Photo Credit: Chronicle Creative Studio Black innovators continue to shape the cultural and creative landscape, from classrooms to boardrooms, blending legacy with progress in this feature image for “Roots and Renaissance: The Ongoing Story of Black Innovation.” Black brilliance has never gone dormant. It simply evolves with the times. What began as survival became strategy, and what was once dismissed as hustle has grown into an empire of innovation, creativity, and global

Courtesy Photo-(L to R) Co-Pastor Shantelle and Pastor Terence Hawkins of Mt. Zion Church of Deliverance, Jackson, Michigan. Pastor. They...

Courtesy Photo-Artist and studio owner Jamari Taylor of Jaylei Art sits surrounded by her portraits. Each piece is a reflection of her...

Courtesy Photo-The national tour of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical brings the story of the legendary singer-songwriter to...

Photo Credit: Illustration by Chronicle Graphics. Men in suits form an affirmation line to welcome students back to school, reminding...

Courtesy Photo — The Garrett family—SharRonnie, John, Kimmie, Kory, and Kendra—stands at the heart of our community’s collective strength. After an unimaginable journey, hopes are rising again with the Build Hope in Jackson campaign. Kimmie and her family face a new challenge: finding a safe, wheelchair-accessible home where they can live together comfortably. Their current home isn’t designed to support Kimmie’s needs, making everyday tasks more difficult for her and her lov

Not-for-profit organization is working to address the racial wealth gap in Greater Lansing caused by centuries of systemic inequalities ...

Photo Credit-Wix Stock Images-“Ordinary People. Extraordinary Impact.” – Honoring Everyday Heroes Through the Courage Project In a...

Courtesy Photo-Leaders of Legacy. Founders, Willye Bryan, President Prince Solace, Anne Brown (2022) of the Justice League of Greater...

Courtesy Photo-Logan Taylor, author of In My Eyes: Searching for Self-Worth , is rewriting her narrative, and inviting others to do the...

LANSING, MI — Something BIG is happening in Lansing this summer—and you don’t want to miss it! Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church is rolling out...

Courtesy Photo-Luther William Brown Sr.—known to Lansing as “Mr. Party”—dressed in his signature tuxedo and bowler hat, ready to turn any...

Courtesy Photo: Brandon “DJ Crazy Caz” Henderson — the heartbeat of the city and a legend behind the decks. Your light lives on in...

Courtesy Photo — Jay Price behind the mic at WLTH Radio in Gary, Indiana, spinning records and shaping the sound of soul in the early...

Brandon Henderson—known to so many as DJ Crazy Caz—was more than a DJ. He was the DJ. A mentor. A brother. A hometown hero. A...

When it comes to spinning records with precision, soul, and a deep love for the culture, few can match the consistency and cool of DJ...

By Yanice Y. Jackson | The Chronicle News Courtesy Photo-(R to L) Kev Marcus (violin) and Wil Baptiste (viola), the powerhouse duo behind...

Courtesy Photo- Bonita Mitchell , founder of Thread of Hope Records and recording artist behind the powerful new single “Let This Mind Be...

Courtesy Photo-Tammara McCollum "They say research is key." Tammara sips, studies, and sets the bar higher. Smoothies n’ Stax is...

Courtesy Photo-Ayanna D. Neal Attorney; Sexual Assault & Civil Rights Team Leader at Grewal Law PLLC. Lansing native Ayanna D. Neal has...