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Li Pei Han (Jade) a 20-year old college student visited here last summer with the Visiting International Professional Program. She gives us insight to her experience writing in English as her second language.
Courtesy Photo.
The idea that there’s one definition of family is changing. Families are becoming more diverse. There are single career as well as dual career families, two parent as well as single parent families, "intact" as well as blended families, married as well as unmarried cohabiting parents, heterosexual as well as same sex parents, single race as well as interracial families, two- as well as three-generational families.
The NAACP National Board of Directors has announced the selection of Benjamin T. Jealous as National President & CEO. He is the 17th person chosen to lead the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization in its 99-year history. Benjamin Todd Jealous served as President of the Rosenberg Foundation, a private independent institution that supports advocacy efforts to make significant improvements in the lives of California’s working families and recent immigrants.
If You Aren’t, the Prison Population Is…
During a speaking engagement at Mid Michigan Leadership Academy, a student looks over a portrait of Rina Risper. It was painted by David Jones who is incarcerated in a Michigan prison.
Photo by Yohnny Cardena-Abad, 8th Grade, Mid Michigann Leadership Academy
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An Open Letter to the Right Wing Pundits:
The Hypocrisy of the Right on Wright
The staff at the Cadillac Club worked like a well oiled machine. The professionalism and service was outstanding.
David E. Smith (far left), Sous Chef and Brett, Telder, Executive Chef, stand by their slow roasted prime beef carving station on Mother’s Day. Brunch is served every Sunday, they also serve a Buffet Tuesday through Friday.
David E. Smith, Sous Chef and Brett Telder, Executive Chef standing in front of their
modified salad bar at the Cadillac Club. They’re whipping up sweet concoctions to tantalize your taste buds. Experience the Chocolate Fountain of d’Elegance along with other signature dishes like the slow roasted prime beef on Mother’s Day and weekend brunch.
Photo TNCP.
In 2007, Capital Area Community Action Network (CCCAN) and The New Citizens Press joined forces to collect books for the prisons across the nation. They were able to obtain over 5,000 books towards the goal.
Allhiphop.com is reporting that Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter is in the process of setting up an educational trust for the children of Sean Bell, the unarmed African American man who was shot and killed by New York City police officers hours before his wedding.
The Web site says sources have confirmed that the mogul is working with Nicole Paultre Bell, Sean Bell’s widow, to establish stock-based trust funds for both of their children.
Elizabeth handing Pat a coupon from Kroger for dry cleaning services at Sunshine Laundromat & Dry Cleaners.
Photo TNCP.