On July 5, 2014 at 4:34 p.m. officers responded to a residence on the 100 block of Shepard St to check the welfare of a female. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased 52 year old Lansing female inside the residence. Officers were alerted to the female by a family member.

Left: Fisk University was one of the educational institutions visited on one of the trips during the last 23 years.

One of the United States' most prolific and beloved authors and poets has died at the age of 86. Maya Angelou was a Renaissance woman whose life inspired six autobiographies, including her internationally celebrated first memoir, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”.

 Lansing Police Department has established a website page for cold cases. Cold cases are homicide cases that have not been solved within one year of the date of the crime.

 Homicide suspect, 45-year-old, Derrick Scott McClure, awaits sentencing.

  On Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at approximately 10:30 p.m. the Lansing Police Department was dispatched to the 2900 block of S. Washington in regard to a male subject stuck in the opening of a large metal donation bin located in a parking lot.

 Why I Can’t Get Behind #BringBackOurGirls

Silent, deadly and incurable Alzheimer’s reigns as one of the biggest threats affecting today’s aging population yet few know or understand this degenerating disease.

 DETROIT – The 2014 Lexus IS 350 may be the best sedan in the Japanese brand’s lineup. We had the all-wheel-drive F Sport version and found it a sporty luxury sedan for enthusiasts.

You are working hard on your college education.  The costs for tuition and books are expensive. To help you with the cost of college, there are IRS tax breaks available to you.

 The 100-year old Black fraternity's initiative commemorates American scientist, botanist, and inventor, George Washington Carver to promote Conservation of North American Wildlife and their Habitats. --

 
FWS and Sigma sign partnership agreement. (Back - left to right) Sigma Deputy Director Steve Ballard, Sigma Beta Club Foundation President and Past International President Arthur Thomas, Sigma Executive Director Darryl Anderson, Sigma Partner Liaison Kevin Davis, and Sigma International Director of Education Jean B. Lamothe; (Seated - left to right) Phi Beta Sigma International President Jonathan A. Mason and FWS Director Dan Ashe. 
Photo Credit: Tami Heilemann, Department of Interior

 Summer CATA bus schedule changes.

  Psalm 147:3 “He helps the broken hearted and binds their wounds.”

  This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Tri-County Office on Aging providing services and support to empower older adults and persons with disabilities. Programs like Meals on Wheels, the Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program, Project Choices and other in-home services support independence. In celebration, Tri-County Office on Aging has planned a year of events. The following is a list of dates and times for the events. 

Left:  Nancy Carol Whitby

 Application Deadline is March 31 
 
Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope is seeking qualified individuals to work on upcoming 2014 Election Days on May 6th, August 5th, and November 4th. This is a great opportunity to perform a needed service and earn $120 or more per Election Day. The deadline to submit an application to work all three dates is Monday, March 31.

 Darryl Sephus Smith, 47 year old Lansing man, was arraigned yesterday March 15, 2014 in 54-A District court 

 Darryl Sephus Smith, 47 year old Lansing man, was arraigned yesterday March 15, 2014 in 54-A District court 

  The following suspect,  Melvin Martel Taylor, was arraigned March 13, 2014 in 54-A District court in front of Magistrate Millmore.

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Avenue Café in Lansing’s downtown will be the backdrop for “Nightingales: An intimate Evening with Lansing’s Ladies of Jazz” – a fundraiser for the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) taking place on Friday, March 21 from 7-9 p.m.

 Charge(s) were issued on the 41 year old Lansing man Arthur Lee Hall. Arraignment was in 54-A District court in front of Magistrate Millmore on the following charge(s).

 

On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at approximately 8:40 p.m. Ingham County dispatch sent Lansing Police to a Robbery at the Wendy’s restaurant in the 3600 block of S. Martin L. King. While enroute Officers were updated with information that the suspect left. Upon arrival Officers learned the following information:

Upper Left: Demetrius Raymont Roberts, 25 year old Lansing man

Upper Right:  Dionel Deangelo White-Beard, 17 year old Lansing man

Lower:  Shelton Darnell Coats, 22 year old Lansing man 

On Friday March 7th, 2014, at approximately 4:35pm, the Ingham County 9-1-1 Center received several 9-1-1 calls about two vehilces chasing and shooting at each other while travelling e/b on Miller from Wise. Within minutes of receiving the intial 9-1-1 calls, the 9-1-1 center advised responding officers that there was a shooting vicitim at the car wash in the area of Kaynorth and Miller.

After 35 years, body found in Jackson still unidentified

New York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- Today, Film Life, Inc. announced the launch of the second annual Comedy Wings Competition, a national search to identify the next outstanding comedian. Submissions are now open, with full details atwww.abff.com. The pool of entries will be narrowed down to up ten semi-finalists, from which four finalists will be selected to receive a trip to 2014 ABFF, in NYC, June 19-22, where they will perform live before the festival audience, for the chance to win an audition with HBO.

 Three people were found dead at a Lansing home yesterday evening, December 5.  Police believe it to be a double-murder and suicide.

 LANSING — Shoppers will have an opportunity to help spread holiday cheer next month at the Lansing Jaycees’ annual “Stuff the Bus” event, which this year aims to provide Christmas to 26 local children and their families.

 By Jill Schlesinger

 Lansing Reading is Fundamental (RIF) is presenting "White Christmas", a Gala Night at the Riverwalk Theatre, Tuesday, December 3, beginning at 6:00 pm.

 Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) State Veterinarian Dr. James Averill urged Michiganders to adopt practices that help protect their families, pets, and livestock from rabies, one of the deadliest diseases known to man. According to the World Health Organization, rabies is responsible for the deaths of 55,000 people worldwide.  

 Lansing Police are asking for help attempting to identify this subject (see attached photo).

 100 local residents without insurance can receive free exams, glasses.

 Olam Tomato Processors, Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of three production codes of Chunky Salsa because it may contain large glass pieces.

 LANSING, MI  – Chong-Anna Canfora filed for the race for the Lansing City Council 4th Ward seat today, submitting nominating petitions with 150 signatures from neighbors in the ward.

 Spring is here and summer is fast approaching and the Lansing Police Department wants to remind you of some tips to help keep you and your family safe.

Elisa Lashawn Hogan

On Sunday, May 5, 2013 at approximately 1:50 a.m.  Lansing Police were in the area of E. Michigan and Larch St. and were flagged down by an employee of a Rum Runners. The employee stated he was having trouble with a patron.

The Ingham County Sheriff's Office Delhi Division is investigating a missing juvenile. Jamia Janay Tyson, a 13-year-old  black female has been missing since April 20,2013.

  Spring in Michigan means a lot of diverse outdoor recreationalists taking to the woods in search of edible mushrooms, migrating birds, wild turkeys, fishing spots or just some solitude. Michigan’s conservation officers are offering some common sense safety tips for anyone taking to the woods for some fun and adventure.

 CATA will host its 14^th Annual Community Health Fair on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the CATA Transportation Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a FREE event. 

 In observance of the Easter holiday, CATA will not operate service on Sunday, March 31, 2013. This applies to all CATA fixed-routes and Spec-Tran service that typically operate on Sunday. 

 On Sunday, March 24, 2013 at approximately 8:13 a.m. Lansing Police Department was dispatched to the 1900 block of E. Michigan (Speedway gas station) in reference an armed robbery.

Right: Colton Anderson and Left: Alan Marshall

On Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at approximately 1:00 a.m. Lansing Police Officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of Vine St. in regards to a Home Invasion in progress. The caller/home resident informed dispatch that several male subjects forcibly entered the house with weapons. Anderson and Marshall  have hearings scheduled in 54-A District court in front of Judge Deluca.

WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced plans today to transition to a new delivery schedule during the week of Aug. 5, 2013 that includes package delivery Monday through Saturday, and mail delivery Monday through Friday. The Postal Service expects to generate cost savings of approximately $2 billion annually, once the plan is fully implemented.

 Lansing Police Department (LPD) detectives responded to a local hospital on report that a 3 month old female infant was being treated for serious internal injuries.

 
On Monday, December 31, 2012 at approximately 12:00 AM (Midnight)  Lansing Police Department officers were dispatched to the 800 block of W. Miller (formally Auggie’s Bar) in regards to a large party with shots fired.

 On Monday, January 14, 2013 at  3:00pm-4:30pm EST a webinar is set on Fatherhood and Domestic Violence.  A webinar is an on-line seminar and requires access to the internet to connect. 

Description: Domestic violence is often defined as the perpetration of coercive control by one adult against another in an intimate relationship. n reality, domestic violence perpetrators frequently engage in a web of behaviors that also directly and indirectly involve their children. 

  Update to 12/22/2012 Homicide 1000 Block Kelsey

  The Board of Water & Light has been alerted by a customer that persons claiming to be a utility worker requested to gain entry to their home. 

On Sunday December 23, 2012 at 12:49 a.m. officers responded to a convenience store on the 700 block of Pine St on report of an armed robbery.

Kelvin Monroe Bates arraigned today 

Kelvin “Monroe” Bates (Pictured here)  was arrested today  in reference to the August 31, 2012 shooting fatality on the 3100 block of Turner St of 36-year-old Micah Arnold. 

 Mid-Michigan game show fans are invited to be in the TV studio audience for the taping of two Special Edition episodes of "QuizBusters" on Tuesday, September 11, at WKAR studios on the campus of Michigan State University.

No Reported Injuries and no one in custody during a recent armed robbery.

Homicide and Attempted Robbery in Lansing this weekend

 The Lansing Police Department (LPD) is requesting for the public to be aware of three males that are allegedly targeting the elderly.

  On June 8, 2012 at 2:32 p.m., the Lansing Police Department responded to the area of Max and Main St. on report that a shooting victim was waiting for medical transport. 

 On June 11, 2012 at  approximately 12:00 midnight, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of South Francis in reference a burglary in progress.

 This year Dairy Day is outside on the NORTH lawn of the Capitol on June 12 .  Event is 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!  NO invitation needed.

  At 11:35 am, the Lansing Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at 2008 W. Willow, DeLuca's Restaurant, on the city's North side.

 Armed robbery of a gasoline station and gunshots fired at an apartment

 A long list of prizes for three winners of the June 23, 2012 “ULMII” national talent competition at the Celebrity Center

Public invited to visit the tour bus at several locations May 17 - 22

On Monday, March, 19, a bipartisan group of state lawmakers and healthcare experts will help area residents understand their stake in Michigan's implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act. The Symposium will be held at the Clark Conference Center, Sparrow/St. Lawrence Campus, 1210 W. Saginaw Street, from 11 AM - 2 PM.

Spring Break is fast approaching and many students are preparing to travel abroad for a well-deserved vacation. Smart trip-planning involves more than getting a new travel guide and backpack. That’s where the State Department can help: We have resources for students and their parents to prepare for safe, enjoyable trips.

The Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging will host a public forum Friday, March 16 from 1:30-3 p.m. in Grand Rapids, to hear from older Michigan residents, their caregivers, aging service providers, and interested others about issues important to them. The forum will take place at the Owen Bieber Building located at 3300 Leonard St. NE, Grand Rapids.

By Teresa Wiltz
America's Wire

Most people change their life by appearance or by careers or even through a spiritual conversion. All of this is good if there is a vision. A vision for your life creates direction, purpose and mission. Changing your life happens in four distinct areas: personal growth, family, health, and career. If you focus or change your life in these areas, you will see a great change. Once you change any of these areas, you will change your financial future. 

  E! Investigates: Stalkers

LANSING, MI --  The Capital City African American Cultural Association will hold its 12th Annual Parade and Family Heritage Festival on Saturday, August 4, 2012 in downtown Lansing. 

Michigan has established itself as a wine destination, and Michigan State University has played a pivotal role in all aspects of the industry’s growth.

Photo by G.L. Kohuth

 Lansing Fire has determined a point of origin in this mornings fire.

 Lansing Fire Department is still working at determining a cause for last nights apartment fire in the 3900 block of Burneway. Approximately 20 people were left homeless after the fire destroyed one unit severely, damaged another and caused damage to adjoining others. Some residents are being allowed to move back in today. 

 The Lansing Fire Department was dispatched to 4000 Brighton on Lansing's Southwest side

LANSING, MI - The following CATA services operating on MSU campus will conclude for the holiday season as follows:

EAST LANSING, MI -- Catching terrorists who detonate bombs may be easier by testing the containers that hide the bombs rather than the actual explosives, according to pioneering research led by Michigan State University.
 

LANSING -- Today, the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC), along with the Detroit Branch NAACP, UAW and Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development (LaSED) today announced a lawsuit filed against State of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Secretary of State Ruth Johnson to halt the implementation of the Michigan Legislative Redistricting Plan.

By Doug Brown

I would like to share  some helpful tips on how to attend a Business Holiday Party and what pitfalls to avoid.  I am a bit of an expert as I have broken just about every rule I will cite...

Product Recall: Fair Oaks Dairy Products Issues Voluntary Recall For Fair Oaks Farms Fine Cheeses Half Pound Packages Because Of Possible Health Risk Due To Listeria Monoctyogenes Contamination

and

See’s Candies, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on 8 ounce Almond Clusters

By Reference Librarian Eunice B.

Despite all good intentions, the month of December has to be the worst time of the year for maintaining healthy eating habits. And even though I always vow to be prepared and not succumb to temptation, it's still a struggle not to overindulge in sweet treats and rich foods.

 LANSING, MI -- On Thursday, October 13 at 6:30 pm we invite you to gather with us at The Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 West Malcolm X Street in Lansing for a Candlelight Vigil in remembrance and honor of victims and survivors of domestic violence.

 Home cooking for a new generation. Easy and elegant recipes from the heart and soul created for today's family.

 October 13th and 20th, 5 – 8pm, two prominent Lansing Artists will break out their paints to create spontaneous art pieces which will be auctioned off to benefit The Mid-Michigan Food Bank.   ART NIGHTS AT HOTWATER WORKS will be two fun filled evenings, with refreshments, fun, hot tubs and live art…all for a good cause!

 Lt. Gov. Brian Calley today ordered U.S. flags throughout the state to be lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Army Specialist Chazray C. Clark on Friday, Sept. 30. Flags should be returned to full-staff on Saturday, Oct. 1. 

LANSING, MI -- Join the Capital Area District Library (CADL) this fall as we celebrate the Great Michigan Read! Along with our community partners, we are proud to present these special events which will conclude with a visit from this year’s Michigan Humanities Council selection for the Great Michigan Read, author Kevin Boyle.

EAST LANSING, MI -- Aiming to get low-income youngsters more involved in science, a team of researchers led by Michigan State University will test an innovative teaching program that ultimately could be used in the nation’s preschools.

LANSING, MI --  Gov. Rick Snyder ordered U.S. flags throughout the state to be lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer Heath M. Robinson, a Navy SEAL, on Friday, Sept. 23, at the request of the family. Flags should be returned to full-staff on Saturday, Sept. 24. 

 AUBURN HILLS, MI --  The Detroit Pistons are looking for singers who would feel comfortable belting out the Star Spangled Banner in front of an intimate crowd of 22,076 during the team’s home games.

 The American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) competition is open to any Hispanic who has completed a thesis that focuses on Food and the Agricultural Sciences, between December 2010 and August 30, 2011.  Theses are eligible if they are in domains related to the USDA priority areas, including Food Safety, Climate Change, Sustainable Energy, and Childhood Obesity.

Former Lansing Mayoral Candidate Charles Ford pens letter regarding run for the Michigan House of Representatives

 DEWITT, Mich.—Contestants are being sought to participate in America’s favorite singing talent showcase, Hometown Idol, scheduled to take place 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, during the DeWitt Ox Roast at the Downtown DeWitt Main Stage.

LANSING — The 2011 Lansing Relay For Life may have come and gone, but there is still time to support this important cause. That’s why the Lansing Jaycees’ Relay For Life team will host a rummage/bake sale on Saturday, Aug. 6, with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

Grovenburg United Methodist Church is celebrating its 125th
Anniversary during the 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday,
August 7, 2011.  The church's official anniversary date is
Monday, August 8, which marks the time the first service was held
in the newly constructed church building.

Los Angeles, CA  -- Starting its eighteenth year, THE GUY HANKS & MARVIN MILLER SCREENWRITING PROGRAM aka The Cosby Program, will be accepting applications from July 15th to September 15, 2011. This program was established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. Unaffiliated with USC, the goal of the Hanks-Miller Program is to develop the pool of qualified African-American writers in the entertainment industry.

The Capital City African American Cultural Association (CCAACA) today announced that the 2011 Parade and Family Heritage Festival will be postphoned due to the challenges of the economy and the unexpected rising costs of holding the annual event.   The Parade and Festival summertime event, which began in 2000 to celebrate the African American presence and the rich diversity in mid-Michigan, features marching bands, floats, food, vendors, and music in dowtown Lansing.  

Thirty five (35) people are facing probation violation proceedings as a result of the most recent 55th District Court Probation OPERATION NIGHTHAWK.  The program is conducted on a targeted basis after business hours to monitor defendants on probation.  The sweeps, which occurred June 11, June 25 and July 1, 2011

 The Lansing Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation invites golfers to the 2nd Annual Stuart J. Dunnings, Jr. Golf Classic on Friday, August 19, 2011 at the Wheatfield Valley Golf Club in Williamston located at 1600 Linn Road.

 Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 2,880 cases of DOLE® Italian Blend salad

  For both men and women of any age, cardiovascular disease could be the first

killer. It kills more people than ALL forms of cancer tumors grouped

together.

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson

President Obama made a wise decision in choosing not to make public photos of bin Laden’s body.

 A Community Conversation on Redistricting will be held at the Radisson Hotel in Lansing on Tuesday, May 10, from 2:00-3:15 pm. 

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Marcus Knecht went 2-for-4 with three RBIs including a crucial broken-bat two-run single, helping the Lansing Lugnuts (1-1) hold off the South Bend Silver Hawks (1-4), 9-8, on Monday night at The Cove.

LANSING, MI. – With their scheduled season-opening series postponed due to field conditions, the Lansing Lugnuts will hold “Opening Day, Take 2” for Friday’s 7:05 p.m. affair vs. Dayton at Cooley Law School Stadium.

We hope you will join us at Art Alley in REO Town for a very special yoga class, benefit, and celebration TOMORROW, Wednesday April 13th from 6-8pm! Yoga led by Belinda of Just B Yoga, live mixing by DJ Rachel, beautiful artwork by Juanita Kennedy and a soul nourishing and lucious after glow reception by Feed Your Karma.
 

Church Hosting Easter Egg Hunt

Grovenburg United Methodist Church is hosting an open-to-the-public Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 23 at the church.  This free event is being hosted as a project in service to the community.

 

LANSING, MI — The first Capital City Film Festival is now accepting submissions from professional and student filmmakers.

LANSING - Governor Rick Snyder has declared April as “Michigan Wine Month” to honor Michigan’s wide selection of quality wines and the wine industry’s significant contribution to the economy.
“Michigan’s 81 wineries welcome more than 1 million visitors to their tasting rooms each year and offer a truly Pure Michigan agri-tourism experience,” said Keith Creagh, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) Director

Late Winter Is Time for Pruning and Forcing

By Sean Conway, Tribune Media Services
Cultivating Life by Sean Conway

In many parts of the country spring may yet be a distant dream, but even in cold northern climes now is a good time to begin winter pruning tasks in the garden.

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- In a move that will increase security and make for a better game experience for fans, Michigan State University will institute a “no-bag” policy in Spartan Stadium.

The Lansing Board of Water & Light will co-sponsor
the second annual Recycle Rama to assist Ingham County
residents in recycling a wide range of household materials.

Mason)  The Ingham County Treasurer announces a series of Community
Forums designed to provide information on the tax foreclosure process,
the Ingham County Land Bank and property taxes.

The National Low Income Housing Authority Launches A Free Online Directory and Guide to Finding Housing, Apartments, Shelters and more 

Sikh Indians gather every year in April in  Lansing, MI to celebrate the New Year.  TNCP photo.

This past weekend, two Sikh men, aged 78 and 65, were shot in broad daylight as they were walking down a street in Elk Grove, a suburb of Sacramento. The 65-year-old man died, while his friend was critically wounded. The assailant sped away in a light brown pickup.

 

 EAST LANSING, MI --- Want to keep your boss happy? Smile at your customers. Want to keep yourself happy and productive? Smile like you mean it.

(Andres Cediel/FRONTLINE)

In detective novels and television crime dramas like "CSI," the nation's morgues are staffed by highly trained medical professionals equipped with the most sophisticated tools of 21st-century science. Operating at the nexus of medicine and criminal justice, these death detectives thoroughly investigate each and every suspicious fatality.

Ingham County has the second highest HIV rate in Michigan.  Only Wayne County has a higher rate.  However, the burden of HIV falls disproportionately on the African American community.  The rate of HIV in the African American community in Ingham County is five times higher than in the White community.  African American men are the only group that continues to experience sharp increases. 

What products are affected by this recall?

 On December 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Quincy Trey Thomas shot and killed Wesley Ellis Glasscoe.  The Ingham County Prosecutor issued a warrant for the arrest of Quincy Trey Thomas he is wanted for Homicide - 2nd Degree in reference to the Ray Street Homicide. 

Quincy Trey Thomas

OLD FASHIONED 7-UP CAKE

On July 22, 2010, at about 12:53 p.m., seven (7) year old Amaia Edmund was shot and killed as the result of a home invasion that occurred at 115 Custer Ave. in North Lansing. D'Angelo Davon Jordan and Jerry Brian McKinney have murder warrants issued in the case.

D'Angelo Davon Jordan

Jerry Brian McKinney

LANSING, MI --  The New Citizens Press (TNCP)  newspaper is celebrating its 10 year  anniversary at the Creole Gallery located at 1218 Turner Street on Saturday, February 19.  There will be live entertainment and an awards ceremony. Doors open at 6:00 pm for networking and dinner. The entertainment will begin at 7:00 pm.

Since December 11, 2010, the Downtown Lansing location of the Capital Area District Library has been the site of regular visits by openly armed members of the group Michigan Open Carry (MOC). The MOC members have attempted to openly carry rifles and handguns in CADL’s Downtown Lansing library. “Carrying weapons is in direct violation of CADL’s Code of Conduct and is also causing a great deal of alarm and panic among staff and patrons” according to Lance Werner the Director of CADL. Most recently, a staff member was so terrified that she was unable to work and had to be removed from her shift at a public service desk.

EAST, LANSING, MI -- When Vishwajeet K. Singh took ‘the walk’ in the sunny summer of 2010 at Michigan State University (MSU), he had a strong urge to give something back to the community at-large, particularly to the MSU community and its wonderful University town of East Lansing that has given him so much – friends, family and life-long education to boast about. Employed now as a faculty at the University of Oregon where he teaches Hindi/Urdu for World Languages Academy, exactly within a year he is close to fulfilling his urge and now come back to the town to launch his new venture, “Global Mentors LLC”.

EAST LANSING, MI – Join WKAR staff for the station's annual WKAR
Evening at Kresge Art Museum for an exclusive showing of the museum's
winter 2011 Masterwork Exhibition, "The Best of Friends: The Friends of
Kresge Art Museum." The event takes place Thursday, February 10, from
6-8 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6:30 p.m.

Dear Friends:

   Each year since the murder of Ruth Hallman in 2007 a memory Birthday Party is celebrated to honor her for the work she did in the Lansing community to make all neighborhoods a safer place to live, work and play.  Ruth served as a Watch Coordinator, President of her Neighborhood Association and on the North Precinct Advisory Board lending her support and knowledge to enhancing our community. 

 Knitters from Mid-Michigan will gather from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2011, to knit together and make items to benefit young adults at Child and Family Services of Lansing.  The Knit-a-Thon will be held at Perspective2, 319 East Grand River Ave. in Lansing, Michigan’s Old Town.

 LANSING, MI -- The 2011 Promoting Active Communities Assessment has been launched! The PAC assessment is a free online tool that helps communities assess their built environment, policies and programs related to active living. Any city, village, township, or charter township in Michigan is eligible to register; all communities must register by June 15, 2011.

The Permanency Specialist must have a degree in Social Work or a related field. Experience will include a minimum of 2 years working with children and families in a child welfare service delivery system;  Working knowledge and effective use of community resources; 

Lil' Kim (right) and Niki Chin. Photo by Roland Hyde

By Roland Hyde

By CaribWorldNews

  WHAT:   Michigan Lottery Commercial Casting – The I Group will be conducting a state-wide, open call for new talent to take part in a Michigan   Lottery commercial. The goal is to involve kids and adults throughout Michigan in this TV commercial because the commercial focus is to show the great benefit of the    Michigan Lottery and how it affects our local community.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), in cooperation with the Lansing Area Safety Council, will once again offer curb-to-curb transportation on New Year’s Eve.  “CATA is committed to providing safe transportation on New Year’s Eve.
 

It is hard to believe that my second term as your State Representative is coming to a close and that the 95th Michigan Legislature has concluded all anticipated business for the term, with only the sine die adjournment session remaining on Dec. 29. It has been a tremendous privilege to represent the people of the 68th District for the past four years and I am honored to be returning for a third term.

 

Pet World
By Steve Dale
Tribune Media Services

Q: Of course, Collies were originally bred to herd sheep. My Lassie has only seen sheep on TV. Why does my dog smell like sheep? - A.F., Phoenix, AZ
 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.– There is no question Jimmie Johnson has built a dynasty with five consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships.
So what’s left for the driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet to accomplish? A few scribes have already posed the question: Is Johnson on track to become the best driver in the history of NASCAR?
 

WHAT:  
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and the Michigan
Public Health Institute (MPHI) will host the upcoming “Every Ounce
Counts – Michigan Breastfeeding Summit” as an effort to bring
business, industry, government, health and community leaders together to
better understand the critical role they have to the future of our state
and the health of our citizens by supporting breastfeeding mothers. The
goal of the summit is to build stronger partnerships, share successes
and find new opportunities by working with other leaders to devise
strategies and actions that support breastfeeding.
 

Governor Granholm urges Congress to continue the federal EUC program

 
NOVEMBER 22, 2010 – Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will stop taking and processing new claims for the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) after November 27, as Congress has not passed legislation extending the federally-funded jobless benefits beyond their November 30 expiration date.

 
 

The Lansing Area AIDS Network (LAAN) along with the greater Lansing community is hosting a program recognizing World AIDS Day on Tuesday, December 1st at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing.  Every 9Ω minutes, someone in the United States is infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
 

LANSING – Enjoying Michigan ’s bountiful selection of Thanksgiving fare is a tradition shared by many families each year. Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) Director Don Koivisto is offering consumers some simple tips to safely prepare a delicious Thanksgiving meal and is encouraging consumers to purchase Michigan products - from turkeys and cranberries to pumpkin pie and ice cream - when preparing for their traditional feast.
 

Lansing, MI -- November 17, 2010-  The Eady family has arrived back home in Lansing, MI.  Surviving family members: mother, Aretha Eady, daughter, Sophia and son, Charles, Jr. are doing miraculously better.

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- The national job market for college graduates should rebound slightly next year as many large corporations end hiring freezes and small, fast-growth companies continue helping reshape the economy, according to Michigan State University’s 2010-11 Recruiting Trends report.



 

Lansing, MI—In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will conclude all MSU campus bus service at 11:30PM on Wednesday, November 24, 2010.  All other CATA routes and services will conclude at their regular time on Wednesday.
 

In December, MSU-AAAS's speaker series “Re-negotiating Meaning in Black Studies Today” will present an event that advances knowledge about an African American holiday, Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates family, community, culture and consciousness.

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Transforming vacant urban lots into farms and community gardens could provide Detroit residents with a majority of their fruits and vegetables.

As city officials ponder proposals for urban farms, a Michigan State University study indicates that a combination of urban farms, community gardens, storage facilities and hoop houses -- greenhouses used to extend the growing season – could supply local residents with more than 75 percent of their vegetables and more than 40 percent of their fruits.

During a national week of action concerning wage theft, the Lansing Workers' Center, continues to empower workers to stand up for their rights. Since opening its doors last Labor Day, the Lansing Workers' Center and has been talking to workers about wage theft, unemployment claims, and everything in between.

 Earvin "Magic" Johnson, chairman and founder of the Magic Johnson Foundation, poses with April Kelly-Drummond, director of Corporate Diversity for Denny's, at the12thAnnual Taylor Michael's Scholarship Program Conference in Los Angeles, hosted by the Magic Johnson Foundation. 

Photo: Rosemarie Wilson, author of “One Single Rose . . . Poetry Blossomed from a Rose Core” accepting the New & Upcoming Poet of the Year Award at the 2010 National Poetry Award Ceremony in Raleigh, North Carolina on August 22, 2010.

Wilson's "Eyes Back to Basics" also wins 1st Place in the Detroit Writers' Guild 2010 Paul Laurence Dunbar Poetry Contest.

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The Uplift Our Youth Foundation, 6^th Annual Grant Award and Fundraising Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at the University Club of Michigan State University 3435 Forest Road, Lansing MI 48911.  Rufus Gladney Vice-President of Consumers Energy and the chairman of the event announced that the evening begins with a reception at 5:30 PM and dinner at 6:45.  This year’s speaker will be William Mayes, Executive Director of the Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA).

  In response to public anxiety and increasing reports of bed bug infestations in Michigan’s metropolitan areas, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has developed a Web site and a comprehensive manual aimed at educating renters, homeowners, facility managers, and other government agencies about the best practices for bed bug prevention and control.

A child who attended Grandparents University at Michigan State University (MSU) was diagnosed by their physician with pertussis (also known as whooping cough).

 Diabetes is one of the most serious health challenges facing Americans today. Nearly 21 million people in the United States, or 7 percent of the population, have diabetes. And another 54 million people are believed to have the beginning stages of diabetes. Every minute of every day, another American develops type 2 diabetes.

 “Michigan: Our Youth, Our Future!” is one of three national town hall events.  

Tavis Smiley will keynote Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 1-6 p.m. at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. Please register FREE on-line at www.oneloveglobal.org - Space is limited so register today!!!

State Representative Alma Wheeler Smith (D-Salem) today announced that her campaign is the only in the Democratic primary that is gaining momentum. Smith’s claim comes after the latest results of a Rasmussen opinion poll were released.

 Be informed about the health issues impacting minority men.  A must attend Health Fair and Men's Health Dialogue is set for April 1 at the Ingham County Health Department.

During the entire year prior to this edition, we are looking  for people who are doing great things in our community.  They may or may not be on your radar but to The New Citizens Press they provide value to our community.  We also realize that there are others who you think belong in “The Most Influential and Interesting” column.  We are willing to consider anyone regardless of race, affiliations, education or socioeconomic background.

 Michelle and John Oliver are two graduate students who love food.  Welcome them by emailing your favorite restaurants to TNCP.

The 4-H Food Club at the Ingham Family Center will be building on the gardening skills learned by the students last year where they planted and maintained a large garden and consumed over 300 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. (l to r) Scott Leroy, Sara Deprez, Randy Bell, Stephanie Reuter and Heather Borden.

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm on March 10, 2010, will meet with officials at Google in California to thank them for their ongoing investment in Michigan and encourage the company to include the state in the testing of Google fiber, its new ultra-high speed fiber optic broadband network.  Earlier today, Granholm met with venture capitalists and high-tech company representatives in Menlo Park in an effort to persuade them to bring investment and business to Michigan.  

 Congressmen Schauer, Peters, and Conyers Endorse Bernstein along with Democratic Leaders

Journalists and citizens who file Freedom of Information Act requests often expect delay or denial, unfortunately, that can impact  your daily life. Oftentimes, the lack of information provided by governmental agencies limit the ability to investigate issues, protect individuals or open the doors of justice. istockphoto

Did you know that you can ask for the documents below under FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)?

 Here’s how accepting a job can affect your unemployment benefits…

“It's not the towering sail, but the unseen wind that moves the ship”     - a Proverb

 What if someone told you to “breathe” your stresses away – would you believe them? There is a very powerful secret to the breath, that can help you achieve the calm, centered mind that most people are looking for.

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Michigan – a statewide crime prevention nonprofit organization led by more than 400 of Michigan’s best-known police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors and crime survivors – honored two of its members with Fight Crime’s prestigious “Crime Fighter Award”.   Chief Milton L. Scales, Jr., (left) Director, Office of Criminal Investigation, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, and to Chief Martin J. Underhill, (right) Chief of Police, City of Grand Ledge. 

 The Lansing Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is hosting Delta Census Day on February 27, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Lansing Fire Station #46 , 5135 Pleasant Grove. 

 Michigan Civil Rights Commission Chair Matthew Wesaw comments  regarding the untimely death of Michigan Department of Civil Rights Director Kelvin W. Scott on Saturday, February 20, 2010.

By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services

Pollster John Zogby posed this question last summer to 4,000 Americans: "What will be the historic legacy of Baby Boomers?" The responses were startling.
 

Tiara's parents, family and friends are proud of everything she has achieved...and the person she is.  Tiara pictured here making a free throw playing against Northwood University. 

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To bring Michigan to better times, we must act boldly and creatively.  Frankly, there are more risks if we continue down the usual path than if we explore new territory. Pictured:  Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for Governor 
 

Juice up your business with an opportunity to make your marketing campaign POP!!

Win a FREE marketing communications campaign for your business! Entrepreneur marketing and design campaign contest is open now and runs through March 1, 2010.

Feeling overwhelmed with junk mail? Sorting through it is easier than you think.

Read the fine print or risk getting burned with Twitter work-at-home offers
 

Next Bright Idea is an idea competition for any student enrolled in a higher education institution in the Greater Lansing Region. Students can submit their idea to www.nextbrightidea.com until Sunday, January 24. Starting January 25, the community can vote on which idea is their favorite.

Epsilon Tau Sigma Chapter, the Lansing graduate chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., invites area residents to attend the Chapter’s annual Founders’ Day program on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at 5:00 PM, at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, 1001 Dakin.  The theme of the program is Education -- The Stabilizing Force for a Better Future, and the keynote speaker will be Robert C. Bobb, Emergency Financial Director of the Detroit public school system.

Alma Wheeler Smith who is running for governor (D-Salem) criticized Senate Leader Mike Bishop and his Republican colleagues on their proposal calling for a reduction in state worker pay.

Corrections and law enforcement officials will now have the capability to search tattoo image databases to help identify suspects, criminals and victims

Michael J. Bouchard is Oakland County sheriff and a Republican candidate for governor

 The Old Town Commercial Association (OTCA) will be hosting a Winter Member Mixer and Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Perspective2 Studio at 319 East Grand River Avenue in Old Town Lansing.  This event is free and open to the public. 

A group of Haitian American leaders, state and local officials met to map out a humanitarian relief efforts as the extent of the damage from a category 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti.

 Not All Charities are Equipped to Help and Some Might be Fraudulent, Warns BBB

 Would you like to learn more about Bi-Polar Disorder and Treatment?

 Democrat John Freeman has dropped out of the Governor's race.  Read the heartfelt blog post sent to The New Citizens Press.

  The Lansing Area Hispanic Business Association invites all minority and woman-owned business owners, associates, professionals, and guests to attend our next LAHBA business meeting.

 Interested in a free grassroots advocacy training program?

On Monday, January 18, 2010 Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Chi Epsilon Omega Chapter will be participating in the nationwide celebration of Martin Luther King Day of Service.  They will be supporting several groups during an all day event at Black Child and Family Institute. 

Avon Foundation Gives EVE's House and Legal Services of South Central Michigan a Grant for Helping Children of Domestic Violence

 The Ingham County Medical Examiner’s Office today releases the findings into the death of Brian McMillen

Free trial offers and scams that take advantage of tough economic times dominate the list

Do you ever feel life is passing you by in a whirl wind of activities and personal drama’s? Do you wish for simpler days? That probably isn’t going to happen but what can happen is that you can reduce clutter and simplify your life just by making a few simple choices and maybe a couple of changes. As a professional organizer I suggest 6 organizing tips to reduce clutter and simplify our lives. 

BET Host Visits Cooley Law School On MLK Day 

“Regional Growth: Choices for our Future” 

The Mutallabs: contrasting terror-bound son Farouk Abdul Mutallab and business mogul father Alhaji Umaru Mutallab (above). On December 25, 2009 Farouk attempted to blow up a plane that was travelling from Amsterdam to Detroit, MI

Photo www.usafricaonline.com

'Madea's Big Happy Family' marks character's first stage outing in  five years 

The Ford Mustang, a classic car has been completely redesigned and  totally reinvented as a new sophisticated muscle car.

Ele's Place, a healing center for grieving children, is seeking caring adults to volunteer as facilitators with its children's bereavement support groups.  People of color, males, and bilingual individuals are particularly encouraged to apply; however, any interested adult is welcome to submit a volunteer application for this rewarding opportunity.

Serena Williams was fined a record $82,500 for her U.S. Open outburst against a lineswoman and could be suspended from the annual New York event if she has another "major offense" at any Grand Slam in the next two years.    

Tips to help you keep your money safe during the holiday season.

Mighty Medicine is a guitar and vocal duo whose intention is to offer music that swings while it nourishes; funky folk with splashes of jazz and blues, and original tunes with hopeful, positive words we can all use a little dose of now and then.
Photo by David Smith

 
Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land reminds residents to cast ballots in local elections Tuesday, Nov. 3.
 

Left: Reverend Larry Woods and Michigan State University student, James Bosko, chat at the West Acres Student Lounge.  Photo by Bob Chaphalkar

Top Left to Right:  Charles James, Miller Mendenhall, James Jones, Jay Johnson,  Nathaniel McGhee and Henry Rogers
Below Left to Right:  Johnnie Risper, Dennis Johnson and Joe Lane

Left: Former Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Freddie Scott was once in action and focused on the endzone.   He is now focused on the fight for early detection of prostate cancer.  He recently spoke at New Hope Church of God In Christ in Lansing.

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Plaxico Burress, the former New York Giants wide receiver who accidentally shot himself in the leg at a nightclub last year, was sentenced September 22, 2009 to two years in prison on various gun charges.

Dr. Henrie M. Treadwell (left) recently spoke in Lansing at an event entitled “A  Roadmap to Eliminating Racial & Ethnic Health Disparities in Michigan”.

LANSING, MI -- Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the month of fasting from dawn until dusk.  The fasting is to develop humility for mankind and also learn self control.  It's a time of intensive prayer and reflection. Ramadan is also the month in which the first verses of the Qur'an was revealed.   The annual date of Ramadan is based on the sighting on the moon.

Left: Al-Farooq Masjid located at 442 14th Street in Atlanta, GA.

 Rapper's giveaway targeted people without transport who are struggling to keep or find jobs

Left:  Owner of Mama Bear’s, Cecila Garcia, takes a moment to pause and change the menu for the day.  Inside 10 people wait in line for a taste of her delicious eats.
 

Mother Mary J. Walton, Joshua Gillespie, and The Honorable Bishop P.A. Brooks (COGIC) and Christine Johnson are working together to make sure the walk-athon and health symposium are a hugh success. TNCP Photo

Edward M. Kennedy was the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts and the second longest-serving current member of the Senate. He was first elected in 1962 to complete the final two years of the Senate term of his brother, Senator John F. Kennedy, who was elected President in 1960. Since then, Senator Kennedy has been re-elected to eight full terms.

LANSING, MI -- One of the best qualities of Lansing is that it's a very culturally diverse city, which makes festival fun very interesting during the summer.

Left:  Two young women wearing Ao Dai’s (Vietnamese dress) on the second day of the 2- day long festival.

TNCP Photos

Dua S. Aldasouqi (left) who is Palestinian-American riveted the crowd
with her poem entitled “Who am I?”.
 

Alicia Keys, Vivica Fox, Martha Stewart among celebs at listening party.

LANSING, MI --On Tuesday, August 4, 2009, the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will offer free rides to customers with a valid voter registration card.  The card must be presented to the driver when boarding to receive the free ride.

There are Caribbean resorts and then there are "private island resorts," where you can have a slice of some of the most secluded and exclusive pieces of paradise almost entirely to yourself. These havens can ironically be more authentic than your typical island getaway, eschewing manicured perfection and an overload of activities, instead relying on natural beauty and serenity to touch your senses. As they say on Guana Island, it's the "Caribbean before it went public."

The Internet, the phenomenal resource which has developed over recent years, opens the world for children and teenagers. An endless supply of information and a choice of different ways to interact with others are instantly available. As with all inventions that transform the way we communicate - from the printing press to the telephone to television – there are great advantages, but there’s also a downside.  Parents should be aware of both sides so that they can maximize the benefits.

Left : JazzFest crowds always enjoy the music and food.

LANSING, MI --  The Lansing JazzFest is back for its fifteenth year as an annual FREE community music festival August 7th and 8th on the streets of beautiful, historic Old Town Lansing!

“There is a saying ‘once you go Mac, you never go back’ states David Smith (left) who is pictured with Sasha Copic (right).  Both work at Capitol Macintosh.

1915 E. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912
www.capmac.net
517.351.9339
Toll Free 1.800.562.0192

 Lindsay Huddleston Takes a New Position

The first nasty inkling that even the King of Pop can stir racial divides came with the Mt. Everest-sized list of postings on blogs, chat rooms, and Web sites the week after Michael Jackson’s death. Many writers dredged up all of the old drug, child molestation and other dirt digs on Jackson.

Read the fine print or risk getting burned with Twitter work-at-home offers

What to Check for When Buying Used Cars

The world  is mourning after the death of super pop star Michael Jackson (Left)

Near the end of the first week of Michael Jackson’s infamous child molestation trial in 2005, a large group of African-American community activists and leaders gathered at a community center in Los Angeles to talk about Jackson, the trial and whether he was a target because he was a rich, successful, and famous African-American. This is the slightly paranoid tinged chatter heard whenever a black celebrity, and there have been a lot of them, wind up in the court docket for real or alleged crimes or are lambasted in the media for bad behavior.

Jacqueline Carter says she has no hate for the man who killed her son

The world  is shocked by the  racially motivated murder of Stephen Johns (above), while working at the Holocaust Museum.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ENERGY-SAVING TAX CREDITS FOR YOUR HOME

1.  Kirabo is an eclectic store.  Tell us what is the meaning of "Kirabo"?

Kirabo is a Ugandian word for “gift”.  Since we are a gift shop, that sells exclusively fair trade merchandise from developing countries, we selected the name to be both appropriate and worldly. 

Left: Student, 8 year old, Kalani Davis wins “Lansing 150 Parade of the Decades" 
writing competition for second graders.

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Fredrick Santucci, attached to 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, and an Iraqi army officer plan a patrol route through the city of Abu Ghraib, Nassir Wa Salam province, Iraq, on May 17, 2009.   DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert Whelan, U.S. Navy

911 call transcripts released; mother did CPR until firefighters arrived

One year later, Vivian Bodiford feels that she became a victim as soon as she found out that her son, James Edward Jones III, was murdered.  She holds his picture close as she looks at his athletic trophies from his childhood and newspaper
clippings about his death.  TNCP Photo

The Best, Brightest and Most Beautiful 2009  edition will be featured in the June 24, 2009 - July 4, 2009 edition.  We have some surprises for you.  Our goal is to introduce you to people who are making strides towards making the Greater Lansing Area look great.

For more than 2 1/2 years, Farrah Fawcett's battle with cancer has sparked a flurry of headlines for celebrity tabloids. But it also has stripped the actress of her ability to seek treatment while maintaining her privacy, she said in an interview.

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The doors of the historic Black Church, a fortress of healing from social pain, have opened even wider during the economic crisis.

But, as church membership increases across the nation, offerings are decreasing, causing even houses of faith to make difficult decisions, pastors say.

EA Sports Active" uses the Wii's regular controls, as well as the Balance Board and resistance bands to deliver a full-body workout. If it can do it in an inspired and creative way, then it may be another must-have for those looking to get in shape while they have some fun.

Front row L to R: Anita Turner, Doris Copedge, Lynnette Coulter, Angela Philmore, Robert Wright (sitting), Ullysses Liggins III (kneeling)
Second row L to R: Marsha Small, Amber Smith, LaFarra Hemphill, John Clark, Korey Scott, Bruce Odom
Last row L to R: Tasha Warfield, Samantha Alexander (can only see part of hat), Brandy Middlebrook, Robin King (can only see her partially), Ruth Payne, Mark Williams

Prepared for the Future: Front row (l-r): Debutante Jenessa Davis, Debutante Megan Scott
Middle row (l-r): Debutante Moriah Burke, Debutante Avian Lain, Debutante Jade Jackson
Back row (l-r): Debutante Victoria Lipscomb, Debutante E'lan Brewer, Debutante Kai Brewer

Thrift store will help stretch dollars in a time when money is tight. At Volunteers of America they have business attire for extremely reasonable prices.

Something is not right in the universe today. And it could be because Kimberly Jones a/k/a Lil Kim, the curvaceous, hip wriggling, pint-sized rapper known the world over has been .... eliminated from "Dancing With The Stars!"

In today's world of cost-efficient workplaces and hybrid cars, it's no wonder that eco-friendly trends have carried into the home. Ed Begley, Jr. of HGTV's "Living With Ed" says there are several quick and easy ways to create an environmentally friendly atmosphere in your home.

Connie Nickson (right), Principal of Willow School, enjoys the Project Green event as she takes a break to help feed attendees.

FRESNO, Calif. _ Anyone who has ever cleaned a glass shower door with a store-bought cleaner promising to remove dreaded soap scum will attest to trying to do the job as quickly as possible to avoid the smell.

Michigan Health and Hospitals Association official: 'We are troubled because this action doesn’t seem to fit with the idea of good public and fiscal policy.'

A fire raged through Discount Dave's Buy Rite Furniture store located at 1121 S. Washington Avenue on Sunday, May 3, 2009.

Health and Haircuts:  A Perfect Match-  Simir Kur and Jennifer Elizondo talk to Dino Horton, owner of Dino’s Barber Studio and Johnny Colon about health issues.  TNCP Photo

LANSING, MI --  The African-American barbershop has long been a place where men could gather without fear of retribution since before the Civil Rights era.  It has always served as a place where men could comfortably talk about politics, life, education and their issues – including health.
 

Buying Topic: What are green cars, and what's right for me?

Deon Joseph has gone from being overwhelmed by the conditions in the Skid Row district to thoroughly engaged with the community as senior lead officer in LAPD's Central Area.

LANSING, MI --  A collaborative group of policy leaders gathered at Lansing Community College to speak to an audience of policy leaders and decision makers.  They presented their stories on navigating the educational process and multitude of challenges they have faced staying in school.  This is Part I of II.  The students share their stories in this edition and in Part II, we will talk to the policymakers about the event and their views.

Left to Right: Students Sharon Wheeler, Ky-Wane Jelks, Jordan Kamins, Jesus Bonilla, Raymond JaJou and Gabriell Jennings spoke at a recent public policy event and Lansing Community College  High School Diploma Completion Initiative Director, Tracey Taylor.  TNCP Photo

Former Secretary of State to appear on ABC show to thank a disabled Gulf War vet

LANSING, MI -- Imagine life without a plumber.  Good plumbing is vital to a healthy life.  Clean drinking water, a hot bath or proper irrigation for crops wouldn’t occur without good plumbers. 

  *Former Secretary of State and avid football fan Condoleezza Rice received numerous standing ovations recently while speaking at an event during a meeting of NFL owners.

Weusi Olusola fought for peace in communities.  He survived a drive by shooting and was the outspoken leader of the Pioneers for Peace.  He recently died of cancer.  Courtesy photo.

Michelle Obama is back on the cover of the New Yorker magazine, this time in a far less controversial artist rendering.      

When Katia Dukes was nine, her father was arrested for killing her mother and sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison. As her father was escorted from the courtroom, young Katia became another silent victim -- a child with an incarcerated parent.

           By Dr. Henrie M. Treadwell

Angenette Purcell (middle) is  surrounded by her loving and supportive family.  She is a second year medical student at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.  A mother with a strong determination, is set on fulfilling a lifetime goal to become a physician. Courtesy photo

The father of pop star Rihanna is blaming the Los Angeles Police Department for the leak of a photo showing his daughter's battered and bruised face following a domestic dispute with Chris Brown.     

KANSAS CITY, MO -- Something old, something new, something borrowed, something green?

Singer's open letter condemns chimp cartoon; urges entertainers to stop granting them interviews

LANSING, MI -- The Michigan Senate passed legislation recently that will encourage public schools at the middle and high school levels to focus on the advanced kingdoms of Pre-colonial Africa during world history instruction, instead of the most primitive Africans who did not represent the continent.

Above: Charles Six, President, Ending Stereotypes for America; Representative  Mike Nofs (R-Battle Creek) and former Representative Brenda Clack (D-Flint). Courtesy photo

Workers at Moncure Plywood, in Moncure, North Carolina, are steadfast but weary as they have walked the picket line through three seasons of weather. Workers voted near-unanimously last July 20 to strike.

"We are standing on the word of God that we can see through this, and we are gratefully receiving support from all over the state," said Lewis Cameron, president of Machinists Local Lodge W369. Workers receive $150 a week strike pay.

(BPRW) In a year of such firsts as Jamaican-decent pilot Barrington Irving’s trek around the world in a single-engine airplane, and the Tuskegee airmen earning a Congressional Gold Medal; perhaps it is fitting to go a little further back into aviation history to discuss the premier African American woman of flight. Bessie Coleman was born in a small town in northeastern Texas in 1892, the 10th of 13 children and would ultimately become the world’s first licensed black pilot.

The Regional Inaugural Balls are an inaugural tradition that President-elect Obama  continued, inviting guests from the Midwest, the West, the East, the South, and the Mid-Atlantic regions to their own celebrations.   It is one of the 10 balls that the president and Michelle attended. Photo by Barbara Roberts Mason

In the days after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans fractured along racial fault lines as its government collapsed. Read about it in our next edition. White vigilante gunmen nearly killed Donnell Herrington.
Photo by Chandra McCormick & Keith Calhoun

The way Donnell Herrington tells it, there was no warning. One second he was trudging through the heat. The next he was lying prostrate on the pavement, his life spilling out of a hole in his throat, his body racked with pain, his vision blurred and distorted.

    First Lady Michelle Obama has spoken out about two newly-released dolls that share the same names as her young daughters,

Green collar jobs signal employment shift toward eco-friendly economy

Producer Scott Sanders always heard music between the pages of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Color Purple." Then when the story was adapted into a Steven Spielberg film, Sander's feeling that this tale deserved a musical voice increased.
 

“There has been a lot of speculation going on around about me having cancer.  This is true.  This is something that can happen to anyone; therefore, you have yourself examined annually.”
          - Sherill Pittman