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Are You Planning for a Family? Here’s Where to Start.
Planning to start a family is a very exciting journey. There is so much to do while getting ready to have a child, so it’s vital to know the
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 21, 20222 min read
“Independent Women” Brings Attention to Women & Women of Color in Art
The event was created because Melina, Christina, Patty, & Aminah wanted to give a voice to the barriers they continue to face, but also show
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 21, 20222 min read
Stomach Flu vs. Respiratory Flu: How to Tell the Difference
Whether you call it the stomach flu, or more accurately, gastroenteritis, this contagious infection is no fun. Gastroenteritis is commonly
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 2, 20223 min read
Lansing Black Owned Businesses Partner for 2022 Black Book Drive
For the second year in a row, Artist Mila Lynn of Mind of Mila, and Lorin Cumberbatch of Skin Studio 211, bring the Black Book Drive to the
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Bootstrapping Business – How to Start a Business That Benefits Your Community
For millions of Americans, the ultimate dream means starting their own small business, especially one that is integrated and beneficial to t
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 26, 20223 min read
“Dreamland” Live Artist Showcase by Brown Girl Productions an Outstanding Success
The live artist showcase took place at Lansing’s Old Town’s Urban Beat. The ambiance alone was breathtaking. It was an intimate night full
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 17, 20221 min read
The 2021 Mental Health Awareness and Resource Fair
The Office of the Ingham County Treasurer and the Dignified Aging Project hosted the “Mental Health Awareness and Resource Fair” at the Alfr
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 16, 20222 min read
Hip Hop Artist & Producer Torrey Gray to Release Upcoming Single Entitled “Build” (Peace, Love, Heal
Music Producer & Hip Hop Artist Torrey Gray is proud to announce the release of his newest single entitled “Build” (Peace, Love, Heal, Grow)
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 13, 20223 min read
2021: The Year of the Aces-The “4 Aces of Visual Arts” Impact Report
In 2021, four individual artistic entrepreneurs joined forces as one to lay the groundwork for the Capital Region’s For-Profit Arts Industry
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 8, 20227 min read
Free Santa Meet and Greet, December 4th from 10am-2pm!
Please join the Willow Tree Family Center, The Village Lansing, Black Lives Matter - Lansing, and Blue Cross Complete at a special event des
Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 2, 20212 min read
Understanding the Impact of Structural Racism on BIPOC Access to Quality Mental Healthcare
For countless years Mental Illness has been a silent predator in BIPOC communities. Since the days of slavery, oppression and misinformation
Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 23, 20216 min read
Visual Artist/Body Painter Sarah Renee Sanders To Present Lansing’s First “R Rated” Art Experience
Award Winning Artistic Entrepreneur & Body Painter Sarah Sanders will be presenting Lansing’s first ever “R Rated” Art Experience,
Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 28, 20214 min read
Mila Lynn & Torrey Gray Inktober 2021 Project
Inktober is a month long art challenge created by Artist Jake Parker in 2009 that is focused on improving skill and developing positive draw
Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 10, 20213 min read
FUNNY IS FUNNY COMEDY CLUB GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING-SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
September 24, 2021, at 5:00pm - Funny Is Funny Comedy Club at Greenwood District Studios will be bringing back the funny
Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 7, 20212 min read
Monday Night Masterpiece: New Live Talk Show & Art Experience Coming to the Capital City
Opportunity Arts presents Monday Night Masterpiece, a Live Talk Show & Art Experience that features one individual performing/visual artist
Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 7, 20212 min read
How to Avoid Negative Thinking
We have thousands of thoughts each day. Some are positive and some are negative. Inevitably there will have some negative thoughts in that b
Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 5, 20212 min read
Tips to Practice Mindfulness
You may have heard of the term ‘mindfulness’ in the last few years. Mindfulness has gained attention in the last few years.
Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 3, 20212 min read
Three Stacks Music Festival-September 18th Adado Riverfront Park
Three Stacks Music Fest in Lansing, Michigan. This inaugural music event will take place on Saturday September 18th, 2021| 12pm-10PM at the
Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 3, 20211 min read
420 Cannabis Festival 2021-Defining and Embracing Diversity
The 420 Cannabis Festival helped me get past the stigma attached to marijuana consumption (of any kind.) I’ve now seen an entirely different
Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 28, 20212 min read
COVID causes MSU Paint Major to bring Senior Showcase to Lansing
Award winning visual artist Autumn Hopkins of Aura Lee Gallery presents The Capital City Premiere of
Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 26, 20215 min read
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