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The 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture
Like hip-hop, the ESSENCE Festival of CultureTM is more than just the music.

Yanice Y. Carter
Jun 28, 20233 min read


Schor, Lansing Economic Development Corporation Launch ‘The Empower Program’
Schor, Lansing Economic Development Corporation Launch ‘The Empower Program’

Yanice Y. Carter
Jun 13, 20232 min read


The Rise of the Side Hustle Economy: Embracing New Opportunities
In recent years, the side hustle economy has experienced a remarkable surge in popularity and widespread adoption. Driven by...

J. Domonick Dixie
May 22, 20232 min read


Elevate All-Black Business Accelerator Welcomes Second Cohort
Ten Entrepreneurs Join Rigorous Six-Month Business Accelerator Program.

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 25, 20233 min read


A Note from The Chronicle News's Founding Publisher on his Birthday: The World as We Know It
Republished note from The Chronicle News's late publisher Jay Price, from 2020 as he reflects on the state of our world

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 19, 20233 min read


Downtown East Lansing’s Risky Studios to Celebrate Grand Reopening at New, Expanded Location
Risky Studios will be celebrating its grand reopening at a new, expanded location in downtown East Lansing on Saturday, April 15th

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 5, 20232 min read


"Lifetimes" A Film by Amber Love
‘Lifetimes’ a short documentary directed by Lansing local, Amber Love, to have hometown premier at the Capital City Film Festival.

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 4, 20232 min read


The Spice Girl
I had the opportunity to visit the Spice Suit + Black and Fourth space located at 2201 Channing St. NW, Washington, DC. A specialty spice...

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 2, 20231 min read


Tatse’ & Alobosa Bar; A Gem Hidden in Plain Sight Celebrates a Year in Business
Taiwo is asking for the support of those near and far to help keep the doors of Tatse’ open to the public.

Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 31, 20234 min read


Larry (Jay Price) Carter honored by U.S. Rep Elissa Slotkin for Black History Month
Slotkin Honors Black Leaders, Historical Figures from Michigan’s 7th District with Floor Speech for Congressional Record Statements

Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 1, 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


Applications Open for 2nd Elevate Cohort, LEAP and PNC Foundation’s Black Entrepreneurship Program
LEAP with support from the PNC Foundation, has opened applications for the second cohort of Elevate, a Black business accelerator program.

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 1, 20232 min read


National Alliance for Black Business Launch First-Ever Black Business Enterprise (BBE) Certification
courtesy BBE BBE Certification and Scorecard to be Piloted in Historic Black Towns, and Cities with Black Mayors, Then on National Scale,...

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 27, 20233 min read


5 Historically Black towns you should know about
5 Black towns settled in the United States from NYC to New Mexico and in between

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 23, 20232 min read


Biden speaks at Ebenezer Baptist Church this morning, location of MLK's childhood baptism
Biden to speak at Ebenezar Baptist Church this morning, childhood church home of MLK

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 15, 20231 min read


Financial Habits You Should Practice in 2023
Our financial expert talks simple financial habits to practice in 2023

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 8, 20232 min read
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