .
When Trump ’ s people are tweeting for you then you know you ’ re not doing this right : Don ’ t let anyone fool you ; this “ reform ” executive order isn ’ t worth the toilet paper it was written on because this is trash and Trump knows it , but don ’ t tell Van Jones this because he ’ ll get all sad .

The best way to approach a Trump speech is the same way you eat a steak; you have to separate the meat from the bone or else you’re going to fuck up your teeth.
On Tuesday, President Trump gave a 25-minute speech about...I don’t know what in the hell he was talking about because whenever Donald Trump talks, he goes off track and it becomes impossibly hard to understand. I don’t want to blame this on him being old, but he was on some old-man rambling shit, and I just can’t with him. And I tried. I literally watched the whole 25 minutes in hopes of being able to bring you something of substance but this is what I’ve got:
Mentions the names of some black people who’ve been killed by police. I love the cops. Cops are great people. Yes, there are some bad cops but that number’s really small and did I say I love cops? Knock, knock. Who’s there? Just Trump loving on some cops. Oh, and the president thinks there is an AIDS vaccine
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And then he finally shut the fuck up and signed the executive order that has about as many collective teeth as his supporters. The reform executive order doesn’t honestly reform shit; it’s a flimsy order that essentially pushes a nationwide “certification process for police departments,” including a set of “best practices” on the use of force. It will also include a nationwide database that will track excessive force complaints against individual officers and incentivize programs where social workers are sent out with officers during mental health calls, NBC News reports.
Most believe the reform bill is bullshit and completely unenforceable, because if the database isn’t mandated to be checked by law enforcement before hiring an officer then it’s just a Microsoft spreadsheet with names. And get this shit, police departments can decide whether or not they even want to participate in the lists.
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Anytime I hear the office buzzword “best practices,” I fall asleep as that doesn’t mean anything. The only part of the order that appears hopeful is that social workers may accompany police on calls in which mental health is an issue, and hopefully, this will lead to a less aggressive approach by officers when dealing with people suffering with mental illness, but again departments are not required to participate.
In fact, many jammed onto social media to point out that this “police reform” executive order does nothing to stop police brutality and that building policy doesn’t stop anything if there aren’t any repercussions for those who violate policy. For example, there is already a policy within the New York Police Department that bans chokehold, yet there are no repercussions should an officer use a banned chokehold.
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But you know who thought Trump’s police reform scam was a great move?
Van Jones.
Van Jones is a lot like Kanye West. At one point, Van Jones was a black man who stood up for black people, and then somewhere in the process or the election of Trump or somewhere, he morphed into this new Van Jones who is always on the wrong side of history.
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Maybe I’m being too hard on Van Jones, let me check Twitter to see what the people have to say.
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When Trump’s people are tweeting for you then you know you’re not doing this right:
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Don’t let anyone fool you; this “reform” executive order isn’t worth the toilet paper it was written on because this is trash and Trump knows it, but don’t tell Van Jones this because he’ll get all sad.


theroot--2020-06-16--Capitalizing the “B” in Black Is Nice, but Actually Hiring Black People in Your Newsroom Is Nicer

At The Root , we ’ ve had a long-standing debate over capitalizing the “ B ” in black .
Some of us are adamantly for it , while others ( myself included ) are grammar freaks who think that if we capitalize “ black ” we would also have to capitalize “ white , ” and I , personally , have no interest in that as it would continue to center whiteness .
Besides , you already capitalize ethnicities such as African American or British , Latinx , Jamaican or Japanese .
Colors are colors .
But lately , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , like saying “ Black Lives Matter ” on their social media and web sites , the re has been some steam in the media world about capitalizing “ black ” in articles .
So far , USA Today , the LA Times and NBC News have elected to start capitalizing the letter “ B.
” And the National Association of Black Journalists agrees , stating : For the last year , the National Association of Black Journalists ( NABJ ) has been integrating the capitalization of the word “ Black ” into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equally important that the word is capitalized in news coverage and reporting about Black people , Black communities , Black culture , Black institutions , etc .
NABJ ’ s Board of Directors has adopted this approach , as well as many of our members , and recommends that it be used across the industry .
We are updating the organization ’ s style guidance to reflect this determination .
The organization believes it is important to capitalize “ Black ” when referring to ( and out of respect for ) the Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a color is used to appropriately describe race then it should be capitalized , including White and Brown .
While the sentiment and idea are good , you know what would be better ?
If USA Today , the L.A. Times and NBC News released their diversity figures and offered up concrete plans and strategies to hire more black people and other people of color in their newsrooms , as that is the real problem , not the letter “ B , ” and whether or not it is capitalized .
And I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or news writers , but on all levels , from executive leadership to the interns—a real commitment to change .
In this present time , we are past passive , symbolic gestures from multinational corporations and media conglomerates .
We need real dedication to diversity in our newsrooms to avoid fiascos like what has transpired at the New York Times over the past few weeks and other media organizations .
That starts with a commitment to recruiting and hiring more black people , as well as more Latinx people , more Asian people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For too long , journalism has been a field dominated by white men , and specifically , wealthy white cis-gendered men , as journalism is not a high-paying profession .
It helps if you have mommy and daddy to underwrite your career until it takes off ( if it ever does ) , and that ’ s an option quite a few people do not have .
This is why we argue for paid internships and recruitment programs that bring more black people to newsrooms .
This is why so many are demanding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that look nice , but ones that smash the status quo .
It ’ s time to destroy what has always been and build something new .
That starts with hiring and recruiting .
That starts with moving beyond the superficial and symbolic and finally , getting real and having the tough conversations on race .

At The Root, we’ve had a long-standing debate over capitalizing the “B” in black. Some of us are adamantly for it, while others (myself included) are grammar freaks who think that if we capitalize “black” we would also have to capitalize “white,” and I, personally, have no interest in that as it would continue to center whiteness. Besides, you already capitalize ethnicities such as African American or British, Latinx, Jamaican or Japanese. Colors are colors. But lately, coinciding with nationwide protests and corporate gestures, like saying “Black Lives Matter” on their social media and web sites, the re has been some steam in the media world about capitalizing “black” in articles.
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So far, USA Today, the LA Times and NBC News have elected to start capitalizing the letter “B.” And the National Association of Black Journalists agrees, stating:
For the last year, the National Association of Black Journalists(NABJ) has been integrating the capitalization of the word “Black” into its communications. However, it is equally important that the word is capitalized in news coverage and reporting about Black people, Black communities, Black culture, Black institutions, etc. NABJ’s Board of Directors has adopted this approach, as well as many of our members, and recommends that it be used across the industry. We are updating the organization’s style guidance to reflect this determination. The organization believes it is important to capitalize “Black” when referring to (and out of respect for) the Black diaspora. NABJ also recommends that whenever a color is used to appropriately describe race then it should be capitalized, including White and Brown.
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Sounds nice! But no.
While the sentiment and idea are good, you know what would be better? If USA Today, the L.A. Times and NBC News released their diversity figures and offered up concrete plans and strategies to hire more black people and other people of color in their newsrooms, as that is the real problem, not the letter “B,” and whether or not it is capitalized.
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And I’m not just talking on-air talent or news writers, but on all levels, from executive leadership to the interns—a real commitment to change.
In this present time, we are past passive, symbolic gestures from multinational corporations and media conglomerates. We need real dedication to diversity in our newsrooms to avoid fiascos like what has transpired at the New York Times over the past few weeks and other media organizations. That starts with a commitment to recruiting and hiring more black people, as well as more Latinx people, more Asian people, more Native people, etc. For too long, journalism has been a field dominated by white men, and specifically, wealthy white cis-gendered men, as journalism is not a high-paying profession. It helps if you have mommy and daddy to underwrite your career until it takes off (if it ever does), and that’s an option quite a few people do not have.
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This is why we argue for paid internships and recruitment programs that bring more black people to newsrooms. This is why so many are demanding systemic change, not just superficial fixes that look nice, but ones that smash the status quo.
It’s time to destroy what has always been and build something new.
That starts with a diverse newsroom.
That starts with hiring and recruiting.
That starts with moving beyond the superficial and symbolic and finally, getting real and having the tough conversations on race.


theroot--2020-06-17--Figuring Out Sex Toy Storage, Part 1: Bags and Pouches

There are as many ways to store sex toys as there are types of sex toys , and at the request of you , our beloved readers , in the upcoming weeks we ’ ll explore the different options that are available .
Proper toy storage is an important part of sexual health—you should clean sex toys after every use , and then store them in such a way that they remain clean .
Good storage will also help to protect your toys from damage , and is a smart way to keep track of chargers and other accessories .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ storage bag will be the best choice—bags offer more flexibility for accommodating oddly shaped toys , such as rabbit-style vibrators that have protruding ticklers , and can serve both at-home and travel storage functions .
We rounded up some of the best toy storage bags , and even arranged for a few special discounts for you !
This satin sack-style bag has a drawstring closure , and can accommodate toys up to 12 inches in length ( its dimensions are 7 '' x 12 '' ) .
But the Sugar Sak ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which uses a technology called Bioshield 75 that inhibits the growth of bacteria , fungi , yeast , mold , mildew , and viruses .
The Sugar Sak comes in hot pink or bright orange .
Ella Paradis offers Inventory readers 50 % off ; the discount will be applied automatically at checkout .
If your stash consists mostly of smaller toys like bullet vibrators or oral sex simulators , a smaller bag will be the perfect thing for keeping your littles safe and sound when not in use .
This black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and its dimensions are 4.1 inches by 7.8 inches .
Ella Paradis offers Inventory readers 50 % off ; the discount will be applied automatically at checkout .
The Blush Novelties Safe Sex Toy Bag is another antibacterial pouch-style storage option with a drawstring closure top .
It ’ s made of a lint-free satin-like material that ’ s lined with ultra-fine silver crystals that release ions when conditions for bacterial growth , like high heat or humidity , exist .
The medium pouch size is 10.25 inches by 3 inches and can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ length .
Bellesa offers Inventory readers 520 % off using the code INVENTORY at checkout .
Dame Products ’ Stash is a zippable cotton pouch that ’ s perfect for storing toys up to TK inches in size , including the Arc , which we reviewed way back in February .
It ’ s a bit pricier than other storage bags , but it has some features the others don ’ t , like three inner pockets , two small open-topped pockets and one that zips closed , and sewn-in elastics .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small toys , like bullets , or charging cords , while the open pockets are the perfect size for stashing condoms or packets of lube .
This set of five plain black drawstring bags is perfect for the person who has a larger and more varied collection of sex toys and accessories .
Each bag is made of machine-washable polyester and is 14.5 inches by 9 inches in size , so it ’ s super roomy and will fit pretty much any size or shape .

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

There are as many ways to store sex toys as there are types of sex toys, and at the request of you, our beloved readers, in the upcoming weeks we’ll explore the different options that are available. Proper toy storage is an important part of sexual health—you should clean sex toys after every use, and then store them in such a way that they remain clean. Good storage will also help to protect your toys from damage, and is a smart way to keep track of chargers and other accessories.
For most people’s needs a storage bag will be the best choice—bags offer more flexibility for accommodating oddly shaped toys, such as rabbit-style vibrators that have protruding ticklers, and can serve both at-home and travel storage functions. We rounded up some of the best toy storage bags, and even arranged for a few special discounts for you!
A Large Antibacterial Toy Bag
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This satin sack-style bag has a drawstring closure, and can accommodate toys up to 12 inches in length (its dimensions are 7" x 12"). But the Sugar Sak’s real selling point is its interior coating, which uses a technology called Bioshield 75 that inhibits the growth of bacteria, fungi, yeast, mold, mildew, and viruses. The Sugar Sak comes in hot pink or bright orange. Ella Paradis offers Inventory readers 50% off; the discount will be applied automatically at checkout.
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A Small Satin Bag
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If your stash consists mostly of smaller toys like bullet vibrators or oral sex simulators, a smaller bag will be the perfect thing for keeping your littles safe and sound when not in use. This black microbial satin bag has a zip-top closure and its dimensions are 4.1 inches by 7.8 inches. Ella Paradis offers Inventory readers 50% off; the discount will be applied automatically at checkout.
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The Blush Novelties Safe Sex Toy Bag is another antibacterial pouch-style storage option with a drawstring closure top. It’s made of a lint-free satin-like material that’s lined with ultra-fine silver crystals that release ions when conditions for bacterial growth, like high heat or humidity, exist. The medium pouch size is 10.25 inches by 3 inches and can hold toys up to 9 inches in length. Bellesa offers Inventory readers 520% off using the code INVENTORY at checkout.
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Stash Pouch | $30 | Dame Products
Dame Products’ Stash is a zippable cotton pouch that’s perfect for storing toys up to TK inches in size, including the Arc, which we reviewed way back in February. It’s a bit pricier than other storage bags, but it has some features the others don’t, like three inner pockets, two small open-topped pockets and one that zips closed, and sewn-in elastics. The elastics can be used to hold very small toys, like bullets, or charging cords, while the open pockets are the perfect size for stashing condoms or packets of lube.
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Stash Stash is a zippable pouch for keeping your pleasure essentials close at hand. Its inner pockets and Read more
A Set of Large, Discreet Drawstring Bags
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This set of five plain black drawstring bags is perfect for the person who has a larger and more varied collection of sex toys and accessories. Each bag is made of machine-washable polyester and is 14.5 inches by 9 inches in size, so it’s super roomy and will fit pretty much any size or shape.


theroot--2020-06-17--Publix Supermarkets Ban Black Lives Matters Apparel for Employees

Publix is apparently trying to be the Starbucks of the supermarket game .
After seeing the coffee chain come under fire for initially not allowing employees to wear Black Lives Matter apparel , Publix came through and said , “ Hold my beer.
” NBC News reports that Publix has released a statement saying that employees are not allowed to wear Black Lives Matter apparel .
The statement was made partially due to Quinton Desamours , a black teenager who works at a Publix in Lehigh Acres , Fla .
, He tweeted out earlier this month that after going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letters with BLM written on it he was approached by a manager and sent home .
“ Honestly , I was just speechless .
He told me the company hasn ’ t issued a statement and that he doesn ’ t know if they ’ re pro or con on the issue , and that I am endangering myself and everyone who worked there.
” 18-year-old Desamours told WBBH about when an assistant manager approached him about the mask .
Desamours went on to say that the mask policy isn ’ t enforced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have different designs on their masks .
There is an employee that has a comic strip on his mask .
So , it seems like they just didn ’ t like the message I was trying to portray.
” Desamours told WBBH “ At Publix , we reject racism and believe diversity makes our company — and our community — better .
Our focus remains on ensuring a welcoming work and shopping environment for all associates and customers .
Our uniform policy does not permit non-Publix messaging on clothing or accessories.
” Maria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement sent to NBC News .
The company also referred Desamours to a letter written by Publix CEO Todd Jones .
“ Today , it ’ s evident that our support and compassion are required on an even deeper level .
At Publix , we reject racism and discrimination of any kind.
” Jones wrote in a letter detailing his pledge to donate $ 1 million to National Urban League affiliates .
Publix ’ s stance essentially boils down to “ Hey , we ’ re not racist .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money in our stores , ” which kind of misses the entire point of the movement .
Desamours was unmoved by both statements and has announced his intention to quit his job .
“ No place is a bad place to stand up for what ’ s fundamentally right !
” Desamours tweeted on Tuesday .

Publix is apparently trying to be the Starbucks of the supermarket game. After seeing the coffee chain come under fire for initially not allowing employees to wear Black Lives Matter apparel, Publix came through and said, “Hold my beer.”
NBC News reports that Publix has released a statement saying that employees are not allowed to wear Black Lives Matter apparel. The statement was made partially due to Quinton Desamours, a black teenager who works at a Publix in Lehigh Acres, Fla ., He tweeted out earlier this month that after going to work wearing a mask with the letters with BLM written on it he was approached by a manager and sent home.
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“Honestly, I was just speechless. He told me the company hasn’t issued a statement and that he doesn’t know if they’re pro or con on the issue, and that I am endangering myself and everyone who worked there.” 18-year-old Desamours told WBBH about when an assistant manager approached him about the mask. Desamours went on to say that the mask policy isn’t enforced equally. “Many, many employees have different designs on their masks. There is an employee that has a comic strip on his mask. So, it seems like they just didn’t like the message I was trying to portray.” Desamours told WBBH
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“At Publix, we reject racism and believe diversity makes our company — and our community — better. Our focus remains on ensuring a welcoming work and shopping environment for all associates and customers. Our uniform policy does not permit non-Publix messaging on clothing or accessories.” Maria Brous, a spokeswoman for Publix, said in a statement sent to NBC News.
The company also referred Desamours to a letter written by Publix CEO Todd Jones. “Today, it’s evident that our support and compassion are required on an even deeper level. At Publix, we reject racism and discrimination of any kind.” Jones wrote in a letter detailing his pledge to donate $1 million to National Urban League affiliates.
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Publix’s stance essentially boils down to “Hey, we’re not racist. We just want racists to feel comfortable spending money in our stores,” which kind of misses the entire point of the movement.
Desamours was unmoved by both statements and has announced his intention to quit his job. “No place is a bad place to stand up for what’s fundamentally right!” Desamours tweeted on Tuesday.


theroot--2020-06-17--Sephora Has Some Deals to Keep You Looking Glamorous, Even While You're Stuck at Home

The best Sephora deals and promo codes for June 2020 are here .
Even if you ’ re not leaving home much these days , it ’ s important to keep yourself feeling great .
And whether that ’ s with skincare or experimenting with news cosmetics , Sephora has loads of options available .
Better yet , the Sephora website is loaded with great deals , including discounts on brands such as Fenty Beauty , KVD Vegan Beauty , Natasha Denona , and Voluspa .
Sephora also offers free shipping when you use the code FREESHIP at checkout .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anastasia Beverly Hills pigment palette has nine cherry shades ( matte and metallic alike ) , from smoky blueberry to matte bright cherry .
It ’ s discounted $ 9 right now , and is Vol .
3 of a set — you can also grab Vol .
1 and Vol .
2 for the same price each if you want an even wider array of striking options .
• None Buy it now for $ 20 Grab a trio of coconut wax votive candles with containers shaped like macarons .
It comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Gilt Pomander & Hinoki scents , and Voluspa recommends mixing and matching for unique effects .
It ’ s $ 10 off .
• None Buy it now for $ 29 Currently half-off the list price , Melt Cosmetics ’ Impulsive Pressed Pigment Palette gives you 18 shades of metallic and matte shades , but it also tells a story .
“ One side of the palette is inspired by the early years of Melt and the friendship between co-founders Lora and Dana that started it all .
It showcases cool-toned shimmers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ description .
“ The other side features dangerously-bold mattes and vivid shimmers , inspired by the brand ’ s fun and fearless MeltFam.
” Fabulous .
• None Buy it now for $ 33 Strike a hot summer look with Natasha Denona ’ s tropic eyeshadow palette , which comes with 15 shades of the brand ’ s long-lasting cream-powder formulas—including Mint Frost , Sangria , and Zena .
It ’ s 50 % off the list price right now , with plenty of rave reviews from customers .
• None Buy it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Nest New York ’ s Cocoa Woods perfume , described as a warm and spicy fragrance with notes of bittersweet cocoa , Thai ginger , and more .
The 1.7oz spray bottle is $ 37 , while a 0.27oz rollerball is marked down to $ 14 .
• None Buy it now for $ 37 Get a mega-pack of Rihanna ’ s Fenty Beauty metallic pigments for half-off the usual $ 99 price .
Mix and match tones like February , Raspberry Rave , and Glacier Gang to get the frosted look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cruelty-free loose powders .
• None Buy it now for $ 49 Sephora ’ s “ Mini Deluxe ” sampler set gives you a tiny dose of eight different perfumes , including Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Garden Eau de Parfum , Chloé Eau de Parfum , and Atelier Cologne Clémentine California Cologne Absolue Pure Parfum .
It ’ s billed as a $ 147 value , and that includes the certificate inside for a “ free ” full-sized bottle of any of the eight included scents .
The only real downside is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sephora store , so you might have to wait to cash it in .
Still , you ’ ll have some time to test out these options .
• None Buy it now for $ 75 Go for the bold look with the Fenty Beauty Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlight Palette , which has seven metallic shades including Subzero , Heart Burn , and Scandal ’ ice .
This fire-and-ice themed set is marked down significantly from its usual $ 54 price point , so go wild .
• None Buy it now for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is one of the hottest in cosmetics today , and now you can try one of its striking lip colors for 30 % off right now at Sephora .
The Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Juicy Satin Lipstick comes in shades like Motorboat , Alpha Doll , and Go Deep , so… have fun with it , yeah ?
• None Buy it now for $ 14 Given that we ’ re all stuck at home , what better time than now to fire up Netflix and watch a charming teen rom-com ?
Sephora teamed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the latest To All the Boys… movie , and this scrunchie set lets you add a flashy bit of style .
• None Buy it now for $ 9 As someone who has tried a bunch of charcoal products , I can say they really do make a difference in your complexion .
Perfect to use at morning or at night and truly livens dull skin on the face and neck .
Glamglow is another amazing skin care company that is pricey but produces major results .
This sale is a must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 38 Kat Von D ’ s KVD Vegan Beauty released this enticing Alchemist Holographic Palette , which features four shades for your eyes , lips , and face that glisten with “ double dimension technology.
” The larger set gives you Emerald ( green ) , Saphyre ( blue ) , Amethyst ( ultra-violet ) , and Opal ( pink ) , while a separate single $ 7 item has Aquamarine ( teal ) .
• None Buy it now for $ 10 Now that you have some beautiful palettes to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good set of brushes .
Sephora ’ s brand is as good as any luxury company ’ s , complete with black soft touch handles .
These 10 brushes can help you curate any image you are wishing to achieve .
They are tucked away in black faux leather roll to keep them safe for travel and transport .
• None Buy it now for $ 70 Nothing warms the heart or raises the spirits like a delightful scent , and this exclusive set from Clean Reserve should do the trick .
Plus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since they partnered with BEEautiful Earth .
This also mean the packaging is sustainable and all the ingredients are farm sourced in eco-concious packaging .
They live up to the Clean name in every way .
Smell wonderful with these 5 fragrances and save the planet .
Win-Win .
Pro Tip : Warm Cotton is where it is at .
• None Buy it now for $ 48

Sheilah Villari and Andrew Hayward on Roundups, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

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The best Sephora deals and promo codes for December 2021 are here.
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Give your skin a little rest and relaxation with the Fenty Skin Start’r Set. This set comes with a travel-size mini makeup remover-cleanser, a toner-serum, and a sunscreen-moisturizer. These products target dark spots, finelines, wrinkles, and dryness. These products are vegan and come in recyclable packaging, so you can do right by your skin and help the environment.
Versatile and multi-faceted, the Season to Sparkle 8 Piece Makeup Brush Set will be the inspiration behind all your holiday looks. Designed just for the Sephora collection each brush is vegan, cruelty-free, so use without guilt. You even get a handy pouch to keep them clean between uses. This is a great set to gift a beauty beginner. Plus, it’s 40% off.
Get the most kissable lips with the Give Me Some Shine Lip Gloss + Plumper Set. This set comes with an array of colors from top Sephora brands.
This included Fenty, Huda Beauty, Milk, NARS, and Pat McGrath.These sets are an awesome way to get to know brands you’ve been curious about. They’re super wearable and accessible to the plumping novice. Note that they’re also cruelty-free, and the hues will complement any skin tone.
Looking for a great waterproof, liquid-gel eyeliner at a discounted price? Available in four colors, this product is available in a high shine and metallic finish, based on your preference. As a bonus, this eyeliner is free of sulfates and parabens, along with other harmful ingredients like formaldehyde.
Massage a handful of the Coco Rose Coconut Oil Body Polish into your skin to soften and hydrate dry, rough patches and save your body this winter. The Soft Glow Body Oil will leave your body feeling silky-smooth and luminous. The perfect sparkle to carry you into the new year. Herbivore knows what they’re doing.
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Get your glow on for a discounted price with this Holographic Stick from Milk Makeup. This stick is made with a buildable cream texture to give your skin a dewy finish with a weightless feel. I mean, who doesn’t need a little glitter in their life?
For me, concealer is an essential step in my makeup routine. Marc Jacobs Beauty Accomplice Concealer & Touch-Up Stick is super creamy and perfect for those of us who often do our makeup on-the-go. This stick is perfect for delivering natural, even skin tone, hiding dark circles, blemishes, and all your other little imperfections.
Note that you have 8 different options of shades, all at the same 50% off discount.
This glow kit has four metallic powder highlighters to make any look pop. Instantly add radiance to your skin. They are blendable and the tones work harmoniously together. Wear them separately on the eyes and body, this palette was made for experimenting. Shine bright at any party.
If you’re looking for the best in skincare Shiseido is for you. This three-piece bundle includes the company’s best sellers. The Urban Environment SPF 42 is oil-free and ideal for fun in the sun. It’s lightweight and works perfectly even under makeup. The Ultimune Serum protects against daily damage and premature aging, leaving your skin hydrated and smooth. The Benefiance Wrinkle Eye Cream completes the routine by significantly reducing wrinkles after a few uses. This kit is great for all skin types.
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This story was originally published by Sheilah Villari on 03/19/2020 and updated with new information on 12/20/2021.


theroot--2020-06-17--Crystal Dunn Was Afraid She'd Lose Her Career If She Kneeled With Megan Rapinoe

In recent years , when a black athlete takes a political stance they ’ re typically met with some variation of “ shut up and dribble , ” from media pundits and pressed white fans .
It ’ s understandable that American soccer player Crystal Dunn had complicated emotions when her teammate Megan Rapinoe decided to kneel .
Dunn said she had a fear that it “ would look differently if a black girl on the team kneels , ” according to NBC News .
On Tuesday , Dunn participated in a roundtable with Bleacher Report discussing racism in soccer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when Rapinoe first told her that she was going to kneel .
“ I remember our conversation when she came up to me and said , ‘ Crys , I ’ m thinking of kneeling , ’ And I remember being , just filled with so much joy for her wanting to fight a cause like that , because in my opinion at that time , I was like , ‘ you have nothing to do with this.
’ That ’ s ignorant on my part , thinking that off the bat , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted to fight for this cause.
” Dunn told Bleacher Report .
In 2016 , Rapinoe took a knee during the anthem before a match between the Chicago Red Stars and Seattle Reign FC .
After the game , she explained to American Soccer Now why she decided to kneel .
“ It was a little nod to Kaepernick and everything that he ’ s standing for right now .
I think it ’ s actually pretty disgusting the way he was treated .
Being a gay American , I know what it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not have it protect all of your liberties.
” Rapinoe told American Soccer Now after the game .
Similar to Kaepernick , Rapinoe faced backlash for kneeling during the anthem .
The U.S Soccer Federation released a statement saying that players should “ stand and honor our flag while the National Anthem ” is played .
“ Representing your country is a privilege and honor for any player or coach that is associated with U.S. Soccer ’ s National Team .
In front of national and often global audiences , the playing of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our Men ’ s and Women ’ s National Team players and coaches to reflect upon the liberties and freedom we all appreciate in this country .
“ the statement went on to say .
Dunn also recalls how “ internally conflicted ” she was about whether she should kneel and became even more “ torn ” after she saw the criticism Rapinoe received for kneeling .
“ I remember telling her that , ‘ I have to stand , dude , because I don ’ t know what ’ s going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I saw the way U.S. Soccer responded and treated Megan .
The kept her out of some games , kept her out of camps , and I was like , ‘ yes that ’ s bad , ’ but to me , I was thinking ‘ they could rip up my contract.
’ So I thought I was actually going to get it much worse .
And I remember telling her , it hurts me to my core that I ’ m going to to stand , but I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t unfounded as Kaepernick was dropped from his team and blacklisted from the NFL for the last four years .
Similar to the NFL , the U.S Soccer Federation has recently done an about face on its stance surrounding kneeling in the wake of the nationwide protests that have gripped the nation .

In recent years, when a black athlete takes a political stance they’re typically met with some variation of “shut up and dribble,” from media pundits and pressed white fans. It’s understandable that American soccer player Crystal Dunn had complicated emotions when her teammate Megan Rapinoe decided to kneel.
Dunn said she had a fear that it “would look differently if a black girl on the team kneels,” according to NBC News. On Tuesday, Dunn participated in a roundtable with Bleacher Report discussing racism in soccer. During the roundtable, Dunn recounted when Rapinoe first told her that she was going to kneel. “I remember our conversation when she came up to me and said, ‘Crys, I’m thinking of kneeling,’ And I remember being, just filled with so much joy for her wanting to fight a cause like that, because in my opinion at that time, I was like, ‘you have nothing to do with this.’ That’s ignorant on my part, thinking that off the bat, but I was so moved that she wanted to fight for this cause.” Dunn told Bleacher Report.
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In 2016, Rapinoe took a knee during the anthem before a match between the Chicago Red Stars and Seattle Reign FC. After the game, she explained to American Soccer Now why she decided to kneel. “It was a little nod to Kaepernick and everything that he’s standing for right now. I think it’s actually pretty disgusting the way he was treated. Being a gay American, I know what it means to look at the flag and not have it protect all of your liberties.” Rapinoe told American Soccer Now after the game.
Similar to Kaepernick, Rapinoe faced backlash for kneeling during the anthem. The U.S Soccer Federation released a statement saying that players should “stand and honor our flag while the National Anthem” is played. “Representing your country is a privilege and honor for any player or coach that is associated with U.S. Soccer’s National Team. In front of national and often global audiences, the playing of our national anthem is an opportunity for our Men’s and Women’s National Team players and coaches to reflect upon the liberties and freedom we all appreciate in this country. “ the statement went on to say.
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From NBC News:
Dunn also recalls how “internally conflicted” she was about whether she should kneel and became even more “torn” after she saw the criticism Rapinoe received for kneeling. “I remember telling her that, ‘I have to stand, dude, because I don’t know what’s going to happen,” Dunn told Bleacher Report. “I saw the way U.S. Soccer responded and treated Megan. The kept her out of some games, kept her out of camps, and I was like, ‘yes that’s bad,’ but to me, I was thinking ‘they could rip up my contract.’ So I thought I was actually going to get it much worse. And I remember telling her, it hurts me to my core that I’m going to to stand, but I’m supportive.”
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Dunn’s concerns aren’t unfounded as Kaepernick was dropped from his team and blacklisted from the NFL for the last four years. Similar to the NFL, the U.S Soccer Federation has recently done an about face on its stance surrounding kneeling in the wake of the nationwide protests that have gripped the nation.