Rina Risper

Prosecutor Requests Attorney General Investigation

Rina Risper19 years ago04 mins

Prosecuting Attorney Stuart Dunnings III initiated a recent probe regarding the wrongful conviction of Claude McCollum with the Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox’s office. He said it was the right thing to do. Photo by Michael Jennings

"I requested the investigation because the people are entitled to have an independent review of what
happened…”
Prosecuting Attorney Stuart Dunnings III, regarding the wrongful conviction of Claude McCollum

KANYE WEST BURIES HIS MOM IN OKLAHOMA

Rina Risper19 years ago03 mins

Rapper leaves European tour to attend services; Jay-Z, Beyonce, Anita Baker, John Legend among mourners.

EVERETT MAGNET ACADEMY FALL PLAY IS ORIGINAL STUDENT WORK

Rina Risper19 years ago06 mins

Everett High School student, Marsheda Ewulomi directs the actors, while Assistant Director, Marilyn Buford looks on. Photo by Mark Mayes.

Nooses in Michigan?

Rina Risper19 years ago07 mins

In the last edition, Iva E. Anthony our New York correspondent wrote about how nooses are showing up all over the country and Michigan is no exception.

Adopt-A-Non-Profit

Rina Risper19 years ago03 mins

With the holidays coming, kinship care families’ budgets are stretched. The Kinship Care program at Allen Neighborhood Center needs basic supplies.

January Primary a “Post-Holiday Nightmare”?

Rina Risper19 years ago08 mins

Michigan Association of County Clerks object to the closed
primary, they say that it is too late to guarantee that some would have time to apply for, receive and return ballots. Lansing City Clerk, Chris Swope says that he is confident that his office will be prepared.

Corporate America — Don’t Preach Diversity, Practice It

Rina Risper19 years ago08 mins

Stanley O’Neal, forced out of the top job at Merrill Lynch, is the highest ranking casualty of the sub-prime loan fiasco — even as diversity in corporate America is still an issue.

St. Stephen’s Community Church Awards 10 College Scholarships to Area Students

Rina Risper19 years ago03 mins

Since 1996, St. Stephen’s Community Church, United Church of Christ on Lansing’s eastside has awarded over $75,000 in scholarships to students in mid-Michigan.

U & I Model and Talent Management welcomes all on November 17

Rina Risper19 years ago05 mins

“Everyone is welcome. We all have talents within us.”
Nadia Sellers, co-owner of
U & I Model and Talent Management

New Modeling and Talent Agency needs

Models
Actors
Designers
Dancers
Comedians

Please bring your best photos to their open call on
November 17, 2007.

Joseph Johnson is a model and actor with U& I Model and Talent Management and he seen above modeling cookware. Photo by Steve Ragland

The New Citizens Press Q & A: Soulja Boy Tell’em

Rina Risper19 years ago05 mins

17-year-old DeAndre Way – AKA Soulja Boy Tell’em – utilized internet marketing to make his production and raps a must-have by music consumers. With tens-of-millions of people visiting his website and Myspace page, his single “Crack That” became a #1 hit, and one of the most popular singles of 2007. Signed to Collipark Music/Interscope Records, Soulja Boy Tell’em’s career, like his website, could remain popular for years to come.

Twenty-Five Years Later, the Murder of Bernita White Remains Unsolved

Open Murder Charge After 19-Year-Old Dies

Millions in Michigan could be affected by Social Security funding gap

New child well-being report shows mixed results for Michigan

Prosecutor Requests Attorney General Investigation

KANYE WEST BURIES HIS MOM IN OKLAHOMA

EVERETT MAGNET ACADEMY FALL PLAY IS ORIGINAL STUDENT WORK

Nooses in Michigan?

Adopt-A-Non-Profit

January Primary a “Post-Holiday Nightmare”?

Corporate America — Don’t Preach Diversity, Practice It

St. Stephen’s Community Church Awards 10 College Scholarships to Area Students

U & I Model and Talent Management welcomes all on November 17

The New Citizens Press Q & A: Soulja Boy Tell’em