theroot--2020-11-19--The 10 Best Deals of November 19, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of November 19, 2020

It ’ s November 19 , and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals of the day .
Cash in on a beautiful , new MacBook Air , which boasts a new Apple M1 chip .
No car , no problem !
Buy a Segway Ninebot ES4 electric scooter and cut your traffic time in half .
And quell your worries about your fur baby with the Furbo dog camera .
And if you ’ re still craving more deals , take a peek at Thursday ’ s best deals overall .
For a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s featuring the company ’ s own custom chipset is reviewing surprisingly well , including from our friends at Gizmodo .
And , like clockwork , it ’ s already discounted on Amazon , at least if you opt for twice the storage as the base model and a Gold colorway .
While the souped-up laptop would ordinarily set you back $ 1,250—and still does in Silver and Space Gray—this one specific model is a whole $ 50 off as of last night .
Make of that what you will , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago , anyone planning to pick one up in this exact configuration already ought to do it before the price hikes back up .
While you might think it ’ s a permanent , artificially discounted price intended to leverage sales of surplus product , it could actually be a temporary , artificially discounted price intended to leverage sales of surplus product .
We ’ ve seen it before , with the AirPods Pro and 4th Gen iPad Air , so it isn ’ t necessarily unprecedented on Amazon .
Still , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deals and bundles come out of Black Friday instead .
Here ’ s what Caitlin McGarry , Consumer Tech Editor at Gizmodo had to say : This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
Contrary to what the haters might tell you , electric kick scooters are a badass substitute for public transit amid a pandemic .
For upwards of $ 5,000 you could buy a private car OR you could spare the environment and your wallet a little extra hurt by spending 90 % less on a Segway Ninebot ES4 electric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amazon .
On a normal day , you ’ d spend $ 770 on this bad boy , which is more than $ 500 .
In fact , do the math and you ’ ll find it ’ s $ 270 more .
The ES4 is one of Segways higher-end scooters , boasting a maximum speed of 18.6mph in Sports Mode , with a maximum climbing slope of 15 % .
Inexplicably , you can travel 28 miles at a time for up to 7 hours on this thing , more than the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its 374 watt-hour battery .
That is significantly higher than the next step down , the ES2 that costs $ 89 more than the marked down ES4 right now and can only travel 15.5 consecutive miles at 15.5mph at its highest setting .
Its slope climbing abilities are also 5 % less , and it only lasts half the amount of time on a single charge .
Those desperate for a more efficient way of getting around to pick up a light load of groceries or travel back and forth from the laundromat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s still on the table .
Who knows how long it will last or whether you ’ ll otherwise be able to snatch it up in time for the holidays .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
Nintendo is notoriously stingy when it comes to discounting its first party games .
Even games that have been out for years will stay put at the $ 60 price range unless the company decides to rerelease them with a “ selects ” banner .
That makes the recent wave of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Black Friday seem special , despite being extremely normal for any other company .
This time around , Best Buy has five Switch hits down to $ 45 : The Legend of Zelda : Breath of the Wild , Super Mario Odyssey , Mario Kart 8 Deluxe , Super Mario Party , and Donkey Kong Country : Tropical Freeze .
Longtime Switch owners may already own these ( I hear that owning a Switch but not Breath of the Wild is illegal , in some states ) , but it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s looking to pick up a Switch for the first time this Black Friday .
This deal was originally published by Giovanni Colantonio .
Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones ( Amazon , eBay ) have an amazing sound quality and are just $ 150 refurbished , which is $ 30 lower than the original list price .
But if you ’ re not convinced , here ’ s a rundown : They have an HD noise-canceling processor , adaptive sound control , and a sense engine for virtual surround sound , as well as hi-res @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easily via Bluetooth , and comfy once you put them over your ears .
Grab em ’ before they ’ re gone .
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
Keeping an eye on a puppy or an active doggo if you need to be out of the house puts a lot of minds at ease .
I ’ ve seen it even within my own group of friends since a few quarantine pups joined the furry crew .
The Furbo Cam is one of the best on the market and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 50 on it .
Monitor your pooch right from your phone no matter where you go .
The HD camera has an excellent 160-degree wide-angle view even in low light .
I pet-sat for a pal of mine ages ago not knowing he had one of these and was scared senseless when he used the 2-Way Audio to say hello to me .
He does have two very vocal border collies so the barking alert sent a million messages to his phone when I ’ d visit them .
There is even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me a bit of a fright at first but is actually very cool .
These cams are easy to set up as you just plug it in , download the app , and hop on your Wi-Fi .
A strong and steady internet connection helps keep the feed stable so you get alerts within seconds .
But all in all a quality cam to keep in contact with your fur-baby throughout the day .
This item will ship for free .
This deal was originally posted by Sheilah Villari .
If you still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fryer craze , now ’ s the time .
At 60 % off , the Crux 3.7-Quart Electric Air Fryer can get you hooked real quick .
With touchscreen controls and a pre-set cooking menu , you can make veggies , wings , and whatever your culinary heart desires at the touch of a button .
The basket is also dishwasher-safe , making it super easy to clean your kitchen after you grub down .
What are you waiting for ?
It ’ s only $ 40 , but it may be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
Gearing up for Black Friday , Best Buy is clearing out its 4K Blu-ray stock early with some great movies and also a few stinkers .
Relive the crushing anxiety you felt the first time watching Whiplash .
Celebrate Halloween year-round with your own ultra hi-def copy of Beetlejuice .
Turn your brain off and marathon two of the funniest comedies of the past decade .
And , if you haven ’ t seen it already , give Jumanji : Welcome to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be pleasantly surprised by a charming , hilarious , and action-packed video game movie that puts Assassin ’ s Creed and Warcraft to shame .
Finally , with the holiday season approaching , you can ’ t go wrong with The Peanuts Holiday Collection .
Spend no more than $ 20 on a timeless gift for yourself or a loved one they can experience over and over again , or pick up a few movies and flaunt a more complete 4K Blu-ray collection and tell your friends to bring the popcorn .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Last night the Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards as their number one draft pick thus kicking off the excitement for a new season .
Well , as excited as you can be .
As we anticipate the start on December 22 it ’ s time to grab a pristine hat just like the new members of your squad .
In this early Black Friday sale take up 40 % off NBA Accessories .
There are 181 things to choose from so I ’ m sure you ’ ll find the right item to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team and year .
Lots of hats , loads of hats .
I ’ m a huge fan of the ‘ 47 brand and have one for each of my teams .
They ’ re comfy and have held up well through even the worst of games .
Plenty of tumblers for toasty grab-and-go beverages and a few blankets to get cozy on the couch while you cheer on your guys to victory .
Free shipping on all orders over $ 25 .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
Let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holiday beautification .
This limited-edition set of mini Fenty Beauty favorites is a treat just for you .
Take $ 12 off the Diamond Bomb Baby Mini Set and head into winter with all the sparkle and power Rihanna has bestowed upon us .
This set includes the Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil which is in a mini for the first time ever .
It ’ s paired with a Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer mini ( in the color Fu $ $ y ) for instance glam on the go .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
All five variety packs of Lululun ’ s face masks are now on sale at the SkinStore .
You can save $ 5 on the best selling sheet mask company in Japan .
Lululun ’ s goal is to make products that are simple and effective .
By doing this they ’ ve been able to cut out unnecessary costs and create affordable lines for their customers .
Just add the code GIVE at checkout .
There ’ s something for a variety of skin concerns in these sets .
Precious Red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a rice trio formula that will hydrate , smooth the skin , and minimize fine lines .
The Blue set is for dry skin with three times the Lipidure of other masks .
The Blue sheets provide long-lasting moisture , 130 times longer than it ’ s competitors .
For dull skin , the White set is all you .
It ’ s got lots of Vitamin C to brighten and correct discoloration .
The Pink set aims to refresh the skin by making it smoother and plumper .
And Precious White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fights redness with four vitamin components and anti-inflammatories .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .

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

Thursday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
It’s November 19, and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals of the day. Cash in on a beautiful, new MacBook Air, which boasts a new Apple M1 chip. No car, no problem! Buy a Segway Ninebot ES4 electric scooter and cut your traffic time in half. And quell your worries about your fur baby with the Furbo dog camera.
And if you’re still craving more deals, take a peek at Thursday’s best deals overall.
#1: mAcbook air with apple m1
For a first-gen Apple product, the new MacBook’s featuring the company’s own custom chipset is reviewing surprisingly well, including from our friends at Gizmodo. And, like clockwork, it’s already discounted on Amazon, at least if you opt for twice the storage as the base model and a Gold colorway. While the souped-up laptop would ordinarily set you back $1,250—and still does in Silver and Space Gray—this one specific model is a whole $50 off as of last night.
Make of that what you will, but considering it just came out 2 days ago, anyone planning to pick one up in this exact configuration already ought to do it before the price hikes back up. While you might think it’s a permanent, artificially discounted price intended to leverage sales of surplus product, it could actually be a temporary, artificially discounted price intended to leverage sales of surplus product. We’ve seen it before, with the AirPods Pro and 4th Gen iPad Air, so it isn’t necessarily unprecedented on Amazon. Still, you may want to wait and see what deals and bundles come out of Black Friday instead.
Here’s what Caitlin McGarry, Consumer Tech Editor at Gizmodo had to say:
... overall, the new MacBook Air is the best overall laptop I’ve ever used. It’s slim, it’s portable, its performance is killer, its battery life will absolutely change my life when I’m doing more work on the go again, and the base price for the improvements delivered by the M1 chip is unbeatable. This isn’t just the best MacBook Air, it’s the best Air by a mile.
I didn’t expect 2020 to be the year of the Mac, but, well, I didn’t expect anything about this year to unfold as it did. If you’re already a fan of Apple’s laptops, buying a new version with M1 is a no-brainer.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#2: Segway es4 electric scooter
Contrary to what the haters might tell you, electric kick scooters are a badass substitute for public transit amid a pandemic. For upwards of $5,000 you could buy a private car OR you could spare the environment and your wallet a little extra hurt by spending 90% less on a Segway Ninebot ES4 electric scooter, now 35% off on Amazon. On a normal day, you’d spend $770 on this bad boy, which is more than $500. In fact, do the math and you’ll find it’s $270 more.
The ES4 is one of Segway’s higher-end scooters, boasting a maximum speed of 18.6mph in Sports Mode, with a maximum climbing slope of 15%. Inexplicably, you can travel 28 miles at a time for up to 7 hours on this thing, more than the length of a marathon, thanks to its 374 watt-hour battery. That is significantly higher than the next step down, the ES2 that costs $89 more than the marked down ES4 right now and can only travel 15.5 consecutive miles at 15.5mph at its highest setting. Its slope climbing abilities are also 5% less, and it only lasts half the amount of time on a single charge.
Those desperate for a more efficient way of getting around to pick up a light load of groceries or travel back and forth from the laundromat may want to consider this deal while it’s still on the table. Who knows how long it will last or whether you’ll otherwise be able to snatch it up in time for the holidays.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#3: $45 Switch Games
Nintendo is notoriously stingy when it comes to discounting its first party games. Even games that have been out for years will stay put at the $60 price range unless the company decides to rerelease them with a “selects” banner. That makes the recent wave of Nintendo Switch sales happening in the build-up to Black Friday seem special, despite being extremely normal for any other company. This time around, Best Buy has five Switch hits down to $45: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Party, and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Longtime Switch owners may already own these (I hear that owning a Switch but not Breath of the Wild is illegal, in some states), but it’s a good deal for anyone who’s looking to pick up a Switch for the first time this Black Friday.
This deal was originally published by Giovanni Colantonio.
#4: Sony wh-1000xm3 headphones
Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones (Amazon, eBay) have an amazing sound quality and are just $150 refurbished, which is $30 lower than the original list price. But if you’re not convinced, here’s a rundown: They have an HD noise-canceling processor, adaptive sound control, and a sense engine for virtual surround sound, as well as hi-res audio. Of course, they connect easily via Bluetooth, and comfy once you put them over your ears. Grab em’ before they’re gone.
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#5: Furbo dog camera
Keeping an eye on a puppy or an active doggo if you need to be out of the house puts a lot of minds at ease. I’ve seen it even within my own group of friends since a few quarantine pups joined the furry crew. The Furbo Cam is one of the best on the market and today only you can save well over $50 on it.
Monitor your pooch right from your phone no matter where you go. The HD camera has an excellent 160-degree wide-angle view even in low light. I pet-sat for a pal of mine ages ago not knowing he had one of these and was scared senseless when he used the 2-Way Audio to say hello to me. He does have two very vocal border collies so the barking alert sent a million messages to his phone when I’d visit them. There is even a treat tossing feature that also gave me a bit of a fright at first but is actually very cool. These cams are easy to set up as you just plug it in, download the app, and hop on your Wi-Fi. A strong and steady internet connection helps keep the feed stable so you get alerts within seconds. But all in all a quality cam to keep in contact with your fur-baby throughout the day.
This item will ship for free.
This deal was originally posted by Sheilah Villari.
#6: Crux 3.5-Qt Air Fryer
If you still haven’t hopped onto the air fryer craze, now’s the time. At 60% off, the Crux 3.7-Quart Electric Air Fryer can get you hooked real quick. With touchscreen controls and a pre-set cooking menu, you can make veggies, wings, and whatever your culinary heart desires at the touch of a button. The basket is also dishwasher-safe, making it super easy to clean your kitchen after you grub down. What are you waiting for? It’s only $40, but it may be the best money you’ve ever spent.
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#7: 4k Blu-Rays
Gearing up for Black Friday, Best Buy is clearing out its 4K Blu-ray stock early with some great movies and also a few stinkers. Relive the crushing anxiety you felt the first time watching Whiplash. Celebrate Halloween year-round with your own ultra hi-def copy of Beetlejuice. Turn your brain off and marathon two of the funniest comedies of the past decade. And, if you haven’t seen it already, give Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle a chance and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by a charming, hilarious, and action-packed video game movie that puts Assassin’s Creed and Warcraft to shame. Finally, with the holiday season approaching, you can’t go wrong with The Peanuts Holiday Collection.
Spend no more than $20 on a timeless gift for yourself or a loved one they can experience over and over again, or pick up a few movies and flaunt a more complete 4K Blu-ray collection and tell your friends to bring the popcorn.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#8: NBa gear sale
Last night the Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards as their number one draft pick thus kicking off the excitement for a new season. Well, as excited as you can be. As we anticipate the start on December 22 it’s time to grab a pristine hat just like the new members of your squad. In this early Black Friday sale take up 40% off NBA Accessories.
There are 181 things to choose from so I’m sure you’ll find the right item to spur on high hopes for a successful team and year. Lots of hats, loads of hats. I’m a huge fan of the ‘47 brand and have one for each of my teams. They’re comfy and have held up well through even the worst of games. Plenty of tumblers for toasty grab-and-go beverages and a few blankets to get cozy on the couch while you cheer on your guys to victory.
Free shipping on all orders over $25.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#9: Fenty Gloss & Highlighter
Let Bad Girl RiRi treat you to a holiday beautification. This limited-edition set of mini Fenty Beauty favorites is a treat just for you. Take $12 off the Diamond Bomb Baby Mini Set and head into winter with all the sparkle and power Rihanna has bestowed upon us.
This set includes the Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil which is in a mini for the first time ever. It’s paired with a Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer mini (in the color Fu$$y) for instance glam on the go.
Free shipping on all orders.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#10: Lululun Sheet Masks
All five variety packs of Lululun’s face masks are now on sale at the SkinStore. You can save $5 on the best selling sheet mask company in Japan. Lululun’s goal is to make products that are simple and effective. By doing this they’ve been able to cut out unnecessary costs and create affordable lines for their customers. Just add the code GIVE at checkout.
There’s something for a variety of skin concerns in these sets. Precious Red is for mature skin. It’s a rice trio formula that will hydrate, smooth the skin, and minimize fine lines. The Blue set is for dry skin with three times the Lipidure of other masks. The Blue sheets provide long-lasting moisture, 130 times longer than it’s competitors. For dull skin, the White set is all you. It’s got lots of Vitamin C to brighten and correct discoloration. The Pink set aims to refresh the skin by making it smoother and plumper. And Precious White returns older skin to a younger version and fights redness with four vitamin components and anti-inflammatories.
Free shipping on orders over $49.
25% off 32 Lululun Sheet Masks The best-selling sheet masks in Japan, specifically designed for daily use.
32 sheet masks to be used over the course of a month for maximum results. Buy for $19 at SkinStore Use the promo code FRIENDS
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.


theroot--2020-11-19--It Goes Down in the DMZ: Ava DuVernay’s New Futuristic Drama Is Headed to HBO Max

If there ’ s one thing that deserves the GOAT award for 2020 , it ’ s streaming platforms .
From Netflix to Hulu , Amazon Prime to HBO Max—the amount and quality of content this year has been increasingly overwhelming , yet creatively astounding .
And it doesn ’ t seem like things are about to let up anytime soon .
In a press release sent to The Root , HBO Max announced its limited series order for the Ava DuVernay and Emmy-nominee Roberto Patino executive-produced futuristic drama DMZ .
An official description for the series are as follows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is embroiled in a bitter civil war , leaving Manhattan a demilitarized zone ( DMZ ) , destroyed and isolated from the rest of the world .
Leaping off the pages of the popular comic , “ DMZ ” chronicles the harrowing journey of fearless and fierce medic Alma Ortega ( series star Rosario Dawson ) , who sets out on a harrowing journey to find the son she lost in the evacuation of New York City at the onset of the conflict .
Throwing gasoline on the flames of that conflict is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , the popular—and deadly—leader of one of the most powerful gangs in the DMZ .
He wants to rule this new world—and will stop at nothing to secure that outcome .
In this adrenalized and expansive drama which examines a stark political and cultural divide in American society , Alma must contend with the gangs , militias , demagogues and warlords that control this lawless no man ’ s land .
In doing so , she becomes the unlikely source of what everyone here has lost…hope .
This project , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same name , will fall under Duvernay ’ s overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group in association with her production company ARRAY Filmworks .
In addition to DMZ , DuVernay has also been tapped to produce the limited series Colin in Black & White with Colin Kaepernick for Netflix as well as direct the film adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson ’ s New York Times bestseller Caste : The Origins of Our Discontents .

Shanelle Genai on The Grapevine, shared by Shanelle Genai to The Root

If there’s one thing that deserves the GOAT award for 2020, it’s streaming platforms. From Netflix to Hulu, Amazon Prime to HBO Max—the amount and quality of content this year has been increasingly overwhelming, yet creatively astounding. And it doesn’t seem like things are about to let up anytime soon.
In a press release sent to The Root, HBO Max announced its limited series order for the Ava DuVernay and Emmy-nominee Roberto Patino executive-produced futuristic drama DMZ. An official description for the series are as follows:
In the near future, America is embroiled in a bitter civil war, leaving Manhattan a demilitarized zone (DMZ), destroyed and isolated from the rest of the world. Leaping off the pages of the popular comic, “DMZ” chronicles the harrowing journey of fearless and fierce medic Alma Ortega (series star Rosario Dawson), who sets out on a harrowing journey to find the son she lost in the evacuation of New York City at the onset of the conflict. Throwing gasoline on the flames of that conflict is Parco Delgado (series star Benjamin Bratt), the popular—and deadly—leader of one of the most powerful gangs in the DMZ. He wants to rule this new world—and will stop at nothing to secure that outcome. In this adrenalized and expansive drama which examines a stark political and cultural divide in American society, Alma must contend with the gangs, militias, demagogues and warlords that control this lawless no man’s land. In doing so, she becomes the unlikely source of what everyone here has lost…hope.
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This project, which is also based on the DC comic of the same name, will fall under Duvernay’s overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group in association with her production company ARRAY Filmworks. In addition to DMZ, DuVernay has also been tapped to produce the limited series Colin in Black & White with Colin Kaepernick for Netflix as well as direct the film adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson’s New York Times bestseller Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.


theroot--2020-11-19--Refurbished Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones Are Only $150

Whether you 're celebrating with your loved ones in person or from a distance , The Inventory staff is dedicated @ @ @ @ @ the top gifts to ring in the season—and maybe a few good deals to snatch @ @ @ @ @ 's okay , your secret 's safe with us .
Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones ( Amazon @ @ @ @ @ amazing sound quality and are just $ 150 refurbished , which is $ 30 lower @ @ @ @ @ .
But if you ’ re not convinced , here ’ s a rundown : @ @ @ @ @ processor , adaptive sound control , and a sense engine for virtual surround sound , @ @ @ @ @ .
Of course , they connect easily via Bluetooth , and comfy once you put @ @ @ @ @ Grab em ’ before they ’ re gone .

Ignacia on Kinja Deals, shared by Jordan McMahon to The Root

Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones (Refurbished; Silver) | $150 | Amazon
Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones (Refurbished; Black, Silver) | $150 | eBay
Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones (Amazon, eBay) have an amazing sound quality and are just $150 refurbished, which is $30 lower than the original list price. But if you’re not convinced, here’s a rundown: They have an HD noise-canceling processor, adaptive sound control, and a sense engine for virtual surround sound, as well as hi-res audio. Of course, they connect easily via Bluetooth, and comfy once you put them over your ears. Grab em’ before they’re gone.


theroot--2020-11-19--Joy and Pain: MSNBC Host Assaults Trump’s Highest-Ranking Black Friend on Live TV

For all the people who criticize The Root for our lack of coverage of Black-on-Black crime , we present MSNBC host Joy Reid ’ s heinous attack on one of America ’ s foremost MAGA negroes , Ja ’ Ron Smith .
As the only prime-time cable news show hosted by a Black person , The ReidOut is essentially cable news ’ Black neighborhood .
Everyone knows that the highest-ranking person in any majority-Black area is the one Black lady who “ don ’ t take no mess.
” While Joy Reid hasn ’ t earned her candy lady license @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from becoming a board-certified usher , she is known for her verbal draggings , like that time she beat fake Kappa , Pastor Mark Burns into a hysterical fit of laughter with—of all things—a Bible verse .
Former White House adviser Ja ’ Ron Smith appeared on The ReidOut on Wednesday and unfortunately found out that he probably should have tucked in his chain before MSNBC ’ s Debo showed up to ask—and I can ’ t stress this enough—the person who was once the Trump administration ’ s highest-ranking Black aide—whether he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I want to start by asking you a pretty basic , sort of bottom-line question .
Do you accept and believe that Joe Biden is the president-elect of the United States ?
” Reid asked Bearded Tim Scott .
“ I think we should just let the nation kind of run its course on the investigations and lawsuits on dealing with the vote , and once that ’ s decided , we can confirm it , ” Smith replied .
“ You know , I think if the election was leaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would want to run the course and make sure that every vote that was cast was appropriate.
” On this point , Nephew Ruckus was partially correct .
When the election was actually leaning in Trump ’ s direction at the end of the evening of Nov. 3 , Democrats actually decided to let the election “ run the course and make sure that every vote that was cast was appropriate.
” And how did they do that ?
They let election officials count the votes , which might come as a surprise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
” Reid asked MAGA Kimbo Slice .
“ Give me a specific one .
Name me one .
Name me one that has not already been thrown out.
” “ Honestly , I haven ’ t been following it , ” Smith would say after Reid bullied him into answering her questions .
Joy seemed stunned but—to be fair—why would anyone expect the Candace Owens of Ice Cubes to follow an election just because he once worked in the White House and appeared on television to answer questions about the election ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt , as a Black man , about his party ’ s attempt to specifically disenfranchise Black voters , Ben Carson ’ s # BeardGoals replied that he don ’ t know nothin ’ ‘ bout no voter racism .
And voter suppression ?
Who said anything about voter suppression ?
He is an Alpha , for Chrissakes !
Plus , white people live in Detroit , too !
( Seriously , that was his response . )
Apparently , Joy Reid has never seen Eight Mile .
What about Rabbit ?
Why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phi A !
Ohhhh Six !
And then , Kellyanne Kanye turned off his MAGAbook Pro , pedaled his clown car back to the “ unpaid employees ” ’ quarters on the Mar-a-Lago Plantation where Lil Wayne advised him that he ’ s got the stepping part down but his fetching needed a little more work .
Someone has to stop Joy Reid .
How are Black conservatives supposed to teach their children how to shuck and jive if she keeps perpetuating this abrasive form of lie-shaming ?
She ’ s supposed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of someone ’ s mouth is also violence and it should be condemned .
Tucker Carlson would never !
This is just another example of the fake news lamestream media attacking conservatives by pointing out their lack of logic and facts .
Perhaps The ReidOut should be rated M for Mature Audiences or—at the very least—ED for excessive dragging .
This is why we can ’ t have nice things ( like democracy , perhaps ) .
How does Joy Reid know that Smith doesn ’ t suffer from a rare neurological @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pronounce the words “ president-elect ?
” What if he has been stricken with Diamond and Silk Cell Anemia ?
Bitchassperger ’ s perhaps ?
Anyway , RIP to the dismembered corpse of Ja ’ Ron Smith , and shame on Joy Reid for the actions caught in this exclusive footage of Reid ’ s visit to the depths of Ja ’ Ron Smith ’ s soul : He will be missed .

For all the people who criticize The Root for our lack of coverage of Black-on-Black crime, we present MSNBC host Joy Reid’s heinous attack on one of America’s foremost MAGA negroes, Ja’Ron Smith.
As the only prime-time cable news show hosted by a Black person, The ReidOut is essentially cable news’ Black neighborhood. Everyone knows that the highest-ranking person in any majority-Black area is the one Black lady who “don’t take no mess.” While Joy Reid hasn’t earned her candy lady license and is three pastors’ anniversaries away from becoming a board-certified usher, she is known for her verbal draggings, like that time she beat fake Kappa, Pastor Mark Burns into a hysterical fit of laughter with—of all things—a Bible verse.
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Former White House adviser Ja’Ron Smith appeared on The ReidOut on Wednesday and unfortunately found out that he probably should have tucked in his chain before MSNBC’s Debo showed up to ask—and I can’t stress this enough—the person who was once the Trump administration’s highest-ranking Black aide—whether he considered Joe Biden to be the president-elect.
“I want to start by asking you a pretty basic, sort of bottom-line question. Do you accept and believe that Joe Biden is the president-elect of the United States?” Reid asked Bearded Tim Scott.
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“I think we should just let the nation kind of run its course on the investigations and lawsuits on dealing with the vote, and once that’s decided, we can confirm it,” Smith replied. “You know, I think if the election was leaning in Trump’s direction, we would want to run the course and make sure that every vote that was cast was appropriate.”
On this point, Nephew Ruckus was partially correct. When the election was actually leaning in Trump’s direction at the end of the evening of Nov. 3, Democrats actually decided to let the election “run the course and make sure that every vote that was cast was appropriate.” And how did they do that? They let election officials count the votes, which might come as a surprise to Smith.
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“What investigations specifically?” Reid asked MAGA Kimbo Slice. “Give me a specific one. Name me one. Name me one that has not already been thrown out.”
“Honestly, I haven’t been following it,” Smith would say after Reid bullied him into answering her questions.
Joy seemed stunned but—to be fair—why would anyone expect the Candace Owens of Ice Cubes to follow an election just because he once worked in the White House and appeared on television to answer questions about the election?
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And when Reid asked Smith how he felt, as a Black man, about his party’s attempt to specifically disenfranchise Black voters, Ben Carson’s #BeardGoals replied that he don’t know nothin’ ‘bout no voter racism. And voter suppression? Who said anything about voter suppression? He is an Alpha, for Chrissakes! Plus, white people live in Detroit, too! (Seriously, that was his response.)
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Apparently, Joy Reid has never seen Eight Mile. What about Rabbit? Why do liberals hate Cheddar Bob? A Phi A! Ohhhh Six!
And then, Kellyanne Kanye turned off his MAGAbook Pro, pedaled his clown car back to the “unpaid employees”’ quarters on the Mar-a-Lago Plantation where Lil Wayne advised him that he’s got the stepping part down but his fetching needed a little more work.
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Someone has to stop Joy Reid.
How are Black conservatives supposed to teach their children how to shuck and jive if she keeps perpetuating this abrasive form of lie-shaming? She’s supposed to be a role model. Slapping lies out of someone’s mouth is also violence and it should be condemned. Tucker Carlson would never! This is just another example of the fake news lamestream media attacking conservatives by pointing out their lack of logic and facts.
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Perhaps The ReidOut should be rated M for Mature Audiences or—at the very least—ED for excessive dragging. This is why we can’t have nice things (like democracy, perhaps). How does Joy Reid know that Smith doesn’t suffer from a rare neurological condition that left him with the inability to pronounce the words “president-elect?” What if he has been stricken with Diamond and Silk Cell Anemia? Bitchassperger’s perhaps?
It’s a hate crime, really.
Anyway, RIP to the dismembered corpse of Ja’Ron Smith, and shame on Joy Reid for the actions caught in this exclusive footage of Reid’s visit to the depths of Ja’Ron Smith’s soul:
He will be missed.


theroot--2020-11-19--Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves Wants to Set Aside $3 Million on 'Patriotic Education Fund'

Mississippi Gov .
Tate Reeves ( R ) seems dead set on doing everything but addressing the pandemic currently ravaging his state .
His latest venture into headassery is calling for $ 3 million of the state ’ s budget to be set aside for the “ Patriotic Education Fund.
” According to The Hill , the funding would go to schools that don ’ t engage in what Reeves calls “ revisionist history ” that is “ poisoning a generation.
” It is insane how much 2020 ’ s No .
1 The Root 100 honoree and creator of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has managed to get these white men in their feelings .
“ Across the country , young children have suffered from indoctrination in far-left socialist teachings that emphasize America ’ s shortcomings over the exceptional achievements of this country , ” Reeves wrote in his budget proposal .
“ Capitalism , democracy , and other uniquely American values have been the victims of a targeted campaign from foreign and domestic influence—aiming to destroy the pillars of our society.
” God , reading that made me feel like I was in a toxic relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basically boiled down to “ Yes , this country may have committed mass genocide against indigenous peoples , enslaved and tortured countless Africans , committed whole-ass treason to preserve the institution of slavery , instituted Jim Crow laws and greatly exacerbated income inequality through unchecked capitalism , but dammit , we put a man on the moon .
Why don ’ t you talk more about that ?
” Also , with regards to his little comment about democracy , the last I checked , it was the sitting Republican president who ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ democracy because he can ’ t take an L. Reeves , whose face answers the question “ What would a toddler look like if it reached middle age ?
” also called for funding to be reduced for schools that choose not to hold in-person classes .
In the proposal , Reeves states that the “ Mississippi Department of Education budget provides each district with funding for classroom learning , janitorial and food service staff , school bus operation , utilities , and other expenses related to in-person operations.
” He adds that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ continue to get significant funding for these expenses , yet the resources are not being utilized.
” According to Mississippi Today , educators in the state had beef with Reeves ’ logic on both of his education proposals .
The Mississippi Association of Educators released a lengthy statement that basically called Reeves a whole-ass hypocrite .
“ When we requested statewide COVID reporting standards and guidance on how to address teacher absences during the pandemic , we were told unequivocally that districts best knew how to handle their response .
Now that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed because they believe they do not have the staff and resources to safely serve their district ’ s students and families , the governor has decided that they can no longer be trusted to do what ’ s best , ” the statement read .
I don ’ t know about y ’ all , but that sounded like they just told the governor to square-up .
Granted , instigating would be my sport in the Hood Olympics , so it could just be me .
They also had a problem with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , writing : Goddamn , y ’ all .
Did LeVar Burton write this ?
‘ Cause they reading his ass .
This also gets to the heart of what ’ s wrong with Reeves ’ budget proposal , overall .
If you take a look at the list of priorities on the proposal , the pandemic is listed third from the bottom .
Should you take a gander at what Reeves actually writes under the proposal , it ’ s vague .
“ Throughout the pandemic , the Mississippi Department of Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Governor ’ s Office have worked together to mobilize resources to fight the COVID-19 pandemic .
The joint team has utilized data to ensure a targeted response with mask requirements and social distancing rules .
It has only been accomplished because the agencies have worked so closely and cooperated fully .
MEMA and MSDH , at least , should receive budget considerations for the work that they have done—and they should receive all the resources they need to operate with full efficiency at this critical time , ” Reeves writes .
That ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wrote .
Nothing on increasing PPE supplies for healthcare and education workers , or even funds being put away for the potential distribution of a vaccine .
This isn ’ t surprising , as Reeves has basically just let COVID-19 do its thing in Mississippi .
He held off on issuing a statewide mask mandate until August only to let it expire the following month , initially resisted issuing a stay-at-home order , and recently said that he would not participate should a national lockdown be declared .
So yeah , Reeves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right now , but he ’ s the one they got .
You would think his daughter being exposed to the virus would perhaps change his way of thinking but nope .
Citizens dying ?
That ’ s fine .
Casting the Confederacy in a bad light ?
Well , I guess that ’ s where Reeves draws the line .

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) seems dead set on doing everything but addressing the pandemic currently ravaging his state. His latest venture into headassery is calling for $3 million of the state’s budget to be set aside for the “Patriotic Education Fund.”
According to The Hill, the funding would go to schools that don’t engage in what Reeves calls “revisionist history” that is “poisoning a generation.” It is insane how much 2020’s No. 1 The Root 100 honoree and creator of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, has managed to get these white men in their feelings.
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“Across the country, young children have suffered from indoctrination in far-left socialist teachings that emphasize America’s shortcomings over the exceptional achievements of this country,” Reeves wrote in his budget proposal. “Capitalism, democracy, and other uniquely American values have been the victims of a targeted campaign from foreign and domestic influence—aiming to destroy the pillars of our society.”
God, reading that made me feel like I was in a toxic relationship with this article.
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That whole paragraph basically boiled down to “Yes, this country may have committed mass genocide against indigenous peoples, enslaved and tortured countless Africans, committed whole-ass treason to preserve the institution of slavery, instituted Jim Crow laws and greatly exacerbated income inequality through unchecked capitalism, but dammit, we put a man on the moon. Why don’t you talk more about that?”
Also, with regards to his little comment about democracy, the last I checked, it was the sitting Republican president who’s currently waging an unhinged assault on democracy because he can’t take an L.
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Reeves, whose face answers the question “What would a toddler look like if it reached middle age?” also called for funding to be reduced for schools that choose not to hold in-person classes. In the proposal, Reeves states that the “Mississippi Department of Education budget provides each district with funding for classroom learning, janitorial and food service staff, school bus operation, utilities, and other expenses related to in-person operations.”
He adds that schools choosing to engage in distance learning “continue to get significant funding for these expenses, yet the resources are not being utilized.”
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According to Mississippi Today, educators in the state had beef with Reeves’ logic on both of his education proposals. The Mississippi Association of Educators released a lengthy statement that basically called Reeves a whole-ass hypocrite.
“When we requested statewide COVID reporting standards and guidance on how to address teacher absences during the pandemic, we were told unequivocally that districts best knew how to handle their response. Now that some districts have elected to keep buildings closed because they believe they do not have the staff and resources to safely serve their district’s students and families, the governor has decided that they can no longer be trusted to do what’s best,” the statement read.
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I don’t know about y’all, but that sounded like they just told the governor to square-up. Granted, instigating would be my sport in the Hood Olympics, so it could just be me.
They also had a problem with Reeves’ “Patriotic Education” proposal, writing:
[W]hile we field calls from educators lacking PPE and cleaning supplies, Governor Reeves is seeking to solve a history curriculum problem that we’ve never once heard a teacher ask about. We have, however, heard from teachers across the state who lack textbooks and paper and pencils and chalk, and deal with toilets that don’t function or window units that are broken when school starts in August.
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Goddamn, y’all. Did LeVar Burton write this? ‘Cause they reading his ass.
This also gets to the heart of what’s wrong with Reeves’ budget proposal, overall. If you take a look at the list of priorities on the proposal, the pandemic is listed third from the bottom. Should you take a gander at what Reeves actually writes under the proposal, it’s vague.
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“Throughout the pandemic, the Mississippi Department of Health, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, and Governor’s Office have worked together to mobilize resources to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The joint team has utilized data to ensure a targeted response with mask requirements and social distancing rules. It has only been accomplished because the agencies have worked so closely and cooperated fully. MEMA and MSDH, at least, should receive budget considerations for the work that they have done—and they should receive all the resources they need to operate with full efficiency at this critical time,” Reeves writes.
That’s it, that’s all he wrote.
Nothing on increasing PPE supplies for healthcare and education workers, or even funds being put away for the potential distribution of a vaccine. This isn’t surprising, as Reeves has basically just let COVID-19 do its thing in Mississippi. He held off on issuing a statewide mask mandate until August only to let it expire the following month, initially resisted issuing a stay-at-home order, and recently said that he would not participate should a national lockdown be declared.
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So yeah, Reeves ain’t the guy Mississippi needs right now, but he’s the one they got. You would think his daughter being exposed to the virus would perhaps change his way of thinking but nope. Citizens dying? That’s fine. Casting the Confederacy in a bad light? Well, I guess that’s where Reeves draws the line.


theroot--2020-11-19--Either Rudy Giuliani Uses Bigen, or His Human Skin Glue Is Melting. Either Way, I've Got Questions

Trump ’ s personal lawyer is having a rough go at it .
Not only is he grossly incompetent at living , breathing and doing his job , but now it seems that either his hair dye or his human skin mask given to all Gremlins who want to live a normal life is failing him .
During a press conference for ... who the fuck knows what it was for ?
I ’ m sure Rudy was pushing the company line about voter fraud in the presidential election .
You know the voter fraud that no one outside of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yep , that voter fraud .
Anyway , Twitter was the first to notice that Rudy had boo boo juice running down the side of his goddamn face , and no one—not the woman standing behind him , not the press , not the Devil who lives in his soul—no one told this nigga that he had some brown liquid running down the side of his goddamn face .
No one wanted to yell out , “ Playboy , you ’ ve got old antifreeze leaking down the side of your damn face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shit : Of course , Twitter had jokes : Thankfully , seasoned journalist Lawrence O ’ Donnell was able to do some investigating and kept America abreast .
Which brings on a whole other host of questions .
Like Rudy Giuliani has always rocked the Captain Stubing , you know , the haircut where he sits in the barber ’ s chair and asks for his barber to clear the top and leave the sides full , so what the fuck is he dying ?
And if he ’ s dying the sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he do it with ?
A marker ?
Has he spoken with Trump ’ s Bigen adviser Stephen Miller , who went from driving with the roof down to a full-on hardtop like no one would notice ?
If Rudy Giuliani is really just drinking that Love craft and is , in fact , a Black man just wanting to feel what it ’ s like to be a spineless white tyrant then he needs to get out of the public eye before it wears off .
Never forget that we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” before :

Trump’s personal lawyer is having a rough go at it. Not only is he grossly incompetent at living, breathing and doing his job, but now it seems that either his hair dye or his human skin mask given to all Gremlins who want to live a normal life is failing him.
During a press conference for...who the fuck knows what it was for? I’m sure Rudy was pushing the company line about voter fraud in the presidential election. You know the voter fraud that no one outside of Trump and the Republicans can find. Yep, that voter fraud.
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Anyway, Twitter was the first to notice that Rudy had boo boo juice running down the side of his goddamn face, and no one—not the woman standing behind him, not the press, not the Devil who lives in his soul—no one told this nigga that he had some brown liquid running down the side of his goddamn face.
No one wanted to yell out, “Playboy, you’ve got old antifreeze leaking down the side of your damn face!”
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I mean look at this shit:
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Of course, Twitter had jokes:
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Thankfully, seasoned journalist Lawrence O’Donnell was able to do some investigating and kept America abreast.
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Which brings on a whole other host of questions.
Like Rudy Giuliani has always rocked the Captain Stubing, you know, the haircut where he sits in the barber’s chair and asks for his barber to clear the top and leave the sides full, so what the fuck is he dying? And if he’s dying the sides of his hair...then what did he do it with? A marker?
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Has he spoken with Trump’s Bigen adviser Stephen Miller, who went from driving with the roof down to a full-on hardtop like no one would notice?
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If Rudy Giuliani is really just drinking that Love craft and is, in fact, a Black man just wanting to feel what it’s like to be a spineless white tyrant then he needs to get out of the public eye before it wears off. Never forget that we’ve seen otherworldly creatures masquerading as “people” before:
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theroot--2020-11-19--Congress Doesn’t Give AF About America

Congress Doesn’t Give AF About America

Here is where we are : America is drowning in a sea of despair and Congress is holding all the life jackets .
Instead of reaching a stimulus compromise that would help some stay afloat , they are going on Thanksgiving vacation while , in Texas , many are forced to join miles long food lines just to have something to put on the table .
Which brings me to this : Congress doesn ’ t give a fuck about America .
How could they , when they know that , at this point , Americans are suffering and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make this better .
As it stands : 11.1 million people ( pdf ) are unemployed ; some 250,000 people have died from the coronavirus ; without the additional $ 600 a week as a part of the original coronavirus stimulus , families in states like Mississippi are forced to make $ 217 a week stretch .
And without a new stimulus bill in the works that both sides can agree on , America has only received a funky-ass few thousand dollars ( and that ’ s if you have children ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shit down .
And now with the winter here and the coronavirus set to come through and crush the buildings , punk-ass Congress is going on vacation again .
Here ’ s how Axios put it : “ This failure was disheartening in May .
It was frustrating in August .
It was maddening earlier this month.
” And , since there seems to be some speculation in the comments as to which side I ’ m on , let me say this : I ’ m on the side of right .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ does the best for the people of America .
I ’ m on the side that believes in taking care of the most vulnerable at the most vulnerable of times .
Also , let me add , fuck Senate Majority Leader Mitch-ass Mitch McConnell and also fuck dolphin-clapping Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi .
I was with Pelosi when she passed her $ 3.2 trillion bill in the House in May .
I was with her when she kept applying pressure on Mitch , old , swollen neck-ass , to pass the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a vote on the Senate floor .
I was with her when she wanted to stand strong for the bill .
But politics got in the way of the people , and Pelosi got argumentative when pressed on why she wouldn ’ t accept a smaller stimulus proposal by Republicans .
Pelosi was bitter , and mad and standing on principle , and I can tell you this as someone who has gone hungry on many nights as a teen : a honeybun on the table now beats the promise of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me wrong , the grossly incompetent president created this mess , and McConnell and his crew have always been trash .
But what we have here is an impasse , or as Wolf Blitzer ( This nigga is named Wolf ?
Wolf !
And y ’ all still aint got nothing ? )
put it , “ Don ’ t let perfect become the enemy of good.
” More people are dying , businesses are closing , more people are losing their jobs and the people need help and relief .
And here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing .
Mitch McConnell and his crew are fuckwads .
They always have been .
There is nothing new there .
But the inability to work with them is starting to make Pelosi look like she ’ s holding out for something that is never going to come .
Pelosi believes she has leverage by blaming America ’ s instability on the Republican Party , but the current election proved that is a lie .
She has no leverage because she ’ s forgotten something I learned while out on the streets : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nigga that doesn ’ t give a fuck .
Republicans don ’ t care who dies .
They don ’ t care who is going hungry or losing their jobs , and guess what ?
Their homeless , hungry , constituents don ’ t either .
At this point , a deal , any deal , needs to be made because America can ’ t wait until February for something to give .
Congress needs to act now before we have to stand in line for bread , I mean , shit , @ @ @ @ @ @

Here is where we are: America is drowning in a sea of despair and Congress is holding all the life jackets. Instead of reaching a stimulus compromise that would help some stay afloat, they are going on Thanksgiving vacation while, in Texas, many are forced to join miles long food lines just to have something to put on the table.
Which brings me to this: Congress doesn’t give a fuck about America.
How could they, when they know that, at this point, Americans are suffering and they’ve done little to almost nothing to make this better. As it stands: 11.1 million people (pdf) are unemployed; some 250,000 people have died from the coronavirus; without the additional $600 a week as a part of the original coronavirus stimulus, families in states like Mississippi are forced to make $217 a week stretch. And without a new stimulus bill in the works that both sides can agree on, America has only received a funky-ass few thousand dollars (and that’s if you have children) since the coronavirus came through and shut shit down. And now with the winter here and the coronavirus set to come through and crush the buildings, punk-ass Congress is going on vacation again.
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Here’s how Axios put it: “This failure was disheartening in May. It was frustrating in August. It was maddening earlier this month.”
And, since there seems to be some speculation in the comments as to which side I’m on, let me say this: I’m on the side of right. I’m on the side that does the best for the people of America. I’m on the side that believes in taking care of the most vulnerable at the most vulnerable of times.
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Also, let me add, fuck Senate Majority Leader Mitch-ass Mitch McConnell and also fuck dolphin-clapping Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. I was with Pelosi when she passed her $3.2 trillion bill in the House in May. I was with her when she kept applying pressure on Mitch, old, swollen neck-ass, to pass the bill, which he never even brought to a vote on the Senate floor. I was with her when she wanted to stand strong for the bill. But politics got in the way of the people, and Pelosi got argumentative when pressed on why she wouldn’t accept a smaller stimulus proposal by Republicans.
Pelosi was bitter, and mad and standing on principle, and I can tell you this as someone who has gone hungry on many nights as a teen: a honeybun on the table now beats the promise of a steak tomorrow.
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Don’t get me wrong, the grossly incompetent president created this mess, and McConnell and his crew have always been trash. But what we have here is an impasse, or as Wolf Blitzer (This nigga is named Wolf? Wolf! And y’all still aint got nothing?) put it, “Don’t let perfect become the enemy of good.”
More people are dying, businesses are closing, more people are losing their jobs and the people need help and relief. And here we are going on another month with nothing. Mitch McConnell and his crew are fuckwads. They always have been. There is nothing new there. But the inability to work with them is starting to make Pelosi look like she’s holding out for something that is never going to come. Pelosi believes she has leverage by blaming America’s instability on the Republican Party, but the current election proved that is a lie. She has no leverage because she’s forgotten something I learned while out on the streets: You can’t argue with a nigga that doesn’t give a fuck. Republicans don’t care who dies. They don’t care who is going hungry or losing their jobs, and guess what? Their homeless, hungry, constituents don’t either. At this point, a deal, any deal, needs to be made because America can’t wait until February for something to give.
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Congress needs to act now before we have to stand in line for bread, I mean, shit, we are already halfway there.


theroot--2020-11-19--The SkinStore Has Japan's Number One Selling Sheet Masks for $5 Less

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theroot--2020-11-19--Colin Kaepernick Revives Calls for Release of Mumia Abu-Jamal: 'Mumia's Life and Legacy Must Matter'

For nearly 40 years , Mumia Abu-Jamal has been imprisoned for a crime he says he didn ’ t commit .
On Monday , prison abolition activist and former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick renewed calls for his release , saying if Black lives matter , “ it means that Mumia ’ s life and legacy must matter.
” Kaepernick , an NFL free agent who hasn ’ t played since taking a knee to protest police brutality during the 2016-2017 NFL season , made the remarks on a Monday press conference organized by activist groups , including Black Lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Black Philly Radical Collective , reports WHYY .
Abu-Jamal was once the most notorious death row prisoner in the U.S. , a former Black Panther sentenced to death after being found guilty of killing Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner by a mostly white jury .
But Abu-Jamal has always maintained his innocence in numerous appeals , pointing to a corrupt police force , along with biased prosecutors and a trial judge , as the reasons why he was convicted and incarcerated .
While he is no longer on death row , vigilance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , the Nation notes .
But Kaepernick hopes to renew interest in his case .
“ Mumia has been in prison longer than I ’ ve been alive , ” Kaepernick said on Monday , summarizing Abu-Jamal ’ s case .
“ Since 1981 , Mumia has maintained his innocence .
His story has not changed .
Mumia was shot , brutalized , arrested and chained to a hospital bed .
The first police officer assigned to him wrote in a report that ‘ The Negro male made no comment , ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 64 days into the investigation , another officer testified that Mumia has confessed to the killing.
” “ Today we ’ re living through a moment where it ’ s acceptable to paint ‘ end racism now ’ in front of the Philadelphia Police Department ’ s 26th district headquarters , and yet a political prisoner who has since the age of 14 dedicated his life to fighting against racism , continues to be caged and lives his life on a slow death row , ” he continued .
“ We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says ‘ Black Lives Matter.
’ And if that ’ s truly the case , then it means that Mumia ’ s life and legacy must matter .
And the causes that he sacrifices life and freedom for must matter as well.
” Abu-Jamal was convicted of fatally shooting Faulkner in 1982 after the police officer stopped Abu-Jamal ’ s brother , William Cook , for driving the wrong way down a city street .
Prosecutors said that a fight broke out between Cook and Faulkner ; Abu-Jamal , who happened to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came to his brother ’ s defense , shooting Faulkner .
Abu-Jamal was found wounded at the scene but denied ever shooting at the officer .
A former Black Panther , Abu-Jamal was also a journalist and served as a president of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists .
He regularly covered police brutality , including the Philadelphia Police Department ’ s confrontations with the radical leftist organization , MOVE .
Since his imprisonment , Abu-Jamal has continued his activism through his writing ; his 12th book , Murder Incorporated—Perfecting Tyranny : Book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This past year , as Black Lives Matter protests around the country have brought police brutality to the fore once again , Kaepernick has focused specifically on calling for prison abolition .
Last month , his publishing company launched “ Abolition for the People , ” a collection of essays from a variety of writers and activists arguing that the path to eradicating racism must involve radical institutional changes , including divesting from police .
“ Not only do police and prisons fail to make us safer , but reform has only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” reads the introductory essay .
“ The only answer is abolition , a full dismantling of the carceral state and the institutions that support it.
” As CBS News reports , the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered an investigation into conflict of interest allegations at the Philadelphia District Attorney ’ s Office related to the handling of Abu-Jamal ’ s prosecution .
Ordered earlier this year , the active investigation means all legal appeals for Abu-Jamal are paused as the court assumes jurisdiction over his case .

For nearly 40 years, Mumia Abu-Jamal has been imprisoned for a crime he says he didn’t commit. On Monday, prison abolition activist and former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick renewed calls for his release, saying if Black lives matter, “it means that Mumia’s life and legacy must matter.”
Kaepernick, an NFL free agent who hasn’t played since taking a knee to protest police brutality during the 2016-2017 NFL season, made the remarks on a Monday press conference organized by activist groups, including Black Lives Matter Philadelphia, Mobilization 4 Mumia and the Black Philly Radical Collective, reports WHYY.
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Abu-Jamal was once the most notorious death row prisoner in the U.S., a former Black Panther sentenced to death after being found guilty of killing Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner by a mostly white jury. But Abu-Jamal has always maintained his innocence in numerous appeals, pointing to a corrupt police force, along with biased prosecutors and a trial judge, as the reasons why he was convicted and incarcerated.
While he is no longer on death row, vigilance around his case has dissipated over the years, the Nation notes. But Kaepernick hopes to renew interest in his case.
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“Mumia has been in prison longer than I’ve been alive,” Kaepernick said on Monday, summarizing Abu-Jamal’s case. “Since 1981, Mumia has maintained his innocence. His story has not changed. Mumia was shot, brutalized, arrested and chained to a hospital bed. The first police officer assigned to him wrote in a report that ‘The Negro male made no comment,’ as cited in Philly Mag. Yet 64 days into the investigation, another officer testified that Mumia has confessed to the killing.”
Kaepernick connected Abu-Jamal’s long-term imprisonment to today’s Black Lives Matter movement.
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“Today we’re living through a moment where it’s acceptable to paint ‘end racism now’ in front of the Philadelphia Police Department’s 26th district headquarters, and yet a political prisoner who has since the age of 14 dedicated his life to fighting against racism, continues to be caged and lives his life on a slow death row,” he continued. “We’re in the midst of a movement that says ‘Black Lives Matter.’ And if that’s truly the case, then it means that Mumia’s life and legacy must matter. And the causes that he sacrifices life and freedom for must matter as well.”
Abu-Jamal was convicted of fatally shooting Faulkner in 1982 after the police officer stopped Abu-Jamal’s brother, William Cook, for driving the wrong way down a city street. Prosecutors said that a fight broke out between Cook and Faulkner; Abu-Jamal, who happened to be driving nearby, saw the confrontation and came to his brother’s defense, shooting Faulkner. Abu-Jamal was found wounded at the scene but denied ever shooting at the officer.
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A former Black Panther, Abu-Jamal was also a journalist and served as a president of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. He regularly covered police brutality, including the Philadelphia Police Department’s confrontations with the radical leftist organization, MOVE.
Since his imprisonment, Abu-Jamal has continued his activism through his writing; his 12th book, Murder Incorporated—Perfecting Tyranny: Book 3 is set to be published soon.
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This past year, as Black Lives Matter protests around the country have brought police brutality to the fore once again, Kaepernick has focused specifically on calling for prison abolition. Last month, his publishing company launched “Abolition for the People,” a collection of essays from a variety of writers and activists arguing that the path to eradicating racism must involve radical institutional changes, including divesting from police.
“Not only do police and prisons fail to make us safer, but reform has only strengthened their most toxic ingrained practices,” reads the introductory essay. “The only answer is abolition, a full dismantling of the carceral state and the institutions that support it.”
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As CBS News reports, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered an investigation into conflict of interest allegations at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office related to the handling of Abu-Jamal’s prosecution. Ordered earlier this year, the active investigation means all legal appeals for Abu-Jamal are paused as the court assumes jurisdiction over his case.


theroot--2020-11-19--Icon to Icon: Zendaya Paid a Stunning Homage to Modeling Legend Donyale Luna. Now, Can We Get a Biop

Icon to Icon: Zendaya Paid a Stunning Homage to Modeling Legend Donyale Luna. Now, Can We Get a Biopic?

Another week , another Zendaya cover ?
Well actually , there are , in total , four versions of Zendaya ’ s December-January collector ’ s edition cover for Essence .
But there ’ s also more than one woman being immortalized in this series of highly stylized black-and-white images conceived by Zendaya ’ s longtime stylist and creative director for the shoot ( and 2019 The Root 100 honoree ) , Law Roach and African American photographers AB+DM Studio ( Zendaya continuing her consistent use of all-Black creative crews ) .
The cover story pays homage to Donyale Luna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fashion scene of the 1960s and ’ 70s and was the first Black woman to be featured on a cover of Vogue , starring on the British edition in March 1966 ( Beverly Johnson holding the distinction of being the first to star on an American Vogue cover in 1974 ) .
“ We can not , will not let our icons be forgotten , ” wrote Roach on Instagram , where he posted shot-for-shot comparisons of Zendaya emulating Luna ’ s most famous poses .
“ I had so much fun on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the first Black supermodel , ” Zendaya told writer Sylvia Obell in her cover story , titled A Work of Art .
“ A lot of what I do , specifically within fashion , is a tribute to fashion icons who came before me—many of whom are Black women .
I love the way it turned out .
I ’ m very proud of it .
It ’ s one of my favorite cover shoots I ’ ve ever done.
” “ It was such an honor to pay homage to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polarizing figure in the 60s .
Hope she would be proud , ” added photographers Ahmad Barber and Donte Maurice ( AB+DM Studio ) in another post .
As part of Essence ’ s ongoing 50th anniversary celebration , it ’ s a fitting tribute , though Luna seemingly never modeled for the magazine .
Fifty years ago , she was already a legend in the fashion world , having departed New York City , where she ’ d become a regular ( and the rare African American ) at Andy Warhol ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Europe , expanding beyond the modeling world to appear in now-revered films like Antonioni ’ s Blow-Up ( 1966 ) and Fellini ’ s Satyricon ( 1969 ) .
But as Luna ’ s daughter , Dream Cazzaniga reminded us in a 2019 British Vogue tribute to her mother in recognition of 40 years since Luna ’ s sudden death , the preternatural beauty was originally born Peggy Ann Freeman in 1945 Detroit , adopting the name Donyale Luna as a teenager .
“ I ’ ll be on top of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have , every muscle of my skinny body , ” Luna wrote to a childhood friend soon after moving to Manhattan at 19 .
“ I feel it , I know it .
I ’ ll be some kind of star real soon .
Real soon.
” “ It seems glamorous , except that my mother could never quite escape prejudice , ” Cazzaniga later wrote of Luna ’ s swift rise to fame ; a rise that ended tragically , due to an accidental overdose at age 33 , when her daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On the one hand , people longed for her become a symbol of the African-American resistance ; a role she struggled with as someone who identified as mixed race , ” Cazzaniga added .
At 24 , the also mixed-race Zendaya is almost exactly the age Luna was 50 years ago—and is no doubt the embodiment of the dream the supermodel and actress had for herself .
In addition to being a revered beauty with an already well-established career in Hollywood , this year , Zendaya became the youngest ever to win the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her work in Euphoria , on which she is also a producer .
However , unlike Luna , Zendaya does not shy away from engaging with conversations about race and colorism , or acknowledging the persistent racism and tokenism in Hollywood—a trend she is happy to help shift , as she tells Obell .
“ I think what ’ s slowly starting to happen is , artists like Issa Rae and Lena Waithe have created opportunities that have resulted in more of us being in these rooms , ” she says .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I think it ’ s definitely changing the idea that there can only be ‘ one at a time , which is false .
I love to see that genuine love and respect for each other ’ s work .
I hope that we continue to expand that in all kinds of beautiful ways , because I think we ’ re on a really good path.
” Zendaya ’ s path , which began as a child star on Disney , will next see her starring opposite John David Washington ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Pauletta ) in the quarantine-produced and very grown-up Malcolm & Marie , another black-and-white cinematic moment which was teased on Wednesday and will air on Netflix February 5 .
“ It was a dream , because I ’ ve always wanted to be able to just strip everything away , ” Zendaya says of the film , which she also produced and reportedly commissioned .
“ I love what I do—and like most people , I was finding ways to stay inspired and stay creative , and luckily I know people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great sitting in a room with John David Washington , Marcell Rév and Sam [ Levinson ] , literally writing scenes as we went , coming up with ideas as we moved through the characters , and finding new things every day .
That was the coolest part .
That is why I do this.
” Zendaya has several other projects in the works , including a rumored biopic on Ronnie Spector , lead singer of the Ronettes .
But after seeing her channel Luna , we can ’ t help but wonder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would translate to the screen—and while the resemblance may be questionable , after her multilayered performance in Euphoria , I don ’ t think any of us would be mad to see Zendaya bring Luna ’ s fantastical yet ultimately tragic journey from Detroit to the heights of the fashion world back to life .
It might be yet another fitting tribute to a woman and enduring muse who arguably never got the chance to enjoy the breadth of her impact and power ; power Zendaya says she wishes for all Black women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fully realize our power and harness it to do great things , because we are incredibly powerful , ” she tells Essence .
“ We ’ re often convinced that we ’ re not , and taught to shrink—but we have to believe in our collective power .
I always think of that Beyoncé song , ‘ They ’ ll never take my power , my power , my power.
’ Let ’ s take that energy into the new year .
”

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

Another week, another Zendaya cover? Well actually, there are, in total, four versions of Zendaya’s December-January collector’s edition cover for Essence. But there’s also more than one woman being immortalized in this series of highly stylized black-and-white images conceived by Zendaya’s longtime stylist and creative director for the shoot (and 2019 The Root 100 honoree), Law Roach and African American photographers AB+DM Studio (Zendaya continuing her consistent use of all-Black creative crews). The cover story pays homage to Donyale Luna, the Black supermodel who conquered the fashion scene of the 1960s and ’70s and was the first Black woman to be featured on a cover of Vogue, starring on the British edition in March 1966 (Beverly Johnson holding the distinction of being the first to star on an American Vogue cover in 1974).
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“We cannot, will not let our icons be forgotten,” wrote Roach on Instagram, where he posted shot-for-shot comparisons of Zendaya emulating Luna’s most famous poses.
“I had so much fun on this shoot paying homage to Donyale Luna, the first Black supermodel,” Zendaya told writer Sylvia Obell in her cover story, titled A Work of Art. “A lot of what I do, specifically within fashion, is a tribute to fashion icons who came before me—many of whom are Black women. I love the way it turned out. I’m very proud of it. It’s one of my favorite cover shoots I’ve ever done.”
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“It was such an honor to pay homage to a woman that was such a groundbreaking and polarizing figure in the 60s. Hope she would be proud,” added photographers Ahmad Barber and Donte Maurice (AB+DM Studio) in another post.
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As part of Essence’s ongoing 50th anniversary celebration, it’s a fitting tribute, though Luna seemingly never modeled for the magazine. Fifty years ago, she was already a legend in the fashion world, having departed New York City, where she’d become a regular (and the rare African American) at Andy Warhol’s Factory, and taken up residence in Europe, expanding beyond the modeling world to appear in now-revered films like Antonioni’s Blow-Up (1966) and Fellini’s Satyricon (1969). But as Luna’s daughter, Dream Cazzaniga reminded us in a 2019 British Vogue tribute to her mother in recognition of 40 years since Luna’s sudden death, the preternatural beauty was originally born Peggy Ann Freeman in 1945 Detroit, adopting the name Donyale Luna as a teenager.
“I’ll be on top of the world if it takes every breath I have, every muscle of my skinny body,” Luna wrote to a childhood friend soon after moving to Manhattan at 19. “I feel it, I know it. I’ll be some kind of star real soon. Real soon.”
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“It seems glamorous, except that my mother could never quite escape prejudice,” Cazzaniga later wrote of Luna’s swift rise to fame; a rise that ended tragically, due to an accidental overdose at age 33, when her daughter was only 18 months old. “On the one hand, people longed for her become a symbol of the African-American resistance; a role she struggled with as someone who identified as mixed race,” Cazzaniga added.
At 24, the also mixed-race Zendaya is almost exactly the age Luna was 50 years ago—and is no doubt the embodiment of the dream the supermodel and actress had for herself. In addition to being a revered beauty with an already well-established career in Hollywood, this year, Zendaya became the youngest ever to win the Lead Actress - Drama Series Emmy for her work in Euphoria, on which she is also a producer. However, unlike Luna, Zendaya does not shy away from engaging with conversations about race and colorism, or acknowledging the persistent racism and tokenism in Hollywood—a trend she is happy to help shift, as she tells Obell.
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“I think what’s slowly starting to happen is, artists like Issa Rae and Lena Waithe have created opportunities that have resulted in more of us being in these rooms,” she says. “That’s such a special feeling, and I think it’s definitely changing the idea that there can only be ‘one at a time, which is false. I love to see that genuine love and respect for each other’s work. I hope that we continue to expand that in all kinds of beautiful ways, because I think we’re on a really good path.”
Zendaya’s path, which began as a child star on Disney, will next see her starring opposite John David Washington (star of Tenet and son of Denzel and Pauletta) in the quarantine-produced and very grown-up Malcolm & Marie, another black-and-white cinematic moment which was teased on Wednesday and will air on Netflix February 5.
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“It was a dream, because I’ve always wanted to be able to just strip everything away,” Zendaya says of the film, which she also produced and reportedly commissioned. “I love what I do—and like most people, I was finding ways to stay inspired and stay creative, and luckily I know people who are the same way. It was great sitting in a room with John David Washington, Marcell Rév and Sam [Levinson], literally writing scenes as we went, coming up with ideas as we moved through the characters, and finding new things every day. That was the coolest part. That is why I do this.”
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Zendaya has several other projects in the works, including a rumored biopic on Ronnie Spector, lead singer of the Ronettes. But after seeing her channel Luna, we can’t help but wonder how a biopic on this lost legend would translate to the screen—and while the resemblance may be questionable, after her multilayered performance in Euphoria, I don’t think any of us would be mad to see Zendaya bring Luna’s fantastical yet ultimately tragic journey from Detroit to the heights of the fashion world back to life. It might be yet another fitting tribute to a woman and enduring muse who arguably never got the chance to enjoy the breadth of her impact and power; power Zendaya says she wishes for all Black women.
“For us to continue to fully realize our power and harness it to do great things, because we are incredibly powerful,” she tells Essence. “We’re often convinced that we’re not, and taught to shrink—but we have to believe in our collective power. I always think of that Beyoncé song, ‘They’ll never take my power, my power, my power.’ Let’s take that energy into the new year.”


theroot--2020-11-19--A Verzuz Origin Story: Swizz Beatz and Timbaland Talk to GQ About Their Party-at-Home Hit

Just in time for the season 2 debut of Verzuz , the Instagram Live music battle showdown , the creators and award-winning producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland sat down with GQ to discuss how this pandemic-themed party became so popular , so fast .
If you ’ ve been living under a rock this year , ( which , I mean , hey—you might have been .
Whatever you need to do to cope with this year gets no judgment from me ) , the Verzuz music battles have taken over both Instagram and Twitter timelines , thanks largely in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Patti LaBelle vs. Gladys Knight , Brandy vs. Monica , T-Pain vs. Lil Jon , Erykah Badu vs. Jill Scott , and who could forget the iconic Babyface vs. Teddy Riley ?
( I know I won ’ t ; the jokes were on 1000 that night . )
At the onset , it was just a way for both Swizz and Tim to tease new music and reconnect during freshly mandated lockdowns happening all across the country .
But it quickly turned into something much bigger than either of them had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30,000 people were paying attention .
That ’ s with no flyer , that ’ s with nothing , ” Swizz tells GQ .
“ That ’ s just us up there just going .
Engagement [ on Instagram Live ] is usually 30 , 40 seconds—not four hours , five hours .
People stuck around with me losing Wi-Fi and taking it to the car and going up the hill and doing it from the car .
We knew we had something .
We started getting phone calls , and then me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s just keep this thing going and celebrate the writers and producers and the musicians.
’ ” Timbaland added , “ We already knew it could be big , but it just clicked in .
We just didn ’ t think it would be in the digital form .
We wasn ’ t thinking digital.
” Looking back though , it ’ s a good thing they finally did .
The battles have been a staple during this pandemic for so many , myself included .
The ingenuity , creativity , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has been a sort of saving grace during a time that can have you feeling as if all hope is lost every five seconds .
But lucky for us , this is just the beginning for Verzuz .
“ The sky is not the limit , it ’ s just a view , ” Swizz shares .
“ Exactly , ” Timbaland echoes .
“ It ’ s so big that I can ’ t say what I hope for .
I just know what it is going to be .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it comes , being organic , being true to the culture .
Just taking a ride , taking the gift that God gave us.
” Read their full interview with Gerrick Kennedy and GQ , here .

Just in time for the season 2 debut of Verzuz, the Instagram Live music battle showdown, the creators and award-winning producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland sat down with GQ to discuss how this pandemic-themed party became so popular, so fast.
If you’ve been living under a rock this year, (which, I mean, hey—you might have been. Whatever you need to do to cope with this year gets no judgment from me ), the Verzuz music battles have taken over both Instagram and Twitter timelines, thanks largely in part to their stellar and iconic participants: Patti LaBelle vs. Gladys Knight, Brandy vs. Monica, T-Pain vs. Lil Jon, Erykah Badu vs. Jill Scott, and who could forget the iconic Babyface vs. Teddy Riley? (I know I won’t; the jokes were on 1000 that night.) At the onset, it was just a way for both Swizz and Tim to tease new music and reconnect during freshly mandated lockdowns happening all across the country. But it quickly turned into something much bigger than either of them had imagined.
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“Without an announcement, 30,000 people were paying attention. That’s with no flyer, that’s with nothing,” Swizz tells GQ. “That’s just us up there just going. Engagement [on Instagram Live] is usually 30, 40 seconds—not four hours, five hours. People stuck around with me losing Wi-Fi and taking it to the car and going up the hill and doing it from the car. We knew we had something. We started getting phone calls, and then me and Tim was like, ‘let’s just keep this thing going and celebrate the writers and producers and the musicians.’” Timbaland added, “We already knew it could be big, but it just clicked in. We just didn’t think it would be in the digital form. We wasn’t thinking digital.”
Looking back though, it’s a good thing they finally did. The battles have been a staple during this pandemic for so many , myself included. The ingenuity, creativity, but importantly, the spontaneity of it all, has been a sort of saving grace during a time that can have you feeling as if all hope is lost every five seconds. But lucky for us, this is just the beginning for Verzuz. “The sky is not the limit, it’s just a view,” Swizz shares. “Exactly,” Timbaland echoes. “It’s so big that I can’t say what I hope for. I just know what it is going to be. We’re just taking the journey as it comes, being organic, being true to the culture. Just taking a ride, taking the gift that God gave us.”
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Read their full interview with Gerrick Kennedy and GQ, here.


theroot--2020-11-19--Only $40, You Can Cook to Your Heart's Desire With a Crux Electric Air Fryer

Whether you 're celebrating with your loved ones in person or from a distance , The Inventory staff is dedicated @ @ @ @ @ the top gifts to ring in the season—and maybe a few good deals to snatch @ @ @ @ @ 's okay , your secret 's safe with us .
If you still haven ’ @ @ @ @ @ fryer craze , now ’ s the time .
At 60 % off , the @ @ @ @ @ can get you hooked real quick .
With touchscreen controls and a pre-set cooking menu @ @ @ @ @ , wings , and whatever your culinary heart desires at the touch of a button @ @ @ @ @ dishwasher-safe , making it super easy to clean your kitchen after you grub down .
@ @ @ @ @ ?
It ’ s only $ 40 , but it may be the best money @ @ @ @ @ .

Ignacia on Kinja Deals, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Crux 3.7-Quart Electric Air Fryer | $40 | Macy’s
If you still haven’t hopped onto the air fryer craze, now’s the time. At 60% off, the Crux 3.7-Quart Electric Air Fryer can get you hooked real quick. With touchscreen controls and a pre-set cooking menu, you can make veggies, wings, and whatever your culinary heart desires at the touch of a button. The basket is also dishwasher-safe, making it super easy to clean your kitchen after you grub down. What are you waiting for? It’s only $40, but it may be the best money you’ve ever spent.


theroot--2020-11-19--Michigan Republicans Are Now Trying to Rescind Their Vote to Certify Wayne County Election Results..

Michigan Republicans Are Now Trying to Rescind Their Vote to Certify Wayne County Election Results...and I’m Tired

On Wednesday , The Root reported that two Republicans on the Wayne County Board of Canvassers in Michigan—Monica Palmer and William Hartmann—tried their best to stall the certifying of election results based on concerns about unbalanced precinct numbers where the number of votes recorded in poll books didn ’ t match the number of tabulated votes—or at least they claimed that was the reason .
At one point Palmer , the Republican chair of the canvassing board , indicated that she would be OK with certifying the votes in Wayne County if the majority Black city of Detroit was excluded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black areas also had unbalanced precincts .
That got the GOP board members dragged and accused of racism during the Tuesday meeting , so after negotiating an audit of Wayne County ballots , they finally agreed to stop playing around with democracy and certified the damn votes .
So that ’ s it , right ?
We can put this embarrassing political ploy behind us and congratulate President-elect Joe Biden on his win in Michigan and call it a day , correct ?
Oh , wait : I forgot that Republicans are spineless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump falsely claimed on Twitter that Michigan “ can not certify the election ” —even though the state already had certified the results and Trump ’ s tweet was immediately flagged—the GOP board members conveniently moved to rescind their pro-certification votes .
Have I explained yet that I hate Republicans ?
According to Newsweek , 24 hours after Palmer and Hartmann agreed to join their Democratic counterparts in certifying the Wayne County votes , they released affidavits seeking to rescind their vote .
In one affidavit , Hartmann claimed that they were “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public and other Board members.
” Honestly , it ’ s only fitting that members of the party that claims America is turning into a snowflake country , are now complaining that Democrat playground bullies called them fat and beat them up for their lunch money .
Hartmann also claimed that there was nothing “ racially motivated ” about the attempt to exclude Detroit and only Detroit from having its votes certified .
( We can talk all day about how impact is more important than intent when it comes to racism , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voters is , in and of itself , racist , but white people never want to hear that shit and the Republican party is full of the absolute worst white people . )
Meanwhile , Palmer claims she wants to rescind her vote because Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson—who released a statement Tuesday explaining that it was “ common for some precincts in Michigan and across the country to be out of balance by a small number of votes , especially when turnout is high ” — won ’ t conduct the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
According to Yahoo News , Vice Chairman Jonathan Kinloch ( D ) called bullshit on Palmer and Hartmann ’ s bid to rescind their votes saying that the deadline for certification is up , that Wayne County ’ s certification has already been signed and that the “ vote was binding.
” According to the Washington Post , Palmer denied that their decision to try to rescind their votes was based on the incessant whining of the commander-in-oh-my-God-I-wish-he-would-just-fucking-leave .
She did , however , admit that she received a call from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did receive a call from President Trump , late Tuesday evening , after the meeting , ” she said .
“ He was checking in to make sure I was safe after hearing the threats and doxing that had occurred.
” Here ’ s the kicker in all of this : In that interview , she acknowledged that , because Biden won in Michigan by damn near 150,000 votes , their little fight to deny the certifying of Wayne County votes would have no effect on the end results of the election .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Palmer told the Post .
“ We always knew that the margin of victory was such that it was not going to change the result.
” SO THEN WHY THE FUCK…

I don’t hate anyone...but man, I hate Republicans.
On Wednesday, The Root reported that two Republicans on the Wayne County Board of Canvassers in Michigan—Monica Palmer and William Hartmann—tried their best to stall the certifying of election results based on concerns about unbalanced precinct numbers where the number of votes recorded in poll books didn’t match the number of tabulated votes—or at least they claimed that was the reason.
At one point Palmer, the Republican chair of the canvassing board, indicated that she would be OK with certifying the votes in Wayne County if the majority Black city of Detroit was excluded, despite the fact that other non-predominantly Black areas also had unbalanced precincts. That got the GOP board members dragged and accused of racism during the Tuesday meeting, so after negotiating an audit of Wayne County ballots, they finally agreed to stop playing around with democracy and certified the damn votes.
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So that’s it, right? We can put this embarrassing political ploy behind us and congratulate President-elect Joe Biden on his win in Michigan and call it a day, correct?
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Oh, wait: I forgot that Republicans are spineless, bitch-ass-ness-infused cowards, so hours after Trump falsely claimed on Twitter that Michigan “cannot certify the election”—even though the state already had certified the results and Trump’s tweet was immediately flagged—the GOP board members conveniently moved to rescind their pro-certification votes.
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Have I explained yet that I hate Republicans?
According to Newsweek, 24 hours after Palmer and Hartmann agreed to join their Democratic counterparts in certifying the Wayne County votes, they released affidavits seeking to rescind their vote.
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In one affidavit, Hartmann claimed that they were “berated and ridiculed by members of the public and other Board members.” Honestly, it’s only fitting that members of the party that claims America is turning into a snowflake country, are now complaining that Democrat playground bullies called them fat and beat them up for their lunch money. Hartmann also claimed that there was nothing “racially motivated” about the attempt to exclude Detroit and only Detroit from having its votes certified. (We can talk all day about how impact is more important than intent when it comes to racism, and the fact that disenfranchising mostly Black voters is, in and of itself, racist, but white people never want to hear that shit and the Republican party is full of the absolute worst white people.)
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Meanwhile, Palmer claims she wants to rescind her vote because Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson—who released a statement Tuesday explaining that it was “common for some precincts in Michigan and across the country to be out of balance by a small number of votes, especially when turnout is high”— won’t conduct the audit that their earlier concession was based on.
From Newsweek:
Palmer’s affidavit, signed at 9:33 p.m., claims that Benson has not promised to conduct an audit of the votes to clear up any potential errors. “Her comments disputed the representations made by Vice-Chair Kinloch on which I relied,” she wrote. A screenshot of Palmer’s affidavit was shared to Twitter by USA Today reporter Donovan Slack. “As a result of these facts, I rescind my prior vote to certify Wayne County election,” Palmer said. “I fully believe the Wayne County vote should not be certified.”
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According to Yahoo News, Vice Chairman Jonathan Kinloch (D) called bullshit on Palmer and Hartmann’s bid to rescind their votes saying that the deadline for certification is up, that Wayne County’s certification has already been signed and that the “vote was binding.”
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According to the Washington Post, Palmer denied that their decision to try to rescind their votes was based on the incessant whining of the commander-in-oh-my-God-I-wish-he-would-just-fucking-leave. She did, however, admit that she received a call from Trump after the vote.
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“I did receive a call from President Trump, late Tuesday evening, after the meeting,” she said. “He was checking in to make sure I was safe after hearing the threats and doxing that had occurred.”
Here’s the kicker in all of this: In that interview, she acknowledged that, because Biden won in Michigan by damn near 150,000 votes, their little fight to deny the certifying of Wayne County votes would have no effect on the end results of the election.
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“We were not delaying the inevitable,” Palmer told the Post. “We always knew that the margin of victory was such that it was not going to change the result.”
SO THEN WHY THE FUCK…
*sigh*
I hate them so much.