Blind Pastor Gives Students a New Vision
Left: Reverend Larry Woods and Michigan State University student, James Bosko, chat at the West Acres Student Lounge. Photo by Bob Chaphalkar
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The Royalaires Still Performing After 43 Years
Top Left to Right: Charles James, Miller Mendenhall, James Jones, Jay Johnson, Nathaniel McGhee and Henry Rogers
Below Left to Right: Johnnie Risper, Dennis Johnson and Joe Lane
Excuse Me, Are you Listening? 8-19
Dear Readers,
It has been an amazing October already. It is cold outside and we are going to be gearing up for winter.
If you are aware that you may be unable to keep up with your utilities bill, please contact your gas provider now. They may be able to set you up on a plan so that you will be able to have affordable payments.
News Briefs 8-19
The Josephine Brown Women’s Missionary Society Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October
Book Review 8-19
As Barack and Michelle Obama get ready to celebrate their 17th anniversary–their first as President and First Lady–on October 3rd, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Christopher Andersen claims they are “the most real, down-to-earth, quintessentially American First Couple we’ve ever had in the White House. Whatever your politics, it’s almost impossible not to admire them on a personal level.”
BBB Warns Your Online Diploma could be a Worthless Piece of Paper
It’s time to head back to school for many students and your local Better Business Bureau is warning consumers against online programs that offer fast and easy high school diplomas or college degrees.
Students paid for Jefferson High School’s online test for a high school diploma but they didn’t receive valid credentials.
Federal Income Guideline
Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reduced price meals.
TYLER PERRY DETAILS HIS OWN CHILDHOOD ABUSE
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Filmmaker goes all the way there in latest e-mail blast to promote ‘Precious.’
Former Detroit Lion Tackles Prostate Cancer
Left: Former Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Freddie Scott was once in action and focused on the endzone. He is now focused on the fight for early detection of prostate cancer. He recently spoke at New Hope Church of God In Christ in Lansing.
Courtesy photo
Excuse Me 8-18
October starts the beginning of Small Business Month. On Monday, October 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the height of the lunch hour rush, I will be working (volunteering) at Steve’s Sandwich Shop inside the C.A.T.A. bus station dowtown. I am again elated that the Greater Lansing Labor Council chose to endorse my candidacy for City Council At Large.