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More Than a Proclamation: The Story Behind Lansing’s First Mikey 23 Day
How one father’s unimaginable loss became a movement of hope, skilled trades and healing throughout an entire community. Courtesy Photo: City of Lansing officially recognizing Aug. 1 as “Mikey 23 Day.” The proclamation honors the work of the Mikey 23 Foundation, which transforms tragedy into hope by empowering youth through skilled trades, mentorship and community service When the City of Lansing officially proclaimed Aug. 1 as “Mikey 23 Day,” it wasn’t simply recognizing a n
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KIERRA SHEARD HONORED WITH THE BMI IMPACT AWARD AT THE 2026 BMI TRAILBLAZERS OF GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS
(July 22, 2026 – Nashville, TN) – BMIcelebrated the best in Gospel music today at the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards held at BMI’s Nashville office. Multiple award-winning artist and songwriter Kierra Sheard received the BMI Impact Award in recognition of her impressive career and impact on the future of gospel music. Sheard was also honored as BMI’s Gospel Songwriter of the Yearin a three-way tie with her brother J Drew Sheard II and Kerry Douglas. BMI’s Gospel
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More Than a Proclamation: The Story Behind Lansing’s First Mikey 23 Day
How one father’s unimaginable loss became a movement of hope, skilled trades and healing throughout an entire community. Courtesy Photo: City of Lansing officially recognizing Aug. 1 as “Mikey 23 Day.” The proclamation honors the work of the Mikey 23 Foundation, which transforms tragedy into hope by empowering youth through skilled trades, mentorship and community service When the City of Lansing officially proclaimed Aug. 1 as “Mikey 23 Day,” it wasn’t simply recognizing a n
Yanice Y. Carter
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Songstress Vera Riley to Release Highly Anticipated Single “Thanks” Featuring Jalen Bell.
Courtesy Photo: Vera Riley EAST LANSING, MI — Gospel artist Vera Riley is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of the highly anticipated new single, "Thanks!," scheduled to debut across all major digital streaming platforms on July 24th. The track serves as a vibrant anthem of gratitude, celebrating God's goodness and abundant blessings. Penned by Riley herself, the song represents a significant milestone in her musical career. She co-produced the single alongside the ta
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Lansing to Host 2026 WFTDA North America Playoffs at Lansing Center
Lansing will welcome high-level roller derby competition this weekend as the 2026 WFTDA North America Playoffs – Michigan come to the Lansing Center, May 29–31, 2026. Hosted by Lansing Roller Derby, the three-day tournament will feature top-ranked teams from across North America competing in a WFTDA-sanctioned postseason event. The tournament includes 12 teams and 17 games, with teams battling for placement and advancement toward the 2026 WFTDA Championships. Modern roller de
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May 271 min read
NFL Releases 2026 Schedule, With Primetime Games, Holiday Showdowns and Lions Matchups Drawing Early Attention
The NFL has officially released the 2026 regular season schedule, featuring primetime matchups, holiday football traditions, international games, and another highly anticipated season for the Detroit Lions and teams across the league. Graphic design concept by ChatGPT/OpenAI inspired by official NFL schedule release information. The NFL has officially released its 2026 regular season schedule, giving football fans across the country, including Detroit Lions fans here in Michi
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May 172 min read
The Art of the Deal: Why the 2026 NFL Draft Will Be Won in the Trade Room
The NFL Draft used to be simple. Wait your turn. Make your pick. Hope you got it right. Not anymore. In today’s league, the smartest teams aren’t just drafting well, they’re moving with intention. And heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, one truth is rising above the noise: The teams that win won’t just pick players. They’ll position themselves. A Draft Built for Movement This year’s class is being described as deep, but not top-heavy. That means something important: There isn’t
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Apr 83 min read
Eagles Soaring: Eastern Michigan Athletics Celebrates Standout Spring Season
Courtesy Photo: Eastern & Sukterm Sweep Titles at Silicon Valley Showcase. Eastern Michigan Eagles women's golf captured the team title at the Silicon Valley Showcase, led by Baiyok Sukterm, who earned her first EMU individual win after leading the tournament from start to finish. The Eagles’ victory marked their third team title of the season. Spring is bringing more than warmer weather to Eastern Michigan University, it’s bringing wins, milestones, and momentum across multi
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Brains and Buckets: Eagles Earn Academic All-MAC Honor
While Eastern Michigan continues to make noise in competition, the wins aren’t just happening under bright lights, they’re happening in the classroom too. Eastern Michigan women’s basketball standouts Sisi Eleko and Brooklyn Thrash have been named to the Academic All-MAC Team, a recognition that honors student-athletes who excel both academically and athletically. And this wasn’t just a participation trophy moment. This was earned. Eleko, one of the Mid-American Conference’s
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Step Into Summer: Three Tips for Pain-Free Feet
Photo provided by iStock/Getty Images After a long, cold winter, it’s hard to imagine warm weather right around the corner. However, as the temperature rises, so does our time spent outdoors—walking, mowing the lawn, or heading to the beach. Many people don’t realize that the shift to warmer weather can lead to a spike in foot-related injuries. Before you head outside, here is how you can protect your feet and stay active all season long. 1. Start Slow When we get our first w
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Mar 273 min read
Jayne Kennedy: The Woman Who Set the Tone in Sports Broadcasting
Photo Credit: Getty Images — Jayne Kennedy at the news desk, breaking barriers as one of the first Black women in sports broadcasting and redefining what presence looked like on television. Before it became common to see women covering major sports, there was Jayne Kennedy. In the 1970s, Jayne Kennedy broke barriers as one of the first Black women in sports broadcasting, stepping into a male-dominated industry with confidence, intelligence, and undeniable presence. Photo Cred
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Love, Legacy, and the Lucas-Perry Family | A Story of Partnership, Purpose, and Generational Excellence | A Chronicle Community Spotlight Feature
Courtesy Photo:Family and friends gathered in Detroit for “The Emerald City: A Celebration of Legacy and Love,” honoring the 43-year marriage of Lavel and Dr. Patricia Lucas-Perry. Some stories are not just about success. They are about legacy. When you listen to the story of Lavel and Dr. Patricia Lucas-Perry, you quickly realize their journey was never simply about careers or accomplishments. It was about building something enduring together, brick by brick, year by year, f
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MSU Women’s Basketball Dominates On Senior Night
Photo Credit: Alfred Laurence, Beige Planet Photography The Spartans won emphatically against the Northwestern Wildcats while celebrating their seniors on Wednesday night. The final score was 104 to 68 and MSU looked great 'offensively, shooting 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from deep. Grace VanSlooten would not be denied on her way to 22 points and she thwarted Northwestern in the post with 3 blocks. She forced the Wildcats’ leading scorer, a 6’4 Grace Sullivan, t
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Feb 212 min read
MSU Women’s Basketball: Spartans Facing a Big Ten Gauntlet
Photo Credit: Alfred Laurence, Beige Planet Photography MSU Women’s Basketball has been dealt some recent adversity in Big Ten games, and are 2 and 2 in their last four outings, as they’ve hit the extremely tough latter part of conference play. Half of their remaining opponents are ranked in the top 25; Big Ten basketball is as good as it’s ever been. The Spartans’ recent losses came against the 8th ranked Michigan Wolverines in overtime at the Breslin Center, and a tough awa
Tobias Webb
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More Than a Proclamation: The Story Behind Lansing’s First Mikey 23 Day
How one father’s unimaginable loss became a movement of hope, skilled trades and healing throughout an entire community. Courtesy Photo: City of Lansing officially recognizing Aug. 1 as “Mikey 23 Day.” The proclamation honors the work of the Mikey 23 Foundation, which transforms tragedy into hope by empowering youth through skilled trades, mentorship and community service When the City of Lansing officially proclaimed Aug. 1 as “Mikey 23 Day,” it wasn’t simply recognizing a n
Note From the Publisher | Summer if Impact: Celebrating the People Who Make Michigan Stronger
Courtesy Photo: Chronicle News Publisher and Editor Yanice Y. Carter Summer has a way a way of being people together. Neighborhood festivals fill our parks. Children laugh on playgrounds. Volunteers roll up their sleeves. Small businesses welcome customers through their doors. Across Michigan, people are showing up, not because they have to, but because they care. That's what impact looks like. Too often, we measure success by titles, awards, or headlines. But some of the gre
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Traveling With The Chronicle | Discovering Communities, One Journey at a Time
Let the adventures begin! Every journey creates an opportunity to discover new places, strengthen family bonds, and make memories that last a lifetime. Let the adventures begin! Every journey offers an opportunity to discover new places, strengthen family bonds, and create memories that last a lifetime. Every community has a story waiting to be discovered. Sometimes it is found in a neighborhood café. Sometimes it is hidden along a historic highway. Sometimes it is revealed t
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More Than a Proclamation: The Story Behind Lansing’s First Mikey 23 Day
How one father’s unimaginable loss became a movement of hope, skilled trades and healing throughout an entire community. Courtesy Photo: City of Lansing officially recognizing Aug. 1 as “Mikey 23 Day.” The proclamation honors the work of the Mikey 23 Foundation, which transforms tragedy into hope by empowering youth through skilled trades, mentorship and community service When the City of Lansing officially proclaimed Aug. 1 as “Mikey 23 Day,” it wasn’t simply recognizing a n
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Honoring Our Heroes: Memorial Day Reflections for the 250th Anniversary of America
A Day of Remembrance As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, we pause once again on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, to honor those who gave their lives in defense of the United States of America. This sacred day, observed in towns and cities across our land, is not merely a date on the calendar; it is a solemn covenant between a grateful nation and the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in its service. The Legacy of Sacrifice For two and a
Louise Little: The Radical Mother Who Raised a Revolutionary Leader
Photo Credit: Gettys Image-Louise Little, mother of Malcom Little (Malcom X) During Women’s History Month, we honor women whose courage, intellect, and leadership have shaped history, even when their names remain unfamiliar. One such woman is Louise Little, political activist, educator, and the guiding force behind Malcolm X. Born in Grenada in the late 1890s, Louise Little grew up in a family that valued education and self-determination. Fluent in English, French, and Creole
WOMEN MAKING HISTORY 2026 LEGACY FEATURE:Chronicle News Pioneer Carolyn Carter | The Quiet Architect of Legacy, The Heart Behind the Headlines
Courtesy Photo:Carolyn Carter Before the titles, before the legacy, before the lives she would touch… there was this moment. A young woman, full of light, already becoming who she was called to be. Silent strength. That is the phrase that comes to mind when I think of Carolyn (Hill) Carter. Not loud. Not attention-seeking. Not chasing recognition. But steady… faithful… foundational. Born on June 22, 1951, in Great Lakes, Illinois, to Willie L. Hill and Emma Garland, Carolyn’s
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More Than a Proclamation: The Story Behind Lansing’s First Mikey 23 Day
How one father’s unimaginable loss became a movement of hope, skilled trades and healing throughout an entire community. Courtesy Photo: City of Lansing officially recognizing Aug. 1 as “Mikey 23 Day.” The proclamation honors the work of the Mikey 23 Foundation, which transforms tragedy into hope by empowering youth through skilled trades, mentorship and community service When the City of Lansing officially proclaimed Aug. 1 as “Mikey 23 Day,” it wasn’t simply recognizing a n
Arts, Media & Culture
KIERRA SHEARD HONORED WITH THE BMI IMPACT AWARD AT THE 2026 BMI TRAILBLAZERS OF GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS
(July 22, 2026 – Nashville, TN) – BMIcelebrated the best in Gospel music today at the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards held at BMI’s Nashville office. Multiple award-winning artist and songwriter Kierra Sheard received the BMI Impact Award in recognition of her impressive career and impact on the future of gospel music. Sheard was also honored as BMI’s Gospel Songwriter of the Yearin a three-way tie with her brother J Drew Sheard II and Kerry Douglas. BMI’s Gospel
Williamson Theatre: The 39 Steps Adapted by Patrick Barlow
London, 1935. Dull Richard Hannay encounters a woman who claims to be a spy. When she is suddenly murdered, Richard finds himself falsely accused and the focus of a nationwide manhunt led by a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps.” And the chase is on. Based on the classic 1935 Hitchcock film, this theatrical adaptation is renowned for its ingenious blend of suspense, comedy, and masterful stagecraft. The 39 Steps is a fast-paced, farcical whodunit with four versatile
1K PHEW ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'ANY GIVEN SUNDAY' AVAILABLE NOW!
Acclaimed hip-hop artist 1K Phew releases his highly anticipated album, Any Given Sunday, today. Known for his electrifying delivery and uplifting storytelling, 1K Phew continues to break creative ground with this powerful new project. Any Given Sunday offers a dynamic collection of tracks, pairing infectious beats with authentic, motivational messages. The album reflects 1K Phew’s journey and growth as both an artist and a voice in modern hip-hop, featuring a balance of high
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