Against All Odds Foundation founder Shirley M. Carter-Powell has spent decades turning survival into service. As the Founder and President of Against All Odds Foundation, Shirley is a two-time cancer survivor who has dedicated her life to supporting other survivors, cancer patients, families, and underserved community members during some of life’s most difficult moments. Through advocacy, encouragement, survivor outreach, basic-needs support, and the Bobbie Jackson Scholarshi

For years, DJ Cutt Nice has used music not only to entertain, but to educate, uplift, and preserve culture throughout the Lansing community and beyond. Known as “The 45 Advocate,” DJ Cutt Nice has built a reputation as a respected DJ, music historian, collector, and community voice dedicated to keeping the art of DJing alive for future generations. His passion for music, vinyl culture, storytelling, and community engagement has inspired countless people through both performan

Long before conversations about therapy, trauma, and emotional wellness became more common in Black communities, Bebe Moore Campbell was already challenging the silence. An accomplished author, journalist, and mental health advocate, Campbell used her voice to speak openly about the emotional struggles many Black families quietly carried for generations. Through her writing, public advocacy, and community work, she helped create space for conversations that had too often been

There are some trips you take just to get away. Then there are trips that quietly tap you on the shoulder and whisper, “You could build a life here.” Recently, The Chronicle packed up the car and hit the highway headed west toward Tulsa, and somewhere between the laughter, roadside snacks, oversized candy stores, and powerful moments of reflection, this road trip turned into something bigger than a vacation. It became a reminder that America still has places where community f

Official event announcement for The Chronicle News 40th Anniversary Legacy Showcase & Gala, celebrating four decades of community storytelling, culture, leadership, and impact in Michigan. For four decades, The Chronicle News has stood as more than a newspaper. It has been a living archive of Lansing’s Black history, community victories, neighborhood voices, cultural movements, and untold stories that deserved to be seen and remembered. Founded in 1986 by the late Larry “Jay

There are some stories that do not fade with time. They wait quietly in the heart, patient as memory, until life gives them one more chance to be seen. On Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m., the Library of Michigan will host a free public screening of the internationally acclaimed feature film Old Heart, an emotional World War II drama centered on love, sacrifice, racial history, and elder independence. Produced by the nonprofit Heartland Independent Film Forum, the film was shot

DJ Crazy Caz is more than a DJ, he is the heartbeat of the city. Through music, he brings people together, creates unforgettable moments, and gives the world a soundtrack that will never be forgotten. Being a DJ is about more than playing songs, it is about reading the room, feeling the energy, and knowing how to bring people together. DJ Crazy Caz has a gift for creating joy, turning any space into a place where people can connect, celebrate, and just be free. His music does

More than a coloring page, it’s a mirror. Showing our children they can use their voice, tell stories, and shape their world. Through Chronicle Kids, we’re planting confidence, purpose, and possibility. Yanice Carter is a journalist, publisher, and community storyteller who is dedicated to sharing stories that inform, inspire, and connect people. As the Publisher of The Chronicle News and the voice behind The Sunday Chronicle, she creates platforms where real stories are told

Early Bird Special: Receive 25% OFF any ticket tier using code LEGACY25. Click Here for Tickets LANSING, MI — The Chronicle News proudly announces its 40th Anniversary Legacy Showcase & Gala, an immersive evening honoring four decades of community storytelling, leadership, and cultural impact. The celebration will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Lansing Community College’s Michigan Room (600 N Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933). The evening runs from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM,

Jay Price was more than a radio voice, he was a storyteller, a leader, and a builder of community connection. As a media executive, radio personality, and co-founder of The Chronicle Newspaper, he used his voice to inform, uplift, and bring people together. Alongside him was Carolyn Carter, a talented graphic designer and creative force who brought stories to life on the page. Through her design, she gave the community something to see, something to hold, and something to be

Courtesy Photo: Larry (Jay Price) Carter in his early days of radio at WLTH in Gary, IN There are some people who don’t just live life… they build something that keeps living after them. Larry “Jay Price” Carter was one of those people. With a career spanning more than 50 years in radio and journalism, he wasn’t just part of media, he helped shape it. From the early days behind the mic to co-founding The Chronicle in 1986 alongside Carolyn Carter, he created a platform roo

Something special is coming, and it starts with our children. The Chronicle News is proud to introduce a brand new initiative designed to inspire, empower, and affirm the next generation, the Chronicle Kids Coloring Series. Kicking off the series is our very first feature, Judge Wanda Stokes, a respected leader whose work in the community reflects fairness, integrity, and justice. Through this interactive coloring page, children are invited to do more than color, they are en

Courtesy Photo: A voice born from purpose, not pressure. Makayla Cain represents the next generation of storytellers, where courage meets calling and personal truth becomes a global conversation. A Legacy Rooted in Wisdom Makayla’s voice is not just a breakthrough, it is part of a lineage. In a previous Chronicle feature, “Remembering How to Raise Our Children: A Talk with Dr. Eugene Cain ,” he spoke to the importance of intentional parenting, community responsibility, and th

Courtesy Photo: Gospel Powerhouse Kierra Sheard shares the Personal Trials that Transformed Pressure into Purpose with Gospel Sensation Kirk Franklin Kierra Sheard: Finding Her Voice Beyond Legacy, Loss, and the Weight of Expectation There are names that carry history. And then there are names that carry expectation. For Kierra Sheard, both have walked hand in hand since the very beginning. Born into gospel royalty as the daughter of Karen Clark Sheard and niece to the legen

Courtesy Photo: Verna Dorsey Holly she built a life grounded in love and legacy, raising three children while shaping countless others through her work. There are some names that don’t just belong to a person, they belong to a sound, a spirit, a movement. Verna Dorsey Holley is one of those names. Born on April 29, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, Holley’s life has been a living composition, one that blends discipline, faith, culture, and the unmistakable power of music. Long befo

There are some words that refuse to stay in the past. They rise. They echo. They return… right on time. This weekend, those words take center stage as Stage One at Sycamore Creek Eastwood presents a powerful staged reading of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail, directed by 517’s own Melik Brown. Written from a jail cell in 1963, Dr. King’s letter was never meant to be comfortable. It was meant to confront. To challenge. To awaken. And decades later, it

Photo Credit: Gettys Image-Louise Little, mother of Malcom Little (Malcom X) During Women’s History Month, we honor women whose courage, intellect, and leadership have shaped history, even when their names remain unfamiliar. One such woman is Louise Little, political activist, educator, and the guiding force behind Malcolm X. Born in Grenada in the late 1890s, Louise Little grew up in a family that valued education and self-determination. Fluent in English, French, and Creole

Courtesy Photo:Carolyn Carter Before the titles, before the legacy, before the lives she would touch… there was this moment. A young woman, full of light, already becoming who she was called to be. Silent strength. That is the phrase that comes to mind when I think of Carolyn (Hill) Carter. Not loud. Not attention-seeking. Not chasing recognition. But steady… faithful… foundational. Born on June 22, 1951, in Great Lakes, Illinois, to Willie L. Hill and Emma Garland, Carolyn’s

Courtesy Photo: She didn’t just live… she nurtured, she guided, she held it all together. Mosetta Carter, a legacy of love that continues to grow. There are women who live quiet lives… and then there are women whose lives echo through generations. Sis. Mari Mosetta Nunley-Carter was not just a matriarch. She was a foundation. Born April 9, 1909, in Panola County, Mississippi, to the late Malachi Nunley and Nennie Hughes-Nunley, Sis. Carter entered this world as part of a line

Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a towering voice in the fight for civil rights and social justice, dedicated his life to uplifting communities and challenging systems of inequality. His message, “Keep Hope Alive,” remains a guiding call for generations continuing the work of justice and freedom. For more than half a century, the name Jesse Jackson has echoed through the halls of justice, church sanctuaries, college campuses, and city streets across America. His voice, steady