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A Dream Deferred: Legal Barriers to Hairbraiding Nationwide are Leaving a Tangled Mess

Rina Risper20 years ago013 mins

For more than a decade, African hairbraiders-who create attractive and artistic hairstyles without damaging chemicals-have been handcuffed, arrested, thrown in jail or fined thousands of dollars for practicing their cultural art form. But thanks to the advocacy of the Institute for Justice and its clients, lawmakers and courts in a growing number of states are forcing overzealous bureaucrats to set braiders free.

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LAWYERS’ COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS DEFEATS FEMA’S EFFORTS TO REMOVE HURRICANE EVACUEES FROM HOTELS BY JANUARY

Rina Risper20 years ago04 mins

LAWYERS’ COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS DEFEATS FEMA’S EFFORTS TO REMOVE HURRICANE EVACUEES FROM HOTELS BY JANUARY

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AS THE HOMELESS NUMBERS INCREASE; LOCAL SHELTERS FACE HARD TIMES

Rina Risper20 years ago010 mins

A homeless man tries to keep warm by using a rug and cardboard box as a mattress. During the holidays, do not forget the homeless in your town. With limited resources and frigid temperatures the Volunteers of America and other organizations that assist the homeless, need volunteers and donations as they fill during the winter. TNCP Photo.

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Thanksgiving Dinner and Health Summit Huge Success

Rina Risper20 years ago07 mins

Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson thanking her biggest supporter at Westminister Presbyterian Church. There was a thunder of appreciation from the audience. TNCP Photo.

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Volunteers Needed for Victim Advocate Program

Rina Risper20 years ago02 mins

LANSING, MI — The Lansing Police Department is currently seeking volunteers for the Victim Advocate Program. Volunteers are utilized at the request of the Lansing Police Officers and Firefighters for many situations.

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Mayor-elect Virg Bernero Announces Transition Team Task Force Chairs and Vice Chairs

Rina Risper20 years ago05 mins

LANSING, MI – Mayor-elect Virg Bernero announced a diverse group of twelve community leaders who will serve as the Chairs and Vice Chairs of his Transition Team Task Forces. The Task Forces will lead a community dialogue on the challenges and opportunities that face Lansing in the areas of economic development and job creation, education, neighborhoods, arts and culture, public safety, youth development and the environment.

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Group Has “Higher Expectations” For Discount Giant Wal-Mart

Rina Risper20 years ago03 mins

Douglas Rademacher, Vice President, UAW, holding up his sign reminding onlookers to check the tags to see if it says “Made in th USA”. Rademacher said, “Fore every $30.00 spent on a foreign product, we lose one hour of American labor.” TNCP Photo.

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KEEPING FIT IS IMPORTANT FOR A HEALTHY LIFE SO ‘GO WORK OUT’

Rina Risper20 years ago06 mins

LANSING, MI –    Chris Najor (pronounced like major with an ‘n’) knows that there is value in maintaining a healthy life through exercise.
     “I recently was has a sports injury and had not been able to work out and I feel terrible. Now I know how people feel who don’t work out.”
    He is the owner of Go Work Out located at 6135 W. Saginaw

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Former Lansing Mayor Hollister to Lead Mayor-elect Virg Bernero’s Transition Team Cooley Law School President Don LeDuc to Serve as Transition Team’s Deputy Director

Rina Risper20 years ago03 mins

Mayor-elect Bernero Says Hollister and LeDuc Bring Invaluable Experience and Knowledge to Mayoral Transition Process

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ACORN RALLIES FOR SAFER SIDEWALKS FOR WALNUT RESIDENT

Rina Risper20 years ago03 mins

Walnut St. resident, Nancy Kruger who is seeing impaired and in a wheelchair expresses concern regarding deteriorated sidewalks to City of Lansing Public Service employees, Neal Galehouse and Chris Johnston. She would like to use her chair to go to the store and to Old Town but because of damaged sidewalks she cannot without experiencing a lot of pain. Photo TNCP files.