CIVIL RIGHTS ICON ROSA PARKS HAS DIED
When She Sat Down, A Whole Race Stood Up For its Rights
The woman known as the “Mother of The Civil Rights Movement,” Rosa Parks, has died. She passed away of natural causes at her home in Detroit. She was 92.
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Bureau Members Lend a Hand to Help Katrina Evacuees
LANSING, MI – When hurricane Katrina survivors, holding onto hope and the few things they could salvage, began searching for higher ground and a new beginning, Greater Lansing was there to lend support.
EXTREME MAKEOVER – NBA EDITION
Stern announces new dress code and ‘NBA Cares’ charity initiative.
WE REMEMBER RONNIE SUJAK-SMITH
EAST LANSING, MI — Ronnie Sujak Smith age 35, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at home after a long battle with breast cancer.
CIVIL RIGHTS: ’50 Years is Not a Long Time’
Oct. 21, 2005 — Montgomery, Ala., the so-called birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement, struggles to reconcile its past on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Thanksgiving Dinner and Health Summit Huge Success
Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson thanking her biggest supporter at Westminister Presbyterian Church. There was a thunder of appreciation from the audience. TNCP Photo.
Blackface Costumes Spark Dialogue
A Halloween costume contest at an off-campus college hangout ended with several Stetson University students capturing first place — and a visit to the dean of students.
Volunteers Needed for Victim Advocate Program
LANSING, MI — The Lansing Police Department is currently seeking volunteers for the Victim Advocate Program. Volunteers are utilized at the request of the Lansing Police Officers and Firefighters for many situations.
Mayor-elect Virg Bernero Announces Transition Team Task Force Chairs and Vice Chairs
LANSING, MI – Mayor-elect Virg Bernero announced a diverse group of twelve community leaders who will serve as the Chairs and Vice Chairs of his Transition Team Task Forces. The Task Forces will lead a community dialogue on the challenges and opportunities that face Lansing in the areas of economic development and job creation, education, neighborhoods, arts and culture, public safety, youth development and the environment.
Group Has “Higher Expectations” For Discount Giant Wal-Mart
Douglas Rademacher, Vice President, UAW, holding up his sign reminding onlookers to check the tags to see if it says “Made in th USA”. Rademacher said, “Fore every $30.00 spent on a foreign product, we lose one hour of American labor.” TNCP Photo.