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By Ericka Alston Buck Special to The AFRO The hip-hop community was shaken to its core this weekend with the unexpected death of legendary rapper and hype man Fatman Scoop. The 53-year-old artist, whose real name was Isaac Freeman III, tragically collapsed on stage during a concert in Hamden, Connecticut, on Aug. 30. Known for his booming voice and infectious energy, Fatman Scoop was a beloved

America’s gun fetish sickness has struck again, this time in Georgia, a state that is among the most lax in firearm regulations as a school slaughter destroys more families and another community in which things will never be the same again. A 14-year-old child allegedly is the perpetrator. Who would provide training in how to use a lethal weapon to a youth who is years away from being able to

The U.S. is globally renowned for its educational institutions, with several American universities recognized as some of the best in the world. University isn't the only option for those seeking higher education, however. Newsweek has mapped which states have the best community colleges, according to a recent WalletHub report. The study examined over 650 community colleges across 18 indicators

MASSACHUSETTS — Attention, those who love all things Halloween. Spirit Halloween plans to open stores in 29 communities across Massachusetts this Halloween season, and we've got the entire list of where they will be. Some of these Spirit Halloween stores are already open, but the majority of these stores will not open until the end of August/September, says the company. Spirit Halloween's real