theroot--2020-09-03--Washington, D.C., Police Release Body Cam Footage Showing Officer Shooting a Black 18-Year-Old Withi

Washington, D.C., Police Release Body Cam Footage Showing Officer Shooting a Black 18-Year-Old Within Seconds of Arriving on Scene

After a night of protests , D.C. police have released body camera footage showing a D.C. police officer shooting 18-year-old Deon Kay in the chest .
The graphic video—taken from the perspective of the shooter , Alexander Alvarez—does show Kay in possession of a gun , but the quick succession of events laid out by police will likely be hard for many to follow .
The video begins around 4 p. m. on Wednesday , with Officer Alvarez sitting on the passenger side of a police cruiser ; his bodycam video is on , but the audio is off .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police Chief Peter Newsham said officers had been watching a live-stream video in which Kay and several others were in a vehicle with weapons .
As Alvarez pulls into the River Hill apartment complex in Southeast where Kay is located , he flips the audio on his body camera as he rushes out of the car .
What happens next is a blur .
Watching the video at regular speed , you see Alvarez chasing down Kay , described later in the video as being 5-fee t , 4-inches and 100 pounds .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ up in front of him , and fires a single shot at Kay ’ s chest , bringing him to the ground .
Police say Kay had a weapon in hand , but that he threw it as—or in the moments before—he got shot .
But watching the video at regular speed , it ’ s hard to detect a gun , and harder still to figure out how and when Kay threw the firearm , which was recovered nearly 100 feet away , across a playground .
A slowed-down still of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Kay ’ s right hand as the officers rush toward him .
It also shows him with his back to the officers .
Kay died at a hospital from his wounds .
Protesters marched through portions of Southeast last night demanding Alvarez and Chief Newsham be fired , gathering outside the 7th District police station .
On Thursday morning , demonstrators organized in front of Mayor Muriel Bowser ’ s home , reports Fox 5 DC .
“ The officer was trying to take guns off the street , ” Bowser said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He encountered somebody with a gun.
” The mayor cautioned protesters to “ not let any anger spill over into violence in our city.
” An investigation into the shooting has begun .
It is hard to square the shooting in D.C. with another case that has gone viral on social media this week—that of Jason Michael Mesich , who killed his wife and shot two of his neighbors , one of whom was just a child .
Mesich allegedly shot 12-year-old Makayla and 29-year-old Canisha , both of whom are Black , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not good neighbors , ” adding that he “ hated all children , ” reports Minnesota ’ s local CBS station .
The sisters survived the shooting , but Makayla was in critical condition as of Tuesday ; Canisha was in serious condition .
The 48-year-old Mesich , who is white , also fired 40 rounds at police before surrendering to officers .

After a night of protests, D.C. police have released body camera footage showing a D.C. police officer shooting 18-year-old Deon Kay in the chest. The graphic video—taken from the perspective of the shooter, Alexander Alvarez—does show Kay in possession of a gun, but the quick succession of events laid out by police will likely be hard for many to follow.
The video begins around 4 p. m. on Wednesday, with Officer Alvarez sitting on the passenger side of a police cruiser; his bodycam video is on, but the audio is off. According to the Washington Post, D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham said officers had been watching a live-stream video in which Kay and several others were in a vehicle with weapons.
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As Alvarez pulls into the River Hill apartment complex in Southeast where Kay is located, he flips the audio on his body camera as he rushes out of the car. What happens next is a blur.
Watching the video at regular speed, you see Alvarez chasing down Kay, described later in the video as being 5-fee t, 4-inches and 100 pounds. He catches up to Kay, pulling up in front of him, and fires a single shot at Kay’s chest, bringing him to the ground.
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Police say Kay had a weapon in hand, but that he threw it as—or in the moments before—he got shot. But watching the video at regular speed, it’s hard to detect a gun, and harder still to figure out how and when Kay threw the firearm, which was recovered nearly 100 feet away, across a playground.
A slowed-down still of the video does appear to show a firearm in Kay’s right hand as the officers rush toward him. It also shows him with his back to the officers.
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Kay died at a hospital from his wounds.
Protesters marched through portions of Southeast last night demanding Alvarez and Chief Newsham be fired, gathering outside the 7th District police station. On Thursday morning, demonstrators organized in front of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s home, reports Fox 5 DC.
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“The officer was trying to take guns off the street,” Bowser said, according to the Post. “He encountered somebody with a gun.” The mayor cautioned protesters to “not let any anger spill over into violence in our city.”
An investigation into the shooting has begun.
It is hard to square the shooting in D.C. with another case that has gone viral on social media this week—that of Jason Michael Mesich, who killed his wife and shot two of his neighbors, one of whom was just a child.
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Mesich allegedly shot 12-year-old Makayla and 29-year-old Canisha, both of whom are Black, on Sept. 1 because they were “not good neighbors,” adding that he “hated all children,” reports Minnesota’s local CBS station. The sisters survived the shooting, but Makayla was in critical condition as of Tuesday; Canisha was in serious condition.
The 48-year-old Mesich, who is white, also fired 40 rounds at police before surrendering to officers.
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He was apprehended alive.


theroot--2020-09-03--Doorbell Camera Footage Appears to Show LA Sheriff's Deputies Firing at Least 15 Shots at Black Man

Doorbell Camera Footage Appears to Show LA Sheriff's Deputies Firing at Least 15 Shots at Black Man After He Dropped His Gun

On Monday , 29-year-old Dijon Kizzee was fatally shot by Los Angeles County sheriff ’ s deputies .
Officers claim that Kizzee punched a deputy in the face and was in possession of a gun at the time of the shooting , but activists and witnesses remain unconvinced that the shooting was necessary , which is why the incident inspired protests on Monday and Tuesday .
Now , video captured by a resident ’ s doorbell camera appears to show that officers shot at Kizzee at least 15 times after he dropped his weapon .
The RING video , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is only about 10 seconds long and shows two people observing the altercation outside the home before running inside after the shots were fired .
ABC 7 noted that the video “ includes the sound of at least those shots , it is not clear if additional shots were fired immediately before or after the video.
” Here ’ s what happened Monday as reported by ABC 7 : Monday evening , Sheriff ’ s Department Lt. Brandon Dean offered a summary of what investigators had learned so far about the incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driving in the area saw a man riding a bicycle and decided to pull him over for a vehicle code violation in the area of 110th and Budlong .
The department has not specified what type of vehicle code violation the deputies suspected .
The man - later identified as Kizzee - dropped the bike and ran off .
Deputies caught up to him on 109th .
At that point , they say , Kizzee fought with the deputies and punched one of them in the face .
He had been carrying some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dropped it to the ground .
The two deputies spotted a handgun among the items of clothing he had dropped .
At that point was when the shooting occurred .
Investigators believe Kizzee was reaching for the gun on the ground .
“ The suspect made a motion toward the firearm , it was at that time a deputy involved shooting occurred , the sheriff ’ s department said in a statement Tuesday .
Kizzee was struck more than once by the gunfire .
He died at the scene .
A semiautomatic handgun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shooting , there was a dispute between witnesses and the deputies involved as to how many shots were fired .
Witnesses said they heard as many as 20 gunshots .
The deputies haven ’ t provided their own number , but they deny that many shots were fired .
Unfortunately , deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s Department don ’ t wear body cameras , so the doorbell camera footage—along with “ what appears to be a security camera ” that captured the incident from another angle , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
It ’ s unclear whether the shooting is still being investigated , but no charges or disciplinary action for the involved deputies have been reported .
According to CBS Los Angeles , hundreds of Black Lives Matter protesters , including Kizzee ’ s family members , marched from the scene of the shooting to the nearby sheriff ’ s station to demand justice .
Demonstrators remained at the station until early Tuesday morning before dispersing .

On Monday, 29-year-old Dijon Kizzee was fatally shot by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies. Officers claim that Kizzee punched a deputy in the face and was in possession of a gun at the time of the shooting, but activists and witnesses remain unconvinced that the shooting was necessary, which is why the incident inspired protests on Monday and Tuesday. Now, video captured by a resident’s doorbell camera appears to show that officers shot at Kizzee at least 15 times after he dropped his weapon.
The RING video, which was obtained by ABC 7 Eyewitness News, is only about 10 seconds long and shows two people observing the altercation outside the home before running inside after the shots were fired. ABC 7 noted that the video “includes the sound of at least those shots, it is not clear if additional shots were fired immediately before or after the video.”
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Here’s what happened Monday as reported by ABC 7:
Monday evening, Sheriff’s Department Lt. Brandon Dean offered a summary of what investigators had learned so far about the incident: It began when deputies who were driving in the area saw a man riding a bicycle and decided to pull him over for a vehicle code violation in the area of 110th and Budlong. The department has not specified what type of vehicle code violation the deputies suspected.
The man - later identified as Kizzee - dropped the bike and ran off. Deputies caught up to him on 109th. At that point, they say, Kizzee fought with the deputies and punched one of them in the face.
He had been carrying some clothing in his hands, which he dropped it to the ground. The two deputies spotted a handgun among the items of clothing he had dropped. At that point was when the shooting occurred.
Investigators believe Kizzee was reaching for the gun on the ground.
“The suspect made a motion toward the firearm, it was at that time a deputy involved shooting occurred, the sheriff’s department said in a statement Tuesday.
Kizzee was struck more than once by the gunfire. He died at the scene. A semiautomatic handgun was recovered at the scene.
Following the shooting, there was a dispute between witnesses and the deputies involved as to how many shots were fired. Witnesses said they heard as many as 20 gunshots. The deputies haven’t provided their own number, but they deny that many shots were fired. Unfortunately, deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department don’t wear body cameras, so the doorbell camera footage—along with “what appears to be a security camera” that captured the incident from another angle, according to ABC—is what we have to go on.
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It’s unclear whether the shooting is still being investigated, but no charges or disciplinary action for the involved deputies have been reported.
According to CBS Los Angeles, hundreds of Black Lives Matter protesters, including Kizzee’s family members, marched from the scene of the shooting to the nearby sheriff’s station to demand justice. Demonstrators remained at the station until early Tuesday morning before dispersing.


theroot--2020-09-03--A List of Black People I'm (Mostly) Certain Are Not White Women From Kansas

3 .
The nigga who played “ Poot ” from The Wire 4 .
The cute widdle Black baby model on the box of Pampers I bought yesterday 9 .
That young boy at LA Fitness last year who hurt my feelings when he said he hopes he ’ s as active as I am when he ’ s “ my age ” 12 .
Every girl I had a crush on in 11th grade 13 .
90 percent of Americans whose last name is Washington ( seriously ) 14 .
Whoever drew that picture of the Rondo-handed Jesus in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Literally everyone who ’ s ever said “ Nah , fam .
You good.
” and meant it as a threat 19 .
James and Brandon ( just cause everyone knows a few niggas named “ James ” and “ Brandon ” ) 21 .
Anyone who attempted to sell you Pre-Paid Legal between 2000 and 2005 22 .
The closest friends of any white boy called “ White Tim ” 29. Who Rachel Dolezal sees when she looks in the mirror 30 .
All the niggas who said that one woman who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t a nigga but got told by other niggas that she was a nigga .

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

1. Tyronn Lue
2. My aunt Jean
3. The nigga who played “Poot” from The Wire
4. The cute widdle Black baby model on the box of Pampers I bought yesterday
5. Boston University professor Saida Grundy
6. Panama Jackson
7. “Shatasha” from Bone Thugs n’ Harmony
8. Summer Lee
9. That young boy at LA Fitness last year who hurt my feelings when he said he hopes he’s as active as I am when he’s “my age”
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10. My next-door neighbors
11. Whoever cuts Jalen Rose’s hair
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12. Every girl I had a crush on in 11th grade
13. 90 percent of Americans whose last name is Washington (seriously)
14. Whoever drew that picture of the Rondo-handed Jesus in Ben Carson’s house
15. Samantha Irby
16. Literally everyone who’s ever said “Nah, fam. You good.” and meant it as a threat
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17. Me
18. Tyler Perry’s wig grip
19. James and Brandon (just cause everyone knows a few niggas named “James” and “Brandon”)
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20. C.J. McCollum
21. Anyone who attempted to sell you Pre-Paid Legal between 2000 and 2005
22. The closest friends of any white boy called “White Tim”
23. Renée Elise Goldsberry
24. Lena Horne
25. Spike Lee
26. Rich Paul
27. Waka Flocka Flame
28. Danielle Belton
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29. Who Rachel Dolezal sees when she looks in the mirror
30. All the niggas who said that one woman who pretended to be a nigga ain’t a nigga but got told by other niggas that she was a nigga.


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

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theroot--2020-09-03--White Privilege Strikes Again: Nets Ignore Bevy of Qualified Black Coaches in Order to Hand Steve Na

White Privilege Strikes Again: Nets Ignore Bevy of Qualified Black Coaches in Order to Hand Steve Nash the Keys to the Kingdom

For 15 years , Patrick Ewing languished in NBA purgatory as an assistant coach .
From the Washington Wizards to the Rockets , then onto the Magic and eventually the Hornets , he was routinely praised for his coaching acumen while inexplicably never being offered a head-coaching gig—despite his wealth of experience on the sidelines .
Year after year , coaching vacancy after coaching vacancy , Ewing was passed over in favor of candidates that were either poor fits or far less qualified .
In 2011 , the Pistons chose Lawrence Frank .
In 2013 , it was Steve Clifford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 2016 , the Kings went with Dave Joerger .
Fed up entirely with the bullshit , the 11-time NBA All-Star told the league to go fuck itself and instead took his talents to Georgetown in 2017 , picking up the baton from where John Thompson ’ s legendary run left off .
But after finally landing a head coaching gig ( that of course , required him to retreat to the college ranks in order to do so ) the question remains : Why in the hell was the NBA so averse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that maybe a little bit of the stereotype of big guys , they don ’ t like to hire centers , ” NCAA legend Rick Pitino told the New York Post .
“ It ’ s strange , but the only reason I say that is because there aren ’ t too many big guys being head coaches.
” NBA insider Brian Windhorst was a bit more nebulous in his own assessment .
“ There ’ s a stigma out there that he is not quite the greatest fit for a head coaching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Mike & Mike after the Kings passed on Ewing .
“ I ’ m trying to say that diplomatically , from what people have told me .
He has gotten some interest before , but I don ’ t think he ’ s even in the top five for the Sacramento job.
” In a league whose player pool is over 81 percent Black , you would think its coaches would be more reflective of the athletes on the court .
But nope , you don ’ t even need two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head coaches currently in the league despite there being plenty of options to choose from .
They ’ re always the last to get hired and the first to get fired .
This is part of the reason why the Nets ’ decision to hire Steve Nash is so infuriating , because not only does he have zero coaching experience , but the pool of Black head-coaching candidates this off-season is arguably more stout than ever .
Did I mention Nash has zero coaching experience ?
As in none ?
This , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owner Joe Tsai and general manager Sean Marks from extending a four-year contract offer .
“ After meeting with a number of highly accomplished coaching candidates from diverse backgrounds , we knew we had a difficult decision to make , ” Marks said in a statement .
“ In Steve we see a leader , communicator and mentor who will garner the respect of our players .
I have had the privilege to know Steve for many years .
One of the great on-court leaders in our game , I have witnessed first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prioritize team success .
His instincts for the game , combined with an inherent ability to communicate with and unite players towards a common goal , will prepare us to compete at the highest levels of the league.
” Nobody is doubting Nash ’ s basketball IQ , but this is the guy you believe is best equipped to lead Kevin Durant , a notoriously cancerous Kyrie Irving and Caris LeVert to the promised land ?
In a season in which the Nets will contend for an NBA title ?
Over Tyronn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highly qualified Black candidates ?
The guy with zero coaching experience ?
!
“ I am honored to have this opportunity with such a first-class organization and would like to thank Sean , Joe and his wife , Clara , for having faith in my ability to lead this team forward , ” Nash said in a statement .
“ Coaching is something I knew I wanted to pursue when the time was right , and I am humbled to be able to work with the outstanding group of players and staff we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as excited about the prospects of the team on the court as I am about moving to Brooklyn with my family and becoming impactful members of this community.
” Even looking at the Nets ’ situation , Black coaches are often relied upon to pour the cement , hammer the nails and build the foundation for their white successors .
Mark Jackson did exactly that for Steve Kerr in Golden State , who then went on to win multiple championships , and it was Jacque Vaughn who did it this season for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Vaughn is being retained as an assistant coach moving forward , but all that means is that he ’ ll be paid handsomely to conceal Nash ’ s shortcomings and babysit yet another woefully underqualified white man like millions of other Black folks already do every day at their own workplace .
It ’ s not fair , it ’ s not right and it comes as a surprise to absolutely no one .
But it ’ s not like the Nets care .
Because if Nash goes down in flames , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tag in the next Black band-aid and arm them with immense gratitude and a fire extinguisher .
It is what they ’ re best at , right ?

For 15 years, Patrick Ewing languished in NBA purgatory as an assistant coach.
From the Washington Wizards to the Rockets, then onto the Magic and eventually the Hornets, he was routinely praised for his coaching acumen while inexplicably never being offered a head-coaching gig—despite his wealth of experience on the sidelines.
Year after year, coaching vacancy after coaching vacancy, Ewing was passed over in favor of candidates that were either poor fits or far less qualified. In 2011, the Pistons chose Lawrence Frank. In 2013, it was Steve Clifford who got the gig in Charlotte. In 2016, the Kings went with Dave Joerger.
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Fed up entirely with the bullshit, the 11-time NBA All-Star told the league to go fuck itself and instead took his talents to Georgetown in 2017, picking up the baton from where John Thompson’s legendary run left off. But after finally landing a head coaching gig (that of course, required him to retreat to the college ranks in order to do so) the question remains: Why in the hell was the NBA so averse to hiring Ewing?
“I think that maybe a little bit of the stereotype of big guys, they don’t like to hire centers,” NCAA legend Rick Pitino told the New York Post. “It’s strange, but the only reason I say that is because there aren’t too many big guys being head coaches.”
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NBA insider Brian Windhorst was a bit more nebulous in his own assessment.
“There’s a stigma out there that he is not quite the greatest fit for a head coaching job,” he said on ESPN’s Mike & Mike after the Kings passed on Ewing. “I’m trying to say that diplomatically, from what people have told me. He has gotten some interest before, but I don’t think he’s even in the top five for the Sacramento job.”
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In a league whose player pool is over 81 percent Black, you would think its coaches would be more reflective of the athletes on the court. But nope, you don’t even need two hands to count the number of Black head coaches currently in the league despite there being plenty of options to choose from. They’re always the last to get hired and the first to get fired.
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This is part of the reason why the Nets’ decision to hire Steve Nash is so infuriating, because not only does he have zero coaching experience, but the pool of Black head-coaching candidates this off-season is arguably more stout than ever.
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Did I mention Nash has zero coaching experience? As in none? This, of course, didn’t deter Nets owner Joe Tsai and general manager Sean Marks from extending a four-year contract offer.
“After meeting with a number of highly accomplished coaching candidates from diverse backgrounds, we knew we had a difficult decision to make,” Marks said in a statement. “In Steve we see a leader, communicator and mentor who will garner the respect of our players. I have had the privilege to know Steve for many years. One of the great on-court leaders in our game, I have witnessed first hand his basketball acumen and selfless approach to prioritize team success. His instincts for the game, combined with an inherent ability to communicate with and unite players towards a common goal, will prepare us to compete at the highest levels of the league.”
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Nobody is doubting Nash’s basketball IQ, but this is the guy you believe is best equipped to lead Kevin Durant, a notoriously cancerous Kyrie Irving and Caris LeVert to the promised land? In a season in which the Nets will contend for an NBA title? Over Tyronn Lue, Mark Jackson and countless other highly qualified Black candidates?
The guy with zero coaching experience?!
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“I am honored to have this opportunity with such a first-class organization and would like to thank Sean, Joe and his wife, Clara, for having faith in my ability to lead this team forward,” Nash said in a statement. “Coaching is something I knew I wanted to pursue when the time was right, and I am humbled to be able to work with the outstanding group of players and staff we have here in Brooklyn. I am as excited about the prospects of the team on the court as I am about moving to Brooklyn with my family and becoming impactful members of this community.”
Must be nice.
Even looking at the Nets’ situation, Black coaches are often relied upon to pour the cement, hammer the nails and build the foundation for their white successors. Mark Jackson did exactly that for Steve Kerr in Golden State, who then went on to win multiple championships, and it was Jacque Vaughn who did it this season for the Nets prior to Nash’s arrival.
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Vaughn is being retained as an assistant coach moving forward, but all that means is that he’ll be paid handsomely to conceal Nash’s shortcomings and babysit yet another woefully underqualified white man like millions of other Black folks already do every day at their own workplace.
It’s not fair, it’s not right and it comes as a surprise to absolutely no one.
Especially people like Patrick Ewing.
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But it’s not like the Nets care. Because if Nash goes down in flames, I’m sure they’ll tag in the next Black band-aid and arm them with immense gratitude and a fire extinguisher.
It is what they’re best at, right?


theroot--2020-09-03--Making More Room for Active Mothers, Nike Introduces Its First Maternity Line

What a difference a year makes .
In 2019 , Nike was facing significant backlash after a viral Mother ’ s Day New York Times op-ed penned by one of its formerly sponsored athletes , Olympic runner Alysia Montaño , revealed that the athleticwear behemoth ’ s contracts were punitive to their pregnant athletes .
“ If we ’ re talking about supporting women in sports , then we need to support the possibility—all the possibilities , ” the 2019 Root 100 honoree told The Glow Up last November , as she reflected on her experience .
She also noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Nike , as she ran into comparable issues with her next sponsor , Asics .
“ You recognize , ‘ Wow , this is an industry-wide problem ... .They want us to pick sports or motherhood , and they don ’ t want the two to mix , ” she said .
In response to Montaño ’ s explosive op-ed , Nike formally changed its policies last May ; now , the company is also expanding its offerings , introducing its first first dedicated maternity collection , Nike ( M ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ...
Giving birth is arguably one of the most transformative events the human body can experience , ” the brand says .
“ Yes , we know , ” mothers everywhere undoubtedly say in response .
And to prove that they ’ ve truly been listening to female athletes , Nike crowdsourced them for feedback in the development of the line .
“ The more we listened to expecting mothers and postpartum mothers , the more we learned , reworked and innovated through inclusive design , ” says Nike Senior Design Director for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s the project of a lifetime to work in lockstep with all kinds of mothers to bring to life a capsule that truly supports women ’ s relationship with sport during such a transformative time in their lives.
” United States women ’ s national soccer team member and Orlando Pride forward Alex Morgan , retired British track and field athlete Perri Edwards ( pictured in our header ) , and golfer Michelle Wie West , along with athlete and model Jeneil Williams ( above ) all appear in Nike ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The timeline of motherhood doesn ’ t stop at nine months .
In fact , for the many women who have two or three children ( on average ) , the journey navigating motherhood from pre-pregnancy , pregnancy and postpartum can be up to 10 years ...
Motherhood is a new chapter for a woman ’ s relationship with her body and with sport , and it ’ s often difficult for pregnant and postpartum moms to find the support they need to find sport .
The inaugural Nike ( M ) Collection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Nike ( M ) Pullover , the Nike ( M ) Swoosh Bra , the Nike ( M ) Tank and Nike One ( M ) Tight , ” says the brand , further explaining : “ Nike employs universal design philosophy to help play a role for moms as their relationship with their bodies and sport simultaneously change.
” “ The Nike ( M ) sports bra is great because it ’ ll give me easy access for when I want to breastfeed , ” says Edwards .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your tummy or showing your tummy , and the maternity shirt has this extra material for the extra weight that I ’ m carrying .
You look very smart , very comfortable , very hip.
” The collection drops September 17 , and as Zolman told Glamour , “ We truly put the same force and power behind this collection that we put behind any of our other big sporting moments ...
This is the full power of Nike on an equal playing field.
” “ We ’ re just going to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all of those barriers that keep women from being active and leading and excelling at sport , ” she added .
It ’ s a much-needed pivot for the brand , given that an equal playing field and open ear are all Montaño and other athlete mothers like her were asking for from the athletic wear industry that sponsored so many of their careers , as she told us last fall.
“ Every pregnancy is different , but let us choose how we are going to move and feel empowered in our pregnancies @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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

What a difference a year makes. In 2019, Nike was facing significant backlash after a viral Mother’s Day New York Times op-ed penned by one of its formerly sponsored athletes, Olympic runner Alysia Montaño, revealed that the athleticwear behemoth’s contracts were punitive to their pregnant athletes.
“If we’re talking about supporting women in sports, then we need to support the possibility—all the possibilities,” the 2019 Root 100 honoree told The Glow Up last November, as she reflected on her experience. She also noted that the issue wasn’t exclusive to Nike, as she ran into comparable issues with her next sponsor, Asics. “You recognize, ‘Wow, this is an industry-wide problem....They want us to pick sports or motherhood, and they don’t want the two to mix,” she said.
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In response to Montaño’s explosive op-ed, Nike formally changed its policies last May; now, the company is also expanding its offerings, introducing its first first dedicated maternity collection, Nike (M).
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“Mothers are the ultimate endurance athletes...Giving birth is arguably one of the most transformative events the human body can experience,” the brand says. “Yes, we know,” mothers everywhere undoubtedly say in response. And to prove that they’ve truly been listening to female athletes, Nike crowdsourced them for feedback in the development of the line.
Per Nike News:
An example of Nike’s universal design philosophy, Nike (M) is created by combing through pregnancy data findings with analytics from more than 150,000 comparison scans of non-pregnant women against those of pregnant women. Throughout the design process, designers also gathered detailed feedback on fit, feel and function from nearly 30 female athletes who were pregnant or postpartum.
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“The more we listened to expecting mothers and postpartum mothers, the more we learned, reworked and innovated through inclusive design,” says Nike Senior Design Director for Apparel Innovation, Carmen Zolman. “It’s the project of a lifetime to work in lockstep with all kinds of mothers to bring to life a capsule that truly supports women’s relationship with sport during such a transformative time in their lives.”
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United States women’s national soccer team member and Orlando Pride forward Alex Morgan, retired British track and field athlete Perri Edwards (pictured in our header), and golfer Michelle Wie West, along with athlete and model Jeneil Williams (above) all appear in Nike’s campaign, which aptly recognizes:
The timeline of motherhood doesn’t stop at nine months. In fact, for the many women who have two or three children (on average), the journey navigating motherhood from pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum can be up to 10 years... Motherhood is a new chapter for a woman’s relationship with her body and with sport, and it’s often difficult for pregnant and postpartum moms to find the support they need to find sport.
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The inaugural Nike (M) Collection is “a four-piece essentials capsule consisting of the Nike (M) Pullover, the Nike (M) Swoosh Bra, the Nike (M) Tank and Nike One (M) Tight,” says the brand, further explaining: “Nike employs universal design philosophy to help play a role for moms as their relationship with their bodies and sport simultaneously change.”
“The Nike (M) sports bra is great because it’ll give me easy access for when I want to breastfeed,” says Edwards. “The leggings give you options of wearing over your tummy or showing your tummy, and the maternity shirt has this extra material for the extra weight that I’m carrying. You look very smart, very comfortable, very hip.”
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The collection drops September 17, and as Zolman told Glamour, “We truly put the same force and power behind this collection that we put behind any of our other big sporting moments...This is the full power of Nike on an equal playing field.”
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“We’re just going to keep listening and learning and chipping away at all of those barriers that keep women from being active and leading and excelling at sport,” she added.
It’s a much-needed pivot for the brand, given that an equal playing field and open ear are all Montaño and other athlete mothers like her were asking for from the athletic wear industry that sponsored so many of their careers, as she told us last fall.“Every pregnancy is different, but let us choose how we are going to move and feel empowered in our pregnancies and with our own bodies.”


theroot--2020-09-03--Donald Trump Admits He's a Terrible President

Bereft of logical arguments for why any lucid-thinking human being would ever cast a ballot in favor of an incompetent , egomaniacal scofflaw white nationalist , President Donald Trump has resorted to a peculiar technique to secure a second-term dictatorship of the seventh-greatest country in the world : In a series of typical addlebrained ramblings over the past 24 hours , Trump seems to have conceded that he is the IceJJFish of presidents .
He has declared that he is to America what Carole Baskin is to first husbands .
He seems to agree that he is light-skinned Aunt Viv @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Perry production ; a feckless , immoral , shitstain on the bottom of a toilet at a backroad Citgo that peddles boiled peanuts , day-old hot dogs and live bait .
He said it , not me .
On Wednesday , the Teddy Riley ’ s goatee of presidents acknowledged his administration ’ s efforts to sabotage mail-in-voting when he told voters in North Carolina to vote in person after voting by mail , NBC reports .
“ If you get the unsolicited ballots , send it in and then go make sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Windows Phone of presidents dumbsplained .
“ And if it doesn ’ t tabulate , you vote .
And if they tabulate it very late—which they shouldn ’ t be doing—they ’ ll see you voted and it won ’ t count.
” And if you think the Fatal Affair of presidents ’ felonious advice was one of the off-the-cuff riffs for which he has become famous , Trump reiterated his stance with WECT ’ s Jon Evans a few moments later .
Twenty-four hours later , after people intelligent enough to recall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insanity of his argument , Trump tweeted another randomly capitalized directive that proves he has no idea how anything works .
Instead of saying “ my bad , don ’ t commit voter fraud , ” he doubled down on his argument .
He went on to explain he meant that people should try to vote twice ... unless they couldn ’ t , in which case , they probably shouldn ’ t .
Apparently , Trump has no idea that 12 states don ’ t even begin processing mail-in and absentee ballots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Councils of State Legislators .
And , aside from being a federal crime , voting twice would only be necessary if—and I ’ m just spitballing here—a presidential administration blocked funding for the U.S .
Postal Service while simultaneously dismantling the Post Office ’ s infrastructure , encouraging foreign interference , aiding voter suppression and bungling a global pandemic which necessitated the need for mail-in-ballots in the first place .
But the orange Kool-Aid of presidents wasn ’ t done with his public confessional .
Later that evening , after scarfing down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Filet-o-Fish and a large order of tater tots , Trump took to his favorite social media platform to confess that he was totally wrong about defunding the police .
Trump has now issued a five-page memo instructing the Office of Management and Budget to look at how his administration could possibly restrict federal funding for cities embroiled in chaos and destruction caused by shooting Black people .
The guidance also asks the Department of Justice for a list of “ anarchist cities ” that he could defund because , apparently , President PT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t correctly enforcing the law , then they shouldn ’ t get more money to fuel their incompetence .
The memo comes as the president seeks to intensify his attacks on Democratic mayors of cities that have faced civil unrest amid protests against police brutality .
It specifically calls for a review of federal funding that goes to Portland , Ore. ; New York City ; Seattle ; and D.C. Legal experts said the White House maneuver to restrict funding would almost certainly be met by an immediate challenge in court ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal funding are aimed to encourage cities to crack down on violent protesters .
OMB Director Russell Vought said in a statement : “ We are taking action by exploring all options to ensure Federal resources flowing to lawless cities aren ’ t being squandered .
The lack of law and order surrounding these riots , and response from local leadership , is a dereliction of duty.
” Apparently , the Grape-Nuts of presidents believes that city , county or state law enforcement agencies that don ’ t protect its citizens from criminal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that citizens have paid to prevent being killed by criminals .
Again , this is the entire point of the “ defund the police ” movement that Trump has railed against for weeks .
Now he seems to be embracing this strategy because he is to “ law and order ” what hydroxychloroquine is to the coronavirus .
Finally , on Thursday morning , the hotel lotion of presidents suggested that government leaders responsible for mismanaging the COVID-19 crisis should be prosecuted .
Trump noted that only incompetent leadership would allow nursing homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While he directed his animus at New York Gov .
Mario Cuomo , one couldn ’ t help but wonder if he ’ d be sharing a cell with his homeboy Michael Cohen if prosecutors took his racist legal precedent seriously .
Also , if the black Air Force Ones of presidents can blame COVID-19 on the entire country of China , do we get to call racism the “ White virus ?
” Should we refer to mass shootings as “ NRAids ?
” Now people will finally acknowledge that I used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that white women call the police because they are affected by the Karenavirus ( Not to be confused with Caucasian Cell Anemia . )
Trump is so scared of losing the up coming election that he seems to be throwing his own feces against a wall just to see if it sticks .
His only path to electoral victory seems to rest on the legal precedent of “ I broke it , so you should let me fix it.
” His nervous , reckless flailing might come across as desperate but I appreciate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a victim gets to hear their abuser admit their guilt before a judge hands down a sentence .
Plus , if we ’ re lucky , we might one day wake up to see that the micropenis erectile dysfunction of presidents tweeted this :

Bereft of logical arguments for why any lucid-thinking human being would ever cast a ballot in favor of an incompetent, egomaniacal scofflaw white nationalist, President Donald Trump has resorted to a peculiar technique to secure a second-term dictatorship of the seventh-greatest country in the world:
Acknowledgment.
In a series of typical addlebrained ramblings over the past 24 hours, Trump seems to have conceded that he is the IceJJFish of presidents. He has declared that he is to America what Carole Baskin is to first husbands. He seems to agree that he is light-skinned Aunt Viv; a wig designer on a Tyler Perry production; a feckless, immoral, shitstain on the bottom of a toilet at a backroad Citgo that peddles boiled peanuts, day-old hot dogs and live bait.
He said it, not me.
On Wednesday, the Teddy Riley’s goatee of presidents acknowledged his administration’s efforts to sabotage mail-in-voting when he told voters in North Carolina to vote in person after voting by mail, NBC reports.
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“If you get the unsolicited ballots, send it in and then go make sure it’s counted, ” the Windows Phone of presidents dumbsplained. “And if it doesn’t tabulate, you vote. And if they tabulate it very late—which they shouldn’t be doing—they’ll see you voted and it won’t count.”
And if you think the Fatal Affair of presidents’ felonious advice was one of the off-the-cuff riffs for which he has become famous, Trump reiterated his stance with WECT’s Jon Evans a few moments later.
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Twenty-four hours later, after people intelligent enough to recall the lessons of seventh-grade pointed out the insanity of his argument, Trump tweeted another randomly capitalized directive that proves he has no idea how anything works. Instead of saying “my bad, don’t commit voter fraud,” he doubled down on his argument. He went on to explain he meant that people should try to vote twice...unless they couldn’t, in which case, they probably shouldn’t.
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Apparently, Trump has no idea that 12 states don’t even begin processing mail-in and absentee ballots until Election Day, according to the National Councils of State Legislators. And, aside from being a federal crime, voting twice would only be necessary if—and I’m just spitballing here—a presidential administration blocked funding for the U.S. Postal Service while simultaneously dismantling the Post Office’s infrastructure, encouraging foreign interference, aiding voter suppression and bungling a global pandemic which necessitated the need for mail-in-ballots in the first place.
But the orange Kool-Aid of presidents wasn’t done with his public confessional. Later that evening, after scarfing down what one can only presume was a Filet-o-Fish and a large order of tater tots, Trump took to his favorite social media platform to confess that he was totally wrong about defunding the police.
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Trump has now issued a five-page memo instructing the Office of Management and Budget to look at how his administration could possibly restrict federal funding for cities embroiled in chaos and destruction caused by shooting Black people. The guidance also asks the Department of Justice for a list of “anarchist cities” that he could defund because, apparently, President PT Cruiser thinks that if local municipalities aren’t correctly enforcing the law, then they shouldn’t get more money to fuel their incompetence.
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The Washington Post reports:
The memo comes as the president seeks to intensify his attacks on Democratic mayors of cities that have faced civil unrest amid protests against police brutality. It specifically calls for a review of federal funding that goes to Portland, Ore.; New York City; Seattle; and D.C. Legal experts said the White House maneuver to restrict funding would almost certainly be met by an immediate challenge in court... White House officials say the restrictions on federal funding are aimed to encourage cities to crack down on violent protesters. OMB Director Russell Vought said in a statement: “We are taking action by exploring all options to ensure Federal resources flowing to lawless cities aren’t being squandered. The lack of law and order surrounding these riots, and response from local leadership, is a dereliction of duty.”
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Apparently, the Grape-Nuts of presidents believes that city, county or state law enforcement agencies that don’t protect its citizens from criminal police don’t deserve the money that citizens have paid to prevent being killed by criminals. Again, this is the entire point of the “defund the police” movement that Trump has railed against for weeks. Now he seems to be embracing this strategy because he is to “law and order” what hydroxychloroquine is to the coronavirus.
Finally, on Thursday morning, the hotel lotion of presidents suggested that government leaders responsible for mismanaging the COVID-19 crisis should be prosecuted. Trump noted that only incompetent leadership would allow nursing homes to be ravaged by the coronavirus. While he directed his animus at New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, one couldn’t help but wonder if he’d be sharing a cell with his homeboy Michael Cohen if prosecutors took his racist legal precedent seriously.
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Also, if the black Air Force Ones of presidents can blame COVID-19 on the entire country of China, do we get to call racism the “White virus?” Should we refer to mass shootings as “NRAids?” Now people will finally acknowledge that I used the correct medical terminology when I insisted that white women call the police because they are affected by the Karenavirus (Not to be confused with Caucasian Cell Anemia.)
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Trump is so scared of losing the up coming election that he seems to be throwing his own feces against a wall just to see if it sticks. His only path to electoral victory seems to rest on the legal precedent of “I broke it, so you should let me fix it.” His nervous, reckless flailing might come across as desperate but I appreciate it. It’s like when a victim gets to hear their abuser admit their guilt before a judge hands down a sentence.
Plus, if we’re lucky, we might one day wake up to see that the micropenis erectile dysfunction of presidents tweeted this:


theroot--2020-09-03--California Police Officer Charged With Manslaughter in Shooting Death of Black Man in San Leandro Wa

California Police Officer Charged With Manslaughter in Shooting Death of Black Man in San Leandro Walmart

A San Leandro , Calif. police officer was charged Wednesday in the shooting death of a Black man inside a Walmart , which took place in April .
The incident was captured by the officer ’ s body camera .
The New York Times reports that Officer Jason Fletcher of the San Leandro Police Department has been charged with felony manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Steven Taylor on April 18 .
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy E. O ’ Malley released a statement Wednesday saying that the “ decision to file the criminal complaint was made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the evidence and the current law.
” O ’ Malley also noted that Fletcher ’ s “ failure to attempt other de-escalation options rendered his use of deadly force unreasonable and a violation of Penal Code Section 192 ( a ) , Voluntary Manslaughter.
” O ’ Malley also emphasized in her statement how quickly events unfolded .
“ From the time Officer Fletcher entered the store to the time he shot and killed Mr. Taylor , less than 40 seconds elapsed , ” she wrote .
Around 3 p.m. , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ south of Oakland , received a call from a security guard at a local Walmart store who reported that a man , Mr. Taylor , was holding an aluminum baseball bat and a tent and was trying to leave the store without paying .
When Officer Fletcher arrived , Mr. Taylor was standing near several shopping carts .
Officer Fletcher “ did not wait for his cover officer and immediately contacted Mr. Taylor , ” according to the district attorney ’ s office .
After briefly conferring with the security guard , Officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
The officer pulled out his gun “ at the same time ” he tried taking the bat away from Mr. Taylor , according to the office .
“ Mr .
Taylor pulled the bat from Officer Fletcher ’ s grasp and stepped away from Officer Fletcher , ” the office said .
“ From a distance of approximately 17 feet , Officer Fletcher drew his Taser with his left hand and pointed it at Mr. Taylor.
” Then , Officer Fletcher yelled at Mr. Taylor to “ drop the bat man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taylor moved toward the officer , he shot him with his Taser , the office said .
At that point , Mr. Taylor “ clearly experienced the shock of the Taser ” and was “ struggling to remain standing as he pointed the bat at the ground.
” Then , for reasons that are unclear , Officer Fletcher shot Mr. Taylor in the chest , according to the office .
The shooting occurred “ just as ” a backup officer arrived at the store , according to the office .
Mr. Taylor died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s statement mentions that before Fletcher arrived on the scene , two customers approached Taylor and tried to help him .
One customer offered him money ( presumably so he could pay for the items he was accused of trying to steal ) , but Taylor told the customer “ no thank you.
” Walmart security told Taylor the police were on the way and Taylor said he would wait for them to arrive .
Taylor was waiting near the shopping cart area when Fletcher showed up .
During a news conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to discuss the case further but she did assure outraged San Leandro residents that she empathizes with them and that Fletcher ’ s case is being taken seriously .
“ We understand the anger and frustration and grief that this killing has brought to you , ” she said in a video statement accompanying the announcement of the charge .
“ And I assure you that we will seek justice .
”

A San Leandro, Calif. police officer was charged Wednesday in the shooting death of a Black man inside a Walmart, which took place in April. The incident was captured by the officer’s body camera.
The New York Times reports that Officer Jason Fletcher of the San Leandro Police Department has been charged with felony manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Steven Taylor on April 18. Alameda County District Attorney Nancy E. O’Malley released a statement Wednesday saying that the “decision to file the criminal complaint was made after an intensive investigation and thorough analysis of the evidence and the current law.” O’Malley also noted that Fletcher’s “failure to attempt other de-escalation options rendered his use of deadly force unreasonable and a violation of Penal Code Section 192(a), Voluntary Manslaughter.”
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O’Malley also emphasized in her statement how quickly events unfolded.
“From the time Officer Fletcher entered the store to the time he shot and killed Mr. Taylor, less than 40 seconds elapsed,” she wrote.
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From the Times:
Around 3 p.m., the police in San Leandro, a city south of Oakland, received a call from a security guard at a local Walmart store who reported that a man, Mr. Taylor, was holding an aluminum baseball bat and a tent and was trying to leave the store without paying. When Officer Fletcher arrived, Mr. Taylor was standing near several shopping carts. Officer Fletcher “did not wait for his cover officer and immediately contacted Mr. Taylor,” according to the district attorney’s office. After briefly conferring with the security guard, Officer Fletcher confronted Mr. Taylor, the office said. The officer pulled out his gun “at the same time” he tried taking the bat away from Mr. Taylor, according to the office. “Mr. Taylor pulled the bat from Officer Fletcher’s grasp and stepped away from Officer Fletcher,” the office said. “From a distance of approximately 17 feet, Officer Fletcher drew his Taser with his left hand and pointed it at Mr. Taylor.” Then, Officer Fletcher yelled at Mr. Taylor to “drop the bat man, drop the bat.” As Mr. Taylor moved toward the officer, he shot him with his Taser, the office said. At that point, Mr. Taylor “clearly experienced the shock of the Taser” and was “struggling to remain standing as he pointed the bat at the ground.” Then, for reasons that are unclear, Officer Fletcher shot Mr. Taylor in the chest, according to the office. The shooting occurred “just as” a backup officer arrived at the store, according to the office. Mr. Taylor died at the scene.
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O’Malley’s statement mentions that before Fletcher arrived on the scene, two customers approached Taylor and tried to help him. One customer offered him money (presumably so he could pay for the items he was accused of trying to steal), but Taylor told the customer “no thank you.” Walmart security told Taylor the police were on the way and Taylor said he would wait for them to arrive. Taylor was waiting near the shopping cart area when Fletcher showed up.
During a news conference Wednesda y, O’Malley declined to discuss the case further but she did assure outraged San Leandro residents that she empathizes with them and that Fletcher’s case is being taken seriously.
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“We understand the anger and frustration and grief that this killing has brought to you,” she said in a video statement accompanying the announcement of the charge. “And I assure you that we will seek justice.”


theroot--2020-09-03--Chadwick Boseman's Choice to Keep His Cancer Diagnosis Private Was Inspired by His Mother, Says His

Chadwick Boseman's Choice to Keep His Cancer Diagnosis Private Was Inspired by His Mother, Says His Agent

When it was announced that Chadwick Boseman had died after a years-long battle with colon cancer , many fans and peers alike were stunned to learn he ’ d been suffering from the terminal disease .
In a recent cover story for the Hollywood Reporter honoring the late actor , Boseman ’ s agent Michael Green opened up a bit about just how seriously Boseman took his career ( in terms of the roles he chose ) and shared some more insight as to what influenced the actor ’ s decision to keep his cancer diagnosis private .
In the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boseman ’ s mother who “ always taught him not to have people fuss over him.
” “ [ Boseman ] also felt in this business that people trip out about things , and he was a very , very private person , ” Green added .
As we ’ ve noted before , Boseman had every right to make that choice for himself .
In his heartfelt statement , Black Panther director Ryan Coogler revealed that he hadn ’ t known the details about Boseman ’ s diagnosis .
“ After his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he was living with his illness the entire time I knew him.
” Coogler wrote .
“ Because he was a caretaker , a leader , and a man of faith , dignity and pride , he shielded his collaborators from his suffering .
He lived a beautiful life .
And he made great art .
Day after day , year after year .
That was who he was .
He was an epic firework display .
I will tell stories about being there for some of the brilliant sparks till the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s trainer Addison Henderson also provided insight into the man Boseman was , noting he “ was just living his artistic life to the fullest and using his time and his moment to really affect people.
” “ For us , it was just like , ‘ Let ’ s keep going , let ’ s keep doing what you want to do , let ’ s keep training , ’ ” Henderson said .
“ Chad had so much wisdom , so much knowledge , so much inside of him that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease stop him from telling these amazing stories and showing his art in the prime of his life.
” On Boseman ’ s discretion when it came to choosing the roles he did , Green wrote : After Chad ’ s first script , they literally said , “ Oh , here ’ s your next script , and your mother ’ s a crackhead and your father left.
” And he goes , “ I ’ m not playing those images , ” and he went into the writers room , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Tessa were offered a movie , it was about two slaves , and he was like , “ I do not want to perpetuate slavery.
” It was like , “ We ’ re not going to keep perpetuating the stereotypes , ” and that ’ s why he wanted to show men of strength and of character .
It was always about bringing light .
That ’ s why we never did really dark movies or movies that were just people shooting everybody and perpetuating darkness .
He accomplished so much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the darkness , literally .
Until the last couple of days of his life , he was fighting it .
Green even touched on the well-known and embraced fact that Boseman had become known as the Black biopic actor .
The amount of time that we strategized over whether he should do a role for the betterment of humanity—it was always about utilizing his platform .
“ How can I give back ?
How will this be valuable to the Black community , and the community at large ?
” He was always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to tell through this role ?
” That ’ s how we chose almost all his roles .
Somebody once said , “ He ’ s playing a lot of biopic people.
” We said , “ It didn ’ t hurt Leonardo DiCaprio .
”

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When it was announced that Chadwick Boseman had died after a years-long battle with colon cancer, many fans and peers alike were stunned to learn he’d been suffering from the terminal disease.
In a recent cover story for the Hollywood Reporter honoring the late actor, Boseman’s agent Michael Green opened up a bit about just how seriously Boseman took his career (in terms of the roles he chose) and shared some more insight as to what influenced the actor’s decision to keep his cancer diagnosis private.
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In the intimate essay, Green noted it was Boseman’s mother who “always taught him not to have people fuss over him.”
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“[Boseman] also felt in this business that people trip out about things, and he was a very, very private person,” Green added.
As we’ve noted before, Boseman had every right to make that choice for himself. In his heartfelt statement, Black Panther director Ryan Coogler revealed that he hadn’t known the details about Boseman’s diagnosis.
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“After his family released their statement, I realized that he was living with his illness the entire time I knew him.” Coogler wrote. “Because he was a caretaker, a leader, and a man of faith, dignity and pride, he shielded his collaborators from his suffering. He lived a beautiful life. And he made great art. Day after day, year after year. That was who he was. He was an epic firework display. I will tell stories about being there for some of the brilliant sparks till the end of my days.”
Boseman’s trainer Addison Henderson also provided insight into the man Boseman was, noting he “was just living his artistic life to the fullest and using his time and his moment to really affect people.”
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“For us, it was just like, ‘Let’s keep going, let’s keep doing what you want to do, let’s keep training,’” Henderson said. “Chad had so much wisdom, so much knowledge, so much inside of him that he wasn’t going to let this disease stop him from telling these amazing stories and showing his art in the prime of his life.”
On Boseman’s discretion when it came to choosing the roles he did, Green wrote:
After Chad’s first script, they literally said, “Oh, here’s your next script, and your mother’s a crackhead and your father left.” And he goes, “I’m not playing those images,” and he went into the writers room, and they fired him. I remember him and Tessa were offered a movie, it was about two slaves, and he was like, “I do not want to perpetuate slavery.” It was like, “We’re not going to keep perpetuating the stereotypes,” and that’s why he wanted to show men of strength and of character. It was always about bringing light. That’s why we never did really dark movies or movies that were just people shooting everybody and perpetuating darkness. He accomplished so much, and all while he was fighting the darkness, literally. Until the last couple of days of his life, he was fighting it.
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Green even touched on the well-known and embraced fact that Boseman had become known as the Black biopic actor.
He wrote:


theroot--2020-09-03--Get Your #1 Treat Receiver Game Day Ready With This NFL Combo From Chewy

It ’ s weird , it doesn ’ t feel like football season .
Maybe it ’ s the no real training camp news , players opting out , or knowing I won ’ t be in a stadium this year that ’ s made it all lackluster .
It ’ s an overall bummer .
But that doesn ’ t mean I won ’ t be in my jersey for the first game of the season .
The best way to make this more enjoyable is by having our best fur friends by our sides decked out too .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ big games with this NFL sale .
So depending on your team , the price will fluctuate a few dollars .
Obviously , as reigning champs and kicking off the season Kansas City is little more than the other franchises currently .
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The leashes ( $ 10 ) proudly show team pride as well .
They even go up to the perfect socially distancing length of six feet .
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It’s weird, it doesn’t feel like football season. Maybe it’s the no real training camp news, players opting out, or knowing I won’t be in a stadium this year that’s made it all lackluster. It’s an overall bummer. But that doesn’t mean I won’t be in my jersey for the first game of the season. The best way to make this more enjoyable is by having our best fur friends by our sides decked out too. Chewy wants you prepared for all the big games with this NFL sale.
So depending on your team, the price will fluctuate a few dollars. Obviously, as reigning champs and kicking off the season Kansas City is little more than the other franchises currently. The jerseys ($13) are 100% satin, poly mesh, lightweight and comfy so the doggos or kitties will be happy all four quarters. Now add a collar ($8) for your good boy’s jewelry (Name tag/ID) as my vet calls it. It’s durable nylon and adjustable for a comfy but snug fit. The leashes ($10) proudly show team pride as well. They even go up to the perfect socially distancing length of six feet.
Free shipping on all orders over $49.


theroot--2020-09-03--Big Ten Keeps That Same Energy, Confirms No College Football This Fall After Trump Lies Once Again

To the dismay of millions of fans , the Big Ten was one of several college football conferences to pull the plug on playing this fall due to their concerns about exposure to COVID-19 .
But undeterred by the inherent risks of playing a full-contact sport in the midst of a global pandemic—that has already stolen over 860,000 lives worldwide and impacted millions more—Donald Trump has been on a personal crusade to ensure that college football continues in the fall , the health and safety of thousands of student-athletes be damned .
To that end , the Omaha World-Herald reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Warren on the phone and pleaded his case , which likely included threatening an executive order and bloviating about how his hands might be fun-sized , but he can hold glasses of water just fine .
Our idiot-in-chief then proceeded to run to Twitter and do what he does best : lie .
“ Had a very productive conversation with Kevin Warren , Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference , about immediately starting up Big Ten football , ” he tweeted .
“ Would be good ( great ! )
for everyone - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the one-yard line !
” “ On the one-yard line ” infers that a major announcement is imminent .
More specifically , the Big Ten ’ s decision to postpone its season until the spring was about to be reversed .
That ’ s kind of a big goddamn deal that would require updated safety measures to be submitted and approved by the same conference presidents and chancellors who just said , “ HELLLLLLLL NAH ” to having a season on August 11—not even a month ago .
So yes , Trump is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did everything short of calling this lying-ass liar a lying-ass liar .
To add insult to injury , Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos squashed a rumor that the Big Ten was looking to restart in October if the newly unveiled , 15-minute saliva-based COVID-19 tests could facilitate a safer football environment .
“ Nothing to that rumor , ” Moos told the World-Herald .
So yes , the ACC , Big 12 and SEC have every intention of playing this fall , but Trump is going to have to accept that he won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ohio State , Michigan or Penn State on the field until at least spring , at the earliest .
I ’ m also gon na need him to dead the notion that due to their “ extraordinary shape ” that they ’ re “ not going to have a problem ” with the coronavirus .
The Big Ten is making the right call .
Hopefully , other conferences opting to continue play will come to their senses before these student-athletes suffer the consequences of corporate greed .

To the dismay of millions of fans, the Big Ten was one of several college football conferences to pull the plug on playing this fall due to their concerns about exposure to COVID-19.
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But undeterred by the inherent risks of playing a full-contact sport in the midst of a global pandemic—that has already stolen over 860,000 lives worldwide and impacted millions more—Donald Trump has been on a personal crusade to ensure that college football continues in the fall, the health and safety of thousands of student-athletes be damned.
To that end, the Omaha World-Herald reports that Trump got Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren on the phone and pleaded his case, which likely included threatening an executive order and bloviating about how his hands might be fun-sized, but he can hold glasses of water just fine.
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Our idiot-in-chief then proceeded to run to Twitter and do what he does best: lie.
“Had a very productive conversation with Kevin Warren, Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, about immediately starting up Big Ten football,” he tweeted. “Would be good (great!) for everyone - Players, Fans, Country. On the one-yard line!”
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“On the one-yard line” infers that a major announcement is imminent. More specifically, the Big Ten’s decision to postpone its season until the spring was about to be reversed. That’s kind of a big goddamn deal that would require updated safety measures to be submitted and approved by the same conference presidents and chancellors who just said, “HELLLLLLLL NAH” to having a season on August 11—not even a month ago.
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So yes, Trump is lying—again—and on Wednesday, an anonymous source did everything short of calling this lying-ass liar a lying-ass liar.
From ESPN:
“Nothing has changed,” a Big Ten source told ESPN. “Nothing. We have to get all the medical questions answered before we can even bring back a plan to the presidents for approval.”
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To add insult to injury, Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos squashed a rumor that the Big Ten was looking to restart in October if the newly unveiled, 15-minute saliva-based COVID-19 tests could facilitate a safer football environment.
“Nothing to that rumor,” Moos told the World-Herald.
So yes, the ACC, Big 12 and SEC have every intention of playing this fall, but Trump is going to have to accept that he won’t be seeing perennial powerhouses like Ohio State, Michigan or Penn State on the field until at least spring, at the earliest.
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I’m also gonna need him to dead the notion that due to their “extraordinary shape” that they’re “not going to have a problem” with the coronavirus.
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The Big Ten is making the right call. Hopefully, other conferences opting to continue play will come to their senses before these student-athletes suffer the consequences of corporate greed.


theroot--2020-09-03--Teyana Taylor's 'Still' Music Video Featuring Tributes to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor Garners Mixed

Teyana Taylor's 'Still' Music Video Featuring Tributes to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor Garners Mixed Responses

Teyana Taylor ’ s latest music video for her song “ Still ” aims to serve as a reminder that Black lives truly matter , and that police brutality in America needs to end .
“ Still ” is found on the Harlem native ’ s latest project , The Album , and the music video ( released on Wednesday ) was directed by Taylor as her creative alter ego , Spike Tey .
Throughout the video , footage of past acts of police brutality such as the assault of Rodney King and the bodycam footage of the assault of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taylor also appears at various points in the visual dressed as civil rights activists and police brutality victims , such as Malcolm X , Huey P. Newton , Breonna Taylor ( in an EMT uniform ) , Trayvon Martin ( in a black hoodie ) , and Elijah McClain ( as evidenced by a violin , which he played ) .
While dressed as Newton , Taylor ’ s prominent baby bump is on display .
She announced in June that she was expecting her second child via the music video for “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her husband Iman Shumpert .
While Taylor attempted to send a message about the importance of Black lives , several Twitter users are not thrilled about the use of violent videos and audio for “ Still , ” or her method of evoking the above victims .
On Twitter , one user said that the video was “ careless , ” while another questioned why she was “ cosplaying ” as victims of police brutality .
“ [ Police brutality victims ] are not public property and it ’ s not fair to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Twitter user wrote .
“ They didn ’ t ask for all of this macabre.
” Despite lyrics that would prompt the listener to believe the song is about love , Taylor told Apple Music that “ Still ” pertains to being Black in America .
“ We ’ re constantly crying for love , we ’ re constantly crying for hope , we ’ re constantly crying for peace , ” she said of the song , which she says is “ one of [ her ] favorites.
” “ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our tears .
We ’ re getting places , but it ’ s not enough.
” The Album was released on Juneteenth and features guest spots from musicians such as Lauryn Hill , Missy Elliott , Erykah Badu , Kehlani , and more .
Watch the video below , however , please proceed with caution , as some of the images of violence and police brutality may be triggering .

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Teyana Taylor’s latest music video for her song “Still” aims to serve as a reminder that Black lives truly matter, and that police brutality in America needs to end. “Still” is found on the Harlem native’s latest project, The Album, and the music video (released on Wednesday) was directed by Taylor as her creative alter ego, Spike Tey.
Throughout the video, footage of past acts of police brutality such as the assault of Rodney King and the bodycam footage of the assault of George Floyd are on stirring display. Taylor also appears at various points in the visual dressed as civil rights activists and police brutality victims, such as Malcolm X, Huey P. Newton, Breonna Taylor (in an EMT uniform), Trayvon Martin (in a black hoodie), and Elijah McClain (as evidenced by a violin, which he played).
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While dressed as Newton, Taylor’s prominent baby bump is on display. She announced in June that she was expecting her second child via the music video for “Wake Up Love,” which features her husband Iman Shumpert.
While Taylor attempted to send a message about the importance of Black lives, several Twitter users are not thrilled about the use of violent videos and audio for “Still,” or her method of evoking the above victims. On Twitter, one user said that the video was “careless,” while another questioned why she was “cosplaying” as victims of police brutality.
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“[Police brutality victims] are not public property and it’s not fair to use their image like this,” a Twitter user wrote. “They didn’t ask for all of this macabre.”
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Despite lyrics that would prompt the listener to believe the song is about love, Taylor told Apple Music that “Still” pertains to being Black in America.
“We’re constantly crying for love, we’re constantly crying for hope, we’re constantly crying for peace,” she said of the song, which she says is “one of [her] favorites.” “It just seems like nothing’s wiping our tears. We’re getting places, but it’s not enough.”
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The Album was released on Juneteenth and features guest spots from musicians such as Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Erykah Badu, Kehlani, and more.
Watch the video below, however, please proceed with caution, as some of the images of violence and police brutality may be triggering.


theroot--2020-09-03--Family Demands Justice for Unarmed and Naked Black Man Who Died After Altercation With Rochester, NY

Family Demands Justice for Unarmed and Naked Black Man Who Died After Altercation With Rochester, NY, Police Officers [Updated]

A few things : Erratic behavior shouldn ’ t automatically be perceived as threatening .
People on drugs are still people .
A person displaying signs of mental illness needs help , not excessive force .
The Black Lives Matter explosion will never subside as long as police officers continue being overly aggressive when dealing with Black people—especially when those encounters end in death .
In March , police in Rochester , N.Y. confronted a Black man who had been walking naked through the streets .
The police were called to the scene by the man ’ s brother , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of concern for his brother ’ s wellbeing .
The man ’ s detainment by responding officers led to him being put on life support , which he was taken off of a week later .
On Wednesday , after records and video footage of the altercation were released , the victim ’ s family held a press conference to demand the firing of the officers involved in the incident .
The Associated Press reports that Daniel Prude died on March 30 , seven days after his altercation with Rochester police .
Prude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brother , Joe Prude , in upstate New York .
He had reportedly been kicked off the train en route to Rochester “ due to his unruly behavior , ” according to an internal affairs investigator ’ s report .
On March 22 , Prude was taken into custody by police for a mental health evaluation around 7 p.m. because he was having suicidal thoughts .
He was released hours later but around 3 a.m. the next morning , his brother called the police to report his brother had left the house .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken off his clothes , complying when police ask him to get on the ground and put his hands behind his back .
Prude is agitated and shouting as he sits on the pavement in handcuffs for a few moments as a light snow falls .
“ Give me your gun , I need it , ” he shouts .
Then , they put a white “ spit hood ” over his head , a device intended to protect officers from a detainee ’ s saliva .
At the time , New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic .
Then the officers slam Prude ’ s head into the street .
One officer , who is white , holds his head down against the pavement with both hands , saying “ calm down ” and “ stop spitting.
” Another officer places a knee on his back .
“ Trying to kill me !
” Prude says , his voice becoming muffled and anguished under the hood .
“ OK , stop .
I need it .
I need it , ” the prone man begs before his shouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers appear to become concerned after he stops moving , falls silent and they notice water coming out of Prude ’ s mouth .
“ My man .
You puking ?
” one says .
One officer notes that he ’ s been out , naked , in the street for some time .
Another remarks , “ He feels pretty cold.
” His head had been held down by an officer for just over two minutes , the video shows .
The officers then remove the hood and his handcuffs and medics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s loaded into an ambulance .
Spit hoods have been scrutinized as a factor in the deaths of several prisoners in the U.S. and other countries in recent years .
A medical examiner concluded that Prude ’ s death was a homicide caused by “ complications of asphyxia in the setting of physical restraint.
” The report lists excited delirium and acute intoxication by phencyclidine , or PCP , as contributing factors At the news conference , Joe expressed that his call to the cops didn ’ t end the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone call for my brother to get help .
Not for my brother to get lynched , ” Joe said .
“ How did you see him and not directly say , ‘ The man is defenseless , buck naked on the ground .
He ’ s cuffed up already .
Come on.
’ How many more brothers got ta die for society to understand that this needs to stop ?
” A full video published by The Appeal and Democrat & Chronicle shows that the responding officers spent a lot of time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rambling incoherently and that mocking continued even as he was lying unresponsive on the ground when the paramedics arrived .
One officer can be heard asking Prude , “ Sir , you don ’ t got AIDS , do you ?
” ( The video below is an excerpt from the longer video , which appears to be no longer available . )
“ He complied with all of their demands , and then they treated him like a piece of garbage with not even one speck of basic humanity , ” Elliot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s family , told The Appeal .
“ No , ‘ Hey are you alright ?
Hey , can we get you a blanket ?
’ It ’ s freezing out and he ’ s naked .
They don ’ t offer him anything.
” “ At first he ’ s talking , and then he ’ s whimpering , and then he goes silent , ” Dolby-Shields continued .
“ And they all laugh .
They ’ re having a good time , and you can see at that moment that his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stops going up and down , and he ’ s dying , and they ’ re just casually making jokes.
” So far , none of the officers involved have been charged in Prude ’ s death , fired or even suspended over the incident .
According to The Appeal , Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren told reporters Wednesday that Gov .
Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order in the wake of Eric Garner ’ s death , requiring that deaths in police custody be investigated by the attorney general ’ s office .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he ordered a criminal investigation and an internal investigation on March 23 and that the attorney general ’ s office took over the investigation in April .
The investigation has not been concluded .
New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement Wednesday : “ The death of Daniel Prude was a tragedy , and I extend my deepest condolences to his family .
I share the community ’ s concerns about ensuring a fair and independent investigation into his death and support their right to protest .
Pursuant to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Prosecutions Unit of my office is already actively investigating this incident .
As with every investigation , we will follow the facts of this case and ensure a complete and thorough examination of all relevant parties .
We will work tirelessly to provide the transparency and accountability that all our communities deserve.
” Updated : 9/3/20 , 5:17 p.m. : On Thursday , Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren suspended seven police officers over the detainment of 41-year-old Daniel Prude who went on life support after the encounter and died a week later , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

A few things: Erratic behavior shouldn’t automatically be perceived as threatening. People on drugs are still people. A person displaying signs of mental illness needs help, not excessive force. The Black Lives Matter explosion will never subside as long as police officers continue being overly aggressive when dealing with Black people—especially when those encounters end in death.
In March, police in Rochester, N.Y. confronted a Black man who had been walking naked through the streets. The police were called to the scene by the man’s brother, who said he only called them out of concern for his brother’s wellbeing. The man’s detainment by responding officers led to him being put on life support, which he was taken off of a week later. On Wednesday, after records and video footage of the altercation were released, the victim’s family held a press conference to demand the firing of the officers involved in the incident.
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The Associated Press reports that Daniel Prude died on March 30, seven days after his altercation with Rochester police. Prude was from Chicago but was visiting his brother, Joe Prude, in upstate New York. He had reportedly been kicked off the train en route to Rochester “due to his unruly behavior,” according to an internal affairs investigator’s report. On March 22, Prude was taken into custody by police for a mental health evaluation around 7 p.m. because he was having suicidal thoughts. He was released hours later but around 3 a.m. the next morning, his brother called the police to report his brother had left the house.
From AP:
The videos show Prude, who had taken off his clothes, complying when police ask him to get on the ground and put his hands behind his back. Prude is agitated and shouting as he sits on the pavement in handcuffs for a few moments as a light snow falls. “Give me your gun, I need it,” he shouts. Then, they put a white “spit hood” over his head, a device intended to protect officers from a detainee’s saliva. At the time, New York was in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Prude demands they remove it. Then the officers slam Prude’s head into the street. One officer, who is white, holds his head down against the pavement with both hands, saying “calm down” and “stop spitting.” Another officer places a knee on his back. “Trying to kill me!” Prude says, his voice becoming muffled and anguished under the hood. “OK, stop. I need it. I need it,” the prone man begs before his shouts turn to whimpers and grunts. The officers appear to become concerned after he stops moving, falls silent and they notice water coming out of Prude’s mouth. “My man. You puking?” one says. One officer notes that he’s been out, naked, in the street for some time. Another remarks, “He feels pretty cold.” His head had been held down by an officer for just over two minutes, the video shows. The officers then remove the hood and his handcuffs and medics can then be seen performing CPR before he’s loaded into an ambulance. Spit hoods have been scrutinized as a factor in the deaths of several prisoners in the U.S. and other countries in recent years. A medical examiner concluded that Prude’s death was a homicide caused by “complications of asphyxia in the setting of physical restraint.” The report lists excited delirium and acute intoxication by phencyclidine, or PCP, as contributing factors
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At the news conference, Joe expressed that his call to the cops didn’t end the way he expected.
“I placed a phone call for my brother to get help. Not for my brother to get lynched,” Joe said. “How did you see him and not directly say, ‘The man is defenseless, buck naked on the ground. He’s cuffed up already. Come on.’ How many more brothers gotta die for society to understand that this needs to stop?”
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A full video published by The Appeal and Democrat & Chronicle shows that the responding officers spent a lot of time laughing and mocking Prude while he was rambling incoherently and that mocking continued even as he was lying unresponsive on the ground when the paramedics arrived. One officer can be heard asking Prude, “Sir, you don’t got AIDS, do you?” (The video below is an excerpt from the longer video, which appears to be no longer available.)
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“He complied with all of their demands, and then they treated him like a piece of garbage with not even one speck of basic humanity,” Elliot Dolby-Shields, an attorney representing Prude’s family, told The Appeal. “No, ‘Hey are you alright? Hey, can we get you a blanket?’ It’s freezing out and he’s naked. They don’t offer him anything.”
“At first he’s talking, and then he’s whimpering, and then he goes silent,” Dolby-Shields continued. “And they all laugh. They’re having a good time, and you can see at that moment that his hand stops twitching, and his chest stops going up and down, and he’s dying, and they’re just casually making jokes.”
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So far, none of the officers involved have been charged in Prude’s death, fired or even suspended over the incident. According to The Appeal, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren told reporters Wednesday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order in the wake of Eric Garner’s death, requiring that deaths in police custody be investigated by the attorney general’s office. Rochester Police Chief La’Ron Singletary said he ordered a criminal investigation and an internal investigation on March 23 and that the attorney general’s office took over the investigation in April. The investigation has not been concluded.
New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement Wednesday:
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“The death of Daniel Prude was a tragedy, and I extend my deepest condolences to his family. I share the community’s concerns about ensuring a fair and independent investigation into his death and support their right to protest. Pursuant to Executive Order 147, the Special Investigations and Prosecutions Unit of my office is already actively investigating this incident. As with every investigation, we will follow the facts of this case and ensure a complete and thorough examination of all relevant parties. We will work tirelessly to provide the transparency and accountability that all our communities deserve.”
Updated: 9/3/20, 5:17 p.m.: On Thursday, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren suspended seven police officers over the detainment of 41-year-old Daniel Prude who went on life support after the encounter and died a week later, according to the New York Times.
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theroot--2020-09-03--This Is No Ordinary Flex: Sade Announces Vinyl Box Set That Contains All 6 of Her Albums

OK , OK , OK , I do have an actual job to do .
Which isn ’ t a problem , because I am absolutely thrilled to report that Sade will be releasing a special six-album vinyl box set !
Earlier this week , the “ epitome of ‘ nobody asked for this ’ ” —as The Glow Up ’ s Managing Editor Maiysha Kai put it—happened .
Basically , somebody tried to come for Sade when even the soul singer ’ s routine absence means more than a lot of folks ’ presence , but OK !
Being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be , I not only didn ’ t expect her to respond to such foolishness , but I wasn ’ t expecting much of anything from her in years to come—not until she was good and damn ready .
Well , shut the front door wide open because Sade dropped the best response in the history of dialogue .
“ Announcing Sade ’ s box set entitled This Far will be released worldwide on Oct. 9th 2020 , featuring remastered versions of all Sade ’ s six studio albums to date , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the announcement read from the singer ’ s official Twitter account .
A whole flex .
This is Sade ’ s version of “ PERIODT ” —and just like her , it is unmatched .
With this box set , which costs $ 179.98 , fans can enjoy an iconic collection featuring remastered versions of Diamond Life ( 1984 ) , Promise ( 1985 ) , Stronger Than Pride ( 1988 ) , Love Deluxe ( 1992 ) , Lovers Rock ( 2000 ) and Soldier of Love ( 2010 ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second—OMGOMGOMGOMGTHISISTHESWEETESTTABOO !
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And a note : When we reference Sade , we ’ re typically speaking about the soulful singer , but it is also important to note that the singular name Sade ( specifically , as it relates to the studio albums ) is an entire band .
More info and background from Pitchfork : The group of Sade , Stuart Matthewman , Andrew Hale , and Paul Spencer Denman remastered the collection at Abbey Road Studios .
Each record will be pressed on 180-gram vinyl , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ casebound box .
The press release announcing this collection offers a hint that the title “ suggests that the band ’ s studio work may not yet be fully complete.
” In 2018 , Sade released the new song “ Flower of the Universe.
” Sade ’ s a smooth operator , indeed .
So , always always put some respect on her name .
You can pre-order This Far here .
In the meantime , I ’ m about to troll my family and friends ( who probably also want this box @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Helen Folasade Adu. That’s it. That’s the blog.
OK, OK, OK, I do have an actual job to do. Which isn’t a problem, because I am absolutely thrilled to report that Sade will be releasing a special six-album vinyl box set!
Earlier this week, the “epitome of ‘nobody asked for this’”—as The Glow Up’s Managing Editor Maiysha Kai put it—happened. Basically, somebody tried to come for Sade when even the soul singer’s routine absence means more than a lot of folks’ presence, but OK!
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Being the ravishing recluse that Sade is known to be, I not only didn’t expect her to respond to such foolishness, but I wasn’t expecting much of anything from her in years to come—not until she was good and damn ready. Well, shut the front door wide open because Sade dropped the best response in the history of dialogue.
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“Announcing Sade’s box set entitled This Far will be released worldwide on Oct. 9th 2020, featuring remastered versions of all Sade’s six studio albums to date, on pure 180-gram heavyweight black vinyl,” the announcement read from the singer’s official Twitter account. A whole flex. This is Sade’s version of “PERIODT”—and just like her, it is unmatched.
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With this box set, which costs $179.98, fans can enjoy an iconic collection featuring remastered versions of Diamond Life (1984), Promise (1985), Stronger Than Pride (1988), Love Deluxe (1992), Lovers Rock (2000) and Soldier of Love (2010).
Excuse me while I geek out for a second—OMGOMGOMGOMGTHISISTHESWEETESTTABOO!!!!
OK. *breathes*
And a note: When we reference Sade, we’re typically speaking about the soulful singer, but it is also important to note that the singular name Sade (specifically, as it relates to the studio albums) is an entire band.
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More info and background from Pitchfork:
The group of Sade, Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale, and Paul Spencer Denman remastered the collection at Abbey Road Studios. Each record will be pressed on 180-gram vinyl, and the entire thing is packaged in a casebound box. The press release announcing this collection offers a hint that the title “suggests that the band’s studio work may not yet be fully complete.” In 2018, Sade released the new song “Flower of the Universe.”
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Sade’s a smooth operator, indeed. So, always always put some respect on her name. You can pre-order This Far here. In the meantime, I’m about to troll my family and friends (who probably also want this box set) that Christmas is coming...


theroot--2020-09-03--James Harden's Defense (I Can't Believe I Typed That) Propels the Rockets Past Thunder to Win Game 7

James Harden's Defense (I Can't Believe I Typed That) Propels the Rockets Past Thunder to Win Game 7 Thriller

Much like former Pacers coach Nate McMillan , James Harden is world-renowned for his struggles in the playoffs .
So with the coronavirus putting the league on pause for four dreary months , many believed that a well-rested Harden would finally slay his demons in the postseason .
To counter Harden ’ s lethal step-back jumper , the Thunder deployed a human firewall in Lu Dort , who routinely defied the laws of physics while inhibiting Harden ’ s superpowers time and time again throughout the series .
So with Harden throwing up brick after brick in Game 7—he finished @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4-15 shooting—and Dort tormenting his ass on both ends of the floor with a career-high 30 points of his own , the entire free world expected Dort to knock down the game-winner with 4.8 seconds left on the clock .
That is until Harden did this : I know , I can ’ t believe it myself .
Harden played defense ?
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Harden made the defensive stop to win the game ?
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Harden actually played defense ?
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This is like Trump screaming “ Black Lives Matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Color of Change .
After the dust settled and the Rockets emerged victorious after a hard-fought 104-102 win , the eight-time NBA All-Star kept it a buck .
“ I played like shit , ” Harden told Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN .
“ I couldn ’ t make a shot , turned the ball over , was just doing everything that was not supposed to happen , but I just kept sticking with it .
My teammates give me confidence throughout the game .
Defensively , I had to make a play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dort has been making some shots , so I wanted to get out to him.
” After Harden ’ s block , the remaining seconds of the game got even crazier .
Robert Covington made a free throw with 1.4 seconds left to extend the Rocket ’ s lead by two points , only for Harden to foul Danilo Gallinari before the ball was inbounded , giving the Thunder a free throw and the ball back .
But it was all for naught , as the Rockets managed to still escape with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dismay .
“ It ’ s crazy , ” he said .
“ This has been going on in the bubble—like the replays .
They show the replays sometimes so that , obviously , it ’ s an advantage if you get to see the replay and then you challenge .
“ We could ’ ve won the game , but that situation—the league knows [ about my history with referee Scott Foster ] .
Yeah .
They ’ re going to fine me .
I said his name .
Yeah .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thunder out the way , the Rockets advance and will face the Lakers on Friday .

Much like former Pacers coach Nate McMillan, James Harden is world-renowned for his struggles in the playoffs. So with the coronavirus putting the league on pause for four dreary months, many believed that a well-rested Harden would finally slay his demons in the postseason.
That hasn’t exactly happened.
To counter Harden’s lethal step-back jumper, the Thunder deployed a human firewall in Lu Dort, who routinely defied the laws of physics while inhibiting Harden’s superpowers time and time again throughout the series.
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So with Harden throwing up brick after brick in Game 7—he finished the game with 17 points on grisly 4-15 shooting—and Dort tormenting his ass on both ends of the floor with a career-high 30 points of his own, the entire free world expected Dort to knock down the game-winner with 4.8 seconds left on the clock.
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That is until Harden did this:
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I know, I can’t believe it myself. Harden played defense?! Harden made the defensive stop to win the game?! Harden actually played defense?!?!!? This is like Trump screaming “Black Lives Matter!” and becoming a board member at Color of Change.
After the dust settled and the Rockets emerged victorious after a hard-fought 104-102 win, the eight-time NBA All-Star kept it a buck.
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“I played like shit,” Harden told Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN. “I couldn’t make a shot, turned the ball over, was just doing everything that was not supposed to happen, but I just kept sticking with it. My teammates give me confidence throughout the game. Defensively, I had to make a play and I closed it out to him. Dort has been making some shots, so I wanted to get out to him.”
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After Harden’s block, the remaining seconds of the game got even crazier. Robert Covington made a free throw with 1.4 seconds left to extend the Rocket’s lead by two points, only for Harden to foul Danilo Gallinari before the ball was inbounded, giving the Thunder a free throw and the ball back. But it was all for naught, as the Rockets managed to still escape with the win—much to Chris Paul’s dismay.
“It’s crazy,” he said. “This has been going on in the bubble—like the replays. They show the replays sometimes so that, obviously, it’s an advantage if you get to see the replay and then you challenge.
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“We could’ve won the game, but that situation—the league knows [about my history with referee Scott Foster]. Yeah. They’re going to fine me. I said his name. Yeah. We already know the history.”
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With the Thunder out the way, the Rockets advance and will face the Lakers on Friday.