News For, By and About People
LANSING, MI — Lansing Community College and Rina Risper of the Nu Poet Collective bring Detroit’s Women of the World Poets to Lansing on March 5, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Cafeteria in the Arts & Science Bldg.
Cassie Poe
LANSING, MI — I am a small town guy who comes from a middle class background. Often times people think I’m a college student, not the stereotype of what homelessness conjures up. In fact, I found myself homeless two years ago.
Bravo’s Top Chef Pays a Visit to Capital Area District Library Stephanie Izard dishes
about hit show.
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.
The Ingham Change Initiative is tackling the challenges facing local young men of color with a new undertaking announced Jan. 19.
The Initiative, already a year in the planning stage, launched its implementation phase at 10 a.m. in the Governor’s Room at the Lansing Center.
“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
LANSING, MI – A new exhibit juxtaposing the work of art teacher Jacquie Vaughan with those of her students at Lansing’s Shabazz Public School Academy will be displayed February 8 through April 25, 2009 at the Michigan Women’s Historical Center. A free public reception for the exhibit, entitled “Potpourri,” is scheduled for Sunday, February 8 at the historical center from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LANSING, MI — According to owner, Julian Darden 621, a popular local eatery and stomping ground for those looking for jazz and R&B located at 621 E. Michigan Avenue is closing for 2 months.
Left (l to r) – Gayle Jensen, Chris Jensen,Annette Fulwiley and her so, Devon and Tawana Anderson. TNCP photos