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Investing 101: Beginners Guide
There is one thing that is as certain as death and taxes. When discussing finances and investments, speculating means precisely
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Apr 1, 20213 min read


Articulating Democracy in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave
There is a part of me that believes the law should stand for something. I guess that would be that naïve part. Or the part that believes in
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Mar 31, 20213 min read


It’s All About the Customer
Describing Caleb Moss as a renaissance man is just the tip of the iceberg. Moss has created his future. Growing up, Moss was quite the chara
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Mar 31, 20213 min read


The Existential Art of Being-Artist Mila Lynn
Trying to capture the soul of an artist in words can be elusive. Mila Lynn is an artist extraordinaire. They say beauty is in the eye of the
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Mar 23, 20213 min read


The Night Democracy Died-Derrick Knox Jr. and the Poor People's Campaign
While the Poor People's Campaign advocates primarily for poor people and marginalized demographics, some issues go beyond black and white.
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Mar 21, 20215 min read


Greenwood District Studios-A Movie, Television, and Drive-In Theater has come to Lansing!
Lansing is in for a treat. Lansing’s first black independently owned movie, television, and drive-in theater company have arrived! They are
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Mar 21, 20214 min read


Family Makes All the Difference-Virg and Teri Bernero
Family means everything. Not just his, hers, or their family; everyone's family. The call for public service came early and ran deep. Form
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Mar 4, 20214 min read


REPAIR OUR NATION aka REPARATIONS
Slaves, immigrants, translators, Slave Owners, and business partners. There is this simplistically insane mythology that suggests for reason

Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 4, 20215 min read


Does "And Justice for All" Represent Everyone?
Asking to be recognized as a member of the human race is unfathomable. Yet, that is the reality for millions of Americans.
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Feb 27, 20214 min read


Black History and the Black Woman
The most confusing thing about today's black community outside of the fact that it is imploded due to a false narrative of female

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 26, 20214 min read


Something for the Children-Grace in a Case
You want to hear God laugh, tell him your plans. An early lesson learned by LaKiesha C Allen. At 15, Allen found herself in Mississippi and
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Feb 26, 20214 min read


The Equalizer Meets Numbers Produces "The Fledge"
The Equalizer is real, and he works and operates here in Lansing. Most of us enjoyed watching a movie series titled "the equalizer"
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Feb 24, 20213 min read


Finding Your Passion-The Journey of Alexa Boyce
Life can go for weeks, months, or years at a time without a change of routine. This status quo may seem bland, but often it can provide a se

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 18, 202110 min read


A Chat with History-The Life of Civil Rights Activist Fred L. Shuttleworth
I Can't imagine what it would be like to wake up one day and realize you are the wife of Mosses. Such was the realization of Dr. Sephira Bai
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Feb 18, 20217 min read


Red Bike Delivery Service-Delivery with a Personal Touch
Necessity is the mother of invention means when put in a difficult situation, one is likely to be inspired to create a novel or ingenious so
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Feb 18, 20213 min read


Black is King says REACH Studio Arts Center’s first ‘Artist in Residence-Mila Lynn
Internationally acclaimed visual artist and the first artist in REACH Studio Art Center's new Arts Residency Program, Lansing's own Mila Lyn

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 14, 20213 min read


Stand Up and Be Counted
History, not exclusively American history, is infamous for not recording the whole truth. Or, better yet, selective, and opinionated truths.
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Feb 14, 20216 min read


The Art of Dancing with Heart and Soul
Missy is the executive director of Happendance. “We are a quality of life mission,” stated Lilje. “We believe that everybody deserves the op
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Feb 10, 20213 min read


The Chronicle News' Community Spotlight-DJ Cutt Nice: Persistence Gets it Done
Courtesy Photo – Brian Payne, also known as DJ Cutt Nice, pays homage to the golden era of hip-hop with classic style and timeless beats....
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Feb 7, 20213 min read


A Dream Realized-The Village Lansing
Growing up in today's world is tough enough all by itself. Add to that a missing or absentee mom or dad, and the stakes are raised.
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Feb 7, 20212 min read
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