Book Reveiw 7-17
The Pursuit of Happyness
By Chris Gardner
ISBN: 0-06-074487-1
Publisher: Amistad
Available: Bookstores everywhere
Our Journeys/ Our Stories: Portraits of Latino Achievment Part 2 of 2
Our Journeys/Our Stories: Portraits of Latino Achievement will be at the Michigan State University Museum located on West Circle Drive, East Lansing from September 16, 2008 to January 4, 2009.
Inventor Armando Rositas of Lansing holds the ”Swimming Buddy”. He believes that it will help lower water accident casualties.
The New Citizens Press Q & A: An interview with Ice Cube
Ice Cube is a Hip Hop icon, no doubt about it. Yet with more than ten albums under his belt – including new release “Raw Footage” – he has gained notoriety for doing more than just rapping. Cube made the transition from Hip Hop star to actor and film celebrity in 1991, first appearing as Darin “Doughboy” Baker in director John Singleton’s urban neighborhood drama “Boyz N The Hood”. Ice Cube has since starred in twenty-three movies, his twenty-third being current release “The Longshots”.
Vendor Spaces Available and Speakers Needed for the Disability Panel Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Bethlehem Temple
The State of Our Health : Through the Voice of Our People’s vendors will be available to provide information on health issues, life insurance, nutrition in an Exhibit Area located in the gymnasium.
Back to School: Student Raises Funds For Japan Trip
Traveling abroad is an extremely rewarding experience. It could be one of the most meaningful things that you do. As a student travels abroad is one of the most transformative experiences of their lives.
Tariq Brown has been chosen to go to Japan. Courtesy photo
Back to School: Soldier in midst of war continues education
Many young people have started college on campuses across the country. Can you imagine having a wife, 5 children and a full-time job and going to college, as well? Imagine adding being an active soldier in a war.
Open Door Ministry Gets Funding to Better Serve Homeless
LANSING, MI — The Open Door Ministry of Downtown Lansing has received two grants from the Capital Region Community Foundation to further its services to needy individuals and families.
Central United Methodist Church located across the street from the Capitol has become a haven for many of Lansing’s homeless. TNCP photo
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