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Let’s Not Forget That February Is Black History Month!
February 1 was the signal that a new month began. That meant that it was time to pay rent, balance my budget, turn the page of my calendar, and organize my schedule for the new month’s activities. But there was one thing that I almost forgot. February is Black history month; so I decided to reflect on some of the contributions that African Americans made to society.
Local Accountant Provides Assistance During the Most “Taxing” Time of Year
LANSING, MI — At a time when most small businesses are struggling for answers to keep afloat in this recessionary economy, C.L. Moore & Associates, P.C. Lansing’s only African-American full-time Certified Public Accounting firm, is thriving! The firms managing partner, Charles L. Moore, is enthusiastic, optimistic, and leads a staff of 3 full-time accountants and Executive Assistant, with passion and vision. Moore knows were he is going and has strategically placed his firm in the growing segment of accounting, called Management C onsulting.
The Fight Against Slavery in the New Global Economy
LANSING, MI — Some may have been shocked by the devastation of the tsunami in Thailand but were dumfounded when reports of human traffickers preying on the children l
Is Black History Month Broken’?
African American scholars discuss the shortcomings of — and continuing need for — Black History Month.
FOXX, FREEMAN, ROCK RULE THE OSCARS: Wrap-up features backstage quotes from winners; Rock’s highlights.
Jamie Foxx accepts the Academy Award for Best Actor from Oscar winner Charlize Theron during the 77th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 27, 2005. HO/AMPAS
Lansing, MI, native helps to keep Corps’ secrets safe
Lance Cpl. Joshua A. Sinclair, a Lansing, Mich. native and Marine Air Ground Task Force planner for 2d Marine Division stands by the 2d Marine Division sign in his office. Sinclair, spends many hours in his office making sure the division has the correct people and equipment to deploy. Photo by: Cpl. Adam C. Schnell
The Pulse of Entertainment 4-3
RAHSAAN PATTERSON STARTS PROMOTION OF HIS AFTER HOURS RELEASE AT WARNER THEATER IN WASHINGTON, DC , CASH MONEY HOT PRODUCER, MANNIE FRESH, RELEASES HIS SOLO DEBUT ON UNIVERSAL MOTOWN RECORDS,
Women’s Organization to Celebrate 23rd Annual Founders’ Awards Brunch
LANSING, MI — On Saturday, April 16, 2005, The Greater Lansing Area Club, Inc. of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. (NANBPWC) will pay honor to several Lansing area residents who have impacted the community in a positive way at its 23rd Annual Founders’ Awards Brunch.