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March is Women’s History Month The Changing Faces in Medicine

Angenette Purcell (middle) is surrounded by her loving and supportive family. She is a second year medical student at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. A mother with a strong determination, is set on fulfilling a lifetime goal to become a physician. Courtesy photo
The Women of the World Poets Set to Perform at Lansing Community College

LANSING, MI — Lansing Community College and Rina Risper of the Nu Poet Collective bring Detroit’s Women of the World Poets to Lansing on March 5, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Cafeteria in the Arts & Science Bldg.
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The New Face of Homelessness: The Small Town Guy

LANSING, MI — I am a small town guy who comes from a middle class background. Often times people think I’m a college student, not the stereotype of what homelessness conjures up. In fact, I found myself homeless two years ago.
FALLOUT CONTINUES OVER LEAKED RIHANNA PHOTO: LAPD investigating; singer’s dad blames cops

The father of pop star Rihanna is blaming the Los Angeles Police Department for the leak of a photo showing his daughter’s battered and bruised face following a domestic dispute with Chris Brown.
News Brief 8-3
Bravo’s Top Chef Pays a Visit to Capital Area District Library Stephanie Izard dishes
about hit show.
How to: Have an Earth-friendly wedding

KANSAS CITY, MO — Something old, something new, something borrowed, something green?
JHON LEGEND WANTS CELEBS TO STIFFARM NY POST
Singer’s open letter condemns chimp cartoon; urges entertainers to stop granting them interviews
Black History: Redefined in 2009: Part 1
LANSING, MI — The Michigan Senate passed legislation recently that will encourage public schools at the middle and high school levels to focus on the advanced kingdoms of Pre-colonial Africa during world history instruction, instead of the most primitive Africans who did not represent the continent.
Above: Charles Six, President, Ending Stereotypes for America; Representative Mike Nofs (R-Battle Creek) and former Representative Brenda Clack (D-Flint). Courtesy photo
Black History: Redefined in 2009: Part 2

Another Defining Black History Moment – Pittsburgh Steelers’ NFL Super Bowl Championship – African American Head Coach, Youngest Ever, and MVP Takes Top Honors –

Chevy Traverse – Doggone Good