theroot--2020-09-30--You Don't Need to Pull Your Mask Down to Talk to Me. You Don't Need to Pull Your Mask Down to Talk t

You Don't Need to Pull Your Mask Down to Talk to Me. You Don't Need to Pull Your Mask Down to Talk to Me. You Don't Need to...

... pull your mask down to talk to me .
You don ’ t need to pull your mask down to talk to me .
You don ’ t need to pull your mask down to talk to me .
You don ’ t need to pull your mask down to talk to me .
You don ’ t need to pull your mask down to talk to me .
You don ’ t need to pull your mask down to talk to me .
You don ’ t need to pull your mask down to talk to me .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ your mask down to talk to me .
I can hear you just fine from here .
I can hear you just fine from here .
I can hear you just fine from here .
I can hear you just fine from here .
I can hear you just fine from here .
I can hear you just fine from here .
I can hear you just fine from here .
I can hear you just fine from here .
I can hear you just fine from here .
I can hear you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear you just fine from here .
I can hear you just fine from here .
Please keep your mask on if you want to speak .
Please keep your mask on if you want to speak .
Please keep your mask on if you want to speak .
Please keep your mask on if you want to speak .
Please keep your mask on if you want to speak .
Please keep your mask on if you want to speak .
Please keep your mask on if you want to speak .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to speak .
Taking it off and moving closer to me to speak negates the point of wearing one .
Taking it off and moving closer to me to speak negates the point of wearing one .
Taking it off and moving closer to me to speak negates the point of wearing one .
Taking it off and moving closer to me to speak negates the point of wearing one .
Taking it off and moving closer to me to speak negates the point of wearing one .
Your mask ain ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mask ain ’ t a garnish , fam .
Your mask ain ’ t a garnish , fam .
Your mask ain ’ t a garnish , fam .
Your mask ain ’ t a garnish , fam Your mask ain ’ t a garnish , fam .
Your mask ain ’ t a garnish , fam .
Your mask ain ’ t a garnish , fam .
Your mask ain ’ t a garnish , fam .
Your mask ain ’ t a garnish , fam .
Just stand there .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stand there .
I can hear you perfectly clear .
Just stand there .
I can hear you perfectly clear .
Just stand there .
I can hear you perfectly clear .
Just stand there .
I can hear you perfectly clear .
Just stand there .
I can hear you perfectly clear .
Just stand there .
I can hear you perfectly clear .
Just stand there .
I can hear you perfectly clear .
Just stand there .
I can hear you perfectly clear .
Just stand there .
I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you moving closer ?
Why are you moving closer ?
Why are you moving closer ?
Why are you moving closer ?
Why are you moving closer ?
Why are you moving closer ?
Why are you moving closer ?
Why are you moving closer ?
Why are you moving closer ?
Why are you moving closer ?
Your mask ain ’ t a soundproof booth .
Your mask ain ’ t a soundproof booth .
Your mask ain ’ t a soundproof booth .
Your mask ain ’ t a soundproof booth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soundproof booth .
Your mask ain ’ t a soundproof booth .
Your mask ain ’ t a soundproof booth .
Your mask ain ’ t a soundproof booth .
Your mask ain ’ t a soundproof booth .
Your mask ain ’ t a soundproof booth .
This is not hard .
Why are you making it hard ?
This is not hard .
Why are you making it hard ?
This is not hard .
Why are you making it hard ?
This is not hard .
Why are you making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Why are you making it hard ?
This is not hard .
Why are you making it hard ?
This is not hard .
Why are you making it hard ?
This is not hard .
Why are you making it hard ?
And you have a cough , too ?
And you have a cough , too ?
And you have a cough , too ?
And you have a cough , too ?
And you have a cough , too ?
And you have a cough , too ?
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And you have a cough , too ?
Come on , man .
WTF ?
Come on , man .
WTF ?
Come on , man .
WTF ?
Come on , man .
WTF ?
Come on , man .
WTF ?
Come on , man .
WTF ?
Come on , man .
WTF ?
Come on , man .
WTF ?
Come on , man .
WTF ?
Come on , man .
WTF ?
Come on , man .
WTF ?
Come on , man .
WTF ?
Come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on , man .
WTF ?
Come on , man .
WTF ?
What do you need to tell me that ’ s so important ?
What do you need to tell me that ’ s so important ?
What do you need to tell me that ’ s so important ?
What do you need to tell me that ’ s so important ?
What do you need to tell me that ’ s so important ?
What do you need to tell me that ’ s so important ?
What do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s so important ?
What do you need to tell me that ’ s so important ?
What do you need to tell me that ’ s so important ?
What do you need to tell me that ’ s so important ?
You ’ re asking me where my mask is ?
It ’ s right here on my ... oh shit .
Must ’ ve left it in the car .
My bad !

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

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theroot--2020-09-30--Debate Commission Working to Provide More Structure After Tuesday Night's Debacle. Here Are Some Sug

Debate Commission Working to Provide More Structure After Tuesday Night's Debacle. Here Are Some Suggestions

Following the shitshow masquerading as the first presidential debate Tuesday night , the Commission on Presidential Debates has promised format changes for the second debate .
NBC News reports that the changes come as a result of President Donald Trump constantly flaunting the established rules .
The result was a debate rife with interruptions and name-calling , with little in the way of substantive policy discussion .
I had to turn off the TV , pour a glass of wine and read Crisis on Infinite Earths to distract from the horror show .
“ Last night ’ s debate made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the format of the remaining debates to ensure a more orderly discussion of the issues , ” the CPD said in a statement , NBC reports .
“ The CPD will be carefully considering the changes that it will adopt and will announce those measures shortly.
” Typically , the CPD works with both candidates before the debates to establish a set of mutually agreed-upon rules for all three debates .
Changes to the format as the debates are ongoing almost never occur , only further highlighting just how batshit Tuesday night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s still not clear what these changes may look like , a source told NBC that the idea to give the moderator the ability to shut off a candidate ’ s mic to prevent interruptions is being discussed .
It ’ s a solid idea but at this point , I ’ m not entirely convinced Trump wouldn ’ t simply just attempt to yell over Biden .
During a campaign stop in Ohio , Democratic presidential nominee former Vice President Joe Biden expressed to reporters a desire for the format to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Well , you know , he not only attacked me constantly and my family , but he attacked the moderator , ” Biden said of Trump .
“ I just hope there ’ s a way in which the debate commission can control the ability of us to answer the question without interruption .
I ’ m not going to speculate on what happens in the second or third debate.
” The Trump campaign issued a statement arguing against any potential changes in the established format .
“ They shouldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules in the middle of the game , ” Tim Murtaugh , the Trump campaign communications director , said in the statement .
Since we ’ re talking about changes , I have what I feel are some really strong ideas the commission should explore .
Political debates are really nothing more than two wrestlers cutting promos on why they could beat the other ’ s ass—but like , with policy .
So why not lean into it ?
Get some pyro in there and maybe add some interesting stipulations .
Perhaps after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Dudley Boyz come out and 3D them through a table ?
Shit , why not make Dwayne “ The Rock ” Johnson the moderator ?
Just saying , when a dude that swole tells you to “ Know your role and shut your mouth , ” you tend to do so .
I know it ’ s all a bit ridiculous but considering what we witnessed Tuesday night , I don ’ t know how effective any modest changes are really going to be against a president who has displayed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential debate is scheduled for Oct. 15 in Miami and , as of now , is planned as a town hall format .
The final presidential debate will be held on Oct. 22 in Nashville and will be the final one-on-one showdown between the two before the election .
Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic VP hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris will debate next Wednesday in the only scheduled VP debate .

Following the shitshow masquerading as the first presidential debate Tuesday night, the Commission on Presidential Debates has promised format changes for the second debate.
NBC News reports that the changes come as a result of President Donald Trump constantly flaunting the established rules. The result was a debate rife with interruptions and name-calling, with little in the way of substantive policy discussion. I had to turn off the TV, pour a glass of wine and read Crisis on Infinite Earths to distract from the horror show.
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“Last night’s debate made clear that additional structure should be added to the format of the remaining debates to ensure a more orderly discussion of the issues,” the CPD said in a statement, NBC reports. “The CPD will be carefully considering the changes that it will adopt and will announce those measures shortly.”
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Typically, the CPD works with both candidates before the debates to establish a set of mutually agreed-upon rules for all three debates. Changes to the format as the debates are ongoing almost never occur, only further highlighting just how batshit Tuesday night’s display was.
While it’s still not clear what these changes may look like, a source told NBC that the idea to give the moderator the ability to shut off a candidate’s mic to prevent interruptions is being discussed. It’s a solid idea but at this point, I’m not entirely convinced Trump wouldn’t simply just attempt to yell over Biden.
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During a campaign stop in Ohio, Democratic presidential nominee former Vice President Joe Biden expressed to reporters a desire for the format to be changed for the next debate.
“Well, you know, he not only attacked me constantly and my family, but he attacked the moderator,” Biden said of Trump. “I just hope there’s a way in which the debate commission can control the ability of us to answer the question without interruption. I’m not going to speculate on what happens in the second or third debate.”
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The Trump campaign issued a statement arguing against any potential changes in the established format. “They shouldn’t be moving the goalposts and changing the rules in the middle of the game,” Tim Murtaugh, the Trump campaign communications director, said in the statement.
Since we’re talking about changes, I have what I feel are some really strong ideas the commission should explore. Political debates are really nothing more than two wrestlers cutting promos on why they could beat the other’s ass—but like, with policy. So why not lean into it?
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Get some pyro in there and maybe add some interesting stipulations. Perhaps after one of the candidates reaches three interruptions, the Dudley Boyz come out and 3D them through a table?
Shit, why not make Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson the moderator? Just saying, when a dude that swole tells you to “Know your role and shut your mouth,” you tend to do so.
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I know it’s all a bit ridiculous but considering what we witnessed Tuesday night, I don’t know how effective any modest changes are really going to be against a president who has displayed a concerning lack of self-control.
The next presidential debate is scheduled for Oct. 15 in Miami and, as of now, is planned as a town hall format. The final presidential debate will be held on Oct. 22 in Nashville and will be the final one-on-one showdown between the two before the election. Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic VP hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris will debate next Wednesday in the only scheduled VP debate.


theroot--2020-09-30--A Classic, Remixed: Converse Debuts a Harlem Toile-Inspired Collab With Interior Maven Sheila Bridge

A Classic, Remixed: Converse Debuts a Harlem Toile-Inspired Collab With Interior Maven Sheila Bridges and More

In the canon of interior design , Sheila Bridges is a modern icon , becoming well-known by her trademark of infusing Blackness into the Eurocentric fabric art known as “ Toile de Jouy ” ( most often simply referred to as “ toile ” ) .
Traditionally , toile depicts pastoral scenes of frolicking French nobility and peasants of the Caucasian persuasion ; Bridges ’ spin on the classic fabric , “ the Harlem Toile , ” reminds the viewer that we Black folk like to frolic , too .
“ I didn ’ t ever see myself represented in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I created my own , ” Bridges says in a statement provided to The Glow Up by classic sneaker brand Converse , which on Wednesday announced a capsule collection with the famed creative as part of Converse x Union , their ongoing collaboration with the 29-year-old independent designers ’ collective and retailer Union , run by Chris Gibbs in Los Angeles .
This “ All Star ” collaboration is “ part of Converse ’ s ongoing commitment to support Black creatives by amplifying their voices , ” says the brand in its release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ artful use on classic Converse silhouettes and apparel , adding a subversive twist to a brand well-loved by Gen Z-ers and vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris alike .
“ Exhibiting a duality in expression , the toile depicts scenes of African American culture in the style of French toile and lampoons common stereotypes while also celebrating the culture , ” says the brand , further explaining : “ It ’ s an indelibly designed shoe , ” said Gibbs .
“ It ’ s that cool shoe .
It ’ s the perfect canvas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The collaboration , which Bridges intends as “ a far more colorful , hopeful and youthful medium to celebrate the beauty of Black culture , ” debuted with a short film directed by New York-born artist & filmmaker Raj Debah and filmed with Harlem as its backdrop ( above ) .
Celebrating the magic of both Harlem and the designer ’ s aesthetic , Debah ’ s film aims “ to recontextualize the toile and reflect inner-city youth of today , ” as Bridges shares .
Filmed on location at notable neighborhood landmarks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the National Black Theater and starring young members of Harlem-based arts organizations Harlem School of the Arts , Hoops by the River , and National Double Dutch League , “ Bridges hopes the film introduces the toile to the next generation of creatives and breathes ‘ new life ’ into the design , ” says the brand .
Coincidentally , Debah ’ s wife , photographer Shaniqwa Jarvis , recently released her first Converse capsule on August 13 .
Her chromatic , double-exposed florals were a tribute to her late father ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she told the brand ) and adorned the brand ’ s reworked Chuck Taylor All Star CX and accessories , as well as an accompanying cotton jersey pullover hoodie ... understandably , the “ floral fantasy ” instantly sold out .
Also breathing new creative life into the Converse legacy is the brand ’ s aptly named Converse All Stars , “ a global community powered by the next generation of emerging leaders in sport and culture , ” which is opening to the public for the first time this fall .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 250 creative individuals to join Converse All Stars through November 2020 .
New members will have access to the All Star Series , “ an ongoing experience of one-of-a-kind workshops , conversations and performances facilitated by Converse ’ s extended creative family , ” which has previously included sessions featuring creative forces Tobe Nwigwe , Virgil Abloh and Samuel Ross , and participation by Issa Rae and Tyler , the Creator .
As the original brand of youth culture , Converse ’ s iconic “ All Star ” canvas shoes have shown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , change and creativity , as a means for expression .
Through All Stars , Converse will play a more purposeful , two-way role with the communities that have always embraced us .
For more than two years , Converse has been engaging , steadily growing and creating this grassroots global community of individuals from more than 27 cities , spanning LA to Lima .
At its core , the program hinges on a robust community-focused ecosystem of mentorship , commission and funding ; Converse ’ s global network facilitating capacity building that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity .
Additionally , the company launched a $ 1MM accelerator program dubbed Converse All Star Captains , “ which aims to fast-track the progress of a dozen individual All Stars who strive to define a new possible through creative action in sustainability , inclusivity and diversity , and youth development—areas where progress is critically needed today.
” In October , All Stars can submit proposals to Converse on ideas that will potentially “ change the game ” ; the first annual class of Captains will each receive a year of funding , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Converse x Union Chuck Taylor All Star , pullover hoodie and bucket hat , each featuring Sheila Bridges ’ Harlem Toile , will be available from $ 40- $ 100 at Converse.com and select retailers on beginning October 13 , 2020 .
To learn more , including how to join Converse All Stars , please visit : converse.com/allstars .

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

In the canon of interior design, Sheila Bridges is a modern icon, becoming well-known by her trademark of infusing Blackness into the Eurocentric fabric art known as “Toile de Jouy” (most often simply referred to as “toile”). Traditionally, toile depicts pastoral scenes of frolicking French nobility and peasants of the Caucasian persuasion; Bridges’ spin on the classic fabric, “the Harlem Toile,” reminds the viewer that we Black folk like to frolic, too.
“I didn’t ever see myself represented in any of the designs...So, I created my own,” Bridges says in a statement provided to The Glow Up by classic sneaker brand Converse, which on Wednesday announced a capsule collection with the famed creative as part of Converse x Union, their ongoing collaboration with the 29-year-old independent designers’ collective and retailer Union, run by Chris Gibbs in Los Angeles.
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This “All Star” collaboration is “part of Converse’s ongoing commitment to support Black creatives by amplifying their voices,” says the brand in its release. Bridges’ prints are put to artful use on classic Converse silhouettes and apparel, adding a subversive twist to a brand well-loved by Gen Z-ers and vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris alike.
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“Exhibiting a duality in expression, the toile depicts scenes of African American culture in the style of French toile and lampoons common stereotypes while also celebrating the culture,” says the brand, further explaining:
While the print has found a permanent home at some of the world’s most prominent museums, a desire for democratization led Gibbs and Bridges to Converse and the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star, long celebrated as a symbol of style, self-expression and accessibility. Marking the first iteration of the Harlem Toile on footwear, the sneaker’s classic white canvas serves as a base for Bridges’ design, which is punctuated by an expressive orange outsole and blue laces for alternate styling.
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“It’s an indelibly designed shoe,” said Gibbs. “It’s that cool shoe. It’s the perfect canvas for intricate stories via print graphics.”
Converse x A Harlem Toile
The collaboration, which Bridges intends as “a far more colorful, hopeful and youthful medium to celebrate the beauty of Black culture,” debuted with a short film directed by New York-born artist & filmmaker Raj Debah and filmed with Harlem as its backdrop (above). Celebrating the magic of both Harlem and the designer’s aesthetic, Debah’s film aims “to recontextualize the toile and reflect inner-city youth of today,” as Bridges shares. Filmed on location at notable neighborhood landmarks like Morningside Park, Marcus Garvey Park and the National Black Theater and starring young members of Harlem-based arts organizations Harlem School of the Arts, Hoops by the River, and National Double Dutch League, “Bridges hopes the film introduces the toile to the next generation of creatives and breathes ‘new life’ into the design,” says the brand.
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Coincidentally, Debah’s wife, photographer Shaniqwa Jarvis, recently released her first Converse capsule on August 13. Her chromatic, double-exposed florals were a tribute to her late father (“give the man his flowers” she told the brand) and adorned the brand’s reworked Chuck Taylor All Star CX and accessories, as well as an accompanying cotton jersey pullover hoodie...understandably, the “floral fantasy” instantly sold out.
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Also breathing new creative life into the Converse legacy is the brand’s aptly named Converse All Stars, “a global community powered by the next generation of emerging leaders in sport and culture,” which is opening to the public for the first time this fall. To expand their community, Converse inviting up to 250 creative individuals to join Converse All Stars through November 2020. New members will have access to the All Star Series, “an ongoing experience of one-of-a-kind workshops, conversations and performances facilitated by Converse’s extended creative family,” which has previously included sessions featuring creative forces Tobe Nwigwe, Virgil Abloh and Samuel Ross, and participation by Issa Rae and Tyler, the Creator.
From the brand:
As the original brand of youth culture, Converse’s iconic “All Star” canvas shoes have shown up in moments of rebellion, progress, change and creativity, as a means for expression. Through All Stars, Converse will play a more purposeful, two-way role with the communities that have always embraced us. For more than two years, Converse has been engaging, steadily growing and creating this grassroots global community of individuals from more than 27 cities, spanning LA to Lima. At its core, the program hinges on a robust community-focused ecosystem of mentorship, commission and funding; Converse’s global network facilitating capacity building that helps young creatives gain professional experience and opportunity.
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Additionally, the company launched a $1MM accelerator program dubbed Converse All Star Captains, “which aims to fast-track the progress of a dozen individual All Stars who strive to define a new possible through creative action in sustainability, inclusivity and diversity, and youth development—areas where progress is critically needed today.” In October, All Stars can submit proposals to Converse on ideas that will potentially “change the game”; the first annual class of Captains will each receive a year of funding, along with mentorship opportunities from Converse.
The Converse x Union Chuck Taylor All Star, pullover hoodie and bucket hat, each featuring Sheila Bridges’ Harlem Toile, will be available from $40-$100 at Converse.com and select retailers on beginning October 13, 2020. To learn more, including how to join Converse All Stars, please visit: converse.com/allstars.
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theroot--2020-09-30--NFL Postpones Steelers-Titans Game, Threatens Punishments for Failure to Adhere to COVID-19 Guidelin

NFL Postpones Steelers-Titans Game, Threatens Punishments for Failure to Adhere to COVID-19 Guidelines

On Tuesday , we reported that the Tennessee Titans have shut down their facilities and all in-person work until Saturday in response to multiple players and team personnel testing positive for the coronavirus .
And now , after the NFL ’ s first coronavirus outbreak this season , ESPN reports that the league will now also experience its first postponement : Sunday ’ s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans has been postponed to either Monday or Tuesday .
The NFL said in a statement Wednesday that a new game date and time will be announced as soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will “ allow additional time for further daily COVID-19 testing and to ensure the health and safety of players , coaches and game day personnel.
” The postponement follows positive COVID-19 tests among the Titans from four players—including starting nose tackle DaQuan Jones , long-snapper Beau Brinkley and practice squad tight end Tommy Hudson—and five team personnel members this week .
“ I know there ’ s going to be a lot of questions about the game and about who ’ s to blame and where it started .
Nobody ’ s to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , ” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said .
“ This is a very unfortunate situation , but one that we ’ re confident that we will be able to handle safely with the football team and the players ’ best interests in mind.
” ESPN ’ s NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that Titans players and team personnel who have tested positive for the coronavirus have been isolated and are being closely monitored .
Thankfully , the Minnesota Vikings , who played the Titans on Sunday , have tested negative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and are still scheduled to play the Houston Texans on Sunday .
In its efforts to be more proactive in addressing any further risk of exposure to COVID-19 , ESPN reports that the league also sent out a “ strongly worded ” memo warning coaches to comply with league protocols and wear a mask on the sidelines during games—or else .
The NFL has issued another strong warning to coaches who won ’ t wear masks on the sideline during games , threatening suspensions and forfeiture of draft picks as punishment for failing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to a league memo obtained Wednesday by ESPN ’ s Adam Schefter .
The strongly worded memo , sent to coaches , general managers and team executives by NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent , includes a passage in which the NFL says it will “ address lack of compliance with accountability measures that may include ... suspensions and/or forfeiture of draft picks.
” This would be the second time this season that the NFL has issued a stern warning related to its coronavirus protocols .
And the fines that the league @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Denver ’ s Vic Fangio , Seattle ’ s Pete Carroll , New Orleans ’ Sean Payton and Las Vegas ’ Jon Gruden for violating them have been no joke .
Each was fined $ 100,000 and their respective teams were fined an additional $ 250,000 .
Hopefully , the NFL won ’ t have to deal with any more games being postponed in the future , but with this pandemic showing no signs of letting up , that seems unlikely .

On Tuesday, we reported that the Tennessee Titans have shut down their facilities and all in-person work until Saturday in response to multiple players and team personnel testing positive for the coronavirus.
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And now, after the NFL’s first coronavirus outbreak this season, ESPN reports that the league will now also experience its first postponement:
Sunday’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans has been postponed to either Monday or Tuesday. The NFL said in a statement Wednesday that a new game date and time will be announced as soon as possible, adding that the postponement will “allow additional time for further daily COVID-19 testing and to ensure the health and safety of players, coaches and game day personnel.” The postponement follows positive COVID-19 tests among the Titans from four players—including starting nose tackle DaQuan Jones, long-snapper Beau Brinkley and practice squad tight end Tommy Hudson—and five team personnel members this week.
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“I know there’s going to be a lot of questions about the game and about who’s to blame and where it started. Nobody’s to blame. We’re in a pandemic,” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said. “This is a very unfortunate situation, but one that we’re confident that we will be able to handle safely with the football team and the players’ best interests in mind.”
ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that Titans players and team personnel who have tested positive for the coronavirus have been isolated and are being closely monitored. Thankfully, the Minnesota Vikings, who played the Titans on Sunday, have tested negative in all of their subsequent coronavirus tests and are still scheduled to play the Houston Texans on Sunday.
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In its efforts to be more proactive in addressing any further risk of exposure to COVID-19, ESPN reports that the league also sent out a “strongly worded” memo warning coaches to comply with league protocols and wear a mask on the sidelines during games—or else.
From ESPN:
The NFL has issued another strong warning to coaches who won’t wear masks on the sideline during games, threatening suspensions and forfeiture of draft picks as punishment for failing to comply with COVID-19 game-day protocols, according to a league memo obtained Wednesday by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The strongly worded memo, sent to coaches, general managers and team executives by NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent, includes a passage in which the NFL says it will “address lack of compliance with accountability measures that may include ... suspensions and/or forfeiture of draft picks.”
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This would be the second time this season that the NFL has issued a stern warning related to its coronavirus protocols. And the fines that the league has already handed out to the likes of Denver’s Vic Fangio, Seattle’s Pete Carroll, New Orleans’ Sean Payton and Las Vegas’ Jon Gruden for violating them have been no joke. Each was fined $100,000 and their respective teams were fined an additional $250,000.
Hopefully, the NFL won’t have to deal with any more games being postponed in the future, but with this pandemic showing no signs of letting up, that seems unlikely.


theroot--2020-09-30--The 10 Best Deals of September 30, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of September 30, 2020

Today is the last day of September , meaning we are one step closer to 2020 being O-V-E-R .
In celebration , we put together the top ten deals of the day to save you as much money as possible .
Support small businesses by shopping on Amazon ( yes , it ’ s counterintuitive but trust us on this one. )
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Bring your own thermometer on outings to prove to store clerks you are indeed COVID free !
And take a minute to relax after last night ’ s chaotic debate with a drop of CBD oil .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ deals , take a look at Wednesday ’ s best deals of the day overall .
Money ’ s tight for a lot of us right now , and many of us are trying to be mindful of where we spend our money .
For some , that means taking more of your money offline and putting it into your local shops .
It ’ s the right move , a lot of stores are struggling right now and need our help .
Unfortunately , even if you ’ d like to pull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not always feasible when you need an uncommon item in a pinch .
For those moments , or if you ’ re too far out to make it into your nearest local shops but still want to help , Amazon will give you $ 10 to spend on Prime Day for every $ 10 you spend at select small businesses .
The credits are only available for the duration of Prime Day , but you can start racking them up now .
If going into your local stores isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer delivery , there ’ s a solid selection of goods to get you started .
If your pups need some tasty treats , there ’ s plenty of pet supplies available , or perhaps try out some new products in your skincare routine .
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon .
Thermometers have certainly become less… invasive… over time , and thanks to the pandemic , we ’ ve seen a lot more infrared , touchless forehead thermometers in the wild .
Now you can get your own at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s forehead thermometer is just $ 24 at Amazon when you clip the coupon and input the Kinja Deals exclusive promo code , KINJAK4H .
It ’ s perfect for scanning friends and neighbors , if you own a shop or run community gatherings of any sort , plus you can convert it to a more typical ear thermometer if you prefer .
Purea ’ s thermometer has a 4.8-star rating across more than 2,200 customer reviews , and it ’ s 40 % off in this exclusive deal .
This article @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you ’ ve never tried CBD , after last night ’ s presidential debate , now seems like a good time to start .
USDA-certified Cornbread Hemp ’ s full spectrum CBD oil is organic and contains no more than 0.3 % THC , making it fully compliant with federal and state law .
Using our exclusive promo code KINJA50 , you can try it out for yourself in 25mg per serving tinctures , and receive a new bottle every month on your doorstep starting at $ 38 .
While this discount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25mg or extra strength 50mg bottles , it does bring the full capacity down to an even lower price than your cheapest option .
As for the oil itself , it ’ s recommended you place it under your tongue for about a minute , letting it absorb into your mouth and quickly take effect .
That said , CBD oil can also dissolve in fats like butter or whole milk , so my favorite thing to do with it is make a creamy concoction and mix it into my favorite Stash sweet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sensation during these increasingly cool autumn nights .
As Cornbread Hemp ’ s co-founder Jim Higdon explained to me in an email , their distilled CBD oil is designed to help you focus on your screen as we all tirelessly work from home amid the ongoing pandemic .
But don ’ t take my word for it , see for yourself here—no commitments asked .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
You don ’ t have to drop a huge stack of cash to get a decent TV , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are plenty of affordable options that offer great picture quality .
That said , if you absolutely must have the latest and greatest specs , and you ’ re lucky enough to not worry too much about money , you can save almost two grand on an 8K TV from LG right now .
This 75 '' 8K TV is 46 % off right now , bringing the price down to $ 2,149 using the promo code ASL250 .
That ’ s still a lot of money for a TV , and unless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you really could find a great TV for much less , but if you must hit that buy button , at least do so while you can save a little bit of money .
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon .
National Coffee Day was yesterday , but why stop enjoying it now ?
We have a great deal for you to get your first bag of Atlas Coffee for free .
That link should automatically mark your first bag down to $ 0 , but you will need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ code AtlasCoffeeDay20 at checkout .
For me , the shipping charge was around $ 5 .
You can choose whether to get your bag ground and ready to go or as whole beans you can grind yourself .
This subscription , which you can cancel anytime , brings you a fresh bag of new coffee every two or four weeks depending on what schedule you set up .
You can get caffeinated conveniently and on your terms by indicating your preference for lighter or darker roasts , or have them surprise you with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published by Elizabeth Lanier .
One of the easiest ways to redecorate or spruce up a room is an accent pillow .
It ’ s also relatively inexpensive which is a huge plus when wanting to revamp your home .
For the next two days comb through more than 450 accent pillows at Wayfair and find the perfect one or three to breathe new life into a dull space .
This is also a great time to bulk up your holiday pillow collection if you ’ re one of those enthusiastic people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few of Wayfair ’ s top sellers if you need some inspiration and are unsure of the new motif you ’ d like to go for .
A fan favorite for customers are these Mccullough Square Cotton Pillows ( $ 18 ) .
They come in eight different colors so you ’ re sure to find one that matches your abode .
There ’ s also something very Twin Peaks about these and now I know you can ’ t unsee it .
You get the cover and the insert which means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kingman Cotton Throw Pillows ( $ 22 ) are another crowd-pleaser at 62 % off .
They come in three colors , all cotton , and have a soft cozy vibe to them .
While they are cotton just like the previous pillows these ones will need to be dry cleaned if you have an oopsie .
This Daysha Shag Cotton Throw Pillow ( $ 24 ) takes me back .
I had one just like this growing up except it was bright pink .
This one is obviously a little more demur @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % off this peacock blue one and no worries because it is machine washable .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
Grinding for bells is hard work and you probably break a sweat while doing it .
Keeping cool on your island paradise is important and this officially licensed Animal Crossing water bottle from Controller Gear can do just that .
Take $ 5 off this travel-friendly double-wall stainless steel bottle .
It holds up to seventeen ounces , is sweat-free , and keeps beverages both hot and cold .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ faves including my beloved K.K .
Slider .
It was built for a life on the move so you know it will hold up while you ’ re digging for fossils , catching bugs , or even fishing .
Easy to clean and it ’ s durable for even the toughest of journies no matter your hemisphere .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
While it ’ s a little disingenuous for Dell to advertise an Alienware m15 R1 for $ 1,176 as a 47 % discount when it sells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s impossible to deny the excellent value presenting itself here .
Just last year , any gaming laptop touting an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 for under $ 1,200 would ’ ve been a no-brainer , and while it ’ s obvious Dell is clearing out stock for an imminent refresh housing one of the shiny new 30-series cards , the 2070 is no pushover .
A benchmark done by NotebookCheck.net shows this model running the once-demanding Witcher 3 : Wild Hunt at 64 frames per second ( fps ) using the highest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ title like BioShock Infinite , you can expect frame rates upwards of 150fps .
For a laptop , especially one born from a brand so detested ( unjustifiably , in my opinion ) by the PC gaming community for its overpriced hardware , a deal like this comes once in a blue moon , so don ’ t take it for granted .
Upgrade your gamer ’ s setup and take it on the go , thanks to a laptop form factor ’ s main distinguishing feature : a built-in screen .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1920 x 1080-pixel display , bolstered by a 144Hz refresh rate , meaning you can play games at up to 144fps and still see the difference ( or not , depending on your eyesight ) .
To ensure the utmost protection in your travels , I recommend tacking on the official Alienware nylon carrying case , custom-tailored to fit the 15.6 '' clamshell chassis .
Don ’ t miss out on this limited-time offer—you never know when it ’ ll expire , and frankly neither do I .
This deal was originally published @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t be wrong .
71 % of Amazon reviewers have given the AuraGlow Teeth Whitening Kit a 5-star rating .
If you ’ ve been looking to clean up a few coffee stains or make those pearly whites a little brighter this is the kit you ’ ve been searching for .
This lightning deal from Amazon has AuraGlolw ’ s kit for 50 % off the rest of the day .
If you ’ ve seen these sets before you know it comes with a LED light that helps accelerate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ built-in timer so you don ’ t need to worry about setting one yourself and each session will be accurate .
Also in this kit are the two 5mL teeth whitening gel syringes and the mouth trays for top and bottom .
The trays don ’ t need to be molded which alleviates a huge headache and is usually my biggest gripe when I ’ ve tried kits akin to this one .
Several customers have mentioned this worked just as well with their sensitive teeth which are really nice to know if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Use these bad boys once a day for thirty minutes and see stains from your life fade away even after one treatment .
If only you could remove other problems that easily .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
On the hunt for a compact , no-fuss card wallet ?
Meh has a two-pack available today only for just $ 10 .
Each card has a small lever that lifts it up in a cascading design , making it easy to snag the card you need for any occasion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total cards .
The wallets are built with a sturdy aluminum frame but a faux-leather outside , making it tough but soft to the touch .
And if you ’ re worried about the unlikely threat of RFID skimmers stealing your digital data , this particular design is meant to keep your cards safe .
As Meh points out , “ They ’ ll keep you safe against digital pickpockets who likely don ’ t exist.
” Hey , added peace of mind can ’ t hurt .
You ’ ll get two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one as a backup or give it to a friend .
Meh offers a $ 5/month free shipping subscription that applies across multiple deals sites that we tend to feature here at Kinja Deals , including MorningSave and SideDeal , otherwise you can pay a one-time $ 5 fee to ship these wallets .
This deal was originally published by Andrew Hayward .

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

Wednesday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
Today is the last day of September, meaning we are one step closer to 2020 being O-V-E-R. In celebration, we put together the top ten deals of the day to save you as much money as possible. Support small businesses by shopping on Amazon (yes, it’s counterintuitive but trust us on this one.). Bring your own thermometer on outings to prove to store clerks you are indeed COVID free! And take a minute to relax after last night’s chaotic debate with a drop of CBD oil.
If you’re still craving more deals, take a look at Wednesday’s best deals of the day overall.
#1: shop small businessEs, Get $10 Back
Money’s tight for a lot of us right now, and many of us are trying to be mindful of where we spend our money. For some, that means taking more of your money offline and putting it into your local shops. It’s the right move, a lot of stores are struggling right now and need our help. Unfortunately, even if you’d like to pull away from online shopping entirely, it’s not always feasible when you need an uncommon item in a pinch. For those moments, or if you’re too far out to make it into your nearest local shops but still want to help, Amazon will give you $10 to spend on Prime Day for every $10 you spend at select small businesses. The credits are only available for the duration of Prime Day, but you can start racking them up now.
If going into your local stores isn’t an option and they don’t offer delivery, there’s a solid selection of goods to get you started. If your pups need some tasty treats, there’s plenty of pet supplies available, or perhaps try out some new products in your skincare routine.
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon.
#2: Purea forehead thermometer
Thermometers have certainly become less… invasive… over time, and thanks to the pandemic, we’ve seen a lot more infrared, touchless forehead thermometers in the wild. Now you can get your own at a deep discount.
Right now, Purea’s forehead thermometer is just $24 at Amazon when you clip the coupon and input the Kinja Deals exclusive promo code, KINJAK4H. It’s perfect for scanning friends and neighbors, if you own a shop or run community gatherings of any sort, plus you can convert it to a more typical ear thermometer if you prefer.
Purea’s thermometer has a 4.8-star rating across more than 2,200 customer reviews, and it’s 40% off in this exclusive deal.
This article was originally published by Andrew Hayward.
#3: Cornbread hemp cbd oil
If you’ve never tried CBD, after last night’s presidential debate, now seems like a good time to start. USDA-certified Cornbread Hemp’s full spectrum CBD oil is organic and contains no more than 0.3% THC, making it fully compliant with federal and state law. Using our exclusive promo code KINJA50, you can try it out for yourself in 25mg per serving tinctures, and receive a new bottle every month on your doorstep starting at $38. While this discount doesn’t apply to the half-sized 25mg or extra strength 50mg bottles, it does bring the full capacity down to an even lower price than your cheapest option.
As for the oil itself, it’s recommended you place it under your tongue for about a minute, letting it absorb into your mouth and quickly take effect. That said, CBD oil can also dissolve in fats like butter or whole milk, so my favorite thing to do with it is make a creamy concoction and mix it into my favorite Stash sweet honeydew green tea for a pleasantly warming sensation during these increasingly cool autumn nights. As Cornbread Hemp’s co-founder Jim Higdon explained to me in an email, their distilled CBD oil is designed to help you focus on your screen as we all tirelessly work from home amid the ongoing pandemic. But don’t take my word for it, see for yourself here—no commitments asked.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#4: lg 75" 8k nanocell tv
You don’t have to drop a huge stack of cash to get a decent TV, and you probably shouldn’t when there are plenty of affordable options that offer great picture quality. That said, if you absolutely must have the latest and greatest specs, and you’re lucky enough to not worry too much about money, you can save almost two grand on an 8K TV from LG right now. This 75" 8K TV is 46% off right now, bringing the price down to $2,149 using the promo code ASL250. That’s still a lot of money for a TV, and unless you absolutely need the best picture quality, you really could find a great TV for much less, but if you must hit that buy button, at least do so while you can save a little bit of money.
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon.
#5: Atlas coffee club
National Coffee Day was yesterday, but why stop enjoying it now? We have a great deal for you to get your first bag of Atlas Coffee for free. That link should automatically mark your first bag down to $0, but you will need to cover shipping. If not, use code AtlasCoffeeDay20 at checkout. For me, the shipping charge was around $5. You can choose whether to get your bag ground and ready to go or as whole beans you can grind yourself.
This subscription, which you can cancel anytime, brings you a fresh bag of new coffee every two or four weeks depending on what schedule you set up. You can get caffeinated conveniently and on your terms by indicating your preference for lighter or darker roasts, or have them surprise you with each delivery.
Promo Code AtlasCoffeeDay20 Atlas Coffee Use the promo code AtlasCoffeeDay20
This deal was originally published by Elizabeth Lanier.
#6: Wayfair accent pillows
One of the easiest ways to redecorate or spruce up a room is an accent pillow. It’s also relatively inexpensive which is a huge plus when wanting to revamp your home. For the next two days comb through more than 450 accent pillows at Wayfair and find the perfect one or three to breathe new life into a dull space.
This is also a great time to bulk up your holiday pillow collection if you’re one of those enthusiastic people who start decorating November 1. Here are a few of Wayfair’s top sellers if you need some inspiration and are unsure of the new motif you’d like to go for.
A fan favorite for customers are these Mccullough Square Cotton Pillows ($18). They come in eight different colors so you’re sure to find one that matches your abode. There’s also something very Twin Peaks about these and now I know you can’t unsee it. You get the cover and the insert which means these are easy to clean.
These Kingman Cotton Throw Pillows ($22) are another crowd-pleaser at 62% off. They come in three colors, all cotton, and have a soft cozy vibe to them. While they are cotton just like the previous pillows these ones will need to be dry cleaned if you have an oopsie.
This Daysha Shag Cotton Throw Pillow ($24) takes me back. I had one just like this growing up except it was bright pink. This one is obviously a little more demur but no less fun. Take 54% off this peacock blue one and no worries because it is machine washable.
Free two-day shipping on these items.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#7: Animal crossing water bottle
Grinding for bells is hard work and you probably break a sweat while doing it. Keeping cool on your island paradise is important and this officially licensed Animal Crossing water bottle from Controller Gear can do just that. Take $5 off this travel-friendly double-wall stainless steel bottle. It holds up to seventeen ounces, is sweat-free, and keeps beverages both hot and cold. This adorable bottle has all your townie faves including my beloved K.K. Slider. It was built for a life on the move so you know it will hold up while you’re digging for fossils, catching bugs, or even fishing. Easy to clean and it’s durable for even the toughest of journies no matter your hemisphere.
Free one-day shipping for Prime members.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#8: Alienware m15 r1 gaming laptop
While it’s a little disingenuous for Dell to advertise an Alienware m15 R1 for $1,176 as a 47% discount when it sells for $1,700 on Amazon, it’s impossible to deny the excellent value presenting itself here. Just last year, any gaming laptop touting an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 for under $1,200 would’ve been a no-brainer, and while it’s obvious Dell is clearing out stock for an imminent refresh housing one of the shiny new 30-series cards, the 2070 is no pushover. A benchmark done by NotebookCheck.net shows this model running the once-demanding Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at 64 frames per second (fps) using the highest preset graphics configuration. In an older title like BioShock Infinite, you can expect frame rates upwards of 150fps.
For a laptop, especially one born from a brand so detested (unjustifiably, in my opinion) by the PC gaming community for its overpriced hardware, a deal like this comes once in a blue moon, so don’t take it for granted. Upgrade your gamer’s setup and take it on the go, thanks to a laptop form factor’s main distinguishing feature: a built-in screen. This configuration specifically bears a not-too-shabby 15.6" 1920 x 1080-pixel display, bolstered by a 144Hz refresh rate, meaning you can play games at up to 144fps and still see the difference (or not, depending on your eyesight). To ensure the utmost protection in your travels, I recommend tacking on the official Alienware nylon carrying case, custom-tailored to fit the 15.6" clamshell chassis.
Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer—you never know when it’ll expire, and frankly neither do I.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#9: auraglow teeth whitening kit
Over 13,000 customers can’t be wrong. 71% of Amazon reviewers have given the AuraGlow Teeth Whitening Kit a 5-star rating. If you’ve been looking to clean up a few coffee stains or make those pearly whites a little brighter this is the kit you’ve been searching for. This lightning deal from Amazon has AuraGlolw’s kit for 50% off the rest of the day.
If you’ve seen these sets before you know it comes with a LED light that helps accelerate the whitening process. It has a built-in timer so you don’t need to worry about setting one yourself and each session will be accurate. Also in this kit are the two 5mL teeth whitening gel syringes and the mouth trays for top and bottom. The trays don’t need to be molded which alleviates a huge headache and is usually my biggest gripe when I’ve tried kits akin to this one. Several customers have mentioned this worked just as well with their sensitive teeth which are really nice to know if you’re on the delicate side. Use these bad boys once a day for thirty minutes and see stains from your life fade away even after one treatment. If only you could remove other problems that easily.
Prime members will enjoy free one-day shipping.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#10: Credit card wallets
On the hunt for a compact, no-fuss card wallet? Meh has a two-pack available today only for just $10. Each card has a small lever that lifts it up in a cascading design, making it easy to snag the card you need for any occasion, with room for up to 12 total cards. The wallets are built with a sturdy aluminum frame but a faux-leather outside, making it tough but soft to the touch.
And if you’re worried about the unlikely threat of RFID skimmers stealing your digital data, this particular design is meant to keep your cards safe. As Meh points out, “They’ll keep you safe against digital pickpockets who likely don’t exist.” Hey, added peace of mind can’t hurt.
You’ll get two wallets in this bundle, so save one as a backup or give it to a friend. Meh offers a $5/month free shipping subscription that applies across multiple deals sites that we tend to feature here at Kinja Deals, including MorningSave and SideDeal, otherwise you can pay a one-time $5 fee to ship these wallets.
This deal was originally published by Andrew Hayward.


theroot--2020-09-30--Issa Rae Doesn't Want to Be Hollywood's 'Tokenized Person' for Diversity Hiring Practices

In Hollywood , one of the most notable things to have come out of the pandemic ( other than a severe pivot from how film and television sets used to function ) is a conversation about the industry ’ s “ reckoning ” on how it has treated the Black creators who work within it .
On the surface , Hollywood gatekeepers are being more diligent about trying to improve upon its hiring practices ( and this includes both onscreen and behind-the-scenes ) , but is it all talk ?
Is it only because it ’ s the cool thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have every right to be cynical , even if there is a little hope thrown in there , too .
So , if you ’ re a Black person with any influence in the industry ( whether you ’ re a prominent Black actor , Black writer , Black director , or a member of the press at a prominent Black publication ) , inevitably , you ’ ll be asked by gatekeepers asking how they can make things better .
This is problematic because , other than the fact there are Diversity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for that , Black people are tired .
We ’ re tired of “ discussing ” into a void .
Some of us are more than happy to give gatekeepers the truth , but at what point does this simply become lip service ?
In a recent interview with Elaine Welteroth for Bustle , Rae touched on that very wearying conversational trend and how simple the answer really is .
“ It is annoying that it is like , ‘ Well , what should I do ?
’ And it ’ s like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Just do it , find it.
’ You create worlds out of nothing , but you can ’ t find a Black PA or a gaffer or whatever ?
They don ’ t fall in my lap — I seek it , ” Rae said .
“ Since we ’ ve had these uprisings , since we ’ ve had these Hollywood conversations , I ’ ve been on white-ass sets that are acknowledging why we need diversity .
So I ’ m like , ’ Something ’ s really clicking.
’ But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to tell you .
I can only show you or do it , but I ’ m not the one .
I am tired.
” “ I got exhausted having these conversations the other day , where I ’ m like ...
I don ’ t want to be the tokenized person for you to talk about these experiences with , ” she continued .
“ But I ’ ve said that before , too , and I still am .
I know that certain companies have empowered the voices that are interested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really about that life .
But there ’ s still some empty gestures that I ’ m like , ’ You ’ ll never get it.
’ It really is going to be up to us .
But as long as you ’ re getting out of the way and truly leaving it up to us , then I do feel OK about it.
” Speaking of the industry ’ s issue with true inclusion for Black creators , Rae did follow up on that hilarious Emmys segment where she talked about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a non-Black executive tried to tell her—an actual Black person—what Black people wanted to watch .
“ One of us got fired after that , ” Rae said with her patented grin and guffaw , causing all of Black Twitter to burst into uproarious laughter .
Oop !
“ It felt petty , ” Rae admitted .
“ I mean , I knew it was petty , even when I said it , and laughed .
It ’ s a story that I tell usually in private , and so to put it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oh , am I doing the most ?
’ But [ that meeting ] made me who I am , and yes , it was a motivator of , you can ’ t let people tell you ... That is the prime example of someone who wanted us to seek white validation in a way , under the guise of empowering Black narratives .
And that did not sit right with me.
” A hella secure Black creator who doesn ’ t need to seek white validation to be successful .
We love @ @ @ @

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

In Hollywood, one of the most notable things to have come out of the pandemic (other than a severe pivot from how film and television sets used to function) is a conversation about the industry’s “reckoning” on how it has treated the Black creators who work within it.
On the surface, Hollywood gatekeepers are being more diligent about trying to improve upon its hiring practices (and this includes both onscreen and behind-the-scenes), but is it all talk? Is it only because it’s the cool thing to do right now? We certainly have every right to be cynical, even if there is a little hope thrown in there, too.
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So, if you’re a Black person with any influence in the industry (whether you’re a prominent Black actor, Black writer, Black director, or a member of the press at a prominent Black publication), inevitably, you’ll be asked by gatekeepers asking how they can make things better. This is problematic because, other than the fact there are Diversity & Inclusion consultants who are professionally suited for that, Black people are tired. We’re tired of “discussing” into a void. Some of us are more than happy to give gatekeepers the truth, but at what point does this simply become lip service?
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In a recent interview with Elaine Welteroth for Bustle, Rae touched on that very wearying conversational trend and how simple the answer really is.
“It is annoying that it is like, ‘Well, what should I do?’ And it’s like, ‘Do the fucking work. Just do it, find it.’ You create worlds out of nothing, but you can’t find a Black PA or a gaffer or whatever? They don’t fall in my lap — I seek it,” Rae said. “Since we’ve had these uprisings, since we’ve had these Hollywood conversations, I’ve been on white-ass sets that are acknowledging why we need diversity. So I’m like, ’Something’s really clicking.’ But I don’t know what else to tell you. I can only show you or do it, but I’m not the one. I am tired.”
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“I got exhausted having these conversations the other day, where I’m like...I don’t want to be the tokenized person for you to talk about these experiences with,” she continued. “But I’ve said that before, too, and I still am. I know that certain companies have empowered the voices that are interested in making a change and that are really about that life. But there’s still some empty gestures that I’m like, ’You’ll never get it.’ It really is going to be up to us. But as long as you’re getting out of the way and truly leaving it up to us, then I do feel OK about it.”
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Speaking of the industry’s issue with true inclusion for Black creators, Rae did follow up on that hilarious Emmys segment where she talked about the first time she pitched a show and a non-Black executive tried to tell her—an actual Black person—what Black people wanted to watch. “One of us got fired after that,” Rae said with her patented grin and guffaw, causing all of Black Twitter to burst into uproarious laughter. Oop!
“It felt petty,” Rae admitted. “I mean, I knew it was petty, even when I said it, and laughed. It’s a story that I tell usually in private, and so to put it on this platform felt like, ‘Oh, am I doing the most?’ But [that meeting] made me who I am, and yes, it was a motivator of, you can’t let people tell you...That is the prime example of someone who wanted us to seek white validation in a way, under the guise of empowering Black narratives. And that did not sit right with me.”
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A hella secure Black creator who doesn’t need to seek white validation to be successful. We love to see it.


theroot--2020-09-30--After Telling the Proud Boys to Wait for the Signal, Trump Now Claims He Doesn’t Know Who They Are

On Wednesday , the president of people who openly root for the Proud Boys brand of whatever the hell it is they do now claims that he doesn ’ t know the far-right group or why they dress like they attend a private school .
Trump ’ s version of Mariah Carey ’ s smash GIF , “ I don ’ t know her ” comes just a day after telling them to “ stand back and stand by , ” which , for those keeping score , is not a condemnation of white supremacy .
Axios notes that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night ’ s debate were condemned by Democrats , and Republicans asked the president to clarify his statements because they need further proof before they can call him a racist race-baiting racist .
The last three years have Republicans “ very concerned ” ( Maine Sen. Susan Collins ’ voice ) .
“ I don ’ t know who the Proud Boys are .
You ’ ll have to give me a definition because I really don ’ t know who they are , ” Trump said , Axios reports .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down and let law enforcement do their work .
... As people see how bad this radical liberal Democrat movement is and how weak , the law enforcement is going to come back stronger and stronger .
But again , I don ’ t know who Proud Boys are , but whoever they are they have to stand down and let law enforcement do their work.
” Trump is now claiming that his “ stand by ” comments were merely asking the PBs ( which I know is normally an abbreviation for peanut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back and allow law enforcement to do the beating of non-violent protesters .
“ Just stand by .
Look , law enforcement will do their work .
They ’ re going to stand down , they have to stand down .
Everybody .
Whatever group you are talking about , let law enforcement do the work .
Now , antifa is a real problem .
Because the problem is on the left .
And Biden refuses to talk about it.
” Trump is like a broken record or Jan from the Brady Bunch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Antifa .
Antifa ” shit .
Enough already .

On Wednesday, the president of people who openly root for the Proud Boys brand of whatever the hell it is they do now claims that he doesn’t know the far-right group or why they dress like they attend a private school.
Trump’s version of Mariah Carey’s smash GIF, “I don’t know her” comes just a day after telling them to “stand back and stand by,” which, for those keeping score, is not a condemnation of white supremacy.
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Axios notes that the comments made by the president during Tuesday night’s clusterfuck debate were condemned by Democrats, and Republicans asked the president to clarify his statements because they need further proof before they can call him a racist race-baiting racist. The last three years have Republicans “very concerned” (Maine Sen. Susan Collins’ voice).
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“I don’t know who the Proud Boys are. You’ll have to give me a definition because I really don’t know who they are,” Trump lied said, Axios reports.
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“I can only say they have to stand down and let law enforcement do their work. ... As people see how bad this radical liberal Democrat movement is and how weak, the law enforcement is going to come back stronger and stronger. But again, I don’t know who Proud Boys are, but whoever they are they have to stand down and let law enforcement do their work.”
Trump is now claiming that his “stand by” comments were merely asking the PBs (which I know is normally an abbreviation for peanut butter or penis blossoms) to step back and allow law enforcement to do the beating of non-violent protesters.
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“Just stand by. Look, law enforcement will do their work. They’re going to stand down, they have to stand down. Everybody. Whatever group you are talking about, let law enforcement do the work. Now, antifa is a real problem. Because the problem is on the left. And Biden refuses to talk about it.”
Trump is like a broken record or Jan from the Brady Bunch with all of this “Antifa. Antifa. Antifa” shit. Enough already.


theroot--2020-09-30--A Fact Worth Remembering From Tuesday’s Debate Debacle: 1 in 1,000 Black Americans Have Died This Ye

A Fact Worth Remembering From Tuesday’s Debate Debacle: 1 in 1,000 Black Americans Have Died This Year Because of the Coronavirus

Buried in last night ’ s “ presidential ” debate , which was mostly a melee of dick-waving , interruptions , and President Donald Trump ’ s staunch refusal to disavow white supremacists ( in fact , calling one such group to attention ) , was a painful and important fact : To date , 1 in 1,000 Black Americans have been killed by COVID-19 , the disease caused by the novel coronavirus .
The statistic was dropped by Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden , who challenged Trump ’ s assertion that his presidency has helped Black Americans .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,000 African Americans has been killed because of the coronavirus , ” Biden said Tuesday night in Cleveland .
“ And if he doesn ’ t do something quickly , by the end of the year , 1 in 500 will have been killed .
1 in 500 African Americans.
” “ This man is the savior of African Americans ?
This man cares at all ?
This man ’ s done virtually nothing , ” he continued .
“ Look , the fact is , you have to look at what he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at what he did , and what he did has been disastrous for the African American community.
” Ahhh , facts , those silly old things .
Vox confirmed that Biden ’ s figures were correct , citing the APM Research Lab .
Vox summarized that , as of mid-September : As The Root has previously reported , the reasons why Black Americans have suffered disproportionately high rates of death from the coronavirus are myriad .
Underlying conditions like heart disease , cancer , and asthma make people more susceptible to developing COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t simply a matter of personal choices or genetics .
“ Let ’ s not play that it ’ s only about our genetic basis .
The truth of the matter is when you live in high-stress areas—poor access to food , when you ’ re in a house where you can not separate—remember those things are impacting your genes in real-time , ” Dr. Robert Winn , Director of the Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University , recently told WAVY TV .
Winn has partnered with Oxford University researchers to investigate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in African Americans could also be contributing to the COVID-19 death toll .
But these “ high-stress areas ” aren ’ t the only environmental factor at play .
Black Americans are also more likely to work jobs considered “ essential , ” which increases the risk of exposure since they have been more likely to work throughout the duration of the pandemic .
Housing segregation has also played a considerable role in the lack of access to medical care .
This created health disparities well before the pandemic and has magnified the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some places that started tracking racial disparities early on in the pandemic seem to have equalized contraction rates .
In Michigan , where Black residents have represented nearly 30 percent of all coronavirus cases and 40.7 percent of related deaths since the start of the pandemic , the rate of infection for Black people has slowed down dramatically compared to those of whites in recent weeks .
According to the Detroit News , state health officials say case rates for Black residents are down to 8.2 percent of new confirmed cases , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , meanwhile , made up 88.7 percent of new cases and 88.9 percent of deaths in the last two weeks .
“ Two weeks of data is a little premature to say that the war on racial disparities and COVID-19 has been won , ” said Jaime Slaughter-Acey , an assistant professor of epidemiology who studies racial disparities in health at University of Minnesota School of Public Health .
“ Before we can truly be saying that we have won this war against COVID with respect to racial disparities , we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that rates among Black Americans in Michigan have stabilized , ” Slaughter-Acey said .
“ What we would like to see is that rates among white residents are staying stable and rates among Black residents are decreasing , ” she continued .
“ You don ’ t want a disparity to narrow just because the group that was having fewer cases is having more cases.
” As epidemiologists and public health experts express concern about a surge of coronavirus cases during the fall and winter season , they are repeating some tried-and-true guidelines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down : continue wearing facemasks , continue practicing social distancing , and get a flu shot .

Buried in last night’s “presidential” debate, which was mostly a melee of aggressive interruptions and President Donald Trump’s staunch refusal to disavow white supremacists (in fact, calling one such group to attention), was a painful and important fact: To date, 1 in 1,000 Black Americans have been killed by COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
The statistic was dropped by Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, who challenged Trump’s assertion that his presidency has helped Black Americans.
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“You talk about helping African Americans—1 in 1,000 African Americans has been killed because of the coronavirus,” Biden said Tuesday night in Cleveland. “And if he doesn’t do something quickly, by the end of the year, 1 in 500 will have been killed. 1 in 500 African Americans.”
“This man is the savior of African Americans? This man cares at all? This man’s done virtually nothing,” he continued. “Look, the fact is, you have to look at what he talks about. You have to look at what he did, and what he did has been disastrous for the African American community.”
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Ahhh, facts, those silly old things. Vox confirmed that Biden’s figures were correct, citing the APM Research Lab.
Vox summarized that, as of mid-September:
1 in 1,020 Black Americans has died (or 97.9 deaths per 100,000).” More than 200,000 Americans are confirmed dead from Covid-19, and a disproportionate number of them are Black. It’s that simple. (Biden’s statement that 1 in 500 could die by the end of the year without swift action would appear to reflect the estimates that the US death toll could grow to 400,000 by January 1.)
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As The Root has previously reported, the reasons why Black Americans have suffered disproportionately high rates of death from the coronavirus are myriad. Underlying conditions like heart disease, cancer, and asthma make people more susceptible to developing COVID-19, but these underlying conditions aren’t simply a matter of personal choices or genetics.
“Let’s not play that it’s only about our genetic basis. The truth of the matter is when you live in high-stress areas—poor access to food, when you’re in a house where you cannot separate—remember those things are impacting your genes in real-time,” Dr. Robert Winn, Director of the Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, recently told WAVY TV. Winn has partnered with Oxford University researchers to investigate whether DNA that causes high blood pressure in African Americans could also be contributing to the COVID-19 death toll.
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But these “high-stress areas” aren’t the only environmental factor at play. Black Americans are also more likely to work jobs considered “essential,” which increases the risk of exposure since they have been more likely to work throughout the duration of the pandemic. Housing segregation has also played a considerable role in the lack of access to medical care. This created health disparities well before the pandemic and has magnified the effects of the coronavirus in redlined communities.
Some places that started tracking racial disparities early on in the pandemic seem to have equalized contraction rates. In Michigan, where Black residents have represented nearly 30 percent of all coronavirus cases and 40.7 percent of related deaths since the start of the pandemic, the rate of infection for Black people has slowed down dramatically compared to those of whites in recent weeks. According to the Detroit News, state health officials say case rates for Black residents are down to 8.2 percent of new confirmed cases, and 9.9 percent of deaths. White people, meanwhile, made up 88.7 percent of new cases and 88.9 percent of deaths in the last two weeks.
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“Two weeks of data is a little premature to say that the war on racial disparities and COVID-19 has been won,” said Jaime Slaughter-Acey, an assistant professor of epidemiology who studies racial disparities in health at University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
“Before we can truly be saying that we have won this war against COVID with respect to racial disparities, we need a couple more months of data showing that rates among Black Americans in Michigan have stabilized,” Slaughter-Acey said.
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“What we would like to see is that rates among white residents are staying stable and rates among Black residents are decreasing,” she continued. “You don’t want a disparity to narrow just because the group that was having fewer cases is having more cases.”
As epidemiologists and public health experts express concern about a surge of coronavirus cases during the fall and winter season, they are repeating some tried-and-true guidelines for keeping the spread of the virus down: continue wearing facemasks, continue practicing social distancing, and get a flu shot.


theroot--2020-09-30--Yo, It's 8 'Nicks' Before Nickelodeon. Cut the 7 Shit Out. That Don't Math

If you spend some time on social media , you may have scrolled right past one of the most important discussions happening in the 21st century : How many “ Nicks ” are there before “ Nickelodeon ” in the old Nickelodeon theme song ?
There is a school of thought—let ’ s call it the School of Hard Knocks—that thinks it ’ s 7 .
Hard Knocks means counting is lower on the list of priorities .
I can see how they might stop at 7 .
Another , and more accurate for multiple reasons , school of thought—let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rock—has it at 8 .
I ’ m part of the latter because it ’ s right .
Let ’ s get scientific with this shit , though .
Here is what it looks like written out .
Some of you out here act like you never learned how to round up in school .
Or didn ’ t learn that under almost no circumstances do you round down when the number is five or higher .
So even if you read it like this : 7.5 always rounds up to 8 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 .
Stop it .
It don ’ t math right .
Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk .

Panama Jackson on Very Smart Brothas, shared by Panama Jackson to The Root

If you spend some time on social media, you may have scrolled right past one of the most important discussions happening in the 21st century: How many “Nicks” are there before “Nickelodeon” in the old Nickelodeon theme song?
There is a school of thought—let’s call it the School of Hard Knocks—that thinks it’s 7. Hard Knocks means counting is lower on the list of priorities. I can see how they might stop at 7.
Another, and more accurate for multiple reasons, school of thought—let’s call it the School of Rock—has it at 8. I’m part of the latter because it’s right.
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Let’s get scientific with this shit, though. Here is what it looks like written out.
Nick Nick Nick Nick Ni(ck)Nick Nick Nick Nickelodeon = 8
Some of you out here act like you never learned how to round up in school. Or didn’t learn that under almost no circumstances do you round down when the number is five or higher. So even if you read it like this:
Nick Nick Nick Nick Ni-Nick Nick Nick Nickelodeon = 7.5
7.5 always rounds up to 8.
Either way, the shit is not 7. Stop it. It don’t math right.
Cut that shit out.
Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.


theroot--2020-09-30--Donald Trump Jr. Speaks Rapidly Before Debate; Twitter Wants to Know If He’s on Coke

Tuesday was a big day for the Trump family—and no , the family wasn ’ t going to meet Melania ’ s boyfriend .
“ Big Donald , ” as they call him at the Hair Cuttery , was heading into his first presidential debate against Joe Biden and Donald Trump Jr. couldn ’ t contain his excitement .
Either that or “ Not Ivanka ” —as they call him around the Trump house–was hopped up on coke .
Lil ’ Donnie , as they call him nowhere , made the rounds on three major networks , and while I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has been around someone smacked on coke will tell you they know the signs .
My man Donnie Brasco , as they call him inside the Russian police department , was doing that fast coke-talk thing , and if he were wearing an open-collar shirt , I would have sworn that Disco Donnie , as they call him in the Bando , was a 1970s pimp .
“ I ’ m not so worried about the two hours of debate or the 90-minute debate , I ’ m worried about the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seems to struggle , where he ’ s on a Teleprompter , ” he ranted on ABC News .
“ I mean , he hasn ’ t had to campaign in the same way.
” “ I know people , honestly , George , running for first-grade class president that have spent more time campaigning than Joe Biden has for president of the United States , ” the president ’ s son continued .
“ When you have a mainstream media that will sort of let him get away with that , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that ’ s difficult.
” He added : “ So I think Joe Biden should do fine .
He ’ s been doing this for a very , very long time .
This should be his happy place .
So , we ’ ll see what happens.
” Twitter , obviously , had a lot to say about Don EFX rapping with his “ Bum-stiggedy-bum-stiggedy-bum… ” head-ass .
Because Trump has proven himself to be a trash can who paints his skin with garbage truck juice , during Tuesday ’ s debate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden ’ s son Hunter ’ s reported coke problem .
Which is funny because , well , Don .
I didn ’ t know that MSNBC ’ s Chris Hayes and John Legend play basketball together , but Hayes sure threw him a nice alley-oop on Twitter : Looks like Don Don da Con is really behind the 8-ball now .

Tuesday was a big day for the Trump family—and no, the family wasn’t going to meet Melania’s boyfriend. “Big Donald,” as they call him at the Hair Cuttery, was heading into his first presidential debate against Joe Biden and Donald Trump Jr. couldn’t contain his excitement.
Either that or “Not Ivanka”—as they call him around the Trump house–was hopped up on coke.
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Lil’ Donnie, as they call him nowhere, made the rounds on three major networks, and while I’m not a coke-ologist, anyone who has been around someone smacked on coke will tell you they know the signs.
My man Donnie Brasco, as they call him inside the Russian police department, was doing that fast coke-talk thing, and if he were wearing an open-collar shirt, I would have sworn that Disco Donnie, as they call him in the Bando, was a 1970s pimp.
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“I’m not so worried about the two hours of debate or the 90-minute debate, I’m worried about the other 22 hours of the day where Joe seems to struggle, where he’s on a Teleprompter,” he ranted on ABC News. “I mean, he hasn’t had to campaign in the same way.”
“I know people, honestly, George, running for first-grade class president that have spent more time campaigning than Joe Biden has for president of the United States,” the president’s son continued. “When you have a mainstream media that will sort of let him get away with that, to not answer questions, you know, so that’s difficult.”
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He added: “So I think Joe Biden should do fine. He’s been doing this for a very, very long time. This should be his happy place. So, we’ll see what happens.”
That nigga spittin. ’
Twitter, obviously, had a lot to say about Don EFX rapping with his “Bum-stiggedy-bum-stiggedy-bum…” head-ass.
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Because Trump has proven himself to be a trash can who paints his skin with garbage truck juice, during Tuesday’s debate against challenger Joe Biden, he mentioned Biden’s son Hunter’s reported coke problem.
Which is funny because, well, Don.
I didn’t know that MSNBC’s Chris Hayes and John Legend play basketball together, but Hayes sure threw him a nice alley-oop on Twitter:
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To which Legend replied:
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Looks like Don Don da Con is really behind the 8-ball now.


theroot--2020-09-27--Celebrate National Coffee Day With a Free Bag From Atlas Coffee

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Elizabeth Lanier on Kinja Deals, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

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theroot--2020-09-30--Proud Boys Celebrate Trump's Call to 'Stand Back and Stand By' During Tuesday's Debate

The Grand Wizard ... sorry , president of the United States horrified a lot of people Tuesday night with his astoundingly atrocious debate performance .
Not everyone was plunged into a pit of existential despair , though , as the Proud Boys were celebrating the co-sign President Trump gave them during the debate .
NBC News reports that multiple social media accounts associated with the group have taken President Trump ’ s declaration to “ stand back and stand by ” as a rallying cry .
The comment came after moderator Chris Wallace asked the candidates to condemn white supremacy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not do .
Trump did not denounce any far-right or white supremacist groups , and he then pivoted to talk about antifa .
“ Proud Boys , stand back and stand by , but I ’ ll tell you what , somebody ’ s got to do something about antifa and the left , because this is not a right-wing problem .
This is a left-wing problem , ” Trump said .
On the Proud Boys ’ account on the social media app Telegram , the group appeared to take the statement as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standing by sir , ” the account wrote .
The account then posted two videos of the answer , including one with the caption “ God .
Family .
Brotherhood , ” in which a man howled at the TV in response to Trump ’ s response .
The Proud Boys is an organization of white dudes who spent a little too much time on YouTube and decided to call themselves “ western chauvinists.
” The Anti-Defamation League ( ADL ) has labeled them as violent , transphobic , Islamophobic , misogynistic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marching alongside fellow far-right extremists during the 2017 “ Unite the Right ” rally in Charlottesville , Va .
In recent weeks , they have mobilized in Portland , Ore. , and staged anti-Black Lives Matter rallies , which I ’ m pretty certain were simply called Klan rallies back in the day .
Jonathan Greenblatt , CEO of the ADL , said Trump ’ s comment was “ astonishing , ” in a tweet .
“ President Trump owes America an apology or an explanation , ” he wrote .
“ Now.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ aisle have shared their reactions to Trump ’ s comment .
When asked by a reporter if he was concerned about Trump ’ s refusal to condemn white supremacy , Sen. Tim Scott ( R-SC ) , the lone Black Republican senator , said , “ I think he misspoke .
I think he should correct it .
If he doesn ’ t correct it , I guess he didn ’ t misspeak.
” I believe that roughly translates to “ It is what it is , ” which seems to be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president ’ s amoral fuckery .
Democratic politicians were harsher in their criticism of the president ’ s apparent shoutout to a far-right group .
Sen. Cory Booker ( D-N.J. ) kept it simple , tweeting , “ Donald Trump was asked to condemn white supremacists tonight .
He wouldn ’ t .
He must be defeated .
” Democratic Oregon Gov .
Kate Brown was emphatic in labeling the Proud Boys as a hate group .
“ Let ’ s be clear : The Proud Boys are white supremacists .
Racism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The power is yours .
Vote , ” she tweeted .
Sen. Kamala Harris ( D-Calif. ) , the Democratic candidate for vice president , tweeted , “ Donald Trump is not pretending to be anything other than what he is : someone who will not condemn white supremacists.
” Democratic presidential nominee former Vice President Joe Biden retweeted a screenshot a journalist captured showing multiple Proud Boy accounts ecstatic about Trump ’ s comment , with one such account saying “ Trump basically said to go fuck them up !
This @ @ @ @ @ @

The Grand Wizard...sorry, president of the United States horrified a lot of people Tuesday night with his astoundingly atrocious debate performance. Not everyone was plunged into a pit of existential despair, though, as the Proud Boys were celebrating the co-sign President Trump gave them during the debate.
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NBC News reports that multiple social media accounts associated with the group have taken President Trump’s declaration to “stand back and stand by” as a rallying cry. The comment came after moderator Chris Wallace asked the candidates to condemn white supremacy, which, predictably, Trump did not do.
From NBC News:
Trump did not denounce any far-right or white supremacist groups, and he then pivoted to talk about antifa. “Proud Boys, stand back and stand by, but I’ll tell you what, somebody’s got to do something about antifa and the left, because this is not a right-wing problem. This is a left-wing problem,” Trump said. On the Proud Boys’ account on the social media app Telegram, the group appeared to take the statement as marching orders. “Standing down and standing by sir,” the account wrote. The account then posted two videos of the answer, including one with the caption “God. Family. Brotherhood,” in which a man howled at the TV in response to Trump’s response.
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The Proud Boys is an organization of white dudes who spent a little too much time on YouTube and decided to call themselves “western chauvinists.” The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has labeled them as violent, transphobic, Islamophobic, misogynistic, and nationalistic.
Essentially, it’s the Klan for millennials.
The group was seen marching alongside fellow far-right extremists during the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Va. In recent weeks, they have mobilized in Portland, Ore., and staged anti-Black Lives Matter rallies, which I’m pretty certain were simply called Klan rallies back in the day.
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Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the ADL, said Trump’s comment was “astonishing,” in a tweet.
“President Trump owes America an apology or an explanation,” he wrote. “Now.”
Politicians from both sides of the aisle have shared their reactions to Trump’s comment. When asked by a reporter if he was concerned about Trump’s refusal to condemn white supremacy, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), the lone Black Republican senator, said, “I think he misspoke. I think he should correct it. If he doesn’t correct it, I guess he didn’t misspeak.”
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I believe that roughly translates to “It is what it is,” which seems to be the standard response whenever Republicans are confronted with the president’s amoral fuckery.
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Democratic politicians were harsher in their criticism of the president’s apparent shoutout to a far-right group. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) kept it simple, tweeting, “Donald Trump was asked to condemn white supremacists tonight. He wouldn’t. He must be defeated. ”
Democratic Oregon Gov. Kate Brown was emphatic in labeling the Proud Boys as a hate group. “Let’s be clear: The Proud Boys are white supremacists. Racism and hate are not forms of patriotism. The power is yours. Vote,” she tweeted.
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Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), the Democratic candidate for vice president, tweeted, “Donald Trump is not pretending to be anything other than what he is: someone who will not condemn white supremacists.”
Democratic presidential nominee former Vice President Joe Biden retweeted a screenshot a journalist captured showing multiple Proud Boy accounts ecstatic about Trump’s comment, with one such account saying “Trump basically said to go fuck them up! This makes me so happy.”
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“This. This is Donald Trump’s America,” Biden tweeted.


theroot--2020-09-30--Jesse Collins Becomes 1st Black Producer of Super Bowl Halftime Show

Over the course of his prestigious career , Jesse Collins has played an integral role in producing some of the most memorable moments in television history .
From Love & Happiness : An Obama Farewell to John Lewis : Celebrating A Hero , to the BET Awards , Soul Train Awards and the Grammys , Jesse Collins Entertainment is one of the premier full-service production companies in an industry short on fruitful opportunities for Black folks .
And now , with the blessing of the NFL , Roc Nation and Pepsi , the Emmy-nominated producer will throw his hat into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black executive producer of the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show .
“ It is an honor to be a part of such an iconic show at such an important time in our history , ” Collins said in a statement provided to The Root .
“ I am grateful to Jay-Z , Desiree Perez , the entire Roc Nation family and the NFL for granting me this opportunity.
” “ Jesse Collins is innovative , creative and one of the only executive producers that speak fluent ‘ artist vision.
’ He ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement .
“ Jesse ’ s insight and understanding create both extraordinary shows and true cultural moments .
After working with Jesse for so many years , I look forward to all there is to come.
” Last August , Roc Nation announced its partnership with the NFL to become its “ live music entertainment strategist ” —a decision that put Jay-Z on the hot seat due to his previous allegiance to all things Colin Kaepernick and his own pointed critique of the NFL in his music .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Roc Nation to executive produce the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show , ” Brian Rolapp , chief media and business officer of the NFL , said .
“ We look forward to our fans experiencing a memorable performance as part of the culmination of our 101st season.
” The Super Bowl is scheduled to take in Tampa , Fla. , on Feb. 7 .

Over the course of his prestigious career, Jesse Collins has played an integral role in producing some of the most memorable moments in television history. From Love & Happiness: An Obama Farewell to John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, to the BET Awards, Soul Train Awards and the Grammys, Jesse Collins Entertainment is one of the premier full-service production companies in an industry short on fruitful opportunities for Black folks.
And now, with the blessing of the NFL, Roc Nation and Pepsi, the Emmy-nominated producer will throw his hat into the sports arena and become the first-ever Black executive producer of the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show.
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“It is an honor to be a part of such an iconic show at such an important time in our history,” Collins said in a statement provided to The Root. “I am grateful to Jay-Z, Desiree Perez, the entire Roc Nation family and the NFL for granting me this opportunity.”
“Jesse Collins is innovative, creative and one of the only executive producers that speak fluent ‘artist vision.’ He‘s a true artist,” Jay-Z said in a statement. “Jesse’s insight and understanding create both extraordinary shows and true cultural moments. After working with Jesse for so many years, I look forward to all there is to come.”
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Last August, Roc Nation announced its partnership with the NFL to become its “live music entertainment strategist”—a decision that put Jay-Z on the hot seat due to his previous allegiance to all things Colin Kaepernick and his own pointed critique of the NFL in his music.
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“We are excited to have Jesse Collins join with Roc Nation to executive produce the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show,” Brian Rolapp, chief media and business officer of the NFL, said. “We look forward to our fans experiencing a memorable performance as part of the culmination of our 101st season.”
The Super Bowl is scheduled to take in Tampa, Fla., on Feb. 7.