During the presidential terms of George Washington and John Adams, the dress protocol of the White House followed the British Court dress code, but included some modifications to add an American flair. In later years, however, Thomas Jefferson balked at many of the stricter dress protocols of the White House, and, during his inaugural address…
October is Computer Learning Month
Along with cooler weather comes the month of October. October is also designated as Computer Learning month. Basic computer skills are necessary to perform many online tasks like paying bills, shopping, checking the latest news, watching for weather alerts, finding information, ordering prescription refills, online banking transactions, and more. Employers are requiring basic computer skills…
Dinner at the White House: Rules for Etiquette
This year marks the U.S. presidential election with all the publicity and excitement that are customary with presidential elections. Can you imagine being invited to the White House for dinner? As custom dictates over the course of several presidential terms, formal engraved invitations are sent to potential guests of the White House. It is considered…
Louisiana Elections and Some of Its Most “Colorful” Politicians
Every fall, a myriad of political signs appear on the sides of roadways and lawns. Avid campaign supporters are found standing at corners of populated roadways waving signs and hands to encourage travelers to vote for a particular candidate. In Louisiana, many electoral races create much excitement, similar to the anticipation of catching beads and…
Ernie Pyle, Famed Wartime Correspondent of World War II
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, this blog will focus on a famed wartime correspondent, Ernie Pyle, whose columns appeared, not only in the newspaper in which he was employed, but in several newspapers around the United States. He quickly gained popularity among readers, and became the managing editor of…
Protecting Your Finances During the Pandemic: Credit Cards, Auto and Student Loans Assistance
In the last blog, we discussed mortgage and rental assistance to protect homeowners and renters during the current pandemic. Other debts and obligations that must be addressed are automobile loans, credit card debt, and student loans. Many people have at least two or more of these debts, and may experience accumulating interest rates, threats of…
Protecting Your Finances During the Pandemic: Utilities and Service Providers
In the previous blogs, we discussed housing, credit card, automobile, and student loan assistance for Covid-19. This blog will discuss assistance for utilities and other services, which are important obligations for all households. Utilities include electrical service, natural gas, public water, and public sewerage. Since many are experiencing unemployment or reduced work hours, assistance for…
Protecting Your Finances During the Pandemic: Housing Assistance
The current pandemic has caused rising unemployment rates, and a significant loss of income for many people. Some individuals and families are wondering how to protect themselves from losing their assets and how to remain financially afloat This blog will concentrate on housing assistance and some resources to help individuals remain in their homes. For…
Protecting Your Finances During the Pandemic: Scams and How to Avoid Them!
Scams are numerous, and, now in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, the number of scams targeting the vulnerable and the unawares are increasing. Many of these scams are aimed at people giving away money. Some may try to divulge personal information out of individuals to gain access to their identity or monetary possessions. People…
Brief History of African American Literature. Part 4. Current Trends
After the Civil Rights Movement, African American literature evolved to include various topics of interest. In the past, the genre focused on oppression, the promotion of self-identity, and political consciousness. However, in the 1970's, African American authors began to write about various topics, such as urban life, marriage, friendships, family, mysteries, and more.These topics were…
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