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The area has come to be known as the Back 40, at North Larch Street and East Saginaw Highway. As many as ten people have been living there in recent weeks.
Lansing’s director of human relations and community service, Kim Coleman, says conditions at the Back 40 had become unsafe, with debris, human waste and drug waste.
Coleman adds that the Back 40 has stood out from other encampments around town. “They are not always permanent encampments, she explains. People move around. There are some that are chronically homeless that may set up a long-term residence, but for the most part, they do tend to move around.”
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Naomi Ackie to Play Whitney Houston in Biopic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ at TriStar
“The Rise of Skywalker” and “Lady Macbeth” actress will play the lead in Stella Meghie’s filmBrian Welk | December 15, 2020 @ 2:10 PM Last Updated: December 15, 2020 @ 2:32 PM
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Naomi Ackie is in negotiations to play Whitney Houston in the musical biopic about the singer’s life, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” that is set up at Sony’s TriStar Pictures.
“The Photograph” filmmaker Stella Meghie is directing the film about Houston’s life that comes from a screenplay by “Bohemian Rhapsody” writer Anthony McCarten.
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” is set for release on Thanksgiving 2022. The film is being made with the support of Houston’s estate and will include a look at her full life and career as well as a journey through her music.