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Healing Through Art: The Inspiring Journey of Jamari Taylor
Courtesy Photo-Jamari creates bold portraits that capture beauty to create meaningful connections. Jamari uses her portrait skills as a...

Yanice Y. Jackson
Oct 95 min read


The Chronicle News' Small Business Spotlight: Meet Jamari Taylor-Healing Through Art at Jaylei Art
Courtesy Photo-Artist and studio owner Jamari Taylor of Jaylei Art sits surrounded by her portraits. Each piece is a reflection of her...
Yanice Jackson
Sep 274 min read


Black Excellence on Display: The Chronicle at the Indiana Black Expo 2025
Photo Credit:Chronicle Media Group-Black excellence on both sides of the page! These powerful women stopped by Booth 814 at the Indiana...
Yanice Jackson
Aug 22 min read


Legacy, Laughter & Lobster: An Exclusive with O’Shea Jackson Jr. Interview by Guest Contributor Terri Lee Chandler
Interview Conducted by: Terri Lee Chandler Article Written & Published by: The Chronicle Editorial Team Courtesy Photo-Terri Lee Chandler...
Yanice Jackson
Aug 13 min read


Detroit Techno: The Afro-Futurist Beat That Changed the World
Graphic by OpenAI’s DALL·E, created for The Chronicle. “In the 1980s, Detroit’s Black musicians forged a new sound—techno—that reshaped...
Yanice Jackson
Jun 242 min read


The Transformative Rhythm of Black Music in Driving Social Change and Healing
Illustration by OpenAI's DALL·E, generated for The Chronicle- “From protest to poetry—Black music continues to carry the soul of the...
Yanice Jackson
Jun 242 min read


Breaking Boundaries with Strings: A Chronicle Exclusive with Black Violin
By Yanice Y. Jackson | The Chronicle News Courtesy Photo-(R to L) Kev Marcus (violin) and Wil Baptiste (viola), the powerhouse duo behind...

Yanice Y. Jackson
Apr 106 min read


WHARTON CENTER UNVEILS 2025-2026 BROADWAY SERIES
A SEASON SO GOOD EAST LANSING, MI — Get ready for a spectacular season filled with electrifying music, thrilling adventures, and...
Yanice Jackson
Mar 55 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Date Night in Greater Lansing: 5 Unforgettable Ideas
Looking for the perfect date night in Greater Lansing this winter? Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, celebrating an...
Yanice Jackson
Jan 272 min read


18th Annual MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit
During the 18th Annual MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit, art lovers can expect to see many genres including drawing, painting, photography and...
Yanice Jackson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


American Black Film Festival, June 12-16, 2024 in Miami Beach, Announces the 2024 Talk Series Featuring Daniel Ezra, Meagan Good, Cory Hardrict, Lance Gross, and More!
American Black Film Festival, June 12-16, 2024 in Miami Beach, Announces the 2024 Talk Series Featuring Daniel Ezra, Meagan Good and more!
Yanice Jackson
Jun 2, 202410 min read


2024 YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL FINALIST'S PERFORMANCES
The Young Playwrights Festival is a showcase of six original works, written by high school students, produced by MSU Department of Theatre
Yanice Jackson
May 2, 20241 min read


Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches US Book Tour and Starts Publishing Company to Promote Diverse Authors.
Photo Credit: Tay Ford-Heart of the City Photography-Yanice Jackson, Chronicle News Publisher, Host of the Sunday Chronicle Radio Show,...
Yanice Jackson
Mar 4, 20242 min read


Meet Martinez White, Author, entrepreneur, and Community Advocate
Martinez White, Emmy Award recipient, founding member of the Wisconsin Association of Black Men, and CEO of Intuition Productions
Yanice Jackson
Jan 11, 20242 min read


The 17th Annual MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit
The 17th Annual MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit will be open to the public for viewing from Sunday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Feb. 23 at the MSU...
Yanice Jackson
Jan 6, 20241 min read


CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE LANSING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
As the holiday season approaches, the Lansing Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce the annual tradition of the Holiday Pops concert
Yanice Jackson
Dec 6, 20232 min read


LEAP Transitions Public Art for Communities Grant Program to the Arts Council of Greater Lansing
Transition Paves the Way for Business Ecosystem Initiatives While Continuing its Legacy
Yanice Jackson
Dec 3, 20234 min read


The Verna D. Holley Project-Helping Secure a Legacy
The Verna D. Holley Project aims to engage the Greater Lansing community through the power of community, mentorship, and legacy in music.
Yanice Jackson
Dec 1, 20232 min read


The Black Santa Experience Returns to Lansing for Its Second Year on Small Business Saturday
The Black Santa Experience Returns to Lansing for Its Second Year on Small Business Saturday
Yanice Jackson
Nov 11, 20233 min read


THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER
The mash-up dance party of the century is coming to Wharton Center for one night on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 7:30PM
Yanice Jackson
Nov 1, 20231 min read
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