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‘Good Times’: 50 years ago, Norman Lear changed TV with a show about a working-class Black family’s struggles and joys
‘Good Times’: 50 years ago, Norman Lear changed TV with a show about a working-class Black family’s struggles and joys

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 21, 20235 min read


How To Choose the Right Silicone Shield for a Lash Lift
If you’re a beauty professional passionate about providing your clients with an unforgettable lash lift experience, then you know how...

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 17, 20232 min read


20 Questions that will Help you to get to know your Partner and Create Deeper Intimacy & Connection
Sometimes, the conversations run dry but your partner still has plenty of interesting, never-before-heard info to share. Use this list.
Kristen Freeman
Apr 6, 20232 min read


Ways to Save the Most in 2023
Building your savings for big purchases or emergencies can seem daunting, especially when you don’t know where to start.

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 5, 20232 min read


A Look In The Mirror - Langston Hughes (1902 -1967) Writer/ Editor/ Lecturer
He was born James Mercer Langston Hughes in Joplin, MO. Hughes was a poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist.

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 3, 20231 min read


The Mother: Seed and Soil
This edition of the ‘The Mother’ discusses how women, mothers and womb bearers nurture & multiple all things to create more life and energy

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 23, 20234 min read


The Mother-One day, I looked down and I did not have a baby anymore
This night was different or, perhaps, I was just more aware. I heard whimpering from upstairs. Instead of a baby’s shrieks and squeals......

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 5, 20224 min read


My Two Cents....
How should Lansing's black community react to the slow' or 'no' media coverage of the death of Bishop David Maxwell?

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 5, 20221 min read


My Two Cents....
Here's a "My Two Cents" commentary on the subject of CHITTERLINGS! Everything you wanted to know...but were afraid to ask!

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 28, 20222 min read


The Mother
Kristen talks about being asked "What do you do?" and life as a stay at home mom in this issue of The Mother

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 13, 20225 min read


A Random Thought....
What's up with SOLES rather than SOULS to the polls? Is this an homage to the effort to make ours' a more secular society?

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 7, 20221 min read


My Two Cents -- "Stop the Violence"
The fight between football players at Michigan Stadium last Saturday is an example of an epidemic of violence in the black community.

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 2, 20222 min read


My Two Cents: The Brawl at the Big House
Here's a personal commentary, "My Two Cents," about the Brawl at Michigan Stadium between players for Michigan State and Michigan.

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 1, 20222 min read


An Open Letter to New Mothers
Kristen Freeman has some 'Mommy Talk' about juggling some of the more challenging aspects of motherhood and life.

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 26, 20224 min read


Downtown East Lansing’s only Black-owned spa unveils location with a Grand Opening
News from Skin Studio 211

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 12, 20222 min read


Should kids be in the kitchen?
By Kristen Freeman

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 10, 20227 min read


Learning to Accept the Journey
Brent Forsberg

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 30, 20224 min read


The Hidden Pattern of Community Growth
By Brent Forsberg

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 21, 20228 min read


My 2 Cents- The Death of a woman jogger
Column by Warren Williams

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 16, 20222 min read


Get the Most from Your Savings
Looking for ways to save beyond a traditional savings account? Here are two strategies to consider.

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 5, 20222 min read
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