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A Look In The Mirror - Carter G Woodson (1875 to 1950) Educator and Philosopher
Woodson was a historian, journalist, and author who pioneered the study of the history of African-Americans. He was also one of the first...
J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 13, 20231 min read
A Look in The Mirror - Dred Scott (1795 – 1858) Reformer
Dred Scott was an African-American man who was enslaved. He and his wife Harriet tried to seek freedom in 1857, but they were denied it....
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Lansing Musical Duo to Compete at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN
(Lansing, MI) – The Dedfoot Duo of Wil Pruitt & Justin Deason have qualified for, and will compete against Blues artists from around the...
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 10, 20233 min read
World-Famous Dance Company to Saunter into Midland Center of the Arts for a Night in March
World-renowned dance company to make a one-night stop in Midland, building a bridge between old-world ballet and new-age hip-hop.
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 7, 20231 min read
A Look in The Mirror - Barbara Jordan (1936 -1996) Politician
Jordan was the first African American woman elected to the Texas Senate.
J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 6, 20231 min read
A Look in The Mirror - Marian Anderson (1897 - 1993) Opera Singer
The contralto was born in Philadelphia and gained fame as a concert singer. In 1935 she became a top performer after singing at town hall...
J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 6, 20231 min read
A Look in The Mirror - Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872 - 1906) Poet
Paul Laurence Dunbar was born in Dayton, OH to Matilda and Joshua Dunbar who were both slaves. He is known as one of the first African...
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 6, 20231 min read
The Black Violin returns to the Wharton Center
They are re-imagining what a violin concert looks & sounds like, building bridges to spaces where Mozart & Kendrick Lamar harmoniously exist
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 6, 20231 min read
Gordon Parks: The camera was his weapon
The camera was his weapon. Gordon Parks is known for his breathtaking captures featured in LIFE and Vogue
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 5, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Langston Hughes (1902 -1967) Writer/ Editor/ Lecturer
He was born James Mercer Langston Hughes in Joplin, MO. Hughes was a poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist.
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 3, 20231 min read
Artist Mila and former NBA player & creator of MoneyBall Sportswear to release 1/1 painted hoodies
Saturday January 28, Local Lansing artist Mila will collaborate founder of MoneyBall to offer the public exclusive hoodie collection
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 26, 20231 min read
Peppermint Creek Theatre Company Announces Opening of Musical 'Daddy Long Legs'
Courtesy of Peppermint Creek Lansing, MI – Peppermint Creek Theatre Company opens its next production, a musical “rags-to-riches” tale of...
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 26, 20233 min read
The Mother: Seed and Soil
This edition of the ‘The Mother’ discusses how women, mothers and womb bearers nurture & multiple all things to create more life and energy
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 23, 20234 min read
Okee Dokee Brothers comes to the Wharton Center in February
via Wharton Center Website Date/Time: Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 1:30PM & 4PM Location: Pasant Theatre Tickets: Tickets $15 Ticket...
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 20, 20232 min read
Lansing Symphony Orchestra Announces Music of the ’80s Concert
80s music coming to the Lansing symphony
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 18, 20233 min read
The Tony and Grammy Award-Winning Musical Jagged Little Pill comes to Wharton Center
New musical coming to the Wharton Center. Check it out.
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 12, 20234 min read
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is publishing her memoir
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will be telling her story in a new memoir entitled Lovely One
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 11, 20231 min read
Gov. Whitmer Announces Art Contest for 2023 State of the State Program
What does an art contest have to do with the Michigan Governor’s call to action?
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 8, 20231 min read
Visual Artist Sera Reneé Gives Pieces of Herself: Completes 365 Consecutive Days of Body Painting
Each day, Sera would create a new face/body paint, and then present it to the public via her social media platforms, specifically Instagram
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 5, 20233 min read
Black Creators discuss disparities in the influencer industry
Black creators speak of the disparities in the influencer industry
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 1, 20232 min read
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