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Dates announced for 2024 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light in Detroit
Dates announced for 2024 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light in Detroit

Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 24, 20232 min read


TINA — THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL COMES TO WHARTON CENTER APRIL 18–23, 2023 TICKETS ON SALE NOW
TINA — THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL COMES TO WHARTON CENTER APRIL 18–23, 2023 TICKETS ON SALE NOW

J. Domonick Dixie
Mar 23, 20234 min read


Fresh Ideas for your Podcast Playlist
Need some new podcast ideas? We have just the recommendations for you in the theme of Women's History Month for those looking to make change

Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 22, 20230 min read


Women's History Month Playlist: Songs for Women by Women
Your new favorite playlist just dropped: Our Women's History Month Playlist is available for your listening pleasures!

Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 15, 20230 min read


A Look In The Mirror - Arthur Ashe (1943 - 1993) Tennis Champion
Sports figures such as Arthur Ashe are often regarded as role models for African-American athletes. Ashe was born in 1943 in Richmond,...

J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 26, 20231 min read


With Soul in their Strings: Breaking Barriers with a Viola and a Violin
Two kids in orchestra class from Fort Lauderdale had big dreams. They made it all come true. Now, they are paving the way for others.

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 20, 20233 min read


Rihanna's Most Exciting Performance
Rihanna tells us she is pregnant in the most entertaining way

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 13, 20232 min read


Recap of Black Love at the Grammy’s
Black Love at the Grammy's

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 13, 20231 min read


Lansing Musical Duo to Compete at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN
(Lansing, MI) – The Dedfoot Duo of Wil Pruitt & Justin Deason have qualified for, and will compete against Blues artists from around the...

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 10, 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 - 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


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


Gordon Parks: The camera was his weapon
The camera was his weapon. Gordon Parks is known for his breathtaking captures featured in LIFE and Vogue

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 5, 20231 min read


A Look in the Mirror - Joe Lewis (1914 - 1981) US Heavyweight Champion
He was born Joseph Lewis Barrow in Chambers County, Alabama. Known as the “Brown Bomber” he gained the title by defeating James Braddock in

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 1, 20231 min read


Peppermint Creek Theatre Company Announces Opening of Musical 'Daddy Long Legs'
Courtesy of Peppermint Creek Lansing, MI – Peppermint Creek Theatre Company opens its next production, a musical “rags-to-riches” tale of...

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 26, 20233 min read


Reflecting on the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr: His Impact 96 Years Later
4 things to know about MLK

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 15, 20233 min read


Lawyers of Rap Legend Dr. Dre Demand a Republican Rep. to stop using his Music
Dr. Dre has his lawyers demanding cooperation from a politican. Read more about who is it and why.

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 12, 20231 min read


ALISA WEILERSTEINBACH CELLO SUITES 1, 3, AND 5
Cellist Alisa Weilerstein will take Wharton Center’s stage for one night only on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 10, 20231 min read


Black Creators discuss disparities in the influencer industry
Black creators speak of the disparities in the influencer industry

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 1, 20232 min read


8 books by Black authors you will want to add to your reading list in 2023
Books by Black authors you will want to read this year

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 31, 20225 min read
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