Photo Credit: Gettys Image-Louise Little, mother of Malcom Little (Malcom X) During Women’s History Month, we honor women whose courage, intellect, and leadership have shaped history, even when their names remain unfamiliar. One such woman is Louise Little, political activist, educator, and the guiding force behind Malcolm X. Born in Grenada in the late 1890s, Louise Little grew up in a family that valued education and self-determination. Fluent in English, French, and Creole

Courtesy Photo:Carolyn Carter Before the titles, before the legacy, before the lives she would touch… there was this moment. A young woman, full of light, already becoming who she was called to be. Silent strength. That is the phrase that comes to mind when I think of Carolyn (Hill) Carter. Not loud. Not attention-seeking. Not chasing recognition. But steady… faithful… foundational. Born on June 22, 1951, in Great Lakes, Illinois, to Willie L. Hill and Emma Garland, Carolyn’s

Courtesy Photo: She didn’t just live… she nurtured, she guided, she held it all together. Mosetta Carter, a legacy of love that continues to grow. There are women who live quiet lives… and then there are women whose lives echo through generations. Sis. Mari Mosetta Nunley-Carter was not just a matriarch. She was a foundation. Born April 9, 1909, in Panola County, Mississippi, to the late Malachi Nunley and Nennie Hughes-Nunley, Sis. Carter entered this world as part of a line

Courtesy Photo:Dr. Joan Thomasina Jackson Johnson (In Loving Memory) A visionary leader, clinical psychologist, and former Director of Human Relations and Community Services for the City of Lansing, Dr. Johnson dedicated her life to uplifting communities through advocacy, healing, and service. Her legacy continues to shape the city she served with compassion, brilliance, and unwavering purpose. There are some people whose impact doesn’t end when they leave…it echoes. Dr. Joan

Courtesy Photo- Mr. Larry L. Leatherwood. A man whose greatest joy was his family and whose greatest gift was love. Mr. Leatherwood lived for the smiles of those he cherished and the purpose he saw in each of us. He adored his wife, Martha, sharing 63 beautiful years of marriage, and built a legacy that lives on through his children Jeffrey and Stacy (and her husband Will), and his grandson Samuel. His life reminds us that the truest measure of a man is not what he gained—but

Courtesy Photo-Larry L. Leatherwood, Public servant. Community builder. Champion for youth. Lansing is better because he was here. With heavy hearts, The Chronicle News honors the life and legacy of Larry Leatherwood, a Lansing legend whose impact will be felt for generations. Mr. Leatherwood was a longtime Lansing resident and a 30-year retiree of the State of Michigan, having served in numerous senior-level public service roles. His career reflected a deep commitment to equ

“Sometimes you grow so much, your wings outstretch the city you're from—you can't even move without brushing up against someone, and they...

Superstar entertainer Cher is in mourning today. Her mother, Georgia Holt, has died after battling illness for several months. She was 96.

Hundreds attended funeral services in Lansing for Bishop David Maxwell on Friday. He died last week at the age of 66.

Dr. Calvin Butts, a charismatic and politically savvy preacher from Harlem, NY, has died at 73.

Column by Warren Williams

By Warren Williams