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Hit TV Series Cast Member Enthralls Students at Birmingham Groves Cass Tech
FAME...remember my name
| NIA PEEPLES, newest cast member of the syndicated TV show FAME ( seen on Channel 50 in Detroit ). Nia was in Detroit January 2, 3, and 4th as a guest of the Lung Association to speak to the kids about the health hazards of using Marijuana in conjunction with FAME"s support of the "Marijuana: A Second Look" national education program. In an upbeat presentation the very dynamic young singer / dancer/ actress appealed to students of Groves High School, Detroit, to resist peer preasure to smoke pot or use drugs. "I'm not here to tell you what to do," said Nia, "Just to tell you what works for me. I don't want pot or drugs interfering with my performances...or my life. If I do something well, I want to be sure that I alone, get credit for it. And the same goes if I fail...I can't blame drugs for that either. I have to be in control and accountable for everything I do Believe me it takes hard work to make it ( in show business ) and I have to be at my best every minute". Nia shared the story of how she acquired the role of |
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Nicole Chapman on Fame with the local kids who represented various performing arts curricula in the two high schools. After fielding what seemed like a never-ending list of questions from the teens, Nia gave a Master Dance class to the groups. Bringing with her a tape and choreography for a scene in an upcoming episode of Fame, Nia led all the students in learning the dance number. "Working with Nia was an unforgettable opportunity for our students" said teacher Fran Hamburger of Cass Tech. "Hearing it and learning it from someone as warm and caring as Nia is so very important for these kids. Many of them have as their only career goal...to be a professional singer or dancer. They're truly driven and are so appreciative of the time she has spent here at Cass Tech." Ms. Peeples also appeared on WDIV-TV's 12 O'Clock Live and early morning news. Features were filmed by WJBK-TV's PM Detroit, WXYZ-TV's Good Afternoon Detroit and WDIV-TV's evening news. ALASEM's Smoking and Health Coordinator, Jennifer Mead, who accompanied Nia to all her area appearances commented, "It was like a 'love-in". Nia was an absolute delight to work with: the kids loved her, the press couldn't leave her alone and ALASEM was thrilled that she could be with us". |
Whats News in Health from the AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION of Southeastern Michigan
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