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

Photo Credit: Getty Images — Jayne Kennedy at the news desk, breaking barriers as one of the first Black women in sports broadcasting and redefining what presence looked like on television. Before it became common to see women covering major sports, there was Jayne Kennedy. In the 1970s, Jayne Kennedy broke barriers as one of the first Black women in sports broadcasting, stepping into a male-dominated industry with confidence, intelligence, and undeniable presence. Photo Cred

There is a quiet kind of power that doesn’t announce itself. It builds. It studies. It finishes. And then… it lifts others across the same finish line. Dr. Frances D. Carter-Johnson embodies that power. A distinguished policy researcher, data analyst, and educational consultant based in the Washington, D.C.–Baltimore region, Dr. Carter-Johnson has built a career at the intersection of research, equity, and opportunity. Her work spans federal agencies, academic institutions, a

Courtesy Photo:Dr. Joan Thomasina Jackson Johnson (In Loving Memory) A visionary leader, clinical psychologist, and former Director of Human Relations and Community Services for the City of Lansing, Dr. Johnson dedicated her life to uplifting communities through advocacy, healing, and service. Her legacy continues to shape the city she served with compassion, brilliance, and unwavering purpose. There are some people whose impact doesn’t end when they leave…it echoes. Dr. Joan

Not just a family. A formation. Not just success. ;A standard. Grace in their posture. Precision in their work. Power in their presence. They don’t just carry a name, they expand it. They don’t just enter rooms; they redefine excellence. The Lucas-Perry women refined. Respected. Revolutionary. There are families…and then there are institutions disguised as families. The Lucas-Perry legacy is one of those rare, powerful stories where love didn’t just endure, it multiplied… int

Courtesy Photo:Family and friends gathered in Detroit for “The Emerald City: A Celebration of Legacy and Love,” honoring the 43-year marriage of Lavel and Dr. Patricia Lucas-Perry. Some stories are not just about success. They are about legacy. When you listen to the story of Lavel and Dr. Patricia Lucas-Perry, you quickly realize their journey was never simply about careers or accomplishments. It was about building something enduring together, brick by brick, year by year, f