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A Celebration of Women - You are Essential and Unconditionally Loved.
A Celebration of Women - You are Essential and Unconditionally Loved.
J. Domonick Dixie
Mar 30, 20232 min read
Matriarchies in History: Khasi, India (40,000 years)
Matriarchies are societies led and headed by women. This society in India has roots dating back as far as 40,000 years ago
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 27, 20231 min read
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC STRING QUARTET
New York Philharmonic String Quartet will take Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall for one night only.
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 26, 20231 min read
TINA — THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL COMES TO WHARTON CENTER APRIL 18–23, 2023 TICKETS ON SALE NOW
TINA — THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL COMES TO WHARTON CENTER APRIL 18–23, 2023 TICKETS ON SALE NOW
J. Domonick Dixie
Mar 23, 20234 min read
Fresh Ideas for your Podcast Playlist
Need some new podcast ideas? We have just the recommendations for you in the theme of Women's History Month for those looking to make change
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 22, 20230 min read
10 Greater Lansing Woman-Owned Businesses you will want to Try
10 Greater Lansing Women build businesses that reflect their own unique brand, style and expression of femininity.
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 17, 20234 min read
Women's Suffrage and The Fight for Equality – Is the Fight Over?
The women's suffrage movement was a long and hard-fought battle for women's right to vote and participate in political processes.
J. Domonick Dixie
Mar 16, 20232 min read
Your Women's History Month Booklist
From memoirs to historical reflections from a modern lens, these five books will leave you entertained and educted for the month of March.
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 8, 20230 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Ida B. Wells (1862 - 1931) Reformer and Journalist
Ida Wells was born as a slave in Mississippi on July 16, 1862. After the Civil War, her family was able to secure their freedom. She...
J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 26, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Arthur Ashe (1943 - 1993) Tennis Champion
Sports figures such as Arthur Ashe are often regarded as role models for African-American athletes. Ashe was born in 1943 in Richmond,...
J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 26, 20231 min read
The Necessity Of Black History Month
February is Black History Month in the US. It's a time to celebrate the achievements of African-Americans, as well as recognize their...
J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 20, 20232 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Frederick Douglass (1818 - 1895) Abolitionist
Frederick Douglass was an African-American abolitionist and writer who became known for his work in the 19th-century.
J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 20, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Booker T. Washington (1856 - 1915) Educator
Washington was an influential figure in the development of African-American culture during the 19th and 20th centuries.
J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 20, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Harriet Tubman (c. 1820 - 1913) Conductor of the Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist and an excellent spy for the Union Army in the Civil War.
J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 20, 20231 min read
The Chronicle News Black History Feature-A Look In The Mirror - Jack Johnson (1878 - 1946) Boxing Champion
In 1897, Jack Johnson became the first black heavyweight boxing champion. He was born in Galveston, Texas, and started his career in 1897.
J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 20, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Sterling Brown (1901 - 1989) Poet
African-American poet and professor Sterling Brown was born on May 1st, 1901, in Washington DC.
J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 20, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Lorraine Hansberry (1930 - 1965) Playwright
Lorraine was born in 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother was a teacher, while her father was a real estate broker.
J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 20, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Charles Drew (1904 to 1950) Surgeon and Pioneer
Charles Richard Drew was a medical researcher and surgeon who worked in the field of transfusions. He conducted studies on the storage of...
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 13, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Jacob Lawrence (1917 to 2000) Visual Artist
Jacob Lawrence was an American artist who was known for his depiction of African-American history and contemporary life. He referred to...
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 13, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Wilma Rudolph (1940 to 1994) Olympic Track Medalist
In 1956 and 1960, African-American sprinter and Olympic champion, Rudolph, won gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the 200 and...
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 13, 20231 min read
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