We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
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Friday, May 3, 2019
The 10 Best Deals of May 3, 2019
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The Root's Clapback Mailbag: Thread
Today’s mailbag is very diverse.
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Miami Cop Filmed Brutally Arresting Dyma Loving Arrested, Charged With Battery
Officer Alejandro Giraldo, the Miami-Dade cop filmed violently taking down and arresting a black woman who called the police for help, was arrested and charged with first-degree misdemeanor battery and felony official misconduct Friday afternoon, nearly two months after video of the arrest first went viral.
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LeBron’s Personal Ego Masseuse Expected to Join Lakers as Head Coach
Looks like the band is almost back together.
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Student called the N-word is suspended for striking bully: 'African-American students are suffering in silence'
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Peter Mayhew's Chewbacca Was Filled With Humanity. It's Why He'll Be Missed So Dearly.
The actor, who died Thursday at 74, brought the human experience to a non-human character in remarkable fashion.
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Please Explain How This Entire Presidency* Isn't a National-Security Crisis
President Trump and President Putin are on the same page. Why aren't the rest of us?
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Father Shoots Man 6 Times, Kills Him Rather Than Settle Son’s Debt
A man in Georgia faces life in prison without parole plus 15 additional years for shooting a man six times and killing him rather than repaying his son’s debt.
According to Channel 2 Action News, 49-year-old Joe Rayton was convicted of murder and other charges in connection with the May 20, 2016, shooting death of Antonio Ladson.
Rayton’s son, Joe “Man Man” Adams, reportedly stole $100 worth of money and drugs from Ladson days before the deadly shooting.
“Rather than repaying his son’s debts, Rayton decided to murder Ladson instead,” the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office said in a release.
“Rather than repaying his son’s debts, Rayton decided to murder Ladson instead,” the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office said in the release.
Authorities said Darrius “Dread” Winfield drove Rayton from his home to a northwest Atlanta residence. Adams was reportedly in the car, too. The three men arrived at the location at about 1:30 a.m., and Ladson was outside sitting in the front seat of his vehicle. Rayton had a bag containing a firearm, a wallet and a Mason jar filled with marijuana, according to prosecutors.
Ladson, 29, was on the phone when Rayton exited his vehicle, walked up to him and started a short conversation. Moments later, Rayton threw the Mason jar at Ladson to distract him and fired multiple shots, authorities said.
According to reports, Ladson was hit in the chest, legs, lower back and buttock. He tried to crawl into the back seat to get away, but Rayton continued to fire, prosecutors said. He was shot a total of six times and died at the scene.
Rayton reportedly returned to his vehicle, drove to meet his wife at a gas station about 5 a.m.
“The son handed Mrs. Rayton the murder weapon and told her to get rid of it,” prosecutors said. “Instead, Rayton’s wife kept the weapon and did not tell anyone about it until January 27, 2017.”
That friend reportedly provided the handgun to Atlanta police, and it matched the ballistics found at the murder scene.
In addition to murder, Rayton was reportedly convicted of felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Rayton is scheduled to be sentenced on May 20. According to reports, Winfield and Adams were not charged in connection with the incident.
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Entrepreneur Launches ArtX to Allow Greater Access to the Art Community
Purchasing unique pieces in the art world has typically been reserved for the elite. Founder Everette Taylor wants to alter that with the launch of ArtX, a media and technology platform that is aimed at changing the narrative and the way the art world as it’s currently constructed.
Taylor began collecting pieces and found that there was a prejudice through his own experiences and interactions.
“Growing up, I never really had anyone around me who was educated about art or who could teach me about it,” said Taylor. “When I first started collecting art, I would walk in art galleries and people wouldn’t even acknowledge my presence. I would go to art museums and would barely see any artists of color.”
ArtX is broken into three parts: a media platform, software/technology, and community.
The media platform provides a place for artists to get discovered and for people who aren’t familiar with the space, a place to educate themselves and not feel intimidated. On the technology front, ArtX is launching a software tool that allows artists to tap into the business side by using Amplify, a social media AI tool that helps artists find their audience on social media and build their fan base.
“I spoke to dozens of up-and-coming artists and asked what’s the No.1 tool that they are needed and the answer was always the same: social media. So I wanted to provide them with a tool to amplify those results,” continued Taylor.
In addition, ArtX also provides free business tools such as an invoice generator, a business directory, and a meeting scheduling tool that will roll out later next month.
In the spirit of giving back to the community, ArtX has launched the ArtX Scholarship Program, which provides need-based scholarships to artists who may be struggling financially. This will be backdropped by local art events to help educate people on art collections and provide a space for artists to sell their work.
“People have to understand that art isn’t only something you can love and appreciate, but a way to invest and build generational wealth. Many people from marginalized and underrepresented communities haven’t had the opportunity to be educated. ArtX is going to change that. This is only Phase I of a much bigger plan,” said Taylor.
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For $133, You Can Wreck Newbs Comfortably with This Discounted Racing-Style Gaming Chair
Your super powerful gaming rig deserves an equally impressive gaming chair. And right now you can pick up a racing style gaming chair for just $133.
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Lamar Odom Says He's Still Battling Addiction But Adds, 'Getting High Is Not on My Agenda'
When it comes to his addiction, Lamar Omar says he’s winning the battle but still fighting the war.
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Usher's $20 Million Herpes Lawsuit Dismissed, Settled Out of Court
It would appear that Usher’s $20 million lawsuit, in which Laura Helm accused the “Confessions Part II” singer of exposing her to herpes, is finally behind him.
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ABC Can't Get Enough Black-ish, Renewing Hit Show and Adding Spinoff, Mixed-ish
Take Rainbow, Tracee Ellis Ross’ eclectic character from Black-ish, but make her a teenage.
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Child Poverty Collaborative almost lost its last African American co-chair
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Toll Evader Named Stiff To Pay Up; Had $128K In Tolls, Fines
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The worst toll evader in Pennsylvania is being ordered to pay up.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Jarrett Stiff didn’t pay for trips on the Pennsylvania Turnpike 2,264 times from 2012 to 2017, more than anyone else in the state. The 36-year-old from suburban Philadelphia racked up nearly $128,000 in unpaid tolls and subsequent fines.
In a deal with prosecutors, he pleaded guilty in April to theft of services, was ordered to pay over $11,500 and was sentenced to five years’ probation.
No attorney to speak for him is listed in online court documents.
Stiff’s case and two others resolved in suburban Philadelphia this week are the latest examples of the Turnpike Commission’s aggressive new approach to toll evaders.
The commission began pursuing felony charges against toll scofflaws who owed $2,000 or more in an effort to recoup hefty losses from unpaid tolls.
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Minneapolis To Pay $20M To Family Of 911 Caller Slain By Cop
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The city of Minneapolis will pay $20 million to the family of an unarmed woman fatally shot by a police officer when she approached his squad car after calling 911 to report a possible crime, city leaders announced Friday.
Mayor Jacob Frey and City Council members detailed the settlement just three days after a jury convicted Mohamed Noor of murder and manslaughter in the 2017 death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. The dual citizen of the U.S. and Australia had called 911 to summon officers in the middle of the night to a possible rape in the alley behind her house.
Noor and his partner were rolling down the alley in a police SUV when they say they were startled by a loud bang on the vehicle. Noor testified that he fired to protect them from a perceived threat. Jurors took about 11½ hours to reach a verdict after hearing three weeks of testimony.
Damond’s family had filed a lawsuit seeking more than $50 million, alleging that her civil rights were violated.
Frey said the city moved quickly to settle in part due to Noor’s conviction for third-degree murder, as well as the officer’s failure to identify a threat before he used force.
“This is not a victory for anyone, but rather a way for our city to move forward,” he said.
The settlement calls for Damond’s family to donate $2 million to a local foundation’s fund aimed at addressing gun violence.
The death of Damond, 40, came a month before she was due to marry. Noor, 33, who had trained to become a police officer in a mid-career switch, was fired after he was charged.
He is in custody awaiting sentencing in June. Sentencing guidelines call for as many as 15 years in prison on the murder charge, though judges can depart from the guidelines.
Prosecutors criticized Noor for shooting without seeing a weapon or Damond’s hands. They also questioned whether the loud bang was real. Neither Noor nor his partner, Matthew Harrity, mentioned it to investigators at the scene, with Harrity first mentioning it three days later in an interview with state investigators. Noor refused to talk to investigators.
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Kamala Harris Introduces Bill to Increase Student Diversity in STEM
Sen. Kamala Harris introduced new legislation to help students from underrepresented communities gain access to educational materials, mentorships, and work experience related to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). On May 2, the Democratic senator and 2020 presidential hopeful introduced the 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act, which would authorize a $40 million competitive grant program for school districts to improve participation in STEM education among girls, students of color, LGBTQ students, disabled students, and kids from low-income neighborhoods.
“When we have more women, people of color, LGBTQ folks, and people with disabilities in STEM jobs, we get better results,” said Harris in a press release. “Preparing our nation’s students for the jobs of the 21st century starts in the classroom, and we must ensure that the benefits of that education are shared equally with those who are currently underrepresented in STEM professions.”
The bill seeks to provide funding for school districts across the country, and ultimately increase opportunities for women and minorities to secure high wage jobs in STEM fields. According to a 2018 Pew Social Trends report, , 69% of STEM workers in the U.S. are white, while only 9% of the STEM workforce is black and 7% are Hispanic. If passed, funding for Harris’ bill would be allocated towards:
- Providing tutoring and mentoring programs in STEM subjects.
- Providing afterschool and summer activities designed to encourage interest and skill-building in STEM subjects.
- Providing subsidies to minimize the costs of STEM-related educational materials, equipment, field trips, internships, and work experiences.
- Educating parents about the opportunities and advantages of STEM careers.
- Providing professional development services to teachers, principals, and other personnel aimed at reduced racial and gender bias.
In addition to Harris, co-sponsors of the legislation include Democratic senators Dick Durbin, Sherrod Brown, Amy Klobuchar, and Jacky Rosen. The bill is also being supported by Girls Who Code, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, NAACP, National Society of Black Engineers, and other organizations.
Harris, who became the first black woman to serve as Attorney General in California and the second black woman to ever be elected as a U.S. Senator, opened up about being second-guessed and misunderstood throughout her career while speaking at the BLACK ENTERPRISE Women of Power Summit back in February:
“I’ve had the setback of attempting to run for office that nobody thought that we could win and all that comes with that,” she said, revealing that people have doubted her ability to become an elected official. However, she added that she has used people’s negative perceptions of her as a source of motivation. “Good, underestimate me. I can work with that,” she said.
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HP Reports on the Current State of Small Business 2019
It’s important for black entrepreneurs to know the current trends with small businesses. At a New York City event hosted by small business expert, entrepreneur, and founder of Smart Hustle Media, Ramon Ray, print titan HP unveiled its findings from a global report on small businesses.
One of the key takeaways—younger entrepreneurial-minded folks (Gen Z in particular) are motivated to start businesses that have a positive societal impact.
From the HP Small Business Today Study Global Insights Report:
“While making money while pursuing your passion is a top definer of success and motivator for most small business owners around the world, societal impact becomes a key consideration for those in Asia and younger generations of small business owners, on par with or overtaking money in most cases.”
Other findings from the study about small business owners:
- Over half feel it’s their responsibility to fill the gaps the government leaves behind when it comes to the environment and their employee.
- 46% take a stand on controversial societal and/or political issues.
- 46% won’t work with other companies if they feel those companies do not support their community or respect their culture and heritage.
- 44% won’t work with other companies if they do not do their part to protect or advance the rights of underrepresented groups.
[Related: WILL GENERATION Z BE THE MOST ENTREPRENEURIAL GENERATION YET?]
Many small business owners also feel alone and unsupported. Eight out of 10 said they found maneuvering regulations and laws to be challenging. The same number also said they found technology to be challenging.
Gen Z small business owners also felt as though they had to make more sacrifices to start their business than other generations.
Not surprisingly, HP also had statistics about printers and small business. The study found that 86% of small business owners still have a printer. Forty-nine percent said they could not operate their business without one.
For more findings from the study, check out the below infographic.
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