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The Chronicle highlights the voices, moments, and movements shaping communities.

Faith and Inspiration
Stories that uplift, encourage, and reflect the spiritual and moral foundations of our communities. Featuring faith leaders, community testimonies, reflections, and messages of hope that inspire resilience, service, and purpose across Michigan. Positive, uplifting content, inspirational stories, feel-good stories, happiness, peace, kindness.


A Look In The Mirror - Charles Drew (1904 to 1950) Surgeon and Pioneer
Charles Richard Drew was a medical researcher and surgeon who worked in the field of transfusions. He conducted studies on the storage of...

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 13, 20231 min read


A Look In The Mirror - Jacob Lawrence (1917 to 2000) Visual Artist
Jacob Lawrence was an American artist who was known for his depiction of African-American history and contemporary life. He referred to...

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 13, 20231 min read


A Look In The Mirror - Wilma Rudolph (1940 to 1994) Olympic Track Medalist
In 1956 and 1960, African-American sprinter and Olympic champion, Rudolph, won gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the 200 and...

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 13, 20231 min read


A Look In The Mirror - Carter G Woodson (1875 to 1950) Educator and Philosopher
Woodson was a historian, journalist, and author who pioneered the study of the history of African-Americans. He was also one of the first...

J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 13, 20231 min read


A Look in The Mirror - Dred Scott (1795 – 1858) Reformer
Dred Scott was an African-American man who was enslaved. He and his wife Harriet tried to seek freedom in 1857, but they were denied it....

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


MSU Graduate Builds Community through Conscious Conversations
Conscious Conversations, a monthly topical discussion series, is a space for meaningful, empathetic, and energizing discussion.

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 7, 20232 min read


A Look in The Mirror - Barbara Jordan (1936 -1996) Politician
Jordan was the first African American woman elected to the Texas Senate.

J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 6, 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


A Look in The Mirror - Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872 - 1906) Poet
Paul Laurence Dunbar was born in Dayton, OH to Matilda and Joshua Dunbar who were both slaves. He is known as one of the first African...

Yanice Y. Carter
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


Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “The Fledge” project in Lansing
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 6, 20233 min read


The 18-year-old who made history as the youngest Black mayor in the country
He just graduated high school and now, he will be leading a town in Arkansas, as the youngest Black mayor in United States history!

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 4, 20231 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


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


5 Keys to House-Hunting with a Family
From location to street positioning, here are 5 things to think on when you go house hunting.

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 30, 20233 min read


Artist Mila and former NBA player & creator of MoneyBall Sportswear to release 1/1 painted hoodies
Saturday January 28, Local Lansing artist Mila will collaborate founder of MoneyBall to offer the public exclusive hoodie collection

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 26, 20231 min read


LAFCU’s chief marketing officer and chief diversity officer honored as business leader, DEI champion
via LAFCU LANSING, Mich. — Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, LAFCU chief marketing officer and chief diversity officer, was named a 2022 Salute...

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 26, 20233 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


Questions To Ask Before Pivoting Your Business
Many businesses will start in one direction and realize they need to pivot to something else. Here are some questions to ask before pivoting

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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