Back to School: Soldier in midst of war continues education

 

 

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 

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

 

 

 

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

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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