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5 kid-friendly YouTube programs that will educate your child on Kwanzaa
Kid-friendly Youtube Channels to teach your child about Kwanzaa

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 23, 20222 min read


H. E. R. is one Tony away from EGOT status
Another EGOT in the Black community? H. E. R. plans to join other greats like Whoopi Goldberg an John Legend.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 15, 20221 min read


Seizing the Opportunity, NeekaRae becomes an Opportunity art affiliate
Opportunity Art has a new Opportunity art affiliate

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 8, 20221 min read


Fans Mourn the Death of Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie
Fans are mourning the death of Hall of Fame rock-n-roll singer Christine McVie.
The "Fleetwood Mac" band member died Wednesday. She was 79.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 1, 20221 min read


THIS DAY IN HISTORY....
Today is the 40th anniversary of the release of the biggest-selling album of all time -- Michael Jackson's "Thriller!"

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 30, 20221 min read


Musician/Composer Jon Batiste to perform at Biden White House's 1st State Dinner
Grammy and Oscar-winning bandleader Jon Batiste will perform at President Biden's first State Dinner on Thursday.

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 29, 20221 min read


Critically-acclaimed film reimagined as a musical takes stage at the Wharton Center
Pretty Woman: The Musical, based on one of Hollywood's most beloved romantic stories, is coming to Wharton Center December 13-18

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 18, 20222 min read


MSU Music presents an uplifting concert to celebrate the season
MSU's choir and orchestra members will gather to bring the joy and spirit of the holiday seasons to the community.

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 17, 20223 min read


Acclaimed Singer can Sing No Longer
Singer Roberta Flack's manager says the Grammy Award winner has a progressive disease that has left her unable to singer any longer!

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 15, 20221 min read


Thousands expected at Friday’s Funeral for Rap Star
R&B star Alicia Keys and pop singer Justin Bieber will perform during Friday’s funeral service for the slain rapper known as "Takeoff."

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 10, 20221 min read


Happy Anniversary to the Wu-Tang Clan!
Today is the 29th anniversary of the birth of the Wu-Tang Clan, one of the most influential hip-hop groups in music history.

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 9, 20221 min read


Artistic Trilogy to End with Lansing Show
Visual Artist Mila Lynn & Hip Hop Artist/Producer Torrey Gray will bring their "Inktober Trilogy" to a close with The Inktober Final.

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 3, 20221 min read


There is a New Honor Coming for the Hip Hop pioneers 'Salt n Pepa'
The Hip Hop pioneers Salt n Pepa will be honored next week with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 30, 20221 min read


Music Superstar Rihanna IS BACK!
Music Superstar Rihanna is back with her first new music release since 2016. She dropped a new track a couple of days ago.

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 29, 20221 min read


Legendary Rock n Roll Star Dies
Legendary rock n roll star Jerry Lee Lewis has died at age 87.

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 28, 20221 min read


BIPOC Tour de Force enters the conversation at Riverwalk Theatre
Fabulation” is a social satire about an African-American woman, whose husband suddenly disappears after embezzling all of her money.

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 17, 20222 min read


DIANA KRULL RETURNS TO WHARTON CENTER
From the desk of Bob Hoffman

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 22, 20221 min read


INDIVIDUAL TICKETS FOR WHARTON CENTER SHOWS ON SALE NOW
From the Desk of Bob Hoffman

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 19, 20223 min read


The Second City 'Out of the house' at the Wharton - month end
From the desk of Bob Hoffman

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 16, 20220 min read


'In Emily's words' at the Wharton- Sept 23rd and 25th- Pasant Theatre
From the desk of Bob Hoffman

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 15, 20222 min read
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