theroot--2020-05-11--An Exclusive Interview With ‘Tyrone’ of Erykah Badu Infamy

Following the highly successful Verzuz event featuring Erykah Badu and Jill Scott , a particularly interesting recurring convo arose about Erykah ’ s impromptu hit song , “ Tyrone.
” Namely , the fact that the song ’ s popularity also resulted in a particular negative association with the titular character .
Now , the long-maligned Tyrone is finally setting the record straight , in his own words .
Though Zoom meetings are currently all the rage during the lockdown , Tyrone insisted that Entertainment Writer Tonja Renée Stidhum visit his dimly lit office ( for the sake of hiding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since he didn ’ t trust Zoom , Google Hangout or Skype calls to conduct meetings .
While she did initially hesitate , she eventually obliged since she ’ s serious about this investigative reporting shit .
But , don ’ t worry , they were social distancing .
Hey , Tyrone .
Thanks for speaking with me .
Now keep in mind , I ’ m fuckboy-adjacent , and I ’ m sensitive about my shit .
But , let me start by saying that I ’ m going to actually follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not going to rat out my homeboy in order to save my reputation , which is already irreversibly damaged at this point , anyway .
So , don ’ t ask me his name .
I won ’ t say it .
Fair enough .
How has life been for you ever since Erykah took that stage and essentially made a mark on pop culture ?
Man , it ’ s been a living hell .
My main problem used to be the fear of being associated as some white dude ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want because The Man saw “ Tyrone ” on a resume , but ever since that fateful night in 1997 , I can ’ t even go on a date without someone being suspicious of my motives .
My name is forever tarnished .
But , I know people disregard lyrics all the time .
Right ?
Folks think that song is romantic , but it ’ s really about fried chicken .
Uh , I don ’ t think that ’ s the discrepancy…anyway , moving on ... on Saturday night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perform her hit song , “ Tyrone , ” but she was mysteriously disconnected from the Instagram Live seconds before she started .
believe you may have had something to do with it .
Would you like to go on record and comment on this matter ?
I don ’ t even fuck with Instagram like that .
My only vices are Newport 100s and velour tracksuits .
Teddy [ Riley ] looked sharp as hell a few weeks ago .
Wait , how did you know about Teddy ...
I thought you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drink ?
I got some sparkling Kool-Aid in the fridge .
Huh ?
No , thank you .
Now , while it is true that “ Tyrone ” is not Erykah ’ s fuckboy and is essentially someone who got struck by a stray bullet , it could be argued that the aforementioned Tyrone isn ’ t as innocent as he appears .
Erykah did mention that she had to reach “ down in [ her ] her purse to pay [ his ] way and [ his ] homeboy ’ s way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s way.
” Between James , Jim , Paul and you , is it valid to believe that you could be one of the homeboys that Erykah had to occasionally sponsor ?
Look , I am not the nigga hanging on the passenger side of his best friend ’ s ride .
Clearly , I have a car because I was the first one she thought of to retrieve her dude ’ s Playstation and shit .
Valid .
Speaking of which , The Root ’ s Senior Writer Michael Harriot that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is because you two were secretly having an affair .
Can you please comment on that ?
What ?
!
That ’ s ridiculous .
That is completely unfounded .
I may have made a fresh comment after I saw the “ Window Seat ” music video , but literally everyone else did too .
I ’ m tired of this slander !
!
!
OK , OK , let ’ s lighten the mood a bit .
I happen to believe that Jill Scott was talking about savory grits when she sang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her song , “ .
” So , do you prefer savory or sugar grits ?
Ha !
There is no safe space .
Safe spaces are an illusion created by friends who invite you out to brunch only to ambush you with their latest pyramid scheme .
Fair enough .
I guess that didn ’ t lighten any moods , after all .
Uh…you like Brazilian music ?
Cool .
And now the ultimate question : though the Erykah vs. Jill Verzuz was ultimately a bonding rather than a battle , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event ’ s name…who do you think won on Saturday night ?
I can ’ t call it .
Like I mentioned prior to this interview , I ’ m so traumatized by the turn of events , I can ’ t call anything .
I don ’ t participate in any kind of calling , whether that be by phone , listening to Usher ’ s “ You Don ’ t Have To Call ” or—and this is the hardest of them all—booty calls .
*shudder* Yikes .
Thanks so much for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call my Uber…mind if I stay inside before it arrives ?
Sure , but you can ’ t use my phone , either .
The Root is continuing its investigation and we will provide updates as they develop .
Please be advised that we have also received unconfirmed rumors and tips that Senior Editor Stephen Crockett , Jr. is actually Tyrone due to his pervasive defense of the titular character who he believes shouldn ’ t have to be in witness protection just for “ being a supportive friend ” —including , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of famous “ Tyrones ” such as A.C. Cowlings ( OJ Simpson ) , Ellen Degeneres ( George Bush ) and Tommy ( Martin Lawrence ) .

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

Following the highly successful Verzuz event featuring Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, a particularly interesting recurring convo arose about Erykah’s impromptu hit song, “Tyrone.” Namely, the fact that the song’s popularity also resulted in a particular negative association with the titular character. Now, the long-maligned Tyrone is finally setting the record straight, in his own words.
Though Zoom meetings are currently all the rage during the lockdown, Tyrone insisted that Entertainment Writer Tonja Renée Stidhum visit his dimly lit office (for the sake of hiding his identity) to conduct the interview since he didn’t trust Zoom, Google Hangout or Skype calls to conduct meetings. While she did initially hesitate, she eventually obliged since she’s serious about this investigative reporting shit. But, don’t worry, they were social distancing.
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Hey, Tyrone. Thanks for speaking with me.
Now keep in mind, I’m fuckboy-adjacent, and I’m sensitive about my shit. But, let me start by saying that I’m going to actually follow Bro Code here. I’m not going to rat out my homeboy in order to save my reputation, which is already irreversibly damaged at this point, anyway. So, don’t ask me his name. I won’t say it.
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Fair enough. How has life been for you ever since Erykah took that stage and essentially made a mark on pop culture?
Man, it’s been a living hell. My main problem used to be the fear of being associated as some white dude’s black friend or not getting a job I want because The Man saw “Tyrone” on a resume, but ever since that fateful night in 1997, I can’t even go on a date without someone being suspicious of my motives. My name is forever tarnished. But, I know people disregard lyrics all the time.
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Right? Folks think that song is romantic, but it’s really about fried chicken.
Uh, I don’t think that’s the discrepancy…anyway, moving on...on Saturday night, Erykah attempted to either play or perform her hit song, “Tyrone,” but she was mysteriously disconnected from the Instagram Live seconds before she started. Unnamed sources believe you may have had something to do with it. Would you like to go on record and comment on this matter?
I don’t even fuck with Instagram like that. My only vices are Newport 100s and velour tracksuits. Teddy [Riley] looked sharp as hell a few weeks ago.
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Wait, how did you know about Teddy...I thought you just said…?
You want something to drink? I got some sparkling Kool-Aid in the fridge.
Huh? No, thank you. Now, while it is true that “Tyrone” is not Erykah’s fuckboy and is essentially someone who got struck by a stray bullet, it could be argued that the aforementioned Tyrone isn’t as innocent as he appears. Erykah did mention that she had to reach “down in [her] her purse to pay [his] way and [his] homeboy’s way and sometimes [his] cousin’s way.” Between James, Jim, Paul and you, is it valid to believe that you could be one of the homeboys that Erykah had to occasionally sponsor?
Look, I am not the nigga hanging on the passenger side of his best friend’s ride. Clearly, I have a car because I was the first one she thought of to retrieve her dude’s Playstation and shit.
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Valid. Speaking of which, The Root’s Senior Writer Michael Harriot speculated that the reason why Erykah brought up your name is because you two were secretly having an affair. Can you please comment on that?
What?! That’s ridiculous. That is completely unfounded. I may have made a fresh comment after I saw the “Window Seat” music video, but literally everyone else did too. I’m tired of this slander!!!
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OK, OK, let’s lighten the mood a bit. I happen to believe that Jill Scott was talking about savory grits when she sang the word, “griiiiiiiits” in her song, “ The Way .” So, do you prefer savory or sugar grits?
Um…
This is a safe space.
Ha! There is no safe space. Safe spaces are an illusion created by friends who invite you out to brunch only to ambush you with their latest pyramid scheme.
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Fair enough. I guess that didn’t lighten any moods, after all. Uh…you like Brazilian music?
Sure.
Cool. And now the ultimate question: though the Erykah vs. Jill Verzuz was ultimately a bonding rather than a battle, in keeping up with the nature of the event’s name…who do you think won on Saturday night?
I can’t call it. Like I mentioned prior to this interview, I’m so traumatized by the turn of events, I can’t call anything. I don’t participate in any kind of calling, whether that be by phone, listening to Usher’s “You Don’t Have To Call” or—and this is the hardest of them all—booty calls. *shudder*
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Yikes. Thanks so much for speaking with me! I have to call my Uber…mind if I stay inside before it arrives?
Sure, but you can’t use my phone, either.
The Root is continuing its investigation and we will provide updates as they develop. Please be advised that we have also received unconfirmed rumors and tips that Senior Editor Stephen Crockett, Jr. is actually Tyrone due to his pervasive defense of the titular character who he believes shouldn’t have to be in witness protection just for “being a supportive friend”—including, but not limited to, offering other examples of famous “Tyrones” such as A.C. Cowlings (OJ Simpson), Ellen Degeneres (George Bush) and Tommy (Martin Lawrence).


theroot--2020-05-11--A Good 'Cry': Current and Former Women of Alvin Ailey Reunite for an Iconic Virtual Performance

I cried today .
I ’ d like to say this is an uncommon occurrence , but as of late , not so much .
Sometimes , it ’ s the isolation and uncertainty of quarantine that backs up on me .
Other times , it ’ s what feels like an unceasing stream of bad news—like today , when I learned of the non-COVID-related death of a friend—that emotionally overwhelmed me .
Sometimes , there ’ s no reason at all .
Sometimes , you just need to cry .
Ironically , today , “ Cry ” is exactly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alvin Ailey ’ s landmark works , initially made famous by former principal dancer-turned Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison , was revisited by an array of the acclaimed company ’ s former and current dancers across the globe .
In homes , in studios , on rooftops , terraces , backyards , in a park and even in a church , these Ailey women , all dressed in the performance ’ s iconic white , performed the legendary choreography set to Alice Coltrane ’ s “ Something about John Coltrane , ” Laura @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Train , ” and The Voices of East Harlem ’ s “ Right on .
Be Free.
” “ Mr .
Ailey dedicated this piece to ‘ all black women everywhere—especially our mothers , ’ ” reads the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater website .
“ In this 3-section solo , the dancer , clad in a white leotard and long ruffled skirt , brings the audience on a journey of bitter sorrow , brutal hardship and ecstatic joy.
” I admittedly cycled through all three emotions viewing the three movements of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more evocative by the generations of women performing it .
Of course , the genesis of “ Cry ” began with Jamison , Ailey ’ s friend and muse .
Discussing the work she helped make famous , she wrote in her 1993 autobiography Dancing Spirit : “ Exactly where the woman is going through the ballet ’ s three sections was never explained to me by Alvin .
In my interpretation , she represented those women before her who came from the hardships of slavery , through the pain of losing loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tribulations .
Coming out of a world of pain and trouble , she has found her way—and triumphed.
” For the first time , Ailey All Access is presenting the 1972 performance by Judith Jamison of Alvin Ailey ’ s “ Cry , ” appropriately timed to celebrate mothers during the week of Mother ’ s Day .
Originally filmed for The New York Public Library ’ s archives , the historic performance has not been shown online before now and will only be available for viewing through May 14 until 6:30 p.m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind , “ Cry , ” Jamison spoke about the creation of the ballet , saying : “ ... .it was a birthday present for Alvin ’ s mother .
You see , she was coming from Texas to see her son ’ s company and Alvin knew she ’ d be celebrating a birthday in New York .
In those days , none of us could shop at Tiffany or Bloomingdales , so Alvin decided the nicest present he could give his mother was a ballet .
We went into the studio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... and in a few days ... Alvin made an enduring work of art ... Cheering audiences still have Alvin ’ s birthday present to his mother .
”

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

I cried today. I’d like to say this is an uncommon occurrence, but as of late, not so much. Sometimes, it’s the isolation and uncertainty of quarantine that backs up on me. Other times, it’s what feels like an unceasing stream of bad news—like today, when I learned of the non-COVID-related death of a friend—that emotionally overwhelms me.
Sometimes, there’s no reason at all. Sometimes, you just need to cry.
Ironically, today, “Cry” is exactly where I found solace. One of Alvin Ailey’s landmark works, initially made famous by former principal dancer-turned Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison, was revisited by an array of the acclaimed company’s former and current dancers across the globe. In homes, in studios, on rooftops, terraces, backyards, in a park and even in a church, these Ailey women, all dressed in the performance’s iconic white, performed the legendary choreography set to Alice Coltrane’s “Something about John Coltrane,” Laura Nyro’s “Been on a Train,” and The Voices of East Harlem’s “Right on. Be Free.”
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“Mr. Ailey dedicated this piece to ‘all black women everywhere—especially our mothers,’” reads the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater website. “In this 3-section solo, the dancer, clad in a white leotard and long ruffled skirt, brings the audience on a journey of bitter sorrow, brutal hardship and ecstatic joy.”
I admittedly cycled through all three emotions viewing the three movements of this epic piece, somehow made that much more evocative by the generations of women performing it.
Of course, the genesis of “Cry” began with Jamison, Ailey’s friend and muse. Discussing the work she helped make famous, she wrote in her 1993 autobiography Dancing Spirit: “Exactly where the woman is going through the ballet’s three sections was never explained to me by Alvin. In my interpretation, she represented those women before her who came from the hardships of slavery, through the pain of losing loved ones, through overcoming extraordinary depressions and tribulations. Coming out of a world of pain and trouble, she has found her way—and triumphed.”
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For the first time, Ailey All Access is presenting the 1972 performance by Judith Jamison of Alvin Ailey’s “Cry,” appropriately timed to celebrate mothers during the week of Mother’s Day. Originally filmed for The New York Public Library’s archives, the historic performance has not been shown online before now and will only be available for viewing through May 14 until 6:30 p.m. ET.
Further explaining the story behind, “Cry,” Jamison spoke about the creation of the ballet, saying: “....it was a birthday present for Alvin’s mother. You see, she was coming from Texas to see her son’s company and Alvin knew she’d be celebrating a birthday in New York. In those days, none of us could shop at Tiffany or Bloomingdales, so Alvin decided the nicest present he could give his mother was a ballet. We went into the studio...and began moving to the music...and in a few days...Alvin made an enduring work of art...Cheering audiences still have Alvin’s birthday present to his mother.”


theroot--2020-05-11--Former Agent Accuses Zion Williamson of Receiving Improper Benefits From Damn Near Everybody But Fas

Former Agent Accuses Zion Williamson of Receiving Improper Benefits From Damn Near Everybody But Fashion Nova and Fenty

In today ’ s edition of “ Well , that escalated quickly , ” we have Zion Williamson , who went from sitting around his house twiddling his thumbs as he waits for the NBA season to resume to being accused of receiving improper benefits as a collegiate athlete .
How in the hell did we get here ?
ESPN has the scoop : Attorneys representing Zion Williamson ’ s former marketing representative and her company have asked the New Orleans Pelicans star to admit that his mother and stepfather demanded and received gifts , money and other benefits from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nike and also from people associated with Duke to influence him to sign with the Blue Devils and to wear Nike or Adidas products .
“ Zion Williamson ’ s former marketing representative ” would be agent Gina Ford , who clearly had time on Sunday to clapback after Williamson filed a lawsuit against Ford ’ s Prime Sports Marketing in June in an attempt to terminate his contract with her company .
So with Williamson ’ s attorneys claiming that his agreement with Ford was in violation of North Carolina ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Sports isn ’ t certified by the NBA Players Association and b ) Ford isn ’ t a registered athlete agent in North Carolina or Florida , instead of allowing her multi-million dollar cash cow to move on to greener pastures , Ford pulled the pin out the grenade and threw it out the car window while blasting 2Pac ’ s “ Hit ‘ Em Up.
” Ford and Prime Sports Marketing are also seeking $ 100 million in punitive damages in a countersuit levied against Williamson , Creative Artists Agency ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But things get interesting once you see what exactly it is that Ford wants Williamson to cop to : • Sharonda Sampson , Williamson ’ s mother , and Lee Anderson , his stepfather , “ demanded and received gifts and economic benefits from persons acting on behalf of Duke University ( directly and/or indirectly ) to influence [ Williamson ] to attend Duke University to play basketball.
” • Sampson and Anderson “ demanded and received gifts , money and/or other benefits from persons on behalf of Nike ( directly and/or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to attend Duke University to play basketball.
” • Sampson and Anderson “ demanded and received gifts , money and/or other benefits from persons acting on behalf of Adidas ( directly and/or indirectly ) to influence [ Williamson ] to wear Adidas shoes ” and to “ influence [ Williamson ] to attend a college that endorsed Adidas shoes.
” • Before becoming a student at Duke , Williamson “ or person ( s ) acting on [ his ] behalf ( including but not limited to Sharonda Sampson and Lee Anderson ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not expressly permitted by the NCAA legislation ” between Jan. 1 , 2014 , and April 14 , 2019 .
Considering there have also been additional allegations that Nike paid Williamson ’ s mother for consultation services while he was a 5-star high school recruit and that there are “ text messages , e-mails and other documents ” in which Nike allegedly offered Williamson $ 35,000 , it sounds like shit is about to get super ugly .
This could all be avoided if the NCAA would just end the charade and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like they aren ’ t already , but I ’ ll keep my popcorn ready to see how this all plays out .
I mean , shit .
It ain ’ t like there are any NBA games to watch instead .

In today’s edition of “Well, that escalated quickly,” we have Zion Williamson, who went from sitting around his house twiddling his thumbs as he waits for the NBA season to resume to being accused of receiving improper benefits as a collegiate athlete.
How in the hell did we get here? ESPN has the scoop:
Attorneys representing Zion Williamson’s former marketing representative and her company have asked the New Orleans Pelicans star to admit that his mother and stepfather demanded and received gifts, money and other benefits from persons acting on behalf of Adidas and Nike and also from people associated with Duke to influence him to sign with the Blue Devils and to wear Nike or Adidas products.
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“Zion Williamson’s former marketing representative” would be agent Gina Ford, who clearly had time on Sunday to clapback after Williamson filed a lawsuit against Ford’s Prime Sports Marketing in June in an attempt to terminate his contract with her company. So with Williamson’s attorneys claiming that his agreement with Ford was in violation of North Carolina’s Uniform Athlete Agents Act because a) Prime Sports isn’t certified by the NBA Players Association and b) Ford isn’t a registered athlete agent in North Carolina or Florida, instead of allowing her multi-million dollar cash cow to move on to greener pastures, Ford pulled the pin out the grenade and threw it out the car window while blasting 2Pac’s “Hit ‘Em Up.”
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Ford and Prime Sports Marketing are also seeking $100 million in punitive damages in a countersuit levied against Williamson, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and two of its employees. But things get interesting once you see what exactly it is that Ford wants Williamson to cop to:
Sharonda Sampson, Williamson’s mother, and Lee Anderson, his stepfather, “demanded and received gifts and economic benefits from persons acting on behalf of Duke University (directly and/or indirectly) to influence [Williamson] to attend Duke University to play basketball.”
Sampson and Anderson “demanded and received gifts, money and/or other benefits from persons on behalf of Nike (directly and/or indirectly) to influence [Williamson] to attend Duke University to play basketball.”
Sampson and Anderson “demanded and received gifts, money and/or other benefits from persons acting on behalf of Adidas (directly and/or indirectly) to influence [Williamson] to wear Adidas shoes” and to “influence [Williamson] to attend a college that endorsed Adidas shoes.”
Before becoming a student at Duke, Williamson “or person(s) acting on [his] behalf (including but not limited to Sharonda Sampson and Lee Anderson) accepted benefits from an NCAA-certified agent that are not expressly permitted by the NCAA legislation” between Jan. 1, 2014, and April 14, 2019.
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Considering there have also been additional allegations that Nike paid Williamson’s mother for consultation services while he was a 5-star high school recruit and that there are “text messages, e-mails and other documents” in which Nike allegedly offered Williamson $35,000, it sounds like shit is about to get super ugly.
This could all be avoided if the NCAA would just end the charade and pay these players outright instead of pretending like they aren’t already, but I’ll keep my popcorn ready to see how this all plays out. I mean, shit. It ain’t like there are any NBA games to watch instead.


theroot--2020-05-11--Update Your Closet Without Leaving Your House With These Nordstrom Sales

The best Nordstrom sales for May 2020 are here .
The new Halogen x Atlantic-Pacific spring capsule is live with plenty of bold women ’ s apparel , and right now Nordstrom is taking 30 % off of the list price for all of the new items .
We ’ ve picked a few of our favorites from Blair Eadie ’ s line below , but you can find plenty more at the Nordstrom website .
And if you ’ re looking for other bargains , we ’ ve selected many of our other favorite Nordstrom sale items below , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and more .
There ’ s free shipping and returns on everything , too .
This bright and colorful short trench jacket is perfect for spring .
Made from stretch cotton twill , it has an array of variously-sized stripes with an eye-catching color palette , and this Halogen x Atlantic-Pacific new arrival is currently 30 % off the list price .
• None Buy it now for $ 104 The bold trend continues with this flowery shirtdress , which looks like it was lifted straight from Blair Eadie ’ s Instagram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chest pockets , this vibrant look will turn heads .
It ’ s down $ 30 from the normal price .
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This soft cotton blend sweater has “ velvety hearts , ” and Nordstrom has knocked 30 % off of the list price for this new release .
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You can score this for your next jam session for 40 % off the list price .
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It ’ s down to just $ 44 from the usual $ 85 price point , and you can pair it with the Dax suit jacket which is similarly marked down 45 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buy it now for $ 44 Fill out your closet on the cheap with Nordstrom ’ s non-iron dress shirts , which are currently marked down 70 % from the list price .
They ’ re made of wrinkle-resistant cotton with a straight collar and single-button cuffs , and given the $ 15 price point and multiple color options , you might want to stock up while they ’ re deeply discounted .
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This one is 60 % off of the list price of $ 648 , delivering significant savings .
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” Buy it now for $ 259 Here ’ s another option that ’ s ideal for the months ahead : a cotton knit shoulderless top that lets you grab some rays while feeling oh-so-comfortable .
It ’ s available in regular and plus-sized in black , white , blue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to 60 % off depending on chosen options .
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It ’ s currently 40 % off the list price in slate .
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The tag logo , “ THE10TH , ” pays tribute to the World War II Army unit of Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman .
These are down heavily from the $ 150 list price .
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Recover ’ s case is available in sizes for all three iPhone 11 models , and is currently 60 % off the list price .
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Case in point : Herschel Supply Co. ’ s Nova Sprout backpack is made to cart around your essential baby supplies , but does so with a bit of panache , as seen with this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s 40 % off right now .
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Molly Horan and Andrew Hayward on Roundups, shared by Ignacia to The Root

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


theroot--2020-05-11--What's the Best Pair of Bluetooth ANC Headphones Under $300?

Here ’ s the rub : I live in a house of seven .
One of them is four-years-old , and he wreaks absolute havoc on my ears from sun up to well past sundown .
Add in the fact that four of us are all working from home with apparent decibel quotas to reach , and it ’ s apparent I need a good pair of Bluetooth cans with active noise-cancel ling .
My first considerations were Sony ’ s highly-revered WH1000XM3 and the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700—especially since I once owned a pair of QC35 and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s comfort profile—but I ’ m not really interested in spending more than $ 300 .
I ’ m not even sure I want to go over $ 200 .
I currently have the HyperX Cloud Mix—a gaming headset that marries Bluetooth and analog in the same package—and they crapped out in just under four months .
They still work perfectly fine in wired mode , but with Bluetooth on , the left ear cup seems to hop on a jet plane and it doesn ’ t know when it ’ ll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completely dead , and it ’ s easily the most bizarre thing I ’ ve ever had happen with a pair of headphones .
Considering HyperX was completely stumped on the issue , I ’ m sure my problem is more anomalous than proof of any quality control issues , but it still left a bad aftertaste .
That said , I ’ d still consider buying a pair that ’ s $ 200 or more , but only if they can tick these boxes : • Uses USB-C for faster charging , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Can last at least 15-20 hours on a single charge .
I ’ m a pretty simple guy , so I don ’ t need the world .
But I do need your suggestions on a good starting point because this field is massive and dizzying to explore !
I ’ m open to products that don ’ t neatly fit my list of particulars above , but they must offer Bluetooth connectivity and active noise cancellation , and they can ’ t be a penny more than $ 300 .
P.S @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the comments , where I ’ ll shamelessly solicit suggestions on good PC adapters !
1 ) Your nomination should contain the name of a specific pair of headphones , why you think it ’ s the best , a link where it can be purchased , and an image .
3 ) Please do not duplicate nominations .

Quentyn Kennemer on Co-op, shared by Ignacia to The Root

Here’s the rub: I live in a house of seven. One of them is 4 years old, and he wreaks absolute havoc on my ears from sun up to well past sundown. Add in the fact that four of us are all working from home with apparent decibel quotas to reach, and it’s apparent I need a good pair of Bluetooth cans with active noise-cancelling.
My first considerations were Sony’s revered WH- 1000XM3 and the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700—especially since I once owned a pair of QC35 and I’m in love with Bose’s comfort profile—but I’m not really interested in spending more than $300.
I’m not even sure I want to go over $200. I currently have the HyperX Cloud Mix—a gaming headset that marries Bluetooth and analog in the same package—and they crapped out in just under four months. They still work perfectly fine in wired mode, but with Bluetooth on, the left ear cup seems to hop on a jet plane and it doesn’t know when it’ll be back again.
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It’s just completely dead, and it’s easily the most bizarre thing I’ve ever had happen with a pair of headphones. Considering HyperX was completely stumped on the issue, I’m sure my problem is more anomalous than proof of any quality control issues, but it still left a bad aftertaste.
That said, I’d still consider buying a pair that’s $200 or more, but only if they can tick these boxes:
Over-ear, please!
Bluetooth 5.0 + AptX support.
Decent active noise cancellation performance. I don’t need a supersonic vacuum.
Uses USB-C for faster charging, and can be used while charging.
Can last at least 15-20 hours on a single charge.
Above-average sound quality.
Proven durability and reliability.
I’m a pretty simple guy, so I don’t need the world. But I DO need your suggestions on a good starting point because this field is massive and dizzying to explore! I’m open to products that don’t neatly fit my list of particulars above, but they MUST offer Bluetooth connectivity and active noise cancellation, and they can’t be a penny more than $300.
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P.S. Look out for me in the comments, where I’ll shamelessly solicit suggestions on good PC adapters!


theroot--2020-05-11--‘It Feels Empowering’: Princeton University Names Its First Black Valedictorian

Well , it only took 274 years for it to happen , but Princeton University recently named its first African American valedictorian .
In late April , it was announced that o perations research and financial engineering major Nicholas Johnson will be Princeton ’ s Class of 2020 valedictorian .
“ My favorite memories of my time at Princeton are memories of time spent with close friends and classmates engaging in stimulating discussions—often late at night—about our beliefs , the cultures and environments in which we were raised , the state of the world , and how we plan on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unique way , ” Johnson wrote in a statement .
A little history of Johnson ’ s work at Princeton provides some insight into how the 20-year-old earned this honor .
In addition to Johnson serving as a writing fellow at Princeton ’ s Writing Center , he is also editor of Tortoise : A Journal of Writing Pedagogy .
He is a member of Whitman College , where he has served as a residential college adviser .
He is also a member of the Princeton chapter of Engineers Without Borders and served @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his junior year , Johnson conducted an independent research project , “ Generating Privacy Preserving Synthetic Datasets , ” supervised by Prateek Mittal , associate professor of electrical engineering , in which he developed a machine learning system to more robustly anonymize datasets than existing alternatives .
He presented this work at the spring 2019 Electrical Engineering Symposium and the 2019 Center for Statistics and Machine Learning Symposium .
In addition to all of that , Johnson is “ a recipient of the Class of 1883 English Prize for Freshmen in the School @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Shapiro Prize for Academic Excellence , and co-recipient with Sommers of the Class of 1939 Princeton Scholar Award , ” according to Princeton ’ s website .
Johnson said he ’ s proud to be Princeton ’ s first black valedictorian while acknowledging that the honor comes after a history of institutional racism .
“ It feels empowering , ” Johnson told CNN .
“ Being Princeton ’ s first Black Valedictorian holds special significance to me particularly given Princeton ’ s historical ties to the institution of slavery .
I hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black students , particularly those interested in STEM fields.
” The Canada-born student interned at Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms before attending Princeton and plans to intern as a hybrid quantitative researcher and software developer at the D.E .
Shaw Group before beginning a Ph.D. program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology .
Princeton will have a virtual commencement ceremony for its 2020 class on May 31 and is planning to hold an in-person ceremony in May 2021 , according to Black Enterprise .

Well, it only took 274 years for it to happen, but Princeton University recently named its first African American valedictorian. In late April, it was announced that o perations research and financial engineering major Nicholas Johnson will be Princeton’s Class of 2020 valedictorian .
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“My favorite memories of my time at Princeton are memories of time spent with close friends and classmates engaging in stimulating discussions—often late at night—about our beliefs, the cultures and environments in which we were raised, the state of the world, and how we plan on contributing positively to it in our own unique way,” Johnson wrote in a statement.
A little history of Johnson’s work at Princeton provides some insight into how the 20-year-old earned this honor.
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From Black Enterprise:
In addition to Johnson serving as a writing fellow at Princeton’s Writing Center, he is also editor of Tortoise: A Journal of Writing Pedagogy. He is a member of Whitman College, where he has served as a residential college adviser. He is also a member of the Princeton chapter of Engineers Without Borders and served as its co-president in 2018. During his junior year, Johnson conducted an independent research project, “Generating Privacy Preserving Synthetic Datasets,” supervised by Prateek Mittal, associate professor of electrical engineering, in which he developed a machine learning system to more robustly anonymize datasets than existing alternatives. He presented this work at the spring 2019 Electrical Engineering Symposium and the 2019 Center for Statistics and Machine Learning Symposium.
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In addition to all of that, Johnson is “a recipient of the Class of 1883 English Prize for Freshmen in the School of Engineering, a two-time recipient of the Shapiro Prize for Academic Excellence, and co-recipient with Sommers of the Class of 1939 Princeton Scholar Award,” according to Princeton’s website.
Johnson said he’s proud to be Princeton’s first black valedictorian while acknowledging that the honor comes after a history of institutional racism.
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“It feels empowering,” Johnson told CNN. “Being Princeton’s first Black Valedictorian holds special significance to me particularly given Princeton’s historical ties to the institution of slavery. I hope that this achievement motivates and inspires younger black students, particularly those interested in STEM fields.”
The Canada-born student interned at Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms before attending Princeton and plans to intern as a hybrid quantitative researcher and software developer at the D.E. Shaw Group before beginning a Ph.D. program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Princeton will have a virtual commencement ceremony for its 2020 class on May 31 and is planning to hold an in-person ceremony in May 2021, according to Black Enterprise.


theroot--2020-05-11--Jordan's 1st Retirement, Gary Payton's Got Jokes, and Other Takeaways From the 4th Night of ESPN's T

Jordan's 1st Retirement, Gary Payton's Got Jokes, and Other Takeaways From the 4th Night of ESPN's The Last Dance

I ’ m gon na need this docuseries to stop being so damn good .
On Sunday night , ESPN ’ s The Last Dance ventured into the circumstances surrounding Jordan ’ s first retirement and other topics of interest , so for those who were unable to enjoy Episodes 7 and 8 , here were some of the biggest takeaways .
My relationship with my parents hasn ’ t always been particularly great , but there are plenty of people who have their parents to thank for being a consistent , supportive presence throughout the course of their lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both of his , and sadly , on July 23 , 1993 , his father , James , was killed under peculiar circumstances .
James ’ death had a profound impact on the then 30-year-old Jordan and was a key factor in his decision to retire after the Bulls 1992-93 season .
“ I told Phil I ’ m about done , ” Jordan said , reflecting on the warning that he gave his coach , Phil Jackson , prior to drawing the curtain on his career .
“ I have no more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was done.
” At James ’ funeral , Jordan was so distraught that sportscaster Ahmad Rashad had to tie his tie .
And as if having to bury your father wasn ’ t enough , the media used James ’ death as an opportunity to openly question Jordan ’ s character .
Headline after headline implied that James was killed as a result of Jordan ’ s gambling , and there were rumors that Jordan only retired to fulfill an 18-month “ secret suspension ” for gambling and improper behavior handed down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of course , was bullshit .
Or as Stern put it , “ calumnious.
” ( Yes , I had to google that word too . )
“ One of the things [ my father ] always taught me is you have to take a negative and turn it into something positive , ” Jordan said .
“ So I started looking at the other side of it and that helped me get through it.
” As for Jordan ’ s actual retirement , the circumstances surrounding his announcement were kind of crazy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s American League Championship Series ( ACLS ) between the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago White Sox , Jordan revealed his intention to call it a career to Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf and general manager Jerry Krause .
It was supposed to be kept secret until a press conference the next day , but because snitches apparently prefer stitches , the news was leaked during the game .
Jordan dipped in the 7th inning to escape the press , and Krause , Reinsdorf , Jackson , Jordan and others announced the following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The documentary notes that there were nearly 300 ( !
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reporters in attendance to cover Jordan ’ s retirement .
Pardon me if you ’ ve heard this before , but Jordan was a dick , and after a brief flirtation with minor league baseball that we are all contractually obligated to pretend never happened , Jordan returned to the sport we all know and love with a burning desire to become the biggest asshole of all time .
“ Winning has a price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Jordan said .
“ So , I pulled people along when they didn ’ t want to be pulled .
I challenged people when they didn ’ t want to be challenged.
” Translation : I was an asshole ; so much so that former teammate Luc Longley wanted nothing to do with The Last Dance , but had plenty to get off his chest about what ’ s his face in his 1996 book Running with the Bulls .
“ I ’ d have to say after he came back , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guy , ” Longley wrote .
“ I found him difficult to be around and he and I obviously didn ’ t see eye-to-eye .
We were at each other ’ s throats in practice and that was a case of frustration from both of us , mostly from him.
” Gee , I wonder why Longley didn ’ t like him ?
Probably because he snuffed multiple teammates—though the film references his lover ’ s spat with Steve Kerr specifically—picked fights with plenty of others , made it a point to call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intensity typically reserved for a playoff game to practice .
Did it make him a six-time NBA champion ?
It sure as hell did .
But it also made him the bane of plenty of people ’ s existence .
“ I tried to get him to fight me a couple of times , ” Jordan said of teammate Scott Burrell , who should ’ ve smothered Jordan with a pillow while he was asleep until he pled for mercy .
“ But he ’ s such a nice guy.
” How you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jeans ?
!
My Orlando Magic had the pleasure of serving Jordan a glorious L in the 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals .
It was the first time since 1990 that his season ended without a championship , and while I remember this moment fondly—I can neither confirm nor deny that I performed Shawn Michaels ’ crotch chop in celebration—I remember thinking , “ He ’ s gon na come back like a man possessed next season.
” And that ’ s exactly what happened .
The day after the Magic whooped his ass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoying his offseason like a rational person , Jordan called up his trainer and got back to work—because of course , he did .
He was hell-bent on improving his strength and undoing the damage that rigorous baseball training had done to his body , and even though he had a whole ass Space Jam movie to film that summer , he never let up .
He demanded Warner Bros. build a regulation-sized basketball court and provide a gym , and when he wasn ’ t shooting his scenes , he was busting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asses in-between takes .
This otherworldly level of focus and discipline yielded huge dividends , because in his first full season back , the 1995-96 Bulls were arguably the most dominant NBA team ever , tearing the league a new asshole or seven and finishing with a 72-10 record .
In the NBA Finals , it was Seattle Supersonics legend Gary Payton ’ s job to stop Jordan .
But after his coach , George Karl , pissed MJ off by snubbing him instead of greeting him , that mission proved to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a lot to do with the Bulls taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the series because Jordan made it very clear he was out for blood .
“ A lot of people back down to Mike .
I didn ’ t , ” Payton said .
“ I made it a point , I said , ‘ Just tire him out .
Tire the fuck out of him.
’ You just got ta tire him out .
And I kept hitting him and banging him , and hitting him and banging him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” After enjoying a hearty laugh at Payton ’ s recollection , Jordan set the record straight .
“ I had no problem with The Glove.
” After closing out the series 4-2 and securing his fourth NBA title in Chicago , Jordan took a moment from the on-court celebrations to remember the man who helped him get to that point—his father .
“ I can ’ t even put it in words , ” Jordan said at the time .
“ I know [ my father ’ s ] watching ...
This @ @ @ @ @

Jay Connor on The Grapevine, shared by Jay Connor to The Root

I’m gonna need this docuseries to stop being so damn good.
On Sunday night, ESPN’s The Last Dance ventured into the circumstances surrounding Jordan’s first retirement and other topics of interest, so for those who were unable to enjoy Episodes 7 and 8, here were some of the biggest takeaways.
Grand Opening, Grand Closing
My relationship with my parents hasn’t always been particularly great, but there are plenty of people who have their parents to thank for being a consistent, supportive presence throughout the course of their lives. Michael Jordan felt that way about both of his, and sadly, on July 23, 1993, his father, James, was killed under peculiar circumstances. James’ death had a profound impact on the then 30-year-old Jordan and was a key factor in his decision to retire after the Bulls 1992-93 season.
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“I told Phil I’m about done,” Jordan said, reflecting on the warning that he gave his coach, Phil Jackson, prior to drawing the curtain on his career. “I have no more challenges. I have no motivation. I was done.”
At James’ funeral, Jordan was so distraught that sportscaster Ahmad Rashad had to tie his tie. And as if having to bury your father wasn’t enough, the media used James’ death as an opportunity to openly question Jordan’s character. Headline after headline implied that James was killed as a result of Jordan’s gambling, and there were rumors that Jordan only retired to fulfill an 18-month “secret suspension” for gambling and improper behavior handed down by then NBA commissioner David Stern—which, of course, was bullshit. Or as Stern put it, “calumnious.” (Yes, I had to google that word too.)
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“One of the things [my father] always taught me is you have to take a negative and turn it into something positive,” Jordan said. “So I started looking at the other side of it and that helped me get through it.”
As for Jordan’s actual retirement, the circumstances surrounding his announcement were kind of crazy. While attending Game 1 of MLB’s American League Championship Series (ACLS) between the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago White Sox, Jordan revealed his intention to call it a career to Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf and general manager Jerry Krause. It was supposed to be kept secret until a press conference the next day, but because snitches apparently prefer stitches, the news was leaked during the game. Jordan dipped in the 7th inning to escape the press, and Krause, Reinsdorf, Jackson, Jordan and others announced the following day that yes, Jordan was done.
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The documentary notes that there were nearly 300 (!!!!!!!!) reporters in attendance to cover Jordan’s retirement.
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His Assholeness
Pardon me if you’ve heard this before, but Jordan was a dick, and after a brief flirtation with minor league baseball that we are all contractually obligated to pretend never happened, Jordan returned to the sport we all know and love with a burning desire to become the biggest asshole of all time.
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“Winning has a price, and leadership has a price,” Jordan said. “So, I pulled people along when they didn’t want to be pulled. I challenged people when they didn’t want to be challenged.”
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Translation: I was an asshole; so much so that former teammate Luc Longley wanted nothing to do with The Last Dance, but had plenty to get off his chest about what’s his face in his 1996 book Running with the Bulls.
“I’d have to say after he came back, I really didn’t like the guy,” Longley wrote. “I found him difficult to be around and he and I obviously didn’t see eye-to-eye. We were at each other’s throats in practice and that was a case of frustration from both of us, mostly from him.”
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Gee, I wonder why Longley didn’t like him? Probably because he snuffed multiple teammates—though the film references his lover’s spat with Steve Kerr specifically—picked fights with plenty of others, made it a point to call them “bitches” and brought an intensity typically reserved for a playoff game to practice. Did it make him a six-time NBA champion? It sure as hell did. But it also made him the bane of plenty of people’s existence.
“I tried to get him to fight me a couple of times,” Jordan said of teammate Scott Burrell, who should’ve smothered Jordan with a pillow while he was asleep until he pled for mercy. “But he’s such a nice guy.”
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How you get punked by a nigga in JNCO jeans?!
Back on His Bull-shit
My Orlando Magic had the pleasure of serving Jordan a glorious L in the 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals. It was the first time since 1990 that his season ended without a championship, and while I remember this moment fondly—I can neither confirm nor deny that I performed Shawn Michaels’ crotch chop in celebration—I remember thinking, “He’s gonna come back like a man possessed next season.” And that’s exactly what happened.
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The day after the Magic whooped his ass, instead of taking a vacation and enjoying his offseason like a rational person, Jordan called up his trainer and got back to work—because of course, he did. He was hell-bent on improving his strength and undoing the damage that rigorous baseball training had done to his body, and even though he had a whole ass Space Jam movie to film that summer, he never let up. He demanded Warner Bros. build a regulation-sized basketball court and provide a gym, and when he wasn’t shooting his scenes, he was busting Reggie Miller and Juwan Howard’s asses in-between takes.
This otherworldly level of focus and discipline yielded huge dividends, because in his first full season back, the 1995-96 Bulls were arguably the most dominant NBA team ever, tearing the league a new asshole or seven and finishing with a 72-10 record.
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In the NBA Finals, it was Seattle Supersonics legend Gary Payton’s job to stop Jordan. But after his coach, George Karl, pissed MJ off by snubbing him instead of greeting him, that mission proved to be very much impossible. The snub also had a lot to do with the Bulls taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the series because Jordan made it very clear he was out for blood.
“A lot of people back down to Mike. I didn’t,” Payton said. “I made it a point, I said, ‘Just tire him out. Tire the fuck out of him.’ You just gotta tire him out. And I kept hitting him and banging him, and hitting him and banging him. It took a toll on Mike.”
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After enjoying a hearty laugh at Payton’s recollection, Jordan set the record straight.
“I had no problem with The Glove.”
Well, alrighty then.
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After closing out the series 4-2 and securing his fourth NBA title in Chicago, Jordan took a moment from the on-court celebrations to remember the man who helped him get to that point—his father.
“I can’t even put it in words,” Jordan said at the time. “I know [my father’s] watching... This is for Daddy.”


theroot--2020-05-11--But Molly Wasn't That Wrong, Though

But Molly Wasn't That Wrong, Though

Is it shady to refuse to do your best friend a favor because of some arbitrary ( and fabricated ) rubric , like what Molly did to Issa on last week ’ s episode of Insecure ?
Yes !
Yes , it is !
Especially when said friend is desperate and her desperation is connected with work and/or money .
Especially especially when you ’ re one of the only people who could assist said , desperate friend .
Especially especially especially when the effort required to do the favor is small .
On the spectrum of shady friend fuckshit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permanent spot there .
Issa using Nathan like WAZE to find a path to Andrew after Molly blocked it was clever and resourceful and the right thing to do .
But sometimes the right thing is also a shady thing .
And it is shady to essentially go over the head of the best friend you ’ re currently chilly towards to ask her partner to do you a favor .
It just is .
Is it as shady as what Molly did ?
No !
But if shady exists on a spectrum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too , and Molly had a right to feel a way about it .
If this were a turducken of shady , Molly would be the turkey , but Issa would be the duck .
The duck is small ( and gamey ) but the duck matters too !
Did Molly pick the right place and time to express it ?
Probably not !
They were in public and they both had nice clothes on !
But if not then , then when ?

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

Is it shady to refuse to do your best friend a favor because of some arbitrary (and fabricated) rubric, like what Molly did to Issa on last week’s episode of Insecure? Yes! Yes, it is! Especially when said friend is desperate and her desperation is connected with work and/or money. Especially especially when you’re one of the only people who could assist said, desperate friend. Especially especially especially when the effort required to do the favor is small.
On the spectrum of shady friend fuckshit, Molly’s refusal has a permanent spot there.
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But!
Issa using Nathan like WAZE to find a path to Andrew after Molly blocked it was clever and resourceful and the right thing to do. But sometimes the right thing is also a shady thing. And it is shady to essentially go over the head of the best friend you’re currently chilly towards to ask her partner to do you a favor. It just is.
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Is it as shady as what Molly did? No! But if shady exists on a spectrum, what Issa did belongs on it too, and Molly had a right to feel a way about it. If this were a turducken of shady, Molly would be the turkey, but Issa would be the duck. The duck is small (and gamey) but the duck matters too!
Did Molly pick the right place and time to express it? Probably not! They were in public and they both had nice clothes on! But if not then, then when?
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Goodbye!


theroot--2020-05-11--10 Products to Help You Chill TF Out Amid *Gestures to Everything*

I don ’ t know about y ’ all , but one thing I ’ ve noticed after the world basically ended was that my anxiety had spiked almost 1 , 000 percent higher .
And because of the collective trauma , we ’ re all going through a LOT right now .
It ’ s ok to feel overwhelmed , angry , and absolutely lost .
In order to cope , I personally have been focusing on self-care—some of that involves skincare , some of it is listening to music , and a lot of it involves weekly bubble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obviously we all relax in different ways , so here are a few products that could possibly help : Face masks , whether they are sheet or “ mud ” will make you feel hella luxurious whenever you decide to give yourself some “ me ” time .
Sheet masks rarely do anything crazy to your skin , but mud masks , especially those from The Ordinary can help with dullness and overall moisture .
All you really need is a glass of wine .
Ok , so if you do have access @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fun way to get clean while entertaining yourself at the same time .
If you ’ re anything like me , you ’ ll wan na combine a bath bomb with actual bubbles because you ’ re an actual child inside .
It ’ s fine !
Adults need joy , too .
There ’ s nothing like a cool sensation on your eyes .
Especially if you suffer from allergies , and because summer is right around the corner .
I really don ’ t need to say anymore .
CBD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually getting inebriated , which is yes , a little boring , but at least you ’ ll be able to kick back and watch something on Netflix without worry .
Bullet journals are great for expanding your thoughts into something tangible and for some people , it can help anxiety by channeling it into creativity .
Fill the book with broad strokes , how much you hate not being able to go outside , or even how much you miss your friends .
No one but you will see .
Literally the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Listen , I ’ m not a total fan of board games because I get bored ( pun not intended ) halfway through , but !
The best way to chill the fuck out is to get the hell off the internet .
If you ’ re lucky enough to live with people , ask em ’ to play a game with you—I ’ m sure they ’ d be happy for the distraction .
I ’ m a massive proponent of aromatherapies .
I tend to light a candle every night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deeper sleep .
But recently I ’ ve been considering a diffuser because it has less of a chance to burn down my house while I ’ m sleeping .
The smells of lavender and cinnamon will spread into your space and put you at ease for however long you want .

Ignacia on The Inventory, shared by Ignacia to The Root

I don’t know about y’all, but one thing I’ve noticed after the world basically ended was that my anxiety had spiked almost 1, 000 percent higher. And because of the collective trauma, we’re all going through a LOT right now. It’s ok to feel overwhelmed, angry, and absolutely lost.
In order to cope, I personally have been focusing on self-care—some of that involves skincare, some of it is listening to music, and a lot of it involves weekly bubble baths with candles in the background. Obviously we all relax in different ways, so here are a few products that could possibly help:
Face Masks
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The Ordinary Salicylic Acid Masque | $12 | Ulta
Dermal Sheet Masks (24-pack) | $15 | Amazon
Face masks, whether they are sheet or “mud” will make you feel hella luxurious whenever you decide to give yourself some “me” time. Sheet masks rarely do anything crazy to your skin, but mud masks, especially those from The Ordinary can help with dullness and overall moisture. All you really need is a glass of wine.
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Bath Bombs
Aromatherapy Bath Bombs (12-pack) | $20 | Etsy
Ok, so if you do have access to a bathtub, bath bombs are a fun way to get clean while entertaining yourself at the same time. If you’re anything like me, you’ll wanna combine a bath bomb with actual bubbles because you’re an actual child inside. It’s fine! Adults need joy, too.
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Eye Mask
Cooling Eye Mask | $10 | Amazon
There’s nothing like a cool sensation on your eyes. Especially if you suffer from allergies, and because summer is right around the corner. I really don’t need to say anymore.
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CBD
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17mg C BD Oil Tincture | $32 | CBD Distillery
CBD oil is known for its relaxation without actually getting inebriated, which is yes, a little boring, but at least you’ll be able to kick back and watch something on Netflix without worry.
Bullet Journal
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Clever Fox Dotted Notebook | $10 | Amazon
Bullet journals are great for expanding your thoughts into something tangible and for some people, it can help anxiety by channeling it into creativity. Fill the book with broad strokes, how much you hate not being able to go outside, or even how much you miss your friends. No one but you will see. Literally the world in that journal is your oyster.
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Board Games
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Cat Face | $25 | Amazon
Monopoly (Mario Kart Edition) | $21 | Amazon
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Listen, I’m not a total fan of board games because I get bored (pun not intended) halfway through, but! The best way to chill the fuck out is to get the hell off the internet. If you’re lucky enough to live with people, ask em’ to play a game with you—I’m sure they’d be happy for the distraction.
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Essential Oils & Diffuser
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Oil Diffuser & Essential Oil Set | $33 | Amazon
I’m a massive proponent of aromatherapies. I tend to light a candle every night and it helps me get into a deeper sleep. But recently I’ve been considering a diffuser because it has less of a chance to burn down my house while I’m sleeping. The smells of lavender and cinnamon will spread into your space and put you at ease for however long you want.


theroot--2020-05-11--Saturday Night Live Shows How Difficult Church Services on Zoom Can Be

Given the new reality of our world with COVID-19 ’ s takeover , many of our regular meetups with friends , family and loved ones are conducted over video chat apps and programs like FaceTime and Zoom .
Between technical issues and people simply not knowing how to use it effectively , Zoom , in particular , has yielded some hilarious experiences for many during this quarantine .
Saturday Night Live hit the nail on the head with their recent skit about holding a church service on Zoom , which aired during their May 9 season finale .
In the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Mount Methuselah Tower of Prayer Baptist Church , who was hosting their Mother ’ s Day service .
Before the service officially begins , he urges members of the congregation who are on the call to mute their microphones in order for his message to be heard by himself and others .
“ The way that this Zoom machine works is that every mic is as loud as mine , ” Thompson says .
“ I can hear y ’ all agreeing , which means that you ’ re not taking a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amen ’ after I say ‘ a men ’ …Amen ?
” Of course , no one truly listens to him , which prompts the pastor to realize “ this will be a longer than usual four-hour service.
” Throughout the skit , instances of churchgoers not muting themselves occur , such as Connie Johnson ( portrayed by Ego Nwodim ) yelling at her children to “ sit [ their ] little asses down and be quiet , ” and Latrell J .
( played by Chris Redd ) attempting to get his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all , this is a pretty spot-on skit .
( I just witnessed my first Zoom church service over the weekend , and it was as entertaining and glitchy at the beginning as this ) .
We ’ re hoping they don ’ t have to last all that much longer .

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

Given the new reality of our world with COVID-19’s takeover, many of our regular meetups with friends, family and loved ones are conducted over video chat apps and programs like FaceTime and Zoom.
Between technical issues and people simply not knowing how to use it effectively, Zoom, in particular, has yielded some hilarious experiences for many during this quarantine. Saturday Night Live hit the nail on the head with their recent skit about holding a church service on Zoom, which aired during their May 9 season finale.
In the skit, Kenan Thompson portrayed the pastor at Mount Methuselah Tower of Prayer Baptist Church, who was hosting their Mother’s Day service. Before the service officially begins, he urges members of the congregation who are on the call to mute their microphones in order for his message to be heard by himself and others.
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“The way that this Zoom machine works is that every mic is as loud as mine,” Thompson says. “I can hear y’all agreeing, which means that you’re not taking a note...how about nobody say ‘amen’ after I say ‘a men’…Amen?” Of course, no one truly listens to him, which prompts the pastor to realize “this will be a longer than usual four-hour service.”
Throughout the skit, instances of churchgoers not muting themselves occur, such as Connie Johnson (portrayed by Ego Nwodim) yelling at her children to “sit [their] little asses down and be quiet,” and Latrell J. (played by Chris Redd) attempting to get his choir ready to sing.
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All in all, this is a pretty spot-on skit. (I just witnessed my first Zoom church service over the weekend, and it was as entertaining and glitchy at the beginning as this). We’re hoping they don’t have to last all that much longer.


theroot--2020-05-11--Obama Owns a Penthouse Loft in Trump’s Head as President Spends Mother’s Day Tweeting About Barack

Can you imagine being so amazing that years after you ’ ve left a job that you were completely over , your successor continues to bring up your name and does so even on Mother ’ s Day ?
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On Sunday , the president of people who buy large trampolines to place outside of their doublewides , spent part of his Sunday coming for the president that America wishes they had now , just a few days after it was revealed that Obama expressed concern over Trump ’ s Department of Justice , which decided to drop charges against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the Hill , “ Trump spent much of his Mother ’ s Day tweeting and retweeting various accounts , with many of the posts aimed at his predecessor .
In one tweet he simply wrote “ OBAMAGATE !
” In another post , in which he retweeted a supporter ’ s declaration that Obama was “ the first Ex-President to ever speak against his successor , ” Trump wrote , ‘ He got caught , OBAMAGATE !
’ ” Earlier on Sunday , Trump retweeted conservative commentator Buck Sexton—which would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been for journalism—who claimed that an “ outgoing president used his last weeks in office to target incoming officials and sabotage the new administration.
” Trump also claimed it was “ The biggest political crime in American history , by far !
” Except that there is one thing that Sexton and Trump keep forgetting : OBAMA DOESN ’ T GIVE A FUCK ABOUT THIS ADMINISTRATION !
Not one fucking bit .
He doesn ’ t care about Trump or Trump ’ s wife or Trump ’ s wife ’ s boyfriend .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fundamental flaw of this administration .
The president also posted several memes attacking the former president , and I don ’ t blame Trump for this as Melania wasn ’ t home since she ’ s been quarantining off campus , and by quarantining , I mean staying with her boyfriend .
One meme retweet “ posted a graphic of Obama over the words , ‘ Watergate will look like a parking ticket , ’ ” the Hill reports .
His tweets came after his administration ’ s controversial move to drop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accused of lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia before Trump took office .
The decision , led by Attorney General William Barr , was met with swift condemnation by Trump ’ s critics .
Obama became ensnared in the unfolding drama after details of a private phone call between the former president and members of his administration were leaked to Yahoo News on Friday .
“ The news over the last 24 hours I think has been somewhat downplayed — about the Justice Department dropping charges against Michael Flynn , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fact that there is no precedent that anybody can find for someone who has been charged with perjury just getting off scot-free .
That ’ s the kind of stuff where you begin to get worried that basic — not just institutional norms — but our basic understanding of rule of law is at risk , ” he continued .
“ And when you start moving in those directions , it can accelerate pretty quickly as we ’ ve seen in other places .
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Can you imagine being so amazing that years after you’ve left a job that you were completely over, your successor continues to bring up your name and does so even on Mother’s Day?!
On Sunday, the president of people who buy large trampolines to place outside of their doublewides, spent part of his Sunday coming for the president that America wishes they had now, just a few days after it was revealed that Obama expressed concern over Trump’s Department of Justice, which decided to drop charges against former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
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According to the Hill, “Trump spent much of his Mother’s Day tweeting and retweeting various accounts, with many of the posts aimed at his predecessor. In one tweet he simply wrote “OBAMAGATE!” In another post, in which he retweeted a supporter’s declaration that Obama was “the first Ex-President to ever speak against his successor,” Trump wrote, ‘He got caught, OBAMAGATE!’”
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Earlier on Sunday, Trump retweeted conservative commentator Buck Sexton—which would have been my porn name had it not been for journalism—who claimed that an “outgoing president used his last weeks in office to target incoming officials and sabotage the new administration.” Trump also claimed it was “The biggest political crime in American history, by far!”
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Except that there is one thing that Sexton and Trump keep forgetting: OBAMA DOESN’T GIVE A FUCK ABOUT THIS ADMINISTRATION! Not one fucking bit. He doesn’t care about Trump or Trump’s wife or Trump’s wife’s boyfriend. He cares about America, which is a fundamental flaw of this administration.
The president also posted several memes attacking the former president, and I don’t blame Trump for this as Melania wasn’t home since she’s been quarantining off campus, and by quarantining, I mean staying with her boyfriend. One meme retweet “posted a graphic of Obama over the words, ‘Watergate will look like a parking ticket,’” the Hill reports.
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From the Hill:
His tweets came after his administration’s controversial move to drop charges against Flynn, who had been accused of lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia before Trump took office. The decision, led by Attorney General William Barr, was met with swift condemnation by Trump’s critics. Obama became ensnared in the unfolding drama after details of a private phone call between the former president and members of his administration were leaked to Yahoo News on Friday. “The news over the last 24 hours I think has been somewhat downplayed — about the Justice Department dropping charges against Michael Flynn,” Obama reportedly said. “And the fact that there is no precedent that anybody can find for someone who has been charged with perjury just getting off scot-free. That’s the kind of stuff where you begin to get worried that basic — not just institutional norms — but our basic understanding of rule of law is at risk,” he continued. “And when you start moving in those directions, it can accelerate pretty quickly as we’ve seen in other places.”
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Facts.


theroot--2020-05-11--'We Are All Ahmaud Arbery': Jay-Z's Team Roc Urges Georgia to Take Quick Action in Open Letter

Ever since the recent video surfaced of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery being ambushed and killed by Travis and Gregory McMichael ( which occurred back in February ) , celebrities have attempted to use their respective platforms in various ways to either raise awareness or figure out the next and tangible steps toward action and justice .
Shawn “ Jay-Z ” Carter ’ s Team Roc ( the social justice arm of Roc Nation ) recently penned an open letter to Georgia state officials , which was published on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution .
Along with Jay , Alicia Keys , Mario “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meek Mill ” Williams and two attorneys also signed the letter .
The letter said District Attorney Tom Durden should be recused from the case due for a conflict of interest since Gregory McMichael , one of the two men charged with murder , was a former police officer .
The letter urges state Attorney General Christopher Carr to instead appoint a special prosecutor to help achieve a fair trial .
It also says a neighbor should be charged as an armed accomplice .
“ We are all Ahmaud Arbery , ” Yo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Everyday activities should not end in death sentences .
We must hold people responsible for their actions .
Ahmaud Arbery was unarmed and innocent and his killers must be brought to justice.
” Given that the tragic incident occurred back in February and we are just now seeing forward motion , it is understandable why celebrities and activists are calling for fast action in this case .
After reviewing the initial footage , the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested the McMichaels on murder and aggravated assault charges .
On Tuesday , District Attorney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case be seen in front of a Glynn County grand jury .
Following additional footage of the video where Arbery was seen at a construction site minutes before the ambush occurred , Georgia ’ s attorney general called on the federal government for assistance moving forward .
For weeks , the Arbery case bounced between three different district attorneys .
As the Washington Post reports , it first went to Jackie Johnson in the Brunswick Judicial Circuit , before she recused herself because Gregory McMichael had , until recently , worked in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked as a cop with the Glynn County Police for seven years ; that department was involved in investigating Arbery ’ s shooting .
The case then went on to district attorney George Barnhill of the Waycross Judicial Circuit , who recused himself only after Arbery ’ s mother complained that Barnhill ’ s son used to work with McMichael at the Brunswick DA ’ s office .
Before passing on the case , Barnhill wrote that there was “ insufficient probable cause ” to charge the McMichaels with a crime , stating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the state ’ s citizen arrest and self-defense statutes .
“ If anybody saw that horrifying video of his killing , it is heartbreaking , unbelievably unacceptable and inhumane , ” Keys said in a statement to The Associated Press .
“ No human being should be murdered and not receive justice .
I have black sons and they should be able to go on a jog or anywhere they want without the risk of being killed .
”

Ever since the recent video surfaced of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery being ambushed and killed by Travis and Gregory McMichael (which occurred back in February), celebrities have attempted to use their respective platforms in various ways to either raise awareness or figure out the next and tangible steps toward action and justice .
Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter’s Team Roc (the social justice arm of Roc Nation) recently penned an open letter to Georgia state officials, which was published on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Along with Jay, Alicia Keys, Mario “Yo Gotti” Mims, Robert “Meek Mill” Williams and two attorneys also signed the letter.
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AJC reports:
The letter said District Attorney Tom Durden should be recused from the case due for a conflict of interest since Gregory McMichael, one of the two men charged with murder, was a former police officer. The letter urges state Attorney General Christopher Carr to instead appoint a special prosecutor to help achieve a fair trial. It also says a neighbor should be charged as an armed accomplice.
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“We are all Ahmaud Arbery,” Yo Gotti said in a statement. “Everyday activities should not end in death sentences. We must hold people responsible for their actions. Ahmaud Arbery was unarmed and innocent and his killers must be brought to justice.”
Given that the tragic incident occurred back in February and we are just now seeing forward motion, it is understandable why celebrities and activists are calling for fast action in this case. After reviewing the initial footage, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested the McMichaels on murder and aggravated assault charges. On Tuesday, District Attorney Tom Durden recommended that Arbery’s case be seen in front of a Glynn County grand jury. Following additional footage of the video where Arbery was seen at a construction site minutes before the ambush occurred, Georgia’s attorney general called on the federal government for assistance moving forward.
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Staff Writer Anne Branigin recently reported:
For weeks, the Arbery case bounced between three different district attorneys. As the Washington Post reports, it first went to Jackie Johnson in the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, before she recused herself because Gregory McMichael had, until recently, worked in her office as an investigator. He also worked as a cop with the Glynn County Police for seven years; that department was involved in investigating Arbery’s shooting. The case then went on to district attorney George Barnhill of the Waycross Judicial Circuit, who recused himself only after Arbery’s mother complained that Barnhill’s son used to work with McMichael at the Brunswick DA’s office. Before passing on the case, Barnhill wrote that there was “insufficient probable cause” to charge the McMichaels with a crime, stating that the pair were within their rights under the state’s citizen arrest and self-defense statutes.
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“If anybody saw that horrifying video of his killing, it is heartbreaking, unbelievably unacceptable and inhumane,” Keys said in a statement to The Associated Press. “No human being should be murdered and not receive justice. I have black sons and they should be able to go on a jog or anywhere they want without the risk of being killed.”


theroot--2020-05-11--Slice and Dice Like a Hot Knife Through Butter With KYOKU's 8" Daimyo Chef Knife, Now 21% Off

That $ 10 box of kitchen knives you picked up from Walmart work well for most things , but if @ @ @ @ @ consistent cuts—and , somehow , a safer blade—you ’ ll want something a bit more @ @ @ @ @ at KYOKU ’ s 8 '' Daimyo chef knife , which uses an 8- to @ @ @ @ @ how a hot knife glides so effortlessly through butter ?
Well , that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ for EEEEEVERYTHING .
Get one for $ 77 with promo code KYOKU2QL .
By the @ @ @ @ @ gorgeous , as opined by Shep McAllister in his review : At around $ 100 @ @ @ @ @ a budget knife by any means , but it ’ s not an outrageously expensive @ @ @ @ @ has a lot to offer for that price , both aesthetically and practically .

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

Kyoku 8" Damascus Chef Knife | $69 | Amazon | Clip coupon + use code KYOKUM6P
That $10 box of kitchen knives you picked up from Walmart works well for most things, but if you’re looking for consistent cuts—and, somehow, a safer blade—then you’ll want something a bit more serious.
Take a look at Kyoku’s 8" Damascus chef knife, which uses an 8- to 12-degree edge. You know how a hot knife glides so effortlessly through butter? Well, that’s how this cuts, but for EEEEEVERYTHING. Get one for $69 when you clip the coupon on the page and use promo code KYOKUM6P.
By the way, the knife is gorgeous, as opined by Shep McAllister in his review:
At around $100, this isn’t a budget knife by any means, but it’s not an outrageously expensive one either, and it has a lot to offer for that price, both aesthetically and practically.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer on 05/11/2020 and updated by Andrew Hayward with new information on 07/14/2021.


theroot--2020-05-12--The Best Herb and Produce Keepers for Every Fridge

True story : Herb keepers are one of those things I always eyed , but never pulled the trigger on but recently , I ’ ve been rethinking that .
Grocery shopping less and cooking more means that getting the most out of fresh herbs , greens , and other produce is more of a priority than ever before , so it ’ s easier to justify throwing money at a product designed to extend their life .
With that said , it ’ s worth noting that there are plenty of ways to make delicate greenery last longer in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But , in my own life , I ’ m ready to level up from the paper towel and plastic bag thing — it ’ s wasteful , and kind of a pain , and also I like being able to see what I ’ ve got .
So !
Herb keeper time it is .
Are you in the same boat ?
Here are five options in a range of styles , sizes , and price-points .
This rectangular herb keeper has removable dividers , so you can store multiple varieties separate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bunch .
The size will fit in most refrigerator doors , and the clear lid flips up for easy access .
If you regularly store A LOT of herbs or salad greens , an extra-large model is what you ’ ll want .
This tubular herb preserver is 11 '' tall , with a diameter of 4.7 '' — it will fit in most refrigerator doors , but be sure to measure first to make sure it will fit in your fridge in a way that works for you .
A more flexible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choice for most people — why limit your specialty fridge storage products to just herbs and lettuces ?
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This set of three produce savers includes two large ( ~17 cups ) and one medium ( ~6 cups ) sized vented storage containers with lids , and can hold everything from herbs and greens to tomatoes and berries .
The Honey Can Do preserver was recommended by a reader , and it ’ s a great , low-cost option .
It ’ s a medium-sized ( 5 '' x 5 '' x @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can fit in most refrigerator doors .
If space is at a premium , this collapsible produce keeper is for you : It can collapse fully when not in use , and the accordion-style lid can be adjusted to be higher or lower depending on what ’ s being stored to minimize the amount of space the keeper takes up in your fridge .

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

True story: Herb keepers are one of those things I always eyed, but never pulled the trigger on but recently, I’ve been rethinking that. Grocery shopping less and cooking more means that getting the most out of fresh herbs, greens, and other produce is more of a priority than ever before, so it’s easier to justify throwing money at a product designed to extend their life.
With that said, it’s worth noting that there are plenty of ways to make delicate greenery last longer in the fridge without a specialty product. But, in my own life, I’m ready to level up from the paper towel and plastic bag thing—it’s wasteful, and kind of a pain, and also I like being able to see what I’ve got. So! Herb keeper time it is. Are you in the same boat? Here are five options in a range of styles, sizes, and price-points.
The Best Option
Divided Rectangular Storage: Cole + Mason Fresh Herb Keeper
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This rectangular herb keeper has removable dividers, so you can store multiple varieties separate of one another, or one big bunch. The size will fit in most refrigerator doors, and the clear lid flips up for easy access.
The Larger Option
Novart Extra Large Glass Herb Keeper
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If you regularly store A LOT of herbs or salad greens, an extra-large model is what you’ll want. This tubular herb preserver is 11" tall, with a diameter of 4.7"—it will fit in most refrigerator doors, but be sure to measure first to make sure it will fit in your fridge in a way that works for you.
The Multi-Use Option
A Multi-Use Container Set: Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Saver
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A more flexible produce preserver will probably be the best choice for most people—why limit your specialty fridge storage products to just herbs and lettuces?!? This set of three produce savers includes two large (~17 cups) and one medium (~6 cups) sized vented storage containers with lids, and can hold everything from herbs and greens to tomatoes and berries.
The Cost Friendly Option
A Budget Pick: Honey-Can-Do Glass Herb Preserver
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The Honey- Can- Do preserver was recommended by a reader, and it’s a great, low-cost option. It’s a medium-sized (5" x 5" x 10.4") tube-shaped glass keeper that can fit in most refrigerator doors.
The Space Saver Option
A Collapsible Space-Saver: Prepworks Collapsible Produce Keeper
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If space is at a premium, this collapsible produce keeper is for you: It can collapse fully when not in use, and the accordion-style lid can be adjusted to be higher or lower depending on what’s being stored to minimize the amount of space the keeper takes up in your fridge.


theroot--2020-05-12--3 Black Men Get $18 Million Settlement After Spending Nearly 40 Years in Prison for a Crime They Did

3 Black Men Get $18 Million Settlement After Spending Nearly 40 Years in Prison for a Crime They Didn’t Commit

Egregious police corruption and a racist justice system caused three black men to be sent to prison in Cleveland , Ohio , for nearly four decades for a crime they did not commit .
Now , the city is paying those men $ 18 million to settle a lawsuit accusing police officers of coercing witness testimony and falsifying evidence .
According to Channel 19 News , Rickey Jackson , Wiley Bridgeman , and Kwame Ajamu , whose birth name is Ronnie Bridgeman , were released from prison in 2014 after spending 39 years in prison for the 1975 robbery and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next six years , the men , who were no older than 20 at the time of their convictions , would seek accountability for the detectives who lied and coerced their way into ensuring their suspects were found guilty , as well as the legal system that allowed it all to happen .
“ For 45 years , our clients never gave up hope that someday their nightmare would be over , ” attorney Terry Gilbert said in a statement .
“ That time has come with this final resolution providing some measure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ physical and emotional trauma our clients were forced to endure is an example of the deep flaws of a racist criminal legal system focused on results rather than truth and justice.
” Jackson and the Bridgeman brothers were originally given the death penalty before their sentences were commuted to life in prison , according to WKYC 3 .
Their convictions were based on the testimony of a single witness : Edward Vernon .
Vernon was 12 years old at the time of Franks ’ murder , and years later , he recanted his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him into making bogus identifications and into falsely testifying against the accused in court .
This led to the men being exonerated and released .
“ I endured 45 years of pain and suffering , ” Ajamu said through tears Friday , Fox 8 reports .
“ I was 17 and sentenced to die.
” According to Channel 19 , the $ 18 million settlement is the largest sum paid out in Ohio ’ s history .
While a multi million dollar resolution does some of the work in holding police accountable and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three men whose lives were stolen from them , Gilbert says plainly what we ’ re all thinking : “ No amount of money can make up for what they went through .
”

Egregious police corruption and a racist justice system caused three black men to be sent to prison in Cleveland, Ohio, for nearly four decades for a crime they did not commit. Now, the city is paying those men $18 million to settle a lawsuit accusing police officers of coercing witness testimony and falsifying evidence.
According to Channel 19 News, Rickey Jackson, Wiley Bridgeman, and Kwame Ajamu, whose birth name is Ronnie Bridgeman, were released from prison in 2014 after spending 39 years in prison for the 1975 robbery and murder of Harold Franks. For the next six years, the men, who were no older than 20 at the time of their convictions, would seek accountability for the detectives who lied and coerced their way into ensuring their suspects were found guilty, as well as the legal system that allowed it all to happen.
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“For 45 years, our clients never gave up hope that someday their nightmare would be over,” attorney Terry Gilbert said in a statement. “That time has come with this final resolution providing some measure of justice and closure. But the physical and emotional trauma our clients were forced to endure is an example of the deep flaws of a racist criminal legal system focused on results rather than truth and justice.”
Jackson and the Bridgeman brothers were originally given the death penalty before their sentences were commuted to life in prison, according to WKYC 3. Their convictions were based on the testimony of a single witness: Edward Vernon. Vernon was 12 years old at the time of Franks’ murder, and years later, he recanted his testimony saying that the investigating officers coerced him into making bogus identifications and into falsely testifying against the accused in court. This led to the men being exonerated and released.
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“I endured 45 years of pain and suffering,” Ajamu said through tears Friday, Fox 8 reports. “I was 17 and sentenced to die.”
According to Channel 19, the $18 million settlement is the largest sum paid out in Ohio’s history. While a multi million dollar resolution does some of the work in holding police accountable and bringing some semblance of justice to the three men whose lives were stolen from them, Gilbert says plainly what we’re all thinking: “No amount of money can make up for what they went through.”


theroot--2020-05-12--Black Choir Director Shot and Killed by Police; Family Demands Video Be Released

Recent weeks have been a series of heartbreaks as awareness grows around the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor .
Unfortunately , another name has been added to the list of those violently taken from us .
In the early hours of Friday morning , Adrian Medearis was shot and killed in an alleged altercation with a police officer .
Medearis was 48 years old and the choir director at the Evangelist Temple Church of God i n Christ in Houston .
According to NBC News , the family of Medearis wants a video of the altercation to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shocked at the initial accounts of this tragedy , ” Medearis ’ family said in a statement posted by his brother , Audrick .
“ Unfortunately , there are no public details available regarding the murder of our loved one.
” Dav Lewis , a longtime friend of Medearis , called for releasing the video .
“ Everybody - and especially his family - deserve to know what happened that night , they need to see what happened to their loved one , ” he said .
“ We must hold the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to just sit back and take the police word on this.
” According to a statement released by the Houston Police Department , Officer J. Ramos pulled Medearis over for speeding .
He conducted a field sobriety test and then attempted to arrest Medearis on suspicion of driving while intoxicated .
Medearis allegedly resisted and in the struggle knocked off Ramo s ’ body camera .
Ramos reportedly had Medearis pinned to the ground .
When he called for backup , Medearis allegedly rolled over and attempted to grab Ramos ’ s taser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four shots , two of them striking Medearis .
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said that he would not release the video to the public before showing it to the family in private.
“ What ’ s sad about this is that by all accounts what occurred is conduct that is not consistent with who Mr. Medearis is , ” Acevedo said .
No other officers were involved in the shooting and there are no known witnesses .
Medearis was well known and a beloved member in his community .
He formed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years ago .

Recent weeks have been a series of heartbreaks as awareness grows around the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Unfortunately, another name has been added to the list of those violently taken from us.
In the early hours of Friday morning, Adrian Medearis was shot and killed in an alleged altercation with a police officer. Medearis was 48 years old and the choir director at the Evangelist Temple Church of God i n Christ in Houston. According to NBC News, the family of Medearis wants a video of the altercation to be publicly released.
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From NBC News:
“We are beyond shocked at the initial accounts of this tragedy,” Medearis’ family said in a statement posted by his brother, Audrick. “Unfortunately, there are no public details available regarding the murder of our loved one.” Dav Lewis, a longtime friend of Medearis, called for releasing the video. “Everybody - and especially his family - deserve to know what happened that night, they need to see what happened to their loved one,” he said. “We must hold the police accountable and we’re not going to just sit back and take the police word on this.”
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According to a statement released by the Houston Police Department, Officer J. Ramos pulled Medearis over for speeding. He conducted a field sobriety test and then attempted to arrest Medearis on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Medearis allegedly resisted and in the struggle knocked off Ramo s’ body camera. Ramos reportedly had Medearis pinned to the ground. When he called for backup, Medearis allegedly rolled over and attempted to grab Ramos’s taser and that’s when Ramos fired four shots, two of them striking Medearis.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said that he would not release the video to the public before showing it to the family in private.“What’s sad about this is that by all accounts what occurred is conduct that is not consistent with who Mr. Medearis is,” Acevedo said. No other officers were involved in the shooting and there are no known witnesses.
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Medearis was well known and a beloved member in his community. He formed the gospel group Standing in the Gap several years ago.