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Community Organizations Partner to Give Back During Holiday Season
Hunger is a silent predator which we need to be prepared and equipped to fight. In response to helping meet the basic needs of the Lansing c

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 17, 20222 min read


Sorority Collects Nearly 1600 Pairs of Shoes for Soles for Souls
The Soles 4 Souls shoe collection project is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. international community service program, Exemplify

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 24, 20212 min read


Claretta Duckett-Freeman vows to stand up to political bullying
I was bullied a lot as a child because I didn’t want to come across as a troublemaker. I was afraid that people would see me as a bad kid.

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 27, 20212 min read


Claretta Duckett-Freeman Lansing City Council Candidate imagines more than police and prisons
In my mind prison serves two purposes in the United States. One is that it helps people feel that they are safer because a person deemed dan

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 25, 20212 min read


Rachel Willis Lansing City Council At-Large Candidate-Community, Commitment, and Collaboration
To some, the City of Lansing is merely the Capital City of Michigan, but to Rachel Willis Lansing is home. Rachel is the second of three chi

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 25, 20212 min read


Three Stacks Festival-His and Her Review by Matthew and Sarah Thornton
It's been a while since the Mrs., and I have seen live music. COVID slowed our roll a lot when it came to socializing and going to events.

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 25, 20214 min read


Financial Pandemic Relief Fairs to connect BWL residential customers
If you’re struggling to pay your bills, there’s help available.

Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 31, 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


Claretta Duckett-Freeman Lansing City Council at-large candidate
Courtesy Photo-Claretta Duckett-Freeman I’m very passionate about physical and mental health. I believe our taxes should go to improving...

Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 12, 20211 min read


Finance Corner with Matthew Thornton-Understanding how and why we pay for Insurance
Many elements play a role in how individuals and businesses are rated for insurance. Claim history, zip code and credit are just some of the

Yanice Y. Carter
Jul 5, 20213 min read


Soul of the City-Candidates Share their vision for the City of Lansing
Lansing is at a turning point. We, as a community, have endured the ebenflow of many ups and downs. We are at a point where the community ne

Yanice Y. Carter
May 15, 202110 min read


Still Going Strong-Maurice Benson
Benson remembers watching some high basketball film and wondering if he would be good enough to make it. "I knew I needed to improve my shot
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
May 13, 20213 min read


From Podcasts to National Syndication-Nate Frazier
Creating a second, maybe a third career with just a cell phone, tripod, heart, and desire is a Nate Frazier specialty. Two-and-a-half years
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
May 13, 20213 min read


SpartanNash Foundation launches companywide fundraising effort to support Special Olympics athletes
SpartanNash, Foundation have donated nearly $9.4 million, thousands of volunteer hours to Special Olympics during 37-year partnership

Yanice Y. Carter
May 8, 20213 min read


Jaali, the black rhino calf will be heading to a new home this fall
Jaali, the first black rhino calf in Potter Park’s 100-year history, will be heading to a new home this fall. The Association of Zoos and Aq

Yanice Y. Carter
May 8, 20212 min read


LAFCU invites public to Shred Day May 1
LAFCU is offering free document shredding to the public at the credit union’s Shred Day, Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m. to noon.

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 29, 20212 min read


“Biggest Free Agent in Opera” leaves New York, relocates to Lansing, MI
Vocal Performer & Opera Singer Extraordinaire Stephano Andreotti has moved to Lansing. The Globally Award Winning Artist has won awards on m

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 29, 20213 min read


LAFCU giving away free internet hotspots to help students, adults connect during pandemic
LAFCU, in partnership with the Michigan Credit Union Foundation, has opened applications for the LAFCU Hotspot Program. As part of the progr

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 27, 20212 min read


Precious Stones for Precious People: Artist Donates over 200 Pendants to COVID-Unit Nurses
Courtesy Photo-Front Line Workers from McLaren & Sparrow Hospital (Lansing, MI) – Local Stone Jeweler & Artist Danielle Smith, wanted to...

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 17, 20212 min read


It’s All About the Beat-Kaz Drumatik
Born and raised in Lansing, Kaz is a graduate of Everett High School. Kaz got the best of all worlds.
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Apr 17, 20213 min read
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