The Death of 11-year-old, Kahlil Hoard: No Police Report, No Answers
LANSING, MI — On Saturday, December 15, 2007, Kahlil Hoard was shopping for gifts for his siblings, mother and grandmother for Christmas with 50 other young boys.
A Daughter’s Love Continues to Shine After Tragedy
LANSING, MI — When Michelle Miles heard about 11-year-old Kahlil Hoard being seriously wounded when he was hit by a car on December 18, 2007, it struck a nerve, which was still raw from the death of own daughter, 13-year-old Jasmine Starr Miles. It seemed like yesterday that Jasmine had been tragically killed by an automobile on her way home from school on May 13, 2003.
Do Our Streets Need To Go On Road Diet?
From 2000-2006, 653 people have been hit while walking or bicycling in Lansing. The number averages to 120 people each year and 1 person every 3 days. 13 people have died.
2006 Most Interesting And Influential Update: Calvin Jones
LANSING, MI — As a continuation of our commitment to keep you updated on our “Most Interesting and Most Influential, we are featuring Calvin Jones, who was featured in our 2006 edition.
Diversity Summit is criticized for lack of diversity
EAST LANSING, MI — A gathering of statewide community leaders to discuss diversity and inclusion had many participants concerned about the event’s apparent exclusion of certain groups.
Plain Talk 7-6
The day that I wrote this article was my daughter’s birthday. April 4th was a cold and rainy day.
Nu Resolution 7-6
New Resolution #30: Self-destruction: we’re headed for self-destruction! Self-destruction!
Excuse me are you listening? 7-6
I want to share with you why we do the types of stories that we do.
I’ve finally come to terms with the fact that I’m a journalist. I thought since I didn’t go to school for journalism, I wasn’t a journalist. It’s sometimes hard when you work alone to get a grasp on what your role is and what you’re doing.