Local & State
Saper Showcases Some Suess Surprises
Saper Galleries latest exhibit captures the inspiration and imagination of both children and adults alike. For many, Dr. Suess is a household name. His books hold most children’s eyes wide open with wonder and amazement while being read Oh the Places You’ll Go. This creative and colorful collection of artwork also gives us new insight to who Dr. Suess really was.
Baker College Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Health Science Building
OWOSSO, MI — Baker College is the largest private college in Michigan. The non-profit higher education institution, serving more than 36,000 students on 12 campuses and in four satellite locations, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new $6.5 million health science building on its main campus.
State, marijuana advocates prepare to work together
State to license use for patients who receive doctor approval.
THE VOICE OF POVERTY ATTRACTS 5,000
Action and collaboration are the words of the day, especially at a press availability featuring human and civil rights activist Martin Luther King III, Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, Ismael Ahmed, director of Michigan Department of Human Services (not shown), and other conference partners. Courtesy photo
The New Citizens Press teams up with J.G. Entertainment, 96.5 WQHH and others to help 100 families
Please join J.G. Entertainment, WQHH POWER 96.5, Michigan State University Residence Hall’s, Dino’s Barbershop, and The New Citizens Press in our effort to sponsor 100 underprivileged families. We will spend a $150 per family to make a difference in this holiday season.
News Brief 7-21
Poverty Summit will reduce poverty and maximize economic opportunities for all
One medical emergency, one car accident, one missed paycheck, or one layoff notice and a working class family can descend into poverty.
Because of this reality, I would like to personally invite you to join Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, Martin Luther King III and me at the Voices for Action Network 2008 Poverty Summit on Thursday, November 13 at the Cobo Center in Detroit. The summit will address reducing poverty and maximizing economic opportunities for all.
No state has been hit harder by the national economic crisis than Michigan. We have lost hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs. Our communities are dotted by thousands of foreclosed homes. And too many of our fellow citizens face the daily challenge of how they will support themselves and their families.
Shabazz Students Present the Power of Poetry
Left: Jeronte Jasper smiling while reciting the words to the children’s song “The Wheels on the Bus”. The kindergarten students were immediately engaged and began to sing along. Below: The gym was packed with students and parents.
News Brief 7-18
RESPONDING TO INJUSTICE
featuring Prosecutor
Stuart Dunnings
Sunday, September 28, 2008 (1-3pm)
Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing, 855 Grove St. East Lansing, MI 48823
In May 2008, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing and Edgewood United Church of Christ hosted an event to welcome Claude McCollum back to our community. Thank you for showing your support and sharing in the vision that our community will not tolerate injustice.