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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Keke Palmer on Backstage Magazine November 2026 Cover
Keke Palmer covers Backstage for November 2026, sharing career lessons from the star of Akeelah and the Bee, Nope and One of Them Days.
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Single Black Adults’ Dating Habits: Pew Study
A sweeping new Pew Research Center study just put hard numbers behind the group chat debates. In its latest report, The Dating Attitudes of Single Black Adults, Pew unpacks three core questions shaping modern Black love: what kinds of relationships singles are truly seeking, which dealbreakers instantly end a prospect's chances, and why those actively looking say they are still single.
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Taraji P. Henson on Numéro Netherlands November 2026 Cover
Taraji P. Henson covers Numéro Netherlands for November 2026 with a 9-image spread from the Empire and Hidden Figures star.
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Awar Odhiang on Harper’s Bazaar France November 2026 Cover
Awar Odhiang covers Harper’s Bazaar France for November 2026 in a 9-image spread from the South Sudanese runway star.
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Funkmaster Flex Physical Altercation at Knicks Game
Funkmaster Flex was involved in a physical altercation with another man during the Knicks' matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night, prompting security and an NYPD officer to intervene.