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Arab Rappers in Solidarity With Uprisings in Middle East & North Africa

Rina Risper14 years ago018 mins

By Aisha Fukushima,

New America Media

Many prominent Arab hip-hop artists inspired by uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have released music in solidarity with protesters in the region. Though the messages of these new songs are not necessarily new to Arab hip-hop, the urgency and relevance of this new music has gained these artists increasing international attention.

“Color Purple” Reviews

Rina Risper14 years ago09 mins

By TNCP Staff

At “The New Citizens Press”, we love theatre and the arts. This is the year for those who have not experienced being creative to do so. All of the “creatives” in Michigan, I advise you to do something different. Go to a play or an outdoor event. Do something that you have not done before. As our motto states “ changing the mindset in the ‘nu’ millennium”.

News Spotlight: Producer will give free lecture for Lansing youth Peter Sklar comes to scout talent and give show business advice to aspiring artists

Rina Risper14 years ago02 mins

Peter Sklar, Broadway producer and Hollywood talent scout, will come to Spartan Dance Center in East Lansing on Sunday, May 1st at 2:00 p.m. to give local youth a free lecture on beginning a career in performing arts in his series titled, “Earning a Living in the Arts.”

News Spotlight: Handle Easter Eggs Properly to Assure a Safe Holiday

Rina Risper14 years ago04 mins

Coloring Easter eggs and hosting Easter egg hunts are fun holiday traditions for many Michigan families. The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) reminds consumers to take some simple steps this Easter to ensure safe egg handling and minimize food safety risks.

Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul: CARAMEL APPLE PIE

Rina Risper14 years ago02 mins

Home cooking for a new generation. Easy and elegant recipes from the heart and soul created for today’s family.

Rarin’ to Get Planting? Here’s What You Can Do Now

Rina Risper14 years ago06 mins

By Sean Conway

Cultivating Life

Tribune Media Services

This time of year, a quick trip to your local garden center is the perfect way to get a case of spring fever.

Increase Your Style and Swag This Summer

Rina Risper14 years ago05 mins

R& B singer, Trey Songz will be performing at Common Ground Festival in Lansing, Michigan from Monday, July 11, 2011 at Lansing’s Adado Riverfront Park. www.commongroundfest.com

By Quassan Castro

Usher, Jay Z, T.I., Pdiddy, Trey Songz and Denzel Washington all have that perfect style and swagger. Swagger is a persons’ style that encompasses the way they walk, talk, and dress. When you have swagger there is a sense of self-awareness and confidence that draw people to you like a magnet.

Naturally Savvy: Fasting Has Many Benefits for the Body

Rina Risper14 years ago07 mins

By Rachel Hynd

Naturally Savvy

What is fasting and can it be beneficial? Many of us know it as a protocol the doctor prescribes before blood testing. For others, it may mean giving up a favorite food for a period of time or not eating food at certain times of the day or year out of respect for various religious holidays.

Mother Flippin’: One Funny Mother – Killing Cacti

Rina Risper14 years ago05 mins

By Tashmica Torok

I will be the first to admit that when it comes to the fine art of house wivery, I kind of suck.

Yes, I am aware that my vocabulary should provide me another way to describe that but this word choice is pretty accurate.

News Spotlight: Lugnuts stave off Silver Hawks, 9-8

Rina Risper14 years ago03 mins

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Marcus Knecht went 2-for-4 with three RBIs including a crucial broken-bat two-run single, helping the Lansing Lugnuts (1-1) hold off the South Bend Silver Hawks (1-4), 9-8, on Monday night at The Cove.