We still don’t know exactly what Stacey Abrams has in mind for future office, but we can at least rule one possibility out: a U.S. Senate seat in 2020.
source https://www.theroot.com/stacey-abrams-will-not-run-for-u-s-senate-in-2020-mil-1834410969
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Stacey Abrams Will Not Run for U.S. Senate in 2020; Millions Sigh, 'But What About President, Though?'
source https://www.theroot.com/stacey-abrams-will-not-run-for-u-s-senate-in-2020-mil-1834410969
Broadway’s Ain’t Too Proud To Beg Is a Rousing, Joyful Nod to Black American Life and Legacy
I have had the good fortune to have seen many a Broadway play (also quite a few off-Broadway, for that matter). But only a very few over the years have stayed with me—a short list would include Fela! The Mountaintop. Choir Boy. The House That Will Not Stand. Denzel Washington in Julius Caesar.
source https://www.theroot.com/broadway-s-ain-t-too-proud-to-beg-is-a-rousing-joyful-1834382549
Keep Nasty Fleas and Ticks Off of Your Pets With 20% Off Frontline Plus
Tick season is officially upon us and it is expected to be a bad one. That means it is time to stock up on your pet’s protection. You can get 20% off Frontline Plus from Chewy right now. So hopefully your poor dog or cat hopefully won’t be chewing their butt anymore. At least, not because of itchy fleas or ticks.
source https://kinjadeals.theinventory.com/keep-nasty-fleas-and-ticks-off-of-your-pets-with-20-of-1834390583
Monday, April 29, 2019
Northern Virginia Schools Stand Up for Gavin Grimm in Transgender Bathroom Case: Report
Four Northern Virginia school districts are showing support for Gavin Grimm, the young transgender man who’s been in a years-long battle with another Virginia school district over its policy when it comes to what bathroom transgender students can use.
source https://www.theroot.com/northern-virginia-schools-stand-up-for-gavin-grimm-in-t-1834403205
DOJ’s No. 2, Rod Rosenstein, the Man Who Reportedly Said He Could ‘Land the Plane’ for Trump, Hands in His Resignation
Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, has officially submitted his resignation papers, stating that his last day will be May 11.
source https://www.theroot.com/doj-s-no-2-rod-rosenstein-the-man-who-reportedly-sai-1834401805
From Defendant to Defender: Theo Shaw, Once Almost Railroaded by the Justice System as One of the Jena 6, Is Now Officially a Lawyer
A Louisiana man whose life was almost thrown away by the criminal justice system when he was overcharged in a case that came be known as the “Jena 6” is now officially a lawyer.
source https://www.theroot.com/from-defendant-to-defender-theo-shaw-once-almost-rail-1834400449
Glossier's New Bubblewrap Is an Eye Cream That Also Works on Your Lips
Glossier is all about that less-is-more simplicity, so it makes sense that their latest launch, Bubblewrap, is an eye cream that’s also meant for your lips—or is it a lip cream that’s also meant for you under eyes? Either way, it promises plump up any under eye or lip it’s swiped across.
source https://news.theinventory.com/glossiers-new-bubblewrap-is-an-eye-cream-that-also-work-1834387853
They’ll Pass: Baltimore Courts Deny Mosby’s Attempt to Throw Out Some 5,000 Marijuana Convictions
Puff, puff — hard pass: A pair of Baltimore city judges have denied Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s request to throw out some 5,000 marijuana convictions.
source https://www.theroot.com/they-ll-pass-baltimore-courts-deny-mosby-s-attempt-to-1834399175
Authorities Thwart Deadly Terror Attack by Army Veteran
California law enforcement officials stopped an Army veteran from carrying out a deadly terror attack at a political rally, officials announced Monday, foiling a plot to retaliate for a recent mass killing at a New Zealand mosque.
source https://www.theroot.com/authorities-thwart-deadly-terror-attack-by-army-veteran-1834395851
From Ingenue Entrepreneurs to Enduring Icons, Essence Beauty Carnival Brought Out the Best of Black Beauty
The energy? Buoyant. The crowd? Beautiful. The inspiration? Boundless. In the first stop in their first-ever Beauty Carnival tour, Essence magazine created a mecca for black girl magic this weekend in New York City, with some of the most notable names in the beauty, fashion and entertainment industries on site at the…
source https://theglowup.theroot.com/from-ingenue-entrepreneurs-to-enduring-icons-essence-b-1834392205
The 10 Best Deals of April 29, 2019
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
source https://kinjadeals.theinventory.com/the-10-best-deals-of-april-29-2019-1834394828
White Supremacists Descend Upon Book Store, Chant 'This Land is Our Land'
An unseasoned collection of white nationalists who apparently are fed up with all this “inclusion and diversity” nonsense had some things to get off their chest this weekend during a book event in Washington, D.C.
source https://www.theroot.com/white-supremacists-descend-upon-book-store-chant-this-1834388971
Remembering the Legacy of Legendary Director John Singleton and his Classic Film “Boyz n the Hood”
Update: 4:45 p.m. EST
According to CNN, John Singleton died on April 29 at 51 years old. His family released the following statement:
“We are sad to relay that John Singleton has died. John passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends. We want to thank the amazing doctors at Cedars-Sinai Hospital for their expert care and kindness and we again want thank all of John’s fans, friends and colleagues for all of the love and support they showed him during this difficult time.”
Hollywood trailblazer John Singleton, who suffered from a stroke and fell into a coma earlier this month, made history when he was just 24 years old with his iconic 1991 film Boyz n the Hood. The groundbreaking movie explored the plight of childhood friends growing up in an inner-city neighborhood stricken by gang violence in South Los Angeles. The film received two Academy Award nominations in 1992, making Singleton both the first African American and youngest person ever to be nominated for Best Director. It also received the nod for Best Original Screenplay. In addition, the film also helped launch the careers of stars like Angela Bassett, Morris Chestnut, and Cuba Gooding, Jr.
At the 2015 American Black Film Festival, Singleton revealed that he had hired a predominantly black crew to make the film as well as a mix of actors and non-actors, some from South LA. “Everyone from the neighborhood was invested in the film. The crew was 97% black,” said the USC School of Cinematic Arts graduate. He described making the film — which was inspired by his real-life friends and the challenges that they experienced in South Central — as “cathartic.” “I wanted to make a film that was quintessentially black American. I think we’ve gotten away from that as filmmakers. We’re too concerned with what others think, not about what’s culturally astute.”
Today, Boyz n the Hood is recognized as one of the most definitive movies of the 90s and an urban classic that continues to resonate with audiences almost 30 years later. “Everything that we dealt with in Boyz n the Hood is still relevant today,” Singleton said. “Black men still feel like they have to prove their masculinity. There’s so much pressure black women and men have to deal with. We’ve become time bombs.” Boyz n the Hood was added to the United States Library of Congress in 2002.
The screenwriter went on to direct a number of other notable films and television series throughout his career, including Poetic Justice, Baby Boy, 2 Fast 2 Furious, the FX crime drama Snowfall, and several episodes of Empire.
Back in 2011, Singleton told BLACK ENTERPRISE that there are fewer opportunities for black directors today to make big-picture films than there were at the start of his career. “I think there is less opportunity now in making big mainstream pictures [for] black filmmakers making films for black audiences,” he said. “It’s harder for us to get a movie made in that vein because they kind of compartmentalized and made it open for just a few people to make pictures.”
Tragically, Singleton suffered from a stroke on April 17 and was placed in intensive care. His mother and business manager, Shelia Ward, filed papers in court requesting conservatorship, stating that Singleton was “unable to provide for his personal needs” or “manage his financial resources,” according to The Associated Press. The court papers also claim that at the time of his stroke, Singleton was “engaged in several business deals” and in the process of signing “a lucrative settlement agreement.” Ward’s claims, however, were publicly refuted by Singleton’s daughter, Cleopatra Singleton, who also opposed the idea of giving her grandmother control over her father’s estate.
At the time of publishing, Singleton was reportedly still on life support and scheduled to be taken off April 29. In a statement, a family spokesperson revealed he had suffered from hypertension. “Like many African Americans, Singleton quietly struggled with hypertension. More than 40% of African American men and women have high blood pressure, which also develops earlier in life and is usually more severe.”
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Maybe We Wanna Be in Kansas, Dorothy. Because It Just Became the First State to Recognize the Right to an Abortion Independent of Roe v. Wade
In the ongoing, gut-wrenching, Handmaid’s Tale-like real-life saga that is the decimation of reproductive rights across the country, yet another state has weighed in on its hatred of women. And yet. And yet, this time, Kansas came through for the bodily autonomy of its women citizenry.
source https://www.theroot.com/maybe-we-wanna-be-in-kansas-dorothy-because-it-just-b-1834391480
Academy Award-Nominated Filmmaker John Singleton Dead at 51
Director, screenwriter and producer John Singleton has died at the age of 51.
source https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/academy-award-nominated-filmmaker-john-singleton-dead-a-1834383712
#NotToday: The Night King nor Kim Kardashian Could Stop Us From Keeping Up With The Battle of Winterfell
My blood pressure still has not returned to normal after episode three of Game of Thrones.
The Battle of Winterfell popped off and shit did not go as any of us expected. I turned on my friend’s television in preparation to say goodbye to all of my favorite characters because I knew the Night King was going to swoop in…
source https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/nottoday-the-night-king-nor-kim-kardashian-could-stop-1834393183
Upgrade Your Dual Monitor Setup With An Affordable Monitor Arm
Monitor arms give you back wasted desk space, and include channels that keep your cables hidden and organized. And if that sounds appealing, you can pick up a dual monitor arm set up for just $43 if you stack an on-page coupon and the code KJ9ONK65.
source https://kinjadeals.theinventory.com/upgrade-your-dual-monitor-setup-with-an-affordable-moni-1834391514
It’s Not About the Band-Aids
Before heading into work a few weeks ago, I tweeted an original, now viral series of tweets about a surge of competing emotions that had unexpectedly hit me after placing a bandage on a stubborn, four-day old cut on my finger. But it wasn’t like the typical Johnson & Johnson brand adhesive bandages I’d worn on the…
source https://www.theroot.com/it-s-not-about-the-band-aids-1834387539
2019 Tribeca Film Festival: In Living Color Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary by Telling the Origin Story of Its Catchy Theme Song
It’s been 25 years since the series finale of In Living Color aired (in 1994), and it’s still as vibrant and relevant as ever. At the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, show creator and star Keenen Ivory Wayans was in the building, as well as popular costars Tommy Davidson, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans, and David Alan Grier.
source https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/2019-tribeca-film-festival-in-living-color-celebrates-1834389566
Queen Latifah Helped 2 Black Women Achieve Their Dream With The Queen Collective
In a 90’s kind of world, we were glad to have our girls. That notion still rings true with a new program that includes the Queen, also known as Latifah. Latifah, Tribeca Studios and Marc Pritchard, Proctor and Gamble’s chief brand officer, have partnered to bring the dreams of black women to reality.
source https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/queen-latifah-helped-2-black-women-achieve-their-dream-1834386120
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