theroot--2020-11-13--There’s Some Good News in This House: Megan Thee Stallion’s Debut Album Is Coming Soon!

Extra , extra—read all about the hot girl good news !
Megan Thee Stallion is coming with something big this month !
Thursday morning started like any other ( which is still not “ regular ” in 2020 ) , and then this happened : “ Good morning Hotties tune in @ 1 pm PST for the GOOD NEWS , ” Meg teased alongside a photo where she ’ s holding what seemed like her cover story in a print newspaper .
Could it be a dope-ass editorial spread ?
Could it be a new project ?
New single ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Not an EP , Meg ’ s debut album is finally coming !
“ THROUGH SUCH A ROUGH YEAR I FELT LIKE WE COULD ALL USE A LIL ’ GOOD NEWS , ” she excitedly wrote in a Twitter caption , also announcing that pre-sales started at midnight on Thursday .
It has been a rough year for the world—and Meg , as well .
The rising star has gone through a lot , having healed from a gunshot wound ( according to Meg , caused by Tory Lanez ) as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that followed her claims .
But , the artist took the phrase “ nevertheless , she persisted ” and ran with it , because not only did she persevere through it all , but she continued to uplift Black women along the way , loudly .
“ It ’ s ridiculous that some people think the simple phrase “ Protect Black women ” is controversial , ” Meg wrote in a recent op-ed for the New York Times .
“ We deserve to be protected as human beings .
And we are entitled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of mistreatment and neglect that we suffer.
” But , Meg is doing nothing but thriving right now .
Right after her debut album is released , she ’ ll also be performing at the 2020 American Music Awards—and now it looks like we ’ ll hear some of her new cuts .
As for this upcoming project , we assume Meg is about to bring that fire , because well ... she ’ s a hot girl !
Hell , even the cover artwork is pretty damn brilliant and strategic , featuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in support of the artist .
Seriously , imagine your copy written on Meg ’ s ass .
Iconic .
Good News drops on Nov. 20 and you can pre-order a hot copy now right here .

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

Extra, extra—read all about the hot girl good news! Megan Thee Stallion is coming with something big this month!
Thursday morning started like any other (which is still not “regular” in 2020), and then this happened:
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“Good morning Hotties tune in @ 1 pm PST for the GOOD NEWS,” Meg teased alongside a photo where she’s holding what seemed like her cover story in a print newspaper.
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Could it be a dope-ass editorial spread? Could it be a new project? New single? Nope! A whole-ass new album. Not an EP, Meg’s debut album is finally coming!
“THROUGH SUCH A ROUGH YEAR I FELT LIKE WE COULD ALL USE A LIL’ GOOD NEWS,” she excitedly wrote in a Twitter caption, also announcing that pre-sales started at midnight on Thursday.
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It has been a rough year for the world—and Meg, as well. The rising star has gone through a lot, having healed from a gunshot wound (according to Meg, caused by Tory Lanez) as well as having to deal with the outright misogynoir that followed her claims. But, the artist took the phrase “nevertheless, she persisted” and ran with it, because not only did she persevere through it all, but she continued to uplift Black women along the way, loudly.
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“It’s ridiculous that some people think the simple phrase “Protect Black women” is controversial,” Meg wrote in a recent op-ed for the New York Times. “We deserve to be protected as human beings. And we are entitled to our anger about a laundry list of mistreatment and neglect that we suffer.”
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That part.
But, Meg is doing nothing but thriving right now. Right after her debut album is released, she’ll also be performing at the 2020 American Music Awards—and now it looks like we’ll hear some of her new cuts.
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As for this upcoming project, we assume Meg is about to bring that fire, because well...she’s a hot girl! Hell, even the cover artwork is pretty damn brilliant and strategic, featuring actual clippings of articles and op-eds written in support of the artist.
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Seriously, imagine your copy written on Meg’s ass. Iconic.
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Good News drops on Nov. 20 and you can pre-order a hot copy now right here.


theroot--2020-11-12--Shop Early Black Friday Deals on Apple, LEGO, Ray-Bans, and Instant Pot in Amazon’s Holiday Dash Sal

Shop Early Black Friday Deals on Apple, LEGO, Ray-Bans, and Instant Pot in Amazon’s Holiday Dash Sale

Prime Day might be done , but the savings haven ’ t stopped .
Amazon ’ s Holiday Dash sale collects all sorts of bargains from across the site , from headphones to smartphones , toys , candy , DNA tests , and plenty more .
Each day brings new deals , and we ’ ll be updating this space daily to bring you the best of the sales in the weeks ahead .
Whether you ’ re starting your holiday shopping early or just want to keep an eye out for serious savings , be sure to check back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an Instant Pot Ultra Even if you already have more than enough kitchen devices handy , the Instant Pot is one more than you might appreciate .
These multi-function gadgets are pressure cookers , slow cookers , steamers , egg cookers , and more , plus they keep a pretty compact footprint .
Right now , you can get a 6qt Instant Pot Ultra for $ 100 or an 8qt version for $ 110 at Amazon , a savings of up to 39 % depending on model .
If you need a home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ savings on top Apple laptops and desktops .
The last-gen , Intel-powered MacBook Air—replaced this week by a new version running Apple ’ s own chips—is now $ 150 off , selling for $ 850 .
Note that the full savings is reflected at checkout .
Meanwhile , you can get the same savings on a 27-inch iMac desktop with a huge 5K screen , now selling for $ 1,650 .
It can be difficult to know exactly what breed your dog is , especially if you have a rescue , and even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mark .
Luckily , just as there are home DNA tests for humans , now there are the same for pups .
Grab the Embark DNA breed identification kit for 25 % off today , or the breed ID and health screening kit for 32 % off at Amazon .
Save Up to 50 % off Ray-Ban and Oakley Sunglasses If you want some hot shades to get you through the cool months ahead and beyond , scope out Amazon ’ s big deal today .
Dozens of sunglasses from Ray-Ban and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with many marked down up to 50 % off the list price .
Check out the full selection .
Right now , you can save $ 49 off the list price of the larger 44mm version of the new Apple Watch SE in black .
The SE doesn ’ t have all of the same health sensors as the full-blooded Apple Watch Series 6 , plus it lacks the always-on display , but it ’ s more than $ 100 less and otherwise is pretty comparable .
And right now , you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clip the coupon on the page Sure to be one of the top games this holiday for kids and families on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One , Crash Bandicoot 4 : It ’ s About Time delivers a charming update to the classic platform-action series , two decades after the last core entry .
It ’ s on sale for $ 20 off the list price on both consoles right now , so snag it while it ’ s cheap !
Just clip the coupon on the product listing to take advantage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the price of Apple ’ s premium AirPods Pro wireless earbuds right now .
They have a redesigned fit and rubberized tips for added comfort , and pack fuller sound alongside active noise canceling smarts .
The case is also wirelessly chargeable , making it easy to toss it on a charging pad to ensure your ‘ Pods are always ready to rock .
While the required LEGO Super Mario starter set is still full-price at $ 60 , you can save 20 % on several of the expansion sets at Amazon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Plant Power Slide expansion , Mario ’ s House and Yoshi expansion , and Toad ’ s Treasure Hunt expansion , among others .
If you ’ re building up your collection of these cool , digitally-augmented sets , now ’ s the time to stock up .
Looking for a no-contact thermometer ?
FACEIL ’ s infrared forehead thermometer is just $ 20 at Amazon right now , a savings of $ 6 .
This handy device measures someone ’ s temperature at a distance of a few centimeters or less , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids , and infants alike .
If you ’ re willing to invest a bit more cash , an OLED TV can seriously impress with its deeper black levels and dazzling contrast over typical LCD sets .
This LG CX 55 ” 4K HDR set is an excellent option , and right now it ’ s down to $ 1,397 on Amazon—a 30 % savings .
Save nearly half-off the regular price of Bio Bidet ’ s SlimEdge toilet attachment , which easily hooks up to your existing throne with no plumbing necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fuss .
Save on toilet paper and get a more refreshing finish by adding a bidet attachment to your toilet .
Save Up to 40 % off Le Creuset Cookware Le Creuset ’ s cast iron cookware and stoneware is serious business and it commands serious prices , as well .
Luckily , Amazon has a bunch of it on deep discount right now , including 40 % off of an Enameled Cast Iron Signature Sauteuse Oven , now $ 180 , plus a cast iron grill pan for $ 100 and $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Andrew Hayward on Roundups, shared by Quentyn Kennemer to The Root

Black Friday weekend hit a little different this year, and for your sake and everyone’s, we hope you did all of your deals shopping online. Luckily, retailers far and wide served up fantastic deals all weekend long, and they’re not stopping.
We’ve seen loads of great Cyber Monday deals, ranging from cheap earbuds and bath towels to PS4 games, cookware, apparel, cosmetics, and more. Here are some of the best deals around right now, updated daily through the rest of this weekend to bring even more can’t-miss bargains.
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This isn’t a deal in terms of price, but if you’re still looking to secure a Nintendo Switch before Christmas, Amazon has the standard console with red and blue Joy-Con controllers up for grabs at $300. It’s currently listed as being in stock on December 15 as of this writing, although that’s sure to change as people snap ‘em up.
Meanwhile, Best Buy has the newly-announced Fortnite Wildcat Bundle in stock, which comes with a specially-branded console along with the free-to-play game pre-downloaded on the system, plus 2,000 V-Bucks and exclusive in-game content. That’s also $300. And lastly, it won’t ship until January, but Amazon also has the adorable Animal Crossing-themed Switch console available for purchase at regular price.
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Amazon has a big Cyber Monday sale on smartphones that includes models from a variety of brands and is mostly focused on budget-friendly hardware. But there are a few big discounts on flagship phones here, too.
Standouts include the new OnePlus 8T for $630, a $120 savings from the list price, as well as the higher-end OnePlus 8 Pro for $750—that’s $250 off. Other bargains include the Moto G Power for $175, Google Pixel 3a XL for $299, and even a Tracfone Apple iPhone 7 for $130. Check out the full deal listing for several sub-$100 phones, as well.
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Got a Nintendo Switch or is someone you love getting it as a holiday gift? If you haven’t already played Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Party, they’re two of the must-play multiplayer gems on the console. And right now, Target is slashing $40 off the combined price for these hits with this discounted bundle. Now that’s a heck of a deal.
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JACHS NY dropped prices up to 70% off for Black Friday, but the deals are even more serious for Cyber Monday, with items now up to 90% off without a coupon or code. JACHS NY primarily specializes in men’s apparel and accessories, but also has a handful of women’s pieces in the mix. Whether you’re looking to stock up for winter or grab some cheap bargains for the rest of the year, now’s the time to save big.
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Looking for affordable wireless earbuds that won’t break the bank? You won’t find a much better deal than Mpow’s M5 wireless earbuds for just $30 at Amazon right now. This deal is exclusively for Prime members, mind you, and you’ll have to clip the coupon and use code D3O7SXCN at checkout. These earbuds have a strong 4.4-star rating at Amazon and deliver up to 6 hours of battery life per charge, with an additional 36 hours of charge available in the case.
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If you grew up in a certain era (say, the early-to-mid ‘90s), then you might remember these classic Tiger Electronics handheld video games. They were cheap, featured great licenses, and were a fun way to kill some time. Well, they’re back: these X-Men and Transformers games have been revived exactly as they were back when, and right now they’re $10 each at Amazon. Stuff one of these in a nostalgic fan’s stocking.
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If your dull blades aren’t slicing through proteins like butter these days, then it might be time for a kitchen upgrade. Luckily, Macy’s has these color-coded Cuisinart knives for just $15 right now, a savings of $25. You get five stainless steel blades here, each with a cover for safe storage, ranging from a lil’ 3.5” paring knife up to an 8” chef’s knife.
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Get your game on from essentially anywhere with the Acer Nitro 5, a notebook primed for high-quality PC gaming. This portable beast has an Intel Core i5 chip alongside a powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, plus the 15.6” screen has a smooth 144Hz refresh rate and there’s a hefty 1TB hard drive here and a speedy 256GB SSD alongside too. It’s $300 off the list price at Walmart right now.
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If it’s high time to upgrade your entertainment center, especially ahead of the long winter ahead, then scope out this massive deal on a massive Samsung 4K TV from Best Buy. Right now, you can save $600 off the list price of this 82” Class 8 set, which will look super crisp in Ultra HD glory. Whether paired with a new game console or even just for streaming Netflix, it’s bound to be a beauty. Just make sure you have something large enough to hold it!
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Apple’s latest Macs are powered by its own brand new M1 chips, which are shockingly more powerful than the old Intel-driven models. Amazingly, you can already save $100 off the list price of either the base 256GB or larger 512GB models of the super-thin MacBook Air, which are now $899 and $1,149 respectively at Adorama. They’re significantly more powerful than the old Air laptops, making them more capable options for content creation.
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If your old artificial tree isn’t looking the part anymore, or if you’re finally ready to be done with buying a real tree each year, KingSo is offering discounts on fake Christmas trees at Amazon. A 7.5-foot tree is $60 when you clip the coupon on the page and use promo code KINGSO456G at checkout. A snow-flecked version of the same tree comes out to $72 when you clip the coupon and put in the same code.
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AirPods-like wireless earbuds don’t have to break the bank or even stress your wallet much at all. Amazon has these Boltune wireless earbuds for $26 right now, a savings of $14 from the already-low list price. They have a 4.5-star rating from Amazon customers and provide about 4 hours of playback per charge, with another 34 hours’ worth of charges available in the case.
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Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is an incredible value, delivering 100+ playable games for Xbox One/Series X/Series S and PC players, including all of the company’s own big first-party games and lots of other gems large and small. It’s usually $15 a month, which includes an Xbox Live Gold subscription, but right now Target is offering a three-month subscription card for a mere $20. Check it out now if you haven’t, or add extra time to keep gaming through the winter.
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If you need a cheap and easy way to transform a “dumb” TV into a smart one, Amazon’s Fire TV Stick Lite can do the trick. This tiny lil’ stick plugs right into an HDMI port and provides easy access to streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Amazon’s own video offerings. It comes with a remote, too, and is marked down 40% to just $18 right now.
Looking for something that can hit 4K resolution? The Fire TV Stick 4K is also 40% off at $30 today.
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Home ownership may seem forever out of reach for some of us, but right now you can bestow such a wondrous gift on your feline friend(s) for a mere $39 from Chewy. FRISCO’s 33” faux fur cat tree and condo has a couple of cubbies, a big laying platform at the top, and a dangly ball to bat around. The full savings will show up in your cart.
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Paper Mario: The Origami King was one of the standout releases in a relatively quiet year for the Nintendo Switch, so if you didn’t check it out earlier in 2020, now’s the time to dive in. This role-playing adventure is currently $10 off at Amazon—a rare discount indeed.
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If you have a die-hard Dragon Ball fan on your list, then you can ensure an enormous grin on their face this holiday with the Dragon Ball Z Complete Box Set. Currently half off the list price from Amazon, this set comes with 26 (!) paperback books that tell the entire saga—and thankfully without the added filler of the anime adaptation.
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If sitting all the time at your home desk isn’t doing any favors for your back, then you might want to consider upgrading to a standing desk. Flexispot’s adjustable desk converts from sitting to standing heights with the simple buttons, and right now Amazon is slashing $100 off the list price. Reap the potential health benefits with this affordable standing setup. Just clip the coupon on the page to snag the savings.
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If you need a beautiful new screen for your stay-at-home cinematic exploits, check out this Sony X800H 65-inch 4K HDR set. This LED display is sure to be a stunner, and would undoubtedly pair well with the new PlayStation 5… or Xbox Series X or S, even. Save $202 at Amazon.
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Looking for one of those infrared thermometers that scans someone’s temperature without actually touching their forehead? You’re in luck: Amazon has iHealth’s forehead thermometer for just $20 , a 6 0% savings over the list price, when you clip the coupon.
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Some might scoff at the idea of an adult cruising around on an electric scooter, but we bet you’d feel pretty boss roaming around town on this thing. Segway’s Ninebot ES4 electric kick scooter is a premium model and priced accordingly, but right now it’s $270 off the list price — that’s just $500 at Amazon right now.
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If you’ve been curious about Apple’s famed wireless earbuds but didn’t want to pay full price, here’s your chance: Amazon has the AirPods for just $110 right now. That’s a $49 savings off the regular list price. Or you can snag the version with a wirelessly-chargeable case for $140, which is $59 off list. In either case, you get compact ‘buds that charge within the case, pair easily with iOS devices and Macs (but work with others too), and last up to 5 hours per charge.
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Snag one of the season’s hottest new video games for the adventurer in your family. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla shifts the action to the Viking conquest of England, with dazzling terrain, brutal action, and captivating storytelling. Right now, you can save $10 off the list price on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, or Xbox (works on Xbox Series X/S or Xbox One) at Amazon.
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If you’re looking to bring the Amazon Alexa voice assistant into your home, whether it’s for the first time or you’re expanding into new rooms and spaces, now’s the time. Amazon is offering up to 60% off various models, including $30 off the brand new globe-shaped Echo, $21 off the smaller new Echo Dot, and half-off the screen packing Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8.
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Right now is a rough time for spotty home Wi-Fi connectivity, especially for those of us working from home and doubly so for those of us with kids doing remote learning. If your old Wi-Fi router isn’t cutting it anymore, consider an Eero mesh router. These handy whole-home systems use multiple access points to blanket your entire space with seamless, smooth internet access. Right now, Amazon has multiple sets and devices for 20% off the list price.
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Snag the heart of your next gaming rig with this 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9900K Coffee Lake processor, which is marked down $230 right now from the original list price at Newegg. Along with a powerful chip for your new desktop, you’ll also get an Intel software bundle—valued at $150—which has creativity and productivity tools alongside some in-game goodies for titles like Fortnite and Auto Chess.
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Rev up your next quiet afternoon or evening with a LEGO Speed Champions building kit. These officially-licensed sets let you create blocky recreations of iconic sports cars and other rides, including the McLaren Senna, Ferrari F40 Competizione, and Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0, along with many others, and several sets are marked down 20% right now at Amazon.
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If you need a better streaming solution for Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, or any of your other favorite services, why not snag a Roku? The company’s most popular devices are on sale right now, with the Roku Ultra down to $69 (from $100), the Roku Streaming Stick+ for just $30 (down from $50), and the Roku Premiere for $24 (usually $40). They all have 4K video support, but otherwise have various features.
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The Always Pan is a recent cookware sensation: a well-designed, attractive, multi-function ceramic non-stick pan that can potentially replace all of the old pots and pans in your kitchen. Whether braising, steaming, frying, boiling, and more, it’s a super-handy addition that includes a modular lid, steaming basket and colander, easy-pour spouts, and beech wood spatula with a built-in rest. It’s not cheap, but right now you can save $50 off the list price directly from Our Place with the promo code SUPERSALE. Some color options won’t ship until late December, however, so be sure to check if you need it sooner.
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Secure virtual private network (VPN) service into early 2023 with this great NordVPN Black Friday bargain. You’ll save 68% off the regular price for two years of service, and then they’ll toss in another three free months on top of that. All told, you’ll get 27 months of VPN service for just $89 right now, and the popular provider has 5,400+ global servers to connect through and lets you use up to six simultaneous devices.
Use promo code 4STUDENT at checkout + mail-in rebate
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Save $300 total off of a powerful MSI GL75 Leopard 17.3-inch gaming laptop at Newegg right now with this promotion. This beast has a 10th-gen Intel Core i7 chip with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card, 16GB RAM, a 1TB hard drive, and 512GB SSD. There’s $100 instant savings and the promo code 4STUDENT will knock another $100 off, and then the last $100 savings comes via a mail-in rebate (don’t forget!).


theroot--2020-11-13--Macy's Fires up Early Black Friday Deals With Countertop Appliances for $8, After Rebate

Whether you 're celebrating with your loved ones in person or from a distance , The Inventory staff is dedicated to spreading holiday cheer with the top gifts to ring in the season—and maybe a few good deals to snatch up for yourself .
It 's okay , your secret 's safe with us .
Bella Stainless Steel Waffle Maker | $ 8 After Rebate | Macy ’ s Bella Nonstick Electric Griddle | $ 8 After Rebate | Macy ’ s Bella Stainless Steel Toaster Oven | $ 8 After Rebate | Macy ’ s Bella Nonstick Electric Panini @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Macy ’ s Bella 13330 Rocket Blender Set | $ 8 After Rebate | Macy ’ s Bella Round Nonstick Electric Skillet | $ 8 After Rebate | Macy ’ s Macy ’ s is ringing in the season a little earlier this year , kicking things off with a sale on Bella small kitchen appliances bound to relieve your wallet of any unwanted stress in the holiday shopping months .
Make waffles with your swamp-residing ogre friend in this stainless steel waffle iron for 55 % off the list price , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the form under the Special Offers tab and mail it in to claim your rebate—fear not , Nathan for You fans , you won ’ t have to climb to the top of a mountain to secure this prize .
In fact , if you wanted , you could revamp your entire kitchen for just $ 48 , assuming you ’ re game to send in a sextet of forms .
Level up your breakfast game with a 10.5 x 20 '' nonstick electric griddle , keep your bread nice and toasty with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve your work-from-home lunches with an electric panini grill , drink your fruits and veggies with a 12-piece 13330 Rocket blender set , and whip up something quick for dinner with a 12 '' round nonstick electric skillet .
However casual your cooking , however tight your budget , Macy ’ s is bringing the heat with the kitchenware to beat .

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

Countertop Appliances | $8 After Rebate | Macy’s
Macy’s is ringing in the season a little earlier this year, kicking things off with a sale on small kitchen appliances bound to relieve your wallet of any unwanted stress in the holiday shopping months. Make waffles with your swamp-residing ogre friend in this stainless steel waffle iron for 55% off the list price, then save even more when you fill out the form under the Special Offers tab and mail it in to claim your rebate—fear not, Nathan for You fans, you won’t have to climb to the top of a mountain to secure this prize.
In fact, if you wanted, you could revamp your entire kitchen for just $48, assuming you’re game to send in a sextet of forms. Level up your breakfast game with a 10.5 x 20" nonstick electric griddle, keep your bread nice and toasty with a four-slice stainless steel convection oven, improve your work-from-home lunches with an electric panini grill, drink your fruits and veggies with a 12-piece 13330 Rocket blender set, and whip up something quick for dinner with a 12" round nonstick electric skillet.
Need a morning boost? This Black & Decker 12-cup coffee maker delivers your daily dose of caffeine for the price of a grande latte at Starbucks, probably. As a straightforward alternative to Bella’s Rocket blender set, Black & Decker’s 10-speed blender promises the comfort of simplicity at no extra cost. I recently picked up this blender myself, and I have to say it gets the job done. As an amateur mixologist, an ordinary blender like this is much more effective at crushing ice than the more nutrition-focused options.
And for those who want to eat rice that doesn’t suck, now’s you chance to buy the damn rice cooker on the cheap.
However casual your cooking, however tight your budget, Macy’s is bringing the heat with the kitchenware to beat.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey on 11/13/2020 and updated with new information on 11/24/2020.


theroot--2020-11-13--Update Your Closet From Home With These Nordstrom Sales

The best Nordstrom sales for November 2020 are here .
Though the Anniversary Sale has long passed , Nordstrom bargains never really stop .
Right now , you can find thousands of items on sale across every department , whether it ’ s women ’ s , men ’ s , or children ’ s fashion , home goods , cosmetics and skincare , and plenty more .
Nordstrom has free shipping and free returns , too , so take a chance on something new : you might end up loving it .
Get set for winter with this warm-looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is made from a wool blend bouclé fabric .
It has an asymmetrical front and a funnel neck , and is currently 38 % off the list price in both black and blush color options .
Better yet , this kids graphic tee is 50 % off the list price right now , and available across toddler , little , and big boy sizes .
At 40 % off , this crossbody leather bag is a timeless accessory with color options available in black , grey clay , and red rosewood .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essentials but not so big the shopper ends up overpacking and experiencing shoulder fatigue .
This purse is accented with a gold zipper to keep you looking sleek while ensuring that nothing slips out accidentally .
Step up your kitchen game with this beautiful sauteuse pan , guaranteed to bring any culinary savant to their knees .
Produced by the famed French foundry Le Creuset , this pan was made from enameled cast iron , a material widely recognized for its reliability .
Each 30x54in bath towel is promised to be incredibly soft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these towels get even better with time .
As of this writing , just the white version is shown in stock , but hopefully additional colors ( like this blue ) come back in .
Grab a few in your preferred color out of the six options offered , which include white , grey , and teal .
Save 40 % on this light and versatile Barbour Bowden quilted jacket , which is made from a durable quilted microfiber tech fabric .
With a stylish fit and just a smidge of extra room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is good-looking outerwear that ’ ll keep you warm through autumn .
The holidays can mean an uptick in roasting meats for some families , and if you ’ re one of them , then it might be high time for a roasting pan upgrade .
Viking ’ s 3-ply mirror finish pan can take up to 25 pounds of meat and fits across two burners for browning and gravy preparation , plus it comes with a nonstick rack and carving set .
Save $ 70 right now at Nordstrom .
Halogen ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % off right now at Nordstrom .
Accordion-style pleats all around give it a unique “ swish and sway , ” according to the listing , and Nordstrom has it in a few different styles ( albeit with varying size availability as of this writing ) .
Step up ( no , higher ! )
with these thick Marc Fisher cork-wedge platform shoes , which are billed as having a retro allure .
On top of that , you can pick these out in five different colors , and all of them are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 150 list price .
Mom jeans have incredibly become stylish ( your perspective may vary ) , and now mom jean shorts are the next logical step .
Available in light blue , these Topshop mom shorts are $ 14 off .
This article was originally published by Molly Horan on 04/07/2020 and updated by Juliana Clark on 11/13/2020 .

Molly Horan and Juliana Clark on Roundups, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Featured Deal: Coach Marlow Leather Crossbody Bag | $195
The best Nordstrom sales of September 2021 are here.
G et price matching on select styles from top brands, including AllSaints, Theory, Paige, and Rag & Bone with an ultimate discount of up to 25% off.
To expedite your online shopping process, Kinja Deals has compiled a list of its favorite products for both men and women.
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Looking for a new blouse to go back to the office in? Try this flowy Nordstrom V-Neck Tank Top. It’s a versatile tank that comes in a variety of colors. Note that the dipped neckline is cut in the front and the back.
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The Kut From the Kloth Donna High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans is a sleek skinny jeean that can be dressed up or down depending on where you’re going. With a five-pocket style, this product also comes with a zip fly button closure . It’s made from cotton, recycled polyester, as well as rayon and spandex.
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Get the perfect jacket for summer nights by cashing in on the BlankNYC Faux Leather Jacket with Removable Hood. This counterculture chic product can block out chilly weather while also looking fashionable. And as a bonus, you can feel good that an animal wasn’t hard to make this cute fashion item.
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There’s a reason why Ray-Ban’s Wayfarer style is a classic! Not only are they effortlessly cool, but they go with a wide range of styles. The crystal lenses offer 100% UV protection and can be dressed up or down, suiting wherever you’re going.
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Make sure the guy in your life is looking slick with the Ted Baker London Tortila Slim Fit Tipped Pocket Polo. Made of modal and cotton, this polo is super soft but isn’t so delicate that it can’t be machine washed! Its short-sleeve style makes it a great option for the summer. Note that this shirt is considered an extra slim fit.
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Ready to hit the town for the last days of warm weather? Try this BP. Babydoll Crinkle Camisole. This product is made from a great textured knit and is available in a rust orange color. It has adjustable straps and is nine inches in length from the center front .
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Tired of denim? Switch it up with the Peter Millar Ultimate Sateen Five-Pocket Pants. It’s made from a blend of cotton and modal, so it could be a great summer alternative to jeans. This pair has a classic cut and is comfortable for sitting for extended periods of time.
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Who doesn’t love a chino? With a clean and versatile cut, the Treasure & Bond Ballard Slim Fit Chino Pants are easy to love. They’re tapered below the knee to give you a great silhouette. Plus, when you shop from Treasure & Bond, Nordstrom will donate 2.5% of its net sales to organizations that empower youth experiencing homelessness.
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T his Rag & Bone Retro Runner Sneaker features a vintage style that has a serrated tread for a refined look. Feel good knowing that the upper is made from 100% post consumer plastic bottles, so you can reduce your carbon footprint . The removable EVA footbed is cushioned and has arch support.
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I don’t know about you, but I am seriously feeling Coach’s handbag game! Like the Marlow Leather Crossbody Bag. Available in yellow and black, this purse will add the perfect dash of style to your going-out look. It has dual interior compartments, one zip pocket, and eight card slots. And this purse is made from calf leather, so it will always feel super soft.
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--2020-11-14--Louisiana Pediatrician Accused of Punching and Using N-Word While Verbally Assaulting Black Woman St

Louisiana Pediatrician Accused of Punching and Using N-Word While Verbally Assaulting Black Woman Student

A Louisiana pediatrician was arrested in Baton Rouge Wednesday and charged with punching and verbally assaulting a Black student-athlete at Southern University .
KATC 3 reports that 54-year-old Shane McKinney , a pediatrician at Our Lady of the Lake Children ’ s Hospital in Baton Rouge , has been charged with simple battery after he was questioned by police about an alleged racially motivated attack on a 22-year-old Black woman near Louisiana State University .
McKinney ’ s LinkedIn profile describes him as a physician specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending at OLOL Children ’ s Hospital .
His name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Our Lady of the Lake , but the page has been removed from the hospital ’ s site .
According to the LinkedIn profile , McKinney has degrees from LSU , the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Georgia Institute of Technology .
The student was punched in the chest and verbally assaulted , Baton Rouge Police told us yesterday .
A spokesman confirmed last night that the n-word allegedly was used against the victim , who was identified as a Southern University student athlete by Southern ’ s athletic director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photo of the man accused of assaulting her Tuesday afternoon , the agency received multiple tips about a particular individual whose name the department declined to release , The Advocate reports .
The victim ’ s name hasn ’ t been released , but NBC News reports that she is on Southern University ’ s track team and was walking along the lakes near the LSU campus Monday at about 6:55 p.m. when a man punched her in the chest and verbally assaulted her , according to Sgt .
L ’ Jean McKneely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The suspect quickly ran away from the area after the incident occurred , ” McKneely said in a statement accompanied by a photo of McKinney , NBC reports .
Roman Banks , the athletic director at Southern University—a historically Black college—said in a statement that the school believes the attack was “ racially motivated ” and that school officials are “ wholly and completely focused on on the safety and wellbeing of our student athletes.
” McKinney was released on his own recognizance from East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Wednesday , @ @ @

A Louisiana pediatrician was arrested in Baton Rouge Wednesday and charged with punching and verbally assaulting a Black student-athlete at Southern University.
KATC 3 reports that 54-year-old Shane McKinney, a pediatrician at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, has been charged with simple battery after he was questioned by police about an alleged racially motivated attack on a 22-year-old Black woman near Louisiana State University.
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From KATC:
McKinney’s LinkedIn profile describes him as a physician specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending at OLOL Children’s Hospital. His name appears in search engines as a physician at Our Lady of the Lake, but the page has been removed from the hospital’s site. According to the LinkedIn profile, McKinney has degrees from LSU, the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Georgia Institute of Technology. The student was punched in the chest and verbally assaulted, Baton Rouge Police told us yesterday. A spokesman confirmed last night that the n-word allegedly was used against the victim, who was identified as a Southern University student athlete by Southern’s athletic director last night. After police released a photo of the man accused of assaulting her Tuesday afternoon, the agency received multiple tips about a particular individual whose name the department declined to release, The Advocate reports.
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The victim’s name hasn’t been released, but NBC News reports that she is on Southern University’s track team and was walking along the lakes near the LSU campus Monday at about 6:55 p.m. when a man punched her in the chest and verbally assaulted her, according to Sgt. L’Jean McKneely Jr. of the Baton Rouge Police Department.
“The suspect quickly ran away from the area after the incident occurred,” McKneely said in a statement accompanied by a photo of McKinney, NBC reports.
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Roman Banks, the athletic director at Southern University—a historically Black college—said in a statement that the school believes the attack was “racially motivated” and that school officials are “wholly and completely focused on on the safety and wellbeing of our student athletes.”
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McKinney was released on his own recognizance from East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Wednesday, NBC reports.


theroot--2020-11-13--Why Are Y'all Like This? GoAuto Insurance CEO Apologizes for Calling Kamala Harris a 'Hoe'

At this point , it is neither shocking nor surprising that those on the right are spending a fair amount of time lodging sexist and/or racist attacks against Vice President-elect Kamala Harris .
It ’ s like a sport to them .
Just in the past month or so , Harris has been called an “ insufferable lying bitch ” and had it suggested that Joe Biden only picked her as his running mate because she has “ a black pussy ” ( that last one came from a white woman , because white women are always gon na white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harris even had her name mocked by a Senate colleague , David Perdue ( R-Ga. ) , who , I will remind you , is facing a runoff election on Jan. 5 against Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff .
I truly hope Georgia comes through and votes this turd out of office .
Anyhoo , the latest clown to do the walkback of shame is GoAuto Insurance founder and CEO Greg Tramontin , known throughout Louisiana as “ Greg the GoAuto Guy , ” who apologized on Wed nesday after calling Harris a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he meant “ ho , ” but maybe Trump supporters have sex with garden tools ?
It wouldn ’ t surprise me . )
“ Trump was doing it for all the right reasons .
He loved this country .
It was in trouble , ” he wrote in a now-deleted Facebook post , according to the Advocate .
“ ( He ) doesn ’ t need this , unlike power hungry Joe and the hoe !
” When Tramontin ’ s post was discovered and shared by a Black community activist , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was just a joke !
” card but admitted his words were “ obviously inappropriate.
” “ But now I ask myself , why ?
Why did I think , for even a second , that this was something to express ?
” Tramontin said in a statement , the Advocate notes .
“ I have to be honest that I was caught up in the deep political divide and the toxic rhetoric that this country has been living in for the past several years .
My words were hurtful .
I sincerely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” It never ceases to amaze me how willing people are to fuck up their bag just to run out here and show the world how sexist and/or racist they are by sharing a quip about someone who is about to become the most powerful woman in America .
Gary Chambers , the activist who shared Tramontin ’ s comments , called on the CEO to step down , especially given the strong Black customer base GoAuto enjoys because of its cheaper rates .
“ This is just an indication of how divided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country right now , ” Chambers said , according to the Advocate .
“ Regardless of where you stand politically , this is a woman who has ascended to the second highest office in the land .
A Black woman who has done things in no way to indicate that she is a ho.
” The denigration of women in positions of power—particularly women of color—has always been a matter of routine in this country .
From AOC to forever first lady Michelle Obama—who was compared to a number of primates while she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still being called a man by those on the right—female political figures have had to face the worst of what this country has to offer , all while still being required to do their jobs at a higher level than any man , which makes Harris ’ ascent into the second-highest office in the land even more remarkable .
And all those who hate her for it will just have to fucking deal with it .

At this point, it is neither shocking nor surprising that those on the right are spending a fair amount of time lodging sexist and/or racist attacks against Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. It’s like a sport to them.
Just in the past month or so, Harris has been called an “insufferable lying bitch” and had it suggested that Joe Biden only picked her as his running mate because she has “a black pussy” (that last one came from a white woman, because white women are always gonna white women when given the chance.). Harris even had her name mocked by a Senate colleague, David Perdue (R-Ga.), who, I will remind you, is facing a runoff election on Jan. 5 against Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff. I truly hope Georgia comes through and votes this turd out of office.
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Anyhoo, the latest clown to do the walkback of shame is GoAuto Insurance founder and CEO Greg Tramontin, known throughout Louisiana as “Greg the GoAuto Guy,” who apologized on Wed nesday after calling Harris a “hoe.” (I’m sure he meant “ho,” but maybe Trump supporters have sex with garden tools? It wouldn’t surprise me.)
“Trump was doing it for all the right reasons. He loved this country. It was in trouble,” he wrote in a now-deleted Facebook post, according to the Advocate. “(He) doesn’t need this, unlike power hungry Joe and the hoe!”
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When Tramontin’s post was discovered and shared by a Black community activist, Tramontin tried to play the “It was just a joke!” card but admitted his words were “obviously inappropriate.”
“But now I ask myself, why? Why did I think, for even a second, that this was something to express?” Tramontin said in a statement, the Advocate notes. “I have to be honest that I was caught up in the deep political divide and the toxic rhetoric that this country has been living in for the past several years. My words were hurtful. I sincerely apologize. This is my wakeup call.”
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It never ceases to amaze me how willing people are to fuck up their bag just to run out here and show the world how sexist and/or racist they are by sharing a quip about someone who is about to become the most powerful woman in America.
Gary Chambers, the activist who shared Tramontin’s comments, called on the CEO to step down, especially given the strong Black customer base GoAuto enjoys because of its cheaper rates.
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“This is just an indication of how divided we are as a community and a country right now,” Chambers said, according to the Advocate. “Regardless of where you stand politically, this is a woman who has ascended to the second highest office in the land. A Black woman who has done things in no way to indicate that she is a ho.”
The denigration of women in positions of power—particularly women of color—has always been a matter of routine in this country. From AOC to forever first lady Michelle Obama—who was compared to a number of primates while she lived in the White House and is still being called a man by those on the right—female political figures have had to face the worst of what this country has to offer, all while still being required to do their jobs at a higher level than any man, which makes Harris’ ascent into the second-highest office in the land even more remarkable. And all those who hate her for it will just have to fucking deal with it.


theroot--2020-11-13--The Essential Sneakerhead Starter Pack, According to Outfitgrid's Dennis Todisco

Even if you aren ’ t one of his 87,000 Instagram followers , there ’ s a good chance you ’ re familiar with Dennis Todisco ’ s work .
You just might not realize it .
He ’ s hardly the first person to take a picture of his outfit and post it to social media , but as the mind behind @ OutfitGrid , one of the most prominent fashion pages on Instagram with 775,000 followers , he ’ s forever changed the way guys go about sharing their outfits on the internet .
The simplistic , layout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fit of the day has completely changed the landscape of menswear on social media .
In fact , there ’ s a good chance your favorite clothing store has modeled their marketing aesthetic from the community Todisco has built through his following .
We had the chance to catch up with Todisco on all things sneakers and streetwear , and even talked about the brands in the sneaker and streetwear space that have found a way to give back to their community over the course of the last year .
My Best Pickup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was a small part of the team that launched Nike SNKRS .
It ’ s funny now how culturally relevant it ’ s become and also how I ’ m using weekly as a consumer .
Like most people reading this , I don ’ t always hit on the big releases .
I did , however , get very lucky on these Tom Sachs Mars Yards .
Of course , now they resell for astronomical numbers ( $ 4k+ ) , so that was really cool to get them at retail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wouldn ’ t have them in the rotation if it wasn ’ t for SNKRS.
” My Go-To Resale Site : All Of Them !
“ Honestly like , it depends on the shoe .
I really do like the whole research of it .
If it ’ s something I really want I might see if any followers or friends can hook me up if they got an extra pair .
If I have to , I ’ ll do the rounds on eBay , Stadium Goods , GOAT , StockX , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and see who has the best price.
” “ If we want to get technical : good lighting definitely plays a factor .
I know not everyone has access to great natural light , but there ’ s definitely ways to hack that without even having to buy something ; I ’ ve seen a lot of creative Outfitgrids that have been shot outdoors , in a yard , driveway , street , or deck .
As for surfaces , I ’ ve seen people use everything from photo paper , to tiles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve even seen some people go so far as to using light kits , but when I started shooting the first Outfitgrids , I was using an iPhone 4 , which is super primitive compared to the cameras we now ... so you probably have everything you need already to make a great Outfitgrid in your pocket .
At the end of the day , it ’ s more about sharing your fit , your style , and putting it out there for the world to see .
Have fun with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ KITH , mostly for the KITH Treats , haha .
Not going to lie , I was skeptical before first trying it , but honestly , it ’ s better than ( and I don ’ t say this lightly , because I also love this place ) Milk B ar ’ s ice cream.
” The Sneaker I Can ’ t Believe I Spent *That* Much Money On : “ Back in 2009 , I dropped $ 500 on the black and pink Yeezy 1s when they first came out on eBay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember having a bit of a knot in my stomach from paying that much for a shoe .. .
but I knew I couldn ’ t miss out .
Like the Mars Yard , that shoe is now worth roughly $ 4k .
No regrets.
” “ Going back to high school , I was buying a new pair of white AF1 's way too frequently .
Not necessarily a regret , as it ’ s one of the best designs of all time , but in retrospect , I look more at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stocks or cards I could have bought instead ( Apple stock was under a dollar a share ! )
.
But yeah , that was a sign of the times .
AF1s reigned supreme ( and still do , but we have so many more choices ) .
The older I ’ ve gotten , the more I ’ ve realized to just buy and wear what you love .
Actually wear the shoes you have and don ’ t worry too much about whatever trend is happening at the moment.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birkenstocks a lot .
Those are super comfortable and so easy to slide off and on .
I ’ m not leaving my apartment much these days , so they ’ re perfect for running downstairs to grab the mail or run quick errands.
” “ I ’ m still running that first Off-White Presto drop from 2017 , I love those—the black ones with the yellowed sole , those are sick.
” “ The Union Jordan 4s in the ‘ Guava ’ colorway are another one I ’ ve been wearing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insane.
” “ And then I always keep a Jordan 1 in rotation , you know , it ’ s like Choose Your Character in Street Fighter .
Lately it ’ s been the 2001 ‘ Bred.
’ I love the red on those.
” “ Dover Street Market recently had an awesome initiative with When We All Vote .
They launched a series of collaborative products with their top brands to raise awareness with consumers and put forth a call to action to vote .
It ’ s been powerful to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equality .
Brands such as Stussy , Awake , Born x Raised , Infinite Archives , John Elliot Co. , and many many others continue to push forth strong social messaging and fundraising through their brilliant designs .
The election just ended , we won , but things aren ’ t going to change overnight .
There ’ s still a ton of work to do ahead .
It ’ s one small piece , but it ’ s cool that I ’ m able to leverage a platform like Outfitgrid to continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important to our community and hopefully educate consumers at the same time .
Better days ahead .
”

Tres Dean on The Inventory, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Even if you aren’t one of his 87,000 Instagram followers, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with Dennis Todisco’s work. You just might not realize it. He’s hardly the first person to take a picture of his outfit and post it to social media, but as the mind behind @OutfitGrid, one of the most prominent fashion pages on Instagram with 775,000 followers, he’s forever changed the way guys go about sharing their outfits on the internet. The simplistic, layout and design-driven approach to showing off your fit of the day has completely changed the landscape of menswear on social media. In fact, there’s a good chance your favorite clothing store has modeled their marketing aesthetic from the community Todisco has built through his following.
We had the chance to catch up with Todisco on all things sneakers and streetwear, and even talked about the brands in the sneaker and streetwear space that have found a way to give back to their community over the course of the last year.
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“Years ago, I was a small part of the team that launched Nike SNKRS. It’s funny now how culturally relevant it’s become and also how I’m using weekly as a consumer. Like most people reading this, I don’t always hit on the big releases. I did, however, get very lucky on these Tom Sachs Mars Yards. Of course, now they resell for astronomical numbers ($4k+), so that was really cool to get them at retail ($200). I probably wouldn’t have them in the rotation if it wasn’t for SNKRS.”
My Go-To Resale Site: All Of Them!
“Honestly like, it depends on the shoe. I really do like the whole research of it. If it’s something I really want I might see if any followers or friends can hook me up if they got an extra pair. If I have to, I’ll do the rounds on eBay, Stadium Goods, GOAT, StockX, I’ll check all of them and see who has the best price.”
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My Must-Have for Outfitgrid-Quality Photos: Good Lighting
“If we want to get technical: good lighting definitely plays a factor. I know not everyone has access to great natural light, but there’s definitely ways to hack that without even having to buy something; I’ve seen a lot of creative Outfitgrids that have been shot outdoors, in a yard, driveway, street, or deck. As for surfaces, I’ve seen people use everything from photo paper, to tiles, to rugs to wooden floors.
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I’ve even seen some people go so far as to using light kits, but when I started shooting the first Outfitgrids, I was using an iPhone 4, which is super primitive compared to the cameras we now ... so you probably have everything you need already to make a great Outfitgrid in your pocket. At the end of the day, it’s more about sharing your fit, your style, and putting it out there for the world to see. Have fun with it.”
My Favorite Brick & Mortar Retail Location: KITH
“I love going to KITH, mostly for the KITH Treats, haha. Not going to lie, I was skeptical before first trying it, but honestly, it’s better than (and I don’t say this lightly, because I also love this place ) Milk B ar’s ice cream.”
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The Sneaker I Can’t Believe I Spent *That* Much Money On: Nike Air Yeezy 1
“Back in 2009, I dropped $500 on the black and pink Yeezy 1s when they first came out on eBay, and at that time, I remember having a bit of a knot in my stomach from paying that much for a shoe .. . but I knew I couldn’t miss out. Like the Mars Yard, that shoe is now worth roughly $4k. No regrets.”
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“Going back to high school, I was buying a new pair of white AF1's way too frequently. Not necessarily a regret, as it’s one of the best designs of all time, but in retrospect, I look more at the opportunity cost and think about the stocks or cards I could have bought instead (Apple stock was under a dollar a share!). But yeah, that was a sign of the times. AF1s reigned supreme (and still do, but we have so many more choices). The older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve realized to just buy and wear what you love. Actually wear the shoes you have and don’t worry too much about whatever trend is happening at the moment.”
My Quarantine Sneaker Lineup
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“I’ve been rocking the Stussy Birkenstocks a lot. Those are super comfortable and so easy to slide off and on. I’m not leaving my apartment much these days, so they’re perfect for running downstairs to grab the mail or run quick errands.”
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“I’m still running that first Off-White Presto drop from 2017, I love those—the black ones with the yellowed sole, those are sick.”
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“The Union Jordan 4s in the ‘Guava’ colorway are another one I’ve been wearing a lot. The materials on those are insane.”
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“And then I always keep a Jordan 1 in rotation, you know, it’s like Choose Your Character in Street Fighter. Lately it’s been the 2001 ‘Bred.’ I love the red on those.”
My Favorite Brands That Give Back
“Dover Street Market recently had an awesome initiative with When We All Vote. They launched a series of collaborative products with their top brands to raise awareness with consumers and put forth a call to action to vote. It’s been powerful to see virtually the entire community rally around racial equality. Brands such as Stussy, Awake, Born x Raised, Infinite Archives, John Elliot Co., and many many others continue to push forth strong social messaging and fundraising through their brilliant designs. The election just ended, we won, but things aren’t going to change overnight. There’s still a ton of work to do ahead. It’s one small piece, but it’s cool that I’m able to leverage a platform like Outfitgrid to continue to raise awareness to issues that are important to our community and hopefully educate consumers at the same time. Better days ahead.”


theroot--2020-11-13--You Can Wear the Mask in This Week’s Good-Ass Games at Good-Ass Prices

Well this was a week .
If you ’ re like me , you spent Tuesday and Thursday attempting to cop a Xbox Series X and/or Playstation 5 to no avail .
I had the damn PS5 in my cart , y ’ all .
It was right there !
Leave it to Walmart ’ s website to completely crash when we needed it most .
To mitigate the pain , I wound up grabbing a shirt from the admittedly fire Cactus Jack X Playstation drop .
If you like video games and streetwear , you should definitely give it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re still stuck in the last-gen like me , or managed to secure the new heat , no worries !
We got something for everyone in this week ’ s list .
Miles Morales makes his arrival to the scene in Spider-Man : Miles Morales .
If you didn ’ t manage to grab the PS5 , you ’ re all good as the game is available on both current and next-gen consoles .
Early reviews are solid , with the chief criticism being that it doesn ’ t change too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Which , considering the price , 10-12 hour length , and the fact it isn ’ t called Spider-Man 2 , isn ’ t terribly surprising .
Still , I ’ m excited at the chance to fully step into the shoes of my favorite Spider-Man at a decently budgeted price .
PS5 players can spend an extra $ 20 to cop the ultimate edition which is the only way you can access the remastered port of Spider-Man ( 2018 ) .
I think this is the first time where we have two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am not mad at it one bit .
If you ’ re tired of waiting for Cyberpunk 2077 to finally drop , try picking up Ghostrunner to get your dystopian future fix .
The game is essentially Mirror ’ s Edge by way of Neuromancer ; you play a cool-ass cyber ninja who does cool-ass platforming while wielding a cool-ass sword .
It ’ s only about 8-12 hours , making it feasibly beatable within a weekend .
So if you want to get some of that good good cyberpunk within a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving this one a look .
No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2 : Desperate Struggle , $ 17.99 ( Nintendo Switch ) No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2 : Desperate Struggle were two of my favorite games on the Wii .
If Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 didn ’ t happen , these games would easily take the top spots .
If there was ever a game I would describe as dummy thiccc , it ’ s No More Heroes .
It just appeals to me in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to quantify on an intellectual level .
It ’ s an anime-ass action title where you use a bootleg lightsaber to body countless waves of enemies as you work to become the number one ranked assassin in the world .
The humor is obscene , the violence is ridiculously over-the-top , and you play as a man whose name is Travis goddamn Touchdown .
None of it makes any fucking sense , but slashing bad guys feels so good I don ’ t even care .
I simply don ’ t know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Both No More Heroes and its sequel have been remastered for the Switch and are currently available for $ 17.99 .
I definitely recommend checking both out in the lead up to No More Heroes III , which looks delightfully bonkers .
So that does it for this week ’ s list .
To those going to battle this weekend to try and cop either a Series X or PS5 , godspeed .
I ’ m just gon na be chilling in bed playing No More Heroes .
My heart simply can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s this week .
So as always , please stay safe , wear a mask , wash your hands , and play more video games .

Well this was a week. If you’re like me, you spent Tuesday and Thursday attempting to cop a Xbox Series X and/or Playstation 5 to no avail.
I had the damn PS5 in my cart, y’all. It was right there! Leave it to Walmart’s website to completely crash when we needed it most. To mitigate the pain, I wound up grabbing a shirt from the admittedly fire Cactus Jack X Playstation drop. If you like video games and streetwear, you should definitely give it a look.
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So anyway, if you’re still stuck in the last-gen like me, or managed to secure the new heat, no worries! We got something for everyone in this week’s list.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales, $49.99 (PS4/PS5)
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Miles Morales makes his arrival to the scene in Spider-Man: Miles Morales. If you didn’t manage to grab the PS5, you’re all good as the game is available on both current and next-gen consoles. Early reviews are solid, with the chief criticism being that it doesn’t change too much up from its 2018 predecessor. Which, considering the price, 10-12 hour length, and the fact it isn’t called Spider-Man 2, isn’t terribly surprising.
Still, I’m excited at the chance to fully step into the shoes of my favorite Spider-Man at a decently budgeted price. PS5 players can spend an extra $20 to cop the ultimate edition which is the only way you can access the remastered port of Spider-Man (2018).
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Ghostrunner, $29.99 (PS4, PC, Xbox One)
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I think this is the first time where we have two new games on the list, and I am not mad at it one bit. If you’re tired of waiting for Cyberpunk 2077 to finally drop, try picking up Ghostrunner to get your dystopian future fix. The game is essentially Mirror’s Edge by way of Neuromancer; you play a cool-ass cyber ninja who does cool-ass platforming while wielding a cool-ass sword. It’s only about 8-12 hours, making it feasibly beatable within a weekend. So if you want to get some of that good good cyberpunk within a reasonable amount of time, I recommend giving this one a look.
No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, $17.99 (Nintendo Switch)
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No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle were two of my favorite games on the Wii. If Super Mario Galaxy 1&2 didn’t happen, these games would easily take the top spots.
If there was ever a game I would describe as dummy thiccc, it’s No More Heroes. It just appeals to me in a way I can’t even attempt to quantify on an intellectual level.
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It’s an anime-ass action title where you use a bootleg lightsaber to body countless waves of enemies as you work to become the number one ranked assassin in the world.
The humor is obscene, the violence is ridiculously over-the-top, and you play as a man whose name is Travis goddamn Touchdown. None of it makes any fucking sense, but slashing bad guys feels so good I don’t even care.
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I simply don’t know what else you people want from a game.
Both No More Heroes and its sequel have been remastered for the Switch and are currently available for $17.99. I definitely recommend checking both out in the lead up to No More Heroes III, which looks delightfully bonkers.
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So that does it for this week’s list. To those going to battle this weekend to try and cop either a Series X or PS5, godspeed. I’m just gonna be chilling in bed playing No More Heroes. My heart simply can’t take anymore console-related L’s this week.
So as always, please stay safe, wear a mask, wash your hands, and play more video games.


theroot--2020-11-13--Celebrating the 'Boldness of Women,' Venus Williams Debuts a New Collaboration With K-Swiss

“ I ’ m just a kid from Compton who knew how to hit a ball.
” That ’ s the Venus Williams quote embroidered on the left sleeve of the “ MVP Varsity ” jacket featured in a new collaboration between the tennis phenom ’ s lifestyle label EleVen and legacy athletic brand K-Swiss .
“ No matter where I go in life , I ’ ll never forget where I came from and I wanted this jacket to represent that , ” Williams , also a trained designer and member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her latest score .
The California native is also the newest ambassador for the LA-based K-Swiss , an announcement made earlier this week accompanied by the debut of a limited-edition capsule collection intended to represent the “ boldness of women.
” Featuring back-t0-school references like the aforementioned varsity jacket , plaid trims , and of course , a tennis sweater , the athleisure collection reportedly includes a mix of 10 apparel items , plus a Williams-approved riff on the classic K-Swiss sneaker .
“ Anything but traditional , this collaboration with [ Venus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authenticity and boldness of both brands—even in times of uncertainty , ” the brand captioned its announcement on social media .
More from the CFDA : “ This capsule collection is close to my heart as I created each style for women who represent boldness and authenticity , ” Williams captioned a post on Instagram .
“ These pieces will inspire confidence to take on each day in pursuit of your best self !
EleVen x KSwiss is now available at KSwiss.com

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“I’m just a kid from Compton who knew how to hit a ball.” That’s the Venus Williams quote embroidered on the left sleeve of the “MVP Varsity” jacket featured in a new collaboration between the tennis phenom’s lifestyle label EleVen and legacy athletic brand K-Swiss. “No matter where I go in life, I’ll never forget where I came from and I wanted this jacket to represent that,” Williams, also a trained designer and member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) told the CFDA of her latest score.
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The California native is also the newest ambassador for the LA-based K-Swiss, an announcement made earlier this week accompanied by the debut of a limited-edition capsule collection intended to represent the “boldness of women.” Featuring back-t0-school references like the aforementioned varsity jacket, plaid trims, and of course, a tennis sweater, the athleisure collection reportedly includes a mix of 10 apparel items, plus a Williams-approved riff on the classic K-Swiss sneaker.
“Anything but traditional, this collaboration with [Venus Williams] is a representation of the authenticity and boldness of both brands—even in times of uncertainty,” the brand captioned its announcement on social media.
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Inspired by her “work-from-home uniform” in quarantine, the designs feature pop of colors and unexpected plaid, creating a versatile collection ideal for training or comfort. The offerings includes the K-Swiss Classic 66 x EleVen by Venus Williams sneaker, a school pride varsity sweater, a plaid tee, razor tank, leggings, a hoodie, jogger pant, sports bra and “MVP Varsity” jacket.
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“This capsule collection is close to my heart as I created each style for women who represent boldness and authenticity,” Williams captioned a post on Instagram. “These pieces will inspire confidence to take on each day in pursuit of your best self!
EleVen x KSwiss is now available at KSwiss.com