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J. Cole Releases Debut Album
J. Cole, a Jay-Z protégé and relative newcomer to the rap scene, is finally releasing his debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, after three highly praised mixtapes and a bevy of guest verses for various artists, such as R&B crooner Miguel and rapper Wale. Cole mixes heavy beats with heavier rhymes in this studio…
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Daily Job Lead: Radar Systems Engineer
Syracuse, N.Y.-based SRC and its subsidiary, SRCTec, are currently looking for a radar systems engineer to aid in the design, analysis and testing of the company’s extensive network of radar systems. The radar systems engineer will also be in charge of architecture development for the radar systems, as well as the continual analysis and upkeep…
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'Red Tails' Actors Laud Airmen
The Root caught up with Academy Award-nominated actor Terrence Howard and Academy Award-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. during last week’s Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., as the duo promoted their upcoming movie Red Tails alongside the real-life Tuskegee Airmen who served as inspiration for the George Lucas-produced film. The dimly lit…
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Daily Job Lead: Customer Advocate
New York-based company Farmigo is currently looking for a customer advocate to help with the company’s day-to-day customer-service operations, such as troubleshooting customer issues and helping customers set up Farmigo systems on their farmers, among other responsibilities. Farmigo’s customer advocate is also responsible for identifying and implementing new customer-service and support initiatives. Ideal candidates should…
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Daily Job Lead: Assistant Director
The Wellesley Natural Resources Commission, or NRC, is currently looking for an assistant director to help oversee many of the organization’s daily ongoing operations, including acquisitions, policy implementation and regulatory oversight of the region’s natural resources and recreational lands. The assistant director will also be in charge of overseeing projects and educational initiatives related to…
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New Movie Showcases Legendary High School Band
Comedian, actor and singer-songwriter Jamie Foxx has stepped into movie production with his upcoming film Thunder Soul, a documentary that follows the old members of Houston’s legendary Kashmere High School Stage Band. More than 30 years since the group’s disbanding, its alumni return to Houston to play a tribute concert for the group’s storied band…
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Daily Job Lead: Environmental Development Associate
New York-based environmental development and management firm Bright Farms is currently looking for an environmental development associate to help market the company’s rooftop hydroponic greenhouses to grocery stores and food retailers across the country. BrightFarms mitigates the cost of food transport and handling by allowing grocers to cultivate and grow produce atop their roofs, selling…
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EVENT: CBC Emerging Leaders Series
The Root in Washington, D.C., will celebrate the newest lot of emerging African-American leaders at this year’s Congressional Black Caucus Emerging Leaders Series reception during the 2011 CBC Annual Leadership Conference, this Thursday, Sept. 22, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel (RSVP required). Before the reception, our partner Impact will throw a…
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Daily Job Lead: Regulatory Manager
Celgene Corp. in Basking Ridge, N.J., is currently seeking a regulatory manager to help make sure that the company abides by local, state and federal regulations. Celgene’s regulatory manger will be in charge of devising the company’s regulatory strategy, as well as ensuring that its regulatory filings are sufficient and up-to-date. Ideal candidates should have…
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Rapping While White: The Celebrity Edition
For decades now, rap has been the vehicle for driving a decidedly urban American dream narrative — a Horatio Alger-esque tale of rags to riches. And according to Jay-Z, you can be “right next to De Niro” and still be “hood forever.” But instead of the hood, what if you spent your life “down in…