theroot--2020-07-23--Save an Extra 25% in Nordstrom Rack's Clear the Rack Clearance Sale

The best Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack sales for July 2020 are here .
Right now , Nordstrom Rack has the standout deal of the two , taking an additional 25 % off clearance prices during its limited-time Clear the Rack sale .
We picked out many of our favorites in a separate article here , but there are a few more below for good measure .
The extra disc ount only runs until July 26 , so don ’ t delay !
Nordstreom also has thousands of items for sale between the Women ’ s Designer Sale and Men ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have a look .
We ’ ve picked several other sale items from across Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack , as well , including standout picks from Nike , Kate Spade New York , and Topshop .
Get these charming Kate Spade New York flip flops for nearly half-off during Nordstrom Rack ’ s Clear the Rack clearance sale .
Right now , they ’ re marked down from the original $ 30 list price , letting you score these bright , floral sandals for a song .
They ’ re sure to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it now for $ 17 Get up to no good at all with Urban Decay ’ s Troublemaker eyeshadow palette , which is marked down a staggering 65 % right now during the Clear the Rack sale .
This palette gives you nine different shades with fun names such as “ Bailout , ” “ Riot , ” and “ Girl Crush , ” letting you mix and match to define your personal style for mischief-making .
• None Buy it now for $ 13 Save 50 % off the list price of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crossbody bag right now at Nordstrom , whether you opt for Pink Smoke here or Black .
Both have a drawstring-cinched pocket alongside the zipper top , plus Nordstrom donates 2.5 % of net brand sales to “ organizations that work to empower youth.
” You save , they benefit .
• None Buy it now for $ 59 Catch some eyes without showing off skin thanks to BLEU by Rod Beattie ’ s stylish cover-up caftan , which is easy to slip on and off over your swimsuit .
The kaleidoscopic print @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dynamic look , and right now you can save 25 % via Nordstrom .
• None Buy it now for $ 59 Nordstrom Rack has a few different styles of this cool , vintage-looking Nike women ’ s hoodie .
It ’ s a loose-fit 60/40 cotton/polyester blend available in black/sail ( above ) , along with pink , navy , and grey .
Each is available for 25 % off right now .
• None Buy it now for $ 45 Grab a clean pair of kicks from Nordstrom Rack right now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s low tops .
They ’ re white with reflective iridescent swoosh logos and tags , and they ’ re 25 % right now with a bunch of sizes currently available .
• None Buy it now for $ 58 These straight-leg Levi ’ s 501 jeans are straight out of the ‘ 90s—or at least the style is .
They ’ re newly-made , of course , but you can get them for a song right now .
Nordstrom has them for 62 % off the normal price with a good array @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this writing .
• None Buy it now for $ 34 We ’ re not sure we can do this Alexander McQueen dress justice with a description , so let ’ s defer to Nordstrom : “ Lavish ruffles cascading from the hip of this impeccably fitted sheath show off their fuchsia face with every twist and turn.
” It ’ s wild !
And while the price is intense , the dress has been marked down dramatically—some 60 % from the list price of $ 1,990 .
• None Buy it now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keen on a colorful look but want it in skirt form , Alice + Olivia ’ s Arden Colorblock pleated skirt is a bright and alluring option .
The line-drawn pleats really draw your eye on this polyester skirt , which is meant to be dry-cleaned .
It ’ s 60 % off right now .
• None Buy it now for $ 198 Mom jeans have incredibly become stylish ( your perspective may vary ) , and now mom jean shorts are the next logical step .
Available in light blue , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off .
• None Buy it now for $ 44

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

Featured Deal: Coach Marlow Leather Crossbody Bag | $195
The best Nordstrom sales of September 2021 are here.
G et price matching on select styles from top brands, including AllSaints, Theory, Paige, and Rag & Bone with an ultimate discount of up to 25% off.
To expedite your online shopping process, Kinja Deals has compiled a list of its favorite products for both men and women.
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Looking for a new blouse to go back to the office in? Try this flowy Nordstrom V-Neck Tank Top. It’s a versatile tank that comes in a variety of colors. Note that the dipped neckline is cut in the front and the back.
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The Kut From the Kloth Donna High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans is a sleek skinny jeean that can be dressed up or down depending on where you’re going. With a five-pocket style, this product also comes with a zip fly button closure . It’s made from cotton, recycled polyester, as well as rayon and spandex.
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Get the perfect jacket for summer nights by cashing in on the BlankNYC Faux Leather Jacket with Removable Hood. This counterculture chic product can block out chilly weather while also looking fashionable. And as a bonus, you can feel good that an animal wasn’t hard to make this cute fashion item.
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There’s a reason why Ray-Ban’s Wayfarer style is a classic! Not only are they effortlessly cool, but they go with a wide range of styles. The crystal lenses offer 100% UV protection and can be dressed up or down, suiting wherever you’re going.
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Make sure the guy in your life is looking slick with the Ted Baker London Tortila Slim Fit Tipped Pocket Polo. Made of modal and cotton, this polo is super soft but isn’t so delicate that it can’t be machine washed! Its short-sleeve style makes it a great option for the summer. Note that this shirt is considered an extra slim fit.
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Ready to hit the town for the last days of warm weather? Try this BP. Babydoll Crinkle Camisole. This product is made from a great textured knit and is available in a rust orange color. It has adjustable straps and is nine inches in length from the center front .
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Tired of denim? Switch it up with the Peter Millar Ultimate Sateen Five-Pocket Pants. It’s made from a blend of cotton and modal, so it could be a great summer alternative to jeans. This pair has a classic cut and is comfortable for sitting for extended periods of time.
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Who doesn’t love a chino? With a clean and versatile cut, the Treasure & Bond Ballard Slim Fit Chino Pants are easy to love. They’re tapered below the knee to give you a great silhouette. Plus, when you shop from Treasure & Bond, Nordstrom will donate 2.5% of its net sales to organizations that empower youth experiencing homelessness.
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T his Rag & Bone Retro Runner Sneaker features a vintage style that has a serrated tread for a refined look. Feel good knowing that the upper is made from 100% post consumer plastic bottles, so you can reduce your carbon footprint . The removable EVA footbed is cushioned and has arch support.
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I don’t know about you, but I am seriously feeling Coach’s handbag game! Like the Marlow Leather Crossbody Bag. Available in yellow and black, this purse will add the perfect dash of style to your going-out look. It has dual interior compartments, one zip pocket, and eight card slots. And this purse is made from calf leather, so it will always feel super soft.
This story was originally published by Molly Horan on 04/01/2020 and updated with new information by Juliana Clark on 09/01/2021.


theroot--2020-07-24--A High School in Virginia Named After Robert E. Lee Will Be Renamed After John Lewis

A school district in Virginia has voted that a high school named after Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee will be renamed for Georgia Rep. John Lewis , who died on July 17 .
CNN reports that the Fairfax County School Board allowed people to submit suggestions for a month , and held a virtual town hall and a public hearing before voting to rename the school John R. Lewis High School .
“ The name Robert E. Lee is forever connected to the Confederacy , and Confederate values are ones that do not align with our community , ” school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a news release from Fairfax County Public Schools .
Kaufax submitted the proposal to change the name of the school back in February , according to WJLA .
Lewis died after a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer .
He was the last of “ the Big Six ” leaders of the civil rights movement , working alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , and was the youngest speaker at the 1963 March on Washington .
As chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee , Lewis would march alongside Hosea Williams of the Southern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1965—on what would become known as “ Bloody Sunday ” —as marchers clashed with Alabama state troopers as they tried to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma .
Lewis bore the scars from that day—his skull was cracked by a state trooper ’ s billy club—for the rest of his life .
The event was a major turning point in the civil rights movement as America witnessed the brutality on TV , which helped compel President Lyndon B. Johnson to sign the Voting Rights Act of 1965 .
Lewis also served in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 5th Congressional District for three decades .
Some students at the school found its school name to be shameful , especially considering the makeup of its population .
“ The name is , in all honesty , an embarrassment to the many students that attend Lee High School .
It ’ s an 80 percent minority population that goes to that school every day .
The choice is obvious to me , ” Kimberly Boateng , a senior at Robert E. Lee High School , said during the public hearing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ many community members , students , and alumni about the amazing things that John Lewis did during his life .
And I think many people would be proud to have that as the name of their school .
I think it would be an honor for the community as well as I hope , the congressman ’ s family , ” Kaufax told WJLA .
Sean Perryman , president of the Fairfax chapter of the NAACP , tweeted his enthusiasm for the change .
“ Y ’ all , we just renamed Robert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ High School .
When I was the education chair of @ FairfaxNAACP in 2019 , we were told we would never remove Lee from this community .
We proved that we are this community .
Step up and speak out , everyone !
” his tweet read .
The name change will be effective at the start of the 2020-2021 school year .

A school district in Virginia has voted that a high school named after Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee will be renamed for Georgia Rep. John Lewis, who died on July 17.
CNN reports that the Fairfax County School Board allowed people to submit suggestions for a month, and held a virtual town hall and a public hearing before voting to rename the school John R. Lewis High School. “The name Robert E. Lee is forever connected to the Confederacy, and Confederate values are ones that do not align with our community,” school board member Tamara Derenak Kaufax said in a news release from Fairfax County Public Schools. Kaufax submitted the proposal to change the name of the school back in February, according to WJLA.
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Lewis died after a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the last of “the Big Six” leaders of the civil rights movement, working alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and was the youngest speaker at the 1963 March on Washington.
As chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, Lewis would march alongside Hosea Williams of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference on March 7, 1965—on what would become known as “Bloody Sunday”—as marchers clashed with Alabama state troopers as they tried to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma. Lewis bore the scars from that day—his skull was cracked by a state trooper’s billy club—for the rest of his life. The event was a major turning point in the civil rights movement as America witnessed the brutality on TV, which helped compel President Lyndon B. Johnson to sign the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Lewis also served in the House of Representatives, representing Georgia’s 5th Congressional District for three decades. Some students at the school found its school name to be shameful, especially considering the makeup of its population.
“The name is, in all honesty, an embarrassment to the many students that attend Lee High School. It’s an 80 percent minority population that goes to that school every day. The choice is obvious to me,” Kimberly Boateng, a senior at Robert E. Lee High School, said during the public hearing. “Last night we heard from so many community members, students, and alumni about the amazing things that John Lewis did during his life. And I think many people would be proud to have that as the name of their school. I think it would be an honor for the community as well as I hope, the congressman’s family,” Kaufax told WJLA.
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Sean Perryman, president of the Fairfax chapter of the NAACP, tweeted his enthusiasm for the change. “Y’all, we just renamed Robert E. Lee High School to John Lewis High School. When I was the education chair of @FairfaxNAACP in 2019, we were told we would never remove Lee from this community. We proved that we are this community. Step up and speak out, everyone!” his tweet read. The name change will be effective at the start of the 2020-2021 school year.


theroot--2020-07-24--On the Record Filmmakers Launch Fundraising Campaign for Sexual Assault Survivors to Honor Drew Dixo

On the Record Filmmakers Launch Fundraising Campaign for Sexual Assault Survivors to Honor Drew Dixon, Sil Lai Abrams and Sheri Sher

HBO ’ s On the Record has served as an important conversation starter across media ( including here at The Root ) , but as we all know , the work is ongoing and must continue .
As such , On the Record filmmakers Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering have announced a fundraising campaign to honor the women who came forward with their stories in the gripping doc , Drew Dixon , Sil Lai Abrams and Sheri Sher , as well as all of the women who participated in the film .
On Friday , production company Jane Doe Films @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be partnering with three NGOs ( Non-Governmental Organizations ) which provide sexual assault support spaces for women , particularly women of color .
Dick and Ziering will be donating $ 25K of their own money to split among the organizations .
• , “ a transnational Black feminist organization which celebrates and seizes the opportunities of the African diaspora , all while mourning the violent conditions that created it.
” • , whose mission is “ to use the law to protect and promote the human rights of women and girls all over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not all—there ’ s a social media aspect , too .
So , here ’ s how the interactive aspect of this works : To create further awareness , the filmmakers will match an additional $ 1 for every retweet that their initial announcement tweet ( this one ) gets over the course of next week , up to $ 25K .
That means a total of $ 50K will be split between these three organizations .
As noted in the press release sent to The Root , this will be the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a film .
As we ’ ve noted in the past , this documentary serves as a reminder that Black women ’ s voices are constantly erased throughout many aspects of society , including the music industry and the media which supports it .
With this initiative , the filmmakers are taking one more step to ensure Black women aren ’ t silenced—and are putting their money where their mouths are .
You can currently stream On the Record on HBO Max .

Tonja Renée Stidhum on The Glow Up, shared by Tonja Renée Stidhum to The Root

HBO’s On the Record has served as an important conversation starter across media (including here at The Root), but as we all know, the work is ongoing and must continue.
As such, On the Record filmmakers Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering have announced a fundraising campaign to honor the women who came forward with their stories in the gripping doc, Drew Dixon, Sil Lai Abrams and Sheri Sher, as well as all of the women who participated in the film.
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On Friday, production company Jane Doe Films confirmed via Twitter that the filmmakers will be partnering with three NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) which provide sexual assault support spaces for women, particularly women of color.
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Dick and Ziering will be donating $25K of their own money to split among the organizations.
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The three participating organizations include:
But that’s not all—there’s a social media aspect, too. So, here’s how the interactive aspect of this works: To create further awareness, the filmmakers will match an additional $1 for every retweet that their initial announcement tweet (this one) gets over the course of next week, up to $25K. That means a total of $50K will be split between these three organizations.
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As noted in the press release sent to The Root, this will be the first charity campaign of its kind led by a film. As we’ve noted in the past, this documentary serves as a reminder that Black women’s voices are constantly erased throughout many aspects of society, including the music industry and the media which supports it.
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With this initiative, the filmmakers are taking one more step to ensure Black women aren’t silenced—and are putting their money where their mouths are.
You can currently stream On the Record on HBO Max.