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I Got 99 Problems But Mitt Ain’t One…
Today at President Obama's rally in Ohio, Jay-Z performed his hit single "99 Problems" with a clever remix. See clip of Jay-Z's performance here. For President Obama's "version" of 99 Problems, click the video below: GOTV people! The lines my be long, the weather may be miserable, but remember....you might have 99 problems, but after you cast your vote for … [Read more...] about I Got 99 Problems But Mitt Ain’t One…
Thursday Open Thread: African-American Ghost Stories
GOOD MORNING PRAGOBOTS! We continue our series on African-American Ghost Stories. "THE WHOLE HOG"By Abiola Sinclair From the New York Amsterdam News: The slaves wanted to have a party, but there wasn't enough food for a real party. So one of the older slaves, Uncle Jeb, massa's favorite, said he'd be able to get the food for the party, providing it … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African-American Ghost Stories
Wednesday Open Thread: African-American Ghost Stories
HAPPY HALLOWEEN POU! We continue our look at African-American Ghost Stories. "THE PLAT-EYE" From The Moonlit Road: Like many other Southern folktales, the “plat-eye” stories were brought over by African-Americans who had been sold into slavery in the 18th and 19th centuries. They are especially prevalent in the coastal Gullah communities of Georgia and South … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African-American Ghost Stories