theroot--2020-10-28--Does Adidas’s Foray Into Carbon-Plate Running Shoes Live up To the Hype?

When Nike debuted their marathon-crushing Alphafly Next % last year , it marked the beginning of a new era in running tech .
The shoe , which , in addition to ultra-lightweight materials , featured a highly controversial carbon plate , made the best kind of waves ( which isn ’ t to say that they were all positive but hey , there ’ s no such thing as bad press ) .
It soon became clear that any and all protests against the legitimacy of the shoe in the competitive world were only going to last as long as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sports innovation world to catch up .
Well , they ’ ve caught up .
Adidas ’ s foray into the carbon-plate running sneaker world comes in the form of the Adizero Adios Pro , a running shoe that not only lives up to the high bar set by the Alphafly but even improves on it in one crucial area .
It sold out almost immediately in its first limited drop and that colorway is now largely only available via resale sites like StockX .
A more recent colorway was given a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sizes are still available , they ’ re going fast .
Let ’ s get down to the carbon plate of it all : the Adizero Adios Pro features a springy carbon plate in its heel , which as you can guess provides a significant boost to your step when you ’ re hitting the pavement .
The energy return is pretty incredible , though that has just as much to do with what ’ s going on in the forefoot .
Rather than one piece of carbon plating that runs from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the shoes have the plate situated firmly in the heel and a series of five carbon rods running through the forefoot .
These rods are biometrically engineered to match the construct of our feet , with one rod for each toe .
We ’ ll get what could be perceived as the bad part out of the way : this makes for a sole that feels crazy stiff in hand .
It ’ s so rigid it ’ s honestly hard to imagine taking it out for a short run , nevermind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meant for .
That said , once the shoe is on your foot , it ’ s not a problem at all .
A springy , high-energy bounce brings the most out of every stride .
A lot of this comes down to the other secret weapon of the sneaker : the shoe ’ s Lightstrike foam sole .
Boost material may be the brand ’ s signature but Lightstrike has really made waves as of late ( its inclusion in the brand ’ s Dame 6 basketball sneaker made for a can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s incredibly light and stable , giving explosive energy return on its own and keeping your foot cushioned , level , and safe above all else ( incredible subtle grooving on the sole of the shoe for the sake of traction helps a ton as well ) .
When it works in tandem with the carbon rods and plating , it makes for a shoe that will seriously have you feel like you ’ re flying .
Perhaps most importantly , the sole is made up of a single unit .
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Next % is the separated construction of the sole—the Air Zoom pods are in the forefoot while the foam in the heel is a separate unit .
It makes for a shoe that doesn ’ t necessarily feel as stable as you might need it to on uneven surfaces , best served on roads and tracks .
By nature , no carbon plate running shoe is going to be great for like , a full-on trail run , but the Lightstrike sole unit makes for a stabler stride ( though in the interest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personally found the Alphafly to have a bit more spring to it ) .
If you have any interest in the shoe at all , it ’ s likely driven by what ’ s going on in the sole , but the upper has plenty to offer as well .
It ’ s comprised of a super breathable Celermesh material that feels practically weightless .
There ’ s also a really cool touch on the outer side of each shoe : ten different lace holes in different positions up and down the shoe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Restrictions be damned , the ( proverbial and literal ) carbon plate sneaker race has begun .
Nike struck first , and like any real race , this game does , in fact , often come down to who gets there first .
But Adidas ’ s foray into the field is a formidable one , not to be missed by anyone looking to shed a few seconds ( or more ! )
off their next run , or by anyone who makes an effort to keep up with the latest and greatest @ @ @ @

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

Adizero Adios Pro | $200 | Adidas
When Nike debuted their marathon-crushing Alphafly Next% last year, it marked the beginning of a new era in running tech. The shoe, which, in addition to ultra-lightweight materials, featured a highly controversial carbon plate, made the best kind of waves (which isn’t to say that they were all positive but hey, there’s no such thing as bad press). It soon became clear that any and all protests against the legitimacy of the shoe in the competitive world were only going to last as long as it took Nike’s peers in the sports innovation world to catch up. Well, they’ve caught up.
Adidas’s foray into the carbon-plate running sneaker world comes in the form of the Adizero Adios Pro, a running shoe that not only lives up to the high bar set by the Alphafly but even improves on it in one crucial area. It sold out almost immediately in its first limited drop and that colorway is now largely only available via resale sites like StockX. A more recent colorway was given a members-only drop on Adidas and while select sizes are still available, they’re going fast.
Let’s get down to the carbon plate of it all: the Adizero Adios Pro features a springy carbon plate in its heel, which as you can guess provides a significant boost to your step when you’re hitting the pavement. The energy return is pretty incredible, though that has just as much to do with what’s going on in the forefoot. Rather than one piece of carbon plating that runs from the toe of the shoe to the heel, the shoes have the plate situated firmly in the heel and a series of five carbon rods running through the forefoot. These rods are biometrically engineered to match the construct of our feet, with one rod for each toe.
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We’ll get what could be perceived as the bad part out of the way: this makes for a sole that feels crazy stiff in hand. It’s so rigid it’s honestly hard to imagine taking it out for a short run, nevermind the endurance kind the shoe is ostensibly meant for. That said, once the shoe is on your foot, it’s not a problem at all. A springy, high-energy bounce brings the most out of every stride.
A lot of this comes down to the other secret weapon of the sneaker: the shoe’s Lightstrike foam sole. Boost material may be the brand’s signature but Lightstrike has really made waves as of late (its inclusion in the brand’s Dame 6 basketball sneaker made for a can’t-miss hoops shoe). It’s incredibly light and stable, giving explosive energy return on its own and keeping your foot cushioned, level, and safe above all else (incredible subtle grooving on the sole of the shoe for the sake of traction helps a ton as well). When it works in tandem with the carbon rods and plating, it makes for a shoe that will seriously have you feel like you’re flying.
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Perhaps most importantly, the sole is made up of a single unit. One of the biggest downsides to the Alphafly Next% is the separated construction of the sole—the Air Zoom pods are in the forefoot while the foam in the heel is a separate unit. It makes for a shoe that doesn’t necessarily feel as stable as you might need it to on uneven surfaces, best served on roads and tracks. By nature, no carbon plate running shoe is going to be great for like, a full-on trail run, but the Lightstrike sole unit makes for a stabler stride (though in the interest of full disclosure, I’ve personally found the Alphafly to have a bit more spring to it).
If you have any interest in the shoe at all, it’s likely driven by what’s going on in the sole, but the upper has plenty to offer as well. It’s comprised of a super breathable Celermesh material that feels practically weightless. There’s also a really cool touch on the outer side of each shoe: ten different lace holes in different positions up and down the shoe, making for an ultra-customizable fit.
Restrictions be damned, the (proverbial and literal) carbon plate sneaker race has begun. Nike struck first, and like any real race, this game does, in fact, often come down to who gets there first. But Adidas’s foray into the field is a formidable one, not to be missed by anyone looking to shed a few seconds (or more!) off their next run, or by anyone who makes an effort to keep up with the latest and greatest in running innovation.


theroot--2020-10-28--Chris Paul Leads Thousands in March to Early Voting Site at North Carolina HBCU

NBA star Chris Paul led a march on Tuesday to an early voting site at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina .
According to the Winston-Salem Journal , Paul led almost 2,500 to the polling location as part of the “ March to the Polls Part 2 ” event .
Winston-Salem is Paul ’ s hometown , and the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard is currently enrolled in classes at WSSU .
Paul spent about 2 ½ hours on campus , speaking with students and meeting with leaders of the university ’ s Student Government Association who helped organize the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Paul told reporters he felt a responsibility to encourage people to vote “ given the magnitude of the election and everything that is going on right now.
” He added that voting “ is something bigger than me.
” Paul had already voted early in Los Angeles and said his commitment to voting shows college students how important voting is .
Later in the day , Paul spoke to a crowd of students before leading the march .
“ Y ’ all see the power of having all of you together , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost 600 students .
“ Y ’ all can really make a difference.
” After he spoke , WSSU cheerleaders gave a performance to the crowd , and Paul then led a crowd of almost 1,500 people to the Anderson Center on campus .
The WSSU marching band also marched alongside the crowd , which wasn ’ t only composed of students at the university .
Hundreds of local residents joined , as well as some of the candidates running for local office .
The band continued to play after they arrived at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also food trucks that provided attendants with free food .
Students told the Journal that the school ’ s faculty have continually stressed the importance of voting .
“ Voting is important .
We are instructed since our freshman years to use our voices , ” Je ’ den Clark , WSSU ’ s SGA president , said .
Alasia Gibbs , a sophomore at the school , attended the event even after already voting as a way to encourage others to vote .
“ I just wanted to make sure that everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends who didn ’ t vote , ” Gibbs told the Journal .
Both Clark and Gibbs felt that Paul ’ s presence helped draw a large turnout to the event .
While he ’ s currently a superstar in the NBA , Paul ’ s roots are firmly based in Winston-Salem .
In high school , he played basketball at West Forsyth High School and played for two years at Wake Forest University before taking off for the NBA .
Paul is currently taking two classes at WSSU and still considers himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his city so hard , he even bought a stake in Winston-Salem ’ s minor league baseball team .
“ Even though I ’ ve seen a lot of stuff , and I travel and you ’ ve seen me on TV , at the end of the day , my foundation will be always rooted here in Winston-Salem , ” Paul told reporters .
“ The biggest thing for me is for people to see me , touch me and talk to me .
”

NBA star Chris Paul led a march on Tuesday to an early voting site at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina.
According to the Winston-Salem Journal, Paul led almost 2,500 to the polling location as part of the “March to the Polls Part 2” event. Winston-Salem is Paul’s hometown, and the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard is currently enrolled in classes at WSSU. Paul spent about 2 ½ hours on campus, speaking with students and meeting with leaders of the university’s Student Government Association who helped organize the event.
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Before the march took place, Paul told reporters he felt a responsibility to encourage people to vote “given the magnitude of the election and everything that is going on right now.” He added that voting “is something bigger than me.” Paul had already voted early in Los Angeles and said his commitment to voting shows college students how important voting is.
Later in the day, Paul spoke to a crowd of students before leading the march.
“Y’all see the power of having all of you together,” Paul said to a crowd of almost 600 students. “Y’all can really make a difference.” After he spoke, WSSU cheerleaders gave a performance to the crowd, and Paul then led a crowd of almost 1,500 people to the Anderson Center on campus.
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The WSSU marching band also marched alongside the crowd, which wasn’t only composed of students at the university. Hundreds of local residents joined, as well as some of the candidates running for local office. The band continued to play after they arrived at the Anderson Center, and there were also food trucks that provided attendants with free food.
Students told the Journal that the school’s faculty have continually stressed the importance of voting. “Voting is important. We are instructed since our freshman years to use our voices,” Je’den Clark, WSSU’s SGA president, said.
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Alasia Gibbs, a sophomore at the school, attended the event even after already voting as a way to encourage others to vote. “I just wanted to make sure that everyone votes, and encourage all of my friends who didn’t vote,” Gibbs told the Journal.
Both Clark and Gibbs felt that Paul’s presence helped draw a large turnout to the event.
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While he’s currently a superstar in the NBA, Paul’s roots are firmly based in Winston-Salem. In high school, he played basketball at West Forsyth High School and played for two years at Wake Forest University before taking off for the NBA. Paul is currently taking two classes at WSSU and still considers himself a resident of Winston-Salem.
Dude reps his city so hard, he even bought a stake in Winston-Salem’s minor league baseball team.
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“Even though I’ve seen a lot of stuff, and I travel and you’ve seen me on TV, at the end of the day, my foundation will be always rooted here in Winston-Salem,” Paul told reporters. “The biggest thing for me is for people to see me, touch me and talk to me.”


theroot--2020-10-28--You Gotta Wait ‘Just a Little Bit’: Jennifer Hudson’s Aretha Franklin Biopic Respect Pushed Back to

You Gotta Wait ‘Just a Little Bit’: Jennifer Hudson’s Aretha Franklin Biopic Respect Pushed Back to August 2021

2020 is ending without any Respect .
The Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson was originally slated to premiere in August this year , then got pushed back to a limited release this Christmas , with a wider release come Jan. 15 , 2021 .
That date has now been pushed back again , with the MGM-produced Respect not hitting theaters until Aug. 2021 .
The multiple postponements are due to the coronavirus pandemic , which has shuttered movie theaters in the United States since March .
Several big Hollywood features , like Disney ’ s live-action Mulan were moved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Tomb Raider 2 , for example—have been taken off the calendar altogether .
If the current schedule holds up , Respect will premiere close to the three-year anniversary of Franklin ’ s death .
It was none other than the Queen of Soul who picked Hudson to play her .
“ We met in New York , and one of the first things she said to me was , ‘ You ’ re gon na win another Oscar for playing me , right ?
’ ’ Hudson , who won an Academy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Entertainment Weekly .
“ Imagine Aretha Franklin looking you in the face and saying that , ” Hudson continued .
“ ‘ I was like , ‘ Eh , uh , eh… I can try.
’ ” Joining Hudson will be a star-studded cast long on musical and acting talent .
Supporting roles include Mary J. Blige , who will play blues singer Dinah Washington , Forest Whitaker , channeling Franklin ’ s father , and Marlon Wayans , who will play Franklin ’ s first husband Ted White .
Tony and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burgess , and Skye Dakota Turner ( who takes on the role of a young Aretha , after playing the young Tina Turner in the Broadway musical Tina ) will also make appearances in the film .
At the helm of the much-anticipated biopic will be award-winning director Liesl Tommy .
While the South African-born Tommy has gotten recognition for her direction on Broadway , she has also sat in the director ’ s chair for Queen Sugar and is slated to helm the adaptation of Trevor Noah ’ s bestselling memoir , @ @ @ @

Anne Branigin on The Grapevine, shared by Anne Branigin to The Root

2020 is ending without any Respect.
The Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson was originally slated to premiere in August this year, then got pushed back to a limited release this Christmas, with a wider release come Jan. 15, 2021. That date has now been pushed back again, with the MGM-produced Respect not hitting theaters until Aug. 2021.
The multiple postponements are due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered movie theaters in the United States since March. Several big Hollywood features, like Disney’s live-action Mulan were moved to streaming platforms, while others—MGM’s Tomb Raider 2, for example—have been taken off the calendar altogether.
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If the current schedule holds up, Respect will premiere close to the three-year anniversary of Franklin’s death. It was none other than the Queen of Soul who picked Hudson to play her.
“We met in New York, and one of the first things she said to me was, ‘You’re gonna win another Oscar for playing me, right?’’ Hudson, who won an Academy Award for her role in Dreamgirls, told Entertainment Weekly.
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“Imagine Aretha Franklin looking you in the face and saying that,” Hudson continued. “‘I was like, ‘Eh, uh, eh… I can try.’”
Joining Hudson will be a star-studded cast long on musical and acting talent. Supporting roles include Mary J. Blige, who will play blues singer Dinah Washington, Forest Whitaker, channeling Franklin’s father, and Marlon Wayans, who will play Franklin’s first husband Ted White. Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley, Tituss Burgess, and Skye Dakota Turner (who takes on the role of a young Aretha, after playing the young Tina Turner in the Broadway musical Tina) will also make appearances in the film.
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At the helm of the much-anticipated biopic will be award-winning director Liesl Tommy. While the South African-born Tommy has gotten recognition for her direction on Broadway, she has also sat in the director’s chair for Queen Sugar and is slated to helm the adaptation of Trevor Noah’s bestselling memoir, Born a Crime.


theroot--2020-10-28--‘You Age Like Trash When You're Racist’: Black Activist Vs. Kansas City Board of Police Commissioner

‘You Age Like Trash When You're Racist’: Black Activist Vs. Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners. It Wasn’t a Contest

We really need to talk about this Black woman who somehow was not charged in multiple homicides after she bodied an entire Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners during a Tuesday meeting .
The board ’ s monthly meeting ended abruptly after a stream of activists , clergy and community groups demanded the board take a vote to remove Rick Smith , the police chief in Kansas City , Missouri .
But before it ended , one of those activists , Keiajah Brooks , called out Smith for using photo opportunities with Black children for PR purposes while being complicit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brooks livestreamed her remarks on Instagram , where it has garnered almost 200,000 views .
But videos of her speech quickly amassed almost three million views after being posted on Twitter .
I ’ m actually a little salty at Brooks because I consider myself to be quite the aficionado when it comes to roasting law enforcement as well as old white men in power and their Karen counterparts , but Brooks—the Harriet Tubman of James Baldwins—might just be coming for my job .
“ Fair warning , I ’ m not nice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be respectable , ” Brooks began after removing her hoop earrings in preparation to square up on everybody ... or at least that ’ s what I saw .
“ I ’ m not asking y ’ all for anything ‘ cause y ’ all can ’ t and won ’ t be both my savior and my oppressor .
I don ’ t want reform .
I want to turn this building into luxury low-cost housing .
These would make some really nice apartments .
“ Firstly , stop using Black children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re cute now , but in 10 years , they ’ re Black male suspects in red shirts and khaki shorts , ” she continued as Eminem ’ s “ Lose Yourself ” played in the background ... or at least that ’ s what I heard .
“ Eating cookies and drinking milk with children does not absolve you of your complicity in their oppression and denigration , Rick Smith ... ’ cause Kansas City will spend more on police than education then try to encourage children to feast with their oppressors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” After blasting officials for characterizing protesters as “ radical or home-grown terrorists for not wanting government employees to kill citizens in any instance , ” she proceeded to call out apathetic white people and sunken place negroes in the same sentence .
“ So I ’ m not begging anything of soulless white folks and self-preserving Black folks , ” she said .
Brooks then did what she set out to do : “ Spend the next two minutes reading y ’ all for filth , something I ’ m sure nobody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling former FBI agent Nathan Garrett , “ the gentleman in the vomit-colored Men ’ s Warehouse suit in desperate need of Bosley and a haircut ” and a “ former FBI agent who exudes white privilege and is the epitome of mediocrity.
” She told the board ’ s president , Don Wagner , that he had “ nothing but pure apathy seeping through the bulging veins of your paper-colored skin ” and that “ You age like trash when you ’ re racist and subject others to violence.
” At some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brooks , “ ma ’ am , your time is up , ” but she treated whoever that was like a 2020 presidential debate moderator and just kept on dragging the living shit out of Chief Smith telling him , “ You have blood on your hands , ” and that “ while these idiots hold you on a pedestal , God does not honor injustice and murder.
” She ended her Verzus battle against America ( she was talking to Kansas City officials , but I promise this read applies across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gospel .
“ Anyways , I ’ ll leave you soulless , profit-driven , avaricious , greedy , godforsaken humans , including anyone who works in this building , with one Bible verse , ” she said .
“ From the Bible , detailing the life of Jesus .
Jesus Christ , who was another unarmed Black man murdered by authorities in the book you Hell-bound people claim to love so much .
‘ What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit its soul ?
’ ” I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upon hearing this speech I did catch what Black Christians affectionately refer to as the Holy Ghost and I jumped up and started clapping with my tambourine .
( I didn ’ t even own a tambourine prior to the moment I heard the end of Brooks ’ speech .
The ancestors shipped me one through their Amazon Prime accounts and Black Jesus delivered it to my doorstep right on time . )

So…
We really need to talk about this Black woman who somehow was not charged in multiple homicides after she bodied an entire Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners during a Tuesday meeting.
From Newsweek:
The board’s monthly meeting ended abruptly after a stream of activists, clergy and community groups demanded the board take a vote to remove Rick Smith, the police chief in Kansas City, Missouri. But before it ended, one of those activists, Keiajah Brooks, called out Smith for using photo opportunities with Black children for PR purposes while being complicit in their “oppression and denigration.” Brooks livestreamed her remarks on Instagram, where it has garnered almost 200,000 views. But videos of her speech quickly amassed almost three million views after being posted on Twitter.
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I’m actually a little salty at Brooks because I consider myself to be quite the aficionado when it comes to roasting law enforcement as well as old white men in power and their Karen counterparts, but Brooks—the Harriet Tubman of James Baldwins—might just be coming for my job.
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“Fair warning, I’m not nice and I don’t seek to be respectable,” Brooks began after removing her hoop earrings in preparation to square up on everybody...or at least that’s what I saw. “I’m not asking y’all for anything ‘cause y’all can’t and won’t be both my savior and my oppressor. I don’t want reform. I want to turn this building into luxury low-cost housing. These would make some really nice apartments.
“Firstly, stop using Black children as photo opportunities ‘cause they’re cute now, but in 10 years, they’re Black male suspects in red shirts and khaki shorts,” she continued as Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” played in the background...or at least that’s what I heard. “Eating cookies and drinking milk with children does not absolve you of your complicity in their oppression and denigration, Rick Smith...’cause Kansas City will spend more on police than education then try to encourage children to feast with their oppressors. Y’all are really weird.”
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After blasting officials for characterizing protesters as “radical or home-grown terrorists for not wanting government employees to kill citizens in any instance,” she proceeded to call out apathetic white people and sunken place negroes in the same sentence.
“So I’m not begging anything of soulless white folks and self-preserving Black folks,” she said.
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Brooks then did what she set out to do: “Spend the next two minutes reading y’all for filth, something I’m sure nobody has ever done.”
She started by calling former FBI agent Nathan Garrett, “the gentleman in the vomit-colored Men’s Warehouse suit in desperate need of Bosley and a haircut” and a “former FBI agent who exudes white privilege and is the epitome of mediocrity.”
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I s tan.
She told the board’s president, Don Wagner, that he had “nothing but pure apathy seeping through the bulging veins of your paper-colored skin” and that “You age like trash when you’re racist and subject others to violence.”
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At some point, someone can be heard telling Brooks, “ma’am, your time is up,” but she treated whoever that was like a 2020 presidential debate moderator and just kept on dragging the living shit out of Chief Smith telling him, “You have blood on your hands,” and that “while these idiots hold you on a pedestal, God does not honor injustice and murder.”
She ended her Verzus battle against America (she was talking to Kansas City officials, but I promise this read applies across the nation) by coming through with the gospel.
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“Anyways, I’ll leave you soulless, profit-driven, avaricious, greedy, godforsaken humans, including anyone who works in this building, with one Bible verse,” she said. “From the Bible, detailing the life of Jesus. Jesus Christ, who was another unarmed Black man murdered by authorities in the book you Hell-bound people claim to love so much. ‘What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit its soul?’”
I’m not a believer, but upon hearing this speech I did catch what Black Christians affectionately refer to as the Holy Ghost and I jumped up and started clapping with my tambourine. (I didn’t even own a tambourine prior to the moment I heard the end of Brooks’ speech. The ancestors shipped me one through their Amazon Prime accounts and Black Jesus delivered it to my doorstep right on time.)
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Keiajah Brooks, damn...I salute you.


theroot--2020-10-28--'What History Books Do They Read?': Barack Obama Blasts Kushner's Black People Have to 'Want to be S

'What History Books Do They Read?': Barack Obama Blasts Kushner's Black People Have to 'Want to be Successful' Nonsense

On Monday , The Root reported that Donald Trump ’ s senior advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner showed the world that racism is a family tradition when he fixed his lipless mouth-flaps to say that “ President Trump ’ s policies are the policies that can help [ Black ] people break out of the problems that they ’ re complaining about , but he can ’ t want them to be successful more than they want to be successful.
” Well , former President Barack Obama wasn ’ t having any of Kushner-Trump ’ s white nonsense ( I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because fuck him ) , and he blasted the 39-year-old ’ s comments as well as the Trump administration ’ s entire narrative that Trumple-weird-skin has done so much for Black people that we should be praying to him at our dinner tables because Tang-flavored Jesus is our only path to salvation .
“ [ Trump ] loves to talk about Black unemployment , — ‘ look how low Black unemployment ’ —well , you know what , unemployment was really high when I came in and we brought that unemployment low and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obama said during a campaign rally for Joe Biden in Orlando , Florida , USA Today reports .
“ And he wants to take credit for it , says he ’ s the best president for Black folks since Abe Lincoln .
Man.
” Then he went in on Kushner—who everyone keeps telling me is not Gabe from The Office , but I ’ m pretty sure they ’ re wrong—and his condescending caucasity leveled at the Black community .
“ Now his advisers are out there saying , including his son-in-law .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to be successful , that ’ s the problem , ” Obama said .
“ Who are these folks ?
What history books do they read ?
” Obama isn ’ t the only Democrat to put Kushner in his place .
Rep. Barbara Lee ( D-Calif. ) pointed out Monday that the rich white man who likely only has his current job because he and Ivanka Trump occasionally engage in low-carb vanilla sex , probably shouldn ’ t be the one giving Black people the “ pull yourself up by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the face of white privilege and nepotism , ” Lee tweeted .
“ He doesn ’ t want to change our racist , broken system because he benefits from it .
He ’ s the last person that should be lecturing the Black community on the value of “ hard work.
” Anyway , Kushner-Trump is a mayo-infused idiot who likely still doesn ’ t understand why what he said was racist and condescending ( not to mention , an entire lie ) .
Hopefully , he and his whole wife ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removed from the White House and from our lives come November .

On Monday, The Root reported that Donald Trump’s senior advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner showed the world that racism is a family tradition when he fixed his lipless mouth-flaps to say that “President Trump’s policies are the policies that can help [Black] people break out of the problems that they’re complaining about, but he can’t want them to be successful more than they want to be successful.”
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Well, former President Barack Obama wasn’t having any of Kushner-Trump’s white nonsense (I decided to hyphenate his last name...because fuck him), and he blasted the 39-year-old’s comments as well as the Trump administration’s entire narrative that Trumple-weird-skin has done so much for Black people that we should be praying to him at our dinner tables because Tang-flavored Jesus is our only path to salvation.
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“[Trump] loves to talk about Black unemployment,—‘look how low Black unemployment’—well, you know what, unemployment was really high when I came in and we brought that unemployment low and it kept on going low,” Obama said during a campaign rally for Joe Biden in Orlando, Florida, USA Today reports. “And he wants to take credit for it, says he’s the best president for Black folks since Abe Lincoln. Man.”
Then he went in on Kushner—who everyone keeps telling me is not Gabe from The Office, but I’m pretty sure they’re wrong—and his condescending caucasity leveled at the Black community.
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“Now his advisers are out there saying, including his son-in-law. His son-in-law says Black folks have to want to be successful, that’s the problem,” Obama said. “Who are these folks? What history books do they read?”
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Obama isn’t the only Democrat to put Kushner in his place. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) pointed out Monday that the rich white man who likely only has his current job because he and Ivanka Trump occasionally engage in low-carb vanilla sex, probably shouldn’t be the one giving Black people the “pull yourself up by the bootstraps” speech.
“Jared Kushner is the face of white privilege and nepotism,” Lee tweeted. “He doesn’t want to change our racist, broken system because he benefits from it. He’s the last person that should be lecturing the Black community on the value of “hard work.”
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Anyway, Kushner-Trump is a mayo-infused idiot who likely still doesn’t understand why what he said was racist and condescending (not to mention, an entire lie). Hopefully, he and his whole wife’s side of the family will be removed from the White House and from our lives come November.


theroot--2020-10-28--Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. Proves That Resistance Is Not Just About Defiance, But the People Behind the

Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. Proves That Resistance Is Not Just About Defiance, But the People Behind the Movement

The death of George Floyd , coupled with a contentious presidential election , has left our nation on edge .
And when you throw a global pandemic into the mix , it ’ s safe to say that these are unprecedented times of not only civil unrest but economic and political uncertainty .
In response to all of this chaos , social movements have erupted all over the country .
And while we ’ ve seen the marches , protests and other acts of defiance—many of which have been archived and documented on this very site—what we don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t he people behind these movements .
People like The Warriors in the Garden , a collective of Brooklyn-based activists dedicated to protecting our communities from all forms of systemic oppression .
Or Jermaine “ Coach G ” Guinyard , who , as the only Black man in Harvard , Neb.
, organized the first Black Lives Matter protest the town had ever seen .
Looking to change all of that is Gimlet ’ s new podcast Resistance , hosted by award-winning producer and writer Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. And in speaking to The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the show ’ s creation .
“ I think like everybody else , I got wrapped up .
I got caught up in this shit , ” he said .
“ There ’ s really a lot of people out there who are still actively engaging in this work .
Even though it may seem like not much can come of it , people are still fighting .
There ’ s value in that .
It made me look at myself and be like , ‘ All right .
Well , if folks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can help amplify their voices.
’ ” If there ’ s a way to best describe Resistance , it ’ s much less of a call to arms and more along the lines of a bullhorn .
Not in being boisterous or brash , but in its devotion to conveying just how critical this time in our nation ’ s history is .
This climate is unlike anything this country has ever experienced , and learning the who behind the why provides much-needed context to the social movements that have become so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stories we ’ re telling amplify the voices of the people who are going through those stories , ” Saidu said .
“ Their names and their causes , their ideals and perspectives .
In a way that ’ s personal , in a way that ’ s impactful and in a way that can actually mean something .
“ I hope people listen to the show and they feel more politically aware .
[ More ] engaged and inspired and hopeful .
All of that .
[ ... ] But if listening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes you want to engage , if it makes you want to go vote , makes you want to support local politics or it makes you want to become more aware of things that are happening in your city or anything like that , then I support that too.
” Saidu also took the time to explain how his own decision to become more involved in social justice causes influenced his approach to the show and the stories that he selected to include .
“ The genesis of the show is wrapped up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanting ] to cover the movement for Black lives and all other movements for resistance , ” he said .
“ It ’ s so wrapped up in me getting off my couch .
You go finally do something about this and might help amplify these voices .
[ ... ] We try to look for stories that feel just as personal as my story.
” And in sharing stories of resistance , Saidu tried his best to ensure that it ’ s clearly defined .
“ It ’ s complicated , right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me , resistance is about exploring the different kinds of ways that people are going counter to what is expected .
[ ... ] [ But within the context of the show ] there ’ s room for people who approach that word in other ways as well.
” It takes tremendous courage to stand at the front lines of these movements .
And now , thanks to Resistance , we have the privilege of learning more about this courageous generation of thought leaders fighting for freedom and change .
“ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these stories ] , ” Saidu said .
“ I ’ m excited for [ everyone ] to listen and meet some of these folks.
” Resistance , a Spotify Original , is available now on Spotify .
This interview has been lightly edited for clarity .

It’s a tumultuous time for our country.
The death of George Floyd, coupled with a contentious presidential election, has left our nation on edge. And when you throw a global pandemic into the mix, it’s safe to say that these are unprecedented times of not only civil unrest but economic and political uncertainty.
In response to all of this chaos, social movements have erupted all over the country. And while we’ve seen the marches, protests and other acts of defiance—many of which have been archived and documented on this very site—what we don’t hear enough of are the stories of t he people behind these movements. People like The Warriors in the Garden, a collective of Brooklyn-based activists dedicated to protecting our communities from all forms of systemic oppression. Or Jermaine “Coach G” Guinyard, who, as the only Black man in Harvard, Neb., organized the first Black Lives Matter protest the town had ever seen.
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Looking to change all of that is Gimlet’s new podcast Resistance, hosted by award-winning producer and writer Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. And in speaking to The Root, Saidu explained the impetus for the show’s creation.
“I think like everybody else, I got wrapped up. I got caught up in this shit,” he said. “There’s really a lot of people out there who are still actively engaging in this work. Even though it may seem like not much can come of it, people are still fighting. There’s value in that. It made me look at myself and be like, ‘All right. Well, if folks are still doing that, then maybe I can help amplify their voices.’”
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If there’s a way to best describe Resistance, it’s much less of a call to arms and more along the lines of a bullhorn. Not in being boisterous or brash, but in its devotion to conveying just how critical this time in our nation’s history is. This climate is unlike anything this country has ever experienced, and learning the who behind the why provides much-needed context to the social movements that have become so commonplace.
“I hope that these stories we’re telling amplify the voices of the people who are going through those stories,” Saidu said. “Their names and their causes, their ideals and perspectives. In a way that’s personal, in a way that’s impactful and in a way that can actually mean something.
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“I hope people listen to the show and they feel more politically aware. [More] engaged and inspired and hopeful. All of that. [...] But if listening to the show inspires you and it makes you want to engage, if it makes you want to go vote, makes you want to support local politics or it makes you want to become more aware of things that are happening in your city or anything like that, then I support that too.”
Saidu also took the time to explain how his own decision to become more involved in social justice causes influenced his approach to the show and the stories that he selected to include.
Advertisement
“The genesis of the show is wrapped up in my own personal story of [wanting] to cover the movement for Black lives and all other movements for resistance,” he said. “It’s so wrapped up in me getting off my couch. You go finally do something about this and might help amplify these voices. [...] We try to look for stories that feel just as personal as my story.”
And in sharing stories of resistance, Saidu tried his best to ensure that it’s clearly defined.
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“It’s complicated, right?” he asked. “For me, resistance is about exploring the different kinds of ways that people are going counter to what is expected. [...] [But within the context of the show] there’s room for people who approach that word in other ways as well.”
It takes tremendous courage to stand at the front lines of these movements. And now, thanks to Resistance, we have the privilege of learning more about this courageous generation of thought leaders fighting for freedom and change.
Advertisement
“I’m just inspired and impressed by [these stories],” Saidu said. “I’m excited for [everyone] to listen and meet some of these folks.”
Resistance, a Spotify Original, is available now on Spotify.
This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.


theroot--2020-10-28--The 10 Best Deals of October 28, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of October 28, 2020

It ’ s October 28 , and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals of the day .
Pretend you ’ re in a Nancy Meyers film with Le Creuset k itchenware .
Find your inner Zen with the Levo II herbal infuser .
And emerge from this pandemic cleansed , toned , and moisturized with Ole Henriksen ’ s Balance It All s et .
If you ’ re still looking for more savings , take a look at Wednesday ’ s best deals overall .
For a short time , you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for $ 1359+ .
Here ’ s the deets from one of our wonderful writers , Chaya : Grab it before it ’ s gone !
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
If you ’ re going to give OLED a try , this might be the time to start considering .
I ’ ll contend you can still get away with an LG B7 , the baseline from a couple of generations ago , but the TVs have gotten exceptional .
Burn-in and input lag are two of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gamers , but according to reviews , that should be a non-issue on the LG CX .
So long as you ’ re not watching the news or playing games with the same HUD for many consecutive hours on end , you shouldn ’ t run into any nasty image retention issues anytime soon .
Now down to its all-time low price of $ 1,397 on Amazon and at BuyDig , this 55 '' TV is one of the best LG currently has to offer .
It begins with that beautiful OLED panel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to muddy grays and backlight bleed thanks to its per-pixel lighting .
For movies , Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision HDR return to give you the best cinematic experience possible , the latter adding a feature that automatically tunes the picture around your ambient lighting conditions and the content you ’ re watching .
The TV also includes both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync , both of which are gaming features that eliminate screen tearing with little ( if any ) added input lag .
Because of these tailored features , along with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point , I ’ ve seen countless people in the gaming industry—including Bugsnax creator Philip Tibotoski , PCMag and Tom ’ s Guide writer Tony Polanco , and IGN ’ s Wesley DeBlanc—raving about the LG CX 55 '' on Twitter .
Buy it now and prepare yourself properly for the PS5 and Xbox Series X .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
Get your fill of needed kitchenware before the holidays at Amazon .
For a short time , you can grab tea kettles , grills , roasters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much more for 30 % off their original list price .
Why not become the chef you want to be ?
Grab em ’ before they ’ re gone !
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
If you ’ ve felt the stress of the pandemic sinking in , or you ’ ve found cannabis to be a good treatment for your ailments , it ’ s worth considering switching to edibles and oils .
We ’ re still in the middle of a pandemic , so we should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a great alternative to smoking that can still get THC and CBD into your system without the concerns smoking and vaping bring .
They might be in short supply , though , depending on your dispensary .
If you can ’ t get your hand on your favorite gummies , or you ’ d like to start experimenting with making your own after-work treats , Levo is offering 20 % off its products using the promo code LEVO20 .
I reviewed the Levo II several months back , and its ease of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flower-infused into oils for use in baking , candy , or even making infused butter .
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon .
For longer than I ’ ve been employed here at Kinja Deals , Speks have been a smash-hit with our readers , and it ’ s not hard to see why .
Available in single- and multi-toned colorways , the toys are comprised of either 512 or 1,000 tiny earth magnets perfect for those times you ’ re tempted to bite your nails or take up smoking again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a strenuous pandemic , is most of the time for me .
As someone who ’ s tried Speks for myself , I can attest to the satisfaction of playing with them at your desk during those times when writer ’ s block kicks in and it ’ s not 2017 enough to own a fidget spinner .
Unlike other fidget toys , Speks allow you to tap into your creative side .
On the company ’ s Instagram , for example , you ’ ll find a thorough demonstration on how to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of Speks—a seasonally appropriate activity that takes way less space and effort ( not to mention clean-up ) than , say , carving an actual pumpkin .
Add this adorbs trinket on your work-from-home setup and get a late start to your Halloween decorations while Speks are 20 % off using the promo code SPOOKYSPEKS .
Before long , you ’ ll be mashing , smashing , and building away in lieu of swearing at your computer screen when your boss starts getting on your nerves .
This deal was originally published @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve been lucky enough to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch despite the extremely shoddy stock .
Great !
But now you ’ ll need some games .
The Switch has a great library of excellent games , but many of them are first-party and Nintendo games rarely go on sale .
Not so right now , luckily .
Best Buy has a bunch of big bargains right now , and at least as of this writing , games like New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe , Super Mario Party , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Splatoon 2 are all down to $ 40 .
Super Mario Party , Yoshi ’ s Crafted World , and Splatoon 2 , specifically , are available for the same price on Amazon .
This deal was originally published by Andrew Hayward .
If you ’ ve been in the market for a heavy-duty blender , look no further than the Caphalon Active Sense 2 Blender , only $ 100 because of a price drop .
With five settings ranging from smoothies to salsa , you ’ ll be able to have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your fingertips .
It even comes with an added smoothie cup to make sure you get your daily dose of fruit and whey protein .
Grab it before it ’ s gone .
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
This is the only system I swear by to keep my fairly oily forehead in check .
If you like me have a T-zone that runneth over you have to put up barriers and this Ole Henriksen Balance It All Set is the protection we need .
Anytime this goes on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 30 % off right now and is worth every penny .
Cleanse , tone , and moisturize .
These steps help get all skin types in order but if you ’ re someone with a few issues top quality products are needed .
This set from Ole Henriksen really does help your face find its balance again .
The cleanser deep cleans pores and has a great lather to it because it contains green tea .
The toner removes the extra oil and grim , which is our goal here .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ forehead but somedays a swipe all around really does that trick .
Refining those pores is key .
The hydrator is the perfect final step as it ’ s super lightweight and gives just the right amount of moisture to replenish the face .
If you wear foundation it blends extremely well with your chosen brand .
Each of these has a refreshing feeling as well as a soothing eucalyptus/peppermint scent .
This is a clean beauty item and is a best seller for a reason .
It works .
Free shipping on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
For the rest of the day take 30 % off select Hasbro Games and spice up your next game night .
As it looks like we will be back indoors more soon and things are shutting down early in my neighborhood again so small game gatherings have begun to pop up .
This Hasbro deal today has several old favorites , twists on classics , and even a retro version or two for the best night in .
I ’ m extremely intrigued by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clue .
As they just announced season 4 will drop on New Year ’ s Eve this would be a nice addition to your party .
Old favorites like Operation and Mouse Trap are in this sale and honestly what could be a better combo than a night of wine and digging around in Cavity Sam .
I was pleasantly surprised to see Tiger Electronics handheld games in the mix .
Boy did I love all the Disney ones I had as a kid so the X-Men one made me pretty nostalgic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pal who loves retro gaming .
There are 45 games to pick from so I ’ m sure you ’ ll find the perfect fit for your home for a night of good clean fun .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
Greatness may be awaiting the PS5 launch targeting late 2020 , but you can get a head start on your PlayStation Plus subscription renewal ( still required for online multiplayer and monthly freebies ) at Eneba .
$ 28 nets a whole year using the promo code XBOXFINALE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d otherwise spend on Amazon .
Simply redeem the code at checkout and you ’ re set for 365 days .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .

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

Wednesday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
It’s October 28, and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals of the day. Pretend you’re in a Nancy Meyers film with Le Creuset k itchenware. Find your inner Zen with the Levo II herbal infuser. And emerge from this pandemic cleansed, toned, and moisturized with Ole Henriksen’s Balance It All s et.
If you’re still looking for more savings, take a look at Wednesday’s best deals overall.
#1: EiGht sleep pod pro Cover
For a short time, you can grab an Eight Sleep Pod Pro Cover for $1359+. Here’s the deets from one of our wonderful writers, Chaya:
Ranging from $1,445 to $1,745 depending on the size of your bed (or $175 off using our exclusive promo code KINJA175), the Pod Pro Cover from popular mattress brand Eight Sleep turns ANY mattress into a five-star sleeping experience. In short, Eight Sleep took the very best technology from their mattress and turned it into what is essentially a cover that transforms any bed into a smart bed. The encasement is placed on top of your current mattress and appends bed cooling and heating technology, a virtually silent vibration alarm system, sleep tracking, and a whole lot more. The cover is a two-part system: the encasement, which retrofits your mattress for a “PerfectFit TM” and the Active Grid cover, which adheres securely to the encasement to make your new smart bed manageable by app. A water hose and small hub connected to the Active Grid make the whole thing possible so that you can keep the rest of the bedding you’ve already got—no unnecessary spending or excess waste required.
Grab it before it’s gone!
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#2: lG cx 55" OLED TV
If you’re going to give OLED a try, this might be the time to start considering. I’ll contend you can still get away with an LG B7, the baseline from a couple of generations ago, but the TVs have gotten exceptional. Burn-in and input lag are two of the biggest knocks against OLED, especially for gamers, but according to reviews, that should be a non-issue on the LG CX. So long as you’re not watching the news or playing games with the same HUD for many consecutive hours on end, you shouldn’t run into any nasty image retention issues anytime soon.
Now down to its all-time low price of $1,397 on Amazon and at BuyDig, this 55" TV is one of the best LG currently has to offer. It begins with that beautiful OLED panel, of course, which bids sayonara to muddy grays and backlight bleed thanks to its per-pixel lighting. For movies, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision HDR return to give you the best cinematic experience possible, the latter adding a feature that automatically tunes the picture around your ambient lighting conditions and the content you’re watching.
The TV also includes both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync, both of which are gaming features that eliminate screen tearing with little (if any) added input lag. Because of these tailored features, along with its gorgeous visuals and uniquely low price point, I’ve seen countless people in the gaming industry—including Bugsnax creator Philip Tibotoski, PCMag and Tom’s Guide writer Tony Polanco, and IGN’s Wesley DeBlanc—raving about the LG CX 55" on Twitter. Buy it now and prepare yourself properly for the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#3: Le creuset kitchenware
Get your fill of needed kitchenware before the holidays at Amazon. For a short time, you can grab tea kettles, grills, roasters, salt and pepper shakers, and so much more for 30% off their original list price. Why not become the chef you want to be? Grab em’ before they’re gone!
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#4: Levo herbal infuser
If you’ve felt the stress of the pandemic sinking in, or you’ve found cannabis to be a good treatment for your ailments, it’s worth considering switching to edibles and oils. We’re still in the middle of a pandemic, so we should be taking care of our lungs. Edibles are a great alternative to smoking that can still get THC and CBD into your system without the concerns smoking and vaping bring. They might be in short supply, though, depending on your dispensary. If you can’t get your hand on your favorite gummies, or you’d like to start experimenting with making your own after-work treats, Levo is offering 20% off its products using the promo code LEVO20. I reviewed the Levo II several months back, and its ease of use makes it easy to get your flower-infused into oils for use in baking, candy, or even making infused butter.
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon.
#5: Speks magnet toys
For longer than I’ve been employed here at Kinja Deals, Speks have been a smash-hit with our readers, and it’s not hard to see why. Available in single- and multi-toned colorways, the toys are comprised of either 512 or 1,000 tiny earth magnets perfect for those times you’re tempted to bite your nails or take up smoking again. Which, in the midst of a strenuous pandemic, is most of the time for me. As someone who’s tried Speks for myself, I can attest to the satisfaction of playing with them at your desk during those times when writer’s block kicks in and it’s not 2017 enough to own a fidget spinner.
Unlike other fidget toys, Speks allow you to tap into your creative side. On the company’s Instagram, for example, you’ll find a thorough demonstration on how to make your very own jack-o’-lantern out of Speks—a seasonally appropriate activity that takes way less space and effort (not to mention clean-up) than, say, carving an actual pumpkin. Add this adorbs trinket on your work-from-home setup and get a late start to your Halloween decorations while Speks are 20% off using the promo code SPOOKYSPEKS. Before long, you’ll be mashing, smashing, and building away in lieu of swearing at your computer screen when your boss starts getting on your nerves.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#6: Nintendo switch games
So, you’ve been lucky enough to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch despite the extremely shoddy stock. Great! But now you’ll need some games. The Switch has a great library of excellent games, but many of them are first-party and Nintendo games rarely go on sale. Not so right now, luckily. Best Buy has a bunch of big bargains right now, and at least as of this writing, games like New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Super Mario Party, Yoshi’s Crafted World, and Splatoon 2 are all down to $40. Super Mario Party, Yoshi’s Crafted World, and Splatoon 2, specifically, are available for the same price on Amazon.
This deal was originally published by Andrew Hayward.
#7: caphalon 2-liter blender
If you’ve been in the market for a heavy-duty blender, look no further than the Caphalon Active Sense 2 Blender, only $100 because of a price drop. With five settings ranging from smoothies to salsa, you’ll be able to have the power of 1200 watts of power at your fingertips. It even comes with an added smoothie cup to make sure you get your daily dose of fruit and whey protein. Grab it before it’s gone.
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#8: ole henriksen balance it all set
This is the only system I swear by to keep my fairly oily forehead in check. If you like me have a T-zone that runneth over you have to put up barriers and this Ole Henriksen Balance It All Set is the protection we need. Anytime this goes on sale I snatch it up. It’s 30% off right now and is worth every penny.
Cleanse, tone, and moisturize. These steps help get all skin types in order but if you’re someone with a few issues top quality products are needed. This set from Ole Henriksen really does help your face find its balance again. The cleanser deep cleans pores and has a great lather to it because it contains green tea. The toner removes the extra oil and grim, which is our goal here. I really only need this on my forehead but somedays a swipe all around really does that trick. Refining those pores is key. The hydrator is the perfect final step as it’s super lightweight and gives just the right amount of moisture to replenish the face. If you wear foundation it blends extremely well with your chosen brand. Each of these has a refreshing feeling as well as a soothing eucalyptus/peppermint scent. This is a clean beauty item and is a best seller for a reason. It works.
Free shipping on all orders with the code FREESHIP.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#9: hasbro board games
For the rest of the day take 30% off select Hasbro Games and spice up your next game night. As it looks like we will be back indoors more soon and things are shutting down early in my neighborhood again so small game gatherings have begun to pop up. This Hasbro deal today has several old favorites, twists on classics, and even a retro version or two for the best night in.
I’m extremely intrigued by the Chilling Aventures of Sabrina version of Clue. As they just announced season 4 will drop on New Year’s Eve this would be a nice addition to your party. Old favorites like Operation and Mouse Trap are in this sale and honestly what could be a better combo than a night of wine and digging around in Cavity Sam. I was pleasantly surprised to see Tiger Electronics handheld games in the mix. Boy did I love all the Disney ones I had as a kid so the X-Men one made me pretty nostalgic. This is a great gift for a pal who loves retro gaming. There are 45 games to pick from so I’m sure you’ll find the perfect fit for your home for a night of good clean fun.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#10: playstation plus
Greatness may be awaiting the PS5 launch targeting late 2020, but you can get a head start on your PlayStation Plus subscription renewal (still required for online multiplayer and monthly freebies) at Eneba. $28 nets a whole year using the promo code XBOXFINALE, over half the price you’d otherwise spend on Amazon. Simply redeem the code at checkout and you’re set for 365 days.
Save $21 PlayStation Plus 1-Year Membership Get Online
Gain online multiplayer support for your PlayStation consoles on the PlayStation Plus Network. Buy for $39 at Eneba Use the promo code PlusWeekend
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.


theroot--2020-10-28--Why You (Yes, You) Are Broke as Shit and Will Never, Ever, Ever Be Rich So Stop Deluding Yourself, E

Why You (Yes, You) Are Broke as Shit and Will Never, Ever, Ever Be Rich So Stop Deluding Yourself, Explained

How can you even say that ?
How can I even say what ?
( Sigh ) How can you—a person who 1 ) knows nothing about me and 2 ) knows nothing about the future—say that I will never be rich ?
Because you won ’ t be .
And I don ’ t need to be Nostradamus to know that about you .
With ya broke ass .
So now you ’ re calling me broke ?
You ’ re just making shit up now .
I have a job .
So how does that equal brokeness ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ never be rich , actually .
Can you explain this to me then , because nothing you ’ re saying is making sense and I ’ m 10 seconds from kicking you in the spleen .
So let ’ s say we ’ re on a hoop court together , standing on the baseline .
I have a ball , I ’ m blindfolded , and I ’ m trying to make a shot at the far end .
If this is an NBA court , I ’ m 94 feet from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of making this shot ?
Technically , yes .
But not really .
The chance is so small that it ’ s not even worth mentioning .
Are you sure enough that you ’ d bet a year ’ s salary that I ’ d miss ?
But , if I took 100 shots , I might make one or two , right ?
Where are you going with this ?
If we consider a million dollars to be the threshold for “ richness ” —and you happen to be Black—the odds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same as me making that full-court , blindfolded shot .
Overall , about one out of 10 American families were millionaires in the 2010 and 2013 surveys .
( The Federal Reserve defines a family as a single person or couple living with other people who are financially interdependent . )
But when the researchers broke it down by race , they found that 12.9 percent of Asians were millionaires , and 12.5 percent of whites .
Hispanics and blacks ?
Only 1.4 percent and 1.3 percent , respectively .
That can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
And Oprah ?
And Jeezy ?
That ’ s three niggas out of 40 million .
And none of them even shop at the same supermarkets ya broke ass do .
That you ’ d even ask that is proof of your richlessness .
And yeah , not only can I safely say that you ’ ll never be rich , but you ’ re also standing close enough to brokeness to smell its feet .
Maybe you ain ’ t broke-broke .
You can afford knives and socks and HBO Max @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re definitely broke-adjacent .
Even if you ’ re making 100k a year—which , if you ’ re Black , is also statistically unlikely—the distance from there to zero is much , much , much , much , much , much , much , much shorter than from 100,000 to one million .
One million is 17 states away , and you just passed Exit Broke five minutes ago .
You ’ re Tomorrow Poor , which means you ’ re not poor today , but could very easily be tomorrow .
Ain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there ’ s any consolation , it ’ s that ... shit .
There are no consolations .
It ’ s all fucked up .
Capitalism is a scam .
Don ’ t have politics like you ’ re Tomorrow Rich when you ’ re Yesterday Broke .
Put sugar on grits if you want to .
Life is short .

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

Wait.
What?
How can you even say that?
How can I even say what?
Don’t play dumb.
I’m not playing. I’m naturally dumb.
(Sigh) How can you—a person who 1) knows nothing about me and 2) knows nothing about the future—say that I will never be rich?
Because you won’t be. And I don’t need to be Nostradamus to know that about you. With ya broke ass.
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So now you’re calling me broke?
Yes.
You’re just making shit up now. I have a job.
That’s nice.
And some savings.
I’m proud of you.
So how does that equal brokeness?
The same reason why you’ll never be rich, actually.
Can you explain this to me then, because nothing you’re saying is making sense and I’m 10 seconds from kicking you in the spleen.
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So let’s say we’re on a hoop court together, standing on the baseline. I have a ball, I’m blindfolded, and I’m trying to make a shot at the far end. If this is an NBA court, I’m 94 feet from the hoop. Would I have any chance of making this shot?
Technically, yes. But not really. The chance is so small that it’s not even worth mentioning.
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Are you sure enough that you’d bet a year’s salary that I’d miss?
Yes, I would.
But, if I took 100 shots, I might make one or two, right?
Where are you going with this?
If we consider a million dollars to be the threshold for “richness”—and you happen to be Black—the odds of you becoming a millionaire are roughly the same as me making that full-court, blindfolded shot.
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From CBS News:
Overall, about one out of 10 American families were millionaires in the 2010 and 2013 surveys. (The Federal Reserve defines a family as a single person or couple living with other people who are financially interdependent.) But when the researchers broke it down by race, they found that 12.9 percent of Asians were millionaires, and 12.5 percent of whites. Hispanics and blacks? Only 1.4 percent and 1.3 percent, respectively.
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That can’t be right. What about LeBron? And Oprah? And Jeezy?
That’s three niggas out of 40 million. And none of them even shop at the same supermarkets ya broke ass do.
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The rich have special supermarkets?
That you’d even ask that is proof of your richlessness.
And yeah, not only can I safely say that you’ll never be rich, but you’re also standing close enough to brokeness to smell its feet. Maybe you ain’t broke-broke. You can afford knives and socks and HBO Max and shit now. But you’re definitely broke-adjacent. Even if you’re making 100k a year—which, if you’re Black, is also statistically unlikely—the distance from there to zero is much, much, much, much, much, much, much, much shorter than from 100,000 to one million. One million is 17 states away, and you just passed Exit Broke five minutes ago. You’re Tomorrow Poor, which means you’re not poor today, but could very easily be tomorrow.
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Well that’s a bummer.
Ain’t it? But, if there’s any consolation, it’s that...shit. There are no consolations. It’s all fucked up. Capitalism is a scam. Don’t have politics like you’re Tomorrow Rich when you’re Yesterday Broke. Put sugar on grits if you want to. Life is short.


theroot--2020-10-28--COVID-Denying GOP Candidate Claims He's Entitled to Call Himself a 'Morehouse Man' Despite Never Att

COVID-Denying GOP Candidate Claims He's Entitled to Call Himself a 'Morehouse Man' Despite Never Attending Morehouse College

Although my DNA and college degrees might tell a different story , the fact that the predominately white university I attended used Yale locks on all of its dormitories means that I technically graduated from a Yale university , which , of course , makes me a “ Yale man.
” Furthermore , Florida State University ’ s economics department is housed in the Bellamy Building , which is made of brick , some of which are cocoa-colored , which means I also graduated from a brown university .
And I ’ ve purchased items from Jo-Ann Fabric and Hobby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Georgia Republican congressional hopeful Rick McCormick , when the police pull me over , they should treat me as if I ’ m a white woman .
McCormick , who did not attend Morehouse College , is a physician and part-time conspiracy theorist running to represent Georgia ’ s 7th District in the House of Representatives , where one out of every five residents is Black and another 20 percent are immigrants .
So how does a Republican candidate compete in a rapidly-diversifying district that ’ s only 46 percent white ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Morehouse Man.
” In television ads and campaign literature , McCormick and the Black people who support him repeatedly refer to the Morehouse College not-alumnus as a “ Morehouse Man.
” Although McCormick has never attended Morehouse College , McCormick did attend medical school at the Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) , which is not affiliated with Morehouse in any way .
To be fair , MSM was affiliated with the all-male historically black undergraduate institution for six of Morehouse College ’ s 153 years ( from 1975-1981 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s “ entitled ” to call himself a Morehouse Man .
“ Dr .
McCormick is immensely proud to have taught at Morehouse , obtained his Medical Degree from Morehouse School of Medicine , been elected by his diverse peers as Student Body President , and to have spoken at graduation , ” campaign spokesman John Simpson told the Journal-Constitution .
“ He doesn ’ t see why he shouldn ’ t be able to share that honor with voters.
” Actual Morehouse men , however , feel differently , including one white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Firm , so according to McCormick Logic ... ) McCormick ’ s political blackface ruse wouldn ’ t be so egregious if he was trying to help actual Morehouse men .
Instead , McCormick has promised to eliminate Obamacare , fight Medicare for All and extinguish the “ radical left , ” including “ Nancy Pelosi and her socialist Squad.
” McCormick has also been criticized by actual doctors for his misinformation about the coronavirus .
More than 100 Georgia healthcare professionals signed a letter asking the state medical board to suspend McCormick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ These issues are not those of simple partisan disagreements over policy , ” reads the letter to the letter to the president of the Medical Association of Georgia .
“ We take issue with Dr.McCormick because the misinformation he is promoting is not only scientifically incorrect , it also undermines policies that are evidence-based and serves to further polarize our citizens along ideological lines rather than reaffirming the basic public health principles that have been proven effective in pandemic response .
We believe this should be disqualifying for a candidate to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Georgia.
” McCormick has also refused to disavow the endorsement of QAnon conspiracy theorist Marjorie Taylor Greene , who is so far-right that her own party rejected her .
As someone who is actually a “ Morehouse man , ” ( I attended a cookout at my friend Maurice ’ s house , whom we call “ Mo , ” which is how Black men say “ more , ” so ... ) I think McCormick is entitled to his claim as a “ Morehouse Man.
” In fact , he should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with being a Black man .
And , as a white woman , I ’ m doing what any white woman would do when they see a Black man engaged in “ suspicious activity.
” I ’ m calling the police right now .

I’m an Ivy League-educated white woman.
Although my DNA and college degrees might tell a different story, the fact that the predominately white university I attended used Yale locks on all of its dormitories means that I technically graduated from a Yale university, which, of course, makes me a “Yale man.”
Furthermore, Florida State University’s economics department is housed in the Bellamy Building, which is made of brick, some of which are cocoa-colored, which means I also graduated from a brown university. And I’ve purchased items from Jo-Ann Fabric and Hobby Lobby so, according to the logic of Georgia Republican congressional hopeful Rick McCormick, when the police pull me over, they should treat me as if I’m a white woman.
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McCormick, who did not attend Morehouse College, is a physician and part-time conspiracy theorist running to represent Georgia’s 7th District in the House of Representatives, where one out of every five residents is Black and another 20 percent are immigrants. So how does a Republican candidate compete in a rapidly-diversifying district that’s only 46 percent white?
Easy. You just call yourself a “Morehouse Man.”
In television ads and campaign literature, McCormick and the Black people who support him repeatedly refer to the Morehouse College not-alumnus as a “Morehouse Man.”
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Although McCormick has never attended Morehouse College, McCormick did attend medical school at the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), which is not affiliated with Morehouse in any way. To be fair, MSM was affiliated with the all-male historically black undergraduate institution for six of Morehouse College’s 153 years (from 1975-1981), so according to McCormick, he’s “entitled” to call himself a Morehouse Man.
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“Dr. McCormick is immensely proud to have taught at Morehouse, obtained his Medical Degree from Morehouse School of Medicine, been elected by his diverse peers as Student Body President, and to have spoken at graduation,” campaign spokesman John Simpson told the Journal-Constitution. “He doesn’t see why he shouldn’t be able to share that honor with voters.”
Actual Morehouse men, however, feel differently, including one white tweeter (he works at The White Firm, so according to McCormick Logic...)
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McCormick’s political blackface ruse wouldn’t be so egregious if he was trying to help actual Morehouse men. Instead, McCormick has promised to eliminate Obamacare, fight Medicare for All and extinguish the “radical left,” including “Nancy Pelosi and her socialist Squad.”
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Wait...it gets worse.
McCormick has also been criticized by actual doctors for his misinformation about the coronavirus. More than 100 Georgia healthcare professionals signed a letter asking the state medical board to suspend McCormick’s license for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
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“These issues are not those of simple partisan disagreements over policy,” reads the letter to the letter to the president of the Medical Association of Georgia. “We take issue with Dr.McCormick because the misinformation he is promoting is not only scientifically incorrect, it also undermines policies that are evidence-based and serves to further polarize our citizens along ideological lines rather than reaffirming the basic public health principles that have been proven effective in pandemic response. We believe this should be disqualifying for a candidate to be endorsed by the Medical Association of Georgia.”
McCormick has also refused to disavow the endorsement of QAnon conspiracy theorist Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is so far-right that her own party rejected her.
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I disagree with the haters.
As someone who is actually a “Morehouse man,” (I attended a cookout at my friend Maurice’s house, whom we call “Mo,” which is how Black men say “more,” so...) I think McCormick is entitled to his claim as a “Morehouse Man.” In fact, he should be entitled to all rights and privileges associated with being a Black man.
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And, as a white woman, I’m doing what any white woman would do when they see a Black man engaged in “suspicious activity.”
I’m calling the police right now.


theroot--2020-10-28--Chadwick Boseman’s Brother Kevin Celebrates 2 Years of Cancer Remission: ‘I Hope You’re Smiling and

Chadwick Boseman’s Brother Kevin Celebrates 2 Years of Cancer Remission: ‘I Hope You’re Smiling and Shouting With Me’

In a year defined by grief , dancer Kevin Boseman , one of late actor Chadwick Boseman ’ s older brothers , took a moment to celebrate an important milestone : two years without cancer .
In an Instagram story first published on Oct. 14 , and later shared by The Shade Room , Kevin noted that the day marked his two-year remission anniversary .
“ I was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and underwent four rounds of chemotherapy .
I ’ m in remission !
!
!
!
!
You read right .
I am in remission , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Something to smile about .
Something to shout about , ” he added .
“ I hope you ’ re smiling and shouting with me .
Cancer is something most of us have no control over .
We can only control our responses to it , which includes being proactive about our healthcare both physically and mental.
” Kevin ’ s diagnosis came two years after Chadwick Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016 .
Chadwick ’ s cancer was already in stage III at the time of his diagnosis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four years of treatments while continuing to work on films like Marshall , the Avengers movies , Da 5 Bloods and Ma Rainey ’ s Black Bottom , set to be released later this year .
He died two months ago at the age of 43 .
His death shocked fans worldwide , as well as colleagues , who said they had no idea what the actor was going through over the last four years .
It also highlighted the pervasiveness of colorectal cancer , particularly among young Black men .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the highest rates of colon cancer out of any racial or ethnic group in the United States .
And while overall numbers for colon cancer are on the decline , men under 50 are actually contracting it at higher rates .
Not only are Black people 20 percent more likely to develop colorectal cancer , but they die at higher rates from it : Health magazine reports that colon cancer death rates are 40 percent higher than that of white people .
There are no concrete answers for why Black people may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though doctors and researchers say that systemic racism , in the form of less access to healthcare and less screening , is likely a factor .
Kevin didn ’ t mention the kind of cancer he has but promoted early detection in his Instagram stories .
“ Tomorrow is not promised and early detection saves lives , ” he said .
“ Health is wealth .
True wealth .
”

In a year defined by grief, dancer Kevin Boseman, one of late actor Chadwick Boseman’s older brothers, took a moment to celebrate an important milestone: two years without cancer.
In an Instagram story first published on Oct. 14, and later shared by The Shade Room, Kevin noted that the day marked his two-year remission anniversary.
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“I was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and underwent four rounds of chemotherapy. I’m in remission!!!!! You read right. I am in remission,” said the 48-year-old NYC-based dancer and choreographer.
“Something to smile about. Something to shout about,” he added. “I hope you’re smiling and shouting with me. Cancer is something most of us have no control over. We can only control our responses to it, which includes being proactive about our healthcare both physically and mental.”
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Kevin’s diagnosis came two years after Chadwick Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016. Chadwick’s cancer was already in stage III at the time of his diagnosis, and the prolific actor quietly underwent four years of treatments while continuing to work on films like Marshall, the Avengers movies, Da 5 Bloods and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, set to be released later this year.
He died two months ago at the age of 43.
His death shocked fans worldwide, as well as colleagues, who said they had no idea what the actor was going through over the last four years. It also highlighted the pervasiveness of colorectal cancer, particularly among young Black men.
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According to the American Cancer Society, Black people have the highest rates of colon cancer out of any racial or ethnic group in the United States. And while overall numbers for colon cancer are on the decline, men under 50 are actually contracting it at higher rates.
Not only are Black people 20 percent more likely to develop colorectal cancer, but they die at higher rates from it: Health magazine reports that colon cancer death rates are 40 percent higher than that of white people.
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There are no concrete answers for why Black people may develop colorectal cancer at higher rates, though doctors and researchers say that systemic racism, in the form of less access to healthcare and less screening, is likely a factor.
Kevin didn’t mention the kind of cancer he has but promoted early detection in his Instagram stories.
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“Tomorrow is not promised and early detection saves lives,” he said. “Health is wealth. True wealth.”


theroot--2020-10-28--'The Intersection of Racial Justice and Immigrant Rights': Why Immigration Is an Issue Black Voters

'The Intersection of Racial Justice and Immigrant Rights': Why Immigration Is an Issue Black Voters Should Care About in 2020

Nana Gyamfi has the 2020 election on the brain , specifically what the future holds for Black immigrant populations in the United States .
“ If there ’ s a Biden presidency , you know , I ’ m expecting that immigrant rights will change based upon the pressure that we provide on the ground , in the streets .
What do we do as a community ?
What do we do as organizers ?
” asked the Executive Director of Black Alliance for Just Immigration ( BAJI ) .
Gyamfi , who serves as an attorney and also co-founded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ race is an integral part of how immigration functions in the US .
“ Immigration , at its core , is really about defining this country as a white ethnostate in terms of power and privilege .
And so white Europeans do not threaten that , ” she said .
“ You don ’ t see ICE going around [ St. Patrick ’ s Day parades ] looking for the undocumented Irish people and trying to figure out how they can gather them up .
But they will come to a Caribbean c @ @ @ @ @ @ @ African festival .
But they won ’ t do that with white folks because the white people they ’ re not worried about.
” The Trump administration has not shied away from using immigration law to bolster its white supremacist beliefs , whether by effectively slaughtering the nation ’ s refugee system , allegedly referring to Haiti and African nations as “ shithole ” countries , or enacting a Muslim ban that Gyamfi refers to as “ an African and Muslim ban at this point , that is preventing people from certain countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Nigeria , a country with the most Black people on planet Earth.
” But that doesn ’ t mean Trump singlehandedly built the walls , cages , and detention centers that are currently set up .
“ These are pieces of machinery that have been in place , used by prior administrations .
Just used with more intensity , ” said Gyamfi .
“ We don ’ t want to act like there wasn ’ t trauma before , that there wasn ’ t violence before .
But we can not pretend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intense time when it comes to Black immigrants and immigration in general.
” Black immigrants are more likely to be placed in solitary confinement than non-Black immigrants and also have higher bonds , and therefore stay in ICE jails for longer periods of time .
And during the current global pandemic , Black immigrants are left especially vulnerable .
“ Everything that you hear about—from the cages to the malnutrition to the beatings , to the dying within the detention center to the facing COVID , living with COVID , the separation from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you hear about—are happening to Black immigrants and , again , are happening in many cases with a lot more ferocity , ” said Gyamfi .
Even outside of the detention system , Black immigrants are also susceptible to America ’ s culture of anti-Blackness and police brutality .
Botham Jean was born in St. Lucia and came to the United States to attend school .
Amber Guyger , a former Dallas cop , killed Jean in his own apartment back in 2018 .
Guyger was sentenced to 10 years in prison .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nearest , biggest example that we ’ ve seen , that we actually saw in a beautiful way both Black immigrants and multigenerational African-Americans coming together to push back and say , ‘ no , this will not stand , ’ ” said Gyamfi .
Nana Gyamfi breaks down more shared issues between Black immigrants and Black Americans , how Black and trans immigrants are often treated in detention , why Black immigrants who are able to vote in this election should do so , and more in the video above .

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theroot--2020-10-28--Lift Yourself With 20% off Levo's Herbal Infuser

If you ’ ve felt the stress of the pandemic sinking in , or you ’ ve found cannabis to @ @ @ @ @ your ailments , it ’ s worth considering switching to edibles and oils .
We @ @ @ @ @ middle of a pandemic , so we should be taking care of our lungs .
@ @ @ @ @ to smoking that can still get THC and CBD into your system without the concerns @ @ @ @ @ They might be in short supply , though , depending on your dispensary .
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theroot--2020-10-28--Trump Held a Rally in the Freezing Cold and Then Left as All of the Attendees Were Stranded

If the Trump administration ’ s tenure in office were a metaphor it would be the rally at Omaha ’ s Eppley Airfield Tuesday .
As the racism pep rally wound to a close and the temperature nosedived to near freezing , Trump sat in the warmth of Air Force One while thousands of MAGAts stood on the overcrowded runways with no idea if they ’ d ever make it home .
According to the Washington Post , “ The buses , the huge crowd soon learned , couldn ’ t navigate the jammed airport roads .
For hours , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cold , as police scrambled to help those most at-risk get to warmth.
” Seven people were reportedly taken to a local hospital .
The Trump campaign claims that they provided all the buses needed to get everyone off the airfield , but as with most things Trump-related , the buses weren ’ t the problem , it was that “ traffic on the two-lane road outside the airport was throttled to one direction after the rally , ” according to a tweet from Aaron Sanderford , a political reporter at the Omaha @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rally goers and the freezing temperatures and lack of mask and abundance of stupidity added to the health risks .
Some 6,000 people attended the racism hoedown , and despite masks being provided for them , many attendees said “ fuck those masks ” and went barefaced into the cold wind , the Omaha World-Herald reported .
Trump reportedly flew away on his wife ’ s broomstick around 9 p.m. and around 10:30 p.m. people were still on the airfield , just milling around being cold AF .
“ President Trump took off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes ago , but thousands of his supporters remain stranded on a dark road outside the rally , ” tweeted CNN ’ s Jeff Zeleny .
The Post notes that at one point , police began letting people sit in their cars to warm up .
Crowds didn ’ t fully clear the area until after 12:30 a.m.—some 3½ hours after Trump departed .
“ Supporters of the President were brought in , but buses weren ’ t able to get back to transport people out .
It ’ s freezing and snowy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state Sen. Megan Hunt ( D ) .
“ He truly does not care about you.
” If only Melania had a jacket that summed up how the Trump administration truly felt about those stranded .

If the Trump administration’s tenure in office were a metaphor it would be the rally at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield Tuesday. As the racism pep rally wound to a close and the temperature nosedived to near freezing, Trump sat in the warmth of Air Force One while thousands of MAGAts stood on the overcrowded runways with no idea if they’d ever make it home.
According to the Washington Post, “The buses, the huge crowd soon learned, couldn’t navigate the jammed airport roads. For hours, attendees—including many elderly Trump supporters—stood in the cold, as police scrambled to help those most at-risk get to warmth.” Seven people were reportedly taken to a local hospital.
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The Trump campaign claims that they provided all the buses needed to get everyone off the airfield, but as with most things Trump-related, the buses weren’t the problem, it was that “traffic on the two-lane road outside the airport was throttled to one direction after the rally,” according to a tweet from Aaron Sanderford, a political reporter at the Omaha World-Herald.
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The inability to reach racism rally goers and the freezing temperatures and lack of mask and abundance of stupidity added to the health risks. Some 6,000 people attended the racism hoedown, and despite masks being provided for them, many attendees said “fuck those masks” and went barefaced into the cold wind, the Omaha World-Herald reported.
Trump reportedly flew away on his wife’s broomstick around 9 p.m. and around 10:30 p.m. people were still on the airfield, just milling around being cold AF.
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“President Trump took off in Air Force One 1 hr 20 minutes ago, but thousands of his supporters remain stranded on a dark road outside the rally,” tweeted CNN’s Jeff Zeleny.
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The Post notes that at one point, police began letting people sit in their cars to warm up. Crowds didn’t fully clear the area until after 12:30 a.m.—some 3½ hours after Trump departed.
“Supporters of the President were brought in, but buses weren’t able to get back to transport people out. It’s freezing and snowy in Omaha tonight,” tweeted Nebraska state Sen. Megan Hunt (D). “He truly does not care about you.”
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If only Melania had a jacket that summed up how the Trump administration truly felt about those stranded.


theroot--2020-10-28--'Our Democracy Is Withering': Jemele Hill Talks Trump, the 2020 Presidential Election and the State

'Our Democracy Is Withering': Jemele Hill Talks Trump, the 2020 Presidential Election and the State of America

“ If we don ’ t get certain factions up-out the White House now , and do a full steam-clean of what we ’ ve had to experience these last four years , we may really be looking at our last free and fair election.
” —Jemele Hill , journalist Jemele Hill was clear in 2017 when she called Donald J. Trump a white supremacist .
While her series of tweets cost Hill a job at ESPN , the Detroit-native has no regrets .
Make no mistake : Hill was publicly targeted by the White House for her statements ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but please believe that the award-winning journalist wasn ’ t the first to refer to the commander-in-chief as a white supremacist .
Time has shown that Hill certainly won ’ t be the last .
“ What ’ s amazing to me now , especially during the primaries when I watched the debates , is that it is quite common now to call the president a white supremacist and a racist , ” Hill told The Root .
“ If we regularly call the president a white supremacist and regularly refer to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say about where we are at this point in history ?
” Hill points out that despite being called a racist , a bigot and a white supremacist again and again , it doesn ’ t stop Trump from “ continuing to play footsie ” with white supremacists .
One only has to look as far as Trump ’ s “ Proud Boys , stand back and stand by ” statements at the first 2020 presidential debate for proof .
Americans must understand that the 2020 presidential election is dire .
The future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump presidency will most certainly have far-reaching implications .
“ Typically authoritarians attract other ones .
They don ’ t just go away , ” Hill concluded .
See our conversation with award-winning journalist and the host of Spotify ’ s Jemele Hill Is Unbothered , Jemele Hill as she discusses the sobering truth of ( what could be ) the future of our country .