theroot--2020-10-28--Virginia Judge Says Robert E. Lee Monument Can be Removed From Richmond Pending Appeal

2020 has been quite the year for a soldier of white supremacy who ’ s been dead for just over 150 years .
It ’ s been nearly 5 months since Virginia Gov .
Ralph Northam declared that “ Richmond is no longer the capital of the Confederacy ” and announced plans to remove the city ’ s iconic statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee along with other monuments to people who are rolling over in their graves knowing Black people are allowed to just walk around free these days .
Four days after Northam made his announcement , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a temporary injunction barring the state of Virginia from removing the Lee statue after descendants of Lee sued to keep their family legacy of keeping negroes in chains alive .
A short time later , Cavedo decided to extend the injunction because other Virginians sued on behalf of their love for their giant ode-to-racism bust .
Well now , it ’ s a new day , a new circuit judge , and a new ruling as Judge W. Reilly Marchant ruled Tuesday that Northam can remove the 130-year-old eyesore to anyone who believes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humanity should be properly recognized .
The Washington Post reports that Marchant decided that Virginia isn ’ t obligated to honor covenants dating back to 1870 and 1890 in which the state agreed to protect the Lee statue forever—the basis on which Richmond citizens sued to keep their freedom fighter for slavery immortalized .
The century-plus-old agreements are also why another 90-day injunction was issued in August , according to Patch .
“ The Virginia Supreme Court has long held that in order to enforce deed restrictive covenants , such enforcement must not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should conditions have so radically changed as to practically destroy the original purposes of the covenant , ” Marchant wrote in his ruling .
In his order , Marchant recounted testimony from historians Ed Ayers and Kevin Gaines , who appeared as expert witnesses for the state at the one-day trial on Oct. 19 .
“ Their testimony described a post-war South where the white citizenry wanted to impose and state unapologetically their continued belief in the validity and honor of their ‘ Lost Cause , ’ and thereby vindicate their way of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marchant wrote .
“ It was out of this backdrop that the erection of the Lee Monument took place.
” Marchant noted that Gaines also testified that “ today the monument stands as a contradiction to present societal values.
” “ The Lee monument was built to celebrate the Confederacy and uphold white supremacy , ” Northam said in a statement after Tuesday ’ s ruling , the Post reports .
“ This victory moves Virginia forward in removing this relic of the past—one that was erected for all the wrong reasons.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see monuments to chattel slavery protectors reduced to rubble—or at least removed from Richmond ’ s Monument Avenue—shouldn ’ t start celebrating too soon because Marchant ’ s ruling also prohibits the governor from immediately moving to take the statue down giving those who wish to keep their shrine to humans who owned other humans time to appeal the ruling .
Lawyer Patrick McSweeney , the attorney representing Virginians who think the pilar of oppression should stay put , confirmed plans to appeal Marchant ’ s ruling saying “ Obviously we think he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Post , people who like their fighters for systemic racism canonized have 30 days to file a notice of appeal .

2020 has been quite the year for a soldier of white supremacy who’s been dead for just over 150 years.
It’s been nearly 5 months since Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam declared that “Richmond is no longer the capital of the Confederacy” and announced plans to remove the city’s iconic statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee along with other monuments to people who are rolling over in their graves knowing Black people are allowed to just walk around free these days.
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Four days after Northam made his announcement, Richmond Circuit Judge Bradley B. Cavedo granted a temporary injunction barring the state of Virginia from removing the Lee statue after descendants of Lee sued to keep their family legacy of keeping negroes in chains alive. A short time later, Cavedo decided to extend the injunction because other Virginians sued on behalf of their love for their giant ode-to-racism bust.
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Well now, it’s a new day, a new circuit judge, and a new ruling as Judge W. Reilly Marchant ruled Tuesday that Northam can remove the 130-year-old eyesore to anyone who believes Black people’s other two-fifths of humanity should be properly recognized.
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The Washington Post reports that Marchant decided that Virginia isn’t obligated to honor covenants dating back to 1870 and 1890 in which the state agreed to protect the Lee statue forever—the basis on which Richmond citizens sued to keep their freedom fighter for slavery immortalized . The century-plus-old agreements are also why another 90-day injunction was issued in August, according to Patch.
“The Virginia Supreme Court has long held that in order to enforce deed restrictive covenants, such enforcement must not be contrary to public policy, nor should conditions have so radically changed as to practically destroy the original purposes of the covenant,” Marchant wrote in his ruling.
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From the Post:
In his order, Marchant recounted testimony from historians Ed Ayers and Kevin Gaines, who appeared as expert witnesses for the state at the one-day trial on Oct. 19. “Their testimony described a post-war South where the white citizenry wanted to impose and state unapologetically their continued belief in the validity and honor of their ‘Lost Cause,’ and thereby vindicate their way of life and their former Confederacy,” Marchant wrote. “It was out of this backdrop that the erection of the Lee Monument took place.” Marchant noted that Gaines also testified that “today the monument stands as a contradiction to present societal values.”
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“The Lee monument was built to celebrate the Confederacy and uphold white supremacy,” Northam said in a statement after Tuesday’s ruling, the Post reports. “This victory moves Virginia forward in removing this relic of the past—one that was erected for all the wrong reasons.”
Northam and other Virginians who wish to see monuments to chattel slavery protectors reduced to rubble—or at least removed from Richmond’s Monument Avenue—shouldn’t start celebrating too soon because Marchant’s ruling also prohibits the governor from immediately moving to take the statue down giving those who wish to keep their shrine to humans who owned other humans time to appeal the ruling.
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Lawyer Patrick McSweeney, the attorney representing Virginians who think the pilar of oppression should stay put, confirmed plans to appeal Marchant’s ruling saying “Obviously we think he got it wrong.”
According to the Post, people who like their fighters for systemic racism canonized have 30 days to file a notice of appeal.


theroot--2020-10-28--White House Takes Credit for Ending COVID-19 Pandemic as Coronavirus Numbers Hit Daily Records

In news that can only be described as “ y ’ all niggas is tripping , ” the White House ’ s science policy office released a list of President Donald Trump ’ s first term accomplishments and right at the very top as if America doesn ’ t have news stations and Google alerts on their phone , they listed “ ending the COVID-19 pandemic.
” Notice the quotes .
I ’ m not making this up .
Someone from the Office of Science and Technology Policy actually wrote in a press release that the administration defeated the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scientists and health professionals in academia , industry , and government to understand , treat , and defeat the disease , ” Politico reports .
In what world ?
Coronavirus is out here like Snoop knocking over the buildings and the White House is Bad Boy Records .
Trump knows that the coronavirus pandemic and infection numbers are bad for business so he ’ s been lying about them since it happened .
During his run for a second term in the White House , he ’ s repeatedly made the claim that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” on the nationwide pandemic while continuing to ignore coronavirus protocol and discrediting science and doctors in the field .
Not to mention hosting packed rallies that have about as many masks as attendees have teeth .
Currently , Mike Pence and his wife can ’ t eat their tuna fish sandwiches in peace as damn near most of his staff has the damn coronavirus .
Meanwhile , health experts have been warning for months that winter is coming and the white walkers are coming beyond the gate .
( For those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , first , why are you like this ?
And secondly , the coronavirus is going to get worse . )
“ Last week , the country set a new record of 83,000 cases in a single day , and the seven-day case average is now hovering around 70,000—more than any other time during the pandemic .
Over 42,000 people are hospitalized with Covid-19 , up from about 30,000 one month ago , according to the Covid Tracking Project , ” Politico reports .
The Tuesday press release from the White House science @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” includes a bunch of bullshit that Trump would like to take credit for .
“ The highlights in this report represent just a fraction of the achievements made by the Trump Administration on behalf of the American people , ” Kelvin Droegemeier , who heads the office , said in a statement , Politico reports .
“ We have achieved a proud record of results , and under President Trump ’ s leadership , science and technology will continue to inspire us , unite us , and guide us to ever greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this be great if it were true ?
And who needs truth when you can just lie about it all in a press release ?

In news that can only be described as “y’all niggas is tripping,” the White House’s science policy office released a list of President Donald Trump’s first term accomplishments and right at the very top as if America doesn’t have news stations and Google alerts on their phone, they listed “ending the COVID-19 pandemic.” Notice the quotes. I’m not making this up.
Someone from the Office of Science and Technology Policy actually wrote in a press release that the administration defeated the coronavirus by taking “decisive actions to engage scientists and health professionals in academia, industry, and government to understand, treat, and defeat the disease,” Politico reports.
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In what world? Coronavirus is out here like Snoop knocking over the buildings and the White House is Bad Boy Records. Trump knows that the coronavirus pandemic and infection numbers are bad for business so he’s been lying about them since it happened. During his run for a second term in the White House, he’s repeatedly made the claim that the country is “rounding the turn” on the nationwide pandemic while continuing to ignore coronavirus protocol and discrediting science and doctors in the field. Not to mention hosting packed rallies that have about as many masks as attendees have teeth. Currently, Mike Pence and his wife can’t eat their tuna fish sandwiches in peace as damn near most of his staff has the damn coronavirus.
Meanwhile, health experts have been warning for months that winter is coming and the white walkers are coming beyond the gate. (For those who didn’t watch Game of Thrones, first, why are you like this? And secondly, the coronavirus is going to get worse.)
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“Last week, the country set a new record of 83,000 cases in a single day, and the seven-day case average is now hovering around 70,000—more than any other time during the pandemic. Over 42,000 people are hospitalized with Covid-19, up from about 30,000 one month ago, according to the Covid Tracking Project,” Politico reports.
The Tuesday press release from the White House science office touting “Science and Technology Accomplishments” includes a bunch of bullshit that Trump would like to take credit for.
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“The highlights in this report represent just a fraction of the achievements made by the Trump Administration on behalf of the American people,” Kelvin Droegemeier, who heads the office, said in a statement, Politico reports. “We have achieved a proud record of results, and under President Trump’s leadership, science and technology will continue to inspire us, unite us, and guide us to ever greater progress.”
Wouldn’t all of this be great if it were true? And who needs truth when you can just lie about it all in a press release?


theroot--2020-10-28--For 2nd Night, Walter Wallace Protests Rock Philadelphia as National Guard Is Called In

Philadelphians turned out for the second night of protests on Tuesday night in the wake of the fatal police shooting of 27-year-old Walter Wallace Jr. Police and elected officials took a much more aggressive stance against protesters than they did on Monday , with Pennsylvania Gov .
Tom Wolf ( D ) enlisting the help of the National Guard to aid Philadelphia police in protecting property and breaking up protests .
As the Washington Post reports , police , alongside National Guardsmen , “ took a more aggressive tack , filling the streets with lines of riot police who stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the evening.
” But as has been the case throughout the year , increased law enforcement presence didn ’ t result in less violence and chaos at the protests .
Helmeted police armed with batons and others with large riot shields took an aggressive posture against demonstrators and media Tuesday night , breaking up large groups with targeted arrests after identifying accused brick- and bottle-throwers .
Protesters who yelled for the arrested to say their names as they were being detained with met with taunts from police : “ His name is ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Other officers called demonstrators “ motherf—-ers ” as they shoved them with batons .
While the center of the demonstrations remained close to Wallace ’ s neighborhood in West Philadelphia , responses to Wallace ’ s extrajudicial killing could be found throughout the city .
According to USA Today , police reported more than 1,000 people looting businesses in the Port Richmond neighborhood , as well as a double shooting that left two teenagers wounded .
Wallace ’ s father denounced the looting , telling reporters on Tuesday that the demonstrations of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ They ’ re showing disrespect , ” Wallace Sr. told reporters .
“ Stop this violence and chaos .
People have businesses .
We all got to eat.
” The city has been roiled by Wallace ’ s killing , which happened in a historically Black community that has long had issues with aggressive policing .
Wallace was fatally shot by two Philadelphia police officers responding to a report of a man with a knife on Monday afternoon .
Witnesses say the officers arrived at the home where Wallace was with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was holding a knife , brushed past his mother and walked toward police , who backpedaled as he approached .
Though witnesses describe a fair amount of distance between Wallace and officers—approximately 10 feet—police shot at the 27-year-old about a dozen times within seconds .
Shaka Johnson , an attorney representing Wallace ’ s family , told reporters Tuesday night that Wallace had a mental illness , which he was taking lithium for .
Police officers had already visited Wallace ’ s home twice on Monday .
Johnson said Wallace ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an ambulance .
Instead , Philadelphia police arrived for the third , and final , time .
The shooting , which was caught on video , enraged bystanders , who immediately converged on the police after the shooting , demanding why there were no attempts to de-escalate the situation or use non-lethal force .
“ When you come to a scene where somebody is in a mental crisis , and the only tool you have to deal with it is a gun ... where are the proper tools for the job ?
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nexus of two of the groups most vulnerable to state violence : Black people and those with mental health issues or disabilities .
According to the Washington Post , which has been tracking fatal police shootings since 2015 , people with a mental illness account for one out of every five fatal police shootings .
As for Black men , they comprise 27 percent of all men fatally shot by police .
Activists and supporters have rallied around Wallace ’ s family and those protesting .
Philadelphia Bail Fund has been raising money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests , and a GoFundMe for Wallace ’ s family has been set up .
Philadelphia police said 91 people were arrested Monday night and 30 officers injured as a result of the protests .
As of Wednesday morning , it was unclear how many people were arrested in Tuesday night ’ s unrest .
Pascale Vallee , a 34-year-old graduate student who attended Tuesday night ’ s protest , told the Post Wallace ’ s killing was “ shameful.
” To her , Wallace sat at “ the intersection of so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Philadelphians turned out for the second night of protests on Tuesday night in the wake of the fatal police shooting of 27-year-old Walter Wallace Jr. Police and elected officials took a much more aggressive stance against protesters than they did on Monday, with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) enlisting the help of the National Guard to aid Philadelphia police in protecting property and breaking up protests.
As the Washington Post reports, police, alongside National Guardsmen, “took a more aggressive tack, filling the streets with lines of riot police who stopped marchers and made several arrests earlier in the evening.”
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But as has been the case throughout the year, increased law enforcement presence didn’t result in less violence and chaos at the protests.
From the Post:
Helmeted police armed with batons and others with large riot shields took an aggressive posture against demonstrators and media Tuesday night, breaking up large groups with targeted arrests after identifying accused brick- and bottle-throwers. Protesters who yelled for the arrested to say their names as they were being detained with met with taunts from police: “His name is ‘caught,’ ” one officer responded. Other officers called demonstrators “motherf—-ers” as they shoved them with batons.
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While the center of the demonstrations remained close to Wallace’s neighborhood in West Philadelphia, responses to Wallace’s extrajudicial killing could be found throughout the city. According to USA Today, police reported more than 1,000 people looting businesses in the Port Richmond neighborhood, as well as a double shooting that left two teenagers wounded.
Wallace’s father denounced the looting, telling reporters on Tuesday that the demonstrations of rage were “not helping my family.”
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“They’re showing disrespect,” Wallace Sr. told reporters. “Stop this violence and chaos. People have businesses. We all got to eat.”
The city has been roiled by Wallace’s killing, which happened in a historically Black community that has long had issues with aggressive policing. Wallace was fatally shot by two Philadelphia police officers responding to a report of a man with a knife on Monday afternoon.
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Witnesses say the officers arrived at the home where Wallace was with their guns already drawn. Wallace, who was holding a knife, brushed past his mother and walked toward police, who backpedaled as he approached. Though witnesses describe a fair amount of distance between Wallace and officers—approximately 10 feet—police shot at the 27-year-old about a dozen times within seconds.
Shaka Johnson, an attorney representing Wallace’s family, told reporters Tuesday night that Wallace had a mental illness, which he was taking lithium for. Police officers had already visited Wallace’s home twice on Monday. Johnson said Wallace’s brother had actually called 911 to request an ambulance. Instead, Philadelphia police arrived for the third, and final, time.
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The shooting, which was caught on video, enraged bystanders, who immediately converged on the police after the shooting, demanding why there were no attempts to de-escalate the situation or use non-lethal force.
“When you come to a scene where somebody is in a mental crisis, and the only tool you have to deal with it is a gun...where are the proper tools for the job?” Johnson said.
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Wallace sits in the nexus of two of the groups most vulnerable to state violence: Black people and those with mental health issues or disabilities.
According to the Washington Post, which has been tracking fatal police shootings since 2015, people with a mental illness account for one out of every five fatal police shootings. As for Black men, they comprise 27 percent of all men fatally shot by police.
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Activists and supporters have rallied around Wallace’s family and those protesting. Philadelphia Bail Fund has been raising money to bail out demonstrators during the Wallace protests, and a GoFundMe for Wallace’s family has been set up. Philadelphia police said 91 people were arrested Monday night and 30 officers injured as a result of the protests. As of Wednesday morning, it was unclear how many people were arrested in Tuesday night’s unrest.
Pascale Vallee, a 34-year-old graduate student who attended Tuesday night’s protest, told the Post Wallace’s killing was “shameful.” To her, Wallace sat at “the intersection of so many ‘-isms’: Racism, ableism.”
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“He needed social supports,” she said, “not bullets.”


theroot--2020-10-28--Why Cori Bush Still Has Hope

Why Cori Bush Still Has Hope

Cori Bush doesn ’ t often take the time to rest .
During the 400 days of protests that erupted in Ferguson in 2014 , where Bush rose to prominence as an organizer , she rarely missed a day , often arriving still in her nursing scrubs and sneakers .
Earlier this year , just days after being hospitalized with what she suspected was covid-19 , Bush was back on the streets to protest the killing of Breonna Taylor .
And on a recent Sunday morning , she brought that same energy to a different form of political activism—registering people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For Bush , the 44-year-old nurse , pastor , activist , and soon-to-be member of Congress , her political career has emerged from that seemingly ceaseless energy that she ’ s carried with her ever since those days of protest in Ferguson .
Her primary victory this summer over the long-time Democratic incumbent William Lacy Clay means that an activist forged in the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement is headed to Congress .
Bush hasn ’ t stopped moving ever since that primary win , hitting the road to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Census one day and then leading a protest against police violence the next .
That combination of protest and electoral politics—Bush often describes herself a “ politivist ” —is the welcome , much-needed energy Bush will bring to Congress , and what she considers a necessary shift in how political progress happens .
“ We have to have both , ” Bush told me , on her way back home after a morning spent registering voters , of street protest and electoral politics .
“ We need protests , because we need protests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for momentum and drive and visibility.
” And she won ’ t be alone—joining her are Mondaire Jones and Jamaal Bowman , two insurgent candidates whose victories in their Congressional primaries , as well as Bush ’ s , have shown that a growing number of voters are hungry for a massive sea change on the left .
The Squad is growing .
“ I ’ m already part of the Squad !
” Bush told me , when I asked whether she plans on joining the group of leftist women that have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and symbolize its future .
“ People are looking for a champion , ” Bush said .
“ People are tired of just going along to get along .
People want to see somebody active that ’ s working , that has come from where they come from.
” Frustrated by the lack of change after 400 days of taking to the streets in Ferguson , Bush ran for Senate in 2016 as a protest candidate ; two years later , she ran to replace Clay and lost .
But this year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headwinds of change brought about by a resurgent Black Lives Matter movement , Bush did something unexpected .
She won .
Among even the Squad , three of whom spent time in either state legislatures or on city council before Congress , Bush stands out—let alone among her future colleagues , where it ’ s more common to be a millionaire than someone who ’ s ever worried about how to pay their cell phone bill .
Bush—who for a time lived in her car with her two children when they were young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to try to survive on minimum wage , who has experienced how predatory loan companies take advantage of people waiting for a paycheck , who was saddled with what she called a “ hefty ” bill after recovering from what she suspected was covid-19 , who knows firsthand what it feels like for a cop to teargas a crowd of protesters calling for accountability—knows keenly what it feels like for people in power to ignore the needs of the working poor .
“ When I was on the ground in Ferguson , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t things change ?
” Bush recalled .
In Ferguson , there was incredible energy on the streets , but it didn ’ t translate to substantive policy change , she told me .
The issue , she said , was the lack of allies in positions of power that had , as she put it , “ the power of the pen ” and that would champion the legislation activists were calling for .
“ We can protest all day long , but if that person isn ’ t on your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That experience could have soured her on politics , but instead it made her realize she could be , and should be , that person in power .
While the right has tried to paint her as some sort of Antifa-loving Marxist , Bush comes off as a pragmatic progressive , someone who keenly believes that government can improve the reality of people ’ s lives .
Bush supports Medicare for All and was a surrogate for Bernie Sanders , but she has thrown her energy into getting out the vote for Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to shame anyone into voting , ” she told me , but she recognizes the stakes .
When I asked Bush what the response has been as she ’ s been speaking with voters , she emitted a small sigh .
“ It ’ s really been shocking , some of the things I ’ ve heard , ” she told me .
When she encounters voters who tell her they ’ re so turned off by the Democratic Party that they plan on voting for Donald Trump—a small minority out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough to worry her—she reminds them , as she put it , “ how much more could be taken from us.
” “ How many more social programs and other things we need to better our communities , how much more of that will be taken away ?
” she said .
“ We can ’ t afford that.
” She brought up an analogy—politics is like baseball , she said .
Activists are the ones who toss the ball , elected officials are the ones who either let that ball fly past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the park .
Not voting , she said , is akin to saying , “ I ’ m gon na make sure nobody is there to hit the ball.
” She added , “ And what ’ s going to happen is , the other team is going to show up.
” Bush ’ s ultimate goal is to fight despair and restore people ’ s hope—in Congress , in politics , in the idea that people run for office because they genuinely care about the people they represent .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , ” she said .
“ What has kept me going is knowing that things change if we stay diligent and persistent , and if we keep our message clear , and if our heart is right for the community.
” The 400 days of protest in Ferguson had showed her that , and ballot box victories like her own as well as the passage of Medicaid expansion in Missouri this year reaffirmed it , as did the ongoing season of protest .
“ Change may not have happened locally like we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did happen not only across the country—it affected the world .
”

Esther Wang on Politics, shared by Monique Judge to The Root

Cori Bush doesn’t often take the time to rest. During the 400 days of protests that erupted in Ferguson in 2014, where Bush rose to prominence as an organizer, she rarely missed a day, often arriving still in her nursing scrubs and sneakers. Earlier this year, just days after being hospitalized with what she suspected was covid-19, Bush was back on the streets to protest the killing of Breonna Taylor. And on a recent Sunday morning, she brought that same energy to a different form of political activism—registering people to vote and stumping for Joe Biden. For Bush, the 44-year-old nurse, pastor, activist, and soon-to-be member of Congress, her political career has emerged from that seemingly ceaseless energy that she’s carried with her ever since those days of protest in Ferguson. Her primary victory this summer over the long-time Democratic incumbent William Lacy Clay means that an activist forged in the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement is headed to Congress.
Bush hasn’t stopped moving ever since that primary win, hitting the road to get her future constituents to fill out the Census one day and then leading a protest against police violence the next. That combination of protest and electoral politics—Bush often describes herself a “politivist”—is the welcome, much-needed energy Bush will bring to Congress, and what she considers a necessary shift in how political progress happens. “We have to have both,” Bush told me, on her way back home after a morning spent registering voters, of street protest and electoral politics. “We need protests, because we need protests to pressure, we need the activism for momentum and drive and visibility.”
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And she won’t be alone—joining her are Mondaire Jones and Jamaal Bowman, two insurgent candidates whose victories in their Congressional primaries, as well as Bush’s, have shown that a growing number of voters are hungry for a massive sea change on the left. The Squad is growing. “I’m already part of the Squad!” Bush told me, when I asked whether she plans on joining the group of leftist women that have transformed the face of the Democratic Party and symbolize its future. “People are looking for a champion,” Bush said. “People are tired of just going along to get along. People want to see somebody active that’s working, that has come from where they come from.”
Frustrated by the lack of change after 400 days of taking to the streets in Ferguson, Bush ran for Senate in 2016 as a protest candidate; two years later, she ran to replace Clay and lost. But this year, with a more focused campaign and the headwinds of change brought about by a resurgent Black Lives Matter movement, Bush did something unexpected. She won.
Among even the Squad, three of whom spent time in either state legislatures or on city council before Congress, Bush stands out—let alone among her future colleagues, where it’s more common to be a millionaire than someone who’s ever worried about how to pay their cell phone bill. Bush—who for a time lived in her car with her two children when they were young, who knows what it’s like to try to survive on minimum wage, who has experienced how predatory loan companies take advantage of people waiting for a paycheck, who was saddled with what she called a “hefty” bill after recovering from what she suspected was covid-19, who knows firsthand what it feels like for a cop to teargas a crowd of protesters calling for accountability—knows keenly what it feels like for people in power to ignore the needs of the working poor.
The issue, she said, was the lack of allies in positions of power that had, as she put it, “the power of the pen”
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“When I was on the ground in Ferguson, I remember feeling like, why won’t things change?” Bush recalled. In Ferguson, there was incredible energy on the streets, but it didn’t translate to substantive policy change, she told me. The issue, she said, was the lack of allies in positions of power that had, as she put it, “the power of the pen” and that would champion the legislation activists were calling for. “We can protest all day long, but if that person isn’t on your team, then nothing else happens.” That experience could have soured her on politics, but instead it made her realize she could be, and should be, that person in power.
While the right has tried to paint her as some sort of Antifa-loving Marxist, Bush comes off as a pragmatic progressive, someone who keenly believes that government can improve the reality of people’s lives. Bush supports Medicare for All and was a surrogate for Bernie Sanders, but she has thrown her energy into getting out the vote for Joe Biden. “I’m not going to shame anyone into voting,” she told me, but she recognizes the stakes. When I asked Bush what the response has been as she’s been speaking with voters, she emitted a small sigh. “It’s really been shocking, some of the things I’ve heard,” she told me.
When she encounters voters who tell her they’re so turned off by the Democratic Party that they plan on voting for Donald Trump—a small minority out of the people she talks to, but enough to worry her—she reminds them, as she put it, “how much more could be taken from us.” “How many more social programs and other things we need to better our communities, how much more of that will be taken away?” she said. “We can’t afford that.” She brought up an analogy—politics is like baseball, she said. Activists are the ones who toss the ball, elected officials are the ones who either let that ball fly past them or try to hit it out of the park. Not voting, she said, is akin to saying, “I’m gonna make sure nobody is there to hit the ball.” She added, “And what’s going to happen is, the other team is going to show up.”
Bush’s ultimate goal is to fight despair and restore people’s hope—in Congress, in politics, in the idea that people run for office because they genuinely care about the people they represent. “I have felt despair over the last several years,” she said. “What has kept me going is knowing that things change if we stay diligent and persistent, and if we keep our message clear, and if our heart is right for the community.” The 400 days of protest in Ferguson had showed her that, and ballot box victories like her own as well as the passage of Medicaid expansion in Missouri this year reaffirmed it, as did the ongoing season of protest. “Change may not have happened locally like we wanted to see it, but change did happen not only across the country—it affected the world.”


theroot--2020-10-29--RuPaul Devastated to Learn Cory Booker Is a Cousin One Year Too Late to Cash In

As drag queen , musician , sometime candy-peddler , author , international game show host , fracking enthusiast , and general money-making polymath RuPaul Charles once famously explained in musical verse : “ Unless they ’ re paying your bills , pay them bitches no mind.
” But what of a bitch who could have paid one ’ s bills a year ago though is currently of very little use ?
Paying that bitch the tiniest bit of regret-tinged mind would also appear to be permissible , according to a recent episode of Finding Your Roots in which RuPaul finds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cousin much too late to parlay that information into an election season appearance on RuPaul ’ s Drag Race .
“ Oh my goodness , ” RuPaul says in a tight , superficially pleasant voice upon opening his DNA-testing packet to find the face of a man who was relevant to the news cycle exactly one year ago when people still cared about his bid for the Democratic nomination for the presidency and the election-themed most recent season of Drag Race was filming .
“ That is Cor y Booker , ” host @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the missed opportunity for a runway challenge judged by Booker and Ru in matching his and hers stars and stipes couture flashes across Ru ’ s eerily blank , yet simultaneously roiling countenance before he quickly remembers to perform the expression a person experiencing a positive human emotion would make .
“ He looks like my kin , ” Ru quips for the camera , which sounds like jest but for the spark of accusation beneath .
A story editor or assistant could very well die for failing to notice this resemblance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For his part , Booker told Wendy Williams he is excited to discover a new family connection , possibly to an entire voting demographic .
Perhaps Ru can cross his fingers and hope Booker is appointed energy secretary .

Emily Alford on Jezebel, shared by Maiysha Kai to The Root

As drag queen, musician, sometime candy-peddler, author, international game show host, fracking enthusiast, and general money-making polymath RuPaul Charles once famously explained in musical verse: “Unless they’re paying your bills, pay them bitches no mind.” But what of a bitch who could have paid one’s bills a year ago though is currently of very little use? Paying that bitch the tiniest bit of regret-tinged mind would also appear to be permissible, according to a recent episode of Finding Your Roots in which RuPaul finds out Senator Cor y Booker is his cousin much too late to parlay that information into an election season appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
“Oh my goodness,” RuPaul says in a tight, superficially pleasant voice upon opening his DNA-testing packet to find the face of a man who was relevant to the news cycle exactly one year ago when people still cared about his bid for the Democratic nomination for the presidency and the election-themed most recent season of Drag Race was filming.
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“That is Cor y Booker,” host Henry Louis Gates Jr. tells Ru, as the missed opportunity for a runway challenge judged by Booker and Ru in matching his and hers stars and stipes couture flashes across Ru’s eerily blank, yet simultaneously roiling countenance before he quickly remembers to perform the expression a person experiencing a positive human emotion would make.
“He looks like my kin,” Ru quips for the camera, which sounds like jest but for the spark of accusation beneath. A story editor or assistant could very well die for failing to notice this resemblance back when the information offered an ROI.
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For his part, Booker told Wendy Williams he is excited to discover a new family connection, possibly to an entire voting demographic. Perhaps Ru can cross his fingers and hope Booker is appointed energy secretary.


theroot--2020-10-29--Fix up Your Linen Closet With $15 off Turkish Towels From Huckberry

Though they ’ re mostly for keeping things clean , even towels get dirty eventually .
Sure , it might @ @ @ @ @ way to rinse off after a shower karaoke sesh , but eventually that white will @ @ @ @ @ not look as nice hanging up .
Or maybe after a few too many pup @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s just time for a new set of linens .
Huckberry ’ s @ @ @ @ @ a bit over $ 40 , but right now they ’ re down to just @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re getting some pretty fancy looking towels for your money .
The striped @ @ @ @ @ variants to match your decor , and their unique design will certainly earn a few @ @ @ @ @ ever safe to have people over .

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

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Though they’re mostly for keeping things clean, even towels get dirty eventually. Sure, it might’ve started as a way to rinse off after a shower karaoke sesh, but eventually that white will start to fade and might not look as nice hanging up. Or maybe after a few too many pup accidents in the house, it’s just time for a new set of linens.
Huckberry’s Turkish towels usually sell for a bit over $40, but right now they’re down to just below $30, and you’re getting some pretty fancy looking towels for your money. The striped towels come in plenty of variants to match your decor, and their unique design will certainly earn a few compliments if we’re ever safe to have people over.


theroot--2020-10-29--2 Former Black Comics Editors Allege Years of Racial Discrimination at DC Comics

You know , I thought Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice would remain the most offensive thing DC Comics would ever do , but alas , I was wrong .
Two former Black comics editors have revealed they experienced multiple instances of racial discrimination during their time at the legendary comics publisher .
In an interview with Business Insider , Harvey Richards and Lateef Ade “ L.A. ” Williams revealed that despite having different career paths , they both feel that they never got the chance to fully succeed at DC , due to their race .
Williams left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no promotion , and Richards was fired in December 2019 , after spending nearly 22 years with the company .
DC Comics , for those unaware , is the home of Batman , Superman , Wonder Woman , and basically all the superheroes that mattered well before the Marvel boom .
Richards was the only Black person on the editorial staff when he was fired last year .
He felt his career at DC Comics was hampered , receiving only one promotion during his two decades at the company .
While taking a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was remarkably similar to Richards ’ .
“ My personality and work style is different than Harvey ’ s , who is different from every other name I could rattle off , ” Williams told Business Insider .
“ But no matter how different our work styles or personalities are , the reality is that every one of our stories ended up the same .
When it keeps happening year after year , person after person , you have to ask yourself what all of these people have in common.
” A Latina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DC Comics in 1999 after experiencing a similar lack of career advancement and feeling like she was undervalued in the company .
The traditional career track in comics editing goes assistant editor , associate editor , editor , group editor , and executive editor .
The editing team is kind of like a producer on a movie ; t hey interface with each department to make sure the best version of each book makes it to comics shelves every week , as well as help to shape the vision for the characters as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Richards say they experienced unfair treatment from management and felt they were treated differently because of their race .
In 2001 , after four years as an assistant editor , Richards was offered the chance to work on the Superman titles .
It wouldn ’ t have been a promotion , but a chance to prove himself ( the chain generally went like this : assistant editor , associate editor , editor , group editor , and executive editor ) .
But Richards was given what he said was the “ unusual ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could bring to the Superman books.
” Paul Levitz , then the EVP and publisher of DC , told Richards he had “ grammar problems ” after he completed the assignment , Richards said .
“ After that , Levitz made up his mind about me , ” Richards said .
“ I felt he already had because most people are promoted after four years .
But after that , it was over , even if I got a good review or worked on good projects or got company awards for going above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awards , called “ Carrots , ” which were given by DC ’ s parent company , Warner Bros. After he won the second time , Levitz handed it to him and said “ some people think you deserve this , ” Richards said .
Personally , I feel like white executives have mastered the art of dropping the Hard-R without ever actually calling you the N-word .
Richards found out he was fired upon returning to work after Thanksgiving break last year only to be told he “ no longer met company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severance .
Richards provided Business Insider with a document putting him on zero-tolerance probation last August alleging “ poor time management skills and an inability to meet deadlines.
” Richards said he was being overworked .
I ’ ve seen many a comic continually delayed by Big Name ( White ) Writers with little professional consequence ; just saying .
Williams faced a similar experience with his higher-ups during his time with the company in the ‘ 90s .
Williams and his fellow assistant editors were given books to edit that were doomed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , now a DC Entertainment creative director , was reportedly upset when the book assigned to Williams , Impulse , wound up being a success .
Williams says that Carlin cursed him out for using veteran artist Walt Simonson to draw two issues of the comic , feeling that his talent would better be used on Superman books .
Eventually , after an associate editor left the company , Williams was put in charge of his books .
“ I thanked him for my promotion , ” Williams said .
“ And he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t come with a promotion .
I feel so stupid now , but at the time I was so confused and asked why it wouldn ’ t come with a promotion.
” You know , this is fitting behavior from a company whose crown jewel , Batman , is the embodiment of white privilege .
“ I naively thought that as long as I do good work , the comics sell , and the critics like them , I ’ m going to do well , ” Williams told Business Insider .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I knew I wouldn ’ t be able to make as many mistakes as others .
But I thought the solution was , work harder and do better.
” Both hope that the recent restructuring of DC Comics will allow more marginalized voices to rise up the editorial path .
Richards noted that he would like to see more Black women in the editorial field .
“ Change is going to come , ” Richards told Insider .
“ It has to .
”

You know, I thought Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice would remain the most offensive thing DC Comics would ever do, but alas, I was wrong. Two former Black comics editors have revealed they experienced multiple instances of racial discrimination during their time at the legendary comics publisher.
In an interview with Business Insider, Harvey Richards and Lateef Ade “L.A.” Williams revealed that despite having different career paths, they both feel that they never got the chance to fully succeed at DC, due to their race. Williams left DC in 2000 after six years with no promotion, and Richards was fired in December 2019, after spending nearly 22 years with the company.
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DC Comics, for those unaware, is the home of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and basically all the superheroes that mattered well before the Marvel boom.
Richards was the only Black person on the editorial staff when he was fired last year. He felt his career at DC Comics was hampered, receiving only one promotion during his two decades at the company. While taking a different path, Williams felt his story was remarkably similar to Richards’ .
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“My personality and work style is different than Harvey’s, who is different from every other name I could rattle off,” Williams told Business Insider. “But no matter how different our work styles or personalities are, the reality is that every one of our stories ended up the same. When it keeps happening year after year, person after person, you have to ask yourself what all of these people have in common.”
A Latina writer told Business Insider that she left DC Comics in 1999 after experiencing a similar lack of career advancement and feeling like she was undervalued in the company. The traditional career track in comics editing goes assistant editor, associate editor, editor, group editor, and executive editor.
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The editing team is kind of like a producer on a movie; t hey interface with each department to make sure the best version of each book makes it to comics shelves every week, as well as help to shape the vision for the characters as they move forward.
Both Williams and Richards say they experienced unfair treatment from management and felt they were treated differently because of their race.
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From Business Insider:
In 2001, after four years as an assistant editor, Richards was offered the chance to work on the Superman titles. It wouldn’t have been a promotion, but a chance to prove himself (the chain generally went like this: assistant editor, associate editor, editor, group editor, and executive editor). But Richards was given what he said was the “unusual” task to write about what he “could bring to the Superman books.” Paul Levitz, then the EVP and publisher of DC, told Richards he had “grammar problems” after he completed the assignment, Richards said. “After that, Levitz made up his mind about me,” Richards said. “I felt he already had because most people are promoted after four years. But after that, it was over, even if I got a good review or worked on good projects or got company awards for going above and beyond.” Richards won two such awards, called “Carrots,” which were given by DC’s parent company, Warner Bros. After he won the second time, Levitz handed it to him and said “some people think you deserve this,” Richards said.
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Personally, I feel like white executives have mastered the art of dropping the Hard-R without ever actually calling you the N-word.
Richards found out he was fired upon returning to work after Thanksgiving break last year only to be told he “no longer met company standards” and was given six months severance. Richards provided Business Insider with a document putting him on zero-tolerance probation last August alleging “poor time management skills and an inability to meet deadlines.” Richards said he was being overworked.
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I’ve seen many a comic continually delayed by Big Name (White) Writers with little professional consequence; just saying.
Williams faced a similar experience with his higher-ups during his time with the company in the ‘90s. Williams and his fellow assistant editors were given books to edit that were doomed to fail. Then-executive editor Mike Carlin, now a DC Entertainment creative director, was reportedly upset when the book assigned to Williams, Impulse, wound up being a success.
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Williams says that Carlin cursed him out for using veteran artist Walt Simonson to draw two issues of the comic, feeling that his talent would better be used on Superman books. Eventually, after an associate editor left the company, Williams was put in charge of his books.
“I thanked him for my promotion,” Williams said. “And he interrupted me and said it didn’t come with a promotion. I feel so stupid now, but at the time I was so confused and asked why it wouldn’t come with a promotion.”
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You know, this is fitting behavior from a company whose crown jewel, Batman, is the embodiment of white privilege.
“I naively thought that as long as I do good work, the comics sell, and the critics like them, I’m going to do well,” Williams told Business Insider. “As a Black man in America, I knew I wouldn’t be able to make as many mistakes as others. But I thought the solution was, work harder and do better.”
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Both hope that the recent restructuring of DC Comics will allow more marginalized voices to rise up the editorial path. Richards noted that he would like to see more Black women in the editorial field.
“Change is going to come,” Richards told Insider. “It has to.”


theroot--2020-10-29--Get an Early Start on Your Black Friday Shopping in Amazon’s Holiday Dash Sale

Prime Day might be done , but the savings haven ’ t stopped .
Amazon ’ s Holiday Dash sale collects all sorts of bargains from across the site , from headphones to smartphones , toys , candy , DNA tests , and plenty more .
Each day brings new deals , and we ’ ll be updating this space daily to bring you the best of the sales in the weeks ahead .
Whether you ’ re starting your holiday shopping early or just want to keep an eye out for serious savings , be sure to check back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an Instant Pot Ultra Even if you already have more than enough kitchen devices handy , the Instant Pot is one more than you might appreciate .
These multi-function gadgets are pressure cookers , slow cookers , steamers , egg cookers , and more , plus they keep a pretty compact footprint .
Right now , you can get a 6qt Instant Pot Ultra for $ 100 or an 8qt version for $ 110 at Amazon , a savings of up to 39 % depending on model .
Looking for a no-contact thermometer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is just $ 17 at Amazon right now , a savings of $ 9 .
This handy device measures someone ’ s temperature at a distance of a few centimeters or less , delivering an near-instant reading for adults , kids , and infants alike .
Most new TVs these days have streaming apps built into them , but if you don ’ t have a Smart TV and just want a really easy , affordable way to upgrade it , the Amazon Fire TV Stick is a pretty perfect option .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and gives you access to Netflix , Hulu , Disney+ , and Amazon ’ s own offerings , of course , along with plenty more .
It ’ s 40 % off right now .
Most of the big brand name electric toothbrushes will run you at least $ 50 , if not quite a bit more .
Aquasonic bucks that trend with its regular price and still garners excellent reviews from Amazon customers , and right now you can save even more , knocking the price down to just $ 26 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with several swappable heads , so you don ’ t have to worry about paying for replacements anytime soon .
Save $ 80 right now on the Amazon Echo Show ( 2nd Gen ) , an Alexa-powered smart screen and speaker that can be a handy companion around your home .
Whether used in the kitchen as a screen for recipes or watching streaming videos while cooking , in your living room for video calls , streaming music , or smart home gadget controls , it ’ s a versatile device .
Save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s compact Echo Dot , one of the easiest and most affordable ways to bring the Alexa voice assistant into your home .
With Alexa and the Echo Dot , you can call up tunes from various streaming services , control smart home gadgets , ask a wide array of questions , and plenty more .
This small Wi-Fi speaker is an ideal way to bring tunes to anywhere in your home , and the other perks are just the cherry on top .
If you ’ re willing to invest a bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seriously impress with its deeper black levels and dazzling contrast over typical LCD sets .
This LG CX 55 ” 4K HDR set is an excellent option , and right now it ’ s down to $ 1,397 on Amazon—a 30 % savings .
Save nearly half-off the regular price of Bio Bidet ’ s SlimEdge toilet attachment , which easily hooks up to your existing throne with no plumbing necessary , adding rear-end spitzing capabilities with minimal fuss .
Save on toilet paper and get a more refreshing finish by adding a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Up to 40 % off Le Creuset Cookware Le Creuset ’ s cast iron cookware and stoneware is serious business and it commands serious prices , as well .
Luckily , Amazon has a bunch of it on deep discount right now , including 40 % off of an Enameled Cast Iron Signature Sauteuse Oven , now $ 180 , plus a cast iron grill pan for $ 100 and $ 20 stoneware salt and pepper shakers .
Motorola makes some of the best budget Android smartphones around , and right now Amazon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several of those handsets .
Hit the link above for the full range , but you can get a 2019 Moto G7 Play for just $ 130 ( $ 70 off ) , a Motorola One Action for $ 230 ( $ 120 off ) , and a 2020 Moto G Stylus ( shown ) for just $ 244 ( $ 56 off )

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


theroot--2020-10-29--Andre Abram Forgives Man Who Told Him He Was in a “No N-Word Zone”

Andre Abram , the Arizona man who was told he was in a “ no nigger zone , ” says he has forgiven the man who insulted him .
In an interview with TMZ , Abram said that he doesn ’ t have any lingering beef with Paul Ng , the man who dropped the slur .
“ I forgive him about the situation , but moving forward I pray that he understands that this is not okay .
This is not okay.
” Abram told TMZ .
He said that he would be open to having a one-on-one chat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest .
Over the weekend , Abram and a family member were in Scottsdale filming a video for his Instagram page when Ng approached them and began to inquire why they were in the neighborhood .
Abram told TMZ that the experience has been particularly difficult , with the widespread media attention that ’ s followed , causing him to continually relive the experience .
“ That was a very vulnerable situation ... as you can imagine , people are doing reactions and I ’ m seeing it on the news , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to relive this situation frequently.
” Abram added that , unfortunately , he ’ s gone through similar experiences in the past so he ’ s built up the mental strength to get through it .
He said that he has a strong support system in his friends and family and that he ’ s open to seeking professional help should things become too overwhelming .
Abram noted that he doesn ’ t hold grudges with anybody and feels Ng is already receiving the proper consequences for his actions .
“ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his job , and he ’ s getting penalties to the furthest extent .
I feel like he ’ s dealing with the things that he should , the penalties that should come with his actions.
” On Tuesday , The Root reported that after the video of Ng using the slur went viral , he was arrested for disorderly conduct , lost his job as a real estate broker , and his former employer recommended he be entirely stripped of his professional license .
The triple-double of racism , if you will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that if Ng truly has that much hate in him , he should keep it to himself .
“ If that is how you feel , just keep it in your heart ... You don ’ t have to go on a public row and display that.
” That might the politest way I ’ ve ever heard someone say , “ Bruh , you need to learn to shut fuck up .
”

Andre Abram, the Arizona man who was told he was in a “no nigger zone,” says he has forgiven the man who insulted him.
In an interview with TMZ, Abram said that he doesn’t have any lingering beef with Paul Ng, the man who dropped the slur. “I forgive him about the situation, but moving forward I pray that he understands that this is not okay. This is not okay.” Abram told TMZ. He said that he would be open to having a one-on-one chat with Ng, provided he had any interest. Over the weekend, Abram and a family member were in Scottsdale filming a video for his Instagram page when Ng approached them and began to inquire why they were in the neighborhood.
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Abram told TMZ that the experience has been particularly difficult, with the widespread media attention that’s followed, causing him to continually relive the experience. “That was a very vulnerable situation...as you can imagine, people are doing reactions and I’m seeing it on the news, so it’s constantly replaying and I have to relive this situation frequently.”
Abram added that, unfortunately, he’s gone through similar experiences in the past so he’s built up the mental strength to get through it. He said that he has a strong support system in his friends and family and that he’s open to seeking professional help should things become too overwhelming.
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Abram noted that he doesn’t hold grudges with anybody and feels Ng is already receiving the proper consequences for his actions. “He’s been prosecuted, he lost his job, and he’s getting penalties to the furthest extent. I feel like he’s dealing with the things that he should, the penalties that should come with his actions.”
On Tuesday, The Root reported that after the video of Ng using the slur went viral, he was arrested for disorderly conduct, lost his job as a real estate broker, and his former employer recommended he be entirely stripped of his professional license.
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The triple-double of racism, if you will.
Abram ended the interview by saying that if Ng truly has that much hate in him, he should keep it to himself. “If that is how you feel, just keep it in your heart...You don’t have to go on a public row and display that.”
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That might the politest way I’ve ever heard someone say, “Bruh, you need to learn to shut fuck up.”


theroot--2020-10-29--Sneak in a Halloween Treat From Adam & Eve and Take 45% off Any Item

Take 45 % off One Item | Adam & Eve | Use Code TAKE45 Our new partnership with one of the most well-known adult goodie companies comes with a Halloween perk .
Adam & Eve want you to pick the perfect treat for the spookiest day of the year and then take 45 % off of it .
Just use the code TAKE45 at checkout .
Grab one of the brand ’ s best sellers in this deal !
This is the ultimate trick for your treat , Eve ’ s Rechargeable Thrusting Rabbit ( $ 55 ) .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soft silicone curved to hit all the right spots .
Because it ’ s got more punch than the average vibe there are three motors with 10 settings for speeds , pulses , and patterns .
Let the rabbit ears tickle your candy corn while the rest does its lusty job .
You ’ ll get over one hour or vibe time off of one charge if you ’ re using it at the max settings .
But if you like to keep it low and steady you ’ ll get around 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Rabbit is splish-splash approved .
Something for everyone .
Let ’ s mix it up since I ’ m always on about lady vibes .
This Big O Multi-Stage Vibrating Ring ( $ 11 ) .
I believe it was the poet Beyonce who said , “ Cause if you like it , then you shoulda put a ring on it.
” And if you really like it you should put a vibrating ring on it .
This is one of the site ’ s number one sellers .
With 9 stages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ definitely that little extra you were looking for in your next snuggle session .
Tickle your significant other while you keep the party going a little longer .
Stretchy and nubbed for comfort .
The battery will run up to 80 minutes and is changeable .
Standard shipping is $ 8 on all orders .

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

Take 45% off One Item | Adam & Eve | Use Code TAKE45
Our new partnership with one of the most well-known adult goodie companies comes with a Halloween perk. Adam & Eve want you to pick the perfect treat for the spookiest day of the year and then take 45% off of it. Just use the code TAKE45 at checkout.
Grab one of the brand’s best sellers in this deal! This is the ultimate trick for your treat, Eve’s Rechargeable Thrusting Rabbit ($55). This trusty little bunny is 9 inches of soft silicone curved to hit all the right spots. Because it’s got more punch than the average vibe there are three motors with 10 settings for speeds, pulses, and patterns. Let the rabbit ears tickle your candy corn while the rest does its lusty job. You’ll get over one hour or vibe time off of one charge if you’re using it at the max settings. But if you like to keep it low and steady you’ll get around 4 hours. It’s waterproof so the Rabbit is splish-splash approved.
Something for everyone. Let’s mix it up since I’m always on about lady vibes. This Big O Multi-Stage Vibrating Ring ($11). I believe it was the poet Beyonce who said, “Cause if you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it.” And if you really like it you should put a vibrating ring on it. This is one of the site’s number one sellers. With 9 stages of pleasure pulses, it’s definitely that little extra you were looking for in your next snuggle session. Tickle your significant other while you keep the party going a little longer. Stretchy and nubbed for comfort. The battery will run up to 80 minutes and is changeable.
Standard shipping is $8 on all orders.


theroot--2020-10-29--White Supremacists Accused of Intimidating Michigan Family Arrested Following FBI Investigation

So apparently , extremist groups in Michigan are a real problem .
Weeks after the FBI announced that they thwarted a plot by militia members to kidnap Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer , two members of a white supremacist group accused of intimidating a Michigan family were arrested Thursday following an investigation by the FBI and the state police that began in 2019 .
From the Associated Press : Justen Watkins , 25 , of Bad Axe , and Alfred Gorman , 35 , of Taylor , were charged with gang membership , unlawful posting of a message and using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel ’ s office .
The charges followed an investigation by Michigan State Police and the FBI into a group called The Base and a December 2019 incident in which a family in Dexter saw men in dark clothing shining a light and taking photos on the front porch of their home .
The photos were uploaded onto The Base ’ s social media platform channel along with a caption that alluded to a person involved with an antifa podcast , according to authorities .
Nessel ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person , but that he had never lived at the home , which is about 52 miles ( 83 kilometers ) west of Detroit .
The Anti Defamation League defines The Base as “ a small militant neo-Nazi organization that emerged mid-2018 and is primarily active in the U.S. ” We ’ ve written about them before .
Gorman and Watkins—who Nessel ’ s office said is the professed leader of the group and “ reportedly ran a hate camp that included tactical and firearms training , ” AP reports—are being held in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nessel ’ s office also said the leaders of The Base have operated online chat rooms that they used as a meeting place for group members and encouraged them to participate in military-style training in preparation for an insurgency against the U.S. government .
“ Using tactics of intimidation to incite fear and violence constitutes criminal behavior , ” Nessel said in a statement , AP reports .
“ We can not allow dangerous activities to reach their goal of inflicting violence and harm on the public .
”

So apparently, extremist groups in Michigan are a real problem.
Weeks after the FBI announced that they thwarted a plot by militia members to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, two members of a white supremacist group accused of intimidating a Michigan family were arrested Thursday following an investigation by the FBI and the state police that began in 2019.
From the Associated Press:
Justen Watkins, 25, of Bad Axe, and Alfred Gorman, 35, of Taylor, were charged with gang membership, unlawful posting of a message and using computers to commit a crime, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office. The charges followed an investigation by Michigan State Police and the FBI into a group called The Base and a December 2019 incident in which a family in Dexter saw men in dark clothing shining a light and taking photos on the front porch of their home. The photos were uploaded onto The Base’s social media platform channel along with a caption that alluded to a person involved with an antifa podcast, according to authorities. Nessel’s office said the group was targeting that person, but that he had never lived at the home, which is about 52 miles (83 kilometers) west of Detroit.
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The Anti Defamation League defines The Base as “a small militant neo-Nazi organization that emerged mid-2018 and is primarily active in the U.S.”
We’ve written about them before.
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Gorman and Watkins—who Nessel’s office said is the professed leader of the group and “reportedly ran a hate camp that included tactical and firearms training,” AP reports—are being held in the Washtenaw County Jail pending arraignment.
Nessel’s office also said the leaders of The Base have operated online chat rooms that they used as a meeting place for group members and encouraged them to participate in military-style training in preparation for an insurgency against the U.S. government.
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“Using tactics of intimidation to incite fear and violence constitutes criminal behavior,” Nessel said in a statement, AP reports. “We cannot allow dangerous activities to reach their goal of inflicting violence and harm on the public.”


theroot--2020-10-29--COVID Claims a Black Female-Owned Brand: Carly Cushnie Announces the End of Her Eponymous Label

It ’ s already a well-documented fact that the outbreak of the novel coronavirus has disproportionately affected Black communities in almost every way imaginable—including Black-owned businesses , 41 percent of which have closed permanently since the initial lockdown in April , compared to only 17 percent of white businesses .
On Thursday , one of the few luxury labels helmed by a Black woman became part of that number , as designer Carly Cushnie announced the shutdown of her eponymous label , Cushnie , via an interview with the New York Times .
“ The brand was just not going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cushnie told the paper .
“ It just wasn ’ t possible , with the lost revenue , to try and generate enough sales to keep the business going.
” More from the Times : In an open letter announcing the closure ( effective Thursday ) , Ms. Cushnie wrote that “ the effects of Covid-19 have hurt my business beyond repair.
” But she also referred to the difficulties she had faced as a Black woman in fashion , “ having to fight much harder than my male peers to be afforded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the great ironies of the fashion industry is that while it caters to and profits from women , it has never felt like an industry that supports them , ” wrote Ms. Cushnie , who was born in London of Jamaican descent .
“ This is especially true for women of color.
” Originally launched in 2008 as Cushnie et Ochs , Cushnie had already survived a major pivot when longtime creative partner and design school classmate Michelle Ochs departed the label in 2018 , along with the company ’ s chief executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ label , Cushnie pressed on with the line ’ s sensual yet strong silhouettes , much beloved by fashion lovers including Beyoncé , Michelle Obama Halle Berry , and Rihanna .
Rebranded simply as Cushnie , the label and designer continued to garner accolades as a solo act , joining the Board of Directors of the Council of Fashion Designers of America ( CFDA ) and launching an accessible capsule collection at Target this May , just a month after she gave birth to her second child while in quarantine .
Nevertheless , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus outbreak , Cushnie ’ s company also became the respondent in a June lawsuit filed by former partner Ochs , claiming a settlement was still owed from her divestiture .
In August , the label , which had not responded to the suit , was ordered to pay its co-founder more than $ 380,000 .
And even as renewed interest in Black causes , brands and businesses surged along with calls for racial justice and equity , Cushnie , a 2020 Glow Up 50 honoree , tells the Times it simply came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her company , Ms. Cushnie tried to raise capital , she said , and the increased attention on Black-owned businesses this summer helped drum up interest .
But investors were still cautious , telling her they wanted to wait until after the election or the new year .
“ Unfortunately , I didn ’ t have that sort of time , ” she said .
“ Unfortunately , a lot of the attention could have come earlier.
” As a result , she explained on Instagram Thursday morning , “ while my brand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effects of COVID-19 have hurt my business beyond repair , and it is with great sadness that I share Cushnie will be closing its doors , ” she wrote .
The closing of Cushnie is a crushing blow to the designer ’ s loyal clients and other Black women in the industry as well , as we remain underrepresented at almost level , despite seeing the clear commodification of our influence .
Acknowledging this , Cushnie assured us her creative impact is far from over .
“ While this past year has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time to reflect , reset and realign my goals and my passion for design has never been stronger , ” she wrote .
“ I recognize the power of my presence and will continue to fight for the causes and values I believe in , and will always continue to create .
”

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

It’s already a well-documented fact that the outbreak of the novel coronavirus has disproportionately affected Black communities in almost every way imaginable—including Black-owned businesses, 41 percent of which have closed permanently since the initial lockdown in April, compared to only 17 percent of white businesses. On Thursday, one of the few luxury labels helmed by a Black woman became part of that number, as designer Carly Cushnie announced the shutdown of her eponymous label, Cushnie, via an interview with the New York Times.
“The brand was just not going to be able to recover,” Cushnie told the paper. “It just wasn’t possible, with the lost revenue, to try and generate enough sales to keep the business going.”
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More from the Times:
In an open letter announcing the closure (effective Thursday), Ms. Cushnie wrote that “the effects of Covid-19 have hurt my business beyond repair.” But she also referred to the difficulties she had faced as a Black woman in fashion, “having to fight much harder than my male peers to be afforded the same opportunities.” “One of the great ironies of the fashion industry is that while it caters to and profits from women, it has never felt like an industry that supports them,” wrote Ms. Cushnie, who was born in London of Jamaican descent. “This is especially true for women of color.”
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Originally launched in 2008 as Cushnie et Ochs, Cushnie had already survived a major pivot when longtime creative partner and design school classmate Michelle Ochs departed the label in 2018, along with the company’s chief executive. Taking over both roles at the label, Cushnie pressed on with the line’s sensual yet strong silhouettes, much beloved by fashion lovers including Beyoncé, Michelle Obama Halle Berry, and Rihanna. Rebranded simply as Cushnie, the label and designer continued to garner accolades as a solo act, joining the Board of Directors of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and launching an accessible capsule collection at Target this May, just a month after she gave birth to her second child while in quarantine.
Nevertheless, coupled with the immense obstacle of the coronavirus outbreak, Cushnie’s company also became the respondent in a June lawsuit filed by former partner Ochs, claiming a settlement was still owed from her divestiture. In August, the label, which had not responded to the suit, was ordered to pay its co-founder more than $380,000.
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And even as renewed interest in Black causes, brands and businesses surged along with calls for racial justice and equity, Cushnie, a 2020 Glow Up 50 honoree, tells the Times it simply came too late.
Before deciding to close her company, Ms. Cushnie tried to raise capital, she said, and the increased attention on Black-owned businesses this summer helped drum up interest. But investors were still cautious, telling her they wanted to wait until after the election or the new year. “Unfortunately, I didn’t have that sort of time,” she said. “Unfortunately, a lot of the attention could have come earlier.”
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As a result, she explained on Instagram Thursday morning, “while my brand has persevered through unending headwinds, the effects of COVID-19 have hurt my business beyond repair, and it is with great sadness that I share Cushnie will be closing its doors,” she wrote.
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The closing of Cushnie is a crushing blow to the designer’s loyal clients and other Black women in the industry as well, as we remain underrepresented at almost level, despite seeing the clear commodification of our influence. Acknowledging this, Cushnie assured us her creative impact is far from over.
“While this past year has been challenging, it has allowed me the time to reflect, reset and realign my goals and my passion for design has never been stronger,” she wrote. “I recognize the power of my presence and will continue to fight for the causes and values I believe in, and will always continue to create.”


theroot--2020-10-29--Social Change Fund Partners With Chopra Global to Provide Self-Care Resources to Teachers In Underse

Social Change Fund Partners With Chopra Global to Provide Self-Care Resources to Teachers In Underserved Communities

In July , Carmelo Anthony , Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade joined forces to launch the Social Change Fund .
Its purpose ?
To address social and economic justice issues facing the Black community and to tear down the discriminatory barriers that far too often impede our success .
We ’ ve heard little about their endeavor since , but on Wednesday , they announced that as part of their commitment to supporting organizations that focus on empowering the Black community , the Social Change Fund has partnered with healthcare company Global Chopra—founded by Dr. Deepak Chopra—to offer self-care resources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brown communities .
From a press release provided to The Root : As part of the partnership , Chopra Global and [ Social Change Fund ] have teamed up with organizations that support teachers and professors in communities serving large minority populations including Teach For America , DonorsChoose and HBCU Heroes .
Chopra Global will provide partner organizations with a one-year subscription to its new Meditation and Well-being App as well as additional self-care and well-being resources and programs including the wildly popular 21-Day Meditation Experiences with Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a comprehensive library of simple self-care guidance and meditations for mind , body and spirit to help create and sustain a healthier life , with an emphasis on stress , energy , sleep , mood management , purpose , relationships and growth .
This is an incredibly dope idea , considering that if our teachers aren ’ t on point , how are they supposed to educate and inspire the next generation of leaders and catalysts for change ?
“ We are so excited for this partnership with Chopra Global and the Social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement provided to The Root .
“ With all that is going on in the world , this is an extremely important tool for our educators to have .
The importance of training the mind is a practice that is always going to be a work in progress , and equipping our teachers with this tool to assist them in that journey is imperative.
” “ Teachers have the essential role of helping to shape the minds of the next generation and our future leaders , and given the challenging year we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more important than ever , ” Carmelo Anthony said in a statement to The Root .
“ We need to ensure we are supporting the heroes of our underserved communities and equipping them with the tools they need to prioritize their own mental and emotional health.
” In addition to education , the Social Change Fund also seeks to address criminal justice reform , expanding access to voting and civic engagement , bolstering economic equity within the Black community and increasing Black representation in leadership positions .
“ Social Change Fund will end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of us are doing on the court , ” Paul said earlier this month on Anthony ’ s YouTube series , What ’ s In Your Glass ?
“ I mean the basketball part of it is what it is , our careers is what it is , ” Anthony said .
“ But this Social Change Fund , this is powerful .
Like this is here forever , and I want people to understand why we really decided to do that and do it with us , and we also show that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what , and make change and get some shit done .
That ’ s why I really like this .
I actually love this Social Change Fund because it ’ s so much opportunity.
” And it ’ s beautiful to see them finding unconventional ways to make a difference as well .
Much respect to Chris Paul , Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade .

In July, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade joined forces to launch the Social Change Fund. Its purpose? To address social and economic justice issues facing the Black community and to tear down the discriminatory barriers that far too often impede our success.
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We’ve heard little about their endeavor since, but on Wednesday, they announced that as part of their commitment to supporting organizations that focus on empowering the Black community, the Social Change Fund has partnered with healthcare company Chopra Global—founded by Dr. Deepak Chopra—to offer self-care resources to teachers working in predominantly Black and Brown communities.
From a press release provided to The Root:
As part of the partnership, Chopra Global and [Social Change Fund] have teamed up with organizations that support teachers and professors in communities serving large minority populations including Teach For America, DonorsChoose and HBCU Heroes. Chopra Global will provide partner organizations with a one-year subscription to its new Meditation and Well-being App as well as additional self-care and well-being resources and programs including the wildly popular 21-Day Meditation Experiences with Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra. The Chopra Meditation and Well-Being App features a comprehensive library of simple self-care guidance and meditations for mind, body and spirit to help create and sustain a healthier life, with an emphasis on stress, energy, sleep, mood management, purpose, relationships and growth.
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This is an incredibly dope idea, considering that if our teachers aren’t on point, how are they supposed to educate and inspire the next generation of leaders and catalysts for change?
“We are so excited for this partnership with Chopra Global and the Social Change Fund,” Paul said in a statement provided to The Root. “With all that is going on in the world, this is an extremely important tool for our educators to have. The importance of training the mind is a practice that is always going to be a work in progress, and equipping our teachers with this tool to assist them in that journey is imperative.”
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“Teachers have the essential role of helping to shape the minds of the next generation and our future leaders, and given the challenging year we’ve had, this partnership is more important than ever,” Carmelo Anthony said in a statement to The Root. “We need to ensure we are supporting the heroes of our underserved communities and equipping them with the tools they need to prioritize their own mental and emotional health.”
In addition to education, the Social Change Fund also seeks to address criminal justice reform, expanding access to voting and civic engagement, bolstering economic equity within the Black community and increasing Black representation in leadership positions.
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“Social Change Fund will end up being bigger than anything that any of us are doing on the court,” Paul said earlier this month on Anthony’s YouTube series, What’s In Your Glass?
“I mean the basketball part of it is what it is, our careers is what it is,” Anthony said. “But this Social Change Fund, this is powerful. Like this is here forever, and I want people to understand why we really decided to do that and do it with us, and we also show that we can come together, no matter what, and make change and get some shit done. That’s why I really like this. I actually love this Social Change Fund because it’s so much opportunity.”
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And it’s beautiful to see them finding unconventional ways to make a difference as well.
Much respect to Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade.