Play Review – A Voice of Good Hope
Author and Director Kristine Thatcher celebrates the life and spirit of Barbara Jordan, the First African American woman from the Deep South elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in this cross-cultural play.
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Sankofa Shule’s New Leader and Board Shares Vision for the School
The new leader of Sankofa Shule, Theo Overton, surrounded by students, brings expertise and passion for teaching and reaching
students.
“The strong leadership that Theo brings to the school will help to bring it back to its initial
foundation of academic excellence,” says
Murray Edwards,
Sankofa board president.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren?
You’re not alone: Above: (L) Three generations: Cheirie Watts, O’tia Jenkins and Francine Watts, who is sitting next to Judy Harrison.
Below: Margaret McLouth and her grandson, Charles “Chuck” McLouth. They all participate in a local kinship care support group. TNCP Photos.
Exclusive Interview with TNCP: The Champ Cena Is Still Here
On Sunday April 1, World Wrestling Entertainment presents WrestleMania 23; live from Ford Field in Detroit, Mi. At the event WWE Champion John Cena will defend his championship against Shawn Michaels. A three-time champion and former body builder, Cena is experienced, in shape, and ready for what many wrestling analysts say will be his biggest challenge to date. The Champ is still here, but first he has to stand up to our interview questions.
LANSING WELCOMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR E. LYNN HARRIS
Spring Author Series
E. Lynn Harris
FREE tickets are available at these CADL locations:
Main Library and South Lansing. You may also request tickets by calling 517-367-6348. There will be a presentation and book signing at the Lansing Center Ballroom.
The War in Afghanistan – TIP OF THE SPEAR
Michigan Army National Guard Maj. Shawn Harris and Sgt. Maj. David Marshall observe firing on an M-203 grenade launcher range at Camp Grayling, MI as part of training for a deployment to Afghanistan to serve with an Embedded Training Team to train the Afghan National Army on September 20, 2006. The ETT has the mission to train the Afghan Nation Army in U.S. doctrine and tactics to enable the ANA to take over military operations in Afghanistan from U.S. and NATO forces. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Wilson Tang
Students Discover Business Opportunities in Old Town
Listen & Learn: Students from Shabazz Academy listen intently as Dennis Pace talks about his experiences as a business owner. Pace and Partners employee, Roni Rucker-Waters, who was recently a contributing writer to The Greater Lansing Business Monthly looks on.
Exploring future job opportunities: 26 young men from Shabazz Academy visited businesses in Old Town.
Left: Savon Hicks and Calvin Dennis examine a to scale model of an expansion job at Swanson Design Concepts.
Right: Rick Preuss and Dr. Eugene Cain explain the rules while in Press Pets. Dr. Cain also told the students that Preuss provides the fish for the fish tank at their school. TNCP Photos.
Celebrating Women’s History Month in March
Visit The Michigan Women’s Historical Center & Hall of Fame
CCCAN YOU SEE THE VISION???
Local community leaders create a network to tackle the issues that plague the community.
Save the Date!!!
What: A Town Hall Forum
When: March 31, 2007- 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Where: Trinity African American Methodist Episcopal Church, 3500 West Holmes Road, Lansing, MI 48911.
Who: There will be a panel of experts to answer your questions. If can not be done there
Everyone is welcome. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of a society that is beyond the color of a person’s skin and not to discriminate based on differences but to embrace them as a part of your learning process.Everyone is invited.
For more information contact Rev. Nathan A. Dixon at 517-525-3110 or Rina Risper at 517-372-8466.
LANSING NAACP DENIES MEMBERSHIP TO AN YPSILANTI MAN
LANSING, MI – In my business, sifting through e-mails can be a chore. When The New Citizens Press received an email entitled: "What do you think?” It investigated the claims made by Attorney Ray Mullins from Ypsilanti, MI.