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African American Twin High School Football Players inspired by The Black Lives Matter Movement Become Entrepreneurs

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago011 mins

Left to right: Lennie and Lonnie Smith

OKEMOS, MI — The Black Lives Matter movement inspired twin brothers to do more than just be black teenage athletes, the movement inspired them to speak up, stand up, and give back.

The Plant Professionals: Plant Now for Spring Excitement

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago06 mins

By Kathy Valentine

Oh, how we love the first color of spring in our gardens. Bright crocus, tulips and daffodils planted in September and October really lift our spirits in March and April. For those of us with deer or rabbits, hyacinths, daffodils and even alliums are good choices to minimize the predations of the hungry herds, as these bulbs are toxic, taste bad, or both.

Pet World: Give cats space they need to adjust to new home

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago08 mins

Photo by Khanh Nguyen

By Cathy M. Rosenthal, Tribune Content Agency

Dear Cathy,

We adopted a two-year-old cat. She was captured as a stray and spayed. She is very social with people. We were told she “hates” other cats but is okay with dogs.

Jill on Money: Six financial lessons from six months of COVID-19

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

It's been six months since the financial fallout from COVID-19 infected the U.S. economy. During this time, I have heard from thousands of you, some who are still struggling with a financial crisis. Many others are okay, but need guidance on how to navigate various money issues. Here are my six financial lessons (so far) from the pandemic.

Dance Group Entertains Coronavirus Survivors and the Elderly

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago04 mins

Left to right: Victoria Mayhoe, Ny'Jah Rembert and Angel Redmond perform in a local nursing home parking lot.

Photo courtesy of Heather Taylor

LANSING, MI – The pandemic has hit the entertainment industry hard and the non-profit liturgical praise dance group Worship Without Words (WOW) is no exception. The novel coronavirus has forced the cultural dance group to reexamine their mission and types of performances that they engage in.

Get Started on Your Small Business Website

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago09 mins

By Ray Mitchell

In the wake of COVID-19 economy, businesses that previously got along without having an online presence, or one that was limited to a Facebook or Instagram page, began looking for ways to get online and get online quickly. A website of your own gives your business control of your message and provides new opportunities to reach more customers.

Excuse me, Are you Listening? If you have a skill, offer to help with schooling.

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago02 mins

Rina Risper, President & Publisher of The New Citizens Press

Dear Readers,

Most of our readers have been supporting for a long time. I am so happy to announce that I have two children in college.

Travel: Discovering Art, Architecture, and Culture at the Grand Rapids Art Museum

UPDATE**FOUND* Missing 12-year-old from Lansing

East Lansing Man Arraigned on Felony Charges Following Alleged Incident at MSU’s Wells Hall

Jury Finds Melvin Barhite Guilty in Nursing Home Sexual Assault and Sex Offender Registry Violations

Former East Lansing Councilmember Dana Watson Alleges Discriminatory Exclusion by City Manager

Michigan group pushes to get big money out of politics

Study finds emotional support lowers incarceration risk for foster youth

JLL Capital Markets to arrange $3 billion financing for sports and entertainment destination in Romulus, Michigan