News Briefs 7-4
Looking for Pothole Pictures: Michigan contest highlights need for transportation funding and is seeking entries, DLEG Sending Notices to Prepare Builders & Contractors for New Consumer Protection Laws Taking Effect on June 1
Local & State
Lansing Jaycees Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Capitol Lawn
LANSING, MI — Spring is coming and Easter is almost here. In keeping with a longstanding community tradition, the Lansing Jaycees are gearing up for their annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Capitol Lawn on Saturday, March 22, 2008!
‘UGLY QUILT’ DAY PLANNED AT MSU MUSEUM
The sign in front of a shopping cart that only holds an “Ugly Quilt” made from scraps states: Sometimes quilts and quiltmaking are the cornerstones of projects designed to raise awareness and to directly address human rights issues. Some are single quilts made by single makers. Others are the results of projects engaging thousands in activism. For instance, the NAMES Project raises awareness of AIDS and the Ugly Quilt Project addresses of AIDS and the Ugly Quilt Project addresses the needs of the homeless in a tangible way.
Brant Johnson No Longer on 96.5 WQHH’s Airwaves
“It came as a surprise to me there was no forewarning,” said Johnson in a telephone interview.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: One Woman, One Show
Valuable Learning Experience: Bettye Thomas-Gilkey began the Black Traveling Exhibit after visiting the Charles Wright Museum in Detroit. It became her model and motivation to continue the legacy of educating others about the wealth of contributions given by Black Americans. Photo by Susan Allen
News Briefs 7-3
Lansing Dietetic Association 27th Annual Food & Fitness 5K RUN/WALK Event Benefits Greater Lansing Food Bank and Celebrates Fitness, Fun & Family
Celebrating Black History: A Cut Above, Barber on a Mission
African American businessman offers laughter, conversation and advice at an affordable price to all who seek it… but most of all he gives back to the community that he serves
Barber Shop Lessons: Mo Ogden is a making history in one of the oldest professions to provide African American males opportunity for entreprenuerism. Here Mo shows Rami Marsh his new haircut. He also offers advice on how to stay well groomed by giving the Shabazz visitors new hair brushes. Photo by Dr. Eugene Cain
A Rally for Oliver Towers Set: As Foreclosure Figures Surge
Homeless and Hurting: “I’m doing the best that I can. I’m making it day by day. In 2008, my goals are to get a job and a new guitar from White Brothers,” said Steven Morrison as he sat on a cold bench on the corner of Allegan and Washington Avenue. TNCP Photo
Rally For Affordable Housing
February 20, 2008 at 12:10 pm at Oliver Towers at the corner of Ionia St. and N. Capitol Ave. The group will then move on to the plaza at City Hall.
News Briefs 7-2
Black History Month Events at Lansing Community College, New Era Canning Company Expands Nationwide Recall Risk of botulism from additional canned vegetable products
A Story from the Heart: An Astounding Survival Story of Defying Death
Jonathan Owens II, 13, stands behind his parents at their store, Aunt Ethel’s. Jonathan made the emergency 9-1-1 call after his mother had a heart attack,and his father, Jonathan Owen, Sr. (bottom right) did CPR. Mrs. Ethel Owens holds pillow that was signed by the people who helped save her life on that fateful night. After two years, the Owens’ are finally ready to tell their story.
TNCP Photo.