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Vol. 5 No. 46 February 1st — 14, 2024
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Lansing First Presbyterian presents $100K in reparations to Justice League of Greater Lansing Michigan WHAT: First Presbyterian Church of Lansing will present $100,000 to the Justice League of Greater Lansing Michigan in reparation for the sins of slavery, the aftermath of gross human rights violations and complicity in the misbelief of white supremacy. The Justice League is building an endowed reparations fund to address the racial wealth inequity in Greater Lansing. The fund will provide scholarships and grants to support home ownership, education and entrepreneurship. Courtesy Photo-Willye Bryan and Prince Solace, Justice League leaders
WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 4; check
presentation during service, 10-11 a.m. Media is invited for interviews following the service, 11:15-11:45 a.m. WHO: Willye Bryan, founder, Justice League of Greater Lansing Michigan Prince Solace, president, Justice League of Greater Lansing Michigan Stan Jenkins, pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Lansing WHERE: 510 W Ottawa St, Lansing; enter via back of building
WHY: From Pastor Jenkins:“Church members have long studied topics of white privilege and fragility, and have intentionally nurtured a relationship with another church that has a predominately Black congregation. But it was the death of George Floyd that acted as an immediate galvanizing force. We could not turn away or hide our heads in the sand. We took steps to do more: We publicly confessed our complicity and actively sought, and continue to seek, to repair what has been broken Turn to Page 10 JUSTICE LEAGUE...
LCC to host March 20 Job, Internship and Transfer Fair
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BY ANDY BRENT ansing Community College will host its Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 20 from 2-5 p.m. at the Downtown Campus. The annual event is open to LCC students, alumni and the general public as employers from more than 67 companies – including Auto
Owners Insurance Company, Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance, the Board of Water and Light and the cities of Lansing and East Lansing – will be on site to meet and engage with job seekers. This year, the Job and Internship Fair will take place in conjunction with LCC’s annual Transfer Fair. Also open to LCC students,
alumni and the community at large, the Transfer Fair will feature more than 20 colleges and universities, including Michigan State University (MSU), Central Michigan University, Olivet College, Lawrence Tech University and more. Turn to Page 11 LCC TO HOST...