Avoid delays and equipment issues on the job site with clear, practical prep steps that utility contractors can use before drilling or setting up gear.

Photo credit: Scientific American-Dr. Nia Imara peers into the cosmos through a research telescope, continuing a legacy of Black brilliance in science while expanding access and imagination for the next generation of STEM scholars. Dr. Nia Imara is one of the rare voices in science who doesn’t just decode the universe , she people-izes it. She’s an astrophysicist and professor who weaves culture, creativity, and cosmic curiosity into a message bigger than herself. Why She Mat

Celebrating Innovative Minds: AI-generated artwork showcasing pioneering Black inventors whose creations have transformed the world, from traffic lights to blood banks. Black innovation is woven into the fabric of everyday life, from the medical tools that heal us to the technology that drives our daily routines. For centuries, Black inventors have pushed the boundaries of possibility despite systemic barriers that often obscured their contributions. This list celebrates 100

Photo by Chronicle Media Group-Rhonda Stokes, Master Stylist and educator, is the founder of Rhonda’s Reflections. Licensed since age 18, she combines decades of salon expertise with hands-on apprenticeship training, preparing the next generation of stylists for State Board certification and sustainable careers in beauty. When it comes to transformation, Rhonda Stokes does more than style hair, she builds confidence strand by strand. A licensed cosmetologist since the age of

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when heartbreak gets a headset and a book deal — look no further than Logan Taylor. The author of In My Eyes: Searching for Self-Worth didn’t just turn her story into pages… she turned it into momentum. Logan’s journey isn’t about finding perfection it’s about finding truth. From navigating the messy, sacred terrain of self worth to standing tall as an indie author with something real to say, she’s proof that vulnerability is strength dres

LANSING, Mich.  — Middle- and high school-aged students are invited to explore potential college majors with hands-on activities during the free Big STEAM event at Lansing Community College (LCC). The event will take place Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on LCC’s Downtown Campus. Designed for students in grades 7–12, Big STEAM offers hands-on activities that introduce participants to programs in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM

Courtesy Photo-Mr. Andrew Brewer Jr., the owner of Optimum Peace Home Healthcare, brings dignity, structure, and steady leadership to families who need more than services, they need reassurance. With a foundation rooted in compassion and a vision focused on community impact, Brewer is building something stronger than a company. He’s building trust. Long before he became a healthcare leader, Andrew Brewer Jr. was a seventh-grade candy striper. He did not volunteer because he

Photo Credit:Getty Images-The Wayans family attends the NAACP Image Awards, where they were inducted into the NAACP Hall of Fame for their groundbreaking contributions to comedy, film, and television. There are families who make history, and then there are families who rewrite it with a punchline, a mirror, and a refusal to be boxed in. This year, the NAACP  Hall of Fame welcomed one of the most influential creative dynasties in American entertainment, the Wayans family . For

As we celebrate Black History Month, I wanted to pause and bask in the achievements, resilience, and brilliance of our ancestors. Their legacy is not just history—it is instruction. Recently, many have shared reactions to a racist post from #47 depicting the Obamas as apes. I won’t pretend to be surprised. That kind of imagery has a long, ugly history in this country—one meant to dehumanize, distract, and diminish. As a Christian, Scripture calls me to pray for our leaders—an

Emerson Green and King Episode 5-A Socially Conscious Comic created by Purpix Media Founder Al Smith. Last night, my daughters came into the room lit up. Not because of social media. Not because it was “the thing to do.” But because they used their voices. We had a real conversation about ICE, about the nationwide school walkouts, and about why they chose to participate in activism at their school. They didn’t just repeat slogans—they explained their why. And as a father, tha

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Courtesy Photo-Chronicle News Publisher Yanice Y. Carter February asks us to look closer. Not just at who we love, but at how we love. Not just about Black history, but about who is making it right now. Not just in relationships, but in the standards, boundaries, and healing we bring into them. This issue is a mirror. In it, you’ll see legacy, not as something locked in the past, but alive in our barbershops, our businesses, our homes, and our everyday choices. You’ll see lov

Courtesy Photo-Yanice Y. Carter Chronicle News Publisher Winter has a way of stripping things down. The noise quiets. The streets are slow. And what’s left is truth. Who shows up? Who keeps going? Who learns how to bend without breaking. This issue centers on the voices that don’t wait for perfect conditions to thrive. The neighbors who shovel more than their own sidewalk. The small business owners who keep the lights on even when the margins are thin. The families who stretc

January doesn’t arrive quietly. It shows up with receipts. It as ks us to look at what we carried through last year, what tried to break us, what sharpened us, and what we are finally ready to set down. Not everything that survived deserves to come with us. At The Chronicle , we believe new beginnings aren’t about pretending the past didn’t happen. They’re about honoring the lessons, thanking the people who showed up, and choosing differently where we can. Gratitude isn’t p

Courtesy Photo-With a steady smile and an open heart, Deon Patton, Master Barber and owner of Cut N' Edge Barber Salon, leads his shop with intention, respect, and care for the community In many communities, the barbershop is more than a place for a haircut. It’s a classroom, a refuge, a confidence builder, and sometimes a second home. At Cut N' Edge Barber Salon, that truth is lived out daily through the steady hands and steady heart of barber and owner Deon Patton. I first

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