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

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

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

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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Health and Life Symposium Set for Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Bethlehem Temple

LANSING, MI — Jolinda Wade, mother of Miami Heat’s Dwayne Wade and Christine Johnson, mother of Earvin “Magic” Johnson will speak about health issues affecting the family on September 6, 2008 at Bethlehem Temple located at 1518 S. Washington Avenue.  Several Issues will be covered (subject to change):

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We Remember Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes

The world is going to be quieter without actor/comedian Bernie Mac and soul legend Isaac Hayes. 

Both men died a day apart.  They are both featured in the movie Soul Men that is scheduled to be released in November 2008.

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Lansing Boy Drowns at Michigan Lake

Kenneth “Cookie” Frazier, Jr. tragically drowned at a Mid-Michigan state park.   It happened at Tawas Point State Park in East Tawas on Friday, July 25, 2008.  He drowned in Lake Huron while on a weeklong camp trip with other students from the Lansing area.

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Blackflix Movie News Presents: The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor

Studio: Universal  Pictures
Plot: The mummy of an ancient Chinese Emperor cursed by a witch 2,000 years ago is brought back to life.
Cast:   Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello, John Hannah, Michelle Yeoh, Luke Ford, Isabella Leong
Rating:     PG-13
Bottom Line:     *1/2

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News Brief 7-15

TURKISH  FESTIVAL SET FOR AUGUST 23, EVE RECEIVES GRANT FOR GIRLS, FUND RAISER FOR PIONEER CIVITAN CLUB, Lansing family represents in this month’s "Ebony Magazine",

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