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Hart's 'Laugh at My Pain' a Nonstop Thrill
Funny man Kevin Hart stars in his first stand-up feature film, Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain. The film follows Hart as he embarked on his 90-day “Laugh at My Pain” comedy tour, one of the most successful comedy tours headlined by an African-American comedian, racking up more $1 million during his two-day stint at…
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Daily Job Lead: Sales Representative
Seattle-based Blu Homes is currently looking for a sales representative to help sell and market the company’s line of eco-friendly homes in the Seattle area. The leading company in eco-conscious home design, Blue Homes offers a wide selection of home types and customizations across the United States and North America. Ideal candidates should have three…
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Morehouse, Howard Revive Historic Gridiron Rivalry
The Howard University Bison and the Morehouse Maroon Tigers are preparing to fight it out on the field as hordes of enthusiastic fans, supporters and alumni descend on the nation’s capital this weekend. It has been more than 15 years since the prestigious HBCUs last sparred on the turf, much too long for eager fans awaiting…
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Forever Stamp to Commemorate Black All-Star
The U.S. Postal Service plans to release four new Forever Stamps in 2012 to commemorate the lives and legacies of four iconic Major League Baseball all-stars, including the late Larry Doby, who was the second African-American baseball player in the Major League. Doby joined the ranks of the Cleveland Indians in 1947, becoming the first…
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Thug Afterlife: A Tupac Timeline
November 1996: The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory is the last album in which Tupac had creative control and the first of many released posthumously. Conspiracy theorists point to this album as proof that Tupac is still alive. The album is released under the stage name Makaveli, a reference to Tupac’s alter ego that…
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Daily Job Lead: Director of Innovation and Knowledge
Cincinnati-based Strive, Inc., is currently looking for a director of innovation and knowledge management to help the company meet its goals of ensuring the success of children “from cradle to career.” The director of innovation and knowledge will be responsible for developing strategies for making Strive’s efforts possible, becoming a national leader and figurehead for…
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Morehouse and Howard Take to the Field
It’s been nearly 15 years since the Howard University Bison and the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers battled it out on the field. This month the two teams will head to the nation’s capital to renew their historic football rivalry, which dates back to 1923. Bison and Maroon Tigers fans alike will descend on Washington for…
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Howard or Morehouse: Battle of the Alumni
Both Howard and Morehouse boast some very notable alumni, professors and, well, dropouts. In honor of the Nation’s Football Classic game, we’ve created a list of famous and important people associated with the two schools, separated by categories such as civil rights, film, sports and politics. As the two schools duke it out on the…
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Daily Job Lead: Sales/Regional Account Manager
Houston-based SolarWorld is currently seeking a sales/regional account manager to help promote and market the company’s solar offerings in the Gulf Coast region. SolarWorld currently operates the largest manufacturing plant for solar-energy products in North America. As part of SolarWorld, sales/regional account managers are responsible for developing and cultivating relationships with prospective clients and solar-panel…
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Daily Job Lead: Territory Manager
Toronto-based Bilingual Recruiters, Inc., is looking for a territory manager to help acquire and maintain accounts within a predetermined area for the company, both nationally and internationally. Bilingual Recruiters is a leading bilingual recruitment company throughout North America. The territory manager is responsible for expanding the company’s roster of accounts through in-depth sales presentations, marketing…
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