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Tweeting the Debt Deal: Notable Reactions
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.): “This deal is a sugar-coated Satan sandwich. If you lift the bun, you will not like what you see.” Captions by Jenée Desmond-Harris Rep. Allen West (D-Fla.): “Tonight’s passage of the Budget Control Act will assuredly lead to long-term sustainable economic growth and American jobs.” Holly Robinson Peete: “Maybe Rep. Gabby…
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The Half-Century Club: The Obama Edition
Date of birth: April 3, 1961 Obama connection: Murphy, the second-highest-grossing actor of all time, recently cut a check for more than $30,000 to attend a Democratic National Committee fundraiser. A portion of the dough goes to the Obama 2012 campaign. Captions by Lauren Williams Date of birth: July 30, 1961 Obama connection: Count the…
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Daily Job Lead: National Outreach Coordinator
The Union of Concerned Scientists in Washington, D.C., is seeking a driven individual who is committed to environmental security. The UCS works to minimize the threats of global warming and nuclear warfare, focusing on and influencing environmental, energy and nuclear-power policy in the nation’s capital. The UCS’ Clean Vehicles Program has helped reduce the environmental…
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Daily Job Lead: Social Media Marketing Director
If you live close to New York City and have a knack for social media, then the position of social media marketing director at Unigo may be perfect for you. Unigo is a college-preparation website that is venture capital backed and entrepreneurial at heart. Named one of the Top 30 Young Companies by Inc. magazine,…
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Yesterday's R&B Groups: Then and Now
Throwback listen: “Come See About Me“ Their hip-hugging, floor-length dresses, simple choreography and feminine voices boosted the Supremes from a Motown act to a household name. In the late ’60s, Berry Gordy changed the group’s name to Diana Ross and the Supremes; shortly after, Ross went solo. In 2000 a reunion was scheduled but fell…
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What You Didn't Know About Black Greeks
At the start of the 21st century, members of the Divine Nine began reaching their 100-year anniversaries — Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in 2006 and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in 2008. This year, both Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity join the Century Club. By 2022, eight of nine black fraternities and…
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Beyoncé to Hit 'Late Night' Stage Tomorrow
On the heels of the release of her latest album, 4, the R&B songstress has taken to the media circuit to debut a new Beyoncé and a new sound. This Thursday, Beyoncé will take to the Late Night With Jimmy Fallon stage to perform her latest single, “Best Thing I Never Had,” with the help…
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Black and Greek: Divine Nine Notables
After playing Rudy on The Cosby Show, Pulliam found her own Different World when she was initiated as a sister of Delta Sigma Theta at Spelman College in Atlanta. Captions by Lawrence Ross CNN’s most outspoken commentator and the host of Washington Watch With Roland Martin on TV One, Martin has also been a member…
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Gay Marriage in New York: A Wedding Album
Same-sex couples packed clerk’s offices in New York early Sunday to tie the knot on the first day of New York state’s official recognition of same-sex marriage. Mayor Bloomberg’s office estimated that almost 500 gay couples got hitched in the city on Sunday. Same-sex couples from across the Empire State also jumped the broom. New…
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Wu-Tang Clan Back With Refreshed Sound
The 1990s rap heavyweights the Wu-Tang Clan are back with a new album, Legendary Weapons. The latest release includes collaborations with longtime Wu-Tang associates like Trife Da God and Bronze Nazareth. Executive-produced by Wu-Tang’s RZA, Legendary Weapons keeps beat sampling to a minimum, enlisting the in-studio band the Revelations to back the album’s 14 tracks.…
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