Most Interesting and Influential 2005

Compiling a list of the most interesting and influential was one of the most difficult articles that I have written.   Since this is The New Citizens Press’ first time doing it, I wanted to get a couple of things out the way.  First, no one paid.  Second, no one asked.  Third, the order the individuals are in was done by picking out strips in two hats (one for the men and the other for the women.

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Small World Small Dollar

Small World Small Dollar Store is an African American business started by brothers with a long time dream of being entrepreneurs. Starting in the community where they have lived for more than 15 years, Jamarc Randall and his brother, Patrick Burnett had an opportunity to acquire the property located at 923 W. Saginaw St., in Lansing, MI.

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