AFTER KATRINA: HOW TO TALK ABOUT RACE
Talking about race makes us uncomfortable. Whether it’s denial, fear or simply not knowing which words to use, Americans often struggle to discuss race and racism.
Young Musicians Aim to Help Katrina Victims
“Katrina” song by 8 and 6-year-old hip-hop duo Romel & Noel aims to help victims, including their grandmother.
IT’S TIME TO LET YOUR HAIR DOWN AT THE WHARTON
Shannon Antalan (Inez, Seaweed’s little sister), Charlotte Crossley (Motormouth Maybelle, Seaweed’s mother and the host of “Negro Day” on The Corny Collins Show) and Alan Mingo Jr. (Seaweed, who befriends Tracy Turnblad). Tracy a teenager from Baltimore learns some dances steps from Seaweed. Photo : Chris Bennion
IT’S TIME TO LET YOUR HAIR DOWN AT THE WHARTON
Shannon Antalan (Inez, Seaweed’s little sister), Charlotte Crossley (Motormouth Maybelle, Seaweed’s mother and the host of “Negro Day” on The Corny Collins Show) and Alan Mingo Jr. (Seaweed, who befriends Tracy Turnblad). Tracy a teenager from Baltimore learns some dances steps from Seaweed. Photo : Chris Bennion
ACORN RALLIES FOR SAFER SIDEWALKS FOR WALNUT RESIDENT
Walnut St. resident, Nancy Kruger who is seeing impaired and in a wheelchair expresses concern regarding deteriorated sidewalks to City of Lansing Public Service employees, Neal Galehouse and Chris Johnston. She would like to use her chair to go to the store and to Old Town but because of damaged sidewalks she cannot without experiencing a lot of pain. Photo TNCP files.
Plain Talk 4-18
I have much to say this week.. Herein lies just my personal reflections. I have been trying to put everything in its proper perspective for several weeks.
Excuse Me… 4-18
As I sit and write this article, I am in the middle of a two-week vacation from my job.
Do You Have an Opinion? 4-18
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