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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Student Visions of REO Town Area Displayed at Women’s Historical Center Until November 30,
LAWMAKER IN TROUBLE OVER ‘BUCKWHEAT’ QUIP: Black civil-rights veteran called offensive term by state senator
A state lawmaker in a runoff election in Louisiana called a black civil-rights veteran who had helped her campaign "Buckwheat," angering the NAACP, which urged voters to kick her out of office, reports the Associated Press.
Prosecutor Requests Attorney General Investigation
Prosecuting Attorney Stuart Dunnings III initiated a recent probe regarding the wrongful conviction of Claude McCollum with the Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox’s office. He said it was the right thing to do. Photo by Michael Jennings
"I requested the investigation because the people are entitled to have an independent review of what
happened…”
Prosecuting Attorney Stuart Dunnings III, regarding the wrongful conviction of Claude McCollum
KANYE WEST BURIES HIS MOM IN OKLAHOMA
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Rapper leaves European tour to attend services; Jay-Z, Beyonce, Anita Baker, John Legend among mourners.
EVERETT MAGNET ACADEMY FALL PLAY IS ORIGINAL STUDENT WORK
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Everett High School student, Marsheda Ewulomi directs the actors, while Assistant Director, Marilyn Buford looks on. Photo by Mark Mayes.
Nooses in Michigan?
In the last edition, Iva E. Anthony our New York correspondent wrote about how nooses are showing up all over the country and Michigan is no exception.
Adopt-A-Non-Profit
With the holidays coming, kinship care families’ budgets are stretched. The Kinship Care program at Allen Neighborhood Center needs basic supplies.
January Primary a “Post-Holiday Nightmare”?
Michigan Association of County Clerks object to the closed
primary, they say that it is too late to guarantee that some would have time to apply for, receive and return ballots. Lansing City Clerk, Chris Swope says that he is confident that his office will be prepared.