theroot--2020-11-30--The 10 Best Deals of November 30, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of November 30, 2020

It ’ s November 30 , Cyber Monday , and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals of the day .
Find your best Zoom lighting with the LED ring light kit .
Get to the bottom of your dog ’ s lineage with Chewy ’ s DNA test .
Perfect your dewy look with No7 serums .
And if you ’ re still craving more deals , take a peek at Monday ’ s best deals overall .
For Cyber Monday save 20 % on this 10 '' LED ring kit .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you didn ’ t grab one of these to improve your selfies , upgrade your TikToks , or even just to help with better lighting for makeup now is the time .
This deal will run until December 4 just use the code 6IA3K624 at checkout .
In this kit , you get the 10 '' LED ring light , a 4 '' tripod stand , a phone clip , a wireless remote , and a user manual .
There are 3 lighting modes : warm , natural , and cold .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 11 lighting modes help you adjustable to the brightness you need .
You might have to play around to find which hue and color temperatures work best for you .
The phone clamp supports both vertically and horizontally shooting .
It also works with a variety of smartphones .
The light also works with most devices that support a USB port .
The wireless controller lets you switch on the fill light directly , change modes , and light levels .
This is a really nice deal and a great starter set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ endeavors a boost .
Remember the # 1 TikTok tip is well-lit videos do better all around .
This will ship for free if you are a Prime member .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
I have a friend that as soon as November 1 hits her tree is up .
And this year she told me it ’ s the one thing she ’ s been looking forward to and has kind of helped her cope with not being able to see her family .
That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in finding comfort in things like this and if a big ole pine tree is going to bring you joy you might as well buy one that ’ s deeply discounted .
This 6.5 ft. Winchester pine with clear lights is 65 % off and needs a good home .
With the lights already on it , half the work is done .
I used to have to put a version of this tree up for my mom when would visit .
Once you figure out where all the connections are it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are 400 pre-strung lights on this one .
These trees actually do feel authentic and definitely look real .
It ’ s a pretty full tree and the branch tips are mixed for optimum ornament hanging .
I can tell you it is rather easy to assemble and comes with a folding metal stand .
If you ’ re ready for the holidays to be here then hop on this sale .
This will ship for free .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
Curious to know what makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been told your pupper is a combo breed but feel like the jury is still out ?
Today Wisdom Panel has a deal on their Canine DNA Kits .
Take $ 30 off the basic Essential Kit or take $ 40 off the more comprehensive Premium Kit .
Wisdom Panel is the leading canine genetics company and has tested over 1.5 million dogs so the database is vast .
With a simple swab of the cheek , register your kit online , and then send it off to the lab with pre-paid shipping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two weeks but hey there are 350 breeds to go through .
While genetic testing can be scary it is important and can be crucial to pinpoint specific health issues , especially early to create a long-term plan .
My best friend got her first dog this year and while puppy Winston is a joy I totally don ’ t believe the breeds she was told he is .
We are totally getting one of the kits to determine that I ’ m right !
But she ’ ll also get a better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
How he got his unique curly locks , his digging behaviors , and his overall wellness .
All the info she needs so she can be the best dog mom and give that little fur angel a long happy life .
Both of these will ship for free .
UPDATE : Winnie is exactly 50 % Cavalier King Charles and 50 % Poodle .
So I was wrong .
He ’ s a full-fledged Cavapoo .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
We ’ ve got ourselves a Cyber @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Fortnite-themed special edition Switch that ’ s actually pretty neat .
You get yellow and blue joy-cons , plus a custom dock with classic Fortnite characters on it , like The Banana Guy .
The Switch has Fortnite pre-installed on it ( it ’ s a free game anyways , so not much of a deal there ) , but it also gives you 2,000 V-Bucks .
You ’ ll also get a download code for The Wildcat Bundle , an in-game cosmetic pack for Fortnite .
At the moment , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ll need to pick it up in-store after ordering online .
Amazon has it as well , while Walmart had it up earlier and it ’ s already sold out there .
This deal was originally published by Giovanni Colantonio .
We ’ ve seen Ubisoft slash the price on games like Watch Dogs : Legion , Just Dance 2021 , and even Assassin ’ s Creed Valhalla this Blyber Weekend , but the studio just took things to another level .
You can now save $ 10 when you pre-order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rising , at Amazon .
For reference , the game doesn ’ t even come out until December 3 , so you ’ re getting a deal from the future here .
Ubisoft ’ s latest open world game looks like it takes many cues from The Legend of Zelda : Breath of the Wild , with free climbing , gliding , and rune-like abilities that can be used to solve puzzle shrines .
Except it ’ s about Gods .
If that sounds up your alley , you can grab the PS5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ versions at a discount now and thank yourself on Thursday .
This deal was originally posted by Giovanni Colantonio .
If you just picked up a new iPhone , you probably noticed there ’ s no power brick included this time around .
If you have a pile of old chargers lying around it might not seem too troublesome , but even those probably won ’ t charge your device as quickly as newer options would .
You could buy a newer , faster charger straight from Apple , but those are costly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as good .
Right now , for Cyber Monday , you can get up to 43 % off select Anker gear .
If you need a longer charging cable , this 6ft option is down to $ 20 , while the company ’ s 10,000mAh PowerCore Slim power bank is down to $ 15 .
You can also get this nifty four-port USB-C/USB-A wall charger for $ 18 off .
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon .
Welcome to Cyber Monday at JACHS .
This was the sale you were waiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 .
No code needed as prices are already discounted for the day .
So take a good browse and get up to 90 % off in the greatest sale of the season .
These midweight shawl cardigans ( $ 56 ) are a quintessential fall item and a must for a lazy weekend or to keep cozy while working at home .
There are a few different styles and colors to pick from .
The average discount is 70 % off .
These are great for layering with a button-down or t-shirt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and easy to care for .
Win-win .
Speaking of button-downs ( $ 26 ) those are all around 74 % off in this killer deal .
Flannels , Oxfords , Tech shirts are all included .
Lost of hues and designs to choose from so you ’ ll definitely find a few that fit your vibe .
I mean there are 68 of them .
Most are cotton or a cotton-blend .
Another 73 % off category is the stretch tech pants ( $ 27 ) .
There are 6 striking colors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most comfortable pants JACHS has to offer with their ultra-stretch fabric .
They ’ re an all year round pant too .
Each pair is a polyester/spandex blend and made to live in no matter what you do .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
When it comes to men ’ s apparel , there is no retailer more coveted by our readers than Huckberry , and it ’ s not hard to see why .
It sells everything from wool sweaters to weatherproof boots to polarized sunglasses , some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brand .
But Huckberry doesn ’ t just sell apparel , it sells home goods , accessories , and even some tech products , ALL of which are discounted in its Cyber Monday sale .
Need a new pair of earbuds , resistant to water and sweat while you ’ re working or exploring outside ?
Jaybird ’ s Earthproof wireless headphones are marked down $ 81 .
Clean house and spark joy with a Yamazaki shoe rack tower reduced 25 % .
And when all ’ s said and done , pour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4-pack of Whiskey Peaks American Mountains whiskey glasses for $ 52 .
Back in the clothing department , some of your favorites are back , too , including boots from Astorflex and Rhodes Footwear , Seavee ’ s slip-ons , Malouf ’ s Zoned Dough pillows , and more .
Don ’ t miss out on Huckberry ’ s biggest sale—and lowest prices—of the year .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
If you ’ re into combat sports , you know Bruce Lee .
If you ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lee .
If you haven ’ t been born yet , you know Bruce Lee .
This legendary martial artist died way too young , so if you ’ re feeling a bit nostalgic and want to relive the glory days of him kicking holes through human chests , check out this big collection of Bruce Lee ’ s biggest hits on Blu-Ray , which was once $ 125 and discounted to $ 92 a few months ago .
Now , it ’ s plummeted even further to $ 62 !
You ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bundle : • The Way of the Dragon That ’ s about as solid a starter pack as you ’ re going to find .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
No7 is an incredible UK brand that has been blessing the shores of the US for a few years now .
They ’ ve helped a ton of people sort out skin concerns in a myriad of categories .
For Cyber Monday grab any one of their best selling serums and start the journey of better skin for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look radiant at that zoom party .
Until December 2 save up to 32 % off No7 's serums .
I ’ m a big fan of this cream .
So much so I recommended it in my big night creams round-up .
I actually keep this version on my nightstand now .
This can be used as a great preventive measure .
It also helps if you ’ ve had a few rough nights and need to look your best in a few days .
All these serums are fast-absorbing and moisture-rich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Serum ( $ 24 ) is best for dark circles/spots , wrinkles , and general firmness .
This Multi-Action Serum ( $ 24 ) uses all the same formulas as above and throws in some extra help on brightening and nourishing .
This clinically proven formula aids with multiple signs of aging and preps your skin to keep it looking younger longer .
This is a great serum for a person of mature age but it never hurts to start keeping your mug beautiful for as long as possible .
Supreme radiance forever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Intense Advanced Serum ( $ 28 ) is powered by Matrixyl 3000 .
This is the elite stuff for more youthful skin but also skin that wants to look more rested .
So if you ’ ve skipped a few days of hydration and need a boost this is the serum for you .
The antioxidant and peptide combo works together to give you a more supple complexion .
Early Defence Glow Activating Serum ( $ 17 ) is here to get you on the right path to great skin .
Good practices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ king and getting the best stuff sooner can do wonders .
This skin-renewing serum keeps your face cleaner and pores more refined .
This combines with your natural defenses to keep your appearance as glowing as possible .
Free shipping for all over $ 35 .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .

Juliana Clark on Kinja Deals, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Monday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
It’s November 30 , Cyber Monday, and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals of the day. Find your best Zoom lighting with the LED ring light kit. Get to the bottom of your dog’s lineage with Chewy’s DNA test. Perfect your dewy look with No7 serums.
And if you’re still craving more deals, take a peek at Monday’s best deals overall.
#1: LED ring light kit
For Cyber Monday save 20% on this 10" LED ring kit. We are probably headed for another quarantine so if you didn’t grab one of these to improve your selfies, upgrade your TikToks, or even just to help with better lighting for makeup now is the time. This deal will run until December 4 just use the code 6IA3K624 at checkout.
In this kit, you get the 10" LED ring light, a 4" tripod stand, a phone clip, a wireless remote, and a user manual. There are 3 lighting modes: warm, natural, and cold. And the color temperature spans 2300K-6000K. The 11 lighting modes help you adjustable to the brightness you need. You might have to play around to find which hue and color temperatures work best for you. The phone clamp supports both vertically and horizontally shooting. It also works with a variety of smartphones. The light also works with most devices that support a USB port. The wireless controller lets you switch on the fill light directly, change modes, and light levels. This is a really nice deal and a great starter set for anyone wanting to give their creative endeavors a boost. Remember the #1 TikTok tip is well-lit videos do better all around.
This will ship for free if you are a Prime member.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#2: Lighted pine tree
I have a friend that as soon as November 1 hits her tree is up. And this year she told me it’s the one thing she’s been looking forward to and has kind of helped her cope with not being able to see her family. That’s deep. There’s no shame in finding comfort in things like this and if a big ole pine tree is going to bring you joy you might as well buy one that’s deeply discounted. This 6.5 ft. Winchester pine with clear lights is 65% off and needs a good home.
With the lights already on it, half the work is done. I used to have to put a version of this tree up for my mom when would visit. Once you figure out where all the connections are it’s quite a sight to behold. There are 400 pre-strung lights on this one. These trees actually do feel authentic and definitely look real. It’s a pretty full tree and the branch tips are mixed for optimum ornament hanging. I can tell you it is rather easy to assemble and comes with a folding metal stand. If you’re ready for the holidays to be here then hop on this sale.
This will ship for free.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#3: Chewy Dog DNA Test
Curious to know what makes your furry bestie tick? Have you been told your pupper is a combo breed but feel like the jury is still out? Today Wisdom Panel has a deal on their Canine DNA Kits. Take $30 off the basic Essential Kit or take $40 off the more comprehensive Premium Kit. Wisdom Panel is the leading canine genetics company and has tested over 1.5 million dogs so the database is vast.
With a simple swab of the cheek, register your kit online, and then send it off to the lab with pre-paid shipping. The whole process will take about two weeks but hey there are 350 breeds to go through. While genetic testing can be scary it is important and can be crucial to pinpoint specific health issues, especially early to create a long-term plan. My best friend got her first dog this year and while puppy Winston is a joy I totally don’t believe the breeds she was told he is. We are totally getting one of the kits to determine that I’m right! But she’ll also get a better scope of what makes Winnie well Winnie. How he got his unique curly locks, his digging behaviors, and his overall wellness. All the info she needs so she can be the best dog mom and give that little fur angel a long happy life.
Both of these will ship for free.
UPDATE: Winnie is exactly 50% Cavalier King Charles and 50% Poodle. So I was wrong. He’s a full-fledged Cavapoo.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#4: Fortnite Nintendo switch
We’ve got ourselves a Cyber Monday surprise, folks. Nintendo revealed a Fortnite-themed special edition Switch that’s actually pretty neat. You get yellow and blue joy-cons, plus a custom dock with classic Fortnite characters on it, like The Banana Guy. The Switch has Fortnite pre-installed on it (it’s a free game anyways, so not much of a deal there), but it also gives you 2,000 V-Bucks. You’ll also get a download code for The Wildcat Bundle, an in-game cosmetic pack for Fortnite. At the moment, it’s available from Best Buy and you’ll need to pick it up in-store after ordering online. Amazon has it as well, while Walmart had it up earlier and it’s already sold out there.
This deal was originally published by Giovanni Colantonio.
#5: immortals: Fenyx rising
We’ve seen Ubisoft slash the price on games like Watch Dogs: Legion, Just Dance 2021, and even Assassin’s Creed Valhalla this Blyber Weekend, but the studio just took things to another level. You can now save $10 when you pre-order its next game, Immortals: Fenyx Rising, at Amazon. For reference, the game doesn’t even come out until December 3, so you’re getting a deal from the future here. Ubisoft’s latest open world game looks like it takes many cues from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, with free climbing, gliding, and rune-like abilities that can be used to solve puzzle shrines. Except it’s about Gods. If that sounds up your alley, you can grab the PS5, PS4, Xbox, and Switch versions at a discount now and thank yourself on Thursday.
This deal was originally posted by Giovanni Colantonio.
#6: AnkeR gold box
If you just picked up a new iPhone, you probably noticed there’s no power brick included this time around. If you have a pile of old chargers lying around it might not seem too troublesome, but even those probably won’t charge your device as quickly as newer options would. You could buy a newer, faster charger straight from Apple, but those are costly and Anker’s options are just as good. Right now, for Cyber Monday, you can get up to 43% off select Anker gear.
If you need a longer charging cable, this 6ft option is down to $20, while the company’s 10,000mAh PowerCore Slim power bank is down to $15. You can also get this nifty four-port USB-C/USB-A wall charger for $18 off.
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon.
#7: Jachs ny cyber Monday sale
Welcome to Cyber Monday at JACHS. This was the sale you were waiting for with deals starting at only $7. No code needed as prices are already discounted for the day. So take a good browse and get up to 90% off in the greatest sale of the season.
These midweight shawl cardigans ($56) are a quintessential fall item and a must for a lazy weekend or to keep cozy while working at home. There are a few different styles and colors to pick from. The average discount is 70% off. These are great for layering with a button-down or t-shirt. These cardigans are made of cotton and easy to care for. Win-win.
Speaking of button-downs ($26) those are all around 74% off in this killer deal. Flannels, Oxfords, Tech shirts are all included. Lost of hues and designs to choose from so you’ll definitely find a few that fit your vibe. I mean there are 68 of them. Most are cotton or a cotton-blend.
Another 73% off category is the stretch tech pants ($27). There are 6 striking colors in this section. These are the most comfortable pants JACHS has to offer with their ultra-stretch fabric. They’re an all year round pant too. Each pair is a polyester/spandex blend and made to live in no matter what you do.
Free shipping on orders over $100.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#8: Huckberry cyber Monday sale
When it comes to men’s apparel, there is no retailer more coveted by our readers than Huckberry, and it’s not hard to see why. It sells everything from wool sweaters to weatherproof boots to polarized sunglasses, some of which are available exclusively to the brand. But Huckberry doesn’t just sell apparel, it sells home goods, accessories, and even some tech products, ALL of which are discounted in its Cyber Monday sale.
Need a new pair of earbuds, resistant to water and sweat while you’re working or exploring outside? Jaybird’s Earthproof wireless headphones are marked down $81. Clean house and spark joy with a Yamazaki shoe rack tower reduced 25%. And when all’s said and done, pour a glass of something strong with a 4-pack of Whiskey Peaks American Mountains whiskey glasses for $52. Back in the clothing department, some of your favorites are back, too, including boots from Astorflex and Rhodes Footwear, Seavee’s slip-ons, Malouf’s Zoned Dough pillows, and more.
Don’t miss out on Huckberry’s biggest sale—and lowest prices—of the year.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#9: bruce lee blu-ray collection
If you’re into combat sports, you know Bruce Lee. If you’re not into combat sports, you know Bruce Lee. If you haven’t been born yet, you know Bruce Lee. This legendary martial artist died way too young, so if you’re feeling a bit nostalgic and want to relive the glory days of him kicking holes through human chests, check out this big collection of Bruce Lee’s biggest hits on Blu-Ray, which was once $125 and discounted to $92 a few months ago. Now, it’s plummeted even further to $62!
You’ll get five remastered movies in the bundle:
The Big Boss
Fist of Fury
The Way of the Dragon
Enter the Dragon
Game of Death
That’s about as solid a starter pack as you’re going to find.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#10: No 7 Serums
No7 is an incredible UK brand that has been blessing the shores of the US for a few years now. They’ve helped a ton of people sort out skin concerns in a myriad of categories. For Cyber Monday grab any one of their best selling serums and start the journey of better skin for the holidays because you’ll want to look radiant at that zoom party. Until December 2 save up to 32% off No7's serums.
I’m a big fan of this cream. So much so I recommended it in my big night creams round-up. I actually keep this version on my nightstand now. This can be used as a great preventive measure. It also helps if you’ve had a few rough nights and need to look your best in a few days. All these serums are fast-absorbing and moisture-rich but the Lift and Luminate Triple Action Serum ($24) is best for dark circles/spots, wrinkles, and general firmness.
This Multi-Action Serum ($24) uses all the same formulas as above and throws in some extra help on brightening and nourishing. This clinically proven formula aids with multiple signs of aging and preps your skin to keep it looking younger longer. This is a great serum for a person of mature age but it never hurts to start keeping your mug beautiful for as long as possible. Supreme radiance forever if possible.
The Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum ($28) is powered by Matrixyl 3000. This is the elite stuff for more youthful skin but also skin that wants to look more rested. So if you’ve skipped a few days of hydration and need a boost this is the serum for you. The antioxidant and peptide combo works together to give you a more supple complexion.
Early Defence Glow Activating Serum ($17) is here to get you on the right path to great skin. Good practices when it comes to your face are king and getting the best stuff sooner can do wonders. This skin-renewing serum keeps your face cleaner and pores more refined. This combines with your natural defenses to keep your appearance as glowing as possible.
Free shipping for all over $35.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.


theroot--2020-11-30--New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wants to Close 'Loopholes' Allowing Cops to Keep Credentials After Being

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wants to Close 'Loopholes' Allowing Cops to Keep Credentials After Being Fired for Misconduct

When it comes to the subject of police misconduct , one thing we don ’ t talk about enough is how often cops are able to get fired from one job only to go to another department and get hired again .
On Sunday , New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo made it clear that he ’ s looking to close the “ bureaucratic loopholes ” in his state that allow for police officers to hold on to their credentials after losing their jobs due to their behavior while performing their duties .
ABC 10 reports that during a news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the phone that cops are allowed to continue being cops after being fired because their credentials don ’ t reflect their records of misdeeds .
“ There can ’ t be these bureaucratic contrivances and loopholes that , ‘ Well , he wasn ’ t fired for cause , he was allowed to resign , and therefore he can be a police officer somewhere else , ’ ” Cuomo said , ABC reports .
“ If a police officer is not qualified or does not perform to the standards for one police agency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a person who acted unprofessionally and you let them go work in a different police department .
That doesn ’ t work for the people of the state.
” Cuomo cited a story published by Times Union Sunday covering a former East Greenbush police officer who was allowed to keep his law enforcement certification even after being accused of making inappropriate sexual advances toward women he met while on-duty .
In that case , police records show that the officer had sex with a woman in his patrol car hours after he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exposes the loopholes that remain four years after the state amended its police certification regulations to prevent officers who are under investigation for misconduct , including potential criminal charges , from resigning or retiring from a department — and avoiding a disciplinary investigation — so they can seek employment at another law enforcement agency .
In the shoplifting incident , the 33-year-old former officer , Matthew C. Wyld , was alleged to have had a sexually charged conversation with the woman as he drove her to the police department following her June 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was processed at the police station and given an appearance ticket , he drove the woman back to her vehicle near the Walmart .
Along the way , she sat in the front seat of his patrol car , and Wyld allegedly put his hand down her pants and fondled her during the ride .
According to police records obtained by the Times Union under a Freedom of Information Law request , Wyld contacted the woman later that night and they met behind a Holiday Inn while he was in uniform and still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in and “ on the hood ” of his patrol car as he had promised her they would earlier that day during her arrest .
According to the report , Wyld was also caught “ hitting on ” a 17-year-old he met during a traffic stop by sending her inappropriate messages on Facebook .
The internal investigation into Wyld ’ s conduct was never made public and the misconduct allegations were never forwarded to the district attorney ’ s office for review .
Fortunately , Wyld hasn ’ t gotten another job on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to retain his credentials , he reportedly sought employment with at least four other police departments after he resigned from the East Greenbush Police Department .
So yeah , maybe Cuomo is onto something here .
“ I will be making proposals , ” Cuomo said during the conference , according to ABC .
“ I want the people of this state to know trust is a two-way street and the police should trust the community and the community should trust the police and the conditions exist for both of them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bad cop , that bad cop should no longer be a police officer .
A bad cop does a disservice to the 99.9 % of good cops , and we ’ ll make sure that happens .
”

When it comes to the subject of police misconduct, one thing we don’t talk about enough is how often cops are able to get fired from one job only to go to another department and get hired again. On Sunday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made it clear that he’s looking to close the “bureaucratic loopholes” in his state that allow for police officers to hold on to their credentials after losing their jobs due to their behavior while performing their duties.
ABC 10 reports that during a news briefing, Cuomo expressed his concerns over the phone that cops are allowed to continue being cops after being fired because their credentials don’t reflect their records of misdeeds.
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“There can’t be these bureaucratic contrivances and loopholes that, ‘Well, he wasn’t fired for cause, he was allowed to resign, and therefore he can be a police officer somewhere else,’” Cuomo said, ABC reports. “If a police officer is not qualified or does not perform to the standards for one police agency, that doesn’t mean you take a person who acted unprofessionally and you let them go work in a different police department. That doesn’t work for the people of the state.”
Cuomo cited a story published by Times Union Sunday covering a former East Greenbush police officer who was allowed to keep his law enforcement certification even after being accused of making inappropriate sexual advances toward women he met while on-duty.
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In that case, police records show that the officer had sex with a woman in his patrol car hours after he arrested her for shoplifting.
From Times Union:
The case exposes the loopholes that remain four years after the state amended its police certification regulations to prevent officers who are under investigation for misconduct, including potential criminal charges, from resigning or retiring from a department — and avoiding a disciplinary investigation — so they can seek employment at another law enforcement agency. In the shoplifting incident, the 33-year-old former officer, Matthew C. Wyld, was alleged to have had a sexually charged conversation with the woman as he drove her to the police department following her June 2017 arrest at a Walmart. After she was processed at the police station and given an appearance ticket, he drove the woman back to her vehicle near the Walmart. Along the way, she sat in the front seat of his patrol car, and Wyld allegedly put his hand down her pants and fondled her during the ride. According to police records obtained by the Times Union under a Freedom of Information Law request, Wyld contacted the woman later that night and they met behind a Holiday Inn while he was in uniform and still on duty. They allegedly had sex in and “on the hood” of his patrol car as he had promised her they would earlier that day during her arrest.
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According to the report, Wyld was also caught “hitting on” a 17-year-old he met during a traffic stop by sending her inappropriate messages on Facebook. The internal investigation into Wyld’s conduct was never made public and the misconduct allegations were never forwarded to the district attorney’s office for review. Fortunately, Wyld hasn’t gotten another job on the force, but because he was able to retain his credentials, he reportedly sought employment with at least four other police departments after he resigned from the East Greenbush Police Department.
So yeah, maybe Cuomo is onto something here.
“I will be making proposals,” Cuomo said during the conference, according to ABC. “I want the people of this state to know trust is a two-way street and the police should trust the community and the community should trust the police and the conditions exist for both of them to do it, and if there is a bad cop, that bad cop should no longer be a police officer. A bad cop does a disservice to the 99.9% of good cops, and we’ll make sure that happens.”


theroot--2020-11-30--NBA Reveals When Kobe Bryant Will Finally Be Inducted In Basketball Hall of Fame

It feels like we ’ ve been waiting for an eternity , but three of the greatest players in the history of the NBA—Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan—will finally be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in May 2021 .
The festivities were originally scheduled to take place back in August , but because COVID-19 has pulled a Trump and refuses to GTFO , it was postponed indefinitely .
However , ESPN reports that Hall of Fame weekend will now be going down from May 13-15 .
Bryant , Duncan and Garnett — with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 NBA championships between them — were the headliners of the class that was announced in April .
They all got into the Hall in their first year as finalists , as did WNBA great Tamika Catchings .
Others had to wait a bit longer for the Hall ’ s call : Two-time NBA champion coach Rudy Tomjanovich got in this year , as did longtime Baylor women ’ s coach Kim Mulkey , 1,000-game winner Barbara Stevens of Bentley and three-time Final Four coach Eddie Sutton .
Since retiring in 2016 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coach for the San Antonio Spurs before stepping down from his full-time role earlier this month in order to take on player development duties , according to CBS Sports .
Mean while , Garnett has kept himself occupied with a blossoming broadcast career and ownership pursuits in the professional sports .
Bryant , of course , lost his life in a tragic helicopter crash in January , which provided the Lakers with extra motivation to carry on his legacy by winning the organization ’ s 17th NBA championship this past season .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mission , ” Lakers legend Magic Johnson told Ellen DeGeneres in November .
“ They dedicated the season to Kobe Bryant and his beautiful daughter , who both passed away .
They made Kobe very proud in heaven , and I ’ m sure he was just so happy with what the boys did [ … ] winning the NBA championship.
” Kobe ’ s enshrinement into the Basketball Hall of Fame will be a memorable moment for sure , and the Twitter account Global Laker Fans just launched a petition to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s induction speech themselves .
“ This morning we tweeted about Kobe having a fan video at his hall of fame induction , ” Global Laker Fans tweeted on Monday .
“ @ KobeForever248 has kindly now set up a change.org [ petition ] to bring the idea to life !
” For hoop heads , Hall of Fame weekend can ’ t come soon enough .

It feels like we’ve been waiting for an eternity, but three of the greatest players in the history of the NBA—Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan—will finally be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in May 2021.
The festivities were originally scheduled to take place back in August, but because COVID-19 has pulled a Trump and refuses to GTFO, it was postponed indefinitely. However, ESPN reports that Hall of Fame weekend will now be going down from May 13-15.
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Bryant, Duncan and Garnett — with a combined 48 All-Star Game selections and 11 NBA championships between them — were the headliners of the class that was announced in April. They all got into the Hall in their first year as finalists, as did WNBA great Tamika Catchings. Others had to wait a bit longer for the Hall’s call: Two-time NBA champion coach Rudy Tomjanovich got in this year, as did longtime Baylor women’s coach Kim Mulkey, 1,000-game winner Barbara Stevens of Bentley and three-time Final Four coach Eddie Sutton.
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Since retiring in 2016, Duncan went on to become an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs before stepping down from his full-time role earlier this month in order to take on player development duties, according to CBS Sports. Mean while, Garnett has kept himself occupied with a blossoming broadcast career and ownership pursuits in the professional sports.
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Bryant, of course, lost his life in a tragic helicopter crash in January, which provided the Lakers with extra motivation to carry on his legacy by winning the organization’s 17th NBA championship this past season.
“The Lakers went down there on a mission,” Lakers legend Magic Johnson told Ellen DeGeneres in November. “They dedicated the season to Kobe Bryant and his beautiful daughter, who both passed away. They made Kobe very proud in heaven, and I’m sure he was just so happy with what the boys did […] winning the NBA championship.”
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Kobe’s enshrinement into the Basketball Hall of Fame will be a memorable moment for sure, and the Twitter account Global Laker Fans just launched a petition to have fans deliver the five-time NBA champion’s induction speech themselves.
“This morning we tweeted about Kobe having a fan video at his hall of fame induction,” Global Laker Fans tweeted on Monday. “@KobeForever248 has kindly now set up a change.org [petition] to bring the idea to life!”
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For hoop heads, Hall of Fame weekend can’t come soon enough.


theroot--2020-11-30--Keep Your Gadgets Going With up to 43% off Anker Gear at Amazon Today

If you just picked up a new iPhone , you probably noticed there ’ s no power brick included this @ @ @ @ @ have a pile of old chargers lying around it might not seem too troublesome , @ @ @ @ @ ’ t charge your device as quickly as newer options would .
You could buy @ @ @ @ @ straight from Apple , but those are costly and Anker ’ s options are just @ @ @ @ @ , for Cyber Monday , you can get up to 43 % off select Anker @ @ @ @ @ a longer charging cable , this 6ft option is down to $ 20 , while @ @ @ @ @ , 000mAh PowerCore Slim power bank is down to $ 15 .
You can also @ @ @ @ @ wall charger for $ 18 off .

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

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If you just picked up a new iPhone, you probably noticed there’s no power brick included this time around. If you have a pile of old chargers lying around it might not seem too troublesome, but even those probably won’t charge your device as quickly as newer options would. You could buy a newer, faster charger straight from Apple, but those are costly and Anker’s options are just as good. Right now, for Cyber Monday, you can get up to 43% off select Anker gear.
If you need a longer charging cable, this 6ft option is down to $20, while the company’s 10, 000mAh PowerCore Slim power bank is down to $15. You can also get this nifty four-port USB-C/USB-A wall charger for $18 off.


theroot--2020-11-30--Wrapping Paper Roll Call: Wishing You a Season of Wellness

So ... did you get some R & R over the holiday weekend ?
If you ’ re like most of us here at The Root , you may need more than a long holiday to get yourself back to center , especially after the collective trauma of 2020 .
If this year has taught us anything , it ’ s that paying attention to our personal wellness—whether physical or mental health—isn ’ t a luxury , it ’ s a necessity .
We know , we know ... “ self-care ” has devolved from a well-meaning catchphrase to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it means well , and in these COVID-crazed times , all we really want this Christmas is to be well , too .
We know it ’ s Cyber Monday , and encourage you to check out our Cyber Weekend roundup ( above ) for all the ongoing deals on this deeply discounted day .
But as we lean further into the season of giving with our Wrapping Paper Roll Call , we ’ re encouraging an extra focus on wellness—especially if you or someone you love happens to be an essential worker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the emotional and physical burnout—or , all of the above .
Courtney Arrington-Baldwin , the founder of the all-BIPOC-founded luxury wellness marketplace Sanctuaire , knows all too well the ill effects of neglecting to take care of ourselves .
A fter a 15-year career in the white male-dominated world of construction , it took three years for her to identify the burnout that would compel her to make an abrupt exit from the industry six years ago .
“ There were a lot of things that were going wrong with me physically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really was as a result of stress and anxiety and not really practicing self-care in the way that I should have .
I ’ d always been into diet and exercise and nutrition , but still not really listening to my body and kind of pushing my body like a machine , ” she recently told The Glow Up .
“ I feel like that is the story of a lot of Black women ... there ’ s so much that is put on us and there ’ s so many boxes we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to be , you know , career women and mothers and , you know , all the things but a lot of times we don ’ t take the time to take care of ourselves.
” Fast-forward to 2020 , when , amid the pandemic , Arrington-Baldwin made the brave decision to center and sell self-care , launching Sanctuaire , which in turn boasts 90 percent Black-owned brands—specifically , Black women-owned , most of which are self-funded startups .
Luxury skincare , cosmetics , apparel , accessories and more can be found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making it the perfect online destination for gift-giving .
But in a moment when we desperately need to remain focused on our health , Sanctuaire offers more than just products .
“ With Sanctuaire it ’ s important to us that , yes , we are a place to shop , but we also provide information and just an introduction to some wellness practices that people may not be familiar with , ” said Arrington-Baldwin .
“ Everyone can ’ t leave their career and just become a yoga instructor .
But there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just help you function on a day-to-day , ” she adds .
“ I think we always have—as Black women , a lot of us at least have this ‘ can do it ’ [ attitude ] —you know , we can do it all and we ’ re kind of invincible .
But we ’ re not , you know .
We really have to take time to focus on ourselves , our mental health , physical health and wholeness.
” Sanctuaire also gives Arrington-Baldwin the opportunity to promote fellow BIPOC entrepreneurs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to provide a platform for because “ we make good products , you know , and sometimes we don ’ t get the exposure through mainstream markets ... and not because our products are not good , ” she explained .
“ I think sometimes we may not have the connections with the mainstream marketplaces or they just don ’ t look at our items , and so we wanted to highlight that there are good products out here on the market with beautiful branding and beautiful packaging and made with love.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 percent off its signature kaftans & gifts sets with the code COZYATHOME .
But whether strapping on the Fitbit , fixing a smoothie of firing up a bowl , what other retailers are offering the gift of wellness and relaxation this season ?
This all-natural marketplace founded by Dr. Kristian Henderson has long been one of our faves for locating green alternatives and upgrades to everything from household essentials to cosmetics and skincare .
If you want to give the gift of less-toxic living this season—even to yourself—this is a one-stop-shop .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ times we have to tell you : melanin is not sunscreen !
Being Black doesn ’ t make you invulnerable to skin cancer or sun damage , and thanks to Black Girl Sunscreen , wearing sunscreen doesn ’ t have to make you look like a streaky gray mess .
For Cyber Monday , this upscale sunscreen brand enriched with jojoba and avocado is buy one , get one free , so put some sun protection in their stocking .
“ Maskne ” is no match for this cruelty-free , responsibly-sourced , all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gently hydrates , exfoliates and evens skin tones and textures with its acclaimed and scientifically proven formulas .
For Cyber Monday , get 30 percent off sitewide with code CMON30 .
This superfood-fueled brand knows wellness is both an inside and an outside job , and has its devoted following covered with matcha and turmeric-based face masks , latte blends and more—indulge them with a kit for a mutually beneficial gift .
For Cyber Monday , get 20 percent off with the code SUPER20 .
If a hardcore cleanse is what the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about a pack of juices from New York ’ s Made Fresh Organic ?
This Black woman founded brand prides itself on clean juices with no artificial colors , sweeteners , flavors “ or anything else you wouldn ’ t want to serve to your family.
” This inclusive activewear brand encourages wearers to embrace their power ... and with an endorsement from none other than Oprah , we ’ re inclined to embrace their no-nonsense , all-comfort aesthetic and get to work .
If you catch their Cyber Monday sale , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Is someone you love fighting the feeling of overwhelm ?
Womy ’ s loose-leaf blends offer her the opportunity to “ Chillax , ” “ Glow ” and become her own personal “ Shero ” ... and currently , their stress-reducing and energy-infusing blends are 25 percent off for Cyber Weekend .
This sustainable haircare brand ’ s motto is “ Slay your look , not the planet ” —which means it ’ s as good for the Earth as it is for your locks .
The focus may be green , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Jello Shot , ” “ Orange Marmalade ” and “ Rice Pudding , ” specifically typed from wavy to kinky textures .
If they ’ re new to the brand , treat them to a bundle .
Spending most of our time at home has turned out to be far less relaxing than we thought it would be—but it ’ s where many of us will be spending the winter .
To help your loved ones unwind , how about a monthly subscription to Heal Haus ?
Get access to 6 live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a week from anywhere in the world—and for Cyber Monday , they ’ ve reduced the price to $ 20/month .
For the herbal connoisseur in your life , why not outfit them with the best accessories ?
This home decor-inspired luxury smoking accessories line is meant to complement the high life in high style—quartz crystal pipes , anyone ?
For Cyber Weekend , get up to 40 percent off sitewide .
If CBD is the relaxation method of choice , Noirebud has the upscale salves , teas and more they deserve .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and help them level out during a stressful season .
For Cyber Monday , it ’ s 20 percent off the entire site .
With masks now a part of our daily lives , we ’ ve all become too accustomed to smelling our own breath .
Why not stuff their stocking with a Toothpaste Sampler Pack and Antibacterial Oral Rinse from Smile Natural ?
With sustainably sourced ingredients and packaging , this is a “ friendlier hygiene solution ” —for 35 percent off oral care and 25 percent off other items ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday .
If you ’ re ever in need of a little “ fitspo , ” look no further than Halle Berry ’ s Instagram page , where she makes 54 look better than ever .
Now , the Oscar winner is letting us in on the secrets behind her legendarily fit body with her newly launched Re-Spin line , and it ’ s already taking off ; the brand ’ s Full Body Resistance Loop won “ Best Resistance Band 2021 ” by Women ’ s Health magazine .
If she wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in style with the “ elevated athleisure ” brand Solely Fit .
This Black woman-founded brand makes sleek and sexy athletic separates fit for working out , but also made to look very , very good .
This sister-founded CBD brand ( now partnered with influencer Tai Beauchamp ) has got the goods to make her feel good inside and out with its luxury-level line .
The quality and selection are top-notch , but for Cyber Monday the prices are an accessible 25 percent off and 30 percent off sets .
The wisdom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moment with this herbal and mushroom-based holistic brand , which draws from Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine to craft its neuroscientist-formulated blends .
Help them regain balance with a Wellness Collection—20 percent off for Cyber Monday .

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

So...did you get some R&R over the holiday weekend? If you’re like most of us here at The Root, you may need more than a long holiday to get yourself back to center, especially after the collective trauma of 2020. If this year has taught us anything, it’s that paying attention to our personal wellness—whether physical or mental health—isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. We know, we know... “self-care” has devolved from a well-meaning catchphrase to a somewhat annoying trope, but nevertheless, it means well, and in these COVID-crazed times, all we really want this Christmas is to be well, too.
Advertisement
We know it’s Cyber Monday, and encourage you to check out our Cyber Weekend roundup (above) for all the ongoing deals on this deeply discounted day. But as we lean further into the season of giving with our Wrapping Paper Roll Call, we’re encouraging an extra focus on wellness—especially if you or someone you love happens to be an essential worker, a caregiver, or simply barreling through the emotional and physical burnout—or, all of the above. Courtney Arrington-Baldwin, the founder of the all-BIPOC-founded luxury wellness marketplace Sanctuaire, knows all too well the ill effects of neglecting to take care of ourselves. After a 15-year career in the white male-dominated world of construction, it took three years for her to identify the burnout that would compel her to make an abrupt exit from the industry six years ago.
“There were a lot of things that were going wrong with me physically that I did not understand and it really was as a result of stress and anxiety and not really practicing self-care in the way that I should have. I’d always been into diet and exercise and nutrition, but still not really listening to my body and kind of pushing my body like a machine,” she recently told The Glow Up. “ I feel like that is the story of a lot of Black women...there’s so much that is put on us and there’s so many boxes we’re trying to check. We want to be, you know, career women and mothers and, you know, all the things but a lot of times we don’t take the time to take care of ourselves.”
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Fast-forward to 2020, when, amid the pandemic, Arrington-Baldwin made the brave decision to center and sell self-care, launching Sanctuaire, which in turn boasts 90 percent Black-owned brands—specifically, Black women-owned, most of which are self-funded startups. Luxury skincare, cosmetics, apparel, accessories and more can be found among the site’s offerings, making it the perfect online destination for gift-giving. But in a moment when we desperately need to remain focused on our health, Sanctuaire offers more than just products.
Advertisement
“With Sanctuaire it’s important to us that, yes, we are a place to shop, but we also provide information and just an introduction to some wellness practices that people may not be familiar with,” said Arrington-Baldwin. “Everyone can’t leave their career and just become a yoga instructor. But there are things that you can do to just help you function on a day-to-day,” she adds. “I think we always have—as Black women, a lot of us at least have this ‘can do it’ [attitude]—you know, we can do it all and we’re kind of invincible. But we’re not, you know. We really have to take time to focus on ourselves, our mental health, physical health and wholeness.”
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Sanctuaire also gives Arrington-Baldwin the opportunity to promote fellow BIPOC entrepreneurs, a demographic she’s thrilled to provide a platform for because “we make good products, you know, and sometimes we don’t get the exposure through mainstream markets...and not because our products are not good,” she explained. “I think sometimes we may not have the connections with the mainstream marketplaces or they just don’t look at our items, and so we wanted to highlight that there are good products out here on the market with beautiful branding and beautiful packaging and made with love.”
For Cyber Monday, Sanctuaire is offering 15 percent off its signature kaftans & gifts sets with the code COZYATHOME. But whether strapping on the Fitbit, fixing a smoothie of firing up a bowl, what other retailers are offering the gift of wellness and relaxation this season?
Advertisement
This all-natural marketplace founded by Dr. Kristian Henderson has long been one of our faves for locating green alternatives and upgrades to everything from household essentials to cosmetics and skincare. If you want to give the gift of less-toxic living this season—even to yourself—this is a one-stop-shop.
Advertisement
We don’t know how many times we have to tell you: melanin is not sunscreen! Being Black doesn’t make you invulnerable to skin cancer or sun damage, and thanks to Black Girl Sunscreen, wearing sunscreen doesn’t have to make you look like a streaky gray mess. For Cyber Monday, this upscale sunscreen brand enriched with jojoba and avocado is buy one, get one free, so put some sun protection in their stocking.
Advertisement
“Maskne” is no match for this cruelty-free, responsibly-sourced, all Black woman-run, skincare brand, which gently hydrates, exfoliates and evens skin tones and textures with its acclaimed and scientifically proven formulas. For Cyber Monday, get 30 percent off sitewide with code CMON30.
Advertisement
This superfood-fueled brand knows wellness is both an inside and an outside job, and has its devoted following covered with matcha and turmeric-based face masks, latte blends and more—indulge them with a kit for a mutually beneficial gift. For Cyber Monday, get 20 percent off with the code SUPER20.
Advertisement
If a hardcore cleanse is what the end of this year calls for, how about a pack of juices from New York’s Made Fresh Organic? This Black woman founded brand prides itself on clean juices with no artificial colors, sweeteners, flavors “or anything else you wouldn’t want to serve to your family.”
Advertisement
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This inclusive activewear brand encourages wearers to embrace their power...and with an endorsement from none other than Oprah, we’re inclined to embrace their no-nonsense, all-comfort aesthetic and get to work. If you catch their Cyber Monday sale, you can catch up to 40 percent off.
Advertisement
Is someone you love fighting the feeling of overwhelm? Womy’s loose-leaf blends offer her the opportunity to “Chillax,” “Glow” and become her own personal “Shero”...and currently, their stress-reducing and energy-infusing blends are 25 percent off for Cyber Weekend.
Advertisement
This sustainable haircare brand’s motto is “Slay your look, not the planet”—which means it’s as good for the Earth as it is for your locks. The focus may be green, but their formulations have delectable names like “Jello Shot,” “Orange Marmalade” and “Rice Pudding,” specifically typed from wavy to kinky textures. If they’re new to the brand, treat them to a bundle.
Advertisement
Spending most of our time at home has turned out to be far less relaxing than we thought it would be—but it’s where many of us will be spending the winter. To help your loved ones unwind, how about a monthly subscription to Heal Haus? Get access to 6 live online yoga and meditation classes 7 days a week from anywhere in the world—and for Cyber Monday, they’ve reduced the price to $20/month.
Advertisement
For the herbal connoisseur in your life, why not outfit them with the best accessories? This home decor-inspired luxury smoking accessories line is meant to complement the high life in high style—quartz crystal pipes, anyone? For Cyber Weekend, get up to 40 percent off sitewide.
Advertisement
If CBD is the relaxation method of choice, Noirebud has the upscale salves, teas and more they deserve. Get your hands on these luxury-level goods and help them level out during a stressful season. For Cyber Monday, it’s 20 percent off the entire site.
Advertisement
With masks now a part of our daily lives, we’ve all become too accustomed to smelling our own breath. Why not stuff their stocking with a Toothpaste Sampler Pack and Antibacterial Oral Rinse from Smile Natural? With sustainably sourced ingredients and packaging, this is a “friendlier hygiene solution”—for 35 percent off oral care and 25 percent off other items (read: body care) this Cyber Monday.
Advertisement
If you’re ever in need of a little “fitspo,” look no further than Halle Berry’s Instagram page, where she makes 54 look better than ever. Now, the Oscar winner is letting us in on the secrets behind her legendarily fit body with her newly launched Re-Spin line, and it’s already taking off; the brand’s Full Body Resistance Loop won “Best Resistance Band 2021” by Women’s Health magazine.
Advertisement
If she wants to move, help her do it in style with the “elevated athleisure” brand Solely Fit. This Black woman-founded brand makes sleek and sexy athletic separates fit for working out, but also made to look very, very good.
Advertisement
This sister-founded CBD brand (now partnered with influencer Tai Beauchamp) has got the goods to make her feel good inside and out with its luxury-level line. The quality and selection are top-notch, but for Cyber Monday the prices are an accessible 25 percent off and 30 percent off sets.
Advertisement
The wisdom is ancient but the aesthetics are of the moment with this herbal and mushroom-based holistic brand, which draws from Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine to craft its neuroscientist-formulated blends. Help them regain balance with a Wellness Collection—20 percent off for Cyber Monday.


theroot--2020-11-30--4 Paris Police Officers Charged in Recorded Beating of Black Man as France Moves to Make Recording P

4 Paris Police Officers Charged in Recorded Beating of Black Man as France Moves to Make Recording Police Illegal

The Black Lives Matter movement may have started in the U.S. , but anyone who thinks police brutality and systemic racism in policing are uniquely American phenomena need only look to France to dispel that notion .
On Monday , four Paris police officers were charged with beating a Black music producer on Nov. 21 .
Michel Zecler , the 41-year-old music producer , claims that the officers repeatedly insulted him as they beat him and that they also used a clear racial epithet while they did so .
The officers denied that charge during their interrogation , Paris prosecutor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footage of Zecler , first released Thursday by the French news outlet Loopsider , stunned a nation that was already debating a controversial provision in a new security law that would ban recording police on active duty .
The release of the footage followed an earlier incident Thursday in which a Paris police officer was shown on camera beating Afghan refugees as authorities cleared out a migrant camp in central Paris .
“ I want to understand why I have been assaulted by people who were wearing a police uniform , ” Zecler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want justice , actually , because I believe in the justice of my country.
” Zecler also said he “ was lucky enough to have videos that protect me.
” According to Newsweek , that video has been viewed some 14 million times since it was posted to social media .
Newsweek also reports that the altercation between Zecler and the officers began over a dispute over whether Zecler was wearing a face covering , though it ’ s still unclear how such a dispute would have escalated into violence .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers involved in the incident have been charged with intentional violence by a person in public authority , as well as falsifying statements .
The fourth officer is only charged with intentional violence .
Two of the officers are currently in custody while the other two are out on bail .
The names of the involved officers haven ’ t been reported .
French President Emmanuel Macron said in a Facebook post Friday that the video footage “ shamed us ” and requested that lawmakers take measures to “ reaffirm the link of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ French and those who protect them.
” But that request isn ’ t likely to impress anti-police brutality activists considering the fact that under Macron , the French government is “ pushing a new security bill that makes it illegal to publish images of police officers with intent to cause them harm , amid other measures , ” AP reports .
*Double checks notes to make sure we aren ’ t actually talking about America here* The good news is that protests against the proposed legislation might actually be making a difference .
@ @ @ @ @

The Black Lives Matter movement may have started in the U.S., but anyone who thinks police brutality and systemic racism in policing are uniquely American phenomena need only look to France to dispel that notion. On Monday, four Paris police officers were charged with beating a Black music producer on Nov. 21.
From the Washington Post:
Michel Zecler, the 41-year-old music producer, claims that the officers repeatedly insulted him as they beat him and that they also used a clear racial epithet while they did so. The officers denied that charge during their interrogation, Paris prosecutor Rémy Heitz told reporters Sunday. The footage of Zecler, first released Thursday by the French news outlet Loopsider, stunned a nation that was already debating a controversial provision in a new security law that would ban recording police on active duty. The release of the footage followed an earlier incident Thursday in which a Paris police officer was shown on camera beating Afghan refugees as authorities cleared out a migrant camp in central Paris.
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“I want to understand why I have been assaulted by people who were wearing a police uniform,” Zecler told the Associated Press. “I want justice, actually, because I believe in the justice of my country.”
Zecler also said he “was lucky enough to have videos that protect me.”
According to Newsweek, that video has been viewed some 14 million times since it was posted to social media. Newsweek also reports that the altercation between Zecler and the officers began over a dispute over whether Zecler was wearing a face covering, though it’s still unclear how such a dispute would have escalated into violence.
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According to the Post, three of the four officers involved in the incident have been charged with intentional violence by a person in public authority, as well as falsifying statements. The fourth officer is only charged with intentional violence. Two of the officers are currently in custody while the other two are out on bail. The names of the involved officers haven’t been reported.
French President Emmanuel Macron said in a Facebook post Friday that the video footage “shamed us” and requested that lawmakers take measures to “reaffirm the link of confidence that should naturally exist between the French and those who protect them.”
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But that request isn’t likely to impress anti-police brutality activists considering the fact that under Macron, the French government is “pushing a new security bill that makes it illegal to publish images of police officers with intent to cause them harm, amid other measures,” AP reports.
*Double checks notes to make sure we aren’t actually talking about America here*
The good news is that protests against the proposed legislation might actually be making a difference.
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theroot--2020-11-30--Nationwide, Firefighters Escalated Claims of Discrimination, Racial Bias in 2020

Back in July , Black firefighters in Winston-Salem , N.C. , protested outside Station 1 firehouse , demanding the termination of the current chief of the fire department and asking the city to seriously address years of racial and sexual harassment claims in the department .
With little movement from the department or the city , those firefighters escalated their complaints last month , filing a grievance that , once again , called for Chief William “ Trey ” Mayo to be fired for encouraging a toxic , racist workplace culture .
Among the firefighters speaking out is Timika Ingram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she endured “ pain , sleepless nights , suffering , anxiety ” as a result of her coworkers ’ harassment ; one doctor said the stress she experienced at the job caused her to develop lupus .
It wasn ’ t the job itself—a harrowing , risky and occasionally life-threatening one—that caused Ingram to feel this way .
As she tells the AP , she had trained hard to become a firefighter .
What got to her was all the experiences at the station house : Ingram says firefighters placed nails under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her new cell-phone on the roof of the station house , making her unavailable to her young children ; stole her food and hid her uniforms ; and poured tobacco juice in her boots .
Thomas Penn , a 28-year veteran of the fire department and leader of the group Omnibus , an organization of Black firefighters agitating for change in the city , said conditions for Black firefighters have actually degraded under Chief Mayo .
“ It ’ s a festering problem that has become even more disease-ridden and even more detrimental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work here , ” Penn told the AP .
The group claims that two white captains discussed running over Black Lives Matter demonstrators this year ; in 2017 , a firefighter taking a rope and knots class made a noose .
Winston-Salem is far from alone .
New York firefighters have filed multiple lawsuits against the FDNY over the years for racism and discrimination .
But at some departments , like the one in Winston-Salem and the Linden Fire Department in New Jersey , Black firefighters say the discrimination they ’ ve experienced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier this month , two former Linden firefighters sued the city for years of racist and abusive behavior from their coworkers and now-retired Chief Joseph Dooley .
Offensive jokes about Black people were standard fare under Dooley— “ almost a daily event ” —said the suit .
One firefighter said he heard the chief and another firefighter use racial slurs , and was himself once referred to as a “ strong ape.
” The Black former firefighters also pointed out they weren ’ t given the same advancement opportunities as their white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , explicit targeting and harassment , and the denial of professional opportunities—echo across other states .
As the AP reports , over the last year , similar suits have cropped up in Lansing , Mich. , and Denver , Colo .
The Winston-Salem Department has , for its part , pledged to do a “ climate assessment ” of the agency to evaluate the fire department ’ s workplace culture , especially as it relates to how marginalized employees—Black people , women , gender non-conforming and LG BTQ firefighters—are treated .
A report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , with Winston-Salem City Manager Lee Garrity shrugging off the urgency of such a report .
“ We ’ d had very few grievances or complaints in the last couple of years , ” said Garrity .
“ But I am sure there are opportunities for improvement.
” One major improvement for the agency : actually following through on its word .
As of early November , the climate assessment hadn ’ t even yet begun , Penn said .

Back in July, Black firefighters in Winston-Salem, N.C., protested outside Station 1 firehouse, demanding the termination of the current chief of the fire department and asking the city to seriously address years of racial and sexual harassment claims in the department.
With little movement from the department or the city, those firefighters escalated their complaints last month, filing a grievance that, once again, called for Chief William “Trey” Mayo to be fired for encouraging a toxic, racist workplace culture.
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Among the firefighters speaking out is Timika Ingram, who recently told the Associated Press she endured “pain, sleepless nights, suffering, anxiety” as a result of her coworkers’ harassment; one doctor said the stress she experienced at the job caused her to develop lupus.
It wasn’t the job itself—a harrowing, risky and occasionally life-threatening one—that caused Ingram to feel this way. As she tells the AP, she had trained hard to become a firefighter. What got to her was all the experiences at the station house: Ingram says firefighters placed nails under the wheels of her pickup truck; threw her new cell-phone on the roof of the station house, making her unavailable to her young children; stole her food and hid her uniforms; and poured tobacco juice in her boots.
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Thomas Penn, a 28-year veteran of the fire department and leader of the group Omnibus, an organization of Black firefighters agitating for change in the city, said conditions for Black firefighters have actually degraded under Chief Mayo.
“It’s a festering problem that has become even more disease-ridden and even more detrimental to the life of the individuals who work here,” Penn told the AP.
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The group claims that two white captains discussed running over Black Lives Matter demonstrators this year; in 2017, a firefighter taking a rope and knots class made a noose.
Winston-Salem is far from alone. New York firefighters have filed multiple lawsuits against the FDNY over the years for racism and discrimination. But at some departments, like the one in Winston-Salem and the Linden Fire Department in New Jersey, Black firefighters say the discrimination they’ve experienced has gotten even worse in recent years.
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Earlier this month, two former Linden firefighters sued the city for years of racist and abusive behavior from their coworkers and now-retired Chief Joseph Dooley. Offensive jokes about Black people were standard fare under Dooley—“almost a daily event”—said the suit. One firefighter said he heard the chief and another firefighter use racial slurs, and was himself once referred to as a “strong ape.”
The Black former firefighters also pointed out they weren’t given the same advancement opportunities as their white peers. These allegations—ranging from offensive jokes, explicit targeting and harassment, and the denial of professional opportunities—echo across other states. As the AP reports, over the last year, similar suits have cropped up in Lansing, Mich., and Denver, Colo.
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The Winston-Salem Department has, for its part, pledged to do a “climate assessment” of the agency to evaluate the fire department’s workplace culture, especially as it relates to how marginalized employees—Black people, women, gender non-conforming and LG BTQ firefighters—are treated. A report was expected at the end of the year, with Winston-Salem City Manager Lee Garrity shrugging off the urgency of such a report.
“We’d had very few grievances or complaints in the last couple of years,” said Garrity. “But I am sure there are opportunities for improvement.”
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One major improvement for the agency: actually following through on its word. As of early November, the climate assessment hadn’t even yet begun, Penn said.


theroot--2020-11-30--Tom Brady Lives to Lose, the Broncos Got Screwed and Other Takeaways from Week 12 of the NFL

There was football this weekend ?
Oh .
In a past life , I used to play both the tuba and baritone in middle school .
I wasn ’ t particularly great at either—my family used to call it “ fart music ” —but I tried , dammit , and performed in a couple of our local Rooster Day Parades back in Tulsa , Okla. , as well as a few concerts .
That being said , even decades removed from touching a brass instrument , if the LA Philharmonic hits me up this morning and is like , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tomorrow ?
” I ’ m doing that shit .
You know why ?
Because embarrassment be damned , when in the hell will I ever have an opportunity to perform on such a legendary stage ?
I would imagine Broncos rookie wide receiver ( keywords : wide receiver ) Kendall Hinton had a similar train of thought when coach Vic Fangio blew up his phone on Saturday and was like , “ Ummmmmmmm , we don ’ t have a quarterback tomorrow , fam .
Not a single ... fucking ... one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play ?
” I mean , sure , Hinton used to play quarterback for Wake Forest way back in liiiiiiiiike 2015 , but he ’ s been a wide receiver for a hot minute now and is light years away from being starting quarterback material—especially against the New Orleans Saints , who just so happen to have one of the best defenses in the entire goddamn league .
So how in the hell did Hinton , a lowly practice squad player , end up playing emergency quarterback for the Broncos on Sunday ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 on Thursday , and with fellow quarterbacks Drew Lock , Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles all deemed “ high-risk ” due to being in close contact with Driskel , the NFL ruled every single quarterback on the Broncos roster ineligible to play on Sunday .
During a season in which several games have been postponed after countless players have tested positive for COVID , the expectation was that the Broncos game would be pushed back too .
But nope !
The league decided to inexplicably force Denver to play anyway without a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is just as unreal as it is unfair .
So yes , in a game that was over well before it even began , the Broncos started Hinton as their emergency quarterback—only after the league refused to allow the Broncos to use an assistant coach or sign somebody like Colin Kaepernick—and the end result was just as putrid as you can imagine .
The Broncos not only got obliterated 31-3—truth be told , I ’ m astonished they weren ’ t shut out—but Hinton only completed a single pass the entire game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finished with two interceptions , which means it was the first time since 1998 that a player ( *cough* Ryan Leaf *cough* ) had more interceptions than completed passes .
Just look at this shit .
I think it ’ s safe to say that this game should ’ ve never been played , but I have all the respect in the world for Hinton for stepping up to take on an impossible task on such extraordinarily short notice .
There was absolutely no chance in hell he could succeed , and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve waited an eternity to say this , but it ’ s official : Tom Brady is washed .
Yes , he ’ s older than Danny Glover and probably wears Depends at this stage of his career , but it brings me tremendous joy to finally watch this geezer come face-to-face with his football mortality .
The Bucs extended their losing streak to two games with a 27-24 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday in a game that included Tyreek Hill collecting over 200 receiving yards in the first quarter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interception .
“ Just not executing at the highest level , ” Brady told reporters last week prior to another ugly outing .
Brady apologists will point the finger at coach Bruce Arians ’ playcalling or a running back corps that catches the ball about as well as Kwame Brown , but Father Time is undefeated and he ’ s had Donald Trump ’ s favorite player in a headlock all season .
He might be the greatest quarterback who ever lived , but he ’ ll also be checking into an assisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Who Balled Out This Week Derrick Henry went ape shit ( 178 yards on the ground , 3 touchdowns ) against the Colts and Patrick Mahomes threw for almost 500 yards against Tampa Bay , but I got ta clap it up for the Browns who , for the first time in 26 years , are five games over .500 after punching the Jaguars in the mouth on Sunday .
Noooooobody saw that coming , so respect due .
But did you see what Josh Jacobs did on Sunday ?
?
!
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ look closely , you can see Darqueze Dennard ’ s soul leaving his body .
Even Nate Robinson is like , “ That ’ s a bit much .
”

There was football this weekend? Oh.
Roger Goodell Hates the Broncos
In a past life, I used to play both the tuba and baritone in middle school. I wasn’t particularly great at either—my family used to call it “fart music”—but I tried, dammit, and performed in a couple of our local Rooster Day Parades back in Tulsa, Okla., as well as a few concerts. That being said, even decades removed from touching a brass instrument, if the LA Philharmonic hits me up this morning and is like, “Yo, can you play for us tomorrow?” I’m doing that shit. You know why? Because embarrassment be damned, when in the hell will I ever have an opportunity to perform on such a legendary stage?
I would imagine Broncos rookie wide receiver (keywords: wide receiver) Kendall Hinton had a similar train of thought when coach Vic Fangio blew up his phone on Saturday and was like, “Ummmmmmmm, we don’t have a quarterback tomorrow, fam. Not a single...fucking...one. Can you play or can you play?”
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I mean, sure, Hinton used to play quarterback for Wake Forest way back in liiiiiiiiike 2015, but he’s been a wide receiver for a hot minute now and is light years away from being starting quarterback material—especially against the New Orleans Saints, who just so happen to have one of the best defenses in the entire goddamn league. So how in the hell did Hinton, a lowly practice squad player, end up playing emergency quarterback for the Broncos on Sunday?
Backup QB Jeff Driskel was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Thursday, and with fellow quarterbacks Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles all deemed “high-risk” due to being in close contact with Driskel, the NFL ruled every single quarterback on the Broncos roster ineligible to play on Sunday. During a season in which several games have been postponed after countless players have tested positive for COVID, the expectation was that the Broncos game would be pushed back too. But nope! The league decided to inexplicably force Denver to play anyway without a single fucking quarterback on their roster, which is just as unreal as it is unfair.
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So yes, in a game that was over well before it even began, the Broncos started Hinton as their emergency quarterback—only after the league refused to allow the Broncos to use an assistant coach or sign somebody like Colin Kaepernick—and the end result was just as putrid as you can imagine.
The Broncos not only got obliterated 31-3—truth be told, I’m astonished they weren’t shut out—but Hinton only completed a single pass the entire game. As in one. He also finished with two interceptions, which means it was the first time since 1998 that a player (*cough* Ryan Leaf *cough*) had more interceptions than completed passes.
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Just look at this shit.
I think it’s safe to say that this game should’ve never been played, but I have all the respect in the world for Hinton for stepping up to take on an impossible task on such extraordinarily short notice. There was absolutely no chance in hell he could succeed, and he willingly fell on the sword regardless.
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Roger Goodell can burn in Hell.
Tom Brady Is Done, Son
I’ve waited an eternity to say this, but it’s official: Tom Brady is washed.
Yes, he’s older than Danny Glover and probably wears Depends at this stage of his career, but it brings me tremendous joy to finally watch this geezer come face-to-face with his football mortality.
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The Bucs extended their losing streak to two games with a 27-24 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday in a game that included Tyreek Hill collecting over 200 receiving yards in the first quarter alone while Tom Brady hurled interception after interception.
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“Just not executing at the highest level,” Brady told reporters last week prior to another ugly outing. Brady apologists will point the finger at coach Bruce Arians’ playcalling or a running back corps that catches the ball about as well as Kwame Brown, but Father Time is undefeated and he’s had Donald Trump’s favorite player in a headlock all season.
He might be the greatest quarterback who ever lived, but he’ll also be checking into an assisted living facility after the season is over.
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Who Balled Out This Week
Derrick Henry went ape shit (178 yards on the ground, 3 touchdowns) against the Colts and Patrick Mahomes threw for almost 500 yards against Tampa Bay, but I gotta clap it up for the Browns who, for the first time in 26 years, are five games over .500 after punching the Jaguars in the mouth on Sunday. Noooooobody saw that coming, so respect due.
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But did you see what Josh Jacobs did on Sunday??!!??!!
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If you look closely, you can see Darqueze Dennard’s soul leaving his body.
Even Nate Robinson is like, “That’s a bit much.”
See y’all next week.


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theroot--2020-11-30--Lawsuit to Prevent Confederate Statues From Being Removed Heads Back to Georgia Courts

You know , you would think betraying your country and getting bodied for it hundreds of years ago would be enough to stop people from sympathizing with the Confederacy , but no .
Instead , we ’ re in the year 2020 , where a man in Georgia feels the need to file a lawsuit preventing the removal of two ugly-ass Confederate statues .
According to AJC , commissioners in Macon-Bibb County voted 5-4 on July 27 in favor of moving two Confederate statues from downtown Macon to outside a local cemetery .
Not having any of that , Plaintiff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ county .
The suit initially had federal claims in it , but Federal Judge Hugh Lawson sent the suit back down to Bibb County Superior Court after Bell amended the suit to remove those claims .
Bell , for those curious , is state commander of the Military Order of the Stars and Bars Georgia Society Inc. , an organization whose purpose boils down to “ our ancestors were traitors in the name of slavery and dammit , we ’ re proud !
” Superior Court Judge Rucker Smith previously granted a temporary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from moving or letting “ harm of any kind ” come to the monuments .
Now that the case is back in Macon-Bibb County , it ’ s unclear which judge will hear the case .
Bell states in the lawsuit that “ the proposed moving of the Monuments is a racially-motivated action designed for political purposes to placate the mob mentalities current in American society.
” Wait , hold up , wasn ’ t the Confederacy a racially motivated mob , designed for political purposes to placate the needs of slave owners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it comes to brutalizing B lack bodies and killing your fellow countrymen , but not to moving monuments to make people feel more comfortable ?
Well goddammit , that ’ s just a bridge too far for you monsters .
Also !
It ’ s not like the monuments are being destroyed , or hidden away from the public .
They ’ re going to be outside a cemetery , which considering how long the Confederacy has been dead , is honestly kind of fitting .
This case really just boils down to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ displayed on the “ winner ’ s ” mantle , instead of tucked away in a box where they belong .
Officials in Macon-Bibb-County have vowed to fight the case in court and see to it that the monuments are eventually removed .
“ We are still fully committed to improving our downtown green space to make it more welcoming and inviting for all people , ” Macon-Bibb County spokesperson Chris Floore told The Telegraph .

You know, you would think betraying your country and getting bodied for it hundreds of years ago would be enough to stop people from sympathizing with the Confederacy, but no. Instead, we’re in the year 2020, where a man in Georgia feels the need to file a lawsuit preventing the removal of two ugly-ass Confederate statues.
According to AJC, commissioners in Macon-Bibb County voted 5-4 on July 27 in favor of moving two Confederate statues from downtown Macon to outside a local cemetery. Not having any of that, Plaintiff Martin Bell filed his suit against the county. The suit initially had federal claims in it, but Federal Judge Hugh Lawson sent the suit back down to Bibb County Superior Court after Bell amended the suit to remove those claims.
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Bell, for those curious, is state commander of the Military Order of the Stars and Bars Georgia Society Inc., an organization whose purpose boils down to “our ancestors were traitors in the name of slavery and dammit, we’re proud!”
Superior Court Judge Rucker Smith previously granted a temporary injunction to Bell that prevented the county from moving or letting “harm of any kind” come to the monuments. Now that the case is back in Macon-Bibb County, it’s unclear which judge will hear the case.
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Bell states in the lawsuit that “the proposed moving of the Monuments is a racially-motivated action designed for political purposes to placate the mob mentalities current in American society.”
Wait, hold up, wasn’t the Confederacy a racially motivated mob, designed for political purposes to placate the needs of slave owners? So it’s fine when it comes to brutalizing B lack bodies and killing your fellow countrymen, but not to moving monuments to make people feel more comfortable? Well goddammit, that’s just a bridge too far for you monsters.
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Also! It’s not like the monuments are being destroyed, or hidden away from the public. They’re going to be outside a cemetery, which considering how long the Confederacy has been dead, is honestly kind of fitting.
This case really just boils down to a white man wanting his participation trophies displayed on the “ winner’s” mantle, instead of tucked away in a box where they belong.
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Officials in Macon-Bibb-County have vowed to fight the case in court and see to it that the monuments are eventually removed.
“We are still fully committed to improving our downtown green space to make it more welcoming and inviting for all people,” Macon-Bibb County spokesperson Chris Floore told The Telegraph.


theroot--2020-11-30--Short-Sleeved Turtleneck Restaurant Owner Stars in Step Up: True to Twerking Respectability Politics

Short-Sleeved Turtleneck Restaurant Owner Stars in Step Up: True to Twerking Respectability Politics in a Pandemic

We have BREAKING NEWS via Associated Press-N-Curl .
According to a completely made-up Hollywood trade magazine called Variation , there is a new film in the popular dance franchise , Step Up , coming to a social media screen near you .
The owner of Black-owned restaurant TRUE Kitchen & Kocktails has been tapped to star in Step Up : True to Twerking Respectability Politics in a Pandemic .
Working under the stage name Turtleneck True , the firmly haughty owner will also write and direct an account documenting the time a Black restaurant owner called out a twerking patron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upcoming film will be in the vein of Get Out meets “ Body ” ( by Megan Thee Stallion ) .
Patrons of a packed Black-owned restaurant eat their tourist trap-priced brunch menu items to the turnt sounds of music .
An excited member of Brunch Twitter proceeds to climb atop a couch and twerk in kind .
In response , the owner ( donned in the latest short-sleeved turtleneck fashions ) gives everyone a lengthy lecture on just how unacceptable it is to twerk in his restaurant and proceeds to invite anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Get Out of his restaurant as he does not necessarily require their funds .
Shortly after the occurrence becomes public knowledge , an epic fight breaks out on Black Twitter , with participants arguing about respectability politics , professional decorum , the right to protect one ’ s property and the fact that everyone involved should be at home during a global pandemic .
True will executive produce , along with Caramel Kitten .
Whitley Gilbert will also produce , via her Unapologetically Bougie & Black Productions banner .
“ I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finally tell my side of the story , ” Turtleneck True told The Root in a statement .
“ I look forward to finally telling my side of the story and pushing the culture forward through Black representation , unapologetic Blackness , Black excellence and other empty buzzwords that don ’ t really mean anything of substance when uttered , but are immensely trendy right now so we have to say them for publicity and SEO purposes.
” No word yet on whether Channing Tatum will make a cameo to increase “ that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Production for Step Up : True to Twerking Respectability Politics in a Pandemic starts production in November 2048 , during Black Restaurant Week .
Turtleneck True is represented by Zach Morris Endeavor and this deal was brokered by Talented Tenth & Associates , LLP .

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We have BREAKING NEWS via Associated Press-N-Curl.
According to a completely made-up Hollywood trade magazine called Variation, there is a new film in the popular dance franchise, Step Up, coming to a social media screen near you. The owner of Black-owned restaurant TRUE Kitchen & Kocktails has been tapped to star in Step Up: True to Twerking Respectability Politics in a Pandemic. Working under the stage name Turtleneck True, the firmly haughty owner will also write and direct an account documenting the time a Black restaurant owner called out a twerking patron.
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A source tells me that the upcoming film will be in the vein of Get Out meets “Body” (by Megan Thee Stallion).
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The synopsis:
Patrons of a packed Black-owned restaurant eat their tourist trap-priced brunch menu items to the turnt sounds of music. An excited member of Brunch Twitter proceeds to climb atop a couch and twerk in kind. In response, the owner (donned in the latest short-sleeved turtleneck fashions) gives everyone a lengthy lecture on just how unacceptable it is to twerk in his restaurant and proceeds to invite anyone who has a problem with these rules to Get Out of his restaurant as he does not necessarily require their funds. Shortly after the occurrence becomes public knowledge, an epic fight breaks out on Black Twitter, with participants arguing about respectability politics, professional decorum, the right to protect one’s property and the fact that everyone involved should be at home during a global pandemic.
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True will executive produce, along with Caramel Kitten. Whitley Gilbert will also produce, via her Unapologetically Bougie & Black Productions banner.
“I am thrilled to be working with Gilbert to finally tell my side of the story,” Turtleneck True told The Root in a statement. “I look forward to finally telling my side of the story and pushing the culture forward through Black representation, unapologetic Blackness, Black excellence and other empty buzzwords that don’t really mean anything of substance when uttered, but are immensely trendy right now so we have to say them for publicity and SEO purposes.”
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No word yet on whether Channing Tatum will make a cameo to increase “that white boy can dance!” metrics. Production for Step Up: True to Twerking Respectability Politics in a Pandemic starts production in November 2048, during Black Restaurant Week. Turtleneck True is represented by Zach Morris Endeavor and this deal was brokered by Talented Tenth & Associates, LLP.


theroot--2020-11-30--Biden and Harris Announce All-Women Communication Team, Including Symone Sanders and Karine Jean-Pie

Biden and Harris Announce All-Women Communication Team, Including Symone Sanders and Karine Jean-Pierre

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced their all-female communications team Sunday , including two women who are familiar with the musical stylings and cultural relevance of Salt-N-Pepa .
Symone Sanders , one of the most recognizable faces of the Biden campaign , will be a senior adviser and chief spokesperson for Harris .
She will be joined by former political analyst and senior adviser to Biden , Karine Jean-Pierre , who will serve as deputy press secretary , according to NBC News .
The Biden-Harris team is looking for the women to bring “ diverse perspectives ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notes that “ Jen Psaki , a top member of the transition team who served in the Obama-Biden administration , was chosen as White House press secretary.
” Can ’ t lie , I was really hoping this job went to Sanders as she would have been the first Black female press secretary and she doesn ’ t take any shit .
But I ’ m sure Psaki will do fine .
Kate Bedingfield , who served as deputy campaign manager , will be White House communications director .
The team is made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” who will “ bring diverse perspectives to their work and a shared commitment to building this country back better , ” Biden-Harris said in a statement viewed by NBC News .
This staff is expected to bring clarity and will communicate “ honestly and transparently , ” Harris said , a break from the Trump administration , which was based on lying and more lying and then lying some more with a side of lying .
Elizabeth Alexander , a senior adviser to the Biden-Harris campaign , who will be first lady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ashley Etienne , a senior campaign adviser , who will be Harris ’ communications director .
.Pili Tobar , a Biden-Harris campaign director and former deputy director at America ’ s Voice , a nonprofit that advocated for immigration reform , who will be deputy White House communications director .
Biden is expected to receive his first presidential briefing on Monday after the Trump administration finally stopped fucking around and agreed to allow the rightly elected president to receive his things .
Despite losing the election some weeks ago , President Trump didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transition until last week because he ’ s a petty old man who can ’ t stand losing , which is shocking considering he ’ s been losing most of his life .

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced their all-female communications team Sunday, including two women who are familiar with the musical stylings and cultural relevance of Salt-N-Pepa.
Symone Sanders, one of the most recognizable faces of the Biden campaign, will be a senior adviser and chief spokesperson for Harris. She will be joined by former political analyst and senior adviser to Biden, Karine Jean-Pierre, who will serve as deputy press secretary, according to NBC News.
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The Biden-Harris team is looking for the women to bring “diverse perspectives” to the White House.
NBC News notes that “Jen Psaki, a top member of the transition team who served in the Obama-Biden administration, was chosen as White House press secretary.” Can’t lie, I was really hoping this job went to Sanders as she would have been the first Black female press secretary and she doesn’t take any shit. But I’m sure Psaki will do fine.
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Kate Bedingfield, who served as deputy campaign manager, will be White House communications director.
The team is made up of “qualified, experienced communicators” who will “bring diverse perspectives to their work and a shared commitment to building this country back better,” Biden-Harris said in a statement viewed by NBC News.
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This staff is expected to bring clarity and will communicate “honestly and transparently,” Harris said, a break from the Trump administration, which was based on lying and more lying and then lying some more with a side of lying.
From NBC News:
Elizabeth Alexander, a senior adviser to the Biden-Harris campaign, who will be first lady Jill Biden’s communication director. Ashley Etienne, a senior campaign adviser, who will be Harris’ communications director. .Pili Tobar, a Biden-Harris campaign director and former deputy director at America’s Voice, a nonprofit that advocated for immigration reform, who will be deputy White House communications director.
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Biden is expected to receive his first presidential briefing on Monday after the Trump administration finally stopped fucking around and agreed to allow the rightly elected president to receive his things.
Despite losing the election some weeks ago, President Trump didn’t formally authorize Biden’s transition until last week because he’s a petty old man who can’t stand losing, which is shocking considering he’s been losing most of his life.