theroot--2020-10-16--Rinse off With the Best Shower Heads, According to Reviewers

I don ’ t know if you know this , but a good shower can make or break your day , and taking one requires a decent shower head .
I prefer a handheld option , myself , to really get some warm water on my shoulders and all the suds out of my hair while washing it or any one of my four dogs .
Tons of reviewers spilled the tea on five of the best shower heads based on water pressure , ease of installation , and their experiences overall .
Let ’ s get to it !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ works as a handheld shower .
I like options when it comes to my water flow and readers do , too .
Reviewers also found it easy as hell to install , which is perfect when you don ’ t want to spend your weekend on a home project and just want to get clean .
Sure , it ’ s on the higher end of the spectrum , but it ’ s worth it to be squeaky clean .
If the water pressure in your space is trash , check out this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best for low flow and high pressure and ordinary users agree .
With sturdy , all-metal construction , it ’ ll give you a strong-ass spray to massage those stiff shoulders after an incredibly taxing workout or annoying day .
With over 2,000 reviews , the Aquadance Rainfall is well worth the $ 35 .
It ’ s all chrome and has two showerheads , one 7 '' , and the other 4 '' , both with six settings including power rain , pulsating massage , power mist , rain massage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mode .
You ’ ll also be able to change easily between the two showers at the flick of a switch .
Some reviewers even bought two , so consider this a shoo-in for at least one bathroom .
Consumer Reports is a big fan of this Relexa Plus 65 ( # 28 342 000 ) fixed shower head , which provides a consistent flow of water through its sturdy bass head .
You won ’ t get a bunch of flow options with this head , but it always delivers .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve grown tired of the cheap , imitation chrome shower heads , with their multiple spray patterns .
They break .
They clog .
They loosen .
Just annoying .
I ’ ve now installed two of these Relexa Plus shower heads after trying out the first for several months .
It ’ s fantastic .
It offers a great steady , strong stream of spray .
Not the pulverized mist of an ultra water saver .
It does not clog .
And it is a heavy , well built item @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last few years I ’ ve finally found my ideal.
” So if you ’ re trying to be extra high-tech and love rain showers above all others , maybe you should splurge on the American Standard Spectra eTouch .
It has a remote you can attach to your shower wall that ’ ll easily switch between spray patterns .
You ’ ll also be able to choose between 1.8- or 2.5 gallons of water coming out per minute , but it ’ ll still be soft and sensitive on your skin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take on the day or settle down for bed .
Your choice .
So if you can ’ t be bothered with dual showerheads or rainfall showerheads , and prefer something nice and simple , the Waterpik Powerpulse Handheld for $ 40 is your best bet .
Reviewers at Bed , Bath , and Beyond rated this a solid 4 out of 5 .
It has six spray modes and two turbo massage jets to massage your skin while you ’ re getting clean .
And if you don ’ t clean your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! )
, it has anti-clog nozzles so grime won ’ t block your good time .
Here ’ s another stellar option for a hose shower head : the Oxygenics Fury RV , which has 5 spray settings and a rubber grip to keep it securely in your hands during use .
One Amazon customer praised it as a “ great product that increases water pressure and allows you to save water , ” which another called it the “ best , ” adding , “ I have long thick hair and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ease now .
Love it !

Ignacia and Andrew Hayward on Roundups, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Top Pick: Moen® Aromatherapy Handshower in Chrome | $70 | Bed, Bath & Beyond
Whether you like to start or end your day with a shower, nothing really comes close to how clean and wonderful you feel afterwards. It’s just so nice to feel the water running over you, and nothing makes you feel cleaner.
As with so many things in life though, there are a lot of options out there if you’re looking to upgrade your current shower. You obviously want one of the best shower heads around, but which one of them is the right choice for you. Well, we’ve gone ahead and brought together a list of the best shower heads right here, so you can find out right now.
“I’m well aware that inviting Alexa—and therefore Amazon—into my shower is probably not-so-smart. Nevertheless, I love shower karaoke and my bathroom Bluetooth speakers weren’t cutting it. Some fell down off the tile wall because of their weak suction cups. Others sounded muffled because of the shower curtain. So it was in this exasperated state that I installed the Kohler Moxie Showerhead + Wireless Speaker... Pairing the device to your phone is also easy—it’s the same process as pairing any other Bluetooth speaker, though you can also go through the Kohler Konnect app. (I didn’t find the app itself added much to the experience.)
Once I enabled Amazon Alexa, it was very easy to ask Alexa to play a certain artist or playlist. Sometimes it struggled with less common names—I’ve yet to find a digital assistant that identifies Mitski correctly 100% of the time—but for the most part, Alexa got the job done... Design-wise, the Moxie is sleek and inoffensive. At $200, this is the priciest showerhead that I, a cheapskate, have ever used. But if you’re willing to splurge just a little bit, or can split the cost with roommates/a significant other? The Kohler Moxie is actually a convenient way to get a nicer showerhead and a good quality shower speaker in one easily installed package.” - Victoria Song, Gizmodo.
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If you’re after something a little bit different, then you’ll be happy to know that the best handheld shower head isn’t just a shower head. T he Moen Aromatherapy Handshower Showerhead comes with an INLY capture , which means you can actually use it to spread a little bit of aromatherapy in your bathroom too.
It just makes things feel a little bit more special when you’re showering, and it’s a great way to wind down after a long day. Don’t just take our word for it though, have a read of this user review:
“The aromatherapy scents smell great. I had mine on medium with the zen scent paired with my Bath & Body Works lavender and sea salt shower gel... This was so worth the buy! Very relaxing... BUY THIS NOW YOU WON’T REGRET IT” - Joselyn, Bed, Bath & Beyond
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The Waterpik VBE-453 Hand Held Head Eco Showerhead is a beautiful eco-friendly addition to any bathroom. With a chrome finish, this showerhead has three settings and a five-foot hose for ultimate freedom in the shower. Plus, this showerhead has a 1.6 gallon per minute flow rate, which is even lower than the standard. Know that high-quality low-flow showerheads will feel great at both high and low shower pressure.
“Great shower head. This is the second I’ve owned. Strong spray, significant massage action, easy to install.” -DWT, Amazon Reviewer
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The Aqua Elegante 3-Inch Showerhead won’t clog or spray in weird directions. It’s engineered to have self-cleaning nozzles made from mineral-resistant silicone.
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Also, you don’t even need a plumber to install it! Just twist it right in, and you’re good to go! It even comes with clear, step-by-step instructions WITH PICTURES to guide you through the process.
“I am not exaggerating when I say this shower head makes showering a pleasurable experience finally.” - Barry, Amazon Reviewer
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Best Shower Head from Consumer Reports: Delta Traditional Collection
Consumer Reports used the Delta Traditional Collection Touch-Clean in a lab test and discovered that this product has a number of amazing features. To start, its settings can be navigated very easily. It’s easy to install and has an intense full-body spray. The showerhead is designed so that calcium and lime build-up can be cleaned effortlessly.
“Have 2 of these shower heads—they rock! We’re on a well and the 60 PSI water pressure is more than sufficient for this shower head. Great coverage, low water usage, plenty of water—easy to clean by rubbing your figure across the nubs.” - Howard, Amazon Customer
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Looking to splurge on yourself? Look no further than the PULSE ShowerSpas Aquarius 2.5GPM Rain 2-in-1 Showerhead. With an oversized rain showerhead, this product delivers a spa-quality experience. It has a built-in diverter so, you can use the wand-shaped handheld showerhead independently of the fixed one. It has a 2.5 GPM maximum flow rate for brushed nickel and 2.0 GPM for the chrome finish. Plus, it even comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
“I love how you just gently pull down on the wand from its holder to use it, and you can adjust the balance of spray between the shower head and the hand held wand using both simultaneously or independent of each other. Also love that you can completely stop all water flow from the little twisty ring where the wand enters it’s holder. It’s at a very convenient height, and it’s really nice if you want to lather up for a sec and not waste water. This is a lot nicer quality than the picture gives it credit. My husband installed it in just a few minutes. Wish we’d have bought this sooner!” - Cher, BB&B Customer
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The Dura Faucet Premium Handheld Shower Wand & Hose Kit features innovative technology and has an easy eco-friendly switch for water conservation. This shower wand’s lightweight construction is ideal for motorhomes, trailers, and campers. Installation is super easy, and the product comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
“I purchased this to replace the outdated shower and hose in my Motorhome. Super easy to install and looks so much better. Great upgrade to the bathroom shower.” - Tracey Hall, Amazon Customer
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With the pandemic being far from over, many of us still don’t feel ready to travel. If you fit under this category, try buying a rainfall showerhead and instantly transport yourself to a tropical rainforest. The HarJue High-Pressure Large Stainless Steel Showerhead with Arm is a great option. It features 144 silicon nozzles and can be rotated 360 degrees. With a chrome finish, this product is stylish, beautiful, and functional.
“This set comes complete and is well made. Installation took me 10 minutes and I also attached a diverter for a handheld showerhead. Shower stream is perfect and even. Arm and joints adjust 2 ways as long as its installed properly. The showerhead has a mirror finish which is a big bonus.” - Anonymous, Amazon Customer
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This story was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher on 09/23/2020 and updated with new information by Juliana Clark on 02/10/2022.


theroot--2020-10-16--Texas State University Stops Diversity Training Programs After Trump Threatens to Cut Federal Fundin

Texas State University Stops Diversity Training Programs After Trump Threatens to Cut Federal Funding

Nothing says “ I ’ m not racist , ” like signing an executive order that threatens to cut federal funding for universities unless they stop diversity training , and y ’ all already know that ’ s exactly what the president did .
The Texas Tribune reports that Texas State University announced it will freeze its diversity training program as it tries to make sense of the president ’ s executive order .
The order places a ban on training that is “ divisive ” and “ anti-American.
” The university ’ s faculty and staff members were informed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ email from President Denise Trauth .
“ Texas State University receives federal dollars in various capacities including to support pre-college students ... college students via Pell [ grants ] , and our faculty via scores of federal grants , ” Trauth wrote.
“ We do not want to jeopardize this critical financial support that so many in our community rely upon.
” In a follow-up email , Trauth wrote that students at the university received over $ 260 million in federal financial aid this year alone .
Prior to the order , Texas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that included conversations around microaggressions and unconscious bias .
Other universities in Texas , such as University of Texas at Austin and Texas Tech , are reviewing the order to ensure they ’ re in compliance , but they have not suspended their diversity training programs .
On a national level , the University of Iowa has also suspended its diversity training as a result of the order .
Trump ’ s executive order , signed on Sept. 22 , requires federal contractors and agencies that receive federal grants to discontinue training that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sex stereotyping ” and other “ divisive concepts , ” which could include discussions of the existence of white supremacy .
“ This ideology is rooted in the pernicious and false belief that America is an irredeemably racist and sexist country ; that some people , simply on account of their race or sex , are oppressors ; and that racial and sexual identities are more important than our common status as human beings and Americans , ” the order reads .
The order doesn ’ t go into effect until Nov. 21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election .
Agencies that don ’ t comply may risk losing federal funding , but the vague language of the order is making it hard for universities to determine what is and isn ’ t allowed .
“ It ’ s kind of hard to understand broad definitions like that refer to things like divisive concepts ... does that mean that there can not be training about implicit bias or unconscious bias ?
” Lynn Crossett , a law professor at Texas State , told the Tribune .
“ That seems to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prohibit.
” The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued a clarification on the order , saying that federal funding could be withheld if it ’ s found an organization ’ s diversity training engages in “ race or sex scapegoating.
” What is race or sex scapegoating , you ask ?
The OFCCP describes it as “ assigning fault , blame , or bias to a race or sex , or to members of a race or sex , because of their race or sex .
It encompasses any claim that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virtue of their race or sex , members of any race are inherently racist or are inherently inclined to oppress others.
” So , even though white people have , historically , committ ed mass genocide against the Natives , enslaved Black people for hundreds of years , engaged in lynching , redlining , and the prolonged weaponizing of policy to uphold the values of white supremacy , we can ’ t go “ Hey .
Y ’ all are kinda inherently racist.
” According to the federal government , that makes us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Law Professor Daniel Morales puts it best .
“ For this order to now say … that anything else beyond colorblindness is in fact discriminatory toward whites is really to deny reality and stifle racial progress , ” Morales told the Tribune .
Morales said the order is only the latest attempt by the Trump administration to stifle academic discussions around race .
Students at Texas State are understandably upset that both the training is suspended , and that the university neglected to inform them of the change .
Corey F. Benbow , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president of the Underrepresented Student Advisory Council , told the Tribune that he found the move to be disheartening .
For Benbow , it ’ s yet another questionable move by the university following their failure to denounce white supremacist propaganda on campus and arresting students of color last year during a protest .
“ This is why diversity programs and this type of training is so important , because it provokes thought and it allows the administration to really embed in their faculty and staff that this is something that is important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Tribune , “ As a student who is , you know , queer , I would want to know that my professors or the staff that I engage with aren ’ t being trained right at that moment , ” Maya Diaz , a Texas State psychology sophomore , told the Tribune .
Morales told the Tribune that students shouldn ’ t be worried about the long-term effects of the order as it ’ s likely to be challenged on First Amendment grounds .
Also , given that we have an election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be reciscended should a new president be voted into office .
Still , for Benbow , the hope of legal action or a new presidency isn ’ t enough to reverse the damage already done by the university .
“ This is a predominantly white university that was never built for myself to get an education or for students of color to get an education , ” Benbow told the Tribune .
“ When we have these systems in place that have been oppressive , depressive and suppressive , it is incumbent upon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

Nothing says “I’m not racist,” like signing an executive order that threatens to cut federal funding for universities unless they stop diversity training, and y’all already know that’s exactly what the president did.
The Texas Tribune reports that Texas State University announced it will freeze its diversity training program as it tries to make sense of the president’s executive order. The order places a ban on training that is “divisive” and “anti-American.” The university’s faculty and staff members were informed of the change in an Oct. 5 email from President Denise Trauth.
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“Texas State University receives federal dollars in various capacities including to support pre-college students ... college students via Pell [grants], and our faculty via scores of federal grants,” Trauth wrote.“ We do not want to jeopardize this critical financial support that so many in our community rely upon.”
In a follow-up email, Trauth wrote that students at the university received over $260 million in federal financial aid this year alone. Prior to the order, Texas State provided year-round diversity training to faculty that included conversations around microaggressions and unconscious bias.
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Other universities in Texas, such as University of Texas at Austin and Texas Tech, are reviewing the order to ensure they’re in compliance, but they have not suspended their diversity training programs. On a national level, the University of Iowa has also suspended its diversity training as a result of the order.
From the Texas Tribune:
Trump’s executive order, signed on Sept. 22, requires federal contractors and agencies that receive federal grants to discontinue training that contains “any form of race or sex stereotyping” and other “divisive concepts,” which could include discussions of the existence of white supremacy. “This ideology is rooted in the pernicious and false belief that America is an irredeemably racist and sexist country; that some people, simply on account of their race or sex, are oppressors; and that racial and sexual identities are more important than our common status as human beings and Americans,” the order reads. The order doesn’t go into effect until Nov. 21, a few weeks after the presidential election. Agencies that don’t comply may risk losing federal funding, but the vague language of the order is making it hard for universities to determine what is and isn’t allowed.
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“It’s kind of hard to understand broad definitions like that refer to things like divisive concepts ... does that mean that there cannot be training about implicit bias or unconscious bias?” Lynn Crossett, a law professor at Texas State, told the Tribune. “That seems to be what the order is designed to try to prohibit.”
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued a clarification on the order, saying that federal funding could be withheld if it’s found an organization’s diversity training engages in “race or sex scapegoating.”
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What is race or sex scapegoating, you ask?
The OFCCP describes it as “assigning fault, blame, or bias to a race or sex, or to members of a race or sex, because of their race or sex. It encompasses any claim that, consciously or unconsciously, and by virtue of their race or sex, members of any race are inherently racist or are inherently inclined to oppress others.”
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So, even though white people have, historically, committ ed mass genocide against the Natives, enslaved Black people for hundreds of years, engaged in lynching, redlining, and the prolonged weaponizing of policy to uphold the values of white supremacy, we can’t go “Hey. Y’all are kinda inherently racist.”
According to the federal government, that makes us the real racists.
University of Houston Law Professor Daniel Morales puts it best. “For this order to now say … that anything else beyond colorblindness is in fact discriminatory toward whites is really to deny reality and stifle racial progress,” Morales told the Tribune. Morales said the order is only the latest attempt by the Trump administration to stifle academic discussions around race.
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Students at Texas State are understandably upset that both the training is suspended, and that the university neglected to inform them of the change. Corey F. Benbow, a graduate student at Texas State and president of the Underrepresented Student Advisory Council, told the Tribune that he found the move to be disheartening.
For Benbow, it’s yet another questionable move by the university following their failure to denounce white supremacist propaganda on campus and arresting students of color last year during a protest.
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“This is why diversity programs and this type of training is so important, because it provokes thought and it allows the administration to really embed in their faculty and staff that this is something that is important to Texas State,” Benbow told the Tribune,
“As a student who is, you know, queer, I would want to know that my professors or the staff that I engage with aren’t being trained right at that moment,” Maya Diaz, a Texas State psychology sophomore, told the Tribune.
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Morales told the Tribune that students shouldn’t be worried about the long-term effects of the order as it’s likely to be challenged on First Amendment grounds. Also, given that we have an election in three weeks, the order could be reciscended should a new president be voted into office.
Still, for Benbow, the hope of legal action or a new presidency isn’t enough to reverse the damage already done by the university.
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“This is a predominantly white university that was never built for myself to get an education or for students of color to get an education,” Benbow told the Tribune. “When we have these systems in place that have been oppressive, depressive and suppressive, it is incumbent upon us to do something about it.”


theroot--2020-10-16--Trailer Roundup: Perhaps After Surviving 2020, We'll Come Away With Sylvie's Love

This week , two presidential candidates put on a show via two competing networks—no , it wasn ’ t primetime fictional television , this was real life !
This means , we have even more reason to escape once again .
Let ’ s get into these trailers ...
The Watch ( BBC America ; Release Date : Jan. 3 , 2021 at 8 p.m .
ET ) First Impressions : Per the press release , The Watch is not about a timepiece you wear on your wrist , but “ an unlikely group of misfits , The City Watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guts to save the world , surprising even themselves in the process.
” I see one of the stars is Lara Rossi , who I recognize from HBO ’ s I May Destroy You .
Plus , I hear Wendell Pierce will be joining the series to voice the character of DEATH , also known as The Grim Reaper .
Come Away ( Theaters / On Demand ; Release Date : Nov. 13 ) First Impressions : I ’ ve had my eye on this film since star David Oyelowo told me about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and now we have some visuals to the imaginative concept of Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland ’ s origin story .
Keira Chansa portrays Alice and Jordan A. Nash portrays Peter .
By the way , I typically recommend avoiding the YouTube comments as a general rule , but definitely ignore the racist trolls who are big mad about a Black Alice and Peter—you know , two wholly made-up characters who can easily be any race .
This film also stars David Gyasi and Gugu Mbatha-Raw .
First Impressions : Keith David @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a hot minute because this film follows former lovers , Sara ( Allison Williams ) and Jackson ( Alexander Dreymon ) who are forced to land a plane ( flying over miles and miles of ocean , mind you ) after their pilot dies and from the trailer , David is the damn pilot .
Yikes .
This movie looks fucking outrageous , by the way .
First Impressions : Narrated by Billy Porter , Equal is a docuseries which pays tribute to the unsung heroes of the LGBTQ+ movement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Isis King , Alexandra Grey , Keiynan Lonsdale and Elizabeth Faith Ludlow .
First Impressions : Starring Winston Duke and Zazie Beetz , the concept for this film is super fascinating .
From its IMDb page , Nine Days follows “ a reclusive man conducts a series of interviews with human souls for a chance to be born.
” The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and since I missed it while attending , this is one film I ’ m really looking forward to seeing .
In The Making ( ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the press release , In The Making “ explores the artistic process of emerging BIPOC ( Black , Indigenous and people of color ) creatives through non-fiction storytelling as they bring insight and originality to their artistic craft.
” The series will feature character-driven shorts from eight different filmmakers and will air on Wednesdays .
I ’ m here for it .
The Soul Of America ( HBO ; Release Date : Oct. 27 at 9 p.m .
ET ) First Impressions : This film is based on Jon Meacham ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Battle for Our Better Angels .
The Soul of America will tackle events in American history such as the women ’ s suffrage movement , the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II , McCarthyism and the struggle to pass Civil Rights legislation in the 1960s .
From the trailer , it looks like notable folks such as the late Rep. John Lewis and Rep. Ayanna Pressley will appear in the film .
First Impressions : As the song goes , “ what the world needs now is love , sweet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a winner with Sylvie ’ s Love .
This looks romantic as fuck and I want it now !
It ’ ll be a holiday treat , too !
Starring Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha , this will be one of those epically complicated love stories that spans across years , equipped with a jazzy flair .
*Swoon* Behind Every Man ( OWN ; Release Date : Nov. 7 at 10 p.m .
ET ) First Impressions : From OWN ’ s press release , “ each episode of the new series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black women behind famous men we look up to and admire , focusing on the passions , struggles and sacrifices the women have made to support the men they love.
” The series will feature women such as Jonnetta Patton ( Usher ’ s mother ) , Tammy Franklin ( Kirk Franklin ’ s wife ) , Crystal Smith ( Ne-Yo ’ s wife ) , Claudinette Jean ( Wyclef Jean ’ s wife ) and Gia Casey ( DJ Envy ’ s wife ) .
I do get the sentiment , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than the men they “ follow ” more often .
First Impressions : Other than the fact that the great Michael Shannon is in this joint , we have Hayley Law ( Riverdale ) co-starring in this indie crime drama that pits millennials and baby boomers against each other in a relevant way .
According to the press release , Echo Boomers “ examines how being a product of your environment is directly connected to what a new generation deems appropriate ; the decisions that one generation makes directly affects the next.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50-11 “ OK Boomer ” jokes in this one , aren ’ t we ?
Never Again ( Coming Soon ) First Impressions : From filmmaker , photographer and screenwriter Jordan Shanks , Never Again “ chronicles social justice movements , and follows the dramatic removal of Confederate statues in his hometown of Richmond , Va. , the former capital of the Confederacy.
” Shanks is also debuting his Love Letters to America : Part II photography collection on Friday at the Richmond Art Garage in Virginia .
For Life ( ABC ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 10 p.m .
ET ) First Impressions : This is one of those shows I ’ ve been meaning to get into , but haven ’ t yet .
I ’ ve heard such great things , though !
Season 2 of For Life follows wrongfully convicted prisoner-turned-litigator and social crusader Aaron Wallace ( Nicholas Pinnock ) and his continued fight for social justice while he navigates his reclaimed freedom .
Plus , 2020 The Root 100 honoree Kirk A. Moore is the supervising producer this season !
Our America : Living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Los Angeles , Chicago , Philadelphia , San Francisco , Houston , Raleigh-Durham and Fresno ; Premieres Oct. 19 through Oct. 23 with an hour-long doc premiering weekend of Oct. 24 ) First Impressions : This docuseries will follow Black families across America and their ventures including The McKissacks ( twin sisters and CEOs of McKissack & McKissack , the nation ’ s oldest Black-owned design and construction firm with offices in Washington , D.C. , and Los Angeles ) , The Scott Family Farms ( helmed by 80-year-old farmer Will Scott @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first Black mayor , Michael Tubbs ( he is also the youngest mayor representing a city with over 100,000 residents in the nation ) , and Antoine Lovell ( who went from homelessness in New York City to a professor and doctoral candidate at Fordham University in the Bronx and Delaware State University ) .
The World Without You ( On Demand ; Release Date : Nov. 1 ) The World Without You trailer/ YouTube First Impressions : The World Without You chronicles a family who gathers to mourn and honor the memory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Iraq War and the gathering becomes quite ... dramatic , to say the least .
This film also stars Lyndie Greenwood ( Nikita , Sleepy Hollow ) , who , from the trailer appears to be an old flame of the late journalist .
First Impressions : Living through the Trump administration has to feel like a trainwreck of a movie in real life , but of course , that won ’ t stop the many movies about his presidential platform to debut .
Enter Trump vs. Hollywood , which will explore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars , tackling topics such as blacklisting Trump supporters , Black Lives Matter and the coronavirus response from the Trump administration .
Stars such as Isaiah Washington , Claudia Jordan , Eric B , Too Short , and DeRay Davis will appear in the film .
Lawd .
First Impressions : Apparently , this white dude “ becomes a pawn in a brutal struggle between two drug lords for a new street drug called LOCO.
” Geffri Maya stars as Lydia who is caught up in this white man ’ s scheme .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Name : The Untold Story of Breonna Taylor ( BET ; Release Date : Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. ET/PT ) Say Her Name : The Untold Story of Breonna Taylor trailer / YouTube First Impressions : This one hour special from BET and CBS News will feature Gayle King ’ s exclusive interview with Breonna Taylor ’ s boyfriend Kenneth Walker .
The special “ juxtaposes Walker ’ s account of the shooting with the markedly different timeline presented by Louisville police officers and the Kentucky Attorney General.
” In what will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will share the life he and Taylor would ’ ve had together .
Though I ’ m sure this will be a powerful interview special , I really wish it didn ’ t have to exist .
That ’ s all for this week , folks .
In case you missed it , we did showcase the trailer for Christmas In Carolina , which already took us on quite the rollercoaster before it even premiered .
See y ’ all next week !

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

This week, two presidential candidates put on a show via two competing networks—no, it wasn’t primetime fictional television, this was real life! This means, we have even more reason to escape once again. Let’s get into these trailers...
The Watch (BBC America; Release Date: Jan. 3, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET)
The Watch trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: Per the press release, The Watch is not about a timepiece you wear on your wrist, but “an unlikely group of misfits, The City Watch, who are forced to find the guts to save the world, surprising even themselves in the process.” I see one of the stars is Lara Rossi, who I recognize from HBO’s I May Destroy You. Plus, I hear Wendell Pierce will be joining the series to voice the character of DEATH, also known as The Grim Reaper.
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Come Away (Theaters / On Demand; Release Date: Nov. 13)
Come Away trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: I’ve had my eye on this film since star David Oyelowo told me about it in our August 2019 interview, and now we have some visuals to the imaginative concept of Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland’s origin story. Keira Chansa portrays Alice and Jordan A. Nash portrays Peter. By the way, I typically recommend avoiding the YouTube comments as a general rule, but definitely ignore the racist trolls who are big mad about a Black Alice and Peter—you know, two wholly made-up characters who can easily be any race. This film also stars David Gyasi and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
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Horizon Line (Coming Soon)
Horizon Line trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: Keith David co-stars in this film for what seems to be a hot minute because this film follows former lovers, Sara (Allison Williams) and Jackson (Alexander Dreymon) who are forced to land a plane (flying over miles and miles of ocean, mind you) after their pilot dies and from the trailer, David is the damn pilot. Yikes. This movie looks fucking outrageous, by the way.
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Equal (HBO Max; Release Date: Oct. 22)
First Impressions: Narrated by Billy Porter, Equal is a docuseries which pays tribute to the unsung heroes of the LGBTQ+ movement. The series will feature stars such as Isis King, Alexandra Grey, Keiynan Lonsdale and Elizabeth Faith Ludlow.
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Nine Days (Coming Soon)
Nine Days trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: Starring Winston Duke and Zazie Beetz, the concept for this film is super fascinating. From its IMDb page, Nine Days follows “a reclusive man conducts a series of interviews with human souls for a chance to be born.” The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and since I missed it while attending, this is one film I’m really looking forward to seeing.
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In The Making trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: According to the press release, In The Making “explores the artistic process of emerging BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) creatives through non-fiction storytelling as they bring insight and originality to their artistic craft.” The series will feature character-driven shorts from eight different filmmakers and will air on Wednesdays. I’m here for it.
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The Soul Of America (HBO; Release Date: Oct. 27 at 9 p.m. ET)
The Soul of America trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: This film is based on Jon Meacham’s 2018 bestseller The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels. The Soul of America will tackle events in American history such as the women’s suffrage movement, the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, McCarthyism and the struggle to pass Civil Rights legislation in the 1960s. From the trailer, it looks like notable folks such as the late Rep. John Lewis and Rep. Ayanna Pressley will appear in the film.
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Sylvie’s Love (Amazon Prime Video; Release Date: Dec. 25)
Sylvie’s Love trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: As the song goes, “what the world needs now is love, sweet love” and it looks like we have a winner with Sylvie’s Love. This looks romantic as fuck and I want it now! It’ll be a holiday treat, too! Starring Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha, this will be one of those epically complicated love stories that spans across years, equipped with a jazzy flair. *Swoon*
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Behind Every Man (OWN; Release Date: Nov. 7 at 10 p.m. ET)
Behind Every Man trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: From OWN’s press release, “each episode of the new series will shine a spotlight on the strong Black women behind famous men we look up to and admire, focusing on the passions, struggles and sacrifices the women have made to support the men they love.” The series will feature women such as Jonnetta Patton (Usher’s mother), Tammy Franklin (Kirk Franklin’s wife), Crystal Smith (Ne-Yo’s wife), Claudinette Jean (Wyclef Jean’s wife) and Gia Casey (DJ Envy’s wife). I do get the sentiment, but I do wish women were defined by more than the men they “follow” more often.
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Echo Boomers (Theaters / Digital/On Demand; Release Date: Nov. 13)
Echo Boomers trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: Other than the fact that the great Michael Shannon is in this joint, we have Hayley Law (Riverdale) co-starring in this indie crime drama that pits millennials and baby boomers against each other in a relevant way. According to the press release, Echo Boomers “examines how being a product of your environment is directly connected to what a new generation deems appropriate; the decisions that one generation makes directly affects the next.” We’re gonna get 50-11 “OK Boomer” jokes in this one, aren’t we?
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Never Again (Coming Soon)
Never Again trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: From filmmaker, photographer and screenwriter Jordan Shanks, Never Again “chronicles social justice movements, and follows the dramatic removal of Confederate statues in his hometown of Richmond, Va., the former capital of the Confederacy.” Shanks is also debuting his Love Letters to America: Part II photography collection on Friday at the Richmond Art Garage in Virginia.
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For Life (ABC; Season 2 Release Date: Nov. 18 at 10 p.m. ET)
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First Impressions: This is one of those shows I’ve been meaning to get into, but haven’t yet. I’ve heard such great things, though! Season 2 of For Life follows wrongfully convicted prisoner-turned-litigator and social crusader Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) and his continued fight for social justice while he navigates his reclaimed freedom. Plus, 2020 The Root 100 honoree Kirk A. Moore is the supervising producer this season!
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Our America: Living While Black (ABC in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Raleigh-Durham and Fresno; Premieres Oct. 19 through Oct. 23 with an hour-long doc premiering weekend of Oct. 24)
Our America: Living While Black trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: This docuseries will follow Black families across America and their ventures including The McKissacks (twin sisters and CEOs of McKissack & McKissack, the nation’s oldest Black-owned design and construction firm with offices in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles), The Scott Family Farms (helmed by 80-year-old farmer Will Scott), Stockton, Calif.’s first Black mayor, Michael Tubbs (he is also the youngest mayor representing a city with over 100,000 residents in the nation), and Antoine Lovell (who went from homelessness in New York City to a professor and doctoral candidate at Fordham University in the Bronx and Delaware State University).
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The World Without You (On Demand; Release Date: Nov. 1)
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First Impressions: The World Without You chronicles a family who gathers to mourn and honor the memory of a journalist who was killed during the Iraq War and the gathering becomes quite...dramatic, to say the least. This film also stars Lyndie Greenwood (Nikita, Sleepy Hollow), who, from the trailer appears to be an old flame of the late journalist.
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Trump vs Hollywood (Coming Soon)
Trump vs Hollywood trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: Living through the Trump administration has to feel like a trainwreck of a movie in real life, but of course, that won’t stop the many movies about his presidential platform to debut. Enter Trump vs. Hollywood, which will explore the divisiveness of America through the Hollywood stars, tackling topics such as blacklisting Trump supporters, Black Lives Matter and the coronavirus response from the Trump administration. Stars such as Isaiah Washington, Claudia Jordan, Eric B, Too Short, and DeRay Davis will appear in the film. Lawd.
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Loco (Digital / On Demand; Release Date: Nov. 10)
Loco trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: Apparently, this white dude “becomes a pawn in a brutal struggle between two drug lords for a new street drug called LOCO.” Geffri Maya stars as Lydia who is caught up in this white man’s scheme. Free yourself, sis!
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Say Her Name: The Untold Story of Breonna Taylor (BET; Release Date: Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. ET/PT)
Say Her Name: The Untold Story of Breonna Taylor trailer / YouTube
First Impressions: This one hour special from BET and CBS News will feature Gayle King’s exclusive interview with Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend Kenneth Walker. The special “juxtaposes Walker’s account of the shooting with the markedly different timeline presented by Louisville police officers and the Kentucky Attorney General.” In what will be a very intimate interview, Walker will share the life he and Taylor would’ve had together. Though I’m sure this will be a powerful interview special, I really wish it didn’t have to exist.
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That’s all for this week, folks. In case you missed it, we did showcase the trailer for Christmas In Carolina, which already took us on quite the rollercoaster before it even premiered. See y’all next week!


theroot--2020-10-16--The Root's Clapback Mailbag: No Vaseline

Just waking up in the morning , got ta thank my boss for giving me a day just to respond To DMs and tweets from fuckwads Who read our blog and get mad because we do our job When we point out racism , Caucasians flip out They troll us in the grays , but can ’ t get out So they get real mad when we say no Saying we won ’ t live another twenty fo ’ I got ta write cause these motherfuckers won ’ t stop But if I clapback , I can make the jaws @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” hoping to gaslight When I look at their grammar , not a smart one in sight And everything is alright Got a tweet from Lance and he ’ s as bad as the whites Called up the staff and I ’ m askin ’ them For DMs from anyone harrassing them Dragging idiots is why our readers love us Every week , I fuck around and shit on another Bubba !
The mailbag is proof The Root don ’ t play .
We just say : “ Today is Clapback Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you premises that we shouldn ’ t drag Ice Cube for working with Trump .
First of all , I also have a beef with the Biden campaign .
His campaign seems to treat Black media as an extension of their public relations team while offering interviews and sit-downs with white-run media outlets that are sometimes even smaller than the audiences of black-run outlets .
The Root has been requesting an interview with the Biden campaign since he declared his candidacy .
Nearly every Democratic candidate has sat down with The Root for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ except Biden and Bernie Sanders .
So you know what The Root didn ’ t do ?
We didn ’ t say : “ Well ... maybe Trump will take our calls.
” Our decision has nothing to do with partisanship or an agenda .
We haven ’ t tried to discuss anything with the Trump campaign for a very good reason : There is nothing that Trump could ever say about black people to us or anyone else that matters .
We know his statements don ’ t mean shit because he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s the point of talking to a liar who also promised to : • make testing available for anyone who needs a test ; • produce a healthcare plan that gives everyone free medicine ; But I don ’ t think that is the reason Biden ’ s team didn ’ t sit down with Cube to address his concerns .
After all , why would any group with a finite amount of time and resources take time away to discuss policy with a rapper who has no history of policymaking or activism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LeBron the day before the NBA Finals and say : “ Hey , I want to have a conversation with you about your pick and roll defense.
” But that ’ s still not the reason .
Here ’ s what I imagine the conversation sounded like when Biden ’ s handlers told him that Ice Cube was trying to talk to him : Team Biden : Sir , we also have a request for a meeting with Ice Cube Joe Biden : Sure , I ’ d like a cup of ice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t necessarily have to be cubes , though .
I kinda prefer crushed ice .
TB : No , Mr. Vice President , we mean the rapper Ice Cube JB : The guy from Law and Order ?
Sure !
I ’ ve been trying to find out how he keeps his hair so silky .
Set it up .
JB : Sure , we can have iced tea at the meetings .
But not that powdered crap .
I want it fresh brewed .
TB : No , sir , Ice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet with you about his agenda .
JB : Wait ?
Is he one of those conscious rappers who ’ s involved in politics like Killer Mike or Common ?
TB : No , sir .
He ’ s the guy from NWA .
JB : I thought Eazy E was dead and I haven ’ t heard from Yella in years !
I already talked to Dr. Dre about making me some dope beats .
Just in case this president thing doesn ’ t work out I ’ m planning a rap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Unfortunately Dre said no .
I don ’ t know why but his wife was yelling in the background about the phone bill .
TB : No , sit it ’ s the other guy ?
JB : The one who said he ’ d “ never have dinner with the president ?
” Is he some kind of political leader now ?
I haven ’ t heard a single Black person say their politic ideology is best represented by Craig from Friday ?
Didn ’ t he get fired on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop calling himself Doughboy , marry Brandi and go into politics ?
I ’ d rather talk to Furious Styles .
That guy had some progressive ideas .
Plus , when I went to his barbershop during the primaries , they refused to give me dreadlocks .
Do n ’ t you think I ’ d look good with locs ?
TB : Sir , let ’ s stay focused .
Do you want to meet with him or not ?
JB : Nope .
I ’ m running for president so I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now I can ’ t stop thinking about Boyz in the Hood .
As a matter of fact , tell Ice Cube I said I won ’ t meet with him unless he ’ s willing to identify those bastards who killed Ricky What ’ s he gon na do , talk to Trump ?
TB : Ha !
Now that ’ s funny !
Amy Coney Barrett might be a good , God-fearing woman who deserves a seat on the Supreme Court .
So let me tell you a story about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” When she was younger , Jane had given up a child for adoption and had to admit that she had lied when she told the police that she had been raped by a Black man .
She later became staunchly opposed to abortion .
In 2004 , like many people before her , Jane tried to get the court to overturn Roe v. Wade , explaining that she had “ new information ” that abortions were harmful .
In 2009 , Jane was among a group of 40 protesters who were arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She and her fellow demonstrators were furious about the school inviting pro-choice President Barack Obama to its commencement exercises and giving him an honorary degree .
Jane ’ s views on abortion came from her work with Operation Rescue , a fundamentalist Christian organization that opposed Islam , homosexuality and Planned Parenthood .
At the time of her arrest , Jane probably had no idea that there was a law professor at Notre Dame who hated abortion more than she did .
But there was something different about Jane .
It turns out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she was actually gay .
And she wasn ’ t even religious .
She had no ethics or morals .
Just before she died , she confessed that her entire involvement with the anti-abortion movement was financially motivated .
Jane was just a self-interested , plain-old white woman who was taking money in exchange for opposing a women ’ s right to choose .
But Jane did a lot of good in her life .
She raised her children that she didn ’ t give up for adoption .
She was responsible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she didn ’ t think she could handle .
I can ’ t say if Jane ’ s good actions outweigh the bad .
That ’ s not even my point .
My only point is that one ’ s good actions don ’ t exist in a vacuum .
And she was white .
In fact , this moral-less white woman probably did more for women than you or I could ever do .
Why would I say that ?
Well , Jane ’ s real name is Norma McCorvey , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But you probably know her better as Jane Roe ... And finally , someone wrote about this article : First of all the heading is Racist against White communities who have been sending aid to Africa for generations .
And even traveled to Africa to in emergencies caused by natural disasters .
White folk in recent years are now calling out “ The Black Racists “ who suffer from “ Black Fragility “ .
Many nice intelligent people who have a lovely permanent tan to protect their skin from the sunny countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in .
Have agreed White Racist do exist as do “ Asian Racist “ & “ Black Racist “ .
It has been going on long before white man found Africa , just like slavery which was introduced to white aristocrats ( not to common white folk ) by Black Africans with power & bought & sold members of their own African countries & Asian / Arabs with power who had many Arab Slave Markets & bought Black folk from powerful Black members before certain white folk had a British Empire .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white folk should also be met with call from Black & Asian countries to also give knee .
Otherwise your being racist against white countries .
So please show us Asians & Blacks give the knee for their ancestors part in slavery centuries before , during & after British Empire & Birth of America .
WE MUST NOT FORGET TRUE HISTORY FROM ALL SIDES OF WORLD !
You can ’ t take parts from history that suit you & ignore the parts of history which puts your own ancestors down .
That ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ignoring the bad women cause you ’ re women .
You ’ ve got to put all sides down for their parts they played in history .
Otherwise you ’ re behaving like a spoiled person who likes everything your own way .
By Calling Yourself “ Black Race .
“ You Start Dividing Black From White & Asian “ When “ Asian , Black & White , Are All One Race.
” Asian , Black & White Are Actually All Same .
People “ Asian & Black “ Have More Of A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ From Harsh Sunny Climates .
Which Is Why White Folk Don ’ t Need As Much , Cause there ’ s Not Much Call For “ Melanin “ In Countries With Less Sunny Weather Over Thousands Of Years .
Just Think Asians & Blacks Would Be White Folk If It Wasn ’ t For Evolution Of Humans In Hotter Climates Who Didn ’ t Bother To Migrate Thousands Of Years Ago Like Their White Cousins Who Ended Up Going Onto Evolve In Colder Climates & Lost Their Permanent Tan .
If white folk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wouldn ’ t sunbathe for a tan & end up looking Asian or Black .
And if all Asian & Blacks were racist , they wouldn ’ t look for skin whitening .
See how simular groups “ Asian , Black & White “ within the “ Human Race “ behave the same .
So why go on to encourage members of Asian , Black & White to act prejudice against one another .
It ’ s time certain folk belonging to each Community , - Asian , Black & White stop keeping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It takes all sides to acknowledge their negatives toward one another , & each Asian , Black & White country to acknowledge Asian , Black & White countries all have terrible histories toward their own people & toward other countries .
It ’ s time negative members of Asian , Black & White communities got their act together & join the rest of the Asians , Blacks & Whites who have been getting along great for many years .
Racism only starts when you keep making everything racist when it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from time to time .
Blacks treat each other terrible from time to time .
Whites treat each other terrible from time to time .
So why call it racism when a person acts terrible to someone who has different skin color or tone .
When they treat others of same skin color or tone the same .
You are a finalist for the Root Dumb Hundred !
Each year , just among ourselves , the staff at The Root votes on the dumbest thing we have ever heard .
Your letter places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Owens , Tom Lahren , Yeezy , Jason Whitlock and white people who ask about Chicago .
I don ’ t even know what point you ’ re trying to make because my head started swimming after a few paragraphs but I am sure it ’ s spectacularly dumb .
I just love when anyone insists that we call racists something else , as if we ’ re gon na sully the good name of the racist population .
Should you win , your trophy comes with a rare bowl of Black Tears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the insinuation that we should take into account how much a racist may have donated to Africawhenever they do some racist shit .
I must admit that your insistence that people in China should kneel during the anthem almost made me giddy but then I ... You ’ re writing about an article from 2018 ?
Damn , J , I ’ m sorry to inform you that you don ’ t qualify for this year ’ s award .
If it ’ s any comfort , you definitely would have won in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ d protest .

Break’em off...
Just waking up in the morning, gotta thank my boss
for giving me a day just to respond
To DMs and tweets from fuckwads
Who read our blog and get mad because we do our job
When we point out racism, Caucasians flip out
They troll us in the grays, but can’t get out
So they get real mad when we say no
Saying we won’t live another twenty fo’
I gotta write cause these motherfuckers won’t stop
But if I clapback, I can make the jaws drop
They call us “dumb niggas,” hoping to gaslight
When I look at their grammar, not a smart one in sight
And everything is alright
Got a tweet from Lance and he’s as bad as the whites
Called up the staff and I’m askin’ them
For DMs from anyone harrassing them
Dragging idiots is why our readers love us
Every week, I fuck around and shit on another Bubba!
The mailbag is proof The Root don’t play.
We just say: “Today is Clapback Day”
Did someone mention Ice Cube?
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Dear Lance and Gradient:
I agree with both of you premises that we shouldn’t drag Ice Cube for working with Trump.
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First of all, I also have a beef with the Biden campaign. His campaign seems to treat Black media as an extension of their public relations team while offering interviews and sit-downs with white-run media outlets that are sometimes even smaller than the audiences of black-run outlets. The Root has been requesting an interview with the Biden campaign since he declared his candidacy. Nearly every Democratic candidate has sat down with The Root for an extended interview focused exclusively on them except Biden and Bernie Sanders.
So you know what The Root didn’t do?
We didn’t say: “Well...maybe Trump will take our calls.”
Our decision has nothing to do with partisanship or an agenda. We haven’t tried to discuss anything with the Trump campaign for a very good reason:
Black people.
There is nothing that Trump could ever say about black people to us or anyone else that matters. We know his statements don’t mean shit because he lies all the time. What’s the point of talking to a liar who also promised to:
Make Mexico pay for a wall;
make testing available for anyone who needs a test;
develop a coronavirus vaccine by next weekend;
produce a healthcare plan that gives everyone free medicine;
cure cancer;
stop lying and
make America great again.
But I don’t think that is the reason Biden’s team didn’t sit down with Cube to address his concerns. After all, why would any group with a finite amount of time and resources take time away to discuss policy with a rapper who has no history of policymaking or activism? You think I could call up LeBron the day before the NBA Finals and say: “Hey, I want to have a conversation with you about your pick and roll defense.”
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But that’s still not the reason.
Here’s what I imagine the conversation sounded like when Biden’s handlers told him that Ice Cube was trying to talk to him:
Team Biden: Sir, we also have a request for a meeting with Ice Cube Joe Biden: Sure, I’d like a cup of ice at all my meetings. It doesn’t necessarily have to be cubes, though. I kinda prefer crushed ice. TB: No, Mr. Vice President, we mean the rapper Ice Cube JB: The guy from Law and Order? Sure! I’ve been trying to find out how he keeps his hair so silky. Set it up. TB: No, that’s Ice T. JB: Sure, we can have iced tea at the meetings. But not that powdered crap. I want it fresh brewed. TB: No, sir, Ice Cube is a rapper who wants to meet with you about his agenda. JB: Wait? Is he one of those conscious rappers who’s involved in politics like Killer Mike or Common? TB: No, sir. He’s the guy from NWA. JB: I thought Eazy E was dead and I haven’t heard from Yella in years! I already talked to Dr. Dre about making me some dope beats. Just in case this president thing doesn’t work out I’m planning a rap career under the name of ‘Bye-Den.” Unfortunately Dre said no. I don’t know why but his wife was yelling in the background about the phone bill. TB: No, sit it’s the other guy? JB: The one who said he’d “never have dinner with the president?” Is he some kind of political leader now? I haven’t heard a single Black person say their politic ideology is best represented by Craig from Friday? Didn’t he get fired on his day off? TB: Well, sir, he’s kind of a political novice. JB: Did he stop calling himself Doughboy, marry Brandi and go into politics? I’d rather talk to Furious Styles. That guy had some progressive ideas. Plus, when I went to his barbershop during the primaries, they refused to give me dreadlocks. Do n’t you think I’d look good with locs? TB: Sir, let’s stay focused. Do you want to meet with him or not? JB: Nope. I’m running for president so I’m kinda busy . Man... Now I can’t stop thinking about Boyz in the Hood. As a matter of fact, tell Ice Cube I said I won’t meet with him unless he’s willing to identify those bastards who killed Ricky What’s he gonna do, talk to Trump?
TB: Ha! Now that’s funny!
Then there’s this:
From: Chloë
To: Michael Harriot You hate white women don’t you? You are wrong to compare Amy Barrett to the woman who had Emmett Till killed. You are talking about a woman who adopted black kids and gave them a chance at a better life. You should be praising her but your hate for white women have blinded you
From: Gita
To: Michael Harriot Maybe because she is just a good person with strong morals and a kind heart? The fact that “Karens” have been demonized disproves what you are saying here about white women. ACB is no Karen.
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Dear Chloe and Gita,
You’re right.
Amy Coney Barrett might be a good, God-fearing woman who deserves a seat on the Supreme Court.
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So let me tell you a story about a Christian pro-lifer we shall call “Jane.” When she was younger, Jane had given up a child for adoption and had to admit that she had lied when she told the police that she had been raped by a Black man. She later became staunchly opposed to abortion.
In 2004, like many people before her, Jane tried to get the court to overturn Roe v. Wade, explaining that she had “new information” that abortions were harmful. In 2009, Jane was among a group of 40 protesters who were arrested at the University of Notre Dame. She and her fellow demonstrators were furious about the school inviting pro-choice President Barack Obama to its commencement exercises and giving him an honorary degree. Jane’s views on abortion came from her work with Operation Rescue, a fundamentalist Christian organization that opposed Islam, homosexuality and Planned Parenthood.
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At the time of her arrest, Jane probably had no idea that there was a law professor at Notre Dame who hated abortion more than she did. But there was something different about Jane.
It turns out the whole time Jane was protesting homosexuality, she was actually gay. And she wasn’t even religious. She had no ethics or morals. Just before she died, she confessed that her entire involvement with the anti-abortion movement was financially motivated. Jane was just a self-interested, plain-old white woman who was taking money in exchange for opposing a women’s right to choose.
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But Jane did a lot of good in her life. She raised her children that she didn’t give up for adoption. She was responsible enough to give up one child that she didn’t think she could handle. I can’t say if Jane’s good actions outweigh the bad. That’s not even my point. My only point is that one’s good actions don’t exist in a vacuum.
And she was white.
In fact, this moral-less white woman probably did more for women than you or I could ever do. Why would I say that?
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Well, Jane’s real name is Norma McCorvey, who helped legitimize the “pro-life” movement. But you probably know her better as Jane Roe...
From Roe v. Wade
And finally, someone wrote about this article:
From: J Mackelvie
To: The Root First of all the heading is Racist against White communities who have been sending aid to Africa for generations. And even traveled to Africa to in emergencies caused by natural disasters. White folk in recent years are now calling out “ The Black Racists “ who suffer from “ Black Fragility “. Many nice intelligent people who have a lovely permanent tan to protect their skin from the sunny countries with hot climates that their ancestors evolved in. Have agreed White Racist do exist as do “ Asian Racist “ & “ Black Racist “. It has been going on long before white man found Africa, just like slavery which was introduced to white aristocrats ( not to common white folk ) by Black Africans with power & bought & sold members of their own African countries & Asian / Arabs with power who had many Arab Slave Markets & bought Black folk from powerful Black members before certain white folk had a British Empire. This is why any call for knee from white folk should also be met with call from Black & Asian countries to also give knee. Otherwise your being racist against white countries. So please show us Asians & Blacks give the knee for their ancestors part in slavery centuries before, during & after British Empire & Birth of America. WE MUST NOT FORGET TRUE HISTORY FROM ALL SIDES OF WORLD ! You can’t take parts from history that suit you & ignore the parts of history which puts your own ancestors down. That’s like bitching about bad men whilst ignoring the bad women cause you’re women. You’ve got to put all sides down for their parts they played in history. Otherwise you’re behaving like a spoiled person who likes everything your own way. Remember “ Black People Are Part Of Human Race. Not Black Race. By Calling Yourself “ Black Race. “ You Start Dividing Black From White & Asian “ When “ Asian, Black & White, Are All One Race.” Asian, Black & White Are Actually All Same. People “ Asian & Black “ Have More Of A Tan “ Melanin “ To Protect Skin From Harsh Sunny Climates. Which Is Why White Folk Don’t Need As Much, Cause there’s Not Much Call For “ Melanin “ In Countries With Less Sunny Weather Over Thousands Of Years. Just Think Asians & Blacks Would Be White Folk If It Wasn’t For Evolution Of Humans In Hotter Climates Who Didn’t Bother To Migrate Thousands Of Years Ago Like Their White Cousins Who Ended Up Going Onto Evolve In Colder Climates & Lost Their Permanent Tan. If white folk were all racists, most of them wouldn’t sunbathe for a tan & end up looking Asian or Black. And if all Asian & Blacks were racist, they wouldn’t look for skin whitening. See how simular groups “ Asian, Black & White “ within the “ Human Race “ behave the same. So why go on to encourage members of Asian, Black & White to act prejudice against one another. It’s time certain folk belonging to each Community,- Asian, Black & White stop keeping negative talk going on in Human Race. It takes all sides to acknowledge their negatives toward one another, & each Asian, Black & White country to acknowledge Asian, Black & White countries all have terrible histories toward their own people & toward other countries. It’s time negative members of Asian, Black & White communities got their act together & join the rest of the Asians, Blacks & Whites who have been getting along great for many years. Racism only starts when you keep making everything racist when it’s not. Asians treat each other terrible from time to time. Blacks treat each other terrible from time to time. Whites treat each other terrible from time to time. So why call it racism when a person acts terrible to someone who has different skin color or tone. When they treat others of same skin color or tone the same.
Congratulations Jay,
You are a finalist for the Root Dumb Hundred!
Each year, just among ourselves, the staff at The Root votes on the dumbest thing we have ever heard. Your letter places you in a group that includes Candace Owens, Tom Lahren, Yeezy, Jason Whitlock and white people who ask about Chicago.
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I don’t even know what point you’re trying to make because my head started swimming after a few paragraphs but I am sure it’s spectacularly dumb. I just love when anyone insists that we call racists something else, as if we’re gonna sully the good name of the racist population.
Should you win, your trophy comes with a rare bowl of Black Tears collected from when we cried laughing at the insinuation that we should take into account how much a racist may have donated to Africawhenever they do some racist shit. I must admit that your insistence that people in China should kneel during the anthem almost made me giddy but then I...
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Oh wait.
You’re writing about an article from 2018?
Damn, J, I’m sorry to inform you that you don’t qualify for this year’s award. If it’s any comfort, you definitely would have won in 2018.
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If I were you, I’d protest.


theroot--2020-10-16--With General Manager Daryl Morey Following Mike D'Antoni Out the Door, What's Next for the Houston R

With General Manager Daryl Morey Following Mike D'Antoni Out the Door, What's Next for the Houston Rockets?

After years of stability , the Houston Rockets are in flux .
In September , former coach Mike D ’ Antoni didn ’ t even wait for the team flight to land to announce his departure from the Rockets .
And now nearly a month later , general manager Daryl Morey has decided to follow suit after his tumultuous 13-year tenure with the team .
“ For me , it was just a great run , ” Morey told ESPN on Thursday night .
“ Personally , the timing worked for me .
My youngest son just graduated from high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right time to see what ’ s next with family and other potential things in the future .
It just felt like the right time.
” In Houston , Morey will be remembered for revitalizing a franchise that was doing a whole lot of not a damn thing prior to his arrival .
In fact , you ’ d be surprised to learn that during his lengthy 13-year tenure , the Spurs were the only team to collect more regular-season wins than the Rockets .
He combined analytics and small ball into an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we knew it—oh , you mean PJ Tucker isn ’ t a center ?
—and he leaves Houston with the longest active streak of consecutive postseason appearances ( eight years and counting since James Harden was traded to the Rockets during the 2012-13 season ) .
Morey ’ s tenure wasn ’ t exactly all candy and roses though .
The Rockets routinely got their asses whooped in the playoffs—the mere mention of the Golden State Warriors within Houston city limits is grounds for a vicious beating—never made the Finals and became hamstrung @ @ @ @ @ @ @ endurance and sharing the damn ball .
There was also that time that Morey managed to piss off China and jeopardized the NBA ’ s relationship with an entire country .
But that ’ s what under the bridge , right ?
No ?
Oh , okay .
So what ’ s next for the Rockets ?
Despite stepping down , Morey will still be involved in Houston ’ s search for their next head coach for some inexplicable reason , while Rafael Stone , Houston ’ s executive vice president of basketball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s replacement .
Stone gets handed the reigns to a “ contender ” with two superstar players in Harden and Russell Westbrook , but both are on the wrong side of 30 and Westbrook ’ s trademark athleticism is scheduled to fall off of a cliff any day now .
Did I mention that Westbrook still has three years left on one of the ugliest contracts in the league this side of John Wall , the Rockets have the league ’ s oldest roster ( and if Tucker re-signs as a free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t have a single starter in their lineup under 30 years old come December ) and they ’ re in salary cap hell ?
Improving this roster will be quite the feat since Houston coughed up multiple first-round picks in order to continue to flop in the playoffs , and teams aren ’ t exactly tripping over themselves to trade for guys like Eric Gordon ( or his contract ) or Austin Rivers .
Hiring the right coach can delay the inevitable , but don ’ t be surprised if the Rockets try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who are dying to sign or trade for just about anybody not named Carmelo Anthony right about now .

After years of stability, the Houston Rockets are in flux.
In September, former coach Mike D’Antoni didn’t even wait for the team flight to land to announce his departure from the Rockets. And now nearly a month later, general manager Daryl Morey has decided to follow suit after his tumultuous 13-year tenure with the team.
“For me, it was just a great run,” Morey told ESPN on Thursday night. “Personally, the timing worked for me. My youngest son just graduated from high school, and it was just the right time to see what’s next with family and other potential things in the future. It just felt like the right time.”
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In Houston, Morey will be remembered for revitalizing a franchise that was doing a whole lot of not a damn thing prior to his arrival. In fact, you’d be surprised to learn that during his lengthy 13-year tenure, the Spurs were the only team to collect more regular-season wins than the Rockets. He combined analytics and small ball into an amalgamation that would revolutionize the sport as we knew it—oh, you mean PJ Tucker isn’t a center?—and he leaves Houston with the longest active streak of consecutive postseason appearances (eight years and counting since James Harden was traded to the Rockets during the 2012-13 season).
Morey’s tenure wasn’t exactly all candy and roses though. The Rockets routinely got their asses whooped in the playoffs—the mere mention of the Golden State Warriors within Houston city limits is grounds for a vicious beating—never made the Finals and became hamstrung by James Harden’s issues with endurance and sharing the damn ball. There was also that time that Morey managed to piss off China and jeopardized the NBA’s relationship with an entire country. But that’s what under the bridge, right? No? Oh, okay.
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So what’s next for the Rockets?
Despite stepping down, Morey will still be involved in Houston’s search for their next head coach for some inexplicable reason, while Rafael Stone, Houston’s executive vice president of basketball operations, will be promoted as Morey’s replacement.
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Stone gets handed the reigns to a “contender” with two superstar players in Harden and Russell Westbrook, but both are on the wrong side of 30 and Westbrook’s trademark athleticism is scheduled to fall off of a cliff any day now. Did I mention that Westbrook still has three years left on one of the ugliest contracts in the league this side of John Wall, the Rockets have the league’s oldest roster (and if Tucker re-signs as a free agent this summer, they won’t have a single starter in their lineup under 30 years old come December) and they’re in salary cap hell?
From ESPN:
In the short term, dramatic changes to the roster will be difficult for Stone. Houston has committed to more than $123 million in salary to the top six players under contract for 2020-21, which would already put the Rockets close to this season’s $132.6 million luxury-tax line if the NBA decides to maintain this year’s cap and tax figures.
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Improving this roster will be quite the feat since Houston coughed up multiple first-round picks in order to continue to flop in the playoffs, and teams aren’t exactly tripping over themselves to trade for guys like Eric Gordon (or his contract) or Austin Rivers.
Hiring the right coach can delay the inevitable, but don’t be surprised if the Rockets try to pawn off Westbrook to the Knicks, who are dying to sign or trade for just about anybody not named Carmelo Anthony right about now.


theroot--2020-10-16--Robert Smith, Billionaire Who Promised to Pay Off Morehouse Student Loans, Committed Tax Fraud

Remember last year when billionaire Robert Smith told students graduating from Morehouse College he was going to pay their student loans ?
Remember how good that felt to see ?
Well , you might want to hold on to that feeling because it turns out dude committed tax fraud .
According to the Hill , Smith admitted to participating in a scheme that used offshore bank accounts and trusts to avoid paying taxes for the last 15 years .
Smith entered a non-prosecution agreement with the Department of Justice where he agreed to cooperate with an investigation into the scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 139 million in taxes and penalties and forfeit $ 182 million in charitable donations .
“ It is never too late to do the right thing , ” U.S. Attorney David Anderson said in a statement .
“ It is never too late to tell the truth .
Smith committed serious crimes , but he also agreed to cooperate .
Smith ’ s agreement to cooperate has put him on a path away from indictment.
” Smith , the CEO of Vista Equity Partners , admitted to using third parties to conceal his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trust in Belize and Flash Holdings , a shell company .
He formed these entities so that he could use them to avoid paying taxes .
Smith also admitted to using the Excelsior Trust and Flash Holdings and their foreign accounts in the British Virgin Islands and Switzerland to hide income earned and distributed to Flash Holdings from private equity funds .
The billionaire , who lives in Austin , Texas , did not report over $ 200 million of partnership income as a result of the scheme .
The part of me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the death of this world if we allow the unchecked pursuit of profit to outweigh basic human rights and the survival of our ecosystem ” thinks this is a good thing .
I ’ m glad a billionaire was punished for being greedy ... but- The latent hotep in me , the Dr. Umar to my Dr. Jekyll if you will , is like hold up-y ou ’ re telling me a Black man is being punished for doing what probably every rich white person , including our allegedly wealthy president , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
So the Justice department can prosecute him for violating finance laws but when it comes to Big T and all of them , their hands are tied ?
If I may quote an ex-girlfriend , I just think that ’ s kind of funny is all .
Smith mainly spent the unreported income on various commercial and residential properties throughout the world .
He admitted to using $ 2.5 million of unreported income in 2005 to cop a vacation home in Sonoma , Calif .
The year 2010 saw him buy two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property in France .
From 2011-2012 , he used $ 13 million on renovations to a property in Colorado and to fund charitable events at the residence .
What was probably one of his most notable expenses was the $ 34 million he donated to Morehouse to pay off student loans .
Considering the donation was already set up , it ’ s unclear how , if at all , this would affect the students who were eligible for the donation .
While I did have my moment of righteous hotepery , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case .
Smith ’ s case is connected to Robert Brockman ’ s , another Texas billionaire .
Brockman was charged with hiding $ 2 billion in income , the largest tax fraud case in history according to the IRS .

Remember last year when billionaire Robert Smith told students graduating from Morehouse College he was going to pay their student loans? Remember how good that felt to see? Well, you might want to hold on to that feeling because it turns out dude committed tax fraud.
According to the Hill, Smith admitted to participating in a scheme that used offshore bank accounts and trusts to avoid paying taxes for the last 15 years. Smith entered a non-prosecution agreement with the Department of Justice where he agreed to cooperate with an investigation into the scheme. He has agreed to pay $139 million in taxes and penalties and forfeit $182 million in charitable donations.
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“It is never too late to do the right thing,” U.S. Attorney David Anderson said in a statement. “It is never too late to tell the truth. Smith committed serious crimes, but he also agreed to cooperate. Smith’s agreement to cooperate has put him on a path away from indictment.”
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From the Hill:
Smith, the CEO of Vista Equity Partners, admitted to using third parties to conceal his beneficial ownership and control of the Excelsior Trust in Belize and Flash Holdings, a shell company. He formed these entities so that he could use them to avoid paying taxes. Smith also admitted to using the Excelsior Trust and Flash Holdings and their foreign accounts in the British Virgin Islands and Switzerland to hide income earned and distributed to Flash Holdings from private equity funds. The billionaire, who lives in Austin, Texas, did not report over $200 million of partnership income as a result of the scheme.
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I’m so conflicted, y’all.
The part of me that’s like “capitalism will be the death of this world if we allow the unchecked pursuit of profit to outweigh basic human rights and the survival of our ecosystem” thinks this is a good thing. I’m glad a billionaire was punished for being greedy...but-
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The latent hotep in me, the Dr. Umar to my Dr. Jekyll if you will, is like hold up-y ou’re telling me a Black man is being punished for doing what probably every rich white person, including our allegedly wealthy president, has done since the history of money?
So the Justice department can prosecute him for violating finance laws but when it comes to Big T and all of them, their hands are tied?
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If I may quote an ex-girlfriend, I just think that’s kind of funny is all.
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Smith mainly spent the unreported income on various commercial and residential properties throughout the world. He admitted to using $2.5 million of unreported income in 2005 to cop a vacation home in Sonoma, Calif. The year 2010 saw him buy two ski properties as well as a commercial property in France.
From 2011-2012, he used $13 million on renovations to a property in Colorado and to fund charitable events at the residence. What was probably one of his most notable expenses was the $34 million he donated to Morehouse to pay off student loans. Considering the donation was already set up, it’s unclear how, if at all, this would affect the students who were eligible for the donation.
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While I did have my moment of righteous hotepery, a white man was actually charged in this case. Smith’s case is connected to Robert Brockman’s, another Texas billionaire. Brockman was charged with hiding $2 billion in income, the largest tax fraud case in history according to the IRS.


theroot--2020-10-16--The 10 Best Deals of October 16, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of October 16, 2020

It ’ s October 16 , and we at Kinja Deals are READY for the weekend .
In celebration , we are bringing you the top 10 deals of the day .
Pretend you ’ re the next interior design cover girl with an 11-piece copper-clad Cuisinart cookware set .
Channel your inner Rihanna with a virtual trip to Fenty Beauty ’ s sitewide sale .
And , finally , embrace your working from home status with a new Zinus Soho 55 '' dining/office desk table .
If you ’ re still looking to score more savings , take a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overall .
Sony ’ s new WH-1000XM4 headphones are leading the way in their noise-cancellation technology , alongside the gestures that come with these new models .
They were down to $ 298 during Prime Day , but Newegg is one-upping with a $ 284 sticker price today , minus the bonus gift card Amazon offered .
They will pause the track once it detects you ’ re speaking , and will also switch off the noise-cancellation when a hand is put on the right-cup .
They feature fantastic sound and are able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devices , so you can switch between your phone and your tablet with ease .
This deal was originally published by Daryl Baxter .
While I may be a bit too old to play an AR toys-to-life Mario Kart game , the Nintendo kid in me is ecstatic it exists .
Mario Kart is such a meaningful part of my life I almost skipped my high school graduation to play Mario Kart 8 for Wii U the day it came out .
Hell , I bought a Wii U for that game and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now you can share your love for Mario Kart with your little ones , complete with real-life courses they can customize around the house , in Mario Kart Live : Home Circuit .
On-screen and off , karts are affected by environmental damage .
Run into a mushroom and watch as toy Mario soars past his big bro .
Get hit by a shell and real-life Mario will slow down as he does in the game .
Back in stock at Best Buy , Mario Kart Live : Home Circuit is a novelty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it comes out today for Nintendo Switch .
As pre-orders were largely out of stock at most retailers for a while now , it comes a surprise it ’ s available at Best Buy on day one .
But don ’ t miss out and grab a set while you still can .
You never know when it ’ ll sell out yet again .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
Stack up on beauty products at the Fenty Friends and Family sale .
You ’ ll get 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 % off with the code EXTRA10 .
What are you waiting for ?
The deal lasts from now until 10/19 .
My math may be a little off , I ’ m a writer , not a mathematician , but here are some of my faves : This article was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
I ’ m so proud of you for still wearing a mask , it ’ s super cool of you .
But do you need an upgrade or maybe something a little more heavy-duty ?
Or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind at ease with something a smidge more protective ?
Grab 48 of the KN95 masks from SideDeal right now for just $ 29 .
These are industry-standard which means they are supposed to filter 95 percent of particles .
That is just about as good as you can get .
So the mask obviously doesn ’ t completely eliminate the risk of catching or spreading something but if you wear it correctly it still drastically reduces the likelihood .
These are also great if you ’ ve got severe allergies or asthma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and whatnot .
The KN-95 isn ’ t made for clinical environments not that you ’ re performing surgery with these but they will definitely protect you and others against what is currently out there .
Not all heroes wear capes , but they do wear masks .
So thank you .
If you ’ ve read a few of our pieces on SideDeal before and you like what you ’ ve seen they offer a $ 5 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flat rate of $ 8 .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
Let ’ s get cooking with an 11-piece copper-clad Cuisinart cookware set .
Now , say that three times fast and head to MorningSave if you want a set .
Down to $ 249 , this tri-ply cookware includes three layers of metal , including stainless steel innards for evenly-heated , nonstick cooking .
The package includes the following pieces , each accompanied by its respective lid : MorningSave has all this classy-looking stuff for $ 250 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kennemer .
As exhaustively chronicled in a lengthy blog post I finished writing last week , my wife and I recently decided to move some things around in our apartment to conserve space .
When we first arranged the place , neither of us expected to be working from home for 6+ months , and now that it ’ s looking more like a year and a half to 2 years , well , downsizing furniture seemed like the right place to start in order to maintain sanity .
You can do the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dining table , which conveniently doubles as a computer desk , in case you want to work where you eat , as many of us do to reduce clutter .
Down to $ 60 , from the usual $ 121 , it ’ s more than 50 % off and comes in three finishes , including Espresso , Natural , and White .
Seeing as it was listed at full price no more than a day ago , the cost is bound to jump back up .
The rectangular shape makes it suitable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends while the compact-ish 55 '' length prevents it from taking up too much space , assuming it ’ s placed against the wall or in a less cramped location .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
Cleaning everything is pretty important right now .
Our hands , face masks , doorknobs , and every other surface we touch .
We might not think about cleaning the air though .
Considering how COVID-19 is spread I ’ m surprised purifiers aren ’ t flying off the shelves .
I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their doors have invested in air purifiers .
I say if you find a good one go for it .
Samsung ’ s Cube Air Purifier is $ 150 off currently and is one of the most solid ones on the market .
My roommate and I actually have an AirSoap and I can tell you it really does feel different in the living room .
The Cube Air Purifier has a triple layer HEPA filtration system which is incredibly helpful if you have a few pets , which we do in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , dust , allergens , and will even deodorize .
Most of these run super quiet even while putting out a really calming and cool draft .
You can connect this purifier to your Alexa or Google Assistant for easy voice control .
The digital panel display is simple to read and understand .
The filter lasts up to one year before needing to be changed which is definitely one of the longest use ones I have seen .
This is a great investment for a more comfortable house and a safer living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
A spotless space is something we all strive for especially in these new times of being ultra-clean and hyper away of sanitizing .
And if you ’ re going to buy a new vacuum you want the best , that ’ s Dyson and everyone knows it .
Today only take $ 80 off the Ball Animal 2 MultiFloor Upright Vacuum at Newegg .
This Dyson Ball Upright Vacuum destroys dust and mitigates messes in seconds with precision .
This is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve got some very sheddy furbabies .
Cyclonic tech and reusable cloth filter clean every spot of your home with ease without losing any suction power .
It has no problem tackling carpets , bare floors , stairs , and any other tough-to-clean area because it ’ s got a 35 ' cord .
It ’ s bagless and the hygienic dust cup has to be emptied a lot less than the average vacuum saving you time and energy .
With the washable HEPA filter not only do you help the environment outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it for three months , but you also do the same on the inside of your humble abode .
Painless to maneuver , effortless to clean , and all with the power and promise of a Dyson for substantially less money .
Win-win .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
They definitely started putting out Halloween candy where I live in August , so it ’ s felt like we ’ ve been preparing for months .
Halloween is one of the best holidays and it ’ s going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September is just Halloween Eve I know I ’ ve already begun decorating , eating everything pumpkin flavored , and prepping for horror movie marathons .
It ’ s time to get into the spooky season .
Grab a box of pumpkin pancake mix and start whipping up little skulls for a deviously and delicious meal .
Dash ’ s Mini Waffle Maker Black Skull Edition is just $ 16 right now .
We ’ ve had a few of Dash ’ s products on the site before and they always see to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skulls with this maker in minutes .
It ’ s small and lightweight so you don ’ t need to worry about counter space .
It ’ s easy to use and clean and heats up pretty darn fast .
You ’ ll get a one-year warranty and a recipe book , because what just make skull pancakes ?
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You could make every day creepy with this delight Dash appliance .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
Have you watched the John Wick trilogy this month ?
No ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
If you want to enjoy the ass-kicking adventures of the world ’ s most intense animal lover , you can buy all three movies packed into one meaty 4K Blu-Ray collection for just $ 23 .
All that ’ s required on your end is to clip the $ 7 coupon at Amazon .
This deal was originally published by Elizabeth Henges .

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

Friday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
It’s October 16, and we at Kinja Deals are READY for the weekend. In celebration, we are bringing you the top 10 deals of the day. Pretend you’re the next interior design cover girl with an 11-piece copper-clad Cuisinart cookware set. Channel your inner Rihanna with a virtual trip to Fenty Beauty’s sitewide sale. And, finally, embrace your working from home status with a new Zinus Soho 55" dining/office desk table.
If you’re still looking to score more savings, take a look at Friday’s best deals overall.
#1: soNy wh-1000xm4 Headphones
Sony’s new WH-1000XM4 headphones are leading the way in their noise-cancellation technology, alongside the gestures that come with these new models. They were down to $298 during Prime Day, but Newegg is one-upping with a $284 sticker price today, minus the bonus gift card Amazon offered.
They will pause the track once it detects you’re speaking, and will also switch off the noise-cancellation when a hand is put on the right-cup. They feature fantastic sound and are able to be paired for up to two devices, so you can switch between your phone and your tablet with ease.
This deal was originally published by Daryl Baxter.
#2: Mario kart live: Home Circuit
While I may be a bit too old to play an AR toys-to-life Mario Kart game, the Nintendo kid in me is ecstatic it exists. Mario Kart is such a meaningful part of my life I almost skipped my high school graduation to play Mario Kart 8 for Wii U the day it came out. Hell, I bought a Wii U for that game and still don’t regret it. Now you can share your love for Mario Kart with your little ones, complete with real-life courses they can customize around the house, in Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. On-screen and off, karts are affected by environmental damage. Run into a mushroom and watch as toy Mario soars past his big bro. Get hit by a shell and real-life Mario will slow down as he does in the game.
Back in stock at Best Buy, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is a novelty you’ll want to experience, and it comes out today for Nintendo Switch. As pre-orders were largely out of stock at most retailers for a while now, it comes a surprise it’s available at Best Buy on day one. But don’t miss out and grab a set while you still can. You never know when it’ll sell out yet again.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#3: Fenty beauty sitewide sale
Stack up on beauty products at the Fenty Friends and Family sale. You’ll get 25% off items, with an additional 10% off with the code EXTRA10. What are you waiting for? The deal lasts from now until 10/19. My math may be a little off, I’m a writer, not a mathematician, but here are some of my faves:
This article was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#4: Kn95 masks
I’m so proud of you for still wearing a mask, it’s super cool of you. But do you need an upgrade or maybe something a little more heavy-duty? Or maybe you just want to put your mind at ease with something a smidge more protective? Grab 48 of the KN95 masks from SideDeal right now for just $29.
These are industry-standard which means they are supposed to filter 95 percent of particles. That is just about as good as you can get. So the mask obviously doesn’t completely eliminate the risk of catching or spreading something but if you wear it correctly it still drastically reduces the likelihood. These are also great if you’ve got severe allergies or asthma and protect against pollen, dander, and whatnot. The KN-95 isn’t made for clinical environments not that you’re performing surgery with these but they will definitely protect you and others against what is currently out there. Not all heroes wear capes, but they do wear masks. So thank you.
If you’ve read a few of our pieces on SideDeal before and you like what you’ve seen they offer a $5 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many. Otherwise, it’s a flat rate of $8.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#5: 11-piece cuisinart cookware
Let’s get cooking with an 11-piece copper-clad Cuisinart cookware set. Now, say that three times fast and head to MorningSave if you want a set. Down to $249, this tri-ply cookware includes three layers of metal, including stainless steel innards for evenly-heated, nonstick cooking. The package includes the following pieces, each accompanied by its respective lid:
1x 10-inch skillet
1x 1.5 Qt Saucepan with Cover
1x 2.5 Qt Saucepan with Cover
1x 3.5 Qt saute pan with helper handle and cover
1x 4 Qt Casserole with Cover
1x 6 Qt Stockpot with cover
MorningSave has all this classy-looking stuff for $250.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#6: Dining table/dEsk combo
As exhaustively chronicled in a lengthy blog post I finished writing last week, my wife and I recently decided to move some things around in our apartment to conserve space. When we first arranged the place, neither of us expected to be working from home for 6+ months, and now that it’s looking more like a year and a half to 2 years, well, downsizing furniture seemed like the right place to start in order to maintain sanity. You can do the same with the Zinus Soho 55" dining table, which conveniently doubles as a computer desk, in case you want to work where you eat, as many of us do to reduce clutter.
Down to $60, from the usual $121, it’s more than 50% off and comes in three finishes, including Espresso, Natural, and White. Seeing as it was listed at full price no more than a day ago, the cost is bound to jump back up. The rectangular shape makes it suitable for family dinners or small gatherings with friends while the compact-ish 55" length prevents it from taking up too much space, assuming it’s placed against the wall or in a less cramped location.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#7: Samsung cube air purifier
Cleaning everything is pretty important right now. Our hands, face masks, doorknobs, and every other surface we touch. We might not think about cleaning the air though. Considering how COVID-19 is spread I’m surprised purifiers aren’t flying off the shelves. I have seen a few restaurants that have opened their doors have invested in air purifiers. I say if you find a good one go for it. Samsung’s Cube Air Purifier is $150 off currently and is one of the most solid ones on the market.
My roommate and I actually have an AirSoap and I can tell you it really does feel different in the living room. The Cube Air Purifier has a triple layer HEPA filtration system which is incredibly helpful if you have a few pets, which we do in our home. This will help clear dander, dust, allergens, and will even deodorize. Most of these run super quiet even while putting out a really calming and cool draft. You can connect this purifier to your Alexa or Google Assistant for easy voice control. The digital panel display is simple to read and understand. The filter lasts up to one year before needing to be changed which is definitely one of the longest use ones I have seen. This is a great investment for a more comfortable house and a safer living environment.
This item will ship for free.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#8: Dyson animal upright vacuum
A spotless space is something we all strive for especially in these new times of being ultra-clean and hyper away of sanitizing. And if you’re going to buy a new vacuum you want the best, that’s Dyson and everyone knows it. Today only take $80 off the Ball Animal 2 MultiFloor Upright Vacuum at Newegg.
This Dyson Ball Upright Vacuum destroys dust and mitigates messes in seconds with precision. This is the vacuum for your house if you’ve got some very sheddy furbabies. Cyclonic tech and reusable cloth filter clean every spot of your home with ease without losing any suction power. It has no problem tackling carpets, bare floors, stairs, and any other tough-to-clean area because it’s got a 35' cord. It’s bagless and the hygienic dust cup has to be emptied a lot less than the average vacuum saving you time and energy. With the washable HEPA filter not only do you help the environment outside your home by being able to reuse it for three months, but you also do the same on the inside of your humble abode. Painless to maneuver, effortless to clean, and all with the power and promise of a Dyson for substantially less money. Win-win.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#9: Dash mini waffle maker skull edition
They definitely started putting out Halloween candy where I live in August, so it’s felt like we’ve been preparing for months. Halloween is one of the best holidays and it’s going to be very different this year. As September is just Halloween Eve I know I’ve already begun decorating, eating everything pumpkin flavored, and prepping for horror movie marathons. It’s time to get into the spooky season. Grab a box of pumpkin pancake mix and start whipping up little skulls for a deviously and delicious meal. Dash’s Mini Waffle Maker Black Skull Edition is just $16 right now.
We’ve had a few of Dash’s products on the site before and they always see to do well. Make four inch scary skulls with this maker in minutes. It’s small and lightweight so you don’t need to worry about counter space. It’s easy to use and clean and heats up pretty darn fast. You’ll get a one-year warranty and a recipe book, because what just make skull pancakes?! You could make every day creepy with this delight Dash appliance.
Prime members enjoy one-day shipping.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#10: john wick trilogy 4k blu-ray
Have you watched the John Wick trilogy this month? No? Then what are you doing with yourself? If you want to enjoy the ass-kicking adventures of the world’s most intense animal lover, you can buy all three movies packed into one meaty 4K Blu-Ray collection for just $23. All that’s required on your end is to clip the $7 coupon at Amazon.
This deal was originally published by Elizabeth Henges.