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Vol. 5 No. 56 July 1st — July 15th, 2024
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Emily Dievendorf fights for democracy while effectively representing the people of the State of Michigan 77th House District
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emocracy is a powerful tool in the fight for justice and equity, but it only works effectively and ethically when it works for the people. More importantly, democracy only works when it reflects the will of the people and is utilized to am-
plify the voices, and needs, of our most underrepresented and underserved communities. When I ran for my first term as State Representative in Michigan’s 77th House District I committed to making our democratic process more collaborative and accessible.
I pledged to make our criminal justice system one of rehabilitation and not merely consequence. I promised to prioritize securing access to basic needs like housing, Turn to Page 11 EMILY DIEVENDORF...
Courtesy Photo-Emily Dievendorf State Representative Michigan 77th House District.
Travis Sanders and Marcel Mayberry: Cutting a Path to Success - Lansing Barber College's Fresh Start BY YANICE Y. JACKSON
M Courtesy Photo-(L to R) Travis Sanders and Marcel Mayberry
eet Travis Sanders and Marcel Mayberry, cousins, and business partners who share a passion for nurturing legacy through entrepreneurship. As co-owners of Lansing Barber College, they have dedicated themselves to promoting excellence in barbering education. Both Mayberry and Sanders attended Lansing Barber Styling College as students. Sanders graduated from the college in 1988, while Mayberry graduated five years later in 1993. Afterward, they opened T-Styles I and T-Styles II Barbershops in the Lansing and East Lansing areas.
Travis entertained the idea of starting a school to teach the craft of barbering. Soon afterward, his cousin presented the option of buying the Lansing Barber College after learning it would be closing in 2020. Marcel and Travis acquired Lansing Barber College to preserve its legacy and continue providing opportunities for students to gain extensive experience in the barbering industry. They are committed to helping students create their destinies, just as they did three decades ago. The duo is passionate about sharing their experiences and helping students gain job skills in this gratifyTurn to Page 11 ing and reward TRAVIS SANDERS... ing field. They