theroot--2020-09-08--The 10 Best Deals of September 8, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of September 8, 2020

It ’ s September 8 and you know what that means .
Time to bring back our old friend , the 10 best deals of the day post .
You think you saw the last of me , huh ?
Well , buddy , no offense but you ’ re mistaken .
The last time we ran a 10 best deals of the day post was back in early May .
Since then , it ’ s been nothing but Long Ass Posts ( LAPs ) , like this one .
But we ’ ve heard your cries for help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s too overwhelming , too overpopulated with pure , unadulterated Content™ .
Put your shoes on the sofa , say , “ fr*ck the man , ” and save money without scrolling for a thousand years .
Still , if you ’ ve got nothing better to do , you might otherwise miss out on that one thing you ’ ve always wanted to buy but couldn ’ t justify on a budget in Tuesday ’ s best deals overall .
With most kids still home from school and many unable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fragile sandcastles with local friends , Alexa could be the ultimate alternative .
If you ’ re not weirded out by your little ones talking to an AI robotic voice—which you shouldn ’ t if they ’ ve already resorted to their imaginary buddies—the Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition could be the perfect substitute .
And now , Amazon is bundling it with the Echo Glow , a simple smart lamp that can provide fun nights for .
The combo comes through for $ 50 , a 50 % discount from their combined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Echo Dot on its own for $ 40 .
The Echo Dot Kids Edition is just like any other Echo Dot , giving you hands-free access to countless Alexa skills .
The difference here is that it has a funky fun color scheme , the skills are all child-friendly , and there ’ s enough parental control to give you peace of mind .
Kids can ask Alexa to read them a bedtime story or play music , and with a year of FreeTime Unlimited included with every purchase , they ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
And with the Amazon Echo Glow , you can set up custom lighting routines to have the multi-colored RGB lamp add fun and order to your kids ’ routine .
You can use it as a countdown timer , a bedtime or “ get your ass up and dressed for school ” signaler , and even have Alexa start up a light show for some mid-day dance breaks .
And no one says you have to be a kid to use it .
( Don ’ t worry , we don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
Need a battery that can jump start your car as easily as it can your phone ?
Pick up Gooloo ’ s 4000A Peak SuperSafe Car Jump Starter for $ 84 at Amazon using the promo code 2ZHLDVZO .
While most people need a portable charger you can stuff in a bag or jacket pocket , this battery packs enough power to jump start your car in a pinch , too .
With two USB-A charging ports , and one USB-C charging port , you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gear charged up on your road trips without worrying about killing your car ’ s battery .
This article was originally published by Jordan McMahon .
Maybe your desktop rig is feeling a little slow and you need a more portable way to get your game on , or you just want a computer powerful enough to get through your work day without skimping on the speedy graphics .
Either way , a good gaming laptop has a screen that ’ s nice to look at with plenty of room for work and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laptop , which can run up to $ 1,500 on Amazon , packs 512GB of SSD storage , a 15.6 '' FHD IPS 1080p display , 16GB of RAM , and an eight-core processor , can meet your needs .
Right now , it ’ s down to $ 1,000 on Amazon , so grab it while you can .
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon .
The Apple Watch Series 3 is the last one I ever owned , so you know it ’ s coming from experience when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
While the newer , flashier models come with thinner bezels and always-on displays , I never felt like I was sorely missing out on those features .
You can still use the Apple Watch Series 3 to track fitness activity , listen to music , and check your heartbeat .
Now $ 30 off on Amazon , bring home the 38mm GPS model today .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey and Quentyn Kennemer .
If you ’ re looking to stock up on hand sanitizer before the fall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try .
Only $ 18 , you ’ ll get a four-pack that you ’ ll be able to use now and later .
Keep those hands clean !
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
Make cooking 10 times easier with an 8-quart Instant Pot .
It ’ s only $ 100 , which is $ 40 off the original list price .
It has 48 customizable presets for anything you ’ d wan na cook including rice , ribs , soups , and more .
Why guesstimate when this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instant Pot is also dishwasher-safe and can cook for up to eight people .
Upgrade your cooking game and get one .
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
Are you the friend constantly asking if anyone has a charger ?
Or pre-pandemic were you asking bartenders if you could plug your phone in somewhere ?
The second option is probably not on the table now so what better way to solve the problem then by grabbing these two Power Banks for $ 20 .
I ’ ve had Mophie products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-pack is a great value so whether it ’ s you who needs these or a friend no one should be without power again .
I personally like to have one at all times and swap two out each day , one is charging while one is out and about with me .
Lightweight and in three color options you ’ ll get up to twenty-plus hours of extra power on the go .
Charge up to two devices at once with the USB-A and USB-C ports .
You and your pal can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to recharge and tablet or wireless headphones all can be done at the same time .
This pack comes with two guide books so if you are gifting one the recipient won ’ t be without a manual .
If you ’ ve read a few of our pieces on Meh before and you like what you ’ ve seen they offer a $ 5 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many .
Otherwise , it ’ s a flat rate of $ 8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sheilah Villari .
I suggest doing some price research on bulk diapers , because you ’ ll probably shit yourself in the first encounter with Nemesis in Resident Evil 3 .
Amazon has copies down to $ 35 on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One .
Seriously , get the diapers , too .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
I ’ ve tested a few pairs of earbuds and headphones from Mpow over the years and they ’ ve always been a great budget option to other products on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t mean less quality .
The same applies to these Mpow H21 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphones , which are currently 26 % off .
If your primary reason for a new set of wireless headphones is a noise-canceling option these are for you .
When I was traveling my pair from Marshall go everywhere with me and these Mpow are first-rate too .
Blockout all that extra noise to relax and listen to your tunes , podcast , or audiobook .
This also comes in handy if you ’ re a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of playtime off of one charge , which is insane for headphones like this .
These pair easy and quickly with your phone via Bluetooth and you can be up to thirty-three feet out of range and still expect quality sound .
Several happy customers have mentioned the comfort and if I remember correctly the last wireless headphones I tested from them were pretty pleasant to wear for a few hours .
Fast charging and long-lasting just what you ’ re looking for a with a life on the move .
Free 1-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer and Sheilah Villari .
Time to rewatch The Mandalorian and prepare your mind , body , and soul for season two .
We have an official date and we ’ ll be headed back into the fray with Din Djarin on October 30 .
This means it ’ s perfect timing to pre-order this adorable plush of The Child .
He ’ ll ship while the second season airs so you ’ ll have the adorable green babe to snuggle during the series .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bone broth bowl and the famous desert toad .
As you give this oh so cute chicky nugg enthusiast a hug authentic sounds from the show will play .
Now the rumor is The Child will be a little older the next go-round so if you want ‘ Baby Yoda ’ to be a toddler forever this is for you .
Soft , sweet , precious he ’ ll make the perfect gift for any Star Wars fan , just keep him away from dangerous buttons .
This deal was originally published by @ @ @

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

Tuesday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
It’s September 8 and you know what that means. Time to bring back our old friend, the 10 best deals of the day post. You think you saw the last of me, huh? Well, buddy, no offense but you’re mistaken. The last time we ran a 10 best deals of the day post was back in early May. Since then, it’s been nothing but Long Ass Posts (LAPs), like this one. But we’ve heard your cries for help while browsing our daily deals. Sometimes it’s too overwhelming, too overpopulated with pure, unadulterated Content™.
Put your shoes on the sofa, say, “fr*ck the man,” and save money without scrolling for a thousand years. Still, if you’ve got nothing better to do, you might otherwise miss out on that one thing you’ve always wanted to buy but couldn’t justify on a budget in Tuesday’s best deals overall.
#1: Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition
With most kids still home from school and many unable to kill hours at the park making fragile sandcastles with local friends, Alexa could be the ultimate alternative. If you’re not weirded out by your little ones talking to an AI robotic voice—which you shouldn’t if they’ve already resorted to their imaginary buddies—the Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition could be the perfect substitute. And now, Amazon is bundling it with the Echo Glow, a simple smart lamp that can provide fun nights for. The combo comes through for $50, a 50% discount from their combined MSRPs. You can also get the Echo Dot on its own for $40.
The Echo Dot Kids Edition is just like any other Echo Dot, giving you hands-free access to countless Alexa skills. The difference here is that it has a funky fun color scheme, the skills are all child-friendly, and there’s enough parental control to give you peace of mind.
Kids can ask Alexa to read them a bedtime story or play music, and with a year of FreeTime Unlimited included with every purchase, they’ll never run out of things to check out.
And with the Amazon Echo Glow, you can set up custom lighting routines to have the multi-colored RGB lamp add fun and order to your kids’ routine. You can use it as a countdown timer, a bedtime or “get your ass up and dressed for school” signaler, and even have Alexa start up a light show for some mid-day dance breaks. And no one says you have to be a kid to use it. (Don’t worry, we don’t judge.)
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#2: Gooloo’s 4000A Jump Starter
Need a battery that can jump start your car as easily as it can your phone? Pick up Gooloo’s 4000A Peak SuperSafe Car Jump Starter for $84 at Amazon using the promo code 2ZHLDVZO.
While most people need a portable charger you can stuff in a bag or jacket pocket, this battery packs enough power to jump start your car in a pinch, too. With two USB-A charging ports, and one USB-C charging port, you’ll be able to keep all your gear charged up on your road trips without worrying about killing your car’s battery.
This article was originally published by Jordan McMahon.
#3: Lenovo Legion 5 Gaming Laptop
Maybe your desktop rig is feeling a little slow and you need a more portable way to get your game on, or you just want a computer powerful enough to get through your work day without skimping on the speedy graphics. Either way, a good gaming laptop has a screen that’s nice to look at with plenty of room for work and play. Lenovo’s Legion 5 laptop, which can run up to $1,500 on Amazon, packs 512GB of SSD storage, a 15.6" FHD IPS 1080p display, 16GB of RAM, and an eight-core processor, can meet your needs. Right now, it’s down to $1,000 on Amazon, so grab it while you can.
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon.
#4: Apple watch Series 3
The Apple Watch Series 3 is the last one I ever owned, so you know it’s coming from experience when I say I regret ever getting rid of it. While the newer, flashier models come with thinner bezels and always-on displays, I never felt like I was sorely missing out on those features. You can still use the Apple Watch Series 3 to track fitness activity, listen to music, and check your heartbeat. Now $30 off on Amazon, bring home the 38mm GPS model today.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey and Quentyn Kennemer.
#5: 4-Pack of Germ-X
If you’re looking to stock up on hand sanitizer before the fall comes, you should give Germ-X a try. Only $18, you’ll get a four-pack that you’ll be able to use now and later. Keep those hands clean!
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#6: 8-Quart Instant pot
Make cooking 10 times easier with an 8-quart Instant Pot. It’s only $100, which is $40 off the original list price. It has 48 customizable presets for anything you’d wanna cook including rice, ribs, soups, and more. Why guesstimate when this baby does it for you? The Instant Pot is also dishwasher-safe and can cook for up to eight people. Upgrade your cooking game and get one.
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#7: Mophie Powerstation
Are you the friend constantly asking if anyone has a charger? Or pre-pandemic were you asking bartenders if you could plug your phone in somewhere? The second option is probably not on the table now so what better way to solve the problem then by grabbing these two Power Banks for $20.
I’ve had Mophie products before and really like them. This two-pack is a great value so whether it’s you who needs these or a friend no one should be without power again. I personally like to have one at all times and swap two out each day, one is charging while one is out and about with me. Lightweight and in three color options you’ll get up to twenty-plus hours of extra power on the go. Charge up to two devices at once with the USB-A and USB-C ports. You and your pal can juice up your phones or if you need to recharge and tablet or wireless headphones all can be done at the same time. This pack comes with two guide books so if you are gifting one the recipient won’t be without a manual.
If you’ve read a few of our pieces on Meh before and you like what you’ve seen they offer a $5 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many. Otherwise, it’s a flat rate of $8.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#8: Resident Evil 3
I suggest doing some price research on bulk diapers, because you’ll probably shit yourself in the first encounter with Nemesis in Resident Evil 3. Amazon has copies down to $35 on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Seriously, get the diapers, too.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#9: Mpow H21 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphones
I’ve tested a few pairs of earbuds and headphones from Mpow over the years and they’ve always been a great budget option to other products on the market. But being less expensive doesn’t mean less quality. The same applies to these Mpow H21 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphones, which are currently 26% off.
If your primary reason for a new set of wireless headphones is a noise-canceling option these are for you. When I was traveling my pair from Marshall go everywhere with me and these Mpow are first-rate too. Blockout all that extra noise to relax and listen to your tunes, podcast, or audiobook. This also comes in handy if you’re a hands-free caller. Expect about 65 hours of playtime off of one charge, which is insane for headphones like this. These pair easy and quickly with your phone via Bluetooth and you can be up to thirty-three feet out of range and still expect quality sound. Several happy customers have mentioned the comfort and if I remember correctly the last wireless headphones I tested from them were pretty pleasant to wear for a few hours. Fast charging and long-lasting just what you’re looking for a with a life on the move.
Free 1-day shipping on this item for Prime members.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer and Sheilah Villari.
#10: Baby yoda electronic plush
The Child 7 1/2-Inch Electronic Plush Toy | $25 | Entertainment Earth
Time to rewatch The Mandalorian and prepare your mind, body, and soul for season two. We have an official date and we’ll be headed back into the fray with Din Djarin on October 30. This means it’s perfect timing to pre-order this adorable plush of The Child.
He’ll ship while the second season airs so you’ll have the adorable green babe to snuggle during the series. This electronic plushie version comes with a bone broth bowl and the famous desert toad. As you give this oh so cute chicky nugg enthusiast a hug authentic sounds from the show will play. Now the rumor is The Child will be a little older the next go-round so if you want ‘Baby Yoda’ to be a toddler forever this is for you. Soft, sweet, precious he’ll make the perfect gift for any Star Wars fan, just keep him away from dangerous buttons.
Free shipping on orders over $79.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.


theroot--2020-09-08--New Study Breaks Down How Affluent White Students, Coaches Profit From the Exploitation of Black NCA

New Study Breaks Down How Affluent White Students, Coaches Profit From the Exploitation of Black NCAA Athletes

The NCAA is big business for everybody but Black players—but you knew that already because like millions of other accomplished individuals , you read The Root .
But what you probably didn ’ t know is how extensively the NCAA ’ s ban on profit-sharing with student-athletes—enacted by a 1957 court ruling that denied the widow of college athlete Ray Dennison workers ’ compensation death benefits after he was killed during a collegiate football game—allows affluent white students to benefit from the exploitation of their lower-income Black peers .
According to the Washington Post , the National Bureau of Economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all 65 athletic programs in the NCAA ’ s Power Five conferences from 2006 to 2019 , as well as the team rosters across every sport , players ’ race and ethnicity , and their hometowns .
Here ’ s what the study found , per the Post : The data yielded a number of preliminary findings .
First , the revenue generated by those athletic departments nearly doubled during the study period , from $ 4.4 billion to $ 8.5 billion .
Nearly 60 percent of that revenue was generated by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it derived from the increasingly lucrative sale of broadcast rights to major television networks .
Over the study period , the average annual salary of football coaching staffs nearly doubled , from $ 4.8 million to $ 9.8 million .
Non-coaching administrative salaries nearly doubled as well .
But financial support for the athletes—primarily tuition aid , room and board—grew 47 percent .
But aside from making it rain on coaches and administrators , schools make significant investments in providing their teams with extravagant facilities so that student-athletes can continue to generate billions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s also one of the worst-kept secrets in college sports : T he exorbitant profits from football and basketball programs—each comprised predominantly by Black players ( 60 percent ) —subsidize countless “ nonrevenue ” sports like tennis or sailing—which aren ’ t comprised predominantly by Black players ( 11 percent ) .
And these Black players keeping all the lights on come from neighborhoods with higher rates of poverty than their white counterparts .
Or as Craig Garthwaite , lead author of the study put it , “ money is generated from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in society and it flows to a group that has not been disadvantaged.
” “ We ’ re the first to empirically document the regressive nature of [ this ] in a systematic way , ” Garthwaite told the Post .
“ The subsidy that predominantly Black male athletes provide to others is a missing feature when we talk about equity in college athletics.
” But when has America generating billions of dollars from the unpaid labor of Black folks ever been a surprise ?
“ There ’ s so much money and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen any real increase in benefits are the players who are risking their health and safety to play the sports , ” Garthwaite said .
“ It ’ s morally bankrupt.
” In October , the NCAA finally voted in favor of allowing student-athletes to profit from their name , image and likeness .
But until that check clears , it ’ s nothing but lip service—just like that 40 acres and mule we ’ re still waiting on .

The NCAA is big business for everybody but Black players—but you knew that already because like millions of other accomplished individuals, you read The Root.
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But what you probably didn’t know is how extensively the NCAA’s ban on profit-sharing with student-athletes—enacted by a 1957 court ruling that denied the widow of college athlete Ray Dennison workers’ compensation death benefits after he was killed during a collegiate football game—allows affluent white students to benefit from the exploitation of their lower-income Black peers.
According to the Washington Post, the National Bureau of Economic Research examined the revenue and expense data of all 65 athletic programs in the NCAA’s Power Five conferences from 2006 to 2019, as well as the team rosters across every sport, players’ race and ethnicity, and their hometowns.
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Here’s what the study found, per the Post:
The data yielded a number of preliminary findings. First, the revenue generated by those athletic departments nearly doubled during the study period, from $4.4 billion to $8.5 billion. Nearly 60 percent of that revenue was generated by football and basketball teams, much of it derived from the increasingly lucrative sale of broadcast rights to major television networks. Over the study period, the average annual salary of football coaching staffs nearly doubled, from $4.8 million to $9.8 million. Non-coaching administrative salaries nearly doubled as well. But financial support for the athletes—primarily tuition aid, room and board—grew 47 percent.
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But aside from making it rain on coaches and administrators, schools make significant investments in providing their teams with extravagant facilities so that student-athletes can continue to generate billions of dollars free of charge. There’s also one of the worst-kept secrets in college sports: T he exorbitant profits from football and basketball programs—each comprised predominantly by Black players (60 percent)—subsidize countless “nonrevenue” sports like tennis or sailing—which aren’t comprised predominantly by Black players (11 percent).
And these Black players keeping all the lights on come from neighborhoods with higher rates of poverty than their white counterparts. Or as Craig Garthwaite, lead author of the study put it, “money is generated from one group that has traditionally been disadvantaged in society and it flows to a group that has not been disadvantaged.”
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“We’re the first to empirically document the regressive nature of [this] in a systematic way,” Garthwaite told the Post. “The subsidy that predominantly Black male athletes provide to others is a missing feature when we talk about equity in college athletics.”
Pretty much.
But when has America generating billions of dollars from the unpaid labor of Black folks ever been a surprise?
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“There’s so much money and the one group that really has not seen any real increase in benefits are the players who are risking their health and safety to play the sports,” Garthwaite said. “It’s morally bankrupt.”
In October, the NCAA finally voted in favor of allowing student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. But until that check clears, it’s nothing but lip service—just like that 40 acres and mule we’re still waiting on.


theroot--2020-09-08--DHS Report Says White Supremacists Are America’s Greatest Terror Threat...And Gee Willikers, Black P

DHS Report Says White Supremacists Are America’s Greatest Terror Threat...And Gee Willikers, Black People Must be Shocked

Black people , I have just been alerted to news that will certainly leave you all in a state of shock .
This is big ... monumental , even .
It ’ s something Black Americans wouldn ’ t have guessed in ... oh , I don ’ t know ... 400 years .
According to a draft report from the Department of Homeland Security , white supremacists represent the greatest terror threat to the United States .
Three separate drafts of a DHS report reviewed by Politico “ describe the threat from white supremacists in slightly different language , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the same conclusion that white supremacists are the deadliest domestic terror threat facing the U.S. and will likely continue to be through early 2021 .
( If there were a Black DHS , their report would probably replace “ early 2021 ” with “ Bruh , forever.
” ) To paraphrase the DHS report in my best Denzel Washington voice : Scary B rown foreigners ain ’ t got shit on wypipo .
“ Foreign terrorist organizations will continue to call for Homeland attacks but probably will remain constrained in their ability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , ” all three documents say .
Russia “ probably will be the primary covert foreign influence actor and purveyor of disinformation and misinformation in the Homeland , ” the documents also say .
Former acting DHS Sec .
Kevin McAleenan last year directed the department to start producing annual homeland threat assessments .
POLITICO reviewed three drafts of this year ’ s report — titled DHS ’ s State of the Homeland Threat Assessment 2020 — all of which were produced in August .
Ben Wittes , the editor in chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obtained the documents and shared them with POLITICO .
The first such assessment has not been released publicly , and a DHS spokesperson declined to comment on “ allegedly leaked documents , ” and on when the document will be made public .
None of the drafts POLITICO reviewed referred to a threat from Antifa , the loose cohort of militant left-leaning agitators who senior Trump administration officials have described as domestic terrorists .
Two of the drafts refer to extremists trying to exploit the “ social grievances ” driving lawful protests .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the earliest draft is August 3 , 2020 , while the cut-off date for the next two is August 27 .
Now , here ’ s where the story gets interesting ( to people who sunburn easily ) .
According to Politico , the earliest draft of the report tells it like it is with no filters : Under the introductory section labeled “ Key Takeaways , ” the draft reads , “ Lone offenders and small cells of individuals motivated by a diverse array of social , ideological , and personal factors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United States .
Among these groups , we assess that white supremacist extremists—who increasingly are networking with like-minded persons abroad—will pose the most persistent and lethal threat.
” The next two drafts under the same section changed the language and call “ Domestic Violent Extremists ” the “ most persistent and lethal threat , ” rather than specifically naming white supremacists .
But all three drafts include the sentence , “ Among DVEs [ Domestic Violent Extremists ] , we judge that white supremacist extremists ( WSEs ) will remain the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through 2021.
” Wittes explained the differences in the drafts ’ language by telling Politico , “ It diminishes the prominence of white supremacy relative to other domestic violent extremism , and , without being inaccurate , puts it in a basket along with other violent activity that may be more palatable for the administration to acknowledge.
” Let me find out the DHS is changing the language in its reports because Tangerine Palpatine ( I think y ’ all call him President Trump ) would get his Tropicana-stained boxers all in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white supremacists as the greatest terror threat in a country where he claims talk of systemic racism is “ un-American propaganda.
” Anyway , John Cohen , who oversaw DHS ’ counterterrorism portfolio from 2011 to 2014 , told Politico what Black people already know : Ain ’ t none of this shit surprising .
“ This draft document seems to be consistent with earlier intelligence reports from DHS , the FBI , and other law enforcement sources : that the most significant terror-related threat facing the US today comes from violent extremists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other far-right ideological causes , ” Cohen said .

Black people, I have just been alerted to news that will certainly leave you all in a state of shock. This is big...monumental, even. It’s something Black Americans wouldn’t have guessed in...oh, I don’t know...400 years. According to a draft report from the Department of Homeland Security, white supremacists represent the greatest terror threat to the United States.
Three separate drafts of a DHS report reviewed by Politico “describe the threat from white supremacists in slightly different language,” but all three drafts reportedly come to the same conclusion that white supremacists are the deadliest domestic terror threat facing the U.S. and will likely continue to be through early 2021. (If there were a Black DHS, their report would probably replace “early 2021” with “Bruh, forever.”)
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To paraphrase the DHS report in my best Denzel Washington voice: Scary B rown foreigners ain’t got shit on wypipo.
From Politico:
“Foreign terrorist organizations will continue to call for Homeland attacks but probably will remain constrained in their ability to direct such plots over the next year,” all three documents say. Russia “probably will be the primary covert foreign influence actor and purveyor of disinformation and misinformation in the Homeland,” the documents also say. Former acting DHS Sec. Kevin McAleenan last year directed the department to start producing annual homeland threat assessments. POLITICO reviewed three drafts of this year’s report — titled DHS’s State of the Homeland Threat Assessment 2020 — all of which were produced in August. Ben Wittes, the editor in chief of the national security site Lawfare, obtained the documents and shared them with POLITICO. The first such assessment has not been released publicly, and a DHS spokesperson declined to comment on “allegedly leaked documents,” and on when the document will be made public. None of the drafts POLITICO reviewed referred to a threat from Antifa, the loose cohort of militant left-leaning agitators who senior Trump administration officials have described as domestic terrorists. Two of the drafts refer to extremists trying to exploit the “social grievances” driving lawful protests. The cut-off date for information analyzed in the earliest draft is August 3, 2020, while the cut-off date for the next two is August 27.
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Now, here’s where the story gets interesting (to people who sunburn easily). According to Politico, the earliest draft of the report tells it like it is with no filters: Under the introductory section labeled “Key Takeaways,” the draft reads, “Lone offenders and small cells of individuals motivated by a diverse array of social, ideological, and personal factors will pose the primary terrorist threat to the United States. Among these groups, we assess that white supremacist extremists—who increasingly are networking with like-minded persons abroad—will pose the most persistent and lethal threat.”
The next two drafts under the same section changed the language and call “Domestic Violent Extremists” the “most persistent and lethal threat,” rather than specifically naming white supremacists. But all three drafts include the sentence, “Among DVEs [Domestic Violent Extremists], we judge that white supremacist extremists (WSEs) will remain the most persistent and lethal threat in the Homeland through 2021.”
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Wittes explained the differences in the drafts’ language by telling Politico, “It diminishes the prominence of white supremacy relative to other domestic violent extremism, and, without being inaccurate, puts it in a basket along with other violent activity that may be more palatable for the administration to acknowledge.”
Let me find out the DHS is changing the language in its reports because Tangerine Palpatine (I think y’all call him President Trump) would get his Tropicana-stained boxers all in a bunch over any report that explicitly names white supremacists as the greatest terror threat in a country where he claims talk of systemic racism is “un-American propaganda.”
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Anyway, John Cohen, who oversaw DHS’ counterterrorism portfolio from 2011 to 2014, told Politico what Black people already know: Ain’t none of this shit surprising.
“This draft document seems to be consistent with earlier intelligence reports from DHS, the FBI, and other law enforcement sources: that the most significant terror-related threat facing the US today comes from violent extremists who are motivated by white supremacy and other far-right ideological causes,” Cohen said.


theroot--2020-09-08--Microsoft Finally Announces the Price...of the Xbox Series S

Of the four console rollouts I ’ ve seen in my lifetime , this has definitely been one of the strangest , second only to those weird-ass PS3 launch commercials .
We ’ re two months away from the release of new consoles and aren ’ t entirely sure how much we ’ re expected to pay for them .
Luckily , both a leak and an official reveal have given us some idea of how much it will cost to play on the next generation of Xbox .
The Verge reports that the Xbox Series S , the long-rumored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ console , will launch alongside the Xbox Series X in November and cost $ 299 .
The information comes following a series of leaks that revealed the existence of the budget console .
Xbox ’ s initial response to the leak on Sunday evening was pretty good , I must admit .
According to a leaked commercial , the Xbox Series S will be an all-digital console , capable of DirectX ray tracing and running games in 1440p at up to 120 frames per second .
The console will also be capable of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 4K , and comes with a built-in 512 GB solid-state drive .
That ’ s pretty impressive performance considering the price point , with the only drawback here being the relatively small SSD .
I ’ m currently running a terabyte on both my Xbox One S and PS4 Pro , but I still find myself having to clear space regularly due to how large game downloads have gotten .
In contrast to the boxier Series X , the design of the Series S is evocative of the all-digital Xbox One S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smallest Xbox ever , about 60 percent smaller than the larger , more powerful Xbox Series X .
The internet wasted no time reacting to both the design and price of the console .
Also included in the original leak was the price for the Xbox Series X , which , according to Windows Central , will be $ 499 .
Additionally , a release date of Nov. 10 was given for the consoles but that has yet to be confirmed by Microsoft .
Should the Series X price point prove accurate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for either console .
Especially since the long delay has led many , myself included , to believe that both consoles were expected to cost over $ 500 .
There is still no word on what Sony will charge for either the all-digital PS5 or the more traditional model .
Hopefully , this move will encourage them to reveal those details sooner rather than later .

Of the four console rollouts I’ve seen in my lifetime, this has definitely been one of the strangest, second only to those weird-ass PS3 launch commercials. We’re two months away from the release of new consoles and aren’t entirely sure how much we’re expected to pay for them. Luckily, both a leak and an official reveal have given us some idea of how much it will cost to play on the next generation of Xbox.
The Verge reports that the Xbox Series S, the long-rumored budget version of Microsoft’s next-generation console, will launch alongside the Xbox Series X in November and cost $299. The information comes following a series of leaks that revealed the existence of the budget console. Xbox’s initial response to the leak on Sunday evening was pretty good, I must admit.
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According to a leaked commercial, the Xbox Series S will be an all-digital console, capable of DirectX ray tracing and running games in 1440p at up to 120 frames per second. The console will also be capable of 4K video playback, upscaling older games to 4K, and comes with a built-in 512 GB solid-state drive.
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That’s pretty impressive performance considering the price point, with the only drawback here being the relatively small SSD. I’m currently running a terabyte on both my Xbox One S and PS4 Pro, but I still find myself having to clear space regularly due to how large game downloads have gotten.
In contrast to the boxier Series X, the design of the Series S is evocative of the all-digital Xbox One S. It’s being touted as the smallest Xbox ever, about 60 percent smaller than the larger, more powerful Xbox Series X. The internet wasted no time reacting to both the design and price of the console.
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Also included in the original leak was the price for the Xbox Series X, which, according to Windows Central, will be $499. Additionally, a release date of Nov. 10 was given for the consoles but that has yet to be confirmed by Microsoft. Should the Series X price point prove accurate, it’s not a bad deal for either console. Especially since the long delay has led many, myself included, to believe that both consoles were expected to cost over $500.
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There is still no word on what Sony will charge for either the all-digital PS5 or the more traditional model. Hopefully, this move will encourage them to reveal those details sooner rather than later.


theroot--2020-09-08--The Instant Pot 8-Quart Pressure Cooker Is $40 Off

Make cooking 10 times easier with an 8-quart Instant Pot .
It ’ s only $ 100 , which is @ @ @ @ @ list price .
It has 48 customizable presets for anything you ’ d wan na @ @ @ @ @ , soups , and more .
Why guesstimate when this baby does it for you @ @ @ @ @ also dishwasher-safe and can cook for up to eight people .
Upgrade your cooking game @ @ @ @

Ignacia on Kinja Deals, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Instant Pot (8-Quart) | $100 | Amazon
Make cooking 10 times easier with an 8-quart Instant Pot. It’s only $100, which is $40 off the original list price. It has 48 customizable presets for anything you’d wanna cook including rice, ribs, soups, and more. Why guesstimate when this baby does it for you? The Instant Pot is also dishwasher-safe and can cook for up to eight people. Upgrade your cooking game and get one.


theroot--2020-09-08--Trailer Roundup: Welcome to the Blumhouse, Are You Ready for a Supermarket Sweep?

We ’ re now officially in the month of September and you ’ ve probably already heard premature Earth Wind & Fire jokes ( since the lyric is “ ... 21st night of September ” ) , but looking at the bright side ( we need to ! )
, it ’ s never a bad time for an EWF jam .
Speaking of the bright side , let ’ s get into these trailers ... Oh , by the way , I know these usually come out on Friday , but 2020 is full of unexpected shenanigans !
OK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these trailers ... First Impressions : Keke Palmer is on fire !
In yet another hosting gig , Keke joins Joel Kim Booster to coordinate 30 blind dates for the contestant ( matched via social media ) until one person is “ singled out ” ( i.e .
chosen ) .
From the press release , this show is very gender and sexual-orientation inclusive .
I still want to know why I don ’ t know anyone in real life who watches Quibi , though !
First Impressions : Another Quibi joint !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ about this channel is that it is never starving for content .
Anywho , I actually remember watching Shan Boodram ’ s sketch comedy videos on YouTube back in the day .
Nowadays , she ’ s a sex-positive sexologist and will be tackling topics such as having sex during quarantine , foot fetishes and the ideal penis size .
Much like the previous show I just covered , this one seems to be all about the inclusiveness and fluidity when it comes to representation .
The New York Times Presents : The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Streaming Now ) The New York Times Presents : The Killing of Breonna Taylor / FX ( YouTube ) First Impressions : In an anticipated episode of NYT ’ s series of standalone documentaries , director and producer Yoruba Richen and New York Times reporter Rukmini Callimachi partner to explore Breonna Taylor ’ s life and investigate the details of her killing .
The episode features an exclusive interview with Taylor ’ s boyfriend , Kenneth Walker as well as exclusive audio , documents and video from the scene .
Whew .
Com @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , New Episodes Every Tuesday ) First Impressions : Common is pretty damn zen and now he ’ s taking his fans along for the calm and relaxing ride .
On this new series hosted on his official YouTube channel , Common will highlight at-home workouts , cooking demos , and conversations with people with a mission toward living a better life .
We wonder if Tiffany Haddish will pop up , as it has been confirmed the two are officially dating ( either to add a balance of exciting energy or to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
First Impressions : Directed by Sophia Nahli Allison , this short 15-minute documentary explores the life of Latasha Harlins ... specifically , what it could have been .
Harlins murdered by a convenience store owner in 1991 at the age of 15 , which was a catalyst for the 1992 Los Angeles riots .
Unfortunately , we ’ re experiencing a similar cycle right now , and this tribute looks to be not only relevant but beautiful .
I ’ m looking forward to it .
First Impressions : Executive produced by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filmmaker Rose Arce , this one is also extremely relevant .
This special will focus on some of the hardest hit by the global pandemic in the city of Seattle—the homeless and the elderly .
On the premiere day , WORLD Channel ( previously known as PBS World ) will host an exclusive interview with O ’ Brien on its official YouTube channel .
First Impressions : So , I was tipped off to this one when I spotted a random tweet filled with indirect incredulity that this was even happening .
Yes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Givens from the I Love New York / Real Chance of Love reality franchises and he ’ s ... back trying to find love again in 2020 on a TV show .
This is executive produced by Jackie Long , Ray J and Princess Love—of course , it damn is !
LOL , a mess .
First Impressions : Aside from the sheer confusion upon learning that contestants don ’ t even get to keep the food after doing all of that damn work for it ( which is probably for the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often expired , ew .
Anyway , they can wipe their tears with the cash prize alone ) when I realized Leslie Jones would be hosting this wacky show , I knew it couldn ’ t have been more perfect casting .
No one can match the energy of this chaotic show the way Jones and her screams can .
First Impressions : The trailer kicks off with an effective saxophone rendition of the national anthem during a protest as we watch the titular Grand Army ... teens who frequent the largest public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be heard .
There is a bit of controversy swirling , however , after one of the former writers spoke out about an alleged toxic work environment during the production of this show for three writers of color , who all quit .
We ( and other outlets ) reached out to the writer about this for future reporting , so we ’ ll see what transpires .
Welcome to the Blumhouse ( Amazon Prime Video ; Release Dates : Oct. 6 and 13 , 2020 ) Welcome to the Blumhouse official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) First Impressions : Blumhouse ( the folks behind Get Out and more ) has a whole film series coming , with titles including Black Box ( Oct. 6 ) , The Lie ( Oct. 6 ) , Evil Eye ( Oct. 13 ) and Nocturne ( Oct. 13 ) .
Holy shit is that Phylicia Rashad giving us creepy vibes ?
!
Oooh yes , sign me up .
Black Box and The Lie look especially intriguing to me , according to the descriptions ( all in the description box of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Based on a true story , A Chance in this World follows Steve Pemberton , a gifted orphaned boy who fights to overcome the abuse of his foster parents ( Kelly Owens and Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs ) while searching for his biological family , and finds hope in his white teacher , played by Tom Sizemore .
I ’ m hoping this is less “ white savior ” and more celebration of a gifted Black child , but this trailer seems to say otherwise .
First Impressions : We ’ ve already witnessed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an alleged aspect of Michael Jackson ’ s life , and this Bounce documentary is looking to unpack one of the greatest mysteries surrounding his death .
This doc features interviews with detectives Orlando Martinez , Dan Myers and Scott Smith , who were all involved in the arrest of Jackson ’ s doctor , Conrad Murray .
Also , as a special bonus ( since I didn ’ t drop this on Friday as originally intended ) , here are some links to Black-owned independent streaming platform kweliTV ’ s September 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 2nd Law of the Universe / The Principle of Correspondence ( As Above ) ; a Afro-Punk love story ( Dreamstates ) ; a homecoming story of a native Guadelupean woman ( Elza ) ; some edu-tainment for the kids ( Hesat & Hapi Cartoon Series ) ; a doc chronicling the longtime feud between Philadelphia and the group MOVE ( Let the Fire Burn ) ; a Craigslist meets social media-era love story starring Angelica Ross ( Missed Connections ) ; a filmmaker ’ s search to find the descendants of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Panama Dreams ) ; a fantasy film exploring grief ( Silvia in the Waves ) ; a film about three working class Detroit men that explores mass inequality ( Street Fighting Men ) ; a neorealist crime drama set in post-colonial Ghana ( The Destiny of Lesser Animals ) ; and a film exploring the cultural differences of a rural Lincolnshire-based teen and London-based mother ( The Last Tree ) .
See y ’ all Friday , Lord willing and the 2020 creek don ’ t rise ...

Tonja Renée Stidhum on The Grapevine, shared by Tonja Renée Stidhum to The Root

We’re now officially in the month of September and you’ve probably already heard premature Earth Wind & Fire jokes (since the lyric is “...21st night of September”), but looking at the bright side (we need to!), it’s never a bad time for an EWF jam. Speaking of the bright side, let’s get into these trailers...
Oh, by the way, I know these usually come out on Friday, but 2020 is full of unexpected shenanigans! OK, now let’s get to these trailers...
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Singled Out (Quibi; Season 2 Now Streaming)
Singled Out S2 Trailer / Quibi (YouTube)
First Impressions: Keke Palmer is on fire! In yet another hosting gig, Keke joins Joel Kim Booster to coordinate 30 blind dates for the contestant (matched via social media) until one person is “singled out” (i.e. chosen). From the press release, this show is very gender and sexual-orientation inclusive. I still want to know why I don’t know anyone in real life who watches Quibi, though!
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Sexology With Shan Boodram (Quibi; Now Streaming)
Sexology With Shan Boodram trailer / Quibi (YouTube)
First Impressions: Another Quibi joint! Look, one thing you can say about this channel is that it is never starving for content. Anywho, I actually remember watching Shan Boodram’s sketch comedy videos on YouTube back in the day. Nowadays, she’s a sex-positive sexologist and will be tackling topics such as having sex during quarantine, foot fetishes and the ideal penis size. Much like the previous show I just covered, this one seems to be all about the inclusiveness and fluidity when it comes to representation.
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The New York Times Presents: The Killing of Breonna Taylor (Hulu; Streaming Now)
The New York Times Presents: The Killing of Breonna Taylor / FX (YouTube)
First Impressions: In an anticipated episode of NYT’s series of standalone documentaries, director and producer Yoruba Richen and New York Times reporter Rukmini Callimachi partner to explore Breonna Taylor’s life and investigate the details of her killing. The episode features an exclusive interview with Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker as well as exclusive audio, documents and video from the scene. Whew.
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Com & Well (YouTube; Streaming Now, New Episodes Every Tuesday)
Com & Well / YouTube
First Impressions: Common is pretty damn zen and now he’s taking his fans along for the calm and relaxing ride. On this new series hosted on his official YouTube channel, Common will highlight at-home workouts, cooking demos, and conversations with people with a mission toward living a better life. We wonder if Tiffany Haddish will pop up, as it has been confirmed the two are officially dating (either to add a balance of exciting energy or to see her chill out with him).
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A Love Song for Latasha (Netflix; Release Date: Sept. 21, 2020)
A Love Song for Latasha trailer / Netflix (YouTube)
First Impressions: Directed by Sophia Nahli Allison, this short 15-minute documentary explores the life of Latasha Harlins...specifically, what it could have been. Harlins murdered by a convenience store owner in 1991 at the age of 15, which was a catalyst for the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Unfortunately, we’re experiencing a similar cycle right now, and this tribute looks to be not only relevant but beautiful. I’m looking forward to it.
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Pandemic in Seattle (WORLD Channel; Replay Dates: Check Local Listings
Pandemic in Seattle / WORLD Channel (YouTube)
First Impressions: Executive produced by Soledad O’Brien and directed by filmmaker Rose Arce, this one is also extremely relevant. This special will focus on some of the hardest hit by the global pandemic in the city of Seattle—the homeless and the elderly. On the premiere day, WORLD Channel (previously known as PBS World) will host an exclusive interview with O’Brien on its official YouTube channel.
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One Mo’ Chance (Zeus Network; Release Date: Coming Soon)
One Mo’ Chance / Zeus (YouTube)
First Impressions: So, I was tipped off to this one when I spotted a random tweet filled with indirect incredulity that this was even happening. Yes, this is Kamal “Chance” Givens from the I Love New York / Real Chance of Love reality franchises and he’s...back trying to find love again in 2020 on a TV show. This is executive produced by Jackie Long, Ray J and Princess Love—of course, it damn is! LOL, a mess.
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Supermarket Sweep (ABC; Release Date: Oct. 18, 2020, at 8 p.m. ET)
Supermarket Sweep / ABC (YouTube)
First Impressions: Aside from the sheer confusion upon learning that contestants don’t even get to keep the food after doing all of that damn work for it (which is probably for the best because I also learned the food is often expired, ew. Anyway, they can wipe their tears with the cash prize alone) when I realized Leslie Jones would be hosting this wacky show, I knew it couldn’t have been more perfect casting. No one can match the energy of this chaotic show the way Jones and her screams can.
Advertisement
Grand Army (Netflix; Release Date: Oct. 16, 2020)
Grand Army teaser / Netflix (YouTube)
First Impressions: The trailer kicks off with an effective saxophone rendition of the national anthem during a protest as we watch the titular Grand Army...teens who frequent the largest public high school in Brooklyn and simply want to be heard. There is a bit of controversy swirling, however, after one of the former writers spoke out about an alleged toxic work environment during the production of this show for three writers of color, who all quit. We (and other outlets) reached out to the writer about this for future reporting, so we’ll see what transpires.
Advertisement
Welcome to the Blumhouse (Amazon Prime Video; Release Dates: Oct. 6 and 13, 2020)
Welcome to the Blumhouse official trailer / Amazon Prime Video (YouTube)
First Impressions: Blumhouse (the folks behind Get Out and more) has a whole film series coming, with titles including Black Box (Oct. 6), The Lie (Oct. 6), Evil Eye (Oct. 13) and Nocturne (Oct. 13). Holy shit is that Phylicia Rashad giving us creepy vibes?! Oooh yes, sign me up. Black Box and The Lie look especially intriguing to me, according to the descriptions (all in the description box of the above YouTube video).
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A Chance in This World (Bounce; Replay Dates: Check Local Listings)
A Chance In This World trailer / Bounce (YouTube)
First Impressions: Based on a true story, A Chance in this World follows Steve Pemberton, a gifted orphaned boy who fights to overcome the abuse of his foster parents (Kelly Owens and Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) while searching for his biological family, and finds hope in his white teacher, played by Tom Sizemore. I’m hoping this is less “white savior” and more celebration of a gifted Black child, but this trailer seems to say otherwise.
Advertisement
Killing Michael Jackson (Bounce; Replay Dates: Check Local Listings)
Killing Michael Jackson trailer / Bounce (YouTube)
First Impressions: We’ve already witnessed the controversies surrounding one documentary based on an alleged aspect of Michael Jackson’s life, and this Bounce documentary is looking to unpack one of the greatest mysteries surrounding his death. This doc features interviews with detectives Orlando Martinez, Dan Myers and Scott Smith, who were all involved in the arrest of Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray.
Advertisement
Also, as a special bonus (since I didn’t drop this on Friday as originally intended), here are some links to Black-owned independent streaming platform kweliTV’s September 2020 content, which includes a story based on 2nd Law of the Universe / The Principle of Correspondence (As Above); a Afro-Punk love story (Dreamstates); a homecoming story of a native Guadelupean woman (Elza); some edu-tainment for the kids (Hesat & Hapi Cartoon Series); a doc chronicling the longtime feud between Philadelphia and the group MOVE (Let the Fire Burn); a Craigslist meets social media-era love story starring Angelica Ross (Missed Connections); a filmmaker’s search to find the descendants of the ancestor who built the Panama Canal (Panama Dreams); a fantasy film exploring grief (Silvia in the Waves); a film about three working class Detroit men that explores mass inequality (Street Fighting Men); a neorealist crime drama set in post-colonial Ghana (The Destiny of Lesser Animals); and a film exploring the cultural differences of a rural Lincolnshire-based teen and London-based mother (The Last Tree).
See y’all Friday, Lord willing and the 2020 creek don’t rise...


theroot--2020-09-08--Report on Fatal Police Shootings of Women Finds Black Women Disproportionately Killed by Law Enforce

Report on Fatal Police Shootings of Women Finds Black Women Disproportionately Killed by Law Enforcement

Since 2015 , nearly 250 women across America have been shot and killed by police .
Despite comprising just 13 percent of the population of women in the United States , Black women accounted for 20 percent of the killings , a new analysis finds .
The report , published on Sep. 4 , comes from the Washington Post ’ s Fatal Force project , which maps police violence around the country .
The report finds that police have fatally shot 247 women .
Of that number , 48 were Black women .
Black women also comprised a disproportionately high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the report found .
Out of 26 unarmed women who were fatally shot by police , seven ( 28 percent ) were Black .
These rates were comparable , though still substantially lower , than the rate at which Black men are killed by police .
Black men comprise just 12 percent of all men living in the United States but are 27 percent of all men killed , and 36 percent of all unarmed deaths .
In total , police have killed 5,362 men in the U.S .
The report also takes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer killings of women .
Criminal justice experts note that women are killed at substantially lower rates because of police bias—police simply don ’ t see women as threats to safety in the same way they view men .
But when women act against stereotypes or expectations , when they are not seen as submissive or compliant , they are far more likely to be the subjects of fatal force .
Andrea Ritchie , researcher-in-residence at the Barnard Center for Research on Women notes this is especially true for Black and LGBTQ women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mental health issues are more likely to be fatally shot by police than their male counterparts—31 percent of women vs. 22 percent of men .
The analysis was inspired by the March 13 death of Breonna Taylor , whose killing at the hands of Louisville Metro Police has helped galvanize protests around the country .
Initially , her death received little attention from national media , who only began refocusing on her death after the high-profile killings of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia and George Floyd in Minneapolis .
Of the women killed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collateral damage ” —women killed as police were trying to pursue someone else .
This was the case in Taylor ’ s death .
The warrant served at her home was related to a drug case involving a former love interest .
Following Taylor ’ s death , LMPD claimed they were returning shots fired from boyfriend Kenneth Walker , who had mistaken the police for intruders .
Kimberlé Crenshaw , executive director of the African American Policy Forum , told the Post it ’ s particularly hard for these kinds of deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they deserve .
“ As long as Black women lose their lives in circumstances like these , their lost life won ’ t be dramatized in a way that mobilizes the kinds of reforms that have to happen in order to protect more life and to make police officers accountable , ” said Crenshaw .
It ’ s also important to remember women typically experience different kinds of police violence than men do .
A 2018 study found that police officers were charged with forcible rape 405 times between 2005 and 2013—averaging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for another 636 instances , reports CNN .
And those are only the cases in which police are charged .
Ritchie , talking to NPR in 2017 , observed that police sexual violence was “ the second most frequently reported form of police misconduct but not the second most talked about.
” Black women are also particularly vulnerable to these kinds of assaults , Ritchie said .
And , because of the nature and circumstances of these sexual assaults , these incidents are less likely to be documented on social media in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Said Ritchie : “ If police violence against black women and women of color is happening in the back seats of patrol cars , on the way to the precinct , in the precinct in the context of domestic violence , in the context of responses to mental health crises — all those things are happening in private spaces away from cell phones and cop-watching cameras .
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Since 2015, nearly 250 women across America have been shot and killed by police. Despite comprising just 13 percent of the population of women in the United States, Black women accounted for 20 percent of the killings, a new analysis finds.
The report, published on Sep. 4, comes from the Washington Post’s Fatal Force project, which maps police violence around the country. The report finds that police have fatally shot 247 women. Of that number, 48 were Black women.
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Black women also comprised a disproportionately high number of all unarmed women killed, the report found. Out of 26 unarmed women who were fatally shot by police, seven (28 percent) were Black.
These rates were comparable, though still substantially lower, than the rate at which Black men are killed by police. Black men comprise just 12 percent of all men living in the United States but are 27 percent of all men killed, and 36 percent of all unarmed deaths. In total, police have killed 5,362 men in the U.S.
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The report also takes a deeper look at the circumstances surrounding officer killings of women. Criminal justice experts note that women are killed at substantially lower rates because of police bias—police simply don’t see women as threats to safety in the same way they view men. But when women act against stereotypes or expectations, when they are not seen as submissive or compliant, they are far more likely to be the subjects of fatal force. Andrea Ritchie, researcher-in-residence at the Barnard Center for Research on Women notes this is especially true for Black and LGBTQ women.
This may explain why women with mental health issues are more likely to be fatally shot by police than their male counterparts—31 percent of women vs. 22 percent of men.
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The analysis was inspired by the March 13 death of Breonna Taylor, whose killing at the hands of Louisville Metro Police has helped galvanize protests around the country. Initially, her death received little attention from national media, who only began refocusing on her death after the high-profile killings of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia and George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Of the women killed by police since 2015, 20 were “collateral damage”—women killed as police were trying to pursue someone else. This was the case in Taylor’s death. The warrant served at her home was related to a drug case involving a former love interest. Following Taylor’s death, LMPD claimed they were returning shots fired from boyfriend Kenneth Walker, who had mistaken the police for intruders.
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Kimberlé Crenshaw, executive director of the African American Policy Forum, told the Post it’s particularly hard for these kinds of deaths to attract the attention from the public that they deserve.
“As long as Black women lose their lives in circumstances like these, their lost life won’t be dramatized in a way that mobilizes the kinds of reforms that have to happen in order to protect more life and to make police officers accountable,” said Crenshaw.
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It’s also important to remember women typically experience different kinds of police violence than men do. A 2018 study found that police officers were charged with forcible rape 405 times between 2005 and 2013—averaging 45 a year. Forcible fondling accounted for another 636 instances, reports CNN.
And those are only the cases in which police are charged. Ritchie, talking to NPR in 2017, observed that police sexual violence was “the second most frequently reported form of police misconduct but not the second most talked about.”
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Black women are also particularly vulnerable to these kinds of assaults, Ritchie said. And, because of the nature and circumstances of these sexual assaults, these incidents are less likely to be documented on social media in the way physical assaults and police shootings have.
Said Ritchie: “If police violence against black women and women of color is happening in the back seats of patrol cars, on the way to the precinct, in the precinct in the context of domestic violence, in the context of responses to mental health crises — all those things are happening in private spaces away from cell phones and cop-watching cameras.”


theroot--2020-09-08--How Would You Spend $900,000 a Month on Entertainment (If You Had It)?

Over the weekend , TMZ waded into messy-boots territory—who am I kidding ?
They own beachfront property there—and provided alleged details of the temporary spousal support request from Nicole Young , soon-to-be ex-wife of hip-hop super-producer and mogul , Andre “ Dr .
Dre ” Young .
Before TMZ dropped the deets , all we knew was that she was requesting $ 2 million a month in temporary spousal support .
As you can imagine , that set Al Gore ’ s internet on fire .
Some folks ( from my observation , mostly men ) were astounded , almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a spousal support request that didn ’ t affect their lives at all .
And as usual , on the other side of the equation were folks loudly proclaiming support for Mrs. Young , encouraging her to get her paper !
Since I have no dog in this fight , I tend to lean on the “ get your paper ” side of things .
According to TMZ , who , hate or love them , is accurate more times than they ’ re not , provided this for details : ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to $ 1.9M .
I ’ m guessing TMZ put the most “ noticeable ” requests/figures out . )
Now , I ’ m not here to argue that she doesn ’ t “ deserve ” or isn ’ t “ entitled ” to what she ’ s asking for .
I have no idea what she was spending or what he was spending , etc .
to maintain their life .
I can ’ t even begin to imagine what a life looks like with that much money ; if they woke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joked many moons ago—they ’ d probably drive off a cliff….together .
And hell , they ’ ve been married for over two decades .
Also , allegedly , Dr. Dre is basically a billionaire .
I don ’ t know how this will end up , but as has been the case with most celebrity ( and filthy rich ) people divorces , both sides will still be ... filthy rich .
I am not filthy rich .
This is why I ’ ve spent time thinking about that $ 900K in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who likes entertainment .
I mean , shit , I have subscriptions to Spotify , Apple Music AND Tidal so you know I ’ m out here BMF .
When Rick Ross sang that he thought he was Big Meech , I joined in that chorus even though I ’ m pretty decidedly NOT Big Meech .
I started listing my listicle of things I ’ d get if I had $ 900K a month to spend on the entertainment arts .
So in the interest of Monday , I ’ m going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ll see where we might end up .
Also , it ’ s still a pandemic so in my head I can ’ t throw any lavish parties and I ’ m not sure if lavish Zooms are a thing .
Disney+ Premium : $ 29.99 ( got to get that Mulan package ) Tidal : $ 19.99 ( got to hear the shit a little better than I can on Spotify , amirite ? )
Most expensive cable package : $ 400 ( I mean I pay $ 220 now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple rooms ) Eating out every day : $ 6,000 ( $ 200/day for 30 days ; that ’ s some of that good DoorDash shit , not that White Star ! )
Most expensive hotel room every weekend : $ 100,000 ( let ’ s say it ’ s $ 25,000 a night ; I really have no idea—I ’ m a ZOMG !
IT ’ S $ 300/NIGHT type of complainer ) Strip club shenanigans , twice a week : $ 80,000 ( I figure you throw $ 10K/night twice a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Been a while , cokes prices have shot up . )
OK , so far I ’ m up to like , approximately $ 186,000 , and that ’ s with the most ridiculous strip club and hotel shit added in .
I ’ m still short .
Lehgo .
Buy out the most expensive of restaurants for a family meal : $ 10,000 Barnes & Nobles shopping spree : $ 20,000 ( might as well outfit a whole library with books I ’ ll never read , EVERY MONTH ) Pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once a week , for 20 minutes : $ 200,000 ( I ’ m assuming it ’ s about $ 50K for a 2o minute show ) Now we ’ re cooking with gas : we ’ re almost to $ 450,000 .
Keep going .
I have kids so let ’ s buy out a whole set of new toys EVERY month : New laptops for the family : $ 12,000 ( we ’ re getting MacBook Pros with the good storage ) Oh , and most importantly , we have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t drive to , so you know what that means : Private jet rental/helicopter rental/UberBlack : $ 400,000 ( I have no idea how much this costs but I ’ m assuming it is super duper expensive so let ’ s just fill in all the blanks with this . )
So as you can see , with a little bit of creativity and some shenanigans , I got to $ 900,000 .
And really , it ’ s only shenanigans to me because this ain ’ t my life , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and famous , it probably is .
How much do you think you could spend on entertainment a month ?

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

Over the weekend, TMZ waded into messy-boots territory—who am I kidding? They own beachfront property there—and provided alleged details of the temporary spousal support request from Nicole Young, soon-to-be ex-wife of hip-hop super-producer and mogul, Andre “Dr. Dre” Young. Before TMZ dropped the deets, all we knew was that she was requesting $2 million a month in temporary spousal support. As you can imagine, that set Al Gore’s internet on fire. Some folks (from my observation, mostly men) were astounded, almost to the point of being offended, by a spousal support request that didn’t affect their lives at all. And as usual, on the other side of the equation were folks loudly proclaiming support for Mrs. Young, encouraging her to get her paper! Since I have no dog in this fight, I tend to lean on the “get your paper” side of things.
According to TMZ, who, hate or love them, is accurate more times than they’re not, provided this for details:
TMZ broke the story ... Nicole Young wants $1,936,399 to cover her expenses. Here’s the breakdown — Laundry and cleaning $10,000 a month — Clothes $135,000 a month — Education (tuition and living expenses) $60,000 a month — Entertainment $900,000 a month — Charitable contributions $125,000 a month — Mortgage. $100,000 a month — Telephone, cell phone, e-mail $20,000 a month
(Those numbers don’t add up to $1.9M. I’m guessing TMZ put the most “noticeable” requests/figures out.)
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Now, I’m not here to argue that she doesn’t “deserve” or isn’t “entitled” to what she’s asking for. I have no idea what she was spending or what he was spending, etc. to maintain their life. I can’t even begin to imagine what a life looks like with that much money; if they woke up today with my money—as Chris Rock joked many moons ago—they’d probably drive off a cliff….together. And hell, they’ve been married for over two decades. Also, allegedly, Dr. Dre is basically a billionaire. I don’t know how this will end up, but as has been the case with most celebrity (and filthy rich) people divorces, both sides will still be...filthy rich.
I am not filthy rich. This is why I’ve spent time thinking about that $900K in entertainment figure. I am a cat who likes entertainment. I mean, shit, I have subscriptions to Spotify, Apple Music AND Tidal so you know I’m out here BMF. When Rick Ross sang that he thought he was Big Meech, I joined in that chorus even though I’m pretty decidedly NOT Big Meech. I started listing my listicle of things I’d get if I had $900K a month to spend on the entertainment arts. So in the interest of Monday, I’m going to spitball a list of entertainments and we’ll see where we might end up. Also, it’s still a pandemic so in my head I can’t throw any lavish parties and I’m not sure if lavish Zooms are a thing.
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Netflix: $14.99
Hulu: $11.99 (no commercials gang gang)
Disney+ Premium: $29.99 (got to get that Mulan package)
Spotify: $14.99 (family plan)
Apple Music: $14.99 (family plan)
Tidal: $19.99 (got to hear the shit a little better than I can on Spotify, amirite?)
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Most expensive cable package: $400 (I mean I pay $220 now and I got ALL THE SHIT in multiple rooms)
Eating out every day: $6,000 ($200/day for 30 days; that’s some of that good DoorDash shit, not that White Star!)
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Most expensive hotel room every weekend: $100,000 (let’s say it’s $25,000 a night; I really have no idea—I’m a ZOMG! IT’S $300/NIGHT type of complainer)
Strip club shenanigans, twice a week: $80,000 (I figure you throw $10K/night twice a week; again I have no idea. Been a while , cokes prices have shot up.)
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OK, so far I’m up to like, approximately $186,000, and that’s with the most ridiculous strip club and hotel shit added in. I’m still short. Lehgo.
Buy out a water park: $10,000
Buy out the most expensive of restaurants for a family meal: $10,000
Weeklong stay at a fancy pants spa: $10,000
Aight, we’re over $200,000 now. Hmmm….
Barnes & Nobles shopping spree: $20,000 (might as well outfit a whole library with books I’ll never read, EVERY MONTH)
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Pay Stevie Wonder to come serenade my family once a week, for 20 minutes: $200,000 (I’m assuming it’s about $50K for a 2o minute show)
Now we’re cooking with gas: we’re almost to $450,000. Keep going.
I have kids so let’s buy out a whole set of new toys EVERY month:
New toys swag: $50,000
New laptops for the family: $12,000 (we’re getting MacBook Pros with the good storage)
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Oh, and most importantly, we have to get from place to place that we can’t drive to, so you know what that means:
Private jet rental/helicopter rental/UberBlack: $400,000 (I have no idea how much this costs but I’m assuming it is super duper expensive so let’s just fill in all the blanks with this.)
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So as you can see, with a little bit of creativity and some shenanigans, I got to $900,000. And really, it’s only shenanigans to me because this ain’t my life, but in the lifestyles of the rich and famous, it probably is.
How much do you think you could spend on entertainment a month?


theroot--2020-09-08--Bruce Williamson of The Temptations Reportedly Dies From COVID-19

Bruce Williamson , who served as a member of The Temptations from 2007 until 2015 , reportedly died as a result of COVID-19 complications on Sunday , per USA Today .
According to the publication , Williamson was just 49 years old and was diagnosed with COVID-19 in late August , just weeks after having surgery to remove his gallbladder .
Bruce Williamson Jr. confirmed the news of his father ’ s passing on Facebook , writing , “ There ’ s no words in the world that can express how I feel right now ...
I love you Daddy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank you for being loving , thank you for being who you are ... we will meet again.
” During his time as a Temptation , Williamson performed at the White House in 2008 , and also on Broadway .
Prior to his passing , he was reportedly working on new R & B and gospel music with producer Darryl Ross .
A Compton , Calif. n ative , he replaced Temptations singer G.C .
Cameron in the mid-2000s and had to do a bit of convincing in order to be a part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to an interview with Las Vegas Black Image in 2013 , “ [ Founding member ] Otis Williams was initially against me joining the group , because he thought I was too big and too young.
” However , after seeing how Williamson could work a crowd with his stage presence and knockout vocals , Williams couldn ’ t deny him a chance to be a Temptation .
In a statement obtained by USA Today , Williams sent his condolences to Williamson ’ s family and friends .
“ Once you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Temptation , ” he said .
Elsewhere in the 2013 interview , Williamson recalls the day he met Motown Records ’ founder Berry Gordy , who praised Williamson for his “ angelic ” voice .
“ I went into shock , and immediately started acting like a big fan .
I was already a fan , but the impact of having the man who changed musical history , Berry Gordy , give me such a compliment was more than I could take .
It was fabulous.
” Our condolences go out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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

Bruce Williamson, who served as a member of The Temptations from 2007 until 2015, reportedly died as a result of COVID-19 complications on Sunday, per USA Today. According to the publication, Williamson was just 49 years old and was diagnosed with COVID-19 in late August, just weeks after having surgery to remove his gallbladder.
Bruce Williamson Jr. confirmed the news of his father’s passing on Facebook, writing, “There’s no words in the world that can express how I feel right now...I love you Daddy, thank you for being awesome, thank you for being loving, thank you for being who you are...we will meet again.”
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During his time as a Temptation, Williamson performed at the White House in 2008, and also on Broadway. Prior to his passing, he was reportedly working on new R&B and gospel music with producer Darryl Ross.
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A Compton, Calif. n ative, he replaced Temptations singer G.C. Cameron in the mid-2000s and had to do a bit of convincing in order to be a part of the legendary R&B group. According to an interview with Las Vegas Black Image in 2013, “[Founding member] Otis Williams was initially against me joining the group, because he thought I was too big and too young.” However, after seeing how Williamson could work a crowd with his stage presence and knockout vocals, Williams couldn’t deny him a chance to be a Temptation.
In a statement obtained by USA Today, Williams sent his condolences to Williamson’s family and friends. “Once you are a Temptation, you are always a Temptation,” he said.
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Elsewhere in the 2013 interview, Williamson recalls the day he met Motown Records’ founder Berry Gordy, who praised Williamson for his “angelic” voice.
“I went into shock, and immediately started acting like a big fan. I was already a fan, but the impact of having the man who changed musical history, Berry Gordy, give me such a compliment was more than I could take. It was fabulous.”
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Our condolences go out to Williamson’s family and friends.


theroot--2020-09-08--Wipe Away Germs With a 4-Pack of Hand Sanitizer, Only $18

If you ’ re looking to stock up on hand sanitizer before the fall comes , you should give Germ-X @ @ @ @ @ 18 , you ’ ll get a four-pack that you ’ ll be able to @ @ @ @ @ Keep those hands clean !

Ignacia on Kinja Deals, shared by Quentyn Kennemer to The Root

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If you’re looking to stock up on hand sanitizer before the fall comes, you should give Germ-X a try. Only $18, you’ll get a four-pack that you’ll be able to use now and later. Keep those hands clean!


theroot--2020-09-08--I Would Like to Speak With the Manager, Please

You saw the title .
I would like to speak with the motherfucking manager .
Over the weekend , I found myself in the McDonald ’ s drive-thru because… Actually , don ’ t fucking worry about why I went , just know that I was there .
I was hungry and wanted something quick .
I didn ’ t want a burger though , because even though we obsessed over them as children , when you get older and experience real burgers from places like Fatburger , In-N-Out and the like , you come to understand that McDonald ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But they do make other things that are good .
Their pink goo chicken nuggets aren ’ t that bad , and the McChicken is especially delicious if you tell them to hold the lettuce , add cheese and substitute Big Mac sauce for the mayo ( seriously , try it ! )
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The best thing on the McDonald ’ s menu , however—besides the tasty McGriddle , and I won ’ t be argued with about the tastiness of the McGriddle—is the Filet-O-Fish .
Now , hear me out : No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ boy from Louisiana .
It ’ s not even a fish sandwich from your hood fish spot that gives you a piece of catfish or whiting or red snapper or perch slapped between two pieces of white bread with hot sauce on them .
It ’ s a square piece of fish on a bun with cheese and tartar sauce .
That ’ s it .
It ’ s super simple .
Which is why I got very upset when I looked at the drive-thru menu and saw that the Filet-O-Fish is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McDonald ’ s .
Four hundred ninety-nine cents for a bun , a square piece of fish of questionable origins , a piece of American ( ?
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cheese and tartar sauce .
Like , if anything , the Filet-O-Fish meal with fries and a drink should be $ 4.99 , but not the sandwich by itself .
So I would like to speak to the fucking manager because this upset me and I was thinking about it all weekend .
Instead of getting my beloved Filet-O-Fish , I ended up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal , and let me tell you , a McChicken is a very poor substitute for a Filet-O-Fish .
Especially if you let them get cold , which I did .
The buns were rubbery , the meat was tough , and gotdammit , it wasn ’ t the Filet-O-Fish I wanted .
I don ’ t know about you , but I like my fast food good and cheap .
There seems to be a trend where fast-food restaurants are charging high prices for their very basic food .
The value menu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even hitting like it used to be .
The pickings are extremely slim , and honestly , nothing on their menu is really that good—except for McGriddles and the beloved Filet-O-Fish .
In summation , I would like to declare that this is some extreme bullshit , McDonald ’ s .
I don ’ t know who I need to speak with there so you guys can get your fucking act together , but you will not see another dime of my money until the two Filet-O-Fish for $ 5 deal returns .

You saw the title. I would like to speak with the motherfucking manager.
Over the weekend, I found myself in the McDonald’s drive-thru because…
Actually, don’t fucking worry about why I went, just know that I was there. I was hungry and wanted something quick. I didn’t want a burger though, because even though we obsessed over them as children, when you get older and experience real burgers from places like Fatburger, In-N-Out and the like, you come to understand that McDonald’s burgers are not that great.
But they do make other things that are good. Their pink goo chicken nuggets aren’t that bad, and the McChicken is especially delicious if you tell them to hold the lettuce, add cheese and substitute Big Mac sauce for the mayo (seriously, try it!).
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The best thing on the McDonald’s menu, however—besides the tasty McGriddle, and I won’t be argued with about the tastiness of the McGriddle—is the Filet-O-Fish.
Now, hear me out: No, it’s not a po’ boy from Louisiana. It’s not even a fish sandwich from your hood fish spot that gives you a piece of catfish or whiting or red snapper or perch slapped between two pieces of white bread with hot sauce on them.
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It’s a square piece of fish on a bun with cheese and tartar sauce. That’s it. It’s super simple.
But it’s a super simple delicious thing.
Which is why I got very upset when I looked at the drive-thru menu and saw that the Filet-O-Fish is priced at $4.99 at my local McDonald’s.
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Four hundred ninety-nine cents for a bun, a square piece of fish of questionable origins, a piece of American (???) cheese and tartar sauce.
Like, if anything, the Filet-O-Fish meal with fries and a drink should be $4.99, but not the sandwich by itself. So I would like to speak to the fucking manager because this upset me and I was thinking about it all weekend.
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Instead of getting my beloved Filet-O-Fish, I ended up getting the two McChickens for $3 deal, and let me tell you, a McChicken is a very poor substitute for a Filet-O-Fish. Especially if you let them get cold, which I did. The buns were rubbery, the meat was tough, and gotdammit, it wasn’t the Filet-O-Fish I wanted.
I don’t know about you, but I like my fast food good and cheap. There seems to be a trend where fast-food restaurants are charging high prices for their very basic food. The value menu at McDonald’s ain’t even hitting like it used to be. The pickings are extremely slim, and honestly, nothing on their menu is really that good—except for McGriddles and the beloved Filet-O-Fish.
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In summation, I would like to declare that this is some extreme bullshit, McDonald’s. I don’t know who I need to speak with there so you guys can get your fucking act together, but you will not see another dime of my money until the two Filet-O-Fish for $5 deal returns.
Until then, fuck y’all.
Signed, a very upset and Black-ass Karen.


theroot--2020-09-08--Lupita Nyong’o Posts Tribute to Chadwick Boseman and His ‘Quiet, Powerful Presence'

Actor Chadwick Boseman lost his private , four-year battle with colon cancer on August 28 at the age of 43 .
Since then , tributes and fond memories of the star have been pouring in , and on Tuesday , Lupita Nyong ’ o posted her own statement and tribute to her friend and co-star via Instagram .
“ I write these words from a place of hopelessness , to honor a man who had great hope , ” the actress wrote in her post .
“ I am struggling to think and speak about my friend Chadwick Boseman in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t make sense.
” Her words were featured in several slides accompanying a photo of herself and Boseman embracing and laughing .
The Oscar-winner , who worked alongside Boseman in Black Panther as King T ’ Challa ’ s love interest Nakia , said that while she only knew Boseman for a short time , he left a “ profound effect ” and impact on her life .
“ When we came together to make Black Panther , I remember being struck by his quiet , powerful presence , ” she continued .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but there was a higher frequency that he seemed to operate from.
” Nyong ’ o also applauded Boseman for taking his time when it came to anything , and “ [ commanding ] his time with ease.
” She also recalled his generous spirit , and that he always led by example , not ego .
“ He was impeccable with his word , ” she added .
“ I never heard him complain—and there were definitely some things worth complaining about !
I think he understood the power of words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ word .
He used his mouth to build , to edify , never to break.
” She also humorously noted that he used his mouth to “ tell some regrettably lame dad jokes.
” Nyong ’ o concluded that he “ made damn sure that his life meant something , ” and that he always cared about making sure Black people felt the same pride he felt for his community .
“ We are all charged by his work as a result , by his presence in our lives , ” she wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , family and friends .
“ His power lives on and will reverberate for generations to come .
He used his life force to tell meaningful stories .
And now we tell his.
” Her post was punctuated by the hashtag # TakeYourTimeButDontWasteYourTime .
Boseman ’ s Black Panther co-stars Letitia Wright , Michael B. Jordan and Angela Bassett have all posted tributes on social media , and director Ryan Coogler also sent his condolences to Boseman ’ s family .
As far as the future of the Black Panther sequel is concerned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working to figure out how to continue the film without Boseman .
According to The Hollywood Reporter , there are a few options for the film , which is slated for a 2022 release as of now .
One of them would be to replace Boseman , who portrays the film ’ s titular character , and the other is to make T ’ Challa ’ s sister Shuri the new Black Panther , which aligns with events in the Black Panther comic book series .

Actor Chadwick Boseman lost his private, four-year battle with colon cancer on August 28 at the age of 43. Since then, tributes and fond memories of the star have been pouring in, and on Tuesday, Lupita Nyong’o posted her own statement and tribute to her friend and co-star via Instagram.
“I write these words from a place of hopelessness, to honor a man who had great hope,” the actress wrote in her post. “I am struggling to think and speak about my friend Chadwick Boseman in the past tense. It doesn’t make sense.” Her words were featured in several slides accompanying a photo of herself and Boseman embracing and laughing.
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The Oscar-winner, who worked alongside Boseman in Black Panther as King T’Challa’s love interest Nakia, said that while she only knew Boseman for a short time, he left a “profound effect” and impact on her life.
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“When we came together to make Black Panther, I remember being struck by his quiet, powerful presence,” she continued. “He had no airs about him, but there was a higher frequency that he seemed to operate from.” Nyong’o also applauded Boseman for taking his time when it came to anything, and “[commanding] his time with ease.” She also recalled his generous spirit, and that he always led by example, not ego.
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“He was impeccable with his word,” she added. “I never heard him complain—and there were definitely some things worth complaining about! I think he understood the power of words and chose to manifest power through his word. He used his mouth to build, to edify, never to break.” She also humorously noted that he used his mouth to “tell some regrettably lame dad jokes.”
Nyong’o concluded that he “made damn sure that his life meant something,” and that he always cared about making sure Black people felt the same pride he felt for his community.
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“We are all charged by his work as a result, by his presence in our lives,” she wrote before sending her condolences to his wife, family and friends. “His power lives on and will reverberate for generations to come. He used his life force to tell meaningful stories. And now we tell his.” Her post was punctuated by the hashtag #TakeYourTimeButDontWasteYourTime.
Boseman’s Black Panther co-stars Letitia Wright, Michael B. Jordan and Angela Bassett have all posted tributes on social media, and director Ryan Coogler also sent his condolences to Boseman’s family.
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As far as the future of the Black Panther sequel is concerned, Disney and Marvel Studios are still working to figure out how to continue the film without Boseman. According to The Hollywood Reporter, there are a few options for the film, which is slated for a 2022 release as of now. One of them would be to replace Boseman, who portrays the film’s titular character, and the other is to make T’Challa’s sister Shuri the new Black Panther, which aligns with events in the Black Panther comic book series.


theroot--2020-09-08--Louisville Appoints First Black Woman Interim Police Chief, Who Addresses Breonna Taylor, Racism and

Louisville Appoints First Black Woman Interim Police Chief, Who Addresses Breonna Taylor, Racism and Healing

For the first time in Kentucky ’ s history , a Black woman will lead the Louisville Metro Police Department , and she appears to be well aware that the death of Breonna Taylor and the subsequent protests and civil unrest that have gone on for months means she has her work cut out for her .
The Courier-Journal reports that Yvette Gentry , a former Louisville Metro Police deputy chief , will take over as interim chief of the LMPD on Oct. 1 .
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer announced Gentry as the new interim chief following the announcement that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would retire at the end of September — after four months in the position .
During a news conference Monday , Schroeder said he is leaving his position “ knowing this department is in good hands.
” “ I ’ ve known Yvette Gentry my entire policing career , ” he said .
“ She is a capable and proven leader .
She is the right person at the right time to move this police department forward until a new police chief is selected.
” Gentry retired from the force in 2014 but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman and the third Black person to serve as chief of the department .
During the news conference , she addressed the city ’ s unrest in the wake of Taylor ’ s death and the wave of demonstrations that have taken place since .
“ I ’ m not here just to help you unboard your beautiful buildings downtown , ” Gentry said .
“ I ’ m here to work with you to unboard the community that I served with all my heart in west Louisville , that was boarded for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ the ] past four months have been tough , ” she continued .
“ It ’ s been tough on police officers trying to hold the line , It ’ s been tough for the men and women out there protesting over 100 days .
Seeing things just feel so hopeless.
” Gentry added : “ I will just say : That is just a glimpse of how a lot of people have been feeling for a long time , and we can ’ t go back .
I think our city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only truth can bring us out of .
Only truth can break us out ; only truth can take away darkness .
We can ’ t just hide behind signs that say ‘ Black Lives Matter , ’ ‘ Blue Lives Matter ’ all that stuff .
We got ta ask ourselves : If Breonna Taylor ’ s name came across an application in this city , would she get an interview ?
Does your board of decision-makers and influencers , anyone who influences , does anybody look like her.
” She also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her “ well-resourced Black son ” who worked two jobs to “ move into the good neighborhood ” and how “ three days later the neighbors were calling in drug dealing complaints.
” “ I spent 20-something years willing to die for a city that wouldn ’ t even make my son feel welcome , ” she said .
Gentry told the Courier-Journal that she never wanted to be police chief and that she didn ’ t apply for the job , but for the city to heal and move forward , someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you live in Louisville , and you raise your kids here like I do , and your family ’ s here , I want that chief to be successful , ” she said .
“ So , even though I wasn ’ t interested in the full-time job , I realized that somebody has to stand in the gap.
” “ Being a Black woman , and a veteran and a former police officer , when you ’ ve worn all the hats of people who are out here , wanting to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a place where you ’ ve tried to be heard and didn ’ t necessarily feel like you were , I just feel like I have that type of experience that I can bring in there , ” Gentry continued .
“ People are just so far apart .
And maybe , I can be in the middle and I can bridge it .
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For the first time in Kentucky’s history, a Black woman will lead the Louisville Metro Police Department, and she appears to be well aware that the death of Breonna Taylor and the subsequent protests and civil unrest that have gone on for months means she has her work cut out for her.
The Courier-Journal reports that Yvette Gentry, a former Louisville Metro Police deputy chief, will take over as interim chief of the LMPD on Oct. 1. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer announced Gentry as the new interim chief following the announcement that current interim chief, Robert Schroeder, would retire at the end of September — after four months in the position. During a news conference Monday, Schroeder said he is leaving his position “knowing this department is in good hands.”
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“I’ve known Yvette Gentry my entire policing career,” he said. “She is a capable and proven leader. She is the right person at the right time to move this police department forward until a new police chief is selected.”
Gentry retired from the force in 2014 but was called on to be the first woman and the third Black person to serve as chief of the department. During the news conference, she addressed the city’s unrest in the wake of Taylor’s death and the wave of demonstrations that have taken place since.
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“I’m not here just to help you unboard your beautiful buildings downtown,” Gentry said. “I’m here to work with you to unboard the community that I served with all my heart in west Louisville, that was boarded for 20 or 30 years.”
“Everyone…[the] past four months have been tough,” she continued. “It’s been tough on police officers trying to hold the line, It’s been tough for the men and women out there protesting over 100 days. Seeing things just feel so hopeless.”
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Gentry added: “I will just say: That is just a glimpse of how a lot of people have been feeling for a long time, and we can’t go back. I think our city is at a point of reckoning that only truth can bring us out of. Only truth can break us out; only truth can take away darkness. We can’t just hide behind signs that say ‘Black Lives Matter,’ ‘Blue Lives Matter’ all that stuff. We gotta ask ourselves: If Breonna Taylor’s name came across an application in this city, would she get an interview? Does your board of decision-makers and influencers, anyone who influences, does anybody look like her.”
She also spoke on racism in Louisville and about her “well-resourced Black son” who worked two jobs to “move into the good neighborhood” and how “three days later the neighbors were calling in drug dealing complaints.”
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“I spent 20-something years willing to die for a city that wouldn’t even make my son feel welcome,” she said.
Gentry told the Courier-Journal that she never wanted to be police chief and that she didn’t apply for the job, but for the city to heal and move forward, someone has to step up.
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“When you live in Louisville, and you raise your kids here like I do, and your family’s here, I want that chief to be successful,” she said. “So, even though I wasn’t interested in the full-time job, I realized that somebody has to stand in the gap.”
“Being a Black woman, and a veteran and a former police officer, when you’ve worn all the hats of people who are out here, wanting to be heard, and you’ve worked in a place where you’ve tried to be heard and didn’t necessarily feel like you were, I just feel like I have that type of experience that I can bring in there,” Gentry continued. “People are just so far apart. And maybe, I can be in the middle and I can bridge it.”