May 5, 2026

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A Man on a Journey

Rina Risper07 mins

By Tracye D. Bryant
 
Many people dream of doing big things in life.  As a kid some envision becoming a doctor, a lawyer or even a police officer.  For one Trinidadian man, his dreams of being able to help provide for his family placed him on a journey he never thought possible.  
 
Garth Anthony Voisin moved to the United States more than 10 years ago from his native Trinidad and Tobago.  Growing up in a faith-filled family, Voisin knew early on that in life if you work hard, you will reap the rewards.  
 

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Do you have an opinion? 10-25

Rina Risper014 mins

BEATING THE ODDS
 
Dear Rina,
 
Every year at this time most of us exchange pleasantries and gifts and generally have a ‘feel-good’ outlook  during the holiday season.  This holiday season I feel especially good because of receiving a present in November that  gave me a great deal of elation.  My present is from El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz Academy which is commonly referred to as Shabazz Academy.  This school, located on the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr and Barnes in South Lansing,  has “Beaten  the Odds” according to Michigan State Superintendent Mike Flanagan.

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Mother Flippin’: One Funny Mother – The New Year is pounding on the front door.

Rina Risper04 mins

By Tashmica Torok
 
Many of us hear the knocking and we dive for under the couch.  I fling the door wide and leave it open.  I love new opportunities.  I love new fresh breath.  I want it to swirl up inside my home and blow the unwanted out through the back door.
 
We all have some leftover unwanted from this year.  
 
It is a time for reflection.  It is.  Some may scoff and say, it’s just another day.  Or the pessimist might say resolutions fail.  I say, ideas do die without action.  The order of the day is lists checked twice.  Santa had a fail proof plan.

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Ask Tamara: Should I Ask For a Raise?

Rina Risper04 mins

Dear Tamara:
 
I have not received a raise or cost of living increase in three years. This year we were told that because of the economy annual increases are again, “not in the budget.” 
 
During this time the cost of living has greatly increased. My rent has gone up and my son’s daycare went from $150 to $180 a week. I really need a raise or some type of increase to continue to make ends meet. How should I approach my supervisor about getting a raise?
 
More Than a Dollar Short

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Your Other 8 Hours: Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Are Guaranteed to Fail

Rina Risper07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services
 
Nearly all of us make the same mistake when it comes to New Year’s resolutions, one that practically guarantees we’ll fail miserably. Sadly, it’s not just New Year’s resolutions that we blow. Anytime we try to change our behavior, we make the same disastrous mistake. No mas! In the next two minutes, you’ll learn a strategy that you can use to reach any goal or to change any habit. Even the biggest goals, like stopping smoking and getting out of debt, are achievable with this approach.

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Some things to consider… COLORING YOUR PERCEPTION

Rina Risper08 mins

By Vanessa Loy 
 
(BPRW) — Few people realize how color influences their perception, but its affects are everywhere. Think about the inside of a typical buffet or fast food restaurant, with its bright lighting and bright pastel colors. 

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The Black Vote is Still the President’s Trump Card

Rina Risper09 mins

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson
New America Media
 
That black voters will again give President Obama a sky-high percentage of their vote in 2012 was never in doubt. What is in doubt is how many will make up that percentage. It is the number, not percentage of black voters that turn out that will again ease the President’s path back to the White House or, make that path rocky. The 2008 election decisively proved that the presidential re-election bid is a pure numbers game.

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WINTER WEATHER CAN STRAIN YOUR HEART

Rina Risper09 mins

American Heart Association offers 
lifesaving tips to get through the season
 
As many of us hoped for a white Christmas, keep in mind the snow and cold winter months can be very hard on people with potential heart problems and people with existing heart problems. 

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Don’t Let Exam Fear Keep You From The Doctor

Rina Risper010 mins

By Robert C. Robinson III, MD
 
“Ok sir, could you please drop your shorts?”  As a man visiting your healthcare provider these are the words that we dread most during our visit. You might be wondering, “Do I really need to have someone examine what’s “under the hood”?  Or you might be thinking, “Do you absolutely have to put your finger up there?!!” Here we will explain why it’s necessary to have these uncomfortable, and often times invasive examinations performed to ensure you’re in good health.
 

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Interpersonal EDGE: Balancing Pregnancy and Work

Rina Risper06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
Q. My organization is not family friendly, and I just found out I’m pregnant. I am superb at my job, have a good track record, and don’t want to stop working. Do you have any suggestions for women about balancing babies and career?

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