News Spotlight: Opal Lee Continues Fight For Freedom a Year After Juneteenth Becomes National Holiday

Editor’s note:  Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” visited Lansing, MI on May 5, 2022, and May 6, 2022.  The…

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Mrs. Pizzo’s Workshop: Uvalde, Texas – A Special Note from Mrs. Pizzo

As a mother, educator, writer, and community leader, words rarely escape me. However, after witnessing the devastating tragedy of the…

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News Spotlight: A Michigan Historical Site – Unveiling of the Little Family Homesite and Malcolm X (Little) Marker

By Dr. Willie Davis LANSING, MI – In 1975, the original Malcolm X Homesite Historical Marker was erected at its…

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News Spotlight – “Ain’t Too Proud” Broadway Show Opens to a Packed House

EAST LANSING, MI – The Wharton Center for Performing Arts on the campus of Michigan State University is presenting “Ain’t…

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Mrs. Pizzo’s Workshop: Should I only select books at my child’s reading level?

A: No, children should enjoy books at every level if the book is interesting to them. Picture this: a table…

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Michael Williams II and his wife Felicia Williams.

Platinum Keyz Recording Studio Offers Professional Production Services For Any Skill Level

Michael Williams II and his wife Felicia Williams. Courtesy photo By Deborah M. Walker LANSING, MI — Platinum Keyz Recordings…

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