News For, By and About People
By Joe S. Black
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
Walnut St. resident, Nancy Kruger who is seeing impaired and in a wheelchair expresses concern regarding deteriorated sidewalks to City of Lansing Public Service employees, Neal Galehouse and Chris Johnston. She would like to use her chair to go to the store and to Old Town but because of damaged sidewalks she cannot without experiencing a lot of pain. Photo TNCP files.
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