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The Ingham Change Initiative is tackling the challenges facing local young men of color with a new undertaking announced Jan. 19.
The Initiative, already a year in the planning stage, launched its implementation phase at 10 a.m. in the Governor’s Room at the Lansing Center.
Green collar jobs signal employment shift toward eco-friendly economy
Producer Scott Sanders always heard music between the pages of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Color Purple." Then when the story was adapted into a Steven Spielberg film, Sander’s feeling that this tale deserved a musical voice increased.
“There has been a lot of speculation going on around about me having cancer. This is true. This is something that can happen to anyone; therefore, you have yourself examined annually.”
– Sherill Pittman
To reward Barack Obama’s childhood love for Spider-Man comics, Marvel Comics has announced it will give the president-elect a “shout-out back” by featuring him in a bonus story, said Joe Quesada, Marvel’s editor-in-chief.
(BPRW) In January, Washington, D.C. will experience heavy tourism due to the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama. If your only knowledge of the D.C. area comes from watching political news coverage, there’s more to learn. An inauguration is not the only reason to visit this city, and the D.C. area has much to offer travelers of all ages and interests beyond politics.
Bullying has affected many students negatively. Unfortunately, some adults don’t take it seriously. The student in the story inside decided to fight the system.
(BPRW) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most important and prolific leaders of the Civil Rights movement. He is remembered for his message of peace and nonviolence and devoted his life to making sure that all people had equal rights.
LANSING, MI – A new exhibit juxtaposing the work of art teacher Jacquie Vaughan with those of her students at Lansing’s Shabazz Public School Academy will be displayed February 8 through April 25, 2009 at the Michigan Women’s Historical Center. A free public reception for the exhibit, entitled “Potpourri,” is scheduled for Sunday, February 8 at the historical center from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lincoln MKS – Return to Luxury