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Small Business Spotlight: Luxury Is the Standard-Lanitra Middlebrook Is Building Beauty, Healing, and Legacy, One Chair at a Time
Courtesy Photo-Owner of the Standard Salon Troy, Lanitra Middlebrook Recently, I visited The Standard Salon in Troy, Michigan, and left with more than just a silk press and a facial—I left feeling lighter, seen, and restored. Feeling self-conscious due to a recent breakout, I hesitated to be seen that day. However, Lanitra’s invitation to experience her Salon and Spa Services transformed my spirit in unexpected ways. Photo Credit-The Chronicle Media Group-From Publisher Yan

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 19, 20253 min read


From Time Served to Systems Changed: Antoniese “Tony” Gant’s Quiet Power
Harvesting Gratitude — Giving Thanks, Giving Back Sunday Chronicle Guest Tony Gant of T&G Consulting joins Host Yanice Yvette Jackson and Co-Host Span at Stacks 92.1 FM for The Sunday Chronicle , where the community knows what the community needs. Photo Credit: The Chronicle Media Group 🎧 Listen to the full interview on Apple Podcasts: Sunday Chronicle Episode 107 – Tony Gant or scan the QR code below. There’s a steadiness to Antoniese “Tony” Gant that makes you lean in.

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 7, 20254 min read


A Chronicle of Her Own: How Yanice Yvette Jackson Is Carrying a 40-Year Legacy Into a New Era of Black Media Power
Courtesy Photo Publisher and media visionary Yanice Yvette Jackson continues the 40-year legacy of The Chronicle News, leading the publication into a new era of innovation, storytelling, and community empowerment. When the presses first rolled in 1986, The Chronicle was more than a newspaper. It was a promise. Larry “Jay Price” Carter and Carolyn Carter , a visionary couple rooted in faith, family, and community, built it from the ground up to show a side of Black life too

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Roots and Renaissance: The Ongoing Story of Black Innovation
Photo Credit: Chronicle Creative Studio Black innovators continue to shape the cultural and creative landscape, from classrooms to boardrooms, blending legacy with progress in this feature image for “Roots and Renaissance: The Ongoing Story of Black Innovation.” Black brilliance has never gone dormant. It simply evolves with the times. What began as survival became strategy, and what was once dismissed as hustle has grown into an empire of innovation, creativity, and global

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 16, 20252 min read


A Note from the Publisher-Echoes of Resilience: How Our Stories Continue to Thrive and Amplify
The Chronicle News launches its next chapter — expanding across Michigan and beyond with new partnerships, a fresh digital home, and the...

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 12, 20252 min read


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. Carter
Oct 9, 20255 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 Y. Carter
Sep 27, 20254 min read


The Chronicle News' Small Business Spotlight: Poppa’s Cookbook-A Legacy of Love, Family, and Flavor
Courtesy Photo-Mayor Andy Schor joins Eric and Wendi King to cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Poppa’s Cookbook on September 3,...

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Madame C.J. Walker: The Original Small Business Legacy
Madame C.J. Walker, America’s first self-made woman millionaire, turned her hair-care empire into a legacy of empowerment,...

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Building Beyond the Bell: Black-Owned Businesses Fuel Back-to-School Season
Photo Credit-The Chronicle Media Group:Five-year-old Liam flashes a big smile after getting a fresh back-to-school haircut from Deon...

Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 20, 20251 min read


Celebrating Community and Entrepreneurship at the MSUFCU Black Business Expo
By Arianna Ridderbusch, MSUFCU Vice President of Community Impact Photo Credit: MSUFCUVendors and attendees connect at the 2025 MSUFCU...

Arianna Ridderbusch, MSUFCU Vice President of Community Impact
Aug 20, 20252 min read


In My Eyes: Logan Taylor’s Journey Through Pain, Purpose, and Publishing Her Power
Courtesy Photo-Logan Taylor, author of In My Eyes: Searching for Self-Worth , is rewriting her narrative, and inviting others to do the...

Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 2, 20254 min read


The Southside Business Chronicle: New Newspaper Launch Celebrates Local Business, Black Legacy, and Community Power
The inaugural issue of the Southside Business Chronicle—now in print and making history. A new era of business storytelling has...

Yanice Y. Carter
Jun 8, 20252 min read


WOMAN OF MANY FACETS: YANICE JACKSON LEADS THE CHRONICLE INTO A NATIONAL ERA
From Local Legacy to National Stage — Chronicle Media Grows Beyond the Midwest Photo Credit: Tay Lee, Heart of the City Photography —...

Yanice Y. Carter
Jun 2, 20253 min read


📰 Jay Price "The Morning Mayor" Honoring the Life and Legacy of A Founding Voice of Lansing Michigan's Black Media
Courtesy Photo — Jay Price behind the mic at WLTH Radio in Gary, Indiana, spinning records and shaping the sound of soul in the early...

Yanice Y. Carter
May 7, 20252 min read


Heat Resistance in Machinery Metals: Why It Matters
Heat-resistant metals in machinery provide safety, durability, and performance under extreme temperatures. Learn why they matter and how they’re used.

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 23, 20252 min read


Competing With Big Corporations Through Adaptive Technology
Big brands have many advantages—resources, global reach, marketing budgets—but that doesn’t mean small business owners can’t thrive in...

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 10, 20252 min read


📰 The Chronicle News Small Business Spotlight- Meika’s Boutique N More; New Location, Same Excellence
Courtesy Photo-Shemeika Barney, Founder & CEO of Meika’s Boutique N More and Exclusive Travel N More, brings style, service, and...

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 7, 20252 min read


The Chronicle News' Small Business Spotlight: Tammara McCollum's Journey from Setback to Sweet Comeback with Smoothies n' Stax
Courtesy Photo-Tammara McCollum "They say research is key." Tammara sips, studies, and sets the bar higher. Smoothies n’ Stax is...

Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 25, 20253 min read


Michigan's Dental Dynasty: The Lucas-Perry Family Shines in The Chronicle Small Business Spotlight
Courtesy Photo- (L to R) Laval, Victoria, Evelyn Crystal and Patrick In the heart of Michigan, a remarkable family is redefining...

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 20, 20255 min read
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