Priceless Vol 9 Number 6
Personal and Professional Empowerment
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CIAA Announces 2015 Hall of Fame Inductees
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In State of the Union, Obama Calls on GOP to Help Middle Class
Delta’s Sponsor Art Reception
Bobbi Kristina: A Timeline of Tragedy
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Hampton Roads Messenger and Hampton University Museum Celebrate 100
SPECIAL TO HRM
During an exhibit opening reception
on
January 30, 2014, the Hampton Road Messenger celebrated its 100th edition and the Hampton University Museum celebrated Elizabeth Catlett, the world renowned artist who would have been 100 years old this year. Approximately 200
people BY DOROTHY ROWLEY
In his sixth State of the Union address, President Obama challenged GOP-majority
Congress
Tuesday night to break from the "tired old patterns" of argumentative politics to uplift the middle class with more trade deals and higher taxes for the rich.
Obama proposed a
$320 billion economic plan that would raise taxes on upper-class families and big banks to ultimately provide expanded tax breaks for the
middle
would also fund new federal programs such as government- paid
college students.
"America, for all that we've endured; for all the grit and hard work required to come back, for all the tasks
tuition for community
that lie ahead, know this: the shadow of crisis has passed, and the state of the union is strong," said
Obama, the for whom the
latest polls indicate an approval rating of 50 percent, compared to 53 percent of Americans who say the economy — with lower unemployment
and cheaper
gas prices that have saved the typical family about $750 this year at the pumps — has definitely improved over the year.
The president class. The plan trumpeted
the revived economy and decreasing
this unemployment
rates, but said the gains can't end there.
"We are fifteen years into new century,”
said at the beginning of his 40-minute
speech. "After
Obama a
breakthrough year for America, our economy is growing and creating jobs at the fastest pace since 1999. Our unemployment
STATE OF THE UNION PAGE 10 This Edition’s Highlights
Health Editorial Education
Remembering the History and Current State of African Americans Investigators: Herbal Supplements Filled with Fake Ingredients
The College Myth: Why Most Students Need More Than Four Years
Hampton Roads Upcoming Events Scholarships Watch
Norfolk's Efforts to Collect $4.5 Million in Back Taxes 23rd Annual Black History Month Quiz Bowl 4th Annual STEM Essay Contest
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reception, attended the which was
sponsored in part by the Hampton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma
Theta
and the Hampton Roads Messenger. Elizabeth Catlett was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Catlett’s
Hampton Roads Messenger publisher Angela Jones speaks at the opening reception for the Elizabeth Catlett exhibit at the Hampton University Museum. Courtesy of Hampton University Museum, photographer, Greg Adams, 2015.
work will be on display in the museum’s Main Changing Gallery and the Blue Gallery until November 14, 2015. The following is what the museum had to say about Elizabeth Catlett and the exhibit.
Elizabeth Catlett was one of the most
influential artists of the 20th century. Born April 15, 1915 and known primarily as a printmaker and sculptor, Catlett is acclaimed both for her technical brilliance and the
CELEBRATE 100 PAGE 3
Taking Your Money on a Trip: Safe Travels Financially
packed,
Your suitcase is you've
got
your travel itinerary, and you're prepared for the weather where you are going. But are you all set financially? Unless you have taken the time
to consider
your money needs, including safety precautions,
that
pleasure or business trip could turn into a big
disappointment
and a major expense. FDIC Consumer News offers the
following suggestions before you leave. Decide on the amount of cash you may
need. You may want to take some cash to pay for small purchases where credit cards may not be accepted. But for your own security, it's not a good idea to take a lot of cash anywhere. If your cash is lost or stolen, you
cannot replace it. Take a couple of credit cards. They are
generally widely accepted (even in other countries), easy to replace if lost or stolen, and your maximum legal liability for unauthorized use is $50 per card. "Just as when you are not travelling, it is best not to carry any more
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