Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated across the U.S. from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 — is timed to coincide with several important events
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DESTINY’S CHILD BIDS FAREWELL
Trio performs final show in Vancouver B.C.
Destiny’s Child from left to right: Michelle Williams, Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rowland
CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY VIES FOR MICHIGAN NAACP PRESIDENCY
YPSILANTI, MI – Raymond G. Mullins, Esq. has been aggressively fighting for his clients for the last 31 years. Attorney Mullins has decided to expand his fight by running for presidency of the Michigan State Conference for the Advancement of Colored People (Michigan NAACP).
More than $500,000 worth of supplies sent to Gulf Coast States
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.
Peace Rally at the Capitol
LANSING, MI — On August 17th, more than 100 people gathered in front of the State Capitol to attend a candlelight vigil for peac
LITERACY CELEBRATION PROMOTES FAMILY READING
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.
WE REMEMBER EUGENE RECORD OF THE CHI-LITES
Eugene Record, leader of the 1970’s vocal group the Chi-Lites, died Friday in Chicago at his daughter’s south suburban home following a long battle with cancer. He was 64
Singer co-wrote such classics as “Have You Seen Her?” and “Oh Girl.”
Music and dance – Great Lakes Folk Festival Music Program Has Rhythm and Roots
EAST LANSING, MI — From Alaska across to Georgia, and Japan by way of Canada, musical artists converge in East Lansing for the 2005 Great Lakes Folk Festival, Aug. 12-14.
The Michigan State University Museum presents the annual event celebrating culture, tradition and community. Music and dance stages – sponsored by the City of East Lansing – feature rhythms, sounds, stories and spectacular musicianship over the three-day festival.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN IMPACTS OVER 150 INGHAM COUNTY RESIDENTS
E. LANSING, MI — Leroy Hunt was at Holden Hall on Michigan State University’s campus at 8:30 am waiting for the free unused food, laundry detergent and other items that students returning home for summer vacation donated to the Make a Difference Foundation’s food program.
Michigan Literary Group to Host 1st Annual Awards Banquet & Writers Conference this Summer in Metro Detroit
DETROIT, MI –The Metro Detroit Literary Collective in conjunction with the Essence of Motown Writers Alliance will host the 1st Annual Literary Entrepreneur Awards Banquet and Writers Conference this August in Detroit for educational networking and to recognize the achievements of self publishers in the literary industry.