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African culture thrives in ‘Mother of George’

Rina Risper12 years ago05 mins

By Samantha Ofole-Prince

Slow, steady and stylish are three words that best describe Andrew Dosunmu’s latest offering “Mother of George.”

For Dosunmu, a Nigeria-born director, New York is once again the city of choice. It’s where he filmed his last movie “Restless City” and it’s in Brooklyn we follow the life of Adenike (Danai Gurira), a Nigerian newlywed who resorts to drastic measures after she discovers that she’s unable to conceive a child.

Break Bread While Breaking the Ice: Fellowship Luncheon is Once Again a Success for Local Professionals

Rina Risper12 years ago011 mins

“Fellowship Fellas” started meeting for lunch and decided to invite others to their very popular fellowship luncheon Above: (Top Right) Lindsay Huddleston, Jackie Jerome Marks and Dennis McCants

Seated: James Butler III and Judge Donald Allen

TNCP photos

By Deborah M. Walker

“It’s not about me, it’s not about the founders, it’s about us,” said Jackie Jerome Marks as he addressed guests at the semi-annual fellowship luncheon.

Looking around at the sea of smiling faces it’s easy to see the comradery that the fellowship luncheon brings. A chance to network, share ideas and connect with old friends the fellowship luncheon is a hot spot for young black professionals in the Lansing area.

Apocalypse Lifestyle

Rina Risper12 years ago09 mins

Rina Risper will return in the next edition with “Excuse me are you listening?”. Her son, Gianni Risper has been writing for the paper for almost 5 years. He is a 21-year-old student at Lansing Community College.

“Apocalypse Lifestyle”

“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: POTATO SOUP

Rina Risper12 years ago03 mins

Try It!

Inside The Mind of a Sportsaholic: A Couple Of Requests

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Jimmy L. Wilson, Jr.

Football season is back! For many, this is start of what could be considered the sports fiscal year. From September to June, we immersed in football, and basketball. There is not much that we ask from people who are not as enthralled as we are during these months. However, there are a couple of requests that I would like to make on behalf of myself, and other sports fanatics. Even though you all may not be able to grant the requests, please indulge me, and see if you can work with any of them.

Nina Davuluri Is America’s Future

Rina Risper12 years ago06 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.”

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

Rina Risper12 years ago010 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.”

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

Rina Risper12 years ago07 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.

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

Rina Risper12 years ago04 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

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.

Retire Smart: KISS for the end of summer

Rina Risper12 years ago07 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!”