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Making SOLEFUL Footprints in the Lives of Others

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago08 mins

By Rigoberto Flores

LANSING, MI — Geronimo Lerma III said that the inspiration behind Footprints of Michigan came together like a puzzle. Even though he did not have all of the pieces at one time, Lerma believes there is always room to grow. The idea first came to him when he saw a young man in need of footwear in Lansing at a street walk event for the homeless that he was volunteering at. The soles of his shoes were duct-taped, worn, and tattered.

Just Plain Selfish: Best Practices

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By Kris Walker

For most people the goal is to be the absolute best version of yourself. However, it is easy to become so preoccupied with completing the multitude of tasks on our daily to-do lists, that we are unaware of how we may be presenting ourselves to this life each day. That does not mean that at the moment you are not doing your best. However, with proper planning, preparation and a few best practices, you can find areas for improvement and time that could be saved and used to benefit other areas of your life.

Q & A with Kiara Hay: Anchor/Reporter at WLNS-TV 6 News

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago07 mins

Kiara Hay is one of three African American reporters working for WLNS-TV 6 News. Hay takes her informing the community about issues that impact them very seriously.

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Excuse me, are you Listening? – Letter From a Reader

Rina Risper5 years ago3 years ago03 mins

Dear Readers,

I am always surprised when we hear from our readers. It is always important for business owners to get feedback.

Jill on Money: Year end money moves amid COVID-19

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago06 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

In most years, writing a year-end column is a snap, but 2020 is not most years. As a result, I will be writing a few columns with action items to consider.

Lighting Up Lansing – One Smile at a Time

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago01 mins

Ceci Bordayo is the CEO of Pass It On Community Center and Pass the Mic.

Inclusion: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By Tedi Parsons

2020 has surely been a year of total disruption, from the pandemic, to a tumultuous election to over 190 people of color killed by the police to the thousands of protests for equality and inclusion taking place around the world. No matter who you are, the faith you practice or your political affiliation, the one thing we know for sure is that full inclusion requires ALL of us at the table.

Travel Goals After the Pandemic: Visiting Europe’s great libraries

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago01 mins

Some books at Oxford University's Bodleian Library date back to medieval times. Photo by Cameron Hewitt.

Ava DuVernay is officially making her first show at HBO Max

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago05 mins

Ava DuVernay attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 9, 2020 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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If you like brownies and cookies, then you’ll love this dessert

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By America’s Test Kitchen

The best brownies balance their sweetness with deep chocolate flavor accented with a bit of salt to bring out the chocolate's complexity. They're rich and chewy with a pleasant, dense fudginess and a crackly, shiny top. So why not make a brownie in cookie form?