Each year, the Old Dominion University Alumni Association, of which I am a member, hosts a General Assembly reception. Last year, the event recognized former U.S. Rep. G. William Whitehurst. It was great fun and was well-attended by many members of the GA, not just those from Hampton Roads. This year, the event will recognize … Continue reading ODU Alumni GA Reception
Day: February 7, 2007
Black History Month: 50 years later
I received a link to this newsclip, which makes reference to this video. Fifty years - and so little has changed.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Blacks are disporportionately represented in the number of new HIV/AIDS cases. For more information, check out this page.
Payday lending bill dead
The last chance for pay day lending reform in the House died Tuesday afternoon when HB2563 was stricken. With the McClellan amendment, interest rates were capped at 72%, double that allowed for other consumer loans. "You can't make your payroll on that kind of return," [bill patron Del. Lee] Ware said. OK, so they don't … Continue reading Payday lending bill dead
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