This year, the DAV National Convention returns to sunny Orlando, Florida. A city known for its attractions and entertainment, the City Beautiful guarantees visitors of all ages an experience they will never forget. The convention is an opportunity to advocate for ill and injured veterans, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow DAV members, and take ownership […]
Month: July 2022
National helpline created for mental health crisis support
A new national suicide prevention hotline is available for people facing a mental health emergency as state and federal health agencies seek to expand mental health services. Similar to dialing 9-1-1 in an emergency, people can now dial 9-8-8 to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, where support is available for those in […]
Review of the National Debt Relief Act of 2022
National Debt Reduction is a New York City-based debt relief organization with an excellent reputation. The firm was started in 2009 and now services consumers across the United States. National Debt Reduction is a debt settlement company that specializes in credit card debt relief and general debt relief. This organization provides a no-obligation savings estimate […]
9-8-8 National Hotline Now Available for Arlington Residents – Official Government Site of Arlington County Virginia
Posted on July 19, 2022 A new 9-8-8 crisis and hotline is now active across the United States, including here in Arlington County. In 2020, Congress designated a new 9-8-8 dialing code to operate through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) network, which has more than 200 locally operated and funded crisis lines across […]
NAACP’s 113th National Convention Focuses on Building Black Power | national news
ATLANTIC CITY — The NAACP is hosting its 113th national convention July 14-July 20, 2022 in Atlantic City after two years of virtual programming. For 2 weeks, the nation’s largest advocacy and social justice organization will bring together elected officials, activists, organizers, faith leaders and artists for workshops and discussions to promote solutions to some […]
Milwaukee recommended to host 2024 Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The Republican National Convention Site Selection Committee on Friday, July 15, voted to recommend Milwaukee to host the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC). The full Republican National Committee will make the final decision Aug. 2-5. “Today, the Site Selection Committee voted to recommend Milwaukee to host the 2024 Republican National Convention […]
New nationwide “988” hotline in Sacramento expected to lead to triple calls – CBS Sacramento
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A new national three-digit hotline aimed at providing mental health assistance to those in need will take calls in Sacramento. “988is a new hotline that connects people in crisis directly to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. READ MORE: Border Collie Helps Nevada County Sheriff’s Deputies Find Injured Owner In May 2019, 12-year-old […]
New national 3-digit hotline hopes to get essential help for more people – CBS Sacramento
Carjacking suspect surrenders without pantsA carjacking suspect without pants was arrested by police after he tried to ram them. 3 hours ago Youth dies in crash after North Sacramento chaseA car chase involving the Sacramento Police Department ended in an accident. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, the chase began with Sacramento police, but […]
VFW National Convention returns to Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Missouri— Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough is one of many speakers who will join more than 10,000 members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its auxiliaries at the VFW’s 123rd National Convention, which will will meet Saturday through July 21 at the Kansas City Convention. Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. “It feels […]
A gaming event will take place during the national convention
Since last December, the American Legion and Regiment Gaming – the nation’s largest military gaming community – has collaborated on several online and in-person events. This relationship will be on display again at the 2022 American Legion National Convention in August. Regiment Gaming will have a designated area with gaming stations in the Wisconsin Center. […]
NAACP’s 113th National Convention Focuses on Building Black Power
ATLANTIC CITY – The NAACP will host its 113th national convention July 14-July 20, 2022 in Atlantic City after two years of virtual programming. For 2 weeks, the nation’s largest advocacy and social justice organization will bring together elected officials, activists, organizers, faith leaders and artists for workshops and discussions to promote solutions to some […]
Houston First is pushing to host the 2028 Republican National Convention
The Houston First Corporation is seeking the rights of the city of Houston to host the 2028 Republican National Convention, according to a letter written by Houston’s first president and CEO, Michael Heckman. The letter outlines details of an offer the public company hopes to finalize at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Heckman writes in his […]
NAACP National Convention Returns to Atlantic City | Local News
ATLANTIC CITY — On Thursday, large crowds of delegates will begin arriving for the NAACP’s 113th Annual National Convention, a week-long event that will highlight rich pieces of the city’s black history while drawing thousands of visitors to the station this summer. Yolanda Melville, vice president of the NAACP Atlantic City chapter, said bringing the […]
The 113th NAACP National Convention will be held in Atlantic City July 14-20
PHOTO ABOVE: NAACP Our collective voice is power. Our community is power. And when do we get together? Powerful. The NAACP’s 113th National Convention is the perfect setting to strengthen civil rights and all forms of socio-economic equality. Join us in Atlantic City July 14-20 as we come together to advance policies that impact Black […]
Southern Miss Ceramics 2022 National Call for Nominations
The Museum of Art at the School of Performing and Visual Arts at the University of Southern Mississippi has announced a call for entries for its 2022 Ceramics National. Artists from across the country are invited to submit original works created during the course. of the last five years. Ceramic sculptures, vessel forms (both functional […]
Milwaukee and Nashville battle for 2024 Republican National Convention
This is the story of two potential convention towns. On June 1, the Milwaukee Common Council quickly approved a framework agreement to snag the 2024 Republican National Convention. Now, more than a month later, Nashville is gearing up for a big vote to bring the political spectacle to Music City. But it’s unclear whether the […]