Lansing Area African American Genealogy Society: Local History Abounds in Lansing

The Lansing Area African American Genealogy Society (LAAAGS) and the Fred Hart Williams Genealogy Society from Detroit took a trip to Cass County, MI in June of 2009.  They followed the Underground Railroad route that was used in the county during slavery.  The Underground Railroad  historical marker is in Vandalia, MI,  which became a city where runaway slaves settled on their way to Canada.

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News Briefs – 9-3 – Spring is Near! It’s Maple Syrup Festival time at Fenner Nature Center

 Students try their hand at the art  of collecting sap to make syrup. 

Also, “Parents still major influence on child’s decision to pursue science careers”.

 

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TNCP Most Influential and Interesting 2009 Past Honoree Pens New Book

Dee Freeman keeps herself busy.  She is  an author, poet, producer, TV host, literary advocate, public speaker and community activist.

 
Recently she found time to write a new book of poetry entitled “Poetry She Wrote III:  Love Ever Flowing”.

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TNCP Most Influential and Interesting 2009 Past Honoree Pens New Book

 Dee Freeman keeps herself busy.  She is  an author, poet, producer, TV host, literary advocate, public speaker and community activist.

 
Recently she found time to write a new book of poetry entitled “Poetry She Wrote III:  Love Ever Flowing”.

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Teen Talk: Nu Poet Collective “Changes”

 ”Changes” by Aseel Machi.  Her honest poem about change in Lansing primarily due to losses in the auto industry. Pictured is the depressing sight, where mighty factories once stood, while riding down Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.  Photo by Aseel Machi

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AboutThatCar.com: Lincoln MKT – Tough!

By Frank S. Washington

 
DETROIT, MI — Tough! Tough! Tough!
 
Although I’m sure they didn’t intend it, tough is what the T should stand for in Lincoln’s new luxury crossover, the 2010 MKT. The face of this vehicle is probably the best example yet of what Lincoln’s new mug will ultimately look like on future models.
 

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Congratulations Willard K. Walker Recipient of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award

 

“It’s not the towering sail, but the unseen wind that moves the ship”     – a Proverb

 

Former City of Lansing Human Relations and Community Services department director and State of Michigan executive, Willard Walker, is a senior policy consultant at Public Policy Associates (PPA), Incorporated, a national research and development firm.  

 
 

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News Spotlight: Want a Stress Free Life: Just Breathe!!

 What if someone told you to “breathe” your stresses away – would you believe them? There is a very powerful secret to the breath, that can help you achieve the calm, centered mind that most people are looking for.

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