JUDGE JUDY CAUGHT IN RACISM LAWSUIT: Ex-producer says he was fired for objecting to forced rejection of black litigants

TMZ.com is reporting that a former producer on the court show "Judge Judy" says he was fired after complaining about a supervisor’s order to halt the booking of black litigants.     

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“No Home for the Holidays”. A Former Foster Youth’s Experience

“While you may not be able to open your home during the holidays to an aged-out foster youth like me, there are many ways that you can get involved to make a difference in the lives of children and youth in care. One way is to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate or CASA volunteer.” – Amanda D. Johnson

To learn more about CASA call 1-888-805-8457 for more information or visit the National CASA Association online at www.nationalcasa.org.

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Living on the Streets

"It would kill her to see me like this," continued Moore. "After all she’s been through, I can’t tell her that her baby sleeps on the sidewalk at nights." — James Moore regarding how his mother would feel if she knew he was homeless.

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News Briefs 6-24

Jackson Chamber of Commerce Celebrates it’s 6th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Diversity Breakfast, Entrepreneurs Can Now Check Name Availability onDLEG’s Corporation Website, Lansing skyline to change with removal of Ottawa Station stack, signs, 

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BMIGL Brings Happy Holidays for Hundreds

LANSING, MI — Every year for the last 13 years, Black Men Incorporated of Greater Lansing (BMIGL) has been lending a helping hand to families in Lansing with their “Take A Child Christmas Shopping” program.

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Local Church Offers Free Bowling on New Year’s

LANSING, MI —    Trinity AME church , located at  3500 W. Holmes Road is exploring an innovative New Year’s Eve event – bowling.

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NOBODY WANTS VICK’S VIRGINIA PROPERTY

A real estate developer who had purchased Michael Vick’s former dog fighting headquarters in Virginia with plans to flip it for a quick profit experienced a rude awakening on December 15 when the property failed to sell at auction.

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EVEL KNIEVEL DIES DAYS AFTER KANYE TRUCE: Daredevil passes at age 69

Legendary daredevil Evel Knievel died on November 30, 2007  just days after announcing his meeting with Kanye West that led to a settlement over the rapper’s video for "Touch the Sky."

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JIMI HENDRIX ITEMS FLY OFF AUCTION BLOCK: Christie’s sells rock memorabilia; guitar legend’s stuff gets highest bids

Jimi Hendrix memorabilia is still in hot demand, judging from a recent Christie’s auction of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia.

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James Monroe School of Health Sciences in Monroe License is Revoked

The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG) Bureau of Career Education Programs, Office of Postsecondary Services, has revoked the proprietary school license from, Joanne Benton, owner and operator of James Monroe School of Health Sciences, Inc., located in Monroe, Michigan.

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