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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


The Community Catalyst Brings Joy and Support to Lansing with 5th Annual Food and Essentials Giveaway
Photo Credit Carmen Hughes Sr-Executive Director Community Catalyst Yanice Jackson and crew outside of distribution site #1...

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 26, 20242 min read


The Chronicle's Small Business Spotlight: The Secret Ingredients-How Eric King of Poppa's Cookbook Cooked Up Small Business Success
Eric’s entrepreneurial journey is deeply rooted in his upbringing. The son of educators, he grew up understanding the importance of service

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 21, 20245 min read


Support Black-Owned Businesses: 450+ Places to Start Online
Support Black-Owned Businesses: 450+ Places to Start Online

Sophia Conti
Nov 10, 20246 min read


Remembering Joel Ferguson: A Lansing Giant in Black History and Community Empowerment
Lansing remembers Joel Ferguson, a trailblazer who broke barriers as the city’s first Black City Council member.

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 3, 20243 min read


The Chronicle Small Business Spotlight-How R.M. Easterly is Revolutionizing the Small Business Scene with THYIM: A Success Story
For R.M. Easterly, the road to becoming a successful entrepreneur started in the most unlikely of places—stranded on the side of a highway,

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 24, 20242 min read


The Chronicle Small Business Spotlight-D.U.S Couture: Empowering Lansing Through Fashion
Meet Dasjahnne U Swanson Owner, D.U.S Couture & D.U.S for Him & Her

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 13, 20242 min read


The National Business League Hosts the 37th Annual National Black Supplier Welcome Reception at Prime on Peachtree in Atlanta, Georgia
An Unmissable Gathering of Black Suppliers, Fortune 500 Corporations, and Industry Leaders – Empowering Economic Freedom Through Partnership

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 11, 20242 min read


The Community Catalyst Teams Up with Local Partners to Spread Holiday Cheer
Together, we can bring joy and relief to families in need this holiday season. We hope to see you there

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 1, 20241 min read


Dreamland 2024: A Collective Artistry-An immersive experience where art and imagination comes together
Dreamland 2024: A Collective Artistry-An immersive experience where art and imagination comes together

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Health Heroes: Black-Owned Businesses as Community Pillars
Black-owned small businesses transform their communities, driving innovation and fostering health and prosperity.

Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 22, 20243 min read


ShesUnCovered to Host Moo-moos & Mocktails Fundraiser for Women and Girls with Hair Loss
ShesUnCovered to Host Moo-moos & Mocktails Fundraiser for Women and Girls with Hair Loss

Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 22, 20241 min read


We talk about bad kids too Much
The landscape of Black enterprise is blooming, a testament to resilience and vision.

Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 10, 20244 min read
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