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Topic: Michelle Obama
Known for her stylized portraits of African-Americans, in 2016, Sherald was the first woman to win the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery’s Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition; an accompanying exhibition, The Outwin 2016, was on tour through August 2018. ![]() Amy Sherald, who unveiled her Smithsonian-commissioned portrait of Michelle Obama in February, will give a free public lecture 7:30pm September 27th at Austin Peay. (Contributed) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Remembering and Celebrating the Life of Dr. Maya AngelouBy David Hudson, The White House Washington, DC – As President Obama said when he presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2010, “By holding on even amid cruelty and loss, and then expanding to a sense of compassion, an ability to love – by holding on to her humanity, she has inspired countless others who have known injustice and misfortune in their own lives.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
This Veterans Day Convergys is on its Way to Hiring 7,700 Veterans by the End of 20145,000 Veterans and Military Spouses Hired, Over 1,200 Are Work-at-Home Positions
Convergys is a proud participant in the “Hiring 500,000 Heroes” campaign, which challenges businesses to hire a half- million veterans and military spouses by the end of 2014. Convergys is well on the way to meeting our hiring commitment of 7,700 veterans and military spouses by December 2014. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights New “Smart Snacks in School” StandardsWill Ensure School Vending Machines, Snack Bars Include Healthy Choices
“Nothing is more important than the health and well-being of our children,” said Secretary Vilsack. “Parents and schools work hard to give our youngsters the opportunity to grow up healthy and strong, and providing healthy options throughout school cafeterias, vending machines, and snack bars will support their great efforts.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Education | No Comments
Clarksville Women for Obama hold Affordable Care Act event
The turnout was great and it gave a lot of women and men in Clarksville the chance to learn more about the Affordable Care Act benefits. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families USO tour visited Fort Campbell Kentucky
The 30 minute performance was a special event for the military community since it is specifically designed to educate children about coping with military deployments and homecomings. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Clarksville Women For Obama to hold Affordable Care Act house meetingWritten by Wanda McMoore
As part of a national women’s week of action, folks across the country will be hosting Women for Obama parties & meetings to talk with other women who may not know exactly how health care reform is making a difference for them and their families. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Tennessee State Senator Tim Barnes to meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta regarding Military Spouse BenefitsInvitation comes after bill included in proposed budget
“It’s an incredible honor to represent Tennessee in an event with Secretary Panetta supporting military spouses,” Barnes said. “The greater honor, however, is serving the military families that this legislation will help, and I’m humbled to have the opportunity.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Top 10 Military Family Moments of 2011By Elaine Sanchez, American Forces Press Service
Since I find it tough to encapsulate a year’s worth of information into a tidy list, I typically steer away from the concept. However, this was such a momentous year for military families that I decided it was time to hop on the list-making bandwagon. So, here’s my top 10 most memorable military family moments of 2011. It’s certainly not all-inclusive, but I’m hoping it at least hits the highlights. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Hire a Vet to Honor Veterans Day, Officials SayBy Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki, Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis and U.S. Small Business Administrator Karen G. Mills praised initiatives under way to support returning combat veterans, including those President Barack Obama announced yesterday. They echoed the president’s comments yesterday, as well as those of Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta as he met yesterday with chief executive officers at an event hosted by the Goldman Sachs Foundation in New York. “The men and women of the 9/11 generation have risked their lives fighting overseas defending our freedoms, and they have been a formidable force for good,” said Shinseki during the joint conference call today. “They are remarkable men and women and shouldn’t have to fight for a job when they come home.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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