theroot--2020-10-26--The 10 Best Deals of October 26, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of October 26, 2020

It ’ s October 26 , and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals of the day .
Experience a little rest and relaxation with new Wayfair candles .
Take care of your fur baby and the planet ’ s future by buying some compostable doggie poop bags .
And upgrade your iPhone buy grabbing a new Totallee iPhone Case .
If you ’ re still looking to snag some deals , take a look at Monday ’ s best deals overall .
Have you bought or are you thinking about buying an iPhone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ variants ?
Well you better wrap that shit up because no one is exempt from accidental drops , not to mention the natural wear and tear that comes with ordinary use over time .
That ’ s why Totallee is offering Kinja Deals readers an exclusive 25 % off its whole catalog of iPhone cases—including those designed specifically for Apple ’ s latest—using the promo code KINJA25NOW .
Known for its super thin , “ almost invisible ” phone cases , Totallee was dubbed “ the best super thin case we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the best iPhone X/XS-era cases .
In his iPhone 12 accessories guide , our own Daryl Baxter called Totallee ’ s colorful iPhone 12 outfits “ well-made and at a great price if you ’ d like something other than from Apple.
” While the staggered iPhone 12 launch is admittedly confusing , our handy pre-order guide should tell you everything you need to know about buying the recently released iPhone 12 and 12 Pro as well as the upcoming iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max .
In addition to the iPhone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cases made for older iPhone models as well , from the iPhone 7 all the way up to the 12 Pro Max .
This deal ends November 1 , meaning non-case havers should take advantage before it ’ s too late .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
It ’ s mask-wearing season , and MQDirect has come through for us once again with a steep discount on “ FDA and CE approved ” KN95 face masks .
While I ’ ve yet to pull the trigger on any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the company claims “ at least 95 percent filtration efficiency ” and a full five layers of protection .
Like most disposable face masks , these face masks feature two straps—one for each ear—and the CDC recommends throwing ‘ em out after 2-3 uses .
“ If used for extensive periods of time , ” the listing on the MQDirect site reads , “ handle with proper care and apply disinfecting procedures.
” To stave off irritable skin conditions , such as “ mask-ne , ” or mask acne , that often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company claims its masks forego a woven fabric design in favor of a non-woven interior fabric .
Though it says its KN95s are “ compatible with eye wear protection and face shields , ” I wouldn ’ t bank on total fog elimination for glasses wearers like myself .
But who can say for sure !
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All I know is these masks are driving a hard bargain , starting at $ 10 for a 20-pack or $ 15 for 50 , all the way up to $ 1,500 for 10,000 using our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re not so optimistic about the outcome of the presidential election and don ’ t trust our current administration to help “ flatten the curve ” any time soon .
If you ’ ve purchased a pack ‘ o KN95 masks , either from a Kinja Deal , or from MQ Direct itself , sound off with your impressions in the comments below .
I ’ m curious to see how the quality stacks up to its competitors , in case you ’ re finding better deals on masks elsewhere we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was originally published by Gabe Carey .
Hello , hi , the great toilet paper shortage of 2020 sucked .
Whenever America ’ s recklessness forces us back into extreme quarantine , don ’ t be among the walking dead whose taste buds seemingly traded brains for thin perforated butt wipers .
With a $ 50 bidet ( $ 30 off with promo code K87BL9QA ) , your tissue stash will last a lot longer , and your private parts will never feel cleaner .
This bidet has two different adjustable nozzles that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure , and its elongated shape allows for a neat installation on most toilets .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
Candles are great for decoration , can help set a mood , or even just lighten a living area ( pun intended ) .
For the next two days , Wayfair has several on a deep discount that are both flameless and have wicks ready to be lit .
Either way , both burn bright and are under $ 25 .
The absolute classic of all candles .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a burning item .
The cream color blends in with any room or setting and is somehow both calming and a little spooky in a dim or dark space .
This 3-piece set is 41 % off ( $ 19 ) and is the perfect set for any area .
You never have to worry about leaving these on overnight because they ’ re flameless .
They do come with batteries .
If you do love a good scented candle it ’ s still pumpkins time to shine .
This pumpkin shortbread soy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M. Baker will conjure all the nostalgic vibes of fall leaves and pies cooling for the holidays .
It ’ s a 14-ounce candle in vibrant orange glass with a retro apothecary look .
This candle features two cotton wicks for an even burn over about 60 hours .
Witches this is the bulk deal you ’ re looking for .
You can be the one to light the black flame candle in this pack of 12 black straight taper candles ( $ 15 ) .
They ’ re 45 % off and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Zest Candle has a few colors on sale but these black ones are fetching and really let you ride the Halloween motif all year long .
Who says you can only be goth in October ?
Free shipping on all orders over $ 35 .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
You ’ ve already cleaned your home three times over with all the free time you ’ ve gained , I ’ m sure , and if you ’ re anything like Jolie , you ’ ve also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At this point , any further efforts to clean can only be seen as a desperate , cryptic cry for some sort of help .
After you ’ ve resolved your internal conflict and made a full return to normalcy , let someone else do the job .
It could be your kids , but not all of us have them , and barring expensive nanny care , a eufy RoboVac just might be the next best thing .
The BoostIQ RoboVac 11S packs a lot of suction power for just $ 150 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the $ 40 coupon and use promo code eufySlim1 to take advantage .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
With news that we may not see many significant updates for the galactic dogfighting game Star Wars : Squadrons , we don ’ t blame you if you ’ ve been holding out for a discount .
With a fun multiplayer but short campaign , the game is already appropriately priced at $ 40 out of the light year gate , but it falls another 25 % at Amazon to $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get a digital code redeemable on either Steam or Origin .
Like the PS4 version , PC players get the best immersion possible with support for VR and HOTAS flight sticks .
The entire game is playable in that perspective , so strap into your favorite aerial cockpit from the Star Wars universe and take off at you earliest convenience .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
Many understandably jumped at the chance to play Final Fantasy VII Remake the day it came out , and I ’ d say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then .
If you ’ ve been holding out and Ghost of Tsushima hasn ’ t completely eaten up your gaming hours , it ’ s time to reunite with Cloud and the gang on PlayStation 4 .
Now you can do it for only $ 40 via Best Buy .
This decades-in-the-making reemergence doesn ‘ t embody the full Final Fantasy VII experience you remember from childhood , but it reintroduces us to a classic story featuring unforgettable characters with modern visuals and gameplay .
Part II of this episodic journey is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ll want to get caught up in case it miraculously drops within the next couple of years .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
Until Halloween treat yourself to something titillating in Honey Play Box ’ s stimulating BOGO sale .
For the next 5 days buy anything in their store and get your next goodie 50 % off .
The discount will come off of the lowest-priced item in your cart just use the code SPOOKY at checkout .
I will never get over how pretty Honey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this sale ) wand is .
It ’ s gorgeous and powerful like we all dream to be .
The sophisticated rose gold color shines just as much as it vibes .
With 3 speeds and 7 different patterns the soft head and flexible neck will groove right with ... well your grooves .
This will definitely be at the top of your list in no time .
Play with yourself or a friend in style with this wireless toy .
Just promise to clean it before and after .
And gents I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all .
The Taboo ( $ 25 in this sale ) is one of the top-rated masturbator cups .
It ’ s made from soft smooth silicone for a velvety realistic feel .
Made to mimic the inner structure of a lady cave this little toy brings a lot of simulation .
Easy to clean so no excuses not to .
Free shipping on all orders over $ 69 .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
If you ’ re looking into a PC upgrade soon , you ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for an MSI MPG gaming motherboard .
With a B550 chipset and AM4 socket , this motherboard is compatble with AMD Ryzen 3 chipsets , including the previous generation 3000-series and the newly launched 5000-series .
Normally $ 190 , Amazon has this one down to $ 160 , a great value for all it has .
Alongside support for AMD ’ s latest silicone , this motherboard packs a Wi-Fi 6 radio with Bluetooth , supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 , PCIe 4.0 , and up to 128GB of DDR4 memory .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs to support most typical builds .
Jump on this before we get anymore surprise motherboard shortages !
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
Everybody poops including your pups .
Whether you have a house full of canines or even just one you need doggie doo bags .
It shows you respect your neighbors and community when you curb your pooch .
Right now grab all the bags you need for cheap .
This bundle of 120 poop bags is just $ 10 , that ’ s 12 cents a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pooches on them and non-scented .
They are durable and leak-proof which is just as important .
You get 8 rolls and each roll has 15 baggies .
You can share those with your furry bestie ’ s other furry bestie .
This is a great deal for something you know you will use , probably a lot quicker than you think .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .

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

Monday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
It’s October 26, and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals of the day. Experience a little rest and relaxation with new Wayfair candles. Take care of your fur baby and the planet’s future by buying some compostable doggie poop bags. And upgrade your iPhone buy grabbing a new Totallee iPhone Case.
If you’re still looking to snag some deals, take a look at Monday’s best deals overall.
#1: Totallee iPhone 12 cases
Have you bought or are you thinking about buying an iPhone 12 or one of its three alternative variants? Well you better wrap that shit up because no one is exempt from accidental drops, not to mention the natural wear and tear that comes with ordinary use over time. That’s why Totallee is offering Kinja Deals readers an exclusive 25% off its whole catalog of iPhone cases—including those designed specifically for Apple’s latest—using the promo code KINJA25NOW.
Known for its super thin, “almost invisible” phone cases, Totallee was dubbed “the best super thin case we’ve found” by Wirecutter in its rundown of the best iPhone X/XS-era cases. In his iPhone 12 accessories guide, our own Daryl Baxter called Totallee’s colorful iPhone 12 outfits “well-made and at a great price if you’d like something other than from Apple.”
While the staggered iPhone 12 launch is admittedly confusing, our handy pre-order guide should tell you everything you need to know about buying the recently released iPhone 12 and 12 Pro as well as the upcoming iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max. In addition to the iPhone 12, this discount from Totallee applies to cases made for older iPhone models as well, from the iPhone 7 all the way up to the 12 Pro Max. This deal ends November 1, meaning non-case havers should take advantage before it’s too late.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#2: Kn95 face masks
It’s mask-wearing season, and MQDirect has come through for us once again with a steep discount on “FDA and CE approved” KN95 face masks. While I’ve yet to pull the trigger on any of these deals for myself so far, the company claims “at least 95 percent filtration efficiency” and a full five layers of protection. Like most disposable face masks, these face masks feature two straps—one for each ear—and the CDC recommends throwing ‘em out after 2-3 uses.
“If used for extensive periods of time,” the listing on the MQDirect site reads, “handle with proper care and apply disinfecting procedures.”
To stave off irritable skin conditions, such as “mask-ne,” or mask acne, that often result from prolonged mask usage, the company claims its masks forego a woven fabric design in favor of a non-woven interior fabric. Though it says its KN95s are “compatible with eye wear protection and face shields,” I wouldn’t bank on total fog elimination for glasses wearers like myself. But who can say for sure!? All I know is these masks are driving a hard bargain, starting at $10 for a 20-pack or $15 for 50, all the way up to $1,500 for 10,000 using our exclusive promo code KINJA50, in case you’re not so optimistic about the outcome of the presidential election and don’t trust our current administration to help “flatten the curve” any time soon.
If you’ve purchased a pack ‘o KN95 masks, either from a Kinja Deal, or from MQ Direct itself, sound off with your impressions in the comments below. I’m curious to see how the quality stacks up to its competitors, in case you’re finding better deals on masks elsewhere we might’ve overlooked.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#3: Dalmo bidet seat
Hello, hi, the great toilet paper shortage of 2020 sucked. Whenever America’s recklessness forces us back into extreme quarantine, don’t be among the walking dead whose taste buds seemingly traded brains for thin perforated butt wipers. With a $50 bidet ($30 off with promo code K87BL9QA), your tissue stash will last a lot longer, and your private parts will never feel cleaner. This bidet has two different adjustable nozzles that lets you change both angle and water pressure, and its elongated shape allows for a neat installation on most toilets.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#4: wayfair candles
Candles are great for decoration, can help set a mood, or even just lighten a living area (pun intended). For the next two days, Wayfair has several on a deep discount that are both flameless and have wicks ready to be lit. Either way, both burn bright and are under $25.
The absolute classic of all candles. The pillar candle is the penultimate look for a burning item. The cream color blends in with any room or setting and is somehow both calming and a little spooky in a dim or dark space. This 3-piece set is 41% off ($19) and is the perfect set for any area. You never have to worry about leaving these on overnight because they’re flameless. They do come with batteries.
If you do love a good scented candle it’s still pumpkins time to shine. This pumpkin shortbread soy wax candle ($15) from M. Baker will conjure all the nostalgic vibes of fall leaves and pies cooling for the holidays. It’s a 14-ounce candle in vibrant orange glass with a retro apothecary look. This candle features two cotton wicks for an even burn over about 60 hours.
Witches this is the bulk deal you’re looking for. You can be the one to light the black flame candle in this pack of 12 black straight taper candles ($15). They’re 45% off and are 100% hand-poured unscented paraffin wax. Zest Candle has a few colors on sale but these black ones are fetching and really let you ride the Halloween motif all year long. Who says you can only be goth in October?
Free shipping on all orders over $35.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#5: eufy robovac 11s
You’ve already cleaned your home three times over with all the free time you’ve gained, I’m sure, and if you’re anything like Jolie, you’ve also been rage cleaning, just because. At this point, any further efforts to clean can only be seen as a desperate, cryptic cry for some sort of help. After you’ve resolved your internal conflict and made a full return to normalcy, let someone else do the job. It could be your kids, but not all of us have them, and barring expensive nanny care, a eufy RoboVac just might be the next best thing. The BoostIQ RoboVac 11S packs a lot of suction power for just $150. You’ll need to clip the $40 coupon and use promo code eufySlim1 to take advantage.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#6: star wars: squadrons
With news that we may not see many significant updates for the galactic dogfighting game Star Wars: Squadrons, we don’t blame you if you’ve been holding out for a discount. With a fun multiplayer but short campaign, the game is already appropriately priced at $40 out of the light year gate, but it falls another 25% at Amazon to $30 on PC. You’ll get a digital code redeemable on either Steam or Origin.
Like the PS4 version, PC players get the best immersion possible with support for VR and HOTAS flight sticks. The entire game is playable in that perspective, so strap into your favorite aerial cockpit from the Star Wars universe and take off at you earliest convenience.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#7: final fantasy vii remake
Many understandably jumped at the chance to play Final Fantasy VII Remake the day it came out, and I’d say they got their money’s worth then. If you’ve been holding out and Ghost of Tsushima hasn’t completely eaten up your gaming hours, it’s time to reunite with Cloud and the gang on PlayStation 4. Now you can do it for only $40 via Best Buy.
This decades-in-the-making reemergence doesn‘t embody the full Final Fantasy VII experience you remember from childhood, but it reintroduces us to a classic story featuring unforgettable characters with modern visuals and gameplay. Part II of this episodic journey is in the works, too, so you’ll want to get caught up in case it miraculously drops within the next couple of years.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#8: honey play box bogo
Until Halloween treat yourself to something titillating in Honey Play Box’s stimulating BOGO sale. For the next 5 days buy anything in their store and get your next goodie 50% off. The discount will come off of the lowest-priced item in your cart just use the code SPOOKY at checkout.
I will never get over how pretty Honey’s classic ($39 in this sale) wand is. It’s gorgeous and powerful like we all dream to be. The sophisticated rose gold color shines just as much as it vibes. With 3 speeds and 7 different patterns the soft head and flexible neck will groove right with...well your grooves. This will definitely be at the top of your list in no time. Play with yourself or a friend in style with this wireless toy. Just promise to clean it before and after.
And gents I didn’t forget about y’all. The Taboo ($25 in this sale) is one of the top-rated masturbator cups. It’s made from soft smooth silicone for a velvety realistic feel. Made to mimic the inner structure of a lady cave this little toy brings a lot of simulation. Easy to clean so no excuses not to.
Free shipping on all orders over $69.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#9: Msi b550 motherboard
If you’re looking into a PC upgrade soon, you’ll want to consider jumping on this deal for an MSI MPG gaming motherboard. With a B550 chipset and AM4 socket, this motherboard is compatble with AMD Ryzen 3 chipsets, including the previous generation 3000-series and the newly launched 5000-series. Normally $190, Amazon has this one down to $160, a great value for all it has.
Alongside support for AMD’s latest silicone, this motherboard packs a Wi-Fi 6 radio with Bluetooth, supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0, and up to 128GB of DDR4 memory. It This ATX-sized board has all it needs to support most typical builds. Jump on this before we get anymore surprise motherboard shortages!
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#10: Doggie poop bags
Everybody poops including your pups. Whether you have a house full of canines or even just one you need doggie doo bags. It shows you respect your neighbors and community when you curb your pooch. Right now grab all the bags you need for cheap. This bundle of 120 poop bags is just $10, that’s 12 cents a bag. The bags have sweet little pooches on them and non-scented. They are durable and leak-proof which is just as important. You get 8 rolls and each roll has 15 baggies. You can share those with your furry bestie’s other furry bestie. This is a great deal for something you know you will use, probably a lot quicker than you think.
Prime members enjoy free one-day shipping.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.


theroot--2020-10-26--What's the Best Bidet?

What's the Best Bidet?

Heeeeeeeeyyy sooooo ... not being able to find any tissue earlier this year really bummed me out .
Shit suddenly hit the fan with the pandemic and people absolutely lost it .
And by it , I mean their shit—so much so that they bought up toilet paper by the buttload .
Here ’ s the thing : I not only work from home , but I ’ ve also spent a lot of my non-work hours sitting at home to dodge the ongoing biothreat and all its associated annoyances .
I ’ m still trying to figure out why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they could treat their fecal-coated anuses with a steamy stream of water from the shower immediately after loosing their bowels , but hey , I ’ m no gastroenterologist or anything !
Butt here ’ s the other thing : not everyone can take a quick shower on demand , and so , bidets are a thing , and they are lovely .
It ’ s not the wisest purchase for those traumatized by the dreaded ass splash of doom ( you know what I ’ m talking about ) , but if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you ’ ll wonder how you ever made it through life without one .
Bidets come in a variety of forms , both manual and electric , and you can buy them either standalone or as an attachment for your existing toilet seat .
Each boasts unique quirks that make all the difference in getting you squeaky clean and devoid of brown sheens .
Clearly I ’ m having too much fun writing this , so let ’ s just drop a load of bidet recommendations down in the comments section .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ doo : 1 ) Your nomination should contain the name of a specific bidet—additive or standalone—why you think it ’ s the best , a link where it can be purchased , and an image .
2 ) You can nominate multiple products , but please put each one in a separate comment .

Quentyn Kennemer on Co-op, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Heeeeeeeeyyy sooooo ... not being able to find any tissue earlier this year really bummed me out. Shit suddenly hit the fan with the pandemic and people absolutely lost it. And by it, I mean their shit—so much so that they bought up toilet paper by the buttload.
Here’s the thing: I not only work from home, but I’ve also spent a lot of my non-work hours sitting at home to dodge the ongoing biothreat and all its associated annoyances. I’m still trying to figure out why no one else could figure out that they could treat their fecal-coated anuses with a steamy stream of water from the shower immediately after loosing their bowels, but hey, I’m no gastroenterologist or anything!
Butt here’s the other thing: not everyone can take a quick shower on demand, and so, bidets are a thing, and they are lovely. It’s not the wisest purchase for those traumatized by the dreaded ass splash of doom (you know what I’m talking about), but if you can get past the uncomfortable feeling, you’ll wonder how you ever made it through life without one.
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Bidets come in a variety of forms, both manual and electric, and you can buy them either standalone or as an attachment for your existing toilet seat. Each boasts unique quirks that make all the difference in getting you squeaky clean and devoid of brown sheens.
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Clearly I’m having too much fun writing this, so let’s just drop a load of bidet recommendations down in the comments section. Here’s how to doo the doo:


theroot--2020-10-26--Relax, Relate, Release Because Debbie Allen Is Directing A Different World for 'Zoom Where It Happen

Relax, Relate, Release Because Debbie Allen Is Directing A Different World for 'Zoom Where It Happens'

The theme song for the beloved HBCU-based series A Different World notes that “ it ’ s a different world than where you come from !
” That lyric couldn ’ t be truer than in 2020 , where our “ different world ” consists of virtual events in lieu of in-person events .
On Sunday , it was announced that the next installment of the popular “ Zoom Where It Happens ” series will feature a virtual table reading of A Different World , directed by Debbie Allen !
The event will star Tessa Thompson , Yara Shahidi , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Anatomy ) , Oswin Benjamin ( The Forty-Year-Old Version ) , and Lil ’ Yachty .
This will be the sixth and final installment of the Zoom-based series , which was created by Black women artists to raise awareness and activation regarding voting rights .
More info from the press release sent to The Root : The episode will re-imagine the classic show “ A Different World ” with Allen co-starring , Emmy nominee Stephanie Allain producing and Shahidi serving as host .
In Tuesday ’ s episode of “ Zoom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play Kinu , McCreary will portray Whitley , Reid will play Freddie and Jaleesa , Allen will depict Adele , Benjamin will assume the role of Dwayne Wayne , and Lil Yachty will appear as Ron .
The production team of this series includes Thompson , Ryan Bathe , Aisha Hinds , Cynthia Erivo , Kerry Washington , Rashida Jones , Stefanie and Quentin James , Latanya Richardson-Jackson , Channing Dungey , Karen Richardson , Issa Rae and Ava DuVernay .
I particularly love how Shahidi is hosting as she knows a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sitcom about college life with Grown-ish ( honestly , I did initially think she would portray Denise Huxtable when I saw her name , but I see they ’ re aiming for later on in the series ) .
This year actually marks the 33rd anniversary of A Different World ’ s ( a spinoff from The Cosby Show ) debut .
Fun Fact—in my recent interview with Allen ( more on that soon ! )
, she teased that she was set to direct something for the anniversary , but didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and two together—I know !
Zoom Where It Happens : A Different World will premiere Tuesday , Oct. 27 at 6:00 p.m. PST / 9:00 p.m. EST on Zoom .
You can register for the event here .

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

The theme song for the beloved HBCU-based series A Different World notes that “it’s a different world than where you come from!” That lyric couldn’t be truer than in 2020, where our “different world” consists of virtual events in lieu of in-person events.
On Sunday, it was announced that the next installment of the popular “Zoom Where It Happens” series will feature a virtual table reading of A Different World, directed by Debbie Allen! The event will star Tessa Thompson, Yara Shahidi, Storm Reid, Kelly McCreary (Grey’s Anatomy), Oswin Benjamin (The Forty-Year-Old Version), and Lil’ Yachty. This will be the sixth and final installment of the Zoom-based series, which was created by Black women artists to raise awareness and activation regarding voting rights.
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More info from the press release sent to The Root:
The episode will re-imagine the classic show “A Different World” with Allen co-starring, Emmy nominee Stephanie Allain producing and Shahidi serving as host. In Tuesday’s episode of “Zoom Where It Happens,” Thompson will play Kinu, McCreary will portray Whitley, Reid will play Freddie and Jaleesa, Allen will depict Adele, Benjamin will assume the role of Dwayne Wayne, and Lil Yachty will appear as Ron. The production team of this series includes Thompson, Ryan Bathe, Aisha Hinds, Cynthia Erivo, Kerry Washington, Rashida Jones, Stefanie and Quentin James, Latanya Richardson-Jackson, Channing Dungey, Karen Richardson, Issa Rae and Ava DuVernay.
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I particularly love how Shahidi is hosting as she knows a little thing or two about starring in a sitcom about college life with Grown-ish (honestly, I did initially think she would portray Denise Huxtable when I saw her name, but I see they’re aiming for later on in the series). This year actually marks the 33rd anniversary of A Different World’s (a spinoff from The Cosby Show) debut. Fun Fact—in my recent interview with Allen (more on that soon!), she teased that she was set to direct something for the anniversary, but didn’t go into specifics. Now—putting two and two together—I know!
Zoom Where It Happens: A Different World will premiere Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6:00 p.m. PST / 9:00 p.m. EST on Zoom. You can register for the event here.
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Update: 10/27/2020, 6:03 p.m. ET: There have been additional cast members added to the lineup.
From the press release sent to The Root:
Actress Dawnn Lewis (who originally played Jaleesa in “A Different World” and wrote the theme song) Actress Xosha Roquemore Actor Vince Swann Actor Norm “Thump” Nixon
It looks like there are some casting changes as well, in terms of which actor is reading for which role. According to the press release, “Kelly McCreary will portray Whitley, Reid will play Freddie, Roquemore will play Kinu and Jaleesa, Lewis will depict Adele, Swann will assume the role of Dwayne Wayne, Lil Yachty will appear as Ron, Benjamin will portray Mr. Gaines, and Nixon will play Matthew.” Thompson will remain on the production team for the episode.
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Upon the initial news release, there were critiques on Twitter in regards to the display of colorism in the casting (which, I have to admit was immediately noticeable and I did pause a bit at Reid portraying Jaleesa, particularly).
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So, it looks like the team heard the feedback and that was taken into account. It’s certainly important to always be mindful of this type of erasure.


theroot--2020-10-26--Marvel Studios Is Seeking Black Writers for Blade, Starring Mahershala Ali

Last summer , Marvel Studios announced the lead of its upcoming Blade reboot and everyone collectively lost their shit with excitement because that person is Mahershala Ali .
According to some insider sources , Blade is expected to premiere sometime in the fall of 2022 , but with coronavirus-based delays , who knows if that ’ s solid .
For now , though , the exciting thing is that Marvel Studios is reportedly searching for Black writers to join the film ’ s crew .
You read that right—not just writers , Black writers .
I said what I said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Interestingly enough , this blurb was part of a larger piece by The Hollywood Reporter , which examined a growing trend in making sure talent behind-the-scenes reflects the characters portrayed on-screen in race and ethnicity .
When we talk about diversity in Hollywood , it ’ s always important to expand the conversation so that we ’ re not only talking about on-screen talent .
This year , Hollywood is seemingly experiencing a “ reckoning , ” so now ’ s the time to seriously discuss it ?
I guess .
Holler at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where we see it reflected in the credits or the visual evidence of the writers ’ rooms .
Something !
“ I have seen an increased commitment and desire for directors and writers to have something in connection with the potential project , ” ICM literary agent Ava Greenfield told THR .
“ If , for example , the story is centered on Black woman , there is an initial commitment from buyers to find a Black female director or writer for this project .
It comes from this understanding that there has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a writer or a director.
” Greenfield represents Black filmmakers such as Matthew A. Cherry ( Hair Love ) and Regina King ( One Night In Miami ) .
“ As they start to make this outreach , studios are finding that people of color have interest in telling all kinds of stories , ” Greenfield continued .
“ It ’ s not necessarily just telling stories featuring trauma onscreen .
Black people are also interested in comic books , in superheroes , in interesting histories of Black people as a whole.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
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You mean to tell me when studios actually actively reach out to creators of color instead of the usual presumptive condescension ( and outright lies ) , they ’ re finding that creators of color have a breadth of ideas and imagination that could ultimately fare better for the Hollywood industry ?
Shut the front door wide open !
So , like I said—give me a ring when we see tangible results and not lip service .
Have your people call my people .
As far as Blade goes , Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suitable Black writers who could easily take up this job ( with some writers shooting their own shots ! )
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And hell , there ’ s also nothing wrong with giving an emerging Black writer a chance ( of a lifetime ) , too .
We ’ ll see how it goes !

Last summer, Marvel Studios announced the lead of its upcoming Blade reboot and everyone collectively lost their shit with excitement because that person is Mahershala Ali.
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According to some insider sources, Blade is expected to premiere sometime in the fall of 2022, but with coronavirus-based delays, who knows if that’s solid. For now, though, the exciting thing is that Marvel Studios is reportedly searching for Black writers to join the film’s crew. You read that right—not just writers, Black writers. I said what I said; you read what you read.
Interestingly enough, this blurb was part of a larger piece by The Hollywood Reporter, which examined a growing trend in making sure talent behind-the-scenes reflects the characters portrayed on-screen in race and ethnicity. When we talk about diversity in Hollywood, it’s always important to expand the conversation so that we’re not only talking about on-screen talent. This year, Hollywood is seemingly experiencing a “reckoning,” so now’s the time to seriously discuss it? I guess. Holler at me when the discussions become serious enough where we see it reflected in the credits or the visual evidence of the writers’ rooms. Something!
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“I have seen an increased commitment and desire for directors and writers to have something in connection with the potential project,” ICM literary agent Ava Greenfield told THR. “If, for example, the story is centered on Black woman, there is an initial commitment from buyers to find a Black female director or writer for this project. It comes from this understanding that there has to be a connection to the material by a writer or a director.” Greenfield represents Black filmmakers such as Matthew A. Cherry (Hair Love) and Regina King (One Night In Miami).
“As they start to make this outreach, studios are finding that people of color have interest in telling all kinds of stories,” Greenfield continued. “It’s not necessarily just telling stories featuring trauma onscreen. Black people are also interested in comic books, in superheroes, in interesting histories of Black people as a whole.”
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Wait! Sound the alarms!!! You mean to tell me when studios actually actively reach out to creators of color instead of the usual presumptive condescension (and outright lies), they’re finding that creators of color have a breadth of ideas and imagination that could ultimately fare better for the Hollywood industry? Shut the front door wide open!
So, like I said—give me a ring when we see tangible results and not lip service. Have your people call my people. As far as Blade goes, Black Twitter already provided plenty of notable and suitable Black writers who could easily take up this job (with some writers shooting their own shots!).
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And hell, there’s also nothing wrong with giving an emerging Black writer a chance (of a lifetime), too. We’ll see how it goes!


theroot--2020-10-26--FBI Fails to Release Report Detailing White Supremacist Terror Threat. Some Blame the White House

White supremacists are America ’ s greatest terror threat .
The Department of Homeland Security has said as much , and the FBI ’ s Counterterrorism Division has also admitted it .
But this year , the FBI is late in fulfilling its legal obligation to release a report detailing the extent of white supremacist terrorism and other domestic terrorism happening in the U.S .
Some officials are afraid that the failure to release this report is meant to protect the current administration by waiting until after the upcoming election to do what is required .
In June , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compiling a wealth of currently unavailable data on domestic terrorism , a category that includes white supremacist violence .
The most recent National Defense Authorization Act ( NDAA ) requires the FBI , in accord with Department of Homeland Security and consultation with the Office of Director of National Intelligence , specify not only known acts of domestic terrorism , but “ ideologies relating to domestic terrorism , ” and what the FBI and its partners are doing to combat it all .
Yet the FBI is over four months late .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as terrorism , suspicion is building that the FBI , whose director Christopher Wray is on the outs with Trump , will keep the public from seeing the scope of its premier terror threat before an election that may feature violence emerging from it .
“ I would hate to think that they are reacting to President Trump ’ s machinations about his dislike for senior leadership in the FBI , ” Rep. Bennie Thompson ( D-Miss . )
, who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee , told The Daily Beast .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewed favorably by this administration .
That , I think , precipitates the report not being released by Nov. 3.
” How sad would it be if the FBI was keeping the American people in the dark regarding the right-wing terrorism we ’ re facing , just so the man-child-in-chief currently occupying the Oval Office won ’ t feel called out while he spews nonsense about Antifa , Black Lives Matter and foreign brown people being the greater threats ?
Thompson continued saying that the public “ needs to know who the real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on the FBI ’ s intelligence , really are .
I think [ Wray ] understands that if he wades too far in the water around this subject , he might drown , or get fired , to be honest.
” The FBI conceded that it is late in releasing the report , but said it isn ’ t stalling to protect Trump and that it ’ s the pandemic that has actually caused the delay .
“ The report referenced is a joint product in coordination with ODNI and DHS , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beast in a statement .
“ NDAA language breaks the report into two parts .
Due to limitations caused by COVID-19 , Part 1 of the report is in the interagency review process .
Part 2 is still being drafted .
The FBI is committed to continuing with ODNI and DHS on the report and meeting NDAA requirements.
” Former DHS chief of staff Miles Taylor told the Daily Beast that Wray—who testified to the House Homeland Security Committee that white supremacist violence is “ the biggest chunk ” of domestic terrorism— “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the field ” to covering white supremacist terrorist threats even in 2018 when the FBI still officially considered far-right extremism “ the lowest priority ” for counterterrorism intelligence .
But despite the recent revelation that white supremacists and far-right extremist groups are dominating the domestic terrorism game , Taylor said that “ the bottom line from the White House was they didn ’ t want us to talk about domestic terrorism because they worried that if we talked about right-wing extremism , we would alienate many of the president ’ s supporters.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for counterterrorism at the DHS , called it a “ lack of prioritization ” rather than an outright refusal by the Trump administration to acknowledge the true threat .
More from the Daily Beast : The FBI official told The Daily Beast that in fiscal 2019 , it arrested 107 “ domestic terrorism investigation subjects , ” without specifying how many were white supremacists , and 121 international terrorism subjects .
“ However , for the previous two fiscal years , the FBI arrested more subjects of domestic terrorism investigations than international terrorism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The disconnect between the white terror threat and its characterization sparked the requirement in the NDAA for the FBI to compile its domestic-terrorism report .
Last month , Wray revealed that the FBI now had over 1,000 domestic terrorism investigations open—but he didn ’ t specify how many focus on white supremacist or far-right terrorism , two overlapping but distinct categories .
Still , Neumann and Taylor considered the broader problem not to come from the Hoover Building , but the White House .
“ There was never a moment where someone came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talk about white supremacy .
I was waiting for it .
I expected it .
No one told us that , though , ” Neumann said .
“ Rather than trying to suppress us , they weren ’ t taking what we were doing and prioritizing it .
It was the lack of prioritization and the lack of the president saying this is a concern .
It wasn ’ t an intentional or obvious suppression , but a lack of prioritization.
” Whether the White House simply has its priorities wrong or is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terrorism , the fact remains that the people deserve to know the truth .
It ’ s unclear whether the FBI has released any information as to when the report will be released .

White supremacists are America’s greatest terror threat. The Department of Homeland Security has said as much, and the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division has also admitted it. But this year, the FBI is late in fulfilling its legal obligation to release a report detailing the extent of white supremacist terrorism and other domestic terrorism happening in the U.S. Some officials are afraid that the failure to release this report is meant to protect the current administration by waiting until after the upcoming election to do what is required.
From the Daily Beast:
In June, the bureau was supposed to release a report compiling a wealth of currently unavailable data on domestic terrorism, a category that includes white supremacist violence. The most recent National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requires the FBI, in accord with Department of Homeland Security and consultation with the Office of Director of National Intelligence, specify not only known acts of domestic terrorism, but “ideologies relating to domestic terrorism,” and what the FBI and its partners are doing to combat it all. Yet the FBI is over four months late. While President Trump falsely portrays left-wing property damage as terrorism, suspicion is building that the FBI, whose director Christopher Wray is on the outs with Trump, will keep the public from seeing the scope of its premier terror threat before an election that may feature violence emerging from it.
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“I would hate to think that they are reacting to President Trump’s machinations about his dislike for senior leadership in the FBI,” Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee, told The Daily Beast. “This report probably would not be viewed favorably by this administration. That, I think, precipitates the report not being released by Nov. 3.”
How sad would it be if the FBI was keeping the American people in the dark regarding the right-wing terrorism we’re facing, just so the man-child-in-chief currently occupying the Oval Office won’t feel called out while he spews nonsense about Antifa, Black Lives Matter and foreign brown people being the greater threats?
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Thompson continued saying that the public “needs to know who the real, documented terrorists in this country, based on the FBI’s intelligence, really are. I think [Wray] understands that if he wades too far in the water around this subject, he might drown, or get fired, to be honest.”
The FBI conceded that it is late in releasing the report, but said it isn’t stalling to protect Trump and that it’s the pandemic that has actually caused the delay.
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“The report referenced is a joint product in coordination with ODNI and DHS,” an FBI official told the Daily Beast in a statement. “NDAA language breaks the report into two parts. Due to limitations caused by COVID-19, Part 1 of the report is in the interagency review process. Part 2 is still being drafted. The FBI is committed to continuing with ODNI and DHS on the report and meeting NDAA requirements.”
Former DHS chief of staff Miles Taylor told the Daily Beast that Wray—who testified to the House Homeland Security Committee that white supremacist violence is “the biggest chunk” of domestic terrorism—“dedicated more and more people out in the field” to covering white supremacist terrorist threats even in 2018 when the FBI still officially considered far-right extremism “the lowest priority” for counterterrorism intelligence.
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But despite the recent revelation that white supremacists and far-right extremist groups are dominating the domestic terrorism game, Taylor said that “the bottom line from the White House was they didn’t want us to talk about domestic terrorism because they worried that if we talked about right-wing extremism, we would alienate many of the president’s supporters.”
Elizabeth Neumann, a former assistant secretary for counterterrorism at the DHS, called it a “lack of prioritization” rather than an outright refusal by the Trump administration to acknowledge the true threat.
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More from the Daily Beast:
The FBI official told The Daily Beast that in fiscal 2019, it arrested 107 “domestic terrorism investigation subjects,” without specifying how many were white supremacists, and 121 international terrorism subjects. “However, for the previous two fiscal years, the FBI arrested more subjects of domestic terrorism investigations than international terrorism,” the FBI official said. The disconnect between the white terror threat and its characterization sparked the requirement in the NDAA for the FBI to compile its domestic-terrorism report. Last month, Wray revealed that the FBI now had over 1,000 domestic terrorism investigations open—but he didn’t specify how many focus on white supremacist or far-right terrorism, two overlapping but distinct categories. Still, Neumann and Taylor considered the broader problem not to come from the Hoover Building, but the White House. “There was never a moment where someone came and told us we can’t talk about white supremacy. I was waiting for it. I expected it. No one told us that, though,” Neumann said. “Rather than trying to suppress us, they weren’t taking what we were doing and prioritizing it. It was the lack of prioritization and the lack of the president saying this is a concern. It wasn’t an intentional or obvious suppression, but a lack of prioritization.”
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Whether the White House simply has its priorities wrong or is actively ignoring the threat of white supremacist terrorism, the fact remains that the people deserve to know the truth. It’s unclear whether the FBI has released any information as to when the report will be released.


theroot--2020-10-26--For the Next 2 Days Grab All the Candles Your Heart Desires for No More Than $25 at Wayfair

Candles are great for decoration , can help set a mood , or even just lighten a living area ( pun in tended ) .
For the next two days , Wayfair has several on a deep discount that are both flameless and have wi cks ready to be lit .
Either way , both burn bright and are under $ 25 .
The absolute classic of all candles .
The pillar candle is the penultimate look for a burning item .
The cream color blends in with any room or setting and is somehow both calming and a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This 3-piece set is 41 % off ( $ 19 ) and is the perfect set for any area .
You never have to worry about leaving these on overnight because they ’ re flameless .
They do come with batteries .
I f you do love a good scented candle it ’ s still pumpkins time to shine .
This pumpkin shortbread soy wax candle ( $ 1 5 ) from M. Baker will conjure all the nostalgic vibes of fall leaves and pies cooling for the holidays .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glass with a retro apothecary look .
This candle features two cotton wicks for an even burn over about 60 hours .
W itches this is the bulk deal you ’ re looking for .
You can be the one to light the black flame candle in this pack of 12 black straight taper candles ( $ 15 ) .
They ’ re 45 % off and are 100 % hand-poured unscented paraffin wax .
Zest Candle has a few colors on sale but these black ones are fetching and really let you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Who says you can only be goth in October ?
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Candles Under $25 | Wayfair
Candles are great for decoration, can help set a mood, or even just lighten a living area (pun in tended). For the next two days, Wayfair has several on a deep discount that are both flameless and have wi cks ready to be lit. Either way, both burn bright and are under $25.
The absolute classic of all candles. The pillar candle is the penultimate look for a burning item. The cream color blends in with any room or setting and is somehow both calming and a little spooky in a dim or dark space. This 3-piece set is 41% off ($19) and is the perfect set for any area. You never have to worry about leaving these on overnight because they’re flameless. They do come with batteries.
I f you do love a good scented candle it’s still pumpkins time to shine. This pumpkin shortbread soy wax candle ($1 5) from M. Baker will conjure all the nostalgic vibes of fall leaves and pies cooling for the holidays. It’s a 14-ounce candle in vibrant orange glass with a retro apothecary look. This candle features two cotton wicks for an even burn over about 60 hours.
W itches this is the bulk deal you’re looking for. You can be the one to light the black flame candle in this pack of 12 black straight taper candles ($15). They’re 45% off and are 100% hand-poured unscented paraffin wax. Zest Candle has a few colors on sale but these black ones are fetching and really let you ride the Halloween motif all year long. Who says you can only be goth in October?
Free shipping on all orders over $35.


theroot--2020-10-26--Cam Gets Benched, Odell Beckham Jr. Out for the Year and Other Takeaways from Week 7 of the NFL

Another week of football is officially in the books .
Let ’ s get to it .
Cam Newton is going through it , y ’ all .
If you thought he looked like trash against the Broncos in Week 6 , he somehow outdid that putrid performance this weekend against the 49ers .
During a brutal 33-6 curb-stomping that extended the Patriots ’ losing streak to three games—and just so happened ga ve them their worst home loss since Bill Bellicheat became coach—Cameron Jerrell Newton looked like the second coming of JaMarcus Russell .
So much so , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wondrous display of inaccurate passes and erratic play that culminated in three interceptions and a nauseating quarterback rating of 39.7 , Bellicheat finally had enough and benched his ass in favor of Jarrett Stidham .
Hell , Cam has been so bad that even former Pats safety Lawyer Milloy made it a point to call a thing a thing and dig in Cam ’ s ass .
You hate to see it , but the world is a much better place when the Patriots ( 2-4 ) are trash .
Yes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outscore your opponent .
But in some instances , it ’ s actually in your best interest to secure a victory by doing the exact opposite .
To that end , in the final moments of the Falcons game against the Lions , Todd Gurley had one goddamn job : run out the clock so the team could kick a short field goal from 10 yards out and finally win their second game of the season .
But nope !
This happened instead : Gurley ’ s goofy ass accidentally scored a touchdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back with over a minute remaining ... and you already know how this ends .
Matthew Stafford then engineered an eight-play , 75-yard drive that concluded with the Falcons punching the air and crying in the car on the way home .
Yup , the Falcons ( 1-6 ) literally gave away a 23-22 victory .
Because that ’ s what the Falcons do .
“ I was trying not to [ score ] .
My momentum took me in , ” Gurley pled after the game .
“ It ’ s kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played Detroit , I went down .
This time I end up scoring .
It ’ s like what goes around , comes around.
” “ It ’ s one of them unfortunate situations .
I ’ ve been , I mean , plenty of those situations my rookie year , six or seven , and I ’ ve always got down .
It was an unfortunate one right there.
” Unfortunate is one way to describe it .
Stupid might be another .
All I know is that the Falcons have now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six losses this season and if I was a Falcons fan , I would just defect to another sport entirely .
The Browns Are Making the AFC North Interesting After stinking it up in the first quarter ( 0/5 , 0 yards and an interception ) against the Bengals , Baker Mayfield went supernova and finished the game with 5 touchdowns , damn near 300 passing yards and a quarterback rating higher than Method Man ( 135.6 ) to escape with a 37-34 win .
Most importantly , he executed when it mattered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left on the clock , look at this pass : Even though he ’ s a fucking coward , the white boy did damage and deserves his due .
Especially considering all the criticism he received after a tumultuous sophomore season in 2019 .
But while the Browns are off to their best start since 1994 , Sunday ’ s win came at a steep cost .
After Mayfield ’ s interception in the first quarter , Odell Beckham Jr. injured his left knee attempting to chase down a defender .
He would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and on Monday morning OBJ ’ s fate was sealed .
“ Odell Beckham Jr just text me that his ACL is torn and that his season is over , ” ESPN ’ s Josina Anderson tweeted .
As the news began to circulate , other players and fans offered their condolences to one of the best receivers in the league .
It ’ s a devastating blow to a team already without Pro Bowler Nick Chubb that ’ s finally clawing its way up to respectability .
Who Balled Out This Week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Budda Baker did the damn thing on Sunday , BUT NIGGA DID YOU SEE WHAT THE FUCK D.K .
METCALF DID ?
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Look at this shit !
After Baker snagged an interception and proceeded to haul ass for what should ’ ve been an easy 98-yard touchdown , Metcalf chased Baker ’ s ass down like he found his girlfriend going through his phone and gave him the hawking of a lifetime .
“ I was running , and next thing you know , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Baker said afterward .
“ He got me .
That ’ s the first time I ’ ve ever been hawked in my entire life .
”

Another week of football is officially in the books. Let’s get to it.
Cam Rides the Pine
Cam Newton is going through it, y’all.
If you thought he looked like trash against the Broncos in Week 6, he somehow outdid that putrid performance this weekend against the 49ers. During a brutal 33-6 curb-stomping that extended the Patriots’ losing streak to three games—and just so happened ga ve them their worst home loss since Bill Bellicheat became coach—Cameron Jerrell Newton looked like the second coming of JaMarcus Russell. So much so, that after treating the New England faithful to a wondrous display of inaccurate passes and erratic play that culminated in three interceptions and a nauseating quarterback rating of 39.7, Bellicheat finally had enough and benched his ass in favor of Jarrett Stidham.
Hell, Cam has been so bad that even former Pats safety Lawyer Milloy made it a point to call a thing a thing and dig in Cam’s ass.
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You hate to see it, but the world is a much better place when the Patriots (2-4) are trash.
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Rejoice.
The Falcons Falconed Again
Yes, the object of the game is to outscore your opponent. But in some instances, it’s actually in your best interest to secure a victory by doing the exact opposite.
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To that end, in the final moments of the Falcons game against the Lions, Todd Gurley had one goddamn job: run out the clock so the team could kick a short field goal from 10 yards out and finally win their second game of the season.
But nope! This happened instead:
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Gurley’s goofy ass accidentally scored a touchdown, which gave the Lions the ball back with over a minute remaining...and you already know how this ends. Matthew Stafford then engineered an eight-play, 75-yard drive that concluded with the Falcons punching the air and crying in the car on the way home.
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Yup, the Falcons (1-6) literally gave away a 23-22 victory. Because that’s what the Falcons do.
“I was trying not to [score]. My momentum took me in,” Gurley pled after the game. “It’s kind of crazy, the last time I played Detroit, I went down. This time I end up scoring. It’s like what goes around, comes around.”
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“It’s one of them unfortunate situations. I’ve been, I mean, plenty of those situations my rookie year, six or seven, and I’ve always got down. It was an unfortunate one right there.”
Unfortunate is one way to describe it. Stupid might be another. All I know is that the Falcons have now lost fourth-quarter leads in three of their six losses this season and if I was a Falcons fan, I would just defect to another sport entirely.
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Go Hawks!
The Browns Are Making the AFC North Interesting
After stinking it up in the first quarter (0/5, 0 yards and an interception) against the Bengals, Baker Mayfield went supernova and finished the game with 5 touchdowns, damn near 300 passing yards and a quarterback rating higher than Method Man (135.6) to escape with a 37-34 win. Most importantly, he executed when it mattered. Down four points with 16 seconds left on the clock, look at this pass:
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Even though he’s a fucking coward, the white boy did damage and deserves his due. Especially considering all the criticism he received after a tumultuous sophomore season in 2019.
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But while the Browns are off to their best start since 1994, Sunday’s win came at a steep cost. After Mayfield’s interception in the first quarter, Odell Beckham Jr. injured his left knee attempting to chase down a defender. He would miss the rest of the game, and on Monday morning OBJ’s fate was sealed.
“Odell Beckham Jr just text me that his ACL is torn and that his season is over,” ESPN’s Josina Anderson tweeted.
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Ouch.
As the news began to circulate, other players and fans offered their condolences to one of the best receivers in the league.
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It’s a devastating blow to a team already without Pro Bowler Nick Chubb that’s finally clawing its way up to respectability.
Who Balled Out This Week
Yes, Joe Burrow, Tyler Lockett and Budda Baker did the damn thing on Sunday, BUT NIGGA DID YOU SEE WHAT THE FUCK D.K. METCALF DID?!!?!?!?!
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Look at this shit!
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After Baker snagged an interception and proceeded to haul ass for what should’ve been an easy 98-yard touchdown, Metcalf chased Baker’s ass down like he found his girlfriend going through his phone and gave him the hawking of a lifetime.
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“I was running, and next thing you know, I see big 14 coming after me,” Baker said afterward. “He got me. That’s the first time I’ve ever been hawked in my entire life.”
Goddamn. Wow. I knew I loved this game for a reason.


theroot--2020-10-26--Woman Who Survived Police Shooting Vows to Keep Fighting for Slain Boyfriend: ‘Don’t Allow Them to D

Woman Who Survived Police Shooting Vows to Keep Fighting for Slain Boyfriend: ‘Don’t Allow Them to Do This to Us’

Less than a week ago , Tafara Williams saw her boyfriend and the father of her infant child shot dead in front of her .
Williams , 20 , was in the driver ’ s seat of a car , while her boyfriend , Marcellis Stinnette , 19 , was seated in the passenger seat next to her .
Shot by a suburban Chicago police officer on Tuesday , Williams was still in a hospital bed on Saturday but mustered the strength to speak to a rally full of supporters .
Her mother , Clifftina Johnson , put a megaphone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crowd could hear Williams .
Nearby , a family member held Williams ’ 7-month-old child .
“ Don ’ t allow them to do this to us .
No justice , no peace .
I won ’ t sleep until Marcellis gets justice .
He didn ’ t deserve it , and they waited for him to die .
No justice , no peace .
And my son don ’ t have a father no more , but I ’ m fighting for him , and I ’ m in this hospital , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong , ” she told the crowd , according to the Daily Herald .
Protesters at the rally , organized by Clyde McLemore , head of the Lake County chapter of Black Lives Matter , called for a special prosecutor to investigate the police shooting and to release the name of the Waukegan police officer who shot Stinnette and Williams , both of whom are Black .
The shooting happened during a traffic stop on Tuesday .
Police say that Williams and Stinnette were pulled over by a white police officer in Waukegan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Chicago .
Police say Williams and Stinnette fled the scene of the traffic stop .
They were found later by a second officer , who approached Williams and Stinnette ’ s vehicle .
According to the officer , the vehicle started to move in reverse , causing the cop to fear for his safety .
He fired several shots at the car , wounding Williams and killing Stinnette .
But the police story contradicts accounts from the victim ’ s family .
Stinnette ’ s cousin Satrese Stallworth has said that Williams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her , but was allowed to continue onward .
The officer who shot the couple , who has not been named , is reportedly Hispanic and had been with the Waukegan police department for five years .
The Associated Press reports Police Chief Wayne Walles announced that the officer had been fired last Friday for “ multiple police and procedure violations ” according to a short statement .
The FBI and Illinois State Police are investigating the shooting , as are the families of Williams and Stinnette .
“ The firing of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tragic and senseless shooting in Waukegan is a first step in police accountability , but does nothing to restore the life and health of the two young people involved , ” said attorneys Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci , who are representing the families .
Activists not only called for the officer to be arrested , but to be charged with murder and attempted murder for the fatal shooting .
“ Whatever the FBI finds we want a special prosecutor brought in , ” activist and rally organizer McLemore told the AP .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officer released because firing the police officer only allows him to go to another police department and get a job somewhere else and do this again .
”

Less than a week ago, Tafara Williams saw her boyfriend and the father of her infant child shot dead in front of her. Williams, 20, was in the driver’s seat of a car, while her boyfriend, Marcellis Stinnette, 19, was seated in the passenger seat next to her. Shot by a suburban Chicago police officer on Tuesday, Williams was still in a hospital bed on Saturday but mustered the strength to speak to a rally full of supporters.
Her mother, Clifftina Johnson, put a megaphone up to her cellphone so the 200-person crowd could hear Williams. Nearby, a family member held Williams’ 7-month-old child.
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“Don’t allow them to do this to us. No justice, no peace. I won’t sleep until Marcellis gets justice. He didn’t deserve it, and they waited for him to die. No justice, no peace. And my son don’t have a father no more, but I’m fighting for him, and I’m in this hospital, and I’m trying to be strong,” she told the crowd, according to the Daily Herald.
Protesters at the rally, organized by Clyde McLemore, head of the Lake County chapter of Black Lives Matter, called for a special prosecutor to investigate the police shooting and to release the name of the Waukegan police officer who shot Stinnette and Williams, both of whom are Black.
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The shooting happened during a traffic stop on Tuesday. Police say that Williams and Stinnette were pulled over by a white police officer in Waukegan, Ill., about 40 miles north of Chicago. Police say Williams and Stinnette fled the scene of the traffic stop. They were found later by a second officer, who approached Williams and Stinnette’s vehicle. According to the officer, the vehicle started to move in reverse, causing the cop to fear for his safety. He fired several shots at the car, wounding Williams and killing Stinnette.
But the police story contradicts accounts from the victim’s family. Stinnette’s cousin Satrese Stallworth has said that Williams never fled the first officer who stopped her, but was allowed to continue onward.
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The officer who shot the couple, who has not been named, is reportedly Hispanic and had been with the Waukegan police department for five years. The Associated Press reports Police Chief Wayne Walles announced that the officer had been fired last Friday for “multiple police and procedure violations” according to a short statement.
The FBI and Illinois State Police are investigating the shooting, as are the families of Williams and Stinnette.
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“The firing of the officer involved in this week’s tragic and senseless shooting in Waukegan is a first step in police accountability, but does nothing to restore the life and health of the two young people involved,” said attorneys Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, who are representing the families.
Activists not only called for the officer to be arrested, but to be charged with murder and attempted murder for the fatal shooting.
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“Whatever the FBI finds we want a special prosecutor brought in,” activist and rally organizer McLemore told the AP. “We want the name of the police officer released because firing the police officer only allows him to go to another police department and get a job somewhere else and do this again.”


theroot--2020-10-26--It's Easier for a White Person in Outer Space to Vote Than a Black Person in America

When first hearing about Kate Rubins , the NASA astronaut who ’ s currently in a space station 200 miles above Earth but was able to vote last week , I was excitedly curious about the process .
Did NASA create a hologram Kate to enter a booth and cast a vote ?
Did a bewinged USPS truck travel to space to pick up and deliver her ballot back to Earth ?
Was she momentarily teleported down from the station with a transporter ?
The potential transporter technology was particularly exciting , especially for the chance of quicker Uber Eats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was much less interesting .
NASA ’ s Johnson Space Center is located in Houston , so most astronauts are based in the city and registered to vote in Harris County , where Houston is located .
The space-voting process works like this , NASA told CNN last month : The Harris County Clerk ’ s Office uploads a secure electronic ballot to NASA ’ s Johnson Space Center Mission Control Center .
NASA astronauts , using specific credentials , access their ballot and cast their vote , which is delivered back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ email .
This all seems rather straightforward and efficient , which might be surprising when considering the Kafkaesque nature of American political systems .
But when there ’ s an agenda-less desire possessed by everyone involved to make a complicated experience as easy as possible , shit usually gets figured out !
People can figure things out when we want to figure them out—even the government !
And it ’ s easier for Kate Rubins to vote for an American president while 200 miles from Earth than it is for a Black person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each political entity involved with the voting process actually wants her to vote .
And we ’ re not even sure if that ’ s really Kate up there .
It could be an alien Katie that ate the real Kate , cloned her , and just happens to be from a planet with an arbitrarily specific desire to vote in other planets ’ elections .
We ’ re not there .
We don ’ t know !
( Humans get catfished all the time , so why would we be immune to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even Possibly Alien Kate from Andromeda has an easier time voting than Definitely Human Terrell from Brooklyn .

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

When first hearing about Kate Rubins, the NASA astronaut who’s currently in a space station 200 miles above Earth but was able to vote last week, I was excitedly curious about the process. Did NASA create a hologram Kate to enter a booth and cast a vote? Did a bewinged USPS truck travel to space to pick up and deliver her ballot back to Earth? Was she momentarily teleported down from the station with a transporter? The potential transporter technology was particularly exciting, especially for the chance of quicker Uber Eats deliveries. Unfortunately, the actual method was much less interesting.
From CNN
NASA’s Johnson Space Center is located in Houston, so most astronauts are based in the city and registered to vote in Harris County, where Houston is located. The space-voting process works like this, NASA told CNN last month: The Harris County Clerk’s Office uploads a secure electronic ballot to NASA’s Johnson Space Center Mission Control Center. NASA astronauts, using specific credentials, access their ballot and cast their vote, which is delivered back to the county clerk’s office by email.
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This all seems rather straightforward and efficient, which might be surprising when considering the Kafkaesque nature of American political systems. But when there’s an agenda-less desire possessed by everyone involved to make a complicated experience as easy as possible, shit usually gets figured out! People can figure things out when we want to figure them out—even the government! And it’s easier for Kate Rubins to vote for an American president while 200 miles from Earth than it is for a Black person literally on American soil in Atlanta because each political entity involved with the voting process actually wants her to vote. And we’re not even sure if that’s really Kate up there. It could be an alien Katie that ate the real Kate, cloned her, and just happens to be from a planet with an arbitrarily specific desire to vote in other planets’ elections. We’re not there. We don’t know! (Humans get catfished all the time, so why would we be immune to alien catfishing?) Which means that even Possibly Alien Kate from Andromeda has an easier time voting than Definitely Human Terrell from Brooklyn.


theroot--2020-10-26--Take 33% off This Elite Programmable Bread Maker and Let It Handle the Hard Work for Soft Dough

We ’ ve entered the cold months which means the holidays are on the way .
In my family , fall and winter are for bread making at all gatherings and are even given as gifts .
My aunt ’ s banana walnut bread was always the coveted item of the season .
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This breadmaker will come in handy if you do a fair amount of cooking or baking because it frees up your oven for other tasty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power of the recipes making gluten-free goodies for those who are sensitive is an important feature .
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theroot--2020-10-26--Exclusive Clip: Spell Is Giving Me Misery With Melanin and Loretta Devine Has Me Shook

Have you ever wondered what a Black version of Misery ( the 1990 classic starring James Caan and Kathy Bates ) would be like ?
Well ... enter Spell , directed by Mark Tonderai ( House at the End of the Street ) .
The film ’ s synopsis via the press release sent to The Root : While flying to his father ’ s funeral in rural Appalachia , an intense storm causes Marquis ( Omari Hardwick ) to lose control of the plane carrying him and his family .
He awakens wounded , alone and trapped in Ms. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attic , who claims she can nurse him back to health with the Boogity , a Hoodoo figure she has made from his blood and skin .
Unable to call for help , Marquis desperately tries to outwit and break free from her dark magic and save his family from a sinister ritual before the rise of the blood moon .
In an exclusive clip sent to The Root , Marquis wakes up to unfamiliar surroundings with Ms. Eloise hovering above him .
SPELL - “ Where Am I ” Exclusive Clip for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) “ You been rode hard and put up wet , ” Ms. Eloise says to Marquis , using the familiar southern colloquialism .
Devine typically portrays “ somebody ’ s mama , ” but this time it looks like she ’ s portraying “ somebody ’ s misery.
” Plus , in the above clip , she has that creepy calm vibe going on where you automatically know she can ’ t really be trusted .
Sure , she embodies those saccharine maternal vibes when we first see her , but you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on and her motives aren ’ t pure .
Ms. Eloise definitely seems to have some mysterious similarities to Bates ’ Oscar-winning Annie Wilkes , but in Spell , there ’ s voodoo involved .
I ’ m just sitting here hoping there ’ s nothing in here as cringey as the hobbling scene from Misery—I don ’ t know if I can take it !
Spell will be available on Premium On-Demand and for Digital Purchase on Oct. 30 .

Have you ever wondered what a Black version of Misery (the 1990 classic starring James Caan and Kathy Bates) would be like? Well...enter Spell, directed by Mark Tonderai (House at the End of the Street).
The film’s synopsis via the press release sent to The Root:
While flying to his father’s funeral in rural Appalachia, an intense storm causes Marquis (Omari Hardwick) to lose control of the plane carrying him and his family. He awakens wounded, alone and trapped in Ms. Eloise’s (Loretta Devine) attic, who claims she can nurse him back to health with the Boogity, a Hoodoo figure she has made from his blood and skin. Unable to call for help, Marquis desperately tries to outwit and break free from her dark magic and save his family from a sinister ritual before the rise of the blood moon.
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In an exclusive clip sent to The Root, Marquis wakes up to unfamiliar surroundings with Ms. Eloise hovering above him.
SPELL - “Where Am I” Exclusive Clip for The Root / Paramount Movies (YouTube)
“You been rode hard and put up wet,” Ms. Eloise says to Marquis, using the familiar southern colloquialism. Devine typically portrays “somebody’s mama,” but this time it looks like she’s portraying “somebody’s misery.” Plus, in the above clip, she has that creepy calm vibe going on where you automatically know she can’t really be trusted. Sure, she embodies those saccharine maternal vibes when we first see her, but you know damn well something fishy is going on and her motives aren’t pure.
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Ms. Eloise definitely seems to have some mysterious similarities to Bates’ Oscar-winning Annie Wilkes, but in Spell, there’s voodoo involved. I’m just sitting here hoping there’s nothing in here as cringey as the hobbling scene from Misery—I don’t know if I can take it!
Spell will be available on Premium On-Demand and for Digital Purchase on Oct. 30.


theroot--2020-10-26--Republican Senate Ike Turner’s Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, Successfully Forcing Am

Republican Senate Ike Turner’s Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, Successfully Forcing America to Eat the Goddamn Cake

Unless Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K .
Metcalf can run down judge Amy Coney Barrett and tackle her before she takes her seat on the Supreme Court , this is a done deal and the fate we all knew was coming has come .
The Republican Senate has effectively Ike Turner ’ d Coney Barrett ’ s handmaid ass onto the highest court in the land literally a week before the presidential election , confirming that Republicans are , in fact , the largest mafia in America .
On Monday , in a major victory for the president ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jail , Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett will be confirmed , and America just got fucked .
In just his first and hopefully only term in office , President Trump was able to appoint three judges to the Supreme Court and move the high court in a conservative direction that is bound to screw all of us who like weed and women in thongs .
That ’ s right ; Amy Coney Barrett is so fucking conservative that she believes buttcheeks don ’ t deserve to be free .
Because Republicans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal .
“ Trump is expected to swear-in Barrett at the White House in an outdoor ceremony at 9 p.m. , Monday , after her expected confirmation , ” CNN reports .
Despite her originalist old-fogey position , Barrett is only 48 , which means she ’ s going to be on the court for fucking ever and it also means that assholes have a Supreme Court 6-3 conservative majority , which means we are fucked .
They are probably going to destroy the Affordable Care Act , much to the delight of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Barrett will also probably ask that they look at changing the black robes the justices wear to something a little less revealing .
Senate Republicans , who hold a majority in the upper chamber , have pushed ahead with one of the quickest nomination proceedings in modern times following the death of the late Justice and liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg last month .
They have the votes to confirm Barrett over the objections of Democrats who have argued that the process has been a rushed and cynical power grab that threatens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The Senate is doing the right thing .
We ’ re moving this nomination forward and , colleagues , by tomorrow night we will have a new member of the United States Supreme Court , ” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Sunday after the Senate advanced the nomination in a key procedural vote to break a Democratic filibuster .
McConnell also looks like he has a fanny pack under his neck , so there is that .
All Democrats are expected to vote against Barrett ’ s nomination but get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska—are expected to vote against her nomination in a procedural vote claiming that the nomination is too close to the election .
“ Murkowski has already announced , however , that she will ultimately vote to confirm Barrett in the final vote ” and Collins has noted that she is “ very concerned ” about why she ’ s not very concerned .
This is all bullshit and everyone knows it , but knowing that something is bullshit doesn ’ t mean you can actually do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re D.K .
Metcalf ; then you can do anything you want .

Unless Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf can run down judge Amy Coney Barrett and tackle her before she takes her seat on the Supreme Court, this is a done deal and the fate we all knew was coming has come.
Seriously, D.K. Metcalf.
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The Republican Senate has effectively Ike Turner’d Coney Barrett’s handmaid ass onto the highest court in the land literally a week before the presidential election, confirming that Republicans are, in fact, the largest mafia in America.
On Monday, in a major victory for the president’s efforts to keep his ass out of jail, Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett will be confirmed, and America just got fucked. In just his first and hopefully only term in office, President Trump was able to appoint three judges to the Supreme Court and move the high court in a conservative direction that is bound to screw all of us who like weed and women in thongs. That’s right; Amy Coney Barrett is so fucking conservative that she believes buttcheeks don’t deserve to be free.
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Because Republicans run shit, this is a done deal. “Trump is expected to swear-in Barrett at the White House in an outdoor ceremony at 9 p.m., Monday, after her expected confirmation,” CNN reports.
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Despite her originalist old-fogey position, Barrett is only 48, which means she’s going to be on the court for fucking ever and it also means that assholes have a Supreme Court 6-3 conservative majority, which means we are fucked. They are probably going to destroy the Affordable Care Act, much to the delight of President Trump, and make abortion illegal. Barrett will also probably ask that they look at changing the black robes the justices wear to something a little less revealing.
From CNN:
Senate Republicans, who hold a majority in the upper chamber, have pushed ahead with one of the quickest nomination proceedings in modern times following the death of the late Justice and liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg last month. They have the votes to confirm Barrett over the objections of Democrats who have argued that the process has been a rushed and cynical power grab that threatens to undermine Ginsburg’s legacy. “The Senate is doing the right thing. We’re moving this nomination forward and, colleagues, by tomorrow night we will have a new member of the United States Supreme Court,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Sunday after the Senate advanced the nomination in a key procedural vote to break a Democratic filibuster.
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McConnell also looks like he has a fanny pack under his neck, so there is that.
All Democrats are expected to vote against Barrett’s nomination but get this shit: two Republican senators —Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska—are expected to vote against her nomination in a procedural vote claiming that the nomination is too close to the election. “Murkowski has already announced, however, that she will ultimately vote to confirm Barrett in the final vote” and Collins has noted that she is “very concerned” about why she’s not very concerned.
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This is all bullshit and everyone knows it, but knowing that something is bullshit doesn’t mean you can actually do something about it. Unless you’re D.K. Metcalf; then you can do anything you want.


theroot--2020-10-26--GOP Arkansas Senate Candidate Denies, Then Apologizes for Wearing KKK Halloween Costume in High Scho

GOP Arkansas Senate Candidate Denies, Then Apologizes for Wearing KKK Halloween Costume in High School

I ’ m just going to say it : White people stay failing at Halloween .
It ’ s bad enough that so many of them rack their brains trying to figure out how they ’ re supposed to pull off a Mr. T costume without applying blackface while Black kids have been dressing up as Superman , Rambo , Wolverine , Captain America , The Terminator , and all the other overwhelmingly white mainstream action heroes for decades without feeling the need to lighten their complexions—but then you have the Ku Klux Klan cosplayers .
A GOP Senate candidate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have his past seasonal white-people-ing come back to haunt him ( pun absolutely intended ) when it came out that 20 years ago on Halloween , he was one of three white teens who dressed in KKK robes because ... well… ’ tis the season to be racist AF .
According to the Arkansas Times , five former Mississippi high school students are calling out 37-year-old Charles Beckham III—Republican challenger to Arkansas District 12 Democratic Sen. Bruce Maloch—for interrupting and terrorizing students who were trick-or-treating inside a girls ’ dormitory at the Mississippi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by showing up in full KKK gear .
That night in 2000 , all five said Beckham strode into the women ’ s dorm with two friends in what the other students described as full Klan regalia , not just costumes improvised from bedsheets .
The robe bore a circular insignia , one student recalled , and their outfits included a pointed hat with a mask .
They have no photos .
Victoria Brown , a Black woman who now lives in Suffolk , Va. , remembers that the men weren ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They were marching , projecting a “ commanding presence.
” She remembers Beckham , a formidable figure , in the lead .
She remembers thinking later , “ Did I see what I just saw ?
Gee , they just have these [ outfits ] at home ?
Do they do this on the weekend ?
” “ I just remember being petrified to the point of tears , ” Brown said .
She said Klan outfits were supposed to “ strike fear ” and they did that night .
Alana Nichols , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham , remembered it the same way and said women rushed out of the dorm in terror .
All agreed that the men didn ’ t behave in a jocular fashion , as if it was a prank .
“ He was serious , ” Nichols said .
Safira McGrew , a Black woman who lives in Antioch , Calif. , additionally remembered Beckham as others did , for his big red pickup with a Confederate flag decal in its rear window .
They said he also displayed a Confederate flag in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who had a Black roommate .
Jennifer Leigh Ann Jackson , a white woman who lives in Brandon , Miss.
, said Beckham and his girlfriend , now his wife , were outspoken about what Jackson characterized as “ Rebel pride.
’ She said , “ This was not some isolated event , like maybe he had a bad moment.
” “ First of all , I unequivocally denounce the KKK and any like-minded hate group , ” Beckham told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via email .
“ It is sad that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try to win .
The accusations that have been made about me are not only baseless and false but disgusting.
” Two days later , he changed his tune and apologized for everything after receipts got pulled .
The Gazette obtained and published court records that show Beckham—who wore camouflage pants and a white T-shirt covered in fake blood for the school ’ s Halloween competition before changing into much scarier KKK regalia—was expelled from MSMS , according to the Washington Post .
According to the Gazette , Beckham ’ s family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and documents from the case largely corroborate the classmate ’ s account of what happened that night .
The suit was dismissed in 2001 .
“ I do sincerely apologize for any angst or grievances that I have caused anyone as a minor , as that is not the man that I am today , ” Beckham told the Gazette Thursday .
“ I continue to unequivocally denounce the KKK and any like-minded hate groups and the rumors that I am or have ever been part of the KKK are absolutely ridiculous .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to my loving wife of 8 years as well as a father of two and am proud of the life that we have built-in McNeil , Arkansas.
” I guess we ’ re just supposed to take it at face value that whatever “ rumors ” are out there claiming Beckham ’ s Klan robe was more uniform than costume are “ absolutely ridiculous , ” but two days prior , he called the very allegations he apologized for “ baseless and false ” as well as “ disgusting.
” I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t above pretending to be appalled at accusations he knows damn well are true .
But whatever , white people just need to learn how to do Halloween better .

I’m just going to say it: White people stay failing at Halloween.
It’s bad enough that so many of them rack their brains trying to figure out how they’re supposed to pull off a Mr. T costume without applying blackface while Black kids have been dressing up as Superman, Rambo, Wolverine, Captain America, The Terminator, and all the other overwhelmingly white mainstream action heroes for decades without feeling the need to lighten their complexions—but then you have the Ku Klux Klan cosplayers.
A GOP Senate candidate recently became the latest white politician to have his past seasonal white-people-ing come back to haunt him (pun absolutely intended) when it came out that 20 years ago on Halloween, he was one of three white teens who dressed in KKK robes because...well…’tis the season to be racist AF.
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According to the Arkansas Times, five former Mississippi high school students are calling out 37-year-old Charles Beckham III—Republican challenger to Arkansas District 12 Democratic Sen. Bruce Maloch—for interrupting and terrorizing students who were trick-or-treating inside a girls’ dormitory at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in 2000 by showing up in full KKK gear.
From the Times:
That night in 2000, all five said Beckham strode into the women’s dorm with two friends in what the other students described as full Klan regalia, not just costumes improvised from bedsheets. The robe bore a circular insignia, one student recalled, and their outfits included a pointed hat with a mask. They have no photos. Victoria Brown, a Black woman who now lives in Suffolk, Va., remembers that the men weren’t “skipping” or acting playful. They were marching, projecting a “commanding presence.” She remembers Beckham, a formidable figure, in the lead. She remembers thinking later, “Did I see what I just saw? Gee, they just have these [outfits] at home? Do they do this on the weekend?” “I just remember being petrified to the point of tears,” Brown said. She said Klan outfits were supposed to “strike fear” and they did that night. Alana Nichols, a Black woman who now lives in Birmingham, remembered it the same way and said women rushed out of the dorm in terror. All agreed that the men didn’t behave in a jocular fashion, as if it was a prank. “He was serious,” Nichols said. Safira McGrew, a Black woman who lives in Antioch, Calif., additionally remembered Beckham as others did, for his big red pickup with a Confederate flag decal in its rear window. They said he also displayed a Confederate flag in his dorm room, as did his girlfriend, who had a Black roommate. Jennifer Leigh Ann Jackson, a white woman who lives in Brandon, Miss., said Beckham and his girlfriend, now his wife, were outspoken about what Jackson characterized as “Rebel pride.’ She said, “This was not some isolated event, like maybe he had a bad moment.”
Last Tuesday, Beckham denied the allegations vehemently.
“First of all, I unequivocally denounce the KKK and any like-minded hate group,” Beckham told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via email. “It is sad that the Democrats will do anything and say anything to try to win. The accusations that have been made about me are not only baseless and false but disgusting.” Two days later, he changed his tune and apologized for everything after receipts got pulled.
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The Gazette obtained and published court records that show Beckham—who wore camouflage pants and a white T-shirt covered in fake blood for the school’s Halloween competition before changing into much scarier KKK regalia—was expelled from MSMS, according to the Washington Post.
According to the Gazette, Beckham’s family filed a lawsuit over his expulsion, and documents from the case largely corroborate the classmate’s account of what happened that night. The suit was dismissed in 2001.
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“I do sincerely apologize for any angst or grievances that I have caused anyone as a minor, as that is not the man that I am today,” Beckham told the Gazette Thursday. “I continue to unequivocally denounce the KKK and any like-minded hate groups and the rumors that I am or have ever been part of the KKK are absolutely ridiculous. I am a Christian, a husband to my loving wife of 8 years as well as a father of two and am proud of the life that we have built-in McNeil, Arkansas.”
I guess we’re just supposed to take it at face value that whatever “rumors” are out there claiming Beckham’s Klan robe was more uniform than costume are “absolutely ridiculous,” but two days prior, he called the very allegations he apologized for “baseless and false” as well as “disgusting.”
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I’m just saying, clearly the man isn’t above pretending to be appalled at accusations he knows damn well are true.
But whatever, white people just need to learn how to do Halloween better.