August 20, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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It Takes a Village to Raise a Garden

Rina Risper06 mins

Left:  Village Summit is a located at 119 East Barnes in Lansing , MI. They focus on unity and bringing together people in their community while being inclusive of others as well. Community participation is a main objective at the Village Summit. They teach children that it may take one person to dream but it takes the entire village to make one’s dream a reality. 
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Massive Explosions Disrupt Marathon Celebrations by Kenyans and Ethiopians in Boston

Rina Risper012 mins

 
 
 
By Harrison Maina and Moses Mathenge, AjabuAfrica.com 
 
BOSTON, MA– The increasingly popular Boston marathon celebrations by the Kenyan community in the Boston region were abruptly thrown into disarray today.

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Movie Review: Jurnee Smollett-Bell: Tyler Perry’s latest Leading Lady

Rina Risper07 mins

Tyler Perry’s “Temptation” releases in theaters April 29 with Jurmee Smollett-Bell also starring Lance Gross, Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Williams, Robbie Jones and Brandy Norwood. 

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Welcome to Lansing Rev. Dr. Patricia Coleman-Burns

Rina Risper07 mins

Rev. Dr. Patricia Coleman-Burns

LANSING, MI — A “First Lady Celebration” was held for Rev. Dr. Patricia Coleman-Burns.  She is the wife of Rev. John H. Burns, II, pastor of St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, located on 522 West Maple St.  She  is also an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Black Studies at the University of Michigan.

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Excuse me, are you listening? 12-7

Rina Risper06 mins

Dear Readers,
 
I love the cliche, “Your future starts now”.  Of course every minute that passes by is your future.  We invest in our future with every breath we take.  Sure economic security is going to be paramount as we deal with words like “sequester”, “foreclosure” or “downsizing”.

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Volunteering: It’s Right for Everyone

Rina Risper06 mins

By Rick Garcia
 
One Saturday morning, my 14-year old daughter asked me to help her sew and stuff over 50 “Care Bears” at our dining table. I asked her what they were for. She explained that her school’s service club was making these dolls for little children who are diagnosed with cancer at a Children’s Hospital. “That’s a great volunteer project,” I said to her.

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Your Other 8 Hours: How to Boost Your Reputation and Build an Audience Online

Rina Risper09 mins

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services
 
Ever since Eve told Adam, “This apple’s amazing! You’ve got to try it!” word-of-mouth has been the best form of marketing. And yet, until the advent of social media, word-of-mouth marketing on a large scale hasn’t existed. In the age of Facebook, Twitter and Web 2.0, it’s a whole different story.

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Interpersonal Edge: Do you dare tell the truth at work?

Rina Risper06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
Q. I’ve noticed a lot of people in my workplace seem to play it fast and loose with the truth. They often cover up their mistakes and play up their strengths. My coworker says this is marketing, I think it is lying. Who is right?

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