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Michigan Health and Hospitals Association official: ‘We are troubled because this action doesn’t seem to fit with the idea of good public and fiscal policy.’

Health and Haircuts:  A Perfect Match-  Simir Kur and Jennifer Elizondo talk to Dino Horton, owner of Dino’s Barber Studio and Johnny Colon about health issues.  TNCP Photo

LANSING, MI —  The African-American barbershop has long been a place where men could gather without fear of retribution since before the Civil Rights era.  It has always served as a place where men could comfortably talk about politics, life, education and their issues – including health.
 

Buying Topic: What are green cars, and what’s right for me?

Deon Joseph has gone from being overwhelmed by the conditions in the Skid Row district to thoroughly engaged with the community as senior lead officer in LAPD’s Central Area.

LANSING, MI —  A collaborative group of policy leaders gathered at Lansing Community College to speak to an audience of policy leaders and decision makers.  They presented their stories on navigating the educational process and multitude of challenges they have faced staying in school.  This is Part I of II.  The students share their stories in this edition and in Part II, we will talk to the policymakers about the event and their views.

Left to Right: Students Sharon Wheeler, Ky-Wane Jelks, Jordan Kamins, Jesus Bonilla, Raymond JaJou and Gabriell Jennings spoke at a recent public policy event and Lansing Community College  High School Diploma Completion Initiative Director, Tracey Taylor.  TNCP Photo

LANSING, MI — Imagine life without a plumber.  Good plumbing is vital to a healthy life.  Clean drinking water, a hot bath or proper irrigation for crops wouldn’t occur without good plumbers. 

  *Former Secretary of State and avid football fan Condoleezza Rice received numerous standing ovations recently while speaking at an event during a meeting of NFL owners.

Weusi Olusola fought for peace in communities.  He survived a drive by shooting and was the outspoken leader of the Pioneers for Peace.  He recently died of cancer.  Courtesy photo.