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Black Folklore Stories for Spooky Season

Black folklore has been a huge part of our cultural foundation since before the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Many stories originated from cultural or spiritual beliefs. Others were based on real-life experiences during slavery to expose the horrid realities and to keep enslaved people on their toes and ready to fight for liberation. The themes range from comical trickster tales to scary ghost stories, many being inspired by specific regions of the country and the world.

T.I. Grand Marshal & Halftime Performer at Tuskegee

Homecoming at Tuskegee University is gonna be extra lit this year because T.I.'s been tapped as not only Grand Marshal for the upcoming event, but also the halftime performer. The Atlanta rap legend will lead the Homecoming Parade and then hit the field with the Marching Crimson Pipers during the November 7 football game against Miles College.

Jonathan Hay Loses Bid to Reopen Biggie Fight

CJ Wallace is one step closer to closing out his defamation case against Jonathan Hay after a federal judge rejected Hay's attempt to revive his defense. A judge in Tampa, Florida, denied Hay's bid to set aside a default judgment and scheduled an October 8 hearing to decide how much Wallace may be awarded in damages.

Gen Z Rejects High Concert Prices – The Root

Concert ticket prices have increased more than 41 percent since January 2016. Then you have to add service fees, transportation, parking, insurance and overpriced concessions. Quickly, what was supposed to be one night of enjoyment becomes a financial burden that many young folks can't afford. We are not talking about luxury vacations. We are talking about standing in a crowd, singing songs we already know by heart.

Guess the Hot Rapper Dancing on the Pole

Can you score the sexy rapper showin' off her curves in these pole dancing shots?! Before her rapping days, she rose to fame from a viral TV moment with Dr. Phil. These Heaux is her breakout song, but when she's not in the studio you can catch her inside riding a pole in a thong.

Ilhan Omar vs Trump: A Years-Long Political Feud

From the moment she took office in the U.S. House of Representatives, Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar has been targeted by President Donald Trump and his Republican allies. From attacks on her Somali heritage and Muslim faith to political battles on Capitol Hill to the most recent federal raid on her home, the congresswoman has been fuel for the GOP's campaign against the Democrats' agenda.

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