theroot--2020-07-16--Kanye West Is Officially on the Presidential Ballot in Oklahoma Because 2020 is Chock-Full of Headac

Kanye West Is Officially on the Presidential Ballot in Oklahoma Because 2020 is Chock-Full of Headaches

Despite a report on Tuesday alleging that Kanye West was “ ending ” his 2020 Presidential campaign ( which I would rather be writing about ) , the Oklahoma State Election Board announced that the rapper/producer is on the ballot for the Sooner State .
Per XXL , a tweet sent out by the OSEB explained that West qualified to be on the ballot as an independent candidate on the state ’ s deadline day for Independent and Unrecognized party candidates “ to file statements of candidacy with their petitions or filing fee.
” West is running as a member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of course he is .
A representative for West told People that the “ Wash Us In The Blood ” musician spent $ 35,000 to pay the filing fee and also submitted a statement declaring his candidacy .
The publication also reports that West appears to have filed with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday , a requirement to run for president ( but also , not a high bar to hurdle ) .
His team reportedly filed the FEC ’ s Form 1 , the Statement of Organization , which must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exceed ( s ) the applicable threshold.
” This includes raising or spending $ 5,000 or more towards their campaign .
Despite his name making it on the ballot in Oklahoma , West missed deadlines to register in several states including New Mexico , Florida and Texas .
However , in his interview with Forbes , he says he ’ s trying to use his coronavirus diagnosis as a loophole to get on the ballots regardless .
We hope it doesn ’ t work .
Chance the Rapper is one of the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run for the most powerful seat on Earth .
( Elon Musk did at first , but has since reconsidered his support . )
Not surprisingly , Chance came under fire on Monday morning after questioning why people would rather vote for Joe Biden over West .
After attempting to double down on his comments amidst backlash , he realized his mistake .
“ I understand the improbability of Ye winning the 46th Presidential seat and I understand that everyone voting for Biden isn ’ t necessarily doing so enthusiastically , ” he @ @

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

Despite a report on Tuesday alleging that Kanye West was “ending” his 2020 Presidential campaign (which I would rather be writing about), the Oklahoma State Election Board announced that the rapper/producer is on the ballot for the Sooner State.
*Deep sigh*
Per XXL, a tweet sent out by the OSEB explained that West qualified to be on the ballot as an independent candidate on the state’s deadline day for Independent and Unrecognized party candidates “to file statements of candidacy with their petitions or filing fee.” West is running as a member of the “Birthday Party,” because of course he is.
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A representative for West told People that the “Wash Us In The Blood” musician spent $35,000 to pay the filing fee and also submitted a statement declaring his candidacy. The publication also reports that West appears to have filed with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday, a requirement to run for president (but also, not a high bar to hurdle). His team reportedly filed the FEC’s Form 1, the Statement of Organization, which must be done after a prospective candidate “exceed(s) the applicable threshold.” This includes raising or spending $5,000 or more towards their campaign.
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Despite his name making it on the ballot in Oklahoma, West missed deadlines to register in several states including New Mexico, Florida and Texas. However, in his interview with Forbes, he says he’s trying to use his coronavirus diagnosis as a loophole to get on the ballots regardless. We hope it doesn’t work.
Chance the Rapper is one of the only celebrities who has endorsed West’s run for the most powerful seat on Earth. (Elon Musk did at first, but has since reconsidered his support.) Not surprisingly, Chance came under fire on Monday morning after questioning why people would rather vote for Joe Biden over West. After attempting to double down on his comments amidst backlash, he realized his mistake.
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“I understand the improbability of Ye winning the 46th Presidential seat and I understand that everyone voting for Biden isn’t necessarily doing so enthusiastically,” he tweeted.


theroot--2020-07-16--I Know I'm Late and Maybe Exaggerating a Bit but Renée Elise Goldsberry's 'Satisfied' Performance Is

I Know I'm Late and Maybe Exaggerating a Bit but Renée Elise Goldsberry's 'Satisfied' Performance Is the Best Thing That's Ever Happened in the History of the Universe

I was prepared to hate it .
While in London last year , I was invited by Ebele Okobi—my host the week I was there—to attend a showing of Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre , and I had my “ I ’ m gon na hate this shit ” cup of tea ready to sip .
I knew it was Founding Father fan fiction .
But mostly I have a deep animus for corny rap , which is why I also hate gospel rap ( “ We trappin ’ , but for Jesus !
We trappin ’ , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just couldn ’ t imagine sitting through a 150-minute rapped reconstruction of Alexander Hamilton ’ s life .
And then the show started , and that cup of tea remained unsipped .
I was captivated by the performances , the story , the production and just the spectacle of it all .
So captivated that I wasn ’ t even that bothered by the rapping—which I said to Ebele after the show .
( “ I wasn ’ t even that bothered by the rapping.
” ) So when the version with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this month , I watched it again .
And again .
And again .
And again .
I watched interviews with the cast , both here and at The Undefeated .
( And learned that Jasmine Cephas Jones and Anthony Ramos are engaged now . )
I did my own research on the people depicted in the play , and discovered , among other things , that Aaron Burr has an entire tree of Black descendants who had no idea they were connected .
And now , two weeks later , I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for now : 1 .
At least once a week , 50 Cent does or says a thing that makes you think “ Yeah , I see why people want to kill you.
” Alexander Hamilton was ( spoiler alert ) killed by Aaron Burr , but like 17 different people had good reason to kill him too .
The homie Bassey put it best : “ Not enough people shot him.
” 2 .
The hook from “ The Reynolds Pamphlet ” should be played whenever Pete Buttigieg enters a room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exaggerating a little bit , but Renée Elise Goldsberry ’ s “ Satisfied ” performance is the greatest thing that has ever happened in the billions of years of the universe ’ s existence .
The song tells the story of Angelica Schuyler , who introduced her sister , Eliza , to Alexander Hamilton , despite her feelings for him too .
They ( Eliza and Hamilton ) get married and Angelica questions if she made a mistake in dismissing him so quickly .
During the performance , Goldsberry is required to convincingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ older sister and the ( slightly ) regretful potential lover and has to dance , and has to deliver a pitch-perfect , exposition-filled , double-time rap and has to sing .
And not just sing .
But blow the fucking roof off .
I ’ ve never seen anything like this before .
Maybe because there ’ s never been anything like this before .
It ’ s like someone fused Linkin Park , Gina Torres and Jennifer Hudson together .
Watching this made me feel how I felt when watching Kyrie drop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that eating shrimp and grits and bacon at the same time was actually a real thing you could order at restaurants and not just a fake meal dreamt up by me while drunk .
I know I ’ m years late with this , and Renée Elise Goldsberry already won a Tony for it , so this is a raindrop in a sea of acknowledgment .
But fuck .
She deserves all the flowers .
Like literally every flower .
Flowers should not exist anywhere other than her living room .

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

I was prepared to hate it. While in London last year, I was invited by Ebele Okobi—my host the week I was there—to attend a showing of Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre, and I had my “I’m gonna hate this shit” cup of tea ready to sip. I knew it was Founding Father fan fiction. But mostly I have a deep animus for corny rap, which is why I also hate gospel rap (“We trappin’, but for Jesus! We trappin’, for the Lord!”) and I just couldn’t imagine sitting through a 150-minute rapped reconstruction of Alexander Hamilton’s life.
And then the show started, and that cup of tea remained unsipped. I was captivated by the performances, the story, the production and just the spectacle of it all. So captivated that I wasn’t even that bothered by the rapping—which I said to Ebele after the show. (“I wasn’t even that bothered by the rapping.”)
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So when the version with the original cast came to Disney Plus earlier this month, I watched it again. And again. And again. And again. I watched interviews with the cast, both here and at The Undefeated. (And learned that Jasmine Cephas Jones and Anthony Ramos are engaged now.) I did my own research on the people depicted in the play, and discovered, among other things, that Aaron Burr has an entire tree of Black descendants who had no idea they were connected.
And now, two weeks later, I have several takeaways. Here’s three, for now:
1. At least once a week, 50 Cent does or says a thing that makes you think “Yeah, I see why people want to kill you.” Alexander Hamilton was (spoiler alert) killed by Aaron Burr, but like 17 different people had good reason to kill him too. The homie Bassey put it best: “Not enough people shot him.”
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2. The hook from “The Reynolds Pamphlet” should be played whenever Pete Buttigieg enters a room.
3. Perhaps I’m exaggerating a little bit, but Renée Elise Goldsberry’s “Satisfied” performance is the greatest thing that has ever happened in the billions of years of the universe’s existence.
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The song tells the story of Angelica Schuyler, who introduced her sister, Eliza, to Alexander Hamilton, despite her feelings for him too. They (Eliza and Hamilton) get married and Angelica questions if she made a mistake in dismissing him so quickly. During the performance, Goldsberry is required to convincingly act as both the proud and protective older sister and the (slightly) regretful potential lover and has to dance, and has to deliver a pitch-perfect, exposition-filled, double-time rap and has to sing. And not just sing. But blow the fucking roof off.
I’ve never seen anything like this before. Maybe because there’s never been anything like this before. It’s like someone fused Linkin Park, Gina Torres and Jennifer Hudson together. Watching this made me feel how I felt when watching Kyrie drop 57 on the Spurs or when discovering that eating shrimp and grits and bacon at the same time was actually a real thing you could order at restaurants and not just a fake meal dreamt up by me while drunk.
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I know I’m years late with this, and Renée Elise Goldsberry already won a Tony for it, so this is a raindrop in a sea of acknowledgment. But fuck. She deserves all the flowers. Like literally every flower. Flowers should not exist anywhere other than her living room.


theroot--2020-07-16--Yes, Mike Tyson Wants Smoke With a Great White Shark

I ’ ve fought racism , parking tickets and cashiers for extra napkins , but I can ’ t say that I ’ ve ever thrown hands with a Great White Shark .
Mike Tyson , however , is not me—which apparently means that he ’ s about to beat some shark ’ s ass .
After teasing his return to boxing in May , the former heavyweight champ will kick off the Discovery Channel ’ s “ Shark Week ” by squaring up with one of the ocean ’ s most feared apex predators : the Great White Shark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vs .
Jaws : Rumble on the Reef ” will also include legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer .
“ I took on this challenger to overcome fears I still deal with in life , ” Tyson said in a statement .
“ I equate this with overcoming my fear of getting back into the ring at 54 years old .
I learned from this experience doing ‘ Shark Week ’ that whatever intimidates me , I am still able to step up to the challenge of overcoming anything that would prevent me from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reaching my highest potential in life and bringing me closer to God.
” The Discovery Channel maintains that “ no sharks were harmed ( or bitten ) in the making of this episode , ” but I guess we ’ ll wait and see if Iron Mike can say the same thing .
“ Shark Week ” begins on August 9 at 8 p.m .
ET .

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

I’ve fought racism, parking tickets and cashiers for extra napkins, but I can’t say that I’ve ever thrown hands with a Great White Shark. Mike Tyson, however, is not me—which apparently means that he’s about to beat some shark’s ass.
After teasing his return to boxing in May, the former heavyweight champ will kick off the Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” by squaring up with one of the ocean’s most feared apex predators: the Great White Shark. According to CNN, “Tyson Vs. Jaws: Rumble on the Reef” will also include legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer.
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“I took on this challenger to overcome fears I still deal with in life,” Tyson said in a statement.
“I equate this with overcoming my fear of getting back into the ring at 54 years old. I learned from this experience doing ‘Shark Week’ that whatever intimidates me, I am still able to step up to the challenge of overcoming anything that would prevent me from accomplishing my life’s mission of reaching my highest potential in life and bringing me closer to God.”
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The Discovery Channel maintains that “no sharks were harmed (or bitten) in the making of this episode,” but I guess we’ll wait and see if Iron Mike can say the same thing.
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“Shark Week” begins on August 9 at 8 p.m. ET.


theroot--2020-07-16--Matcha Green Tea Isn't Just a Tasty Beverage It's Also a Solution for Problem Skin, Take $5 off This

Matcha Green Tea Isn't Just a Tasty Beverage It's Also a Solution for Problem Skin, Take $5 off This Face Wash Now

I Dew Care is one of my favorite companies is on sale at Amazon right now .
I have three of their products on my nightstand as I write this .
Everything I ’ ve tried from them has left me really happy including this Matcha G reen Tea Face Wash that ’ s currently 17 % off .
This wash-off face treatment is wonderful if your skin is irritated or a little broken out .
The aloe calms it down and evens out the redness .
It also works well if you ’ ve got a bit of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have antioxidants that can infuse life back into your skin giving it the glow it deserves .
All you do is leave it on for about ten minutes then gen t ly wash it off .
I like to use it on Monday and Friday as a treat to bookend my week .
K-beauty is where it ’ s at and this product falls in line with that .
And you will get your money ’ s worth because this tub will last you a while .
Free two-day shipping on this item @ @ @ @ @

Sheilah Villari on Kinja Deals, shared by Ignacia to The Root

Matcha Mood Green Tea Face Wash | $25 | Amazon
I Dew Care is one of my favorite companies is on sale at Amazon right now. I have three of their products on my nightstand as I write this. Everything I’ve tried from them has left me really happy including this Matcha G reen Tea Face Wash that’s currently 17% off .
This wash-off face treatment is wonderful if your skin is irritated or a little broken out. The aloe calms it down and evens out the redness. It also works well if you’ve got a bit of a sunburn. Both green tea and matcha have antioxidants that can infuse life back into your skin giving it the glow it deserves. All you do is leave it on for about ten minutes then gen t ly wash it off. I like to use it on Monday and Friday as a treat to bookend my week. K-beauty is where it’s at and this product falls in line with that. And you will get your money’ s worth because this tub will last you a while .
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theroot--2020-07-16--Will Whoever Left Their Crazy Racist Uncle in the White House, Come Get Him. He’s Tweeting Again

The president of people who believe that ketchup is spicy knows that barring Russian interference , a Twitter hack or some other form of espionage , his best chance to stay in the White House is to use Twitter to create fear and pandemonium , so he is doing just that .
Around noon Wednesday , before the president punched a baby goat ( which I believe is called a goatee ) in the face and directly before he cracked and ate an ostrich egg raw , he reportedly tweeted that “ Joe Biden and the Radical Left want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bail , Abolish Suburbs , Abolish the 2nd Amendment – and Abolish the American Way of Life.
” I say “ reportedly ” because the words are all spelled correctly , the comma placement seems to be OK and there is no overuse of exclamation marks , which is usually a dead giveaway that the tweet has , in fact , been written by Trump .
There are the random capitalizations of “ Police , ” “ Bail , ” etc .
so I must say “ reportedly.
” And because Trump is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who turns out to be a racist sheet cake , he ended his tweet with the ominous : “ No one will be SAFE in Joe Biden ’ s America !
” Bitch , no one is safe now .
Not even white people , whom Trump adores .
“ He ’ ll pop out of his basement every once in a while to say ‘ Defund the police !
’ ” Gidley claimed .
“ Our jobs aren ’ t safe , families aren ’ t safe , and our American way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden is waging war on all three.
” In case you are too young to have seen the racist movies of the 1990s like B.A.P.S .
or Rocky V , ( I have no idea if Rocky V is racist , but I know that no one has seen this so I should be safe ) stoking white fear is right out of the racist ’ s playbook .
The next chapter is “ Black Men Will Have Sex With Your Sacred White Women.
” Be prepared for a Trump tweet that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he will make February 11 “ Black Penis Day .
”

The president of people who believe that ketchup is spicy knows that barring Russian interference, a Twitter hack or some other form of espionage, his best chance to stay in the White House is to use Twitter to create fear and pandemonium, so he is doing just that.
Around noon Wednesday, before the president punched a baby goat (which I believe is called a goatee) in the face and directly before he cracked and ate an ostrich egg raw, he reportedly tweeted that “Joe Biden and the Radical Left want to Abolish Police, Abolish ICE, Abolish Bail, Abolish Suburbs, Abolish the 2nd Amendment – and Abolish the American Way of Life.” I say “ reportedly” because the words are all spelled correctly, the comma placement seems to be OK and there is no overuse of exclamation marks, which is usually a dead giveaway that the tweet has, in fact, been written by Trump. There are the random capitalizations of “Police,” “Bail,” etc. so I must say “ reportedly.”
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And because Trump is nothing if not a racist dog whistle who turns out to be a racist sheet cake, he ended his tweet with the ominous: “No one will be SAFE in Joe Biden’s America!”
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Bitch, no one is safe now. Not even white people, whom Trump adores.
Trump campaign national press secretary Hogan Gidley delivered a similar message on Trump’s OnlyFans site, Fox News.
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“He’ll pop out of his basement every once in a while to say ‘Defund the police!’” Gidley claimed. “Our jobs aren’t safe, families aren’t safe, and our American way of life is not safe ... Joe Biden is waging war on all three.”
In case you are too young to have seen the racist movies of the 1990s like B.A.P.S. or Rocky V, (I have no idea if Rocky V is racist, but I know that no one has seen this so I should be safe) stoking white fear is right out of the racist’s playbook. The next chapter is “Black Men Will Have Sex With Your Sacred White Women.” Be prepared for a Trump tweet that will claim that if Biden is elected, he will make February 11 “Black Penis Day.”
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Clearly I’m joking. O r am I?


theroot--2020-07-16--British Vogue Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful Says He Was Racially Profiled by a Security Guard Whil

British Vogue Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful Says He Was Racially Profiled by a Security Guard While Entering His Office

Every so often , we ’ re forced to utter some variation of the phrase , “ This is still happening in [ insert contemporary year ] ?
” Whether it ’ s the consistent racism in an idealistic ( and non-existent ) post-racial society or the fact that we ’ re still experiencing “ firsts ” in Black history , we ’ re continuously reminded just how much further we have to go , despite celebrating the progress we ’ ve made along the way .
This all brings me to British Vogue Editor-in-Chief , Edward Enninful .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader recounted an incident in which a security guard racially profiled him by instructing Enninful to enter the UK headquarters office via the loading dock .
“ Today I was racially profiled by a security guard whilst entering my work place , ” Enninful tweeted .
“ As I entered , I was instructed to use the loading bay .
Just because our timelines and weekends are returning to normal , we can not let the world return to how it was .
Change needs to happen now.
” In an Instagram post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ moved quickly to dismiss the security guard ” and per CNN , the parent company confirmed the security guard was subsequently “ placed under investigation by their employer.
” “ When will this change ?
Been happening in UK for so long ... so sorry you had to go through that !
!
Don ’ t let it deter you .
Stay STRONG , ” longtime friend Naomi Campbell commented on his social media post .
“ It just goes to show that sometimes it doesn ’ t matter what you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life : The first thing that some people will judge you on is the colour of your skin , ” Enninful concluded .
On that same note , we ’ ve had countless discussions about respectability politics and how it does not protect you from any aspect of racism in life or in death .
I mean , even the Black man who once held the highest position in the nation ( and the Black woman by his side ) experienced his fair share of blatant racism .
This idea absolutely applies to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a leader of a leading fashion magazine , yet none of that protects him from the micro- and macro-aggressions Black folks of all levels experience every day .
With his appointment as British Vogue ’ s Editor-in-Chief in 2017 , he became the first Black editor in the elite fashion bible ’ s 101-year history .
One .
Hundred .
And .
One .
Years .
“ Today ’ s consumer wants more than garments on a page and shopping lists ( though you must never go shopping without Vogue ’ s definitive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his very first editor ’ s letter for the magazine ’ s December 2017 issue .
“ Fashion is a conversation , the continual dialogue between you , the Vogue reader , and the times we live in , fusing fashion with art , politics and society .
These days , that conversation does not end with the magazine .
I have been a champion for digital and social media content for more than a decade , and am excited for the next stage.
” As Enninful said then and reinforced this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Whatever we once thought as “ normal ” pre-pandemic isn ’ t what we ’ ll be stepping into on the other side .
Accountability must happen .
Change must happen .
No excuses .

Tonja Renée Stidhum on The Glow Up, shared by Tonja Renée Stidhum to The Root

Every so often, we’re forced to utter some variation of the phrase, “This is still happening in [insert contemporary year]?”
Whether it’s the consistent racism in an idealistic (and non-existent) post-racial society or the fact that we’re still experiencing “firsts” in Black history, we’re continuously reminded just how much further we have to go, despite celebrating the progress we’ve made along the way. This all brings me to British Vogue Editor-in-Chief, Edward Enninful.
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On Wednesday, the magazine’s masthead leader recounted an incident in which a security guard racially profiled him by instructing Enninful to enter the UK headquarters office via the loading dock.
“Today I was racially profiled by a security guard whilst entering my work place,” Enninful tweeted. “As I entered, I was instructed to use the loading bay. Just because our timelines and weekends are returning to normal, we cannot let the world return to how it was. Change needs to happen now.”
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In an Instagram post, Enninful confirmed parent company Condé Nast “moved quickly to dismiss the security guard” and per CNN, the parent company confirmed the security guard was subsequently “placed under investigation by their employer.”
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“When will this change? Been happening in UK for so long ... so sorry you had to go through that!! Don’t let it deter you. Stay STRONG,” longtime friend Naomi Campbell commented on his social media post.
“It just goes to show that sometimes it doesn’t matter what you’ve achieved in the course of your life: The first thing that some people will judge you on is the colour of your skin,” Enninful concluded.
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On that same note, we’ve had countless discussions about respectability politics and how it does not protect you from any aspect of racism in life or in death. I mean, even the Black man who once held the highest position in the nation (and the Black woman by his side) experienced his fair share of blatant racism. This idea absolutely applies to Enninful’s situation. He is a leader of a leading fashion magazine, yet none of that protects him from the micro- and macro-aggressions Black folks of all levels experience every day.
With his appointment as British Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief in 2017, he became the first Black editor in the elite fashion bible ’s 101-year history. One. Hundred. And. One. Years.
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“Today’s consumer wants more than garments on a page and shopping lists (though you must never go shopping without Vogue’s definitive edit),” Enninful wrote in his very first editor’s letter for the magazine’s December 2017 issue. “Fashion is a conversation, the continual dialogue between you, the Vogue reader, and the times we live in, fusing fashion with art, politics and society. These days, that conversation does not end with the magazine. I have been a champion for digital and social media content for more than a decade, and am excited for the next stage.”
As Enninful said then and reinforced this week, this is a “continual dialogue.” Whatever we once thought as “normal” pre-pandemic isn’t what we’ll be stepping into on the other side. Accountability must happen. Change must happen. No excuses.


theroot--2020-07-16--In a Sports World Built on Stars, the WNBA Is Giving a Masterclass on How Not to Treat Its Own Playe

In a Sports World Built on Stars, the WNBA Is Giving a Masterclass on How Not to Treat Its Own Players

Stop me if you ’ ve heard this before , but the WNBA isn ’ t doing particularly great .
Prior to COVID-19 ruining everyone ’ s lives , attendance was abysmal—the WNBA had it ’ s lowest attendance in league history in 2018 and drew even smaller crowds in 2019—and the league has long been criticized for its meager wages ( that require even its superstars to play overseas during the offseason ) , embarrassing accommodations and a host of other issues not befitting of some of the most talented and influential athletes in the entire world .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professional sports leagues are built on the backs of superstars , and with Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi in the twilight of their careers while Maya Moore is off doing the Lord ’ s work , the average sports fan has no idea who most of these WNBA players even are—except for Elena Delle Donne .
Since arriving in the league in 2013 , Delle Donne has collected two league MVP trophies , has been named a six-time WNBA All-Star , has made First Team All-NBA four times and won her first WNBA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she ’ s been holding down the league , and to the average sports fan , she is the league .
She ’ s the one selling tickets .
She ’ s the one fans come to see .
So why in the hell is the WNBA so intent on dogging this poor woman out ?
For those out the loop , Donne and the WNBA have been embroiled in a bitter standoff regarding her availability for this upcoming season .
Last time I checked , the coronavirus is kind of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about playing is completely warranted—especially considering the fact that she ’ s been battling Lyme disease since 2008 .
As a result , she was understandably flagged as high risk for both contracting and experiencing complications from COVID-19 and her doctor formally requested that she sit out this season .
But instead of being understanding and compassionate , considering the havoc that this virus has unleashed on the planet already , the WNBA pulled the dick move of the century and denied her request to opt-out from playing .
“ The independent panel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high-risk cases have advised that I ’ m not high risk , and should be permitted to play in the bubble , ” Delle Donne said in a statement .
“ I love my team , and we had an unbelievable season last year , and I want to play !
But the question is whether or not the WNBA bubble is safe for me.
” And the fact that the WNBA is literally putting her life on the line by forcing her to choose between playing and potentially catching COVID-19 or staying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her livelihood , despite her medical status , is beyond foul .
As a reminder , we ’ re not talking about some fringe player here .
We ’ re talking about the face of the league .
Now is this a ploy to boost TV ratings when the WNBA resumes play next week ?
I have no idea .
But I do know that Della Donne is so upset by the league ’ s decision that she penned an open letter addressing the issue .
“ I take 64 pills a day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s slowly killing me , ” she wrote .
“ Longterm , taking that much medicine on that regular of a regimen is just straight-up bad for you .
[ ... ] Taking 64 pills a day is the only way to keep my condition under any sort of control .
It ’ s the only way to keep myself healthy enough to play the game that I love—healthy enough to do my job and earn the paycheck that supports my family.
” She then goes on to explain her feelings about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that “ it would be impossible to keep COVID-19 out of the bubble entirely.
” “ I ’ m now left with two choices : I can either risk my life….. or forfeit my paycheck .
Honestly ?
That hurts , ” she wrote .
“ It hurts a lot .
And maybe being hurt just makes me naive .
And I know that , as athletes , we ’ re not really supposed to talk about our feelings .
But feelings are pretty much all I have left right now .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I don ’ t have the desire to go to war with the league on this .
And I can ’ t appeal.
” Again , we ’ re talking about the face of the league !
Could you imagine the NBA treating LeBron this way ?
Or the NFL pulling this shit with Patrick Mahomes ?
It ’ s hard not to feel like misogyny didn ’ t factor into the WNBA ’ s decision .
It ’ s also difficult not to be filled with rage knowing that these WNBA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league that clearly could give less than a shit about them—despite these women continuously revolutionizing the sport .
The same women that will be wearing the names of Black women killed at the hands of police on their jerseys this season—while NBA players will draw far more fanfar e for wearing nebulous phrases like “ Listen ” and “ Peace ” —shovel their towering bodies into coach class flights while players like James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo fly in charter jets with twice the legroom .
It ’ s ridiculous .
And if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league with the respect and admiration that it deserves , it can start by extending the same to its own players .

Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but the WNBA isn’t doing particularly great.
Prior to COVID-19 ruining everyone’s lives, attendance was abysmal—the WNBA had it’s lowest attendance in league history in 2018 and drew even smaller crowds in 2019—and the league has long been criticized for its meager wages (that require even its superstars to play overseas during the offseason), embarrassing accommodations and a host of other issues not befitting of some of the most talented and influential athletes in the entire world.
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These issues are magnified by the fact that professional sports leagues are built on the backs of superstars, and with Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi in the twilight of their careers while Maya Moore is off doing the Lord’s work, the average sports fan has no idea who most of these WNBA players even are—except for Elena Delle Donne.
Since arriving in the league in 2013, Delle Donne has collected two league MVP trophies, has been named a six-time WNBA All-Star, has made First Team All-NBA four times and won her first WNBA championship last season. Suffice to say, she’s been holding down the league, and to the average sports fan, she is the league.
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She’s the one selling tickets. She’s the one fans come to see.
So why in the hell is the WNBA so intent on dogging this poor woman out?
For those out the loop, Donne and the WNBA have been embroiled in a bitter standoff regarding her availability for this upcoming season. Last time I checked, the coronavirus is kind of a big fucking deal, so her apprehension about playing is completely warranted—especially considering the fact that she’s been battling Lyme disease since 2008.
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As a result, she was understandably flagged as high risk for both contracting and experiencing complications from COVID-19 and her doctor formally requested that she sit out this season. But instead of being understanding and compassionate, considering the havoc that this virus has unleashed on the planet already, the WNBA pulled the dick move of the century and denied her request to opt-out from playing.
“The independent panel of doctors the league appointed to review high-risk cases have advised that I’m not high risk, and should be permitted to play in the bubble,” Delle Donne said in a statement. “I love my team, and we had an unbelievable season last year, and I want to play! But the question is whether or not the WNBA bubble is safe for me.”
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SPOILER WARNING: It’s not, Elena.
And the fact that the WNBA is literally putting her life on the line by forcing her to choose between playing and potentially catching COVID-19 or staying home, not being compensated and jeopardizing her livelihood, despite her medical status, is beyond foul.
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As a reminder, we’re not talking about some fringe player here. We’re talking about the face of the league.
Now is this a ploy to boost TV ratings when the WNBA resumes play next week? I have no idea. But I do know that Della Donne is so upset by the league’s decision that she penned an open letter addressing the issue.
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“I take 64 pills a day, and I feel like it’s slowly killing me,” she wrote. “Longterm, taking that much medicine on that regular of a regimen is just straight-up bad for you. [...] Taking 64 pills a day is the only way to keep my condition under any sort of control. It’s the only way to keep myself healthy enough to play the game that I love—healthy enough to do my job and earn the paycheck that supports my family.”
She then goes on to explain her feelings about the WNBA’s decision and being told that “it would be impossible to keep COVID-19 out of the bubble entirely.”
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“I’m now left with two choices: I can either risk my life….. or forfeit my paycheck. Honestly? That hurts,” she wrote. “It hurts a lot. And maybe being hurt just makes me naive. And I know that, as athletes, we’re not really supposed to talk about our feelings. But feelings are pretty much all I have left right now. I don’t have NBA player money. I don’t have the desire to go to war with the league on this. And I can’t appeal.”
Again, we’re talking about the face of the league! Could you imagine the NBA treating LeBron this way? Or the NFL pulling this shit with Patrick Mahomes?
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It’s hard not to feel like misogyny didn’t factor into the WNBA’s decision. It’s also difficult not to be filled with rage knowing that these WNBA players make such tremendous sacrifices for a league that clearly could give less than a shit about them—despite these women continuously revolutionizing the sport.
The same women that will be wearing the names of Black women killed at the hands of police on their jerseys this season—while NBA players will draw far more fanfar e for wearing nebulous phrases like “Listen” and “Peace”—shovel their towering bodies into coach class flights while players like James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo fly in charter jets with twice the legroom.
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It’s ridiculous. And if the WNBA wants fans to treat its league with the respect and admiration that it deserves, it can start by extending the same to its own players.


theroot--2020-07-16--Here Are The Best Deals From Nordstrom Rack's Home Goods Sale

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Nordstrom Rack is coming through with a dope home sale where most items are 25% off their original list price. Luckily, I sifted through to give you an overview of the best deals that are going on right now. Let’s get to it:
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theroot--2020-07-16--Pro-Virus Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Overrides Local Mask Orders, Hopes Trump Swipes Right on Him

Georgia Gov .
Brian Kemp ( R ) is not only a thief , but he ’ s also a pro-virus idiot who has given in to the politicization of masks—literally the smallest thing we can do to try and keep the virus from spreading—and has overridden local municipalities across the state that wanted to make mask mandatory .
Yes , Brian Kemp , the man who literally kept Georgia from Stacey Abrams greatness , [ Managing Editor Genetta : Stacey Abrams is still great .
Fuck Kemp . ]
is not only allowing masks to be voluntary but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Trump !
Look at me , am I doing it right ?
” which prevents local governments ( like Atlanta , where Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms had just made masks mandatory ) from enforcing masks laws .
The Hill notes that some 15 local governments across the state had made masks mandatory to stop the spread of COVID-19 , the Van Jones of viruses .
Because Kemp is a stone-cold bitch who would love nothing more than for the president to cradle him like a newborn baby , he ’ s changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and visitors “ to wear face coverings as practicable ” when in public except when eating , drinking or exercising outdoors .
“ Previous executive orders—and now this order—state no local action can be more or less restrictive than ours .
We have explained that local mask mandates are unenforceable .
The Governor continues to strongly encourage Georgians to wear masks in public , ” Broce tweeted .
The news of Kemp ’ s pro-virus , draconian , tyrannical governing comes on the heels of Bottoms ’ announcement that both she and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was a place that refused to follow logic and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ’ s guidelines , reopened too soon and then ignored all expert health recommendations , which could show Kemp just how fucking stupid he ’ s being .
What ’ s that , Oklahoma ?
You need someone to hold your beverage ?
Oklahoma Gov .
Kevin Stitt announced Wednesday that he is the first governor to test positive for coronavirus .
“ I want to use my story to remind Oklahomans that if you aren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you to get tested , ” said Stitt , who added that despite testing positive for the virus he ’ s still not considering a statewide mask mandate as of now , CNN reports .
WTF is wrong with you people ?
It ’ s as if you all take showers and don ’ t wash your legs .
“ The city of Tulsa has experienced a recent surge in coronavirus cases following President Donald Trump ’ s rally there on June 20 , at which Stitt was present without a facial covering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the hill that Republican officials want to die on , literally , allowing others to die as well , to appease a grown man-baby in the White House .
It ’ s as if they take showers without washcloths .

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is not only a thief, but he’s also a pro-virus idiot who has given in to the politicization of masks—literally the smallest thing we can do to try and keep the virus from spreading—and has overridden local municipalities across the state that wanted to make mask mandatory.
Yes, Brian Kemp, the man who literally kept Georgia from Stacey Abrams greatness, [Managing Editor Genetta: Stacey Abrams is still great. Fuck Kemp.] is not only allowing masks to be voluntary but he issued an executive order titled “Hey, Trump! Look at me, am I doing it right?” which prevents local governments (like Atlanta, where Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms had just made masks mandatory) from enforcing masks laws.
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The Hill notes that some 15 local governments across the state had made masks mandatory to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Van Jones of viruses.
Because Kemp is a stone-cold bitch who would love nothing more than for the president to cradle him like a newborn baby, he’s changed the mandatory order to strongly encourage residents and visitors “to wear face coverings as practicable” when in public except when eating, drinking or exercising outdoors.
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Candice Broce, a spokesperson for Kemp, called local orders “unenforceable.”
“Previous executive orders—and now this order—state no local action can be more or less restrictive than ours. We have explained that local mask mandates are unenforceable. The Governor continues to strongly encourage Georgians to wear masks in public,” Broce tweeted.
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The news of Kemp’s pro-virus, draconian, tyrannical governing comes on the heels of Bottoms’ announcement that both she and her husband contracted the coronavirus.
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If only there was a place that refused to follow logic and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines, reopened too soon and then ignored all expert health recommendations, which could show Kemp just how fucking stupid he’s being.
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What’s that, Oklahoma? You need someone to hold your beverage?
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Wednesday that he is the first governor to test positive for coronavirus.
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“I want to use my story to remind Oklahomans that if you aren’t feeling well, we want you to get tested,” said Stitt, who added that despite testing positive for the virus he’s still not considering a statewide mask mandate as of now, CNN reports.
WTF is wrong with you people? It’s as if you all take showers and don’t wash your legs.
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“The city of Tulsa has experienced a recent surge in coronavirus cases following President Donald Trump’s rally there on June 20, at which Stitt was present without a facial covering,” CNN notes.
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And this is the hill that Republican officials want to die on, literally, allowing others to die as well, to appease a grown man-baby in the White House. It’s as if they take showers without washcloths.


theroot--2020-07-16--Newly Released Body-Camera Footage of George Floyd’s Death Reportedly Shows Callous Disregard for Hi

Newly Released Body-Camera Footage of George Floyd’s Death Reportedly Shows Callous Disregard for His Well-Being

Every piece of new evidence released to the public surrounding the death of George Floyd reveals the disregard many cops have for Black life as well as how Black people are immediately perceived as criminal .
For the first time , police body camera footage has been made available for in-person viewing and what that footage shows is that Floyd ’ s very humanity was barely even considered while he was in police custody .
Last week , The Root reported on the release of audio transcripts taken from the body cameras of former officers J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are charged with aiding and abetting murder in the second-degree for helping Derek Chauvin restrain Floyd in a way that allegedly caused his death .
Those transcripts show that Floyd repeatedly told officers he couldn ’ t breathe and that he pleaded for his life because he knew he was about to die .
He also repeatedly expressed to officers his claustrophobia , anxiety and trauma stemming from past interactions with police officers .
What the transcripts didn ’ t show that the video footage does , is that Floyd ’ s voice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he begged for mercy and apologized to officers over and over again for the frantic state he was in .
It also revealed that mere seconds went by between the moment Lane approached Floyd , to the moment he stuck a gun in Floyd ’ s face .
Finally , the video reveals that Chauvin ’ s knee may have been placed on Floyd ’ s neck for longer than what ’ s been previously reported and that , not only did Floyd repeatedly say the words , “ I can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be his very last words .
CNN reports that the video—which hasn ’ t been released to the public but was made available for in-person viewing by appointment only—was filed into evidence last week by Lane ’ s attorney , who submitted it to back a motion to dismiss the charges against Lane arguing that the footage shows Lane repeatedly asked Chauvin if Floyd should be repositioned to avoid “ excited delirium.
” But , according to CNN , the video also shows that , after speaking with the Cup Foods clerk who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Floyd tried to pay for goods with a fake $ 20 bill , Lane immediately went over to Floyd ’ s car , knocked on his window with his flashlight startling Floyd , then , seconds later , pointing his gun at Floyd and shouting at him to “ Put your fucking hands up right now !
” All of that happened within 36 seconds of him leaving the clerk to approach his suspect .
Around three minutes into the video , Floyd is forcibly pulled from the car as officers struggle to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleaded with officers while sobbing as they attempt to walk him to the squad car .
The video seen by CNN shows that a big struggle ensues when officers Lane and Kueng attempt to put Floyd in the squad car .
Kueng is physically trying to push Floyd in the car as Lane goes around to the other side of the vehicle and reaches in to try and pull him as Floyd is yelling throughout .
This is the first “ I can ’ t breathe ” we hear from Floyd through what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Floyd falls out on Lane ’ s side and it ’ s at this point the other officers , Thao and Chauvin , show up on video , and then Chauvin , Kueng , and Lane work to restrain Floyd .
This is when Floyd falls to the familiar location seen in the cell phone video , and about 11 minutes and 23 seconds into Lane ’ s body camera Chauvin ’ s knee goes on Floyd ’ s neck .
Floyd has been cuffed for nearly 8 minutes now and while already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Floyd ’ s neck , shifting his torso from an upright position into a curling down motion .
Around 16 minutes into the footage , Floyd ’ s last words are heard , “ Man , I can ’ t breathe.
” Paramedics are seen with Floyd a little over 9 minutes after the knee went on Floyd ’ s neck , and a minute later Floyd ’ s limp , completely motionless body is loaded into the ambulance .
According to NBC News , there are discrepancies between what prosecutors reported the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Floyd ’ s neck to be and what the time stamp on the video shows .
Prosecutors initially reported that Floyd ’ s neck was under Chauvin ’ s knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds—a length of time that became a rallying cry for activists , demonstrators and even comedian Dave Chappelle—then , weeks later , they changed that length of time to seven minutes and 46 seconds .
But NBC reports that the video shows that time was closer to 9½ minutes .
Another thing that the video reportedly shows—and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made abundantly clear—is that , even in his panicked state , Floyd made every attempt to cooperate with the officers ’ orders to the best of his ability .
The two officers lead Floyd across the street toward the squad car , search his pockets and then try to convince him to sit down in the squad .
Floyd tells them that he just got over COVID-19 , that he ’ s claustrophobic and has anxiety .
Floyd begs the officers not to put him in the back , at one point telling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad if they let him count to three .
A man on the street tells Floyd , “ You can ’ t win , ” and that he should just get in the car .
Floyd responds , “ I ’ m not trying to win.
” About a minute later , Kueng tries to push Floyd into the squad while Lane pulls him from the other side .
Floyd is splayed across the back seat , frantic and yelling .
At least twice while being forced into the squad , Floyd says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” and tells the officers he ’ ll lie on the ground instead .
According to CNN , a “ coalition of media companies ” filed a motion Monday calling for the video evidence to be fully released to the public and for media companies to be allowed to publish it .

Every piece of new evidence released to the public surrounding the death of George Floyd reveals the disregard many cops have for Black life as well as how Black people are immediately perceived as criminal. For the first time, police body camera footage has been made available for in-person viewing and what that footage shows is that Floyd’s very humanity was barely even considered while he was in police custody.
Last week, The Root reported on the release of audio transcripts taken from the body cameras of former officers J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas K. Lane—two of the three officers who are charged with aiding and abetting murder in the second-degree for helping Derek Chauvin restrain Floyd in a way that allegedly caused his death. Those transcripts show that Floyd repeatedly told officers he couldn’t breathe and that he pleaded for his life because he knew he was about to die. He also repeatedly expressed to officers his claustrophobia, anxiety and trauma stemming from past interactions with police officers.
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What the transcripts didn’t show that the video footage does, is that Floyd’s voice can be heard becoming increasingly weak as he begged for mercy and apologized to officers over and over again for the frantic state he was in. It also revealed that mere seconds went by between the moment Lane approached Floyd, to the moment he stuck a gun in Floyd’s face. Finally, the video reveals that Chauvin’s knee may have been placed on Floyd’s neck for longer than what’s been previously reported and that, not only did Floyd repeatedly say the words, “I can’t breathe,” but those happened to be his very last words.
CNN reports that the video—which hasn’t been released to the public but was made available for in-person viewing by appointment only—was filed into evidence last week by Lane’s attorney, who submitted it to back a motion to dismiss the charges against Lane arguing that the footage shows Lane repeatedly asked Chauvin if Floyd should be repositioned to avoid “excited delirium.”
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But, according to CNN, the video also shows that, after speaking with the Cup Foods clerk who called officers to the scene alleging that Floyd tried to pay for goods with a fake $20 bill, Lane immediately went over to Floyd’s car, knocked on his window with his flashlight startling Floyd, then, seconds later, pointing his gun at Floyd and shouting at him to “Put your fucking hands up right now!” All of that happened within 36 seconds of him leaving the clerk to approach his suspect.
From CNN:
Around three minutes into the video, Floyd is forcibly pulled from the car as officers struggle to handcuff him. This was after he pleaded with officers while sobbing as they attempt to walk him to the squad car. The video seen by CNN shows that a big struggle ensues when officers Lane and Kueng attempt to put Floyd in the squad car. Kueng is physically trying to push Floyd in the car as Lane goes around to the other side of the vehicle and reaches in to try and pull him as Floyd is yelling throughout. This is the first “I can’t breathe” we hear from Floyd through what sounded like a gargled breath. Eventually Floyd falls out on Lane’s side and it’s at this point the other officers, Thao and Chauvin, show up on video, and then Chauvin, Kueng, and Lane work to restrain Floyd. This is when Floyd falls to the familiar location seen in the cell phone video, and about 11 minutes and 23 seconds into Lane’s body camera Chauvin’s knee goes on Floyd’s neck. Floyd has been cuffed for nearly 8 minutes now and while already restrained Chauvin appears to increase pressure on Floyd’s neck, shifting his torso from an upright position into a curling down motion. Around 16 minutes into the footage, Floyd’s last words are heard, “Man, I can’t breathe.” Paramedics are seen with Floyd a little over 9 minutes after the knee went on Floyd’s neck, and a minute later Floyd’s limp, completely motionless body is loaded into the ambulance.
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According to NBC News, there are discrepancies between what prosecutors reported the length of time Chauvin held his knee on Floyd’s neck to be and what the time stamp on the video shows. Prosecutors initially reported that Floyd’s neck was under Chauvin’s knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds—a length of time that became a rallying cry for activists, demonstrators and even comedian Dave Chappelle—then, weeks later, they changed that length of time to seven minutes and 46 seconds. But NBC reports that the video shows that time was closer to 9½ minutes.
Another thing that the video reportedly shows—and a thing the transcripts released last week made abundantly clear—is that, even in his panicked state, Floyd made every attempt to cooperate with the officers’ orders to the best of his ability.
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From NPR:
The two officers lead Floyd across the street toward the squad car, search his pockets and then try to convince him to sit down in the squad. Floyd tells them that he just got over COVID-19, that he’s claustrophobic and has anxiety. Floyd begs the officers not to put him in the back, at one point telling them he’ll get into the squad if they let him count to three. A man on the street tells Floyd, “You can’t win,” and that he should just get in the car. Floyd responds, “I’m not trying to win.” About a minute later, Kueng tries to push Floyd into the squad while Lane pulls him from the other side. Floyd is splayed across the back seat, frantic and yelling. At least twice while being forced into the squad, Floyd says, “I can’t breathe,” and tells the officers he’ll lie on the ground instead.
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According to CNN, a “coalition of media companies” filed a motion Monday calling for the video evidence to be fully released to the public and for media companies to be allowed to publish it.


theroot--2020-07-16--Fatal Affair: Nia Long and Omar Epps Discuss Hollywood 20 Years Later—Has It Changed?

A lot can happen in 20 years .
On the flip side , those two decades can also shine a light on how much hasn ’ t changed .
The Root sat down with Nia Long and Omar Epps , two Black actors who dominated the ’ 90s and are reuniting in Netflix ’ s new thriller , Fatal Affair .
The synopsis of the film , via Netflix : In Fatal Affair , Ellie and David haven ’ t seen each other in 20 years and in real life , Long and Epps haven ’ t starred in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Deep .
So , we thought this would be a great opportunity to reflect on the industry given their respective tenure .
“ What made this film important to me when I read it and to have Omar join me in this was we have such a loyal fanbase and something magical happened in the 90s , ” Long , who scored her first producer credit with this film , noted .
“ The 90s is when everything fantastic happened .
That culture of the 90s will never repeat itself in the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changed for the better for the most part , but , it really is the simple fact there ’ s a thousand TV channels now , ” Epps added .
“ It ’ s just so many more outlets , so we have to keep pushing on .
We can ’ t just have 1 Tyler Perry , we need a hundred Tyler Perrys .
We can ’ t have 1 Will Packer , we need 100 Will Packers.
” Long has also been outspoken about the wage gap and the fight for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she spoke about it at a Hollywood Foreign Press Association event , so we decided to follow-up on that , especially given the timely topic of how Black women are being erased in all facets within society .
“ Women are in a great position right now to speak up , to push forward and to stay true to what they believe , ” Long said .
“ Black women , especially—I ’ m still looking for justice for Breonna Taylor [ ... ] and I ’ m expecting that .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complicated , but here ’ s my theory—if the unions are required to have diversity on every set , from the actors to the producers to the behind-the-scenes , that will open up and create more opportunity .
The only reason why we don ’ t have more leadership and a larger voice in this industry is because of the lack of opportunity.
” Fatal Affair is currently streaming on Netflix .

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