News Spotlight

   Talking about race makes us uncomfortable. Whether it’s denial, fear or simply not knowing which words to use, Americans often struggle to discuss race and racism.

Shannon Antalan (Inez, Seaweed’s little sister), Charlotte Crossley (Motormouth Maybelle, Seaweed’s mother and the host of “Negro Day” on The Corny Collins Show) and  Alan Mingo Jr. (Seaweed, who befriends Tracy Turnblad).  Tracy a teenager from Baltimore learns some dances steps from Seaweed. Photo : Chris Bennion

Shannon Antalan (Inez, Seaweed’s little sister), Charlotte Crossley (Motormouth Maybelle, Seaweed’s mother and the host of “Negro Day” on The Corny Collins Show) and  Alan Mingo Jr. (Seaweed, who befriends Tracy Turnblad).  Tracy a teenager from Baltimore learns some dances steps from Seaweed. Photo : Chris Bennion

  LANSING, MI –  In January of 2006, Mrs. Jacqueline D.  Warr (Jackie), President of the Lansing School Board will retire from her position.  She is planning on spending more time with her family and enjoying life.

Helena DuBose and the 96.5 FM (WQHH)/1180 AM (WXLA) family gathered to bid Charmaine Green (Char Boogy) farewell as she heads to her new position in Grand Rapids.

Back row from left to right:  Brant Johnson (96.5), Lisa Marshall (96.5), B-Jones (96.5), Jay Scott (96.5), B-Love (red shirt) (1180), DJ Redd (1180), Tony E. (96.5), Jay Hicks (96.5) and GiGi (96.5) (in the cream suit).
Front row from left to right:  Char-Boogy (96.5), Brooke Nobach (96.5), Joanna  Posadas (office manager), C-Styles (96.5) and Number 25 is Anthony Oliver.  The hostess of the farewell party and owner of 96.5 and 1180, Helena DuBose was not available at the time the picture was taken.

    Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated across the U.S. from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 — is timed to coincide with several important events

Trio performs  final show  in Vancouver B.C.

Destiny’s Child  from left to right: Michelle Williams, Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rowland

     LANSING, MI  – State Representative Michael C. Murphy (D-Lansing) today announced that the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus plans to make several trips to take more supplies to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

     LANSING, MI — On August 17th, more than 100 people gathered in front of the State Capitol to attend a candlelight vigil for peac

Families in the Greater Lansing area will celebrate the joy of reading with the “Share A Story” Literacy Celebration Event on Saturday, September 24, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Library of Michigan and Michigan Historical Center.