World AIDS Day is on December 1st.  It's an important day of commemoration throughout the world to remember those who have died, to pray for those still suffering, and to come together in solidarity to fight the greatest humanitarian crisis in the world today.

Action and collaboration are the words of the day, especially at a press availability featuring human and civil rights activist Martin Luther King III, Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, Ismael Ahmed, director of Michigan Department of Human Services (not shown), and other conference partners. Courtesy photo

Please join J.G. Entertainment, WQHH POWER 96.5, Michigan State University Residence Hall's, Dino’s Barbershop, and The New Citizens Press in our effort to sponsor 100 underprivileged families. We will spend a $150 per family to make a difference in this holiday season.

After a string of erratic behavior over the past several weeks, including a Nov. 4 no-show on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and an arrest in New York on weapons charges, the comic had run-ins with both city and county law enforcement in Sumter – resulting in an alleged mental evaluation for a possible hospital commitment, at the urging of local family members, the Web site reported.

The Best Time to Quit Smoking is Now

November 4, 2008 will be a day that the nation and the world will remember forever. All of those who voted got to say they made history by voting in the nation's most controversial election. But what most people won't be able to say is that they worked the polls.  Most voters can't say that they were a part of the process to help get the President into the White House, like many of the people who worked the polls to make sure that the process went as smoothly as possible.

Holiday shopping is about to begin. As I read the stories in this edition,especially the one about the Nyaka School, I begin to cringe at the thought of overspending this Christmas.

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Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa
Studio:     Dreamworks Animation Plot:     A botched rescue attempt strands several animals in the middle of the African desert.
Cast:     Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer, Sherri Shepherd, Bernie Mac, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric The Entertainer
Rating:     PG
Bottom Line:     **1/2

Love Matters
By Delilah
ISBN:  0-373-89200-4
Publisher:  Harlequin
Available:  Bookstores everywhere
 

FARMINGTON, PA., – Southwestern Pennsylvania is a great place for a test drive. It’s got steep rolling hills, well paved two lane highways, plenty of curves and, with fall leaves changing color, it was about as scenic as a postcard.

Still reeling from the murders of her mother, brother and nephew, Jennifer Hudson says she wants to use the tragedy to speak out against crime and gun violence in the urban community.

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Bill Zwecker reported Tuesday of Hudson's plans to "use the newly formed foundation she established with her sister Julia to try to reduce the daily killings in inner-city communities across the nation."     

Poverty Summit will reduce poverty and maximize economic opportunities for all
One medical emergency, one car accident, one missed paycheck, or one layoff notice and a working class family can descend into poverty. 

Because of this reality, I would like to personally invite you to join Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, Martin Luther King III and me at the Voices for Action Network 2008 Poverty Summit on Thursday, November 13 at the Cobo Center in Detroit.  The summit will address reducing poverty and maximizing economic opportunities for all.

No state has been hit harder by the national economic crisis than Michigan. We have lost hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs. Our communities are dotted by thousands of foreclosed homes. And too many of our fellow citizens face the daily challenge of how they will support themselves and their families.

New Auto Review Column... AboutThatCar.com

 AboutThatCar.com is dedicated to providing information about cars and light trucks to African-American consumers who are actively in the process of purchasing a vehicle, who aspire to own a vehicle, or who simply have a love affair with the automobile. In addition, the Web site provides information about automotive financing, automotive insurance rates and information about automotive safety.

Frank Washington has been writing about the U.S. automotive industry since 1988. He has won several awards for news gathering and automotive journalism.

Dear Readers,

       A new President will be in the White House.  It’s interesting to me that even in my short lifetime. I’ve seen so many things happen that show the world is changing for the better.

TNCP has been receiving telephone calls about the cancellation of the Tom Joyner Morning Show previously on WQHH 96.5 (FM).

E.J.  who works for WQHH 96.5 as a D.J. indicated some time ago that the radio station was looking to improve their ratings. E.J. who has worked at an Atlanta, GA  radio station said that it's his experience that ratings will improve when moved  from the Tom Joyner Show to the  Rickey Smiley Show.  The switch was also based on the demographics and the younger listeners of the radio station.

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Not Black President Obama, Just President Obama

President-elect Barack Obama never made race an issue in his presidential bid. Perhaps that's why he earned the endorsements of the likes of Colin Powell and Hollywood celebrities, and won over the media, writes NAM contributor Earl Ofari Hutchinson.

My Stroke of Insight
By Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
ISBN:  978-0-670-02074-4
Publisher:  Viking
Available:  Bookstores everywhere
 

Studio:     Walt Disney Pictures
Plot:     Two seniors in high school struggle with the idea of being separated as college approaches.
Cast:     Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Olesya Rulin
Rating:     PG-13
Bottom Line:     **1/2

According to Black PR Wire, due to the overwhelming number of overweight and obese African Americans, Many African American women hope to achieve the quest for health and fitness this New Years. According to the American Obesity Association, African American women have the highest prevalence of overweight (78%) and obese (50.8%) individuals in the United States. The factors that contribute to this startling statistic are socioeconomic factors, cultural expectations and lack of diets and adequate exercise. African American women have become accepting of having larger body sizes and tend to practice unhealthy eating and exercising behaviors. While regular exercise is not a part of the lifestyle for many African American women there are alternates that can be done besides joining a gym or spending long hours lifting weights and working out. Below is a list of items that if followed carefully will promote health, prevent disease, prolong life expectancy and provide you with the gift of fitness for the New Year.

COLUMBUS, OH -- If you've applied for a business loan in the last six months, its a strong possibility that you were denied - even if you have good credit. This is because the current economic times have forced banks to be super cautious towards all loan applicants, even if you appear to be responsible.

President Bush Discusses Presidential Election

Growing Doubts About McCain's Judgment, Age and Campaign Conduct

Section 1: The Obama-McCain Matchup

Barack Obama leads John McCain not only in overall support but also in the intensity of his support. A sizable plurality of 45% says they are voting for Obama and that there is no chance they will vote for McCain. McCain’s “certain” support is much smaller: just 32% are certain to vote for him. Similarly, 36% say they strongly back Obama, while just 21% strongly support McCain.

Left - CTBA short for Cuatro Torres Business Area (Spanish for Four Towers Business Area) is a business park currently under construction located in the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid (Spain), on the former Ciudad Deportiva of Real Madrid. The area will contain the tallest skyscrapers in Madrid and Spain.

Terrence Howard says he found out about Don Cheadle replacing him in the forthcoming "Iron Man" sequel the way everyone else did – by reading it in the trade magazines.

There are many distinct differences between online education and traditional learning. For certain students, distance learning is a fitting option; for others, a campus-based school program is much more beneficial. By comparing the advantages and disadvantages of online learning you can decide if an online or campus program would be more helpful in achieving your goals.

LANSING, MI -- Calling all ghosts and goblins!   In lieu of their annual Haunted House, the Lansing Jaycees are having a Fall Fun Fest at the GM Lansing Delta Township Plant Habitat, 8175 Millett Hwy Lansing, MI 48917, on Thursday, October 30th for ages 12 and under.

I was recently reading an article on Black PR Wire and recalled an interview that I had with a reporter at the “State of Our Health: Through the Voices of Our People” symposium.  The reporter asked me which Presidential candidate, John McCain or Barack Obama had the best health care plan.  I said neither because we need a health care plan now to deal with issues that are escaping the politicians.  I don’t understand why Congress isn’t working harder to deal with these issues.  Readers, if you’re in a job and uninsured   or even if you’re in a job and insured by a third party, please note the best thing that you can do is to vote.  Readers, if you’re paying a large portion of your paycheck to a hospital because you waited too long to go to the doctor, please vote. 

On September 26, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” travelled to Holt, Michigan, to tell the Nickless family that their 1860’s farmhouse will be remodeled in only seven days! After husband Tim Nickless passed away in January, Arlene Nickless and her three sons, Aaron, 11, Noah, 9, and Andrew, 7  were left to fend for themselves in the dilapidated home. Therefore, Ty and his designers demolished the Nickless’ old home and built them a brand new one!

New Resolution #41: Spell it with me …V - O - T - E!

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   Although I was a Republican State Representative I have decided to become a member of the Democratic Party.  My journey to change my political party was interesting and full of challenges as I grew to question my original positions.  I was brought up in a solid West Michigan Republican household. Over time I was drawn to Republican Congressman Jack Kemp's  focus on ensuring that economic growth includes groups who had previously been left behind.

Studio:   Fox Searchlight Pictures
Plot:    A moving tale of a girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother.
Cast:  Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Hudson, Tristan Wilds, Paul Bettany
Rating:  PG-13
Bottom Line:    ****

Junie B. Jones and some Sneaky Peeky Spying
By Barbara Park
ISBN:  978-0-679-85101-1
Publisher:  Random House
Available:  Bookstores everywhere

Breast Cancer - “A United Struggle”

“Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts successfully battled breast cancer.  She has written a book and has returned to the show.  For more information log on to www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/RobinRoberts/
GMA courtesy photo

Q:    I'm just starting to put together my business plan and it's been suggested to me that I come to the library to do the research I need for my market analysis.  What materials are available at the library to help me with this?

How many different ways is loved defined? It would seem that love is indefinable. Unfortunately I did not listen to my mother so I did not learn Latin. I am picking up a little as life goes on. I would like to bring your attention to the Latin word Eros which is partly defined as sexual yearning, love, or desire. One of my favorite things about this Eros type of love is seduction.

I am a waiter. It is not really by choice that I have this job. It is a necessity for me so I can make my car payment and other bills that are not covered by my moderately paying day job. It is a pretty good day job for not having a college degree. I am lucky. I live alone with a mortgage, car payment, insurance, and maintenance of everything that I own. I do not have any credit card debt and I do not want to begin to have any now, especially to pay things like utilities. I am not crying the blues, and I do not want you to feel sorry for me. For the most part I do not mind being a waiter.

Domestic violence homicide victims' names from calendar year 2006 are listed alphabetically along with a synopsis of the circumstances surrounding each murder as described in newspaper articles. We cannot be certain that we have included all of the domestic homicides in the state. Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board (MDVPTB) contracts with a clipping service that provides newspaper stories reporting on domestic violence homicides printed in newspapers throughout Michigan.  The stories are then put into synopsis form for the purpose of creating this document.

How to Successfully Navigate Your Business through an Economic Downturn

An economic downturn is a phase of the business cycle in which the economy as a whole is in decline.  This phase basically marks the end of the period of growth in the business cycle. Economic downturns are characterized by decreased levels of consumer purchases (especially of durable goods) and, subsequently, reduced levels of production by businesses.

 Panelists say decision  influenced heavily by secret audio tapes

Seven jurors from the O.J. Simpson trial say their guilty verdict was influenced more by secret audio tapes and surveillance video than eyewitness accounts, reports the Associated Press.

The Women of the Lansing Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
will be observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
The theme is "Knowledge to Save Lives" to be held in the Banquet Hall at the Hannah Community Center 819 Abbott Rd. East Lansing MI 48823 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

The normally expansive Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was anything but that when she was asked if the Democrats should get some of the blame for the Wall Street financial mess. Pelosi answered with a terse “no.” But Pelosi quickly got expansive when she finger pointed Bush and the Republicans for creating the mess. This is the standard Pelosi line.

“Will you ever make change if you're always coining the same attitude?”

Run for your lives the sky is falling. The sky is falling! That's what Mr. Bush would have us to believe. Gloom and doom that's just what we need to hear from our leader or is it?

Shopgirl
By Steve Martin
ISBN:  1-4013-0827-9
Publisher:  Hyperion
Available:  Bookstores everywhere
 

Movies that come out this week!

2006 Michigan Domestic Violence Homicide List

Q:    I'm preparing to start a business and am wondering about bookkeeping.  I've been thinking about hiring an accountant but I don't know if this is the right way to go.   I don't know anything about bookkeeping and am wondering if the library has any books on the subject?

LANSING, MI- The internet has enriched our lives but it also has become fertile ground for illegal activity.  Whether at home, the public library or at school children have access to the internet and are sometimes more computer savvy than their parents.  Unfortunately,     children aren't aware that posting too much online is becoming a popular way that child predators reach potential victims.  Internet crimes can also lead to kidnapping, sexual molestation, torture and death when the online predator is looking for
victims among the naive and unwary. 

_{Daniel Allen Everett, above, capture number 198 was arrested in a to “Catch a Predator” type sting in Michigan. Courtesy Photo}

EAST LANSING, MI --Over 20 Michigan State University students will transform into models during MSU's Homecoming Weekend in the second annual ICONZ Fashion Show. Hosted by PS Magazine and Purpose Student Organization, the show features clothing from local and national retail stores in the East Lansing area along with pieces from up and coming designers. The style driven production is different from the norm and the producers plan to tell a story to their audience on October, 5.

Cyrus McNeal, creator of the fashion show said last year  that the crowd was enthusiastic and very pleased with the end result of the fashion show.  Courtesy photos

The childhood photos of former Boys & Girls Clubs of America" members Denzel Washington, Shaquille O'Neal, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and others are featured in a new ad campaign for the organization, titled "BE GREAT."

RESPONDING TO  INJUSTICE
  featuring Prosecutor
  Stuart Dunnings
 
Sunday, September 28, 2008 (1-3pm)
 
Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing, 855 Grove St. East Lansing, MI 48823
 
In May 2008, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing and Edgewood United Church of Christ hosted an event to welcome Claude McCollum back to our community.  Thank you for showing your support and sharing in the vision that our community will not tolerate injustice.
 

LANSING, MI -- At the end of September one lucky family will be surprised when ABC's “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” crew knocks on their door.   One of five families that live close to or in Lansing were nominated for the TV show.  This will be the third home built in the state.

 
Since the advent of the Reagan years, fiscal conservatives have constantly railed against any government assistance whatsoever for the middle-class, labeling the practice “wealth redistribution.”  But the national financial crises over the past three decades, including the current proposal by the U.S. government to bail out high-level Wall Street conglomerates, reveal the hypocrisy of their argument.  Conservatives are only against wealth redistribution when the funds are directed from them to the middle-class and poor. But they wholeheartedly support wealth that is transferred from the poor and middle-class to their coffers.

Off to school again for the 1st and 2nd grade children in the Risper household.  I think that summer dragged on this year and I was starting to feel it in my bones.  Labor Day marks less labor for me. It seems like I work harder in the summer.  I think that children get lazy and restless.  They stay up late and if you have the leisure, you don't have to worry about them getting up to do anything.  Early morning cartoons and late night features become a major part of their lives and then Labor Day hits.

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New Resolution #39: VOTE!

I love my life. God has blessed me. One of the greatest gifts that I have is the ability to be positive most of the time; however, this isn't one of those times. The reason why is, I'm sick and tired of people who could care less about the feelings of others around them. I believe that when given the opportunity to be a positive and motivating force in the life of someone who trusts and looks to you that you should as much as you can be responsible.

Studio:  Overture Films
Plot:  A pair of veteran New York City police detectives are on the trail of a vigilante serial killer.
Cast:   Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, John Leguizamo and Donnie Wahlberg
Rating:     R
Bottom Line: **

Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket
By Barbara Park
ISBN:  978-0-375-80040-5
Publisher:  Random House
Available:  Bookstores everywhere
 

Some young men and women currently going as soldiers into the Bush Iraqi war were born during the first Iraqi war and now old enough to vote.  Iraq had marched its army into Kuwait stealing a huge oil field.  George Bush, Sr., an experienced diplomat, rallied support though the United Nations for a swift and decisive counter-attack driving the Iraqi army back into Iraq.

Winning the Obesity War - Part 3 of 3                                                              

 “Beverages & Calories at a Glance”

LANSING, MI -- To many who attended The State of Our Health: Through the Voices of Our People symposium, the day was filled with informative and engaging speakers and vendor tables.

Q: I've been encouraged to write a business plan for my new business idea and have no clue what to do.  Does the library have any books that can help me?

LANSING, MI -- With a lot of pressing issues facing us in today's world, health has always been at the top of the list, especially for African Americans and low-income people.

Left :Christine Johnson, speaker; Rina Risper, coordinator of the SOOH event; Monica Jahner from the NorthWest Initiative’s ARRO program and Jolinda Wade, speaker.
Photo by Michael Jennings

Left: Jerry Cullen, owner of Salem Medical provided foot exams for attendees.  Dr. Peter B. Wollschlaeger and Dr. Maher Al-Sheikh discuss their talking points for the diabetes panel.  Photo by Michael Jennings

 Will Smith has his sights set on the lead role in "The Last Pharoah," a Columbia drama to be penned by "Braveheart" writer Randall Wallace and produced by Smith's Overbrook Entertainment.

Census release shows more are without health insurance
 
Michigan’s families continued to struggle with falling wages and rising poverty in 2007 as income fell sharply below the national median income and the poverty rate jumped, according to Census Bureau data released today.
 

LANSING, MI -- Capital City Community Action Network (CCCAN) and The New Citizens Press joined forces with Everybody Reads Bookstore located at 2019 E. Michigan Avenue (Next to Gone Wired) and just completed a month long book drive for prisoners. 

Alanah Durfee gives books to Everybody Reads Proprietor Scott Harris for the prison book drive.  Harris’ bookstore is located at 2019 E. Michigan Avenue.   TNCP photo

There are so many types of relationships. I thought about trying to list examples. However the variety seemed almost infinite. Of course I could categorize them simply by saying there are family, friends, romantic, and professional relationships. When I look at the words it seems pretty black and white but when I think about how many different ways they can overlap it seems almost daunting to sort it all out. I did not even mention those relations that are developed through the World Wide Web. Technology sure has changed things extraordinarily hasn't it? I am beginning to wonder if that is for our benefit.

Q: I am working on starting a business and I understand that I need to choose a structure for my business.  I'm not sure what would be most appropriate for my situation.  Where can I get some more information on this topic?

We featured a two part story about Melik in our August 17, 2008 - August 30, 2008 edition and our August 31, 2008 - September 13, 2008 edition.  He received this response from a woman whose husband had a stroke.  To read “One Man’s Stroke” log on to www.tncp.net.

Maybe God has blessed you with children to care for or maybe you're a leader of thousands of people.  Maybe you're the president of a great country like the United States. Many of you can relate to having children depending on you for everything, so let's all move to the larger picture.

“Will an assault rifle make your child a big shot?”

The Pursuit of Happyness
By Chris Gardner
ISBN:  0-06-074487-1
Publisher:  Amistad
Available:  Bookstores everywhere
 

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.

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”.

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.

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

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. 

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

Nu Resolution #37: Hi. Can I get a twenty piece "crack chicken"?

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I had a conversation not too long ago with an acquaintance about computers and the internet. She told me that she didn't own a computer.   Our conversation made me think about how many people didn't have a computer or the internet.  In this day and age, both seem to be invaluable to everyday living.  More people work from their homes for a living.  They sometimes have two internet accounts because of the demand from work and home.

We’re having a symposium and we would love to see you there. Bethlehem Temple is a beautiful church and has welcomed many people from all walks of life.  It’s close to the highway and the CATA bus line so it will be easy for people to get there.

Water for Elephants
By Sara Gruen
ISBN:  13-978-1-56512-560-5
Publisher:  Algonquin Books
Available:  Bookstores everywhere

Black Diaspora By Ruby Richardson

When Melik was 38 years old he had a stroke.  He will be a presenter at The State of Our Health: Through the Voices of Our People on September 6, 2008 at Bethlehem Temple.

World War III - Part 2  “Winning the Fight against the Battle of the Bulge”

LANSING, MI -- Helping people hold on to hope: Death does not sever a person’s connection with their family. Death is regarded as a transition where one proceeds from the present life to another world. Collaboration between the Safe Miles for Jasmine Committee, a conceptual artist, quilt shop owner and quilting group raise the awareness of pedestrian safety concerns of children in Lansing.

Left: Artist, educator and activist, Judith F. Baca is featured in the exhibit Our Journeys/Our Stories: Portraits of Latino Achievement

Smithsonian traveling exhibit: 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. 

The week of July 14, 2008, I had the honor of attending the Civitan sponsored Youth Leadership and Diversity Conference at Hillsdale College in southern Michigan.

Left:  Barack Obama gives a
passionate speech

Bottom: A police car on fire the morning Senator Obama came to Lansing

Remarks of Senator Barack Obama
New Energy for America
Michigan State University
Monday, August 4th, 2008
Lansing, Michigan
 

LANSING, MI -- Jolinda Wade, mother of Miami Heat's Dwayne Wade and Christine Johnson, mother of Earvin “Magic” Johnson will speak about health issues affecting the family on September 6, 2008 at Bethlehem Temple located at 1518 S. Washington Avenue.  Several Issues will be covered (subject to change):

The world is going to be quieter without actor/comedian Bernie Mac and soul legend Isaac Hayes. 

Both men died a day apart.  They are both featured in the movie Soul Men that is scheduled to be released in November 2008.

Kenneth “Cookie” Frazier, Jr. tragically drowned at a Mid-Michigan state park.   It happened at Tawas Point State Park in East Tawas on Friday, July 25, 2008.  He drowned in Lake Huron while on a weeklong camp trip with other students from the Lansing area.

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