May 26, 2026

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96.5’s MORNING SHOW D.J. CHAR BOOGY HEADS WEST

Rina Risper02 mins

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.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Rina Risper03 mins

    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

Rina Risper02 mins

Trio performs  final show  in Vancouver B.C.

Destiny’s Child  from left to right: Michelle Williams, Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rowland

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CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY VIES FOR MICHIGAN NAACP PRESIDENCY

Rina Risper05 mins

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).

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More than $500,000 worth of supplies sent to Gulf Coast States

Rina Risper05 mins

     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.

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Peace Rally at the Capitol

Rina Risper03 mins

     LANSING, MI — On August 17th, more than 100 people gathered in front of the State Capitol to attend a candlelight vigil for peac

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LITERACY CELEBRATION PROMOTES FAMILY READING

Rina Risper09 mins

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.

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WE REMEMBER EUGENE RECORD OF THE CHI-LITES

Rina Risper04 mins

 

 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.”

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Music and dance – Great Lakes Folk Festival Music Program Has Rhythm and Roots

Rina Risper07 mins

 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.

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN IMPACTS OVER 150 INGHAM COUNTY RESIDENTS

Rina Risper02 mins

 

    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.

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