October 19, 2025

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The New Citizens Press Q & A: An interview with Ice Cube

Rina Risper06 mins

 

Ice Cube is a Hip Hop icon, no doubt about it. Yet with more than ten albums under his belt – including new release “Raw Footage” – he has gained notoriety for doing more than just rapping. Cube made the transition from Hip Hop star to actor and film celebrity in 1991, first appearing as Darin “Doughboy” Baker in director John Singleton’s urban neighborhood drama “Boyz N The Hood”. Ice Cube has since starred in twenty-three movies, his twenty-third being current release “The Longshots”.

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Vendor Spaces Available and Speakers Needed for the Disability Panel Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Bethlehem Temple

Rina Risper04 mins

The State of Our Health :  Through the Voice of Our People’s vendors will be available to provide information on health issues, life insurance, nutrition in an  Exhibit Area located in the gymnasium.

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Back to School: Student Raises Funds For Japan Trip

Rina Risper04 mins

 

 

Traveling abroad is an extremely rewarding experience.  It could be one of the most meaningful things that you do.  As a student travels abroad is one of the most transformative experiences of their lives.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tariq Brown has been chosen to go to Japan.  Courtesy photo

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Back to School: Soldier in midst of war continues education

Rina Risper05 mins

 

 

Many young people have started college on campuses across the country.  Can you imagine having a wife, 5 children and a full-time job and going to college, as well?  Imagine adding being an active soldier in a war. 

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Open Door Ministry Gets Funding to Better Serve Homeless 

Rina Risper03 mins

LANSING, MI —  The Open Door Ministry of Downtown Lansing has received two grants from the Capital Region Community Foundation to further its services to needy individuals and families.

 

Central United Methodist Church located across the street from the Capitol has become a haven for many of Lansing’s homeless. TNCP photo

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One Man’s Stroke Part 2 of 2

Rina Risper014 mins

 

 

 

When Melik was 38 years old he had a stroke.  He will be a presenter at The State of Our Health: Through the Voices of Our People on September 6, 2008 at Bethlehem Temple.

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Quilting for Communites Project Takes Shape at State of Our Health Symposium

Rina Risper05 mins

LANSING, MI — Helping people hold on to hope: Death does not sever a person’s connection with their family. Death is regarded as a transition where one proceeds from the present life to another world. Collaboration between the Safe Miles for Jasmine Committee, a conceptual artist, quilt shop owner and quilting group raise the awareness of pedestrian safety concerns of children in Lansing.

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Our Journeys/Our Stories: Portraits of Latino Achievement

Rina Risper015 mins

Left: Artist, educator and activist, Judith F. Baca is featured in the exhibit Our Journeys/Our Stories: Portraits of Latino Achievement

Smithsonian traveling exhibit: Our Journeys/Our Stories: Portraits of Latino Achievement will be at the Michigan State University Museum located on West Circle Drive, East Lansing from September 16, 2008 to January 4, 2009. 

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Teen Talk 7-15

Rina Risper05 mins

The week of July 14, 2008, I had the honor of attending the Civitan sponsored Youth Leadership and Diversity Conference at Hillsdale College in southern Michigan.

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