Local & State

LANSING, MI — The 4th Annual Pastor’s United Humanitarian Scholarship was held on October 1, 2006 at Grace Tabernacle Church located at 1819 West Willow.

LANSING, MI — Randy Hannan, Lansing Mayor Virgil Bernero’s deputy chief of staff, has returned to his position.

Governor Jennifer Granholm stops for a picture with one of the march supporters.

LANSING, MI —  On September 16, 2006, thousands of diverse people from all over Michigan marched to the state capital building to support affirmative action in a rally/march organized by One United Michigan, the NAACP and other civil rights organizations.

LANSING, MI —   Some students who attend Lansing’s Boys & Girls Club were treated to the play “IF THE SHOE FITS”  by Marlene Shelton at the Boarshead Theater.

LANSING, MI — Randy Hannan, Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero’s deputy chief of staff, was arrested by Lansing police officers on Thursday, September 21, 2006, for  driving while intoxicated.

Ingham County is one of eleven counties to receive funds to counteract the alarming differences between black and white infant mortality rates.

LANSING, MI —  Mounds of dirt and orange and white barrels have taken over Michigan Avenue and its sidewalks.  Affixed to the front of bar and restaurant 621, located at 621 E. Michigan Avenue,  hangs a banner…

More than 2,000 job seekers are expected to turn out to meet with employers, interview for jobs and network at the Capital Area Michigan Works!’ Fall Job Expo 2006. 

Lest We Forget: The Triumph Over Slavery" is an internationally touring exhibition at the Michigan State University Museum that offers an inspiring look at the cultural, political, economic, and social practices enslaved Africans developed while enduring the dehumanizing conditions of slavery.