October 20, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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Reggie Clemons on Death Row in Missouri: A Case of Reasonable Doubt

Rina Risper020 mins

 

 

 

 Twenty-five years ago, Darryl Burton was convicted of capital murder and armed criminal action in a St. Louis, Missouri, trial court. His conviction has all the characteristics of a wrongful conviction: “eye witness” informants, ineffective trial counsel, and an array of procedural obstacles which all combined to leave Mr. Burton trapped in a Missouri prison for 24 years. Burton is shown here with Vera Thomas, Reggie’s mother at the 3rd Anniversary of the Justice for Reggie Campaign in December of 2008. Courtesy photo

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The Sikh Indian Day Parade is Set

Rina Risper01 mins

 LANSING, MI – Sikh  (pronounced “seek”)  Indians in colorful saris, shalwar kameez’ and saffron (a deep orange color) turbans will gather at Louis Adado Park on Grand Ave., in downtown Lansing,MI, to celebrate Vaisakhi.   

 
Last year there were over 2,000 participants.  Vaisakhi is the joyous festival that celebrates the founding of the Sikh community and the first harvesting of the crops for the year in the Punjab region. 
 
The festival is on April 17, 2010.  The parade begins at 12:00 p.m. and the cultural program begins after the parade. Sikhs and visitors come from all over the country to partake in the events.     Free Indian food.  Everyone is invited.

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As I See It – Follow the Money Citizens can track money contributed to political campaigns – 9-5

Rina Risper07 mins

By Bob Robinson

During the 2008 election cycle, more than $34 million was spent lobbying Michigan legislators and supporting political candidates. That’s more special interest money than in the history of Michigan elections.

Also:  See Who’s Contributing to a Candidate’s Campaign 

 

 

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Excuse me, are you listening? 9-5

Rina Risper05 mins

Getting your financial life together is going to be very important for your future. Life insurance is important because you never know when tragedy is going to strike. 

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Communities Able to Track Percentage of Households Mailing Back 2010 Census Forms

Rina Risper03 mins

 

 
With most 2010 Census questionnaires having arrived last week by mail for 120 million households, the U.S. Census Bureau will launch new interactive Google Maps showing initial mail participation rates.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: East Lansing Chapter Hosts Founders Day Healthy Tea

Rina Risper02 mins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The members of East Lansing’s Chi Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. recently hosted 150 African American Women at its Founders’ Day Healthy Sisters Tea at the Hannah Community Center.

Healthy Tea Panel :  Bottom row (left to right): Lorraine Weatherspoon, Ph.D., Nutritionist; Lauren Hall-Tate, D.D.S., Dentist; Margaret Aguwa D.O., Family Practitioner; Alane Laws-Barker, M.D.; Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Renee Canady, Ph.D., Public Health Administrator. Top row  (left to right): Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Chi Epsilon Omega Chapter; Jevelyn Bonner, Jauron Leefers, Deana Newman, Jan Henderson, Carrie Jackson and Julia Miller.

 

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AboutThatCar.com: Ford Taurus SHO – All Season Performance

Rina Risper07 mins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had just finished a radio interview and continued to throw stuff in a bag to head here and attend the auto show. I looked out the window, saw a few flurries of snow and thought I’d better get out of Detroit then, it was supposed to snow all day.

 

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MoJo’s Table-for-Two Reviews: CLADDAGH IRISH PUB – EASTWOOD TOWNE CENTER

Rina Risper05 mins

 Michele and John Oliver are two graduate students who love food.  Welcome them by emailing your favorite restaurants to www.tncp@comcast.net

 

 

 

CLADDAGH IRISH PUB – EASTWOOD TOWNE CENTER

 
2900 Towne Center Blvd., Lansing, MI 48912
517-484-2523
Price Range: From $10.99 – $19.99 for entrees
Impeccably clean with excellent customer service
 
[Mo:] The Claddagh Irish Pub in Eastwood was an unexpected treat for me on a cold winter night. 

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Your Other 8 Hours: Bad Day? 5 Tips to Keep Your Motivation

Rina Risper07 mins

A couple of weeks ago I had a bad day. Actually, it was a terrible day. Every piece of news I got was disappointing. Did it affect me? I still have bruises from the rock I tried to hide under.

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    Working families can use free tax help to qualify for thousands in tax credits

    Rina Risper08 mins

     Low- and moderate-income Michigan families can put hundreds or even thousands of dollars back into their household budgets by making sure they use free tax-filing help to take advantage of all available credits and deductions.

     

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