theroot--2020-10-09--Auntie Unfiltered: Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Hey nieces and nephews .
Can you believe we are at the end of the first week of October already ?
2020 has been something else , and as we are still trying to catch our breath , 2021 is peeking around the corner like Wilona on some “ Hey y ’ all !
” We are still in a pandemic .
In the U.S. , we are still in the midst of a racial reckoning .
The economy is up and down ; people are out of jobs and out of options , and the upcoming election is providing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collective heads spinning .
And we still aren ’ t through .
In the midst of it all , we try to keep some sort of semblance of normalcy .
For my part , I keep talking through my angst with my therapist .
I did an episode a few weeks ago where I did my job as a therapy evangelist to tell everyone to seek out a therapist and untangle their own personal knots .
The feedback on that episode was tremendous , and I received some questions about the process of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your therapist .
On this week ’ s episode , I address doing the work—specifically , how do I personally create my plan to make personal change ?
It ’ s all about setting attainable goals and knowing what you want so you can create a plan to get it .
Let ’ s get into it .
As always , I want to hear from you .
If you have questions , comments , or concerns ; if you need advice , or if you have a topic you think I should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me up at AuntieSubmissions @ theroot.com , and I ’ ll see you next time .


theroot--2020-10-09--'I Really, Really See You': Yamiche Alcindor Pinpoints Exactly Why Lists Like The Root 100 Matter

“ It ’ s humbling and I ’ m so grateful to be on this list with so many amazing @ @ @ @ @ work , including my friends , Nikole Hannah-Jones of the New York Times , as @ @ @ @ @ MSNBC.
” — Yamiche Alcindor , Journalist , 2020 The Root 100 Honoree As I @ @ @ @ @ my Haitian mother walks over and sees the thumbnail of Yamiche Alcindor ’ s face @ @ @ @ @ ’ t know what I ’ m working on , but what she—and my dad @ @ @ @ @ s biggest fan—do know is that the PBS NewsHour White House correspondent is a force @ @ @ @ @ , Alcindor—who is an honoree on this year ’ s The Root 100—offers advice to @ @ @ @ @ shares why it ’ s critical to highlight the important work Black folks are doing @ @ @ @ @

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theroot--2020-10-07--Prime Day Cometh Early: Get an Amazon Echo Show 5 With a Blink Mini Security Camera for Just $50

Another one of Amazon ’ s crazy combo deals is on tap with an Echo Show 5 that ships with a Blink Mini indoor security camera for $ 50 .
This is one of the bigger Prime Day deals going which , if you don ’ t know already , requires an Amazon Prime membership ( get a free 30-day trial here ) .
If you ’ re signed into a Prime account , you ’ ll just need to cart one to see the discount at checkout .
This combo is normally $ 125 , and an Echo Show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Blink is usually $ 35 , so this is a rare discount for sure .
The Blink Mini offers a 1080p wide angle feed to monitor your home ’ s most important areas , with motion detection on board to alert you whenever there ’ s movement about .
You ’ ll need a subscription if you want to record those moments and save them to the cloud for later viewing , but you currently get service through December 2020 with every purchase , which is more than enough time to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-term investment .
This deal was originally published in June 2020 and updated with new information on 10/7/2020 .

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

Amazon Echo Show 5 + Blink Mini | $50 | Amazon Prime Exclusive
Another one of Amazon’s crazy combo deals is on tap with an Echo Show 5 that ships with a Blink Mini indoor security camera for $50. This is one of the bigger Prime Day deals going which, if you don’t know already, requires an Amazon Prime membership (get a free 30-day trial here). If you’re signed into a Prime account, you’ll just need to cart one to see the discount at checkout.
This combo is normally $125, and an Echo Show 5 alone typically sits around $60 and the Blink is usually $35, so this is a rare discount for sure.
The Blink Mini offers a 1080p wide angle feed to monitor your home’s most important areas, with motion detection on board to alert you whenever there’s movement about.
You’ll need a subscription if you want to record those moments and save them to the cloud for later viewing, but you currently get service through December 2020 with every purchase, which is more than enough time to decide whether it’s worth the long-term investment.
Bee-tee-dubs, you can get the Show 5 without the Blink Mini to save $5, also Prime-exclusive.
This deal was originally published in June 2020 and updated with new information on 10/13/2020.


theroot--2020-10-09--The Root Jams Weekly (10/9/2020): 'Baby Baby Baby'

My family will soon welcome a new baby into our household so it only makes sense to dedicate a playlist @ @ @ @ @ songs with “ baby ” in the title .
The Root ’ s weekly playlist @ @ @ @ @ a hiatus .
Thanks for sleepwalking with us and we ’ ll see you on @ @ @ @ @ of the war ” ; Hamilton references are ALWAYS welcomed in this space ) .
@ @ @ @ @ over Baby ( All I Want Is You ) ” Lyn Collins “ Me and @ @ @ @ @ Thing Goin ’ ” The Drifters “ There Goes My Baby ” Rick James “ @ @ @ @ @ ”

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

My family will soon welcome a new baby into our household so it only makes sense to dedicate a playlist to songs about kids and/or songs with “baby” in the title. The Root’s weekly playlist is going to be taking a hiatus. Thanks for sleepwalking with us and we’ll see you on the other side (“of the war”; Hamilton references are ALWAYS welcomed in this space).
Jay Connor
Jamie Foxx “U Still Got It”
Mary J. Blige “Your Child”
Lauryn Hill “To Zion”
Nas “Daughters”
Torae “Taylor Made”
Jessica Moulite
JoJo “Baby It’s You”
Britney Spears “... Baby One More Time”
Pinkfong “Baby Shark”
Sir Mix-A-Lot “Baby Got Back”
Ms. Lauryn Hill “To Zion”
The Supremes “Baby Love”
Mariah Carey “Always Be My Baby”
Baby Bash, Frankie J “Suga Suga”
Ari Lennox “Shea Butter Baby”
Ashanti “Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)”
Chloe x Halle “Baby Girl”
Christina Aguilera “Come on over Baby (All I Want Is You)”
Usher “There Goes My Baby”
Sam Smith “Baby, You Make Me Crazy”
Ashanti “Baby”
TLC “Baby-Baby-Baby”
Sean Paul, Beyoncé “Baby Boy”
3LW “No More (Baby I’ma Do Right)”
Maiysha Kai
Prince “Baby”
Bobby McFerrin “Baby”
Panama Jackson
Leslie Odom, Jr and Lin-Manual Miranda “Dear Theodosia”
Brandy “Baby”
Luther Vandross “Since I Lost My Baby”
Phyllis Hyman “Baby”
Lyn Collins “Me and My Baby Got a Good Thing Goin’”
The Drifters “There Goes My Baby”
Donny Hathaway “I Thank You Baby”
Rick James “Give It to Me Baby”


theroot--2020-10-09--'Our Ancestors Cannot Be Flattened': The Root Presents: It's Lit! Wanders in Strange Lands With Morg

'Our Ancestors Cannot Be Flattened': The Root Presents: It's Lit! Wanders in Strange Lands With Morgan Jerkins

Her first book may have been her “ undoing , ” but journalist and author Morgan Jerkins ’ second offering , Wandering in Strange Lands ( HarperCollins ) , is a homecoming .
Taking a detour from the “ hot-takes ” upon which she built her career and the provocative personal essays that comprised her bestselling debut , This Will Be My Undoing , Jerkins retraced the steps of her ancestors from her native New Jersey back through the Great Migration , through Gullah-Geechee culture , and beyond .
While fans of her first book may find Strange Lands an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Jerkins nevertheless presents an equally intimate history—this time , not only for herself but the many Black and Indigenous readers who will see their own histories reflected in her journey .
“ [ W ] ith this book , I was trying to document a mosaic of Black American experiences and how those experiences can transform , can fracture , and rupture depending on migration , ” Jerkins tells me , along with my co-host , The Root ’ s Editor-in-Chief Danielle Belton , on this week ’ s episode of The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
podcast .
“ And that was something that ’ s very interesting for me , is that when we speak about the Black American experience , the Black American identity , I realize that there are Black American identities and experiences , ” she adds .
“ And it ’ s so great to not only talk about things that unify us but within that unity , talk about what distinguishes us , depending on which region we ’ re from .
And I really wanted to be able to highlight that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American who has attempted to trace their genealogy is well aware , those journeys through our lineage are rarely , if ever , linear .
They are pocked with voids of readily-accessible knowledge and filled with uncomfortable truths .
For Jerkins , excavating the past occasionally involved blurring the binaries that have historically existed between Black and white American identities , as well as clarifying the lesser-known facts that may contradict our beliefs and teachings of Black history .
“ This is the work , right here ... to talk about the truths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said of her extensively researched migration story , one she felt compelled to write , “ to just show that our ancestors can not be flattened.
” “ You know , we say in internet spaces , I ’ m not my ancestors.
’ And we often say it with regards to like , we ’ re stronger than them , which—I completely I reject that , for many different reasons.
” Jerkins continues .
“ But what I think when we say ‘ I am not my ancestors , ’ [ is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can ’ t flatten your ancestors and what they did to survive , whether you like it or not ... if we ’ re going to expose the totality and the multiplicity of Black American experiences , we have to be okay with wherever it may lead.
” Hear this and more in the third episode of The Root Presents : It ’ s Lit !
, featuring the ever-curious Morgan Jerkins , available on Apple , Spotify , Stitcher , iHeart Radio , Google Podcasts , Amazon , NPR One , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transcript of The Root Presents : It ’ s Lit , Ep .
3 : Morgan Jerkins is available below :

Her first book may have been her “undoing,” but journalist and author Morgan Jerkins’ second offering, Wandering in Strange Lands (HarperCollins), is a homecoming. Taking a detour from the “hot-takes” upon which she built her career and the provocative personal essays that comprised her bestselling debut, This Will Be My Undoing, Jerkins retraced the steps of her ancestors from her native New Jersey back through the Great Migration, through Gullah-Geechee culture, and beyond. While fans of her first book may find Strange Lands an unexpected departure in both tone and scope, Jerkins nevertheless presents an equally intimate history—this time, not only for herself but the many Black and Indigenous readers who will see their own histories reflected in her journey.
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“[W]ith this book, I was trying to document a mosaic of Black American experiences and how those experiences can transform, can fracture, and rupture depending on migration,” Jerkins tells me, along with my co-host, The Root’s Editor-in-Chief Danielle Belton, on this week’s episode of The Root Presents: It’s Lit! podcast. “And that was something that’s very interesting for me, is that when we speak about the Black American experience, the Black American identity, I realize that there are Black American identities and experiences,” she adds. “And it’s so great to not only talk about things that unify us but within that unity, talk about what distinguishes us, depending on which region we’re from. And I really wanted to be able to highlight that in the book.”
As any Black American who has attempted to trace their genealogy is well aware, those journeys through our lineage are rarely, if ever, linear. They are pocked with voids of readily-accessible knowledge and filled with uncomfortable truths. For Jerkins, excavating the past occasionally involved blurring the binaries that have historically existed between Black and white American identities, as well as clarifying the lesser-known facts that may contradict our beliefs and teachings of Black history.
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“This is the work, right here...to talk about the truths that make us uncomfortable,” she said of her extensively researched migration story, one she felt compelled to write, “to just show that our ancestors cannot be flattened.”
“You know, we say in internet spaces, I’m not my ancestors.’ And we often say it with regards to like, we’re stronger than them, which—I completely I reject that, for many different reasons.” Jerkins continues. “But what I think when we say ‘I am not my ancestors,’ [is] you’re right. Because you can’t flatten your ancestors and what they did to survive, whether you like it or not...if we’re going to expose the totality and the multiplicity of Black American experiences, we have to be okay with wherever it may lead.”
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Hear this and more in the third episode of The Root Presents: It’s Lit!, featuring the ever-curious Morgan Jerkins, available on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Amazon, NPR One, TuneIn, and Radio Public.
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A transcript of The Root Presents: It’s Lit, Ep. 3: Morgan Jerkins is available below:


theroot--2020-10-09--Yelp Announces ‘Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert,’ and Now All the Hit Dogs Are Hollering

Yelp , the company that specializes in crowd-sourced business reviews , announced Thursday that it will now warn users about businesses that have been accused of “ overt ” racism .
Conservatives responded to this news with sighs of relief knowing that the “ minorities ” whose wellbeing they ’ re always concerned about will be appropriately alerted to bigoted business owners whose toxic practices put in jeopardy their dignity and sense of safety .
“ Now , when a business gains attention for reports of racist conduct , Yelp will place a new Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , along with a link to a news article where they can learn more , ” the company tweeted .
“ Communities have always turned to Yelp in reaction to current events at the local level , ” Noorie Malik , Yelp ’ s vice president of user operations wrote on the company ’ s blog .
“ As the nation reckons with issues of systemic racism , we ’ ve seen in the last few months that there is a clear need to warn consumers about businesses associated with egregious , racially-charged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending decisions.
” Let ’ s be real about something : Up until now , Yelp has existed as a godsend for all the complain-y Karens and Donalds of the world to air out the pettiest of grievances with no regard to how that behavior might affect the business they ’ re reviewing .
( Side note : I decided on “ Donald ” because Trump is pretty much the epitome of what a male Karen is—he ’ s racist , entitled , cowardly , a compulsive liar and someone who wields power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) Yet people who probably voted for the current commander-in-orangey-shit-stains whose rhetoric puts people of color at risk every day got all in their feelings over Yelp ’ s bootleg version of t he Green Book and they turned Twitter into a hit-dog-hollering parade .
Just for fun , let ’ s start with non-white political commentator and conservative sock-puppet Michelle Malkin who posted a whole doomsday video i mploring people to “ cancel Yelp ” and said that the company ’ s new policy is going to “ blow up in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devices of Antifa.
” So Malkin is spreading Antifa propaganda when she could have just as easily pointed to the group of right-wing terrorists who allegedly plotted to kidnap Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer .
That group , much like white supremacist organizations all over the nation , actually had home-made explosives , according to the FBI .
( The same FBI that has said repeatedly that a ntifa isn ’ t an actual organization . )
Malkin can reimagine all of that right-winger nonsense as truisms but she can ’ t envision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an alert that tells them which establishments to steer clear of .
Then there ’ s California congressional candidate Beatrice Cardenas who tweeted that racism “ is such a subjective accusation to make against someone ” and that Yelp is “ going to be personally responsible for many lives destroyed when this new feature gets abused and weaponized , and people lose their businesses.
” OK , calm down Karens-for-Congress .
First of all , it ’ s mostly white people who think racism is subjective which is an easy position to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience it .
Secondly , all reviews are subjective and they all have the potential to cost people business .
It ’ s very telling that white people draw the line at accusations of racism when it comes to having free rei n to criticize businesses in a way that might be harmful to them .
But let a restaurant put too much spice on their quiche with raisins or whatever the fuck it is white people eat .
The hurri-Karen flood of white tears didn ’ t stop there .
It seems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new policy will be weaponized against good white people who would never , ever do the racisms .
I guess , “ if you ’ ve done nothing wrong , you have nothing to worry about ” only applies to Black people who don ’ t trust cops or the Karens who call them over bullshit .
Then there are those who can ’ t imagine a use for a racism-warning alert and chose to express that sentiment by ... being racist as fuck .
Media analyst Mark Dice appears to think racism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ So when a customer hallucinates that they ’ ve experienced racism you ’ re going to alert the entire world that the restaurant is racist ?
” Dice asked .
Here ’ s Blaze TV host Lauren Chen who thinks affirmative action and critical race theory are racist—not the white-centric socioeconomic conditions that make those things necessary—but can ’ t imagine patrons of color wanting to stay the fuck away from business owners who think exactly like her .
At the end of the day , I ’ m not sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be , but I know white people and conservatives appear to be afraid .
It ’ s almost as if they ’ re worried about being profiled or unfairly judged based on optics and subsequently discriminated against .

Yelp, the company that specializes in crowd-sourced business reviews, announced Thursday that it will now warn users about businesses that have been accused of “overt” racism. Conservatives responded to this news with sighs of relief knowing that the “minorities” whose wellbeing they’re always concerned about will be appropriately alerted to bigoted business owners whose toxic practices put in jeopardy their dignity and sense of safety.
Nah, I’m bullshittin’. White people got big mad.
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“Now, when a business gains attention for reports of racist conduct, Yelp will place a new Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert on their Yelp page to inform users, along with a link to a news article where they can learn more,” the company tweeted.
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“Communities have always turned to Yelp in reaction to current events at the local level,” Noorie Malik, Yelp’s vice president of user operations wrote on the company’s blog. “As the nation reckons with issues of systemic racism, we’ve seen in the last few months that there is a clear need to warn consumers about businesses associated with egregious, racially-charged actions to help people make more informed spending decisions.”
Let’s be real about something: Up until now, Yelp has existed as a godsend for all the complain-y Karens and Donalds of the world to air out the pettiest of grievances with no regard to how that behavior might affect the business they’re reviewing. (Side note: I decided on “Donald” because Trump is pretty much the epitome of what a male Karen is—he’s racist, entitled, cowardly, a compulsive liar and someone who wields power irresponsibly while pretending to be persecuted.)
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Yet people who probably voted for the current commander-in-orangey-shit-stains whose rhetoric puts people of color at risk every day got all in their feelings over Yelp’s bootleg version of t he Green Book and they turned Twitter into a hit-dog-hollering parade.
Just for fun, let’s start with non-white political commentator and conservative sock-puppet Michelle Malkin who posted a whole doomsday video i mploring people to “cancel Yelp” and said that the company’s new policy is going to “blow up in their faces like one of those improvised explosive devices of Antifa.”
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So Malkin is spreading Antifa propaganda when she could have just as easily pointed to the group of right-wing terrorists who allegedly plotted to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. That group, much like white supremacist organizations all over the nation, actually had home-made explosives, according to the FBI. (The same FBI that has said repeatedly that a ntifa isn’t an actual organization.) Malkin can reimagine all of that right-winger nonsense as truisms but she can’t envision that people of color might benefit from an alert that tells them which establishments to steer clear of.
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Then there’s California congressional candidate Beatrice Cardenas who tweeted that racism “is such a subjective accusation to make against someone” and that Yelp is “going to be personally responsible for many lives destroyed when this new feature gets abused and weaponized, and people lose their businesses.”
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OK , calm down Karens-for-Congress. First of all, it’s mostly white people who think racism is subjective which is an easy position to take when your pasty ass doesn’t experience it. Secondly, all reviews are subjective and they all have the potential to cost people business. It’s very telling that white people draw the line at accusations of racism when it comes to having free rei n to criticize businesses in a way that might be harmful to them. But let a restaurant put too much spice on their quiche with raisins or whatever the fuck it is white people eat.
The hurri-Karen flood of white tears didn’t stop there. It seems some white people believe Yelp’s new policy will be weaponized against good white people who would never, ever do the racisms.
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I guess, “if you’ve done nothing wrong, you have nothing to worry about” only applies to Black people who don’t trust cops or the Karens who call them over bullshit.
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Then there are those who can’t imagine a use for a racism-warning alert and chose to express that sentiment by...being racist as fuck. Media analyst Mark Dice appears to think racism is a figment of the negro imagination.
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“So when a customer hallucinates that they’ve experienced racism you’re going to alert the entire world that the restaurant is racist?” Dice asked.
Here’s Blaze TV host Lauren Chen who thinks affirmative action and critical race theory are racist—not the white-centric socioeconomic conditions that make those things necessary—but can’t imagine patrons of color wanting to stay the fuck away from business owners who think exactly like her.
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At the end of the day, I’m not sure how effective Yelp’s new policy will be, but I know white people and conservatives appear to be afraid. It’s almost as if they’re worried about being profiled or unfairly judged based on optics and subsequently discriminated against.
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I can’t relate.


theroot--2020-10-10--Don't Give a Second Thought to Oven Space This Thanksgiving With Almost 50% Off Select Oster Applian

Don't Give a Second Thought to Oven Space This Thanksgiving With Almost 50% Off Select Oster Appliances

Can you believe it ’ s already October ?
We are only a month and some change away from Thanksgiving @ @ @ @ @ great deals on Oster appliances to help make this year ’ s meal prep a @ @ @ @ @ grab that kitchen appliance you have been wanting for your standard cooking needs .
First @ @ @ @ @ door countertop oven will free up space in your kitchen oven for only $ 130 @ @ @ @ @ 48 % off .
You can also move the turkey to this massive roaster oven @ @ @ @ @ has a self-basting lid which keeps circulating moisture to keep your turkey from drying out @ @ @ @ @ that are ready-to-go hot while finishing up other cooking can also be a pain without @ @ @ @ @ get this warming tray for only $ 32 to keep three entrees hot for serving @ @ @ @ @ appliances on sale as well , but these great deals are only available today .
@ @ @ @ @

Elizabeth Lanier on Kinja Deals, shared by Elizabeth Lanier to The Root

Oster Buffet Server Warming Tray | $30 | Target
Oster HeatSoft Hand Mixer | $45 | Amazon Gold Box
Oster Blender with FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System | $120 | Amazon Gold Box
Oster French Convection Countertop Oven | $130 | Amazon Gold Box
Can you believe it’s already Halloween? November starts tomorrow, and that means we are only a few weeks away from the biggest cooking holiday of the year. At the risk of being one of those annoying people talking about Thanksgiving before Halloween is even over, Amazon and Target have some great deals on Oster appliances to help make this year’s meal prep a breeze.
Keeping the side dishes that are ready-to-go hot while finishing up other cooking can also be a pain without space, so you can get this warming tray for only $30 over at Target to keep three entrees hot for serving. That’s even lower than Amazon’s previous deal price before it sold out last month.
Next up, this nifty-looking French door countertop oven will free up space in your kitchen oven for only $130, which is a whopping 43% off. You can also move the turkey to this 22 quart roaster oven— it even has a self-basting lid which keeps circulating moisture to keep your turkey from drying out. Unfortunately, with November starting tomorrow the roaster oven is not on sale, and is going for $53 which is about average.
Finally, you’ll need a hand mixer or blender for lots of recipes, and you can get this one for $45 today only (35% discount). Perhaps the best deal of the day though is the Oster blender and FoodSaver vacuum storage system bundled together for 40% off ($120), which will help you get a handle on holiday leftovers as well— waste not, want not, right?
Oster has some other appliances on sale as well, but some of these fabulous deals are only available today. Check them all out below:
This deal was originally published in October by Elizabeth Lanier and was updated on 10/31/2020.


theroot--2020-10-08--Everything I Bought to Make My Tiny Studio Apartment Feel More Like a Palace in the Sky

Hot on the heels of our wedding last weekend ( wolf-whistle ) —now infamously pushed forward because of Prime Day—my wife and I recently decided to rearrange our apartment in a way that not only better suits our new work-from-home lifestyle but also opens up the space .
As I ’ ve tirelessly chronicled on this godforsaken website , I live in a 500-square foot studio apartment with my significant other and two pets .
So it goes without saying things get a little cramped sometimes , and feeling physically suffocated by STUFF is probably not the best way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we ditched some of our more substantial belongings in favor of newer , smaller , and mostly cheaper decor , in addition to rethinking our approach to organization .
Before we moved into an apartment built for ants in Manhattan , we both came from roomier apartments in the heart of Brooklyn .
Naturally , much of the furniture we packed up and transported in a U-Haul truck one rainy afternoon was intended for these 2-3 bedroom homes .
About a year and a half later , it became evident the layout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thus we started investigating clever ideas for “ downsizing ” our digs to at least create the illusion of grandeur .
You see , whether you ’ re a renter or a homeowner , sooner or later , you ’ ll recognize the shortcomings of your original vision for the interior design and backpedal .
To spare you the grief , I ’ ve put together a tidy list of compact furnishings to replace your existing setup and start anew .
Let ’ s face it , unless you have a family of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a large dining table right now .
In the midst of a pandemic , you should probably avoid having guests INSIDE YOUR HOUSE .
PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD JUST EAT OUTSIDE IF YOU ’ RE GOING TO HAVE A SOCIALLY DISTANT FEAST .
But especially if your living quarters are confined , the first thing you ’ ll want to take a look at is your dining table .
Ask yourself , do you really need that extendable , rectangular mess occupying the larger part of your dining area , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , squareular pinewood storage desk measuring just 29 '' each way .
We opted for the latter , and haven ’ t regretted it since .
Removing our six- to eight-person Ikea piece from the mix gave us more clearance to do our nightly floor exercises , at the same time rather than taking turns .
To conserve fridge real estate , we got a bunch of these fridge drawers and organizers for the shelves that don ’ t have storage .
You know , the ones where you keep all your most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beer and various yogurts ?
Now you can have an entire drawer dedicated to beer , and another exclusively for ‘ gurts .
However you want to sort your fridge , you can rest assured knowing the arrangement is rational .
However , I will say , the egg container—which can store up to 14 eggs as opposed to a carton ’ s 12—isn ’ t the best example of this efficiency .
Who ’ s got just two spare eggs lying around ?
But , for $ 35 , you ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of those bad boys , two wide drawers , two narrow drawers , and a can dispenser drawer for the aforementioned beers .
A pretty great value all things considered .
Put It Where You Can ’ t See It If there ’ s one thing I ’ ve learned in my adult life about cleaning , it ’ s that the key to maintaining a space devoid of clutter is to shove it inside something else .
Enter storage .
While everyone and their mother knows you can buy under-bed storage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sight and out of mind before it ’ s inevitably tossed out , those with more trinkets than you know what to do with can stuff ‘ em inside an ottoman and prop your feet up when you ’ re done .
We bought the Youdenovoa 30 '' folding storage ottoman , which comes cheap at $ 39 yet feels high-quality despite the modest cost .
These organizer boxes from mDesign we keep in our bathroom .
Their versatile design , however , makes them perfectly suitable for just about any room .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ set for storing things purhcased in bulklike mouthwash and handsoap .
For a moving storage solution , I recommend the Mind Reader three-drawer rolling storage cart and organizer .
Push it aside when it gets in the way , or test out new locations around the apartment on a whim to see where it fits best .
Whatever your needs , let these organizational tools serve as repositories for everything you don ’ t know what to do with—at least until you figure out what to do with it .
Like my coworker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to learn how to play the guitar these past few months , mostly because there ’ s nothing else to do .
But here ’ s the thing about musical instruments , especially string instruments : they take up A LOT of space .
Space that I , evidently , do not have .
The String Swing guitar hanger and mount bracket not only addresses that concern , it actually improved the look of my wall .
Previously a blank slate , the addition of a guitar makes it seem like I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work , even though I ’ m an amateur guitar player at best .
To complement this new adornment , I bought a six-pack of aluminum album cover frames—the cheapest I could find at the time of the transaction—to hang my vinyl records .
The end result is a room graced with musical appreciation and aesthetic that appears intentional , as opposed to bearing resemblance to my college dorm days .
Let ’ s Shelve This One for Now Speaking of wall storage , it doesn ’ t get any better than shelves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surroundings art deco flair with a side of faux-minimalism .
Conveniently on sale as we speak , this set from Sriwatana , the company boasts , is made of real wood .
Because of their U-shape , you don ’ t have to worry about spending another 10 bucks or so on separate bookends .
These hold my wife ’ s small collection of “ trash romance novels ” ( her words , not mine ) with room to spare .
Back in the kitchen , anyone who cooks knows the distress inflicted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lack thereof .
Wosovo ’ s stackable cabinet shelf solved for this problem by layering herbs and spices laterally .
Likewise , if your medicine cabinet is full and your bathroom countertop in disarray , allow me to introduce you to my friend the mDesign adjustable vitamin rack .
Complete with three whole rows of storage , there ’ s plenty of space to occupy , with pills of all kinds—I won ’ t tell !
Okay , you could say this one ’ s trivial at best—we all know printers don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ space , BUT since I share a desk with my wife ( yes , we have the Ikea double-desk Kallax ) , most full-size inkjet printers have our workstation beat .
As I told Chaya when she interviewed me for her roundup of the best compact printers you can buy , nominating the Canon Pixma TR150 was a no-brainer .
While I ’ ve only had it for a month or so , the 2.7 x 7.3 x 2.6 ” form factor doesn ’ t block my view or touch my elbows when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s wireless down to the optional battery , you never have to think about it , which , let ’ s face it , is exactly what any of us wants from a printer .
To top it off , an easy-to-navigate 1.44 '' OLED screen yields an easy setup and lets you cut to the chase , disabling the auto-sleep mode as I know you ’ ll be compelled to do within the first few prints .
A 50-page limit may sound limiting , but who prints that much these days ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that rhetorical , but seriously , I bought this thing to avoid my weekly trips to the post office only to find out they ’ re closed on weekends now because this is Trump ’ s America .
The Always Pan has been making its rounds recently in esteemed publications like the New York Times , Vogue , Fortune , and the Wall Street Journal .
But now I ’ m here to recommend it firsthand on our lesser-known , underground hipster website , so you know it ’ s real .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out as particularly voluminous goods .
From Our Place , the Always Pan rectifies this by replacing eight things in your cabinets , taking the place of your frying and saute pans , steamer , skillet , saucier , saucepan , non-stick pan , spatula , and spoon rest .
While I ’ ve yet to test it out myself , I did get a review sample , which my wife used to make some delicious Chinese buffet-style coconut shrimp with a side of Brussel sprouts .
“ This thing is super easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and finally , I have a goddamn place to rest my spatula , ” my wife , Gizmodo staff writer Victoria Song gushes .
“ This thing is super easy to clean , cute on the stovetop , and finally , I have a goddamn place to rest my spatula .
Also , I am super excited to trash , like , 5 pans that are roughly the same size that I have absolutely destroyed .
Do you know how much cabinet space we ’ re going to reclaim ?
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Do @ @ @ @ @ @

Gabe Carey on The Inventory, shared by Elizabeth Lanier to The Root

Hot on the heels of our wedding last weekend (wolf-whistle)—now infamously pushed forward because of Prime Day—my wife and I recently decided to rearrange our apartment in a way that not only better suits our new work-from-home lifestyle but also opens up the space. As I’ve tirelessly chronicled on this godforsaken website, I live in a 500-square foot studio apartment with my significant other and two pets. So it goes without saying things get a little cramped sometimes, and feeling physically suffocated by STUFF is probably not the best way to start a marriage. For this reason, we ditched some of our more substantial belongings in favor of newer, smaller, and mostly cheaper decor, in addition to rethinking our approach to organization.
Before we moved into an apartment built for ants in Manhattan, we both came from roomier apartments in the heart of Brooklyn. Naturally, much of the furniture we packed up and transported in a U-Haul truck one rainy afternoon was intended for these 2-3 bedroom homes. About a year and a half later, it became evident the layout was no longer working for us, thus we started investigating clever ideas for “downsizing” our digs to at least create the illusion of grandeur. You see, whether you’re a renter or a homeowner, sooner or later, you’ll recognize the shortcomings of your original vision for the interior design and backpedal. To spare you the grief, I’ve put together a tidy list of compact furnishings to replace your existing setup and start anew.
An Unexpected Obstruction: The Dining Table
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Let’s face it, unless you have a family of four or more, no one needs a large dining table right now. In the midst of a pandemic, you should probably avoid having guests INSIDE YOUR HOUSE. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD JUST EAT OUTSIDE IF YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE A SOCIALLY DISTANT FEAST. But especially if your living quarters are confined, the first thing you’ll want to take a look at is your dining table. Ask yourself, do you really need that extendable, rectangular mess occupying the larger part of your dining area, or could you get away with a modest, squareular pinewood storage desk measuring just 29" each way. We opted for the latter, and haven’t regretted it since. Removing our six- to eight-person Ikea piece from the mix gave us more clearance to do our nightly floor exercises, at the same time rather than taking turns.
Clearing Out the Fridge
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To conserve fridge real estate, we got a bunch of these fridge drawers and organizers for the shelves that don’t have storage. You know, the ones where you keep all your most random novelty sauces right next to the beer and various yogurts? Now you can have an entire drawer dedicated to beer, and another exclusively for ‘gurts. However you want to sort your fridge, you can rest assured knowing the arrangement is rational. However, I will say, the egg container—which can store up to 14 eggs as opposed to a carton’s 12—isn’t the best example of this efficiency. Who’s got just two spare eggs lying around? But, for $35, you’ll be able to stock your fridge with one of those bad boys, two wide drawers, two narrow drawers, and a can dispenser drawer for the aforementioned beers. A pretty great value all things considered.
Put It Where You Can’t See It
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my adult life about cleaning, it’s that the key to maintaining a space devoid of clutter is to shove it inside something else. Enter storage. While everyone and their mother knows you can buy under-bed storage bins to keep useless junk out of sight and out of mind before it’s inevitably tossed out, those with more trinkets than you know what to do with can stuff ‘em inside an ottoman and prop your feet up when you’re done. We bought the Youdenovoa 30" folding storage ottoman, which comes cheap at $39 yet feels high-quality despite the modest cost.
These organizer boxes from mDesign we keep in our bathroom. Their versatile design, however, makes them perfectly suitable for just about any room. Alternatively, mDesign offers a bathroom-specific vanity set for storing things purhcased in bulklike mouthwash and handsoap. For a moving storage solution, I recommend the Mind Reader three-drawer rolling storage cart and organizer. Push it aside when it gets in the way, or test out new locations around the apartment on a whim to see where it fits best. Whatever your needs, let these organizational tools serve as repositories for everything you don’t know what to do with—at least until you figure out what to do with it.
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From Instrument to Ornament
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Like my coworker Quentyn here, I’ve been trying to learn how to play the guitar these past few months, mostly because there’s nothing else to do. But here’s the thing about musical instruments, especially string instruments: they take up A LOT of space. Space that I, evidently, do not have. The String Swing guitar hanger and mount bracket not only addresses that concern, it actually improved the look of my wall. Previously a blank slate, the addition of a guitar makes it seem like I’m competent at something outside of work, even though I’m an amateur guitar player at best. To complement this new adornment, I bought a six-pack of aluminum album cover frames—the cheapest I could find at the time of the transaction—to hang my vinyl records. The end result is a room graced with musical appreciation and aesthetic that appears intentional, as opposed to bearing resemblance to my college dorm days.
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Let’s Shelve This One for Now
Speaking of wall storage, it doesn’t get any better than shelves, and floating shelves give your plain surroundings art deco flair with a side of faux-minimalism. Conveniently on sale as we speak, this set from Sriwatana, the company boasts, is made of real wood. Because of their U-shape, you don’t have to worry about spending another 10 bucks or so on separate bookends. These hold my wife’s small collection of “trash romance novels” (her words, not mine) with room to spare. Back in the kitchen, anyone who cooks knows the distress inflicted by a disorderly spice rack, or lack thereof.
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Wosovo’s stackable cabinet shelf solved for this problem by layering herbs and spices laterally. Likewise, if your medicine cabinet is full and your bathroom countertop in disarray, allow me to introduce you to my friend the mDesign adjustable vitamin rack. Complete with three whole rows of storage, there’s plenty of space to occupy, with pills of all kinds—I won’t tell!
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A Wee Lil’ Baby Printer to Brighten Your Day
Okay, you could say this one’s trivial at best—we all know printers don’t take up a whole lot of space, BUT since I share a desk with my wife (yes, we have the Ikea double-desk Kallax), most full-size inkjet printers have our workstation beat. As I told Chaya when she interviewed me for her roundup of the best compact printers you can buy, nominating the Canon Pixma TR150 was a no-brainer. While I’ve only had it for a month or so, the 2.7 x 7.3 x 2.6” form factor doesn’t block my view or touch my elbows when I type. And because it’s wireless down to the optional battery, you never have to think about it, which, let’s face it, is exactly what any of us wants from a printer.
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To top it off, an easy-to-navigate 1.44" OLED screen yields an easy setup and lets you cut to the chase, disabling the auto-sleep mode as I know you’ll be compelled to do within the first few prints. A 50-page limit may sound limiting, but who prints that much these days? If you do, I apologize for that rhetorical, but seriously, I bought this thing to avoid my weekly trips to the post office only to find out they’re closed on weekends now because this is Trump’s America.
The All-in-One Always Pan
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The Always Pan has been making its rounds recently in esteemed publications like the New York Times, Vogue, Fortune, and the Wall Street Journal. But now I’m here to recommend it firsthand on our lesser-known, underground hipster website, so you know it’s real. When reassessing kitchenware, pots and pans stand out as particularly voluminous goods. From Our Place, the Always Pan rectifies this by replacing eight things in your cabinets, taking the place of your frying and saute pans, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, non-stick pan, spatula, and spoon rest. While I’ve yet to test it out myself, I did get a review sample, which my wife used to make some delicious Chinese buffet-style coconut shrimp with a side of Brussel sprouts.
“This thing is super easy to clean, cute on the stovetop, and finally, I have a goddamn place to rest my spatula,” my wife, Gizmodo staff writer Victoria Song gushes. “This thing is super easy to clean, cute on the stovetop, and finally, I have a goddamn place to rest my spatula. Also, I am super excited to trash, like, 5 pans that are roughly the same size that I have absolutely destroyed. Do you know how much cabinet space we’re going to reclaim?? Do you????”


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Judge Changes Derek Chauvin's Bail Conditions, Allowing Him To Leave Minnesota For His "Safety" While Awaiting Trial for George Floyd's Killing

The presiding judge in the criminal case facing Derek Chauvin , the former Minneapolis police officer captured on camera kneeling on George Floyd ’ s neck for nearly 9 minutes—ultimately killing him , has adjusted the terms of Chauvin ’ s recently posted bail so the defendant can leave Minnesota and live in another state .
Judge Peter Cahill made the updated court order a day after Chauvin ’ s release from prison on Wednesday on a $ 1 million bond , reports the Washington Post .
Nearly 50 people were arrested in Minneapolis during protests on Wednesday in response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the conditions of his bail required Chauvin to remain in Minnesota , Cahill ruled to change this restriction on the basis of “ evidence supporting safety conditions that have arisen.
” The order says Chauvin should “ establish residency somewhere in the state of Minnesota or a contiguous state ” — Iowa , the Dakotas or Wisconsin — and provide the address to the court , prosecutors and law enforcement officials who will share the information on a “ need to know basis ” only .
The court record will reflect that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Cahill ruled .
Chauvin , 44 , was transferred from a state prison where he had been held since his arrest in late May to the Hennepin County Jail on Wednesday , when he posted a conditional $ 1 million bond .
The terms of the bond restricted him from leaving the state , a fairly typical condition in a murder case .
Chauvin was the last of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in Floyd ’ s death to be released from jail on bond .
Chauvin is facing charges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role in Floyd ’ s gruesome death .
His attorney , and those representing the three other Minneapolis police officers seen on video standing watch as Floyd cried out for his mother with Chauvin ’ s knee on his neck , have asked that the trial for the case be moved out of Hennepin County , Minnesota , claiming concerns about safety and jury impartiality due to the protests against the officers which have continued in the city .
Ben Crump , the attorney representing the Floyd family , has challenged the veracity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement on Friday lambasted Judge Cahill ’ s court order allowing Chauvin to move out of state .
“ The fact that Derek Chauvin is being given special treatment out of concern for his safety demonstrates how stark the contrast is between the two justice systems in America , ” said Crump .
“ The police were not concerned about George Floyd ’ s safety even as he was handcuffed , face down on the ground with his breath and life being slowly extinguished .
Yet , the man charged with killing him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This isn ’ t the first suggestion that Chauvin is getting special treatment in the justice system .
In June , Black corrections officers at a Minneapolis jail where he was being held filed a lawsuit alleging that their supervisors barred them from dealing with Chauvin in order to replace them with their white co-workers .
A tentative date for the trial of Chauvin and his fellow former Minneapolis police officers , J. Alexander Kueng , Thomas K. Lane and Tou Thao , has been set for March 2021 .

The presiding judge in the criminal case facing Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer captured on camera kneeling on George Floyd’s neck for nearly 9 minutes– ultimately killing him — has adjusted the terms of Chauvin’s recently posted bail so the defendant can leave Minnesota and live in another state.
Judge Peter Cahill made the updated court order a day after Chauvin’s release from prison on Wednesday on a $1 million bond, reports the Washington Post. Nearly 50 people were arrested in Minneapolis during protests on Wednesday in response to Chauvin’s release.
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Though the conditions of his bail required Chauvin to remain in Minnesota, Cahill ruled to change this restriction on the basis of “evidence supporting safety conditions that have arisen.”
From the Washington Post:
The order says Chauvin should “establish residency somewhere in the state of Minnesota or a contiguous state” — Iowa, the Dakotas or Wisconsin — and provide the address to the court, prosecutors and law enforcement officials who will share the information on a “need to know basis” only. The court record will reflect that the “defendant has no permanent address,” Cahill ruled. Chauvin, 44, was transferred from a state prison where he had been held since his arrest in late May to the Hennepin County Jail on Wednesday, when he posted a conditional $1 million bond. The terms of the bond restricted him from leaving the state, a fairly typical condition in a murder case. Chauvin was the last of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in Floyd’s death to be released from jail on bond.
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Chauvin is facing charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter for his role in Floyd’s gruesome death. His attorney, and those representing the three other Minneapolis police officers seen on video standing watch as Floyd cried out for his mother with Chauvin’s knee on his neck, have asked that the trial for the case be moved out of Hennepin County, Minnesota, claiming concerns about safety and jury impartiality due to the protests against the officers which have continued in the city.
Ben Crump, the attorney representing the Floyd family, has challenged the veracity of these claims, and in a statement on Friday lambasted Judge Cahill’s court order allowing Chauvin to move out of state.
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“The fact that Derek Chauvin is being given special treatment out of concern for his safety demonstrates how stark the contrast is between the two justice systems in America,” said Crump. “The police were not concerned about George Floyd’s safety even as he was handcuffed, face down on the ground with his breath and life being slowly extinguished. Yet, the man charged with killing him will roam free across state lines.”
This isn’t the first suggestion that Chauvin is getting special treatment in the justice system. In June, Black corrections officers at a Minneapolis jail where he was being held filed a lawsuit alleging that their supervisors barred them from dealing with Chauvin in order to replace them with their white co-workers.
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A tentative date for the trial of Chauvin and his fellow former Minneapolis police officers, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas K. Lane and Tou Thao, has been set for March 2021.


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Mellody Hobson's Name Will Replace Woodrow Wilson's on Building at Princeton University, the First to Be Named for a Black Woman

Philanthropist and co-CEO of Ariel Investments , Mellody Hobson , has gifted her alma mater Princeton University with a major donation to construct a new residential college on the site of one previously named after Woodrow Wilson .
This summer , the school ’ s Board of Trustees voted to remove Wilson ’ s name from the School of Public and International Affairs ( which Hobson graduated from in 1991 ) as well as from the residential Wilson College , due to the former president ’ s documented racism .
Among other things , Wilson championed the segregation of workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the White House .
Now his named residential college at Princeton will be replaced with one honoring Hobson , after the businesswoman and her Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation ( which she established with her husband , Star Wars creator George Lucas ) gave a lead gift to the University to begin building a new residential college at the Ivy League in 2023 .
It will be the first at the school to bear the name of a Black woman .
“ My hope is that my name will remind future generations of students — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the ‘ firsts ’ in their families — that they too belong .
Renaming Wilson College is my very personal way of letting them know that our past does not have to be our future , ” said Hobson , in the official announcement from Princeton about her gift .
Hobson told the Washington Post that there is significant symbolism in Princeton removing Wilson ’ s name in favor of a Black woman ’ s , and that she was eager to make the gift to the school after its administrators offered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the university in 2019 with a Woodrow Wilson Award , and said at the time it was strange to receive an award named for someone who would not have been welcoming to her .
“ Despite the school ’ s colors , President Wilson failed to see that orange and black belong together , ” she said then .
Notwithstanding Wilson ’ s role as president of the United States , an office she respects , Hobson said he made some very clear , bold statements about his beliefs around race .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ underlying values of the university — especially today.
” “ The idea that you could remove that was compelling to me , ” she said .
“ This extraordinary gift will be transformative for Princeton , ” the school ’ s president Christopher L. Eisgruber said of the major contribution from Hobson and her husband .
“ It will enable us to improve the student experience at Princeton and to reimagine a central part of our campus , while also recognizing a remarkable woman who is a positive , powerful force for change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is scheduled to open on Princeton ’ s campus in the fall of 2026 , after which students will be able to say “ meet you at Hobson !
” in reference to the residence , according to the school ’ s announcement .
How cool is that ?

Philanthropist and co-CEO of Ariel Investments, Mellody Hobson, has gifted her alma mater Princeton University with a major donation to construct a new residential college on the site of one previously named after Woodrow Wilson.
This summer, the school’s Board of Trustees voted to remove Wilson’s name from the School of Public and International Affairs (which Hobson graduated from in 1991) as well as from the residential Wilson College, due to the former president’s documented racism. Among other things, Wilson championed the segregation of workers in federal agencies during his time in the White House.
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Now his named residential college at Princeton will be replaced with one honoring Hobson, after the businesswoman and her Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation (which she established with her husband, Star Wars creator George Lucas) gave a lead gift to the University to begin building a new residential college at the Ivy League in 2023. It will be the first at the school to bear the name of a Black woman.
“My hope is that my name will remind future generations of students — especially those who are Black and brown and the ‘firsts’ in their families — that they too belong. Renaming Wilson College is my very personal way of letting them know that our past does not have to be our future,” said Hobson, in the official announcement from Princeton about her gift.
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Hobson told the Washington Post that there is significant symbolism in Princeton removing Wilson’s name in favor of a Black woman’s, and that she was eager to make the gift to the school after its administrators offered to do so.
From WaPo:
Hobson was honored by the university in 2019 with a Woodrow Wilson Award, and said at the time it was strange to receive an award named for someone who would not have been welcoming to her. “Despite the school’s colors, President Wilson failed to see that orange and black belong together,” she said then. Notwithstanding Wilson’s role as president of the United States, an office she respects, Hobson said he made some very clear, bold statements about his beliefs around race. “Those are in conflict with the underlying values of the university — especially today.” “The idea that you could remove that was compelling to me,” she said.
“This extraordinary gift will be transformative for Princeton,” the school’s president Christopher L. Eisgruber said of the major contribution from Hobson and her husband. “It will enable us to improve the student experience at Princeton and to reimagine a central part of our campus, while also recognizing a remarkable woman who is a positive, powerful force for change in the world.”
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The Hobson College is scheduled to open on Princeton’s campus in the fall of 2026, after which students will be able to say “meet you at Hobson!” in reference to the residence, according to the school’s announcement.
How cool is that?