August 20, 2025

The New Citizens Press

News For, By and About People

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Nina Davuluri Is America’s Future

Rina Risper06 mins

Nina Davuluri 
was crowned Miss America and made history as 
the first 
Indian-American to hold the title.
 
Photo courtesy of 
Miss America

 
By Andrew Lam
New America Media
 
Nina Davuluri is the first Indian American to hold the title of Miss America. It should be something for all Americans to celebrate. Alas, it’s a victory marred by waves of racist backlash in social media. Davuluri is called a “terrorist,” and derogatory references to convenience stores – “Miss 7-Eleven” – and Muslims are mentioned. But the biggest complaint? Miss America should be more “American.”

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MICHIGAN LEGAL HELP ASSISTS MORE THAN 200,000 SELF-REPRESENTED PEOPLE IN ITS FIRST YEAR

Rina Risper010 mins

 MichiganLegalHelp.org launched on August 17, 2012 and initial estimates  were expected around 3,000 visits per week to the legal information website. According to Michigan Legal Help Project Manager Angela Tripp, “This estimate proved too conservative. Starting in January, there were over 5,000 visits per week, and that grew to over 6,000 per week by July. We are very gratified that so many people have turned to the website for help.”

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Impending Cuts to Anti-Poverty Food Program Will Cost Michigan $183 million and Bring Greater Food Insecurity to Families and Children

Rina Risper07 mins

By Marissa Zamudio
 
On November 1, 2013, the temporary boost to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is due to expire, taking a slice out of the food budgets of families, especially, low income families with children. In Michigan, one in six people receive SNAP benefits and will be affected. Such a cut is likely to result in an increase of families with children going hungry – what policy experts call “food insecurity.” Food insecurity is identified as “the lack of consistent access to adequate food” in a May 2013 report titled “Food Insecurity in Households with Children” from the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.   

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The Kid’s Doctor: Wound adhesive reduces the need for stitches

Rina Risper04 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
 
  I was just heading out to grab some lunch when a patient of mine, who happens to have three young sons (brings back memories!) walked in with her youngest, who’d been jumping on the bed and bumped his head.

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Retire Smart: KISS for the end of summer

Rina Risper07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
  It’s the end of summer, and if you’re like most people, just about the last thing you want to deal with is your money. But I have great news – it’s time to employ the KISS method of financial management … you know, KISS: K-I-S-S or “Keep it Simple, Stupid!”

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Interpersonal Edge: Flying off handle won’t create change

Rina Risper07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
  Q. I am one that flies off the handle and there is a big reason I do. I’m interrupted so much that when I am trying to speak, if someone doesn’t interrupt me, I actually stutter. I’ve spoken up and it still happens. Any suggestions? I’m starting to hate my fellow human beings! 

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Aboutthatcar.com: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550

Rina Risper07 mins

By Frank S. Washington
 
DETROIT,  MI — The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is longer, wider, yet lighter than the model it replaced.
The new dimensions are not earth shattering but a couple of inches more in width and in length made a big difference in the two-seat roadster.
 

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 Hispanic Heritage Month to Laud Latinos Statewide

Rina Risper07 mins

By Rick Garcia
 
 
National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th through October  15th -, celebrations, lectures and festivities will be taking place throughout the State from Church halls to city halls or from elementary classrooms to public libraries.  Topics range from the historical civil rights movement of Cesar Chavez to the economic impact and contribution of Latinos from the State’s robust agri-business and entrepreneurial sector.

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Your Other 8 Hours: Stop feeling intimidated: How to instantly boost your confidence in 2 minutes

Rina Risper08 mins

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services
 
Are you ever in a professional or personal setting where you feel intimidated, unsure of your abilities, nervous, awkward or downright scared? No more. What would your life look like if you had more confidence and felt more powerful? Would you perform better at work, during a job interview or while giving a presentation?

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MEN’S CONFERENCE PLANNED FOR GREATER LANSING

Rina Risper07 mins

Greater Lansing Clergy Forum led by Dr. Melvin T. Jones Pastor of Union Missionary Baptist Church including 25 additional Lansing area churches and ministries is hosting the Men’s Summit. 

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