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📰 The Chronicle News Small Business Spotlight-Bonita Mitchell | Thread of Hope Records
Courtesy Photo- Bonita Mitchell , founder of Thread of Hope Records and recording artist behind the powerful new single “Let This Mind Be...

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 7, 20253 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


LCC Jazz Band Performs with Transcendence Performing Arts Center Featuring Candace N. Potts
Photo Credit-Kevin Fowler LANSING, Mich. — The LCC Jazz Band, led by Jonathon Gewirtz, will present a concert in collaboration with the...

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 6, 20251 min read


A Healing Power: How Therapeutic Music Boosts Your Well-being
Courtesy Photo-Therapeutic Music Program at McLaren Greater Lansing Music can have a profound impact on someone’s well-being and has been...

Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 5, 20252 min read


Celebrating the Legacy of Michael Jackson: How He Broke Barriers in Music and Culture
Photo Credit Kevin Mazur-Michael Jackson performs during the "Bad" tour at Madison Square Garden in New York City circa March 1988....

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 26, 20252 min read


The Impact and Importance of Black History in Shaping American Identity
Black Excellence: The Foundation of American History" 🎶🏀📖🔬✨ This powerful illustration highlights the impact of Black contributions...

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 26, 20252 min read


THE FOUR-TIME TONY AWARD® WINNING NEW MUSICAL IS STARTIN' SOMETHIN' IN EAST LANSING FEB 11-16, 2025, AT WHARTON CENTER
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to East Lansing in MJ,...

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 27, 20252 min read


The Chronicle Small Business Spotlight: The Barbara Leatherwood Fight for the Cure Foundation
Story and Mission Founded in 2019, the Barbara Leatherwood Fight for the Cure Foundation was established to honor the memories of...

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 16, 20253 min read


YOLANDA ADAMS RETURNS WITH FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 13 YEARS‘SUNNY DAYS’ f/ DONALD LAWRENCE, SIR THE BAPTIST & MORE AVAILABLE NOW
(Los Angeles, CA — Sept. 13, 2024) - Yolanda Adams , the platinum-selling legendary gospel singer makes her grand return with the release...

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 10, 20242 min read


LCC Jazz Band Hosts Fall Swing Fling
The LCC Jazz Band, will host a swing dance event with live music on November 1 from 6-9 p.m. in the LCC Gannon Commons.

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 25, 20241 min read


🎉Festival of Praise 2024!🎉
Join October 12, 2024, for an unforgettable night of worship and celebration! Doors open at 5 PM. Event starts at 5:30 PM

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 4, 20241 min read


THE QUEEN OF HIP-HOP SOUL MARY J. BLIGE,AND AWARD-WINNING PRODUCERS JORDAN AND JOHN DAVIS EXTEND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH LIFETIME
THE QUEEN OF HIP-HOP SOUL MARY J. BLIGE,AND AWARD-WINNING PRODUCERS JORDAN AND JOHN DAVIS EXTEND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH LIFETIME

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 27, 20243 min read


Meet the Candidate: Lavonté Heard for Lansing School Board - A Champion for Community-Centered Education
Lavonté Heard is a dynamic candidate running for the Lansing School Board, bringing a vision deeply rooted in community.

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 26, 20242 min read


World-Famous Temptations to Perform with EMU Marching Band
Eastern Michigan University is thrilled to announce an unforgettable halftime show featuring the world-renowned vocal group, The Temptations

Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 11, 20243 min read


GospelFest Sunday at Jazzfest!
Get ready for the Gospel Fest at the Jazz Fest!

Yanice Y. Carter
Jul 15, 20241 min read


GRAMMY NOMINATED DOE RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM HEART OF A HUMAN
GRAMMY NOMINATED DOE RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM HEART OF A HUMAN STREAM & PURCHASE HEART OF A HUMAN NOW

Yanice Y. Carter
Jul 12, 20241 min read


Organizers Announce WOW Fest 2024
Organizers Announce WOW Fest 2024

Yanice Y. Carter
Jul 10, 20241 min read


Celebrating Black Music Month: The Chronicle's Tribute to Iconic Sounds
Janelle Monáe performing in concert. Credit: Paras Griffin via WireImage June is African American Music Appreciation Month! Created by...

Yanice Y. Carter
Jun 26, 20243 min read


WKAR Named 2023 Michigan Public Station of the Year for TV and Radio
WKAR Named 2023 Michigan Public Station of the Year for TV and Radio.

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Famed actor and best-selling author Hill Harper |
Famed actor and best-selling author Hill Harper, US Senate candidate to appear at Jackson based annual multi-series festival;

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 7, 20241 min read
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