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MSU Women’s Basketball: A Program Best 17-1 Record With Tough Games Ahead
Photo Credit: Alfred Laurence, Beige Planet Photography The Big Ten is a gauntlet MSU won a pair of nail-biters this week against Oregon and 24th ranked Nebraska, closing out games that were within one possession in the last minute of play. The Big Ten has already tested the Spartans, with our one loss coming from an away game at Wisconsin, and the Rutgers and Illinois also games played extremely close, not to mention overcoming an 11 point early deficit against a 23rd ranked

Tobias Webb
Jan 173 min read


MSU Women’s Basketball: now 2-1 in Big Ten play
The Spartans survived a tough matchup with Rutgers to end 2025 and notched a dominant win against the Indiana Hoosiers to kick off 2026

Tobias Webb
Jan 33 min read


A Chronicle Family Review of The Wiz at Wharton Center for the Performing Arts-Ease on Down the Road, Together
Photo Credit: The Chronicle Media Group-Liam stands in front of the WIZ poster, excited to see the show! Seeing The Wiz live at the Wharton Center was pure joy from start to finish. From the moment the curtain rose, the energy in the room was electric. The costumes were bold and stunning, the music was infectious, and the performances pulled the audience right in. This was not a show you quietly watched. This was a show you felt . I attended with my son Liam, and we truly ha

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 20, 20252 min read


Celebrating 30 Years of Sisterhood, Strength, and Heart — Why Waiting to Exhale Still Speaks to Us
Photo via WIX AI - Thirty years later, the story still breathes. Waiting to Exhale returns as a cultural landmark that redefined sisterhood, vulnerability, and Black womanhood on screen. Some stories don’t age; they deepen. Celebrating 30 years of Waiting to Exhale , a groundbreaking film that centered Black women’s stories, friendships, and emotional truth, and still speaks powerfully across generations. The year 2025 marked the 30th anniversary of Waiting to Exhale , a fil

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Experience the Magic of The Wiz: The Legendary Broadway Show Live at the Wharton Center December 9th-14th
Courtesy Photo-Cast of the Tony Award Winning Musical The Wiz EAST LANSING, MI—Everybody look around! The Tony Award® winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Wharton Center on Tuesday, December 9, through Sunday, December 14, 2025. Producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, Ambassador Theatre Group, Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker, and NETworks Presentations are thrilled to announce The Wiz will be at Wharton Center for 8 perf

The Chronicle News
Nov 29, 20253 min read


Southwest Lansing Gears Up for a Festive Community Celebration: Holiday in the Square
LANSING, MI — Southwest Action Group (SWAG) is excited to announce Holiday in the Square, a festive community celebration bringing together families, neighbors, and local partners for an evening of holiday magic on Saturday, December 6, from 4–6 PM, at the Pleasant Grove Town Square (behind 1910 Food Market). Holiday in the Square is designed to uplift and unite the Southside community with two hours of family-friendly fun. Attendees can look forward to festive activities, in

The Chronicle News
Nov 27, 20251 min read


Diamond Destiny Brings Faith, Fun, and Flippy to Wharton Center
Courtesy Photo-Diamond Destiny Actor | Singer | Storyteller -Currently touring with TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical, portraying the dynamic villain Flippy and other roles. A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Diamond has performed for thousands across North America. Her love for acting began at seven years old and continues to shine through every performance. She hopes audiences see a reflection of themselves in her work and remains deeply grateful for the unwav

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 23, 20252 min read


First Day of Early Voting in the Lansing City Election and Souls to the Polls Trunk-or-Treat: A Halloween Voting Education Event for Families
Lansing – On Saturday, October 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the Lansing City Clerk’s Office and multiple community organizations are...

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 9, 20252 min read


What’s Happening Michigan October 2025: A Chronicle Roundup
October is about celebration and community—pink ribbons, and the power of showing up for one another. Check out these events happening...

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Breaking Barriers on Tour: Lisa René Pitts Brings Black Excellence to A Beautiful Noise
Courtesy Photo-The national tour of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical brings the story of the legendary singer-songwriter to...

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 20, 20254 min read


Dam Jam Music Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Return to Original Location
3-Day Music Festival Returns to Rotary Park 3-Day Music Festival Returns to Rotary Park, Lansing, MI – Lansing 5:01's Dam Jam Music...

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 18, 20253 min read


Detroit’s Black Film Festival: Where Cinema Meets Culture and Cocktails
Detroit is a city that has always known how to tell a story. From Motown’s rhythm to the murals on the east side, the narrative of...

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 4, 20252 min read


A Guide to Celebrating Local Culture on Michigan 517 Day
Michigan 517 Day is a special occasion that celebrates the unique culture, history, and community spirit of the 517 area code region in...

Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 18, 20254 min read


Dino Days and Big Dreams How Imagine Planet Sparks Inspiration for Jackson Youth
Courtesy Photo-Imagine Planet team. In Jackson, learning doesn’t just happen in classrooms; sometimes it roars to life with dinosaurs. At...

Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 17, 20252 min read


Downtown Mason Set to Come Alive for the Annual Sun Dried Music Festival
Mason, MI – August 13, 2025 – The heart of downtown Mason will be filled with music, laughter, and community spirit as the annual Mason...

Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 15, 20252 min read


Legacy, Laughter & Lobster: An Exclusive with O’Shea Jackson Jr. Interview by Guest Contributor Terri Lee Chandler
Interview Conducted by: Terri Lee Chandler Article Written & Published by: The Chronicle Editorial Team Courtesy Photo-Terri Lee Chandler...

Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 1, 20253 min read


🎧 Dexter C on the Mix: Radio Roots, Caz, and Community Legacy
Courtesy Photo-Dexter Chandler, known to Lansing listeners as ‘Dexter C,’ brought smooth style and solid soul to the airwaves—from cable...

Yanice Y. Carter
May 13, 20252 min read


Rob-roy Nelson: Airwaves, Grace, and a Calling Beyond the Mic
Rob-roy Nelson pictured in his study, where faith and wisdom guide his ministry. From the airwaves to the pulpit, his message remains one...

Yanice Y. Carter
May 13, 20253 min read


Breaking Boundaries with Strings: A Chronicle Exclusive with Black Violin
By Yanice Y. Jackson | The Chronicle News Courtesy Photo-(R to L) Kev Marcus (violin) and Wil Baptiste (viola), the powerhouse duo behind...

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 10, 20256 min read


Black Violin: A Fusion of Classical and Hip-Hop - A Must-See Performance at the Wharton Center
Grammy-nominated duo fuses classical and hip-hop in one-night performance on April 30 Photo Credit-Rachel Bennett Photography-...

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 7, 20252 min read
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