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At AARP, we believe Medicare is a deal with the American people that must not be broken.

At AARP, we’re focusing on one important promise: The pledge President Trump made not to cut Medicare.

Northeast Ohio resident Semanthie Brooks, ACSW, LISW, has recently been appointed to the AARP Ohio Executive Council. Executive Council members are appointed volunteers, who work with the Ohio office and other volunteers to provide ongoing strategic direction for state activities in support of AARP priority issues framed by the AARP National Board of Directors.

This has been a busy week for President Donald Trump. He’s been signing executive orders, holding high-level meetings — and tweeting up a storm. All of this makes it clear that our 45 th president is eager to deliver quickly on the promises he made during his campaign.

While AARP strives to develop a year-round appreciation of Black history, life and culture, February is officially Black History Month (BHM), and this year, AARP was excited to begin the celebration with the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Our campaign began on January 9th, the week prior to Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK), and continues through March 3, closing out the last week of February.

By Phil Zarlengo, AARP Volunteer Transitions alumni coordinator and former AARP Board chair

Earlier this month we were thrilled to collaborate with the Alpha Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. (AKA), the nation’s oldest predominately African American sorority, to present six screenings of Hidden Figures in Cleveland.

It's that time of year again and the deadline for filling your tax returns will be here before you know it.

The below story is a special submission from Platform to Employment. It is an equal opportunity program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The WorkPlace is Southwestern Connecticut’s Regional Workforce Development Board.