My Archives: April 2003
Tuesday, April 29, 2003
Russell Simmons of Def Comedy Jam fame, hip hop development, and mega millionnaire has, once again, creatively instituted a way for people impacted by predatory financial practices to become more empowered. The Rush Prepaid Visa Card , called The Rush Card, is issued by UniRush and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc and only available to residents of the United States.
Couldn't rent a car, reserve hotel space, or purchase without a hassle? You can now.
Just click on the following link for more details.
the Rush Visa Card : Credit Card Convenience without the Credit Card Debt
Please be advised that the following links: Accucard and Accucard are not affiliated with the Rush Card nor Blue Springs-Hoke County CDC. They are listed in Google with references to this log. We are in no way affiliated with Accucard--the name associated with those links.
Posted by Osakwe @ 01:16 PM EST [Link]
Friday, April 25, 2003
STUDY FINDS HOUSING DISCRIMINATION TO BE SIGNIFICANTLY UNDERREPORTED
Publication Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pennsylvania)
Brief:Thirty-five years after the nation's fair housing laws were enacted, a new study says fewer than 1 percent of housing discrimination cases are reported. The study published yesterday by the National Fair Housing Alliance -- 100 private, nonprofit fair-housing organizations, state and local civil rights groups and individuals from 37 states -- reported that while surveys suggest 3 million incidents of discrimination occur each year, only 25,000 formal complaints are lodged. The federal government has stopped encouraging complaints or enforcing anti-discrimination laws, instead relying on public education efforts, the group says. The Department of Housing and Urban Development used to spend $25 million a year on enforcement but next year is seeking only $12 million.Posted by Osakwe @ 02:51 PM EST [Link]
Friday, April 4, 2003
For those of you over 50, boomers and beyond, get invigorated and keep abreast of the world according to Us. Happy reading!
Posted by Osakwe @ 08:04 PM EST [Link]
Thursday, April 3, 2003
Check your voter registration. Become more knowledgeable concerning NC Voting Information, Data and Statistics, Forms, Election Laws, and more.