July 25, 2026

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The Legacy Project: Stories of Lansing’s African American Families: Lonnie Johnson (This is a series in honor of The New Citizens Press’ 2012 anniversary)

Rina Risper017 mins

Good memories living in Lansing: Lonnie Johnson, 3-years-old at 904 S. Sycamore St.  The neighborhood no longer exists, however at the time it was considered the Westside.  Johnson shown here about 1942, with his mother, Alice Johnson, born in 1918 in Lansing, MI.  Courtesy photo

By Nadine Defensor

The city of Lansing is home to approximately 115,000 African-Americans. It’s also the home of a rich African-American culture, where family history can be traced all the way to the country’s birth, while also witnessing its momentous historical events.

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For a Summer of Reading, CADL Has You Covered!

Rina Risper04 mins

Teens loved the Downtown Lansing Library’s henna tattoo workshop offered during 2011’s Summer Reading Program. Courtesy photo

By Lynn Harper, Youth Services Librarian

School is out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean that families are any less busy. Soon the calendar will fill up with hobbies, lessons, camps and trips-all great ways to spend the summer. But one thing kids should always include on the list is reading. Studies have shown that those who don’t read over the summer lose some of their skills and fall behind their peers who do read.

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Movie Review “Battleship”

Rina Risper05 mins

Studio:  Universal (2 hrs. 31 min.)
Plot:    A fleet of ships is forced to do battle with an armada of unknown origins in order to discover and thwart their destructive goals.
Cast:   Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson, Rihanna
Rating:  PG-13
Bottom Line:   **1/2

By Jonathan McMillan

During the many fun nights I enjoyed playing Monopoly at the family table, I’ve never had the thought, “Hey, why doesn’t Hollywood spend $200 million making a live-action, CGI saturated movie based off a less fun game?”

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Aboutthatcar.com 2012 Buick Verano

Rina Risper07 mins

DETROIT, MI — A 2012 Buick Verano was delivered to me on a Friday and I was headed down Interstate 75 to Toledo on Saturday. My point is that I got a chance to test drive Buick’s entry level sedan in several traffic environments.

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Encouraging Circle

Rina Risper06 mins

By Charissa Patterson-Martinez

Who are your circle of friends and family?  Do they encourage you or discourage you? While we should possess self motivational skills all on our own, it’s okay to distance yourself from constant negative energy.

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Excuse me, are you listening? 11-10

Rina Risper08 mins

Dear Readers,
 
I know that we worry a lot about our children.  I am worried a lot about the littlest things when it comes to them because I am not directly knowledgeable about all of  their thoughts or emotions at all times.  The one thing that I do know is that we as parents have the most influence on our children.

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Virtual Tourist: Top 10 most scenic workouts

Rina Risper016 mins

It is great to go on vacation and keep up with your healthy New Year’s resolutions. Try
hiking in Cinque Terre in Italy.
 
Photo by Holger Gester

www.VirtualTourist.com

As vacation time looms, it’s easy to suddenly remember the New Year’s resolutions that have gone to the wayside. Even if you’ve been good, upcoming “vacations” can wreak havoc on your hard work, with long days spent laying horizontal by a pool drinking calories. Instead of packing only cover-ups and sun hats for your impending jaunts, how about some workout clothes? To help you find some spots that are both beautiful and conducive to exercise, VirtualTourist.com has compiled a list of the “Top Ten Most Scenic Workouts.”     

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Your Other 8 Hours: The Perils of the iPad

Rina Risper07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services

Apple released the iPad in April 2010, but you probably already knew that. It sold hundreds of thousands of units and has received praise from journalists and techies, but you probably already knew that, too. What you may not know is that the Apple iPad is one of the most destructive new technologies since the TV.

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May is Stroke Awareness Month: Do You Know the Signs?

Rina Risper04 mins

LANSING, MI — With May being National Stroke Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is reminding all Michiganders of the warning signs of a stroke – and how it affects specific populations, such as women and those under 65.

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