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The 10 Best Deals of February 15, 2019
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
Professor Files Civil Rights Complaint Against Black Girls CODE, Claiming it Discriminates Against White Men
Today’s episode of WhiteCenter tells the story of the future hall-of-fame Mayo-American advancing one of White America’s oldest and most celebrated pastimes — white people-ing.
Ayanna Pressley Opposes Increased ICE Funding: ‘They’ve Proven Themselves Corrupt’
Donald Trump may not have gotten his wall on the U.S./Mexico border, but a new bill approved by Congress yesterday may still give him and his administration plenty of means to harass, detain, and deport tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants and migrants.
The Root's Clapback Mailbag: Just the Tips
Before we get into this week’s emails, tweets, DMs, and comments, many of my mailbag readers know that I am very carol-centric. I believe that no holiday is complete if it doesn’t have a song that people sing to celebrate it.
Zappos' Presidents' Day Sale Features Cole Haan, Nike, and More
Zappos is basically a one-stop shoe destination already, but right now, they’re having an actual sale, marking down over 60 shoes, boots, and apparel for Preidents’ Day weekend. Heels, boots, sneakers, sweaters, layering pieces, all kinds of styles from brands like UGG, Adidas, Nike, SOREL, Converse, Dr. Martens, and…
Where There's Smoke, There's Fyre: Ja Rule Wants to Create an 'Iconic Music Festival'
We all remember the collective shock, awe, and horror we experienced when watching the Fyre Festival exposés, Fyre (Hulu) and Fyre Fraud (Netflix). So, one with common sense would think nothing of the sort could ever happen again, right? At least, not at this time?
Drake Reportedly Bought Himself a $400,000 Custom Phone Case for Valentine's Day (and All I Want Is a Condo)
Lord, let me find somebody who loves me like Drake loves Drake.
Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid Reach Settlement in NFL Collusion Case: Report
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and current Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid have reached a confidential settlement effectively ending their collusion lawsuit with the NFL that argued owners worked to keep both men off the field for protesting the killings of unarmed black men, women and children by police.
When Keeping It 'Colonial' Goes Wrong: Vogue Brazil Editor Resigns After Using Black People as Props at Birthday Party
Just prior to the release of its Spring Fashion Issue, Vogue Brazil suddenly finds itself without a style editor, as Donata Meirelles found out the hard way that using black people as props in a nod to the glorious history of colonization isn’t so chic in 2019.
Build Your Spring Workout Wardrobe With An Extra 20% Off Under Armour's Outlet Prices
What better way to get ready for exercise-friendly spring weather than an extra 20% off Under Armour’s already affordable sale section? Pick up workout shirts, sweats, leggings, shoes, and more, and use promo code RALLY20 at checkout on orders over $100 to stack on the savings. If you do nothing else with this sale,…
California Attorney General Sued Over His Refusal to Release Police Records Under New Law
The legal fights over a new California law related to the release of police disciplinary records continues, and this time the state’s own attorney general is a target.
On Jussie Smollett, Misreporting, and the Fine Line Between Healthy Skepticism and MAGA Propaganda
On Thursday, Jussie Smollett appeared on Good Morning America, noting that while he was “pissed off” at the attackers he claims targeted him with homophobic and racist slurs, he was equally upset at “the attacks” that followed, i.e. the swarm of doubters who didn’t quite think his story added up.
Trump Declares National Emergency and Then Goes Off the Rails In Unhinged Ramblefest
On Friday, as expected, President HooHoo Von WiffleStick walked out into the White House Rose Garden and used his executive powers to declare a national emergency to stop the influx of Mexican Decepticons at the Southern border and to aid Optimus Prime in the battle to keep America safe.
Friday's Best Deals: LEGO Darth Vader, Marmot, Nintendo Switch, Anker Projectors, and More
Designer sunglasses, ANC Headphones, Nordstrom’s Winter Sale, and Edifier Bookshelf Speakers lead off Friday’s best deals.
Runway to Revolution: Telfar Global Teams Up with Black Lives Matter
As the fashion world recovers from the biannual marathon that is New York Fashion Week (and moves on to London Fashion Week), we’re finally able to pause and reflect on the many hits, misses and coming trends we’ll see in stores come fall.
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28 Days of Literary Blackness With VSB | Day 15: Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur
Publisher Synopsis: On May 2, 1973, Black Panther Assata Shakur (aka JoAnne Chesimard) lay in a hospital, close to death, handcuffed to her bed, while local, state and federal police attempted to question her about the shootout on the New Jersey Turnpike that had claimed the life of a white state trooper. Long a…
Marmot's End-of-Season Sale Is Going Out With a Bang
Update: Today’s the last day of the sale, and Marmot’s making a final push with an extra 20% off the already-discounted sale prices. Just use promo code EXTRA20 to get the deal.
Senate Passes Bill That Makes Lynching a Federal Crime
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would make lynching a federal crime.
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