Courtesy Photo:Judy Kehler, founder of Kehler Strategy Group, brings decades of leadership, financial insight, and strategic vision to the work of building stronger organizations and communities. Some women do not just lead organizations, they help reshape how communities think, plan, and grow. Judy Kehler is one of those women. As the Founder of Kehler Strategy Group, Judy brings decades of leadership, financial insight, and strategic vision to the table. Her professional pa

Courtesy Photo- Rae-Kel Moore, Owner and Funder of Sister Tah' Sister Some movements start with funding. Some movements start with a strategy. And then some movements start at a picnic table in the park, with tired mothers who simply needed space to breathe. In 2018, at Francis Park in Lansing, Rae-Kel Moore, known to many as “Lady Kellz,” did not set out to launch a movement. She was living her life as a single mother of four, balancing work, home, and the quiet weight that

Photo Credit-The Chronicle Media Group-Generations aligned. My son Liam Carter is standing among men who model confidence, discipline, and care. This is what community mentorship looks like in action. Last weekend at the Lansing Mall, something shifted in the atmosphere. It wasn’t just a workshop. It wasn’t just photo ops in front of a branded backdrop. It was a room full of men choosing to rewrite narratives. Young men showed up for the 2026 Suited 4 Success Etiquette Worksh

Courtesy Photo-Oluwaseun “Sean” Sipeolu, Founder of Jollof Afro-Caribbean Lounge, is building more than a restaurant in Downtown Lansing — he is creating a cultural home rooted in connection, ownership, and legacy. Some businesses sell products. Others create experiences. Oluwaseun “Sean” Sipeolu did not open Jollof Afro-Caribbean Lounge to simply serve food. He opened it to serve culture. Founded in 2025 in the heart of Downtown Lansing, Jollof Afro-Caribbean Lounge is more

For four decades, The Chronicle News has amplified voices, honored culture, and preserved the stories that shape our community. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, we invite you to celebrate this milestone at the Michigan Room at Lansing Community College. The 40th Anniversary Legacy Gala will be an unforgettable experience featuring a locally owned business showcase, a vibrant mix and mingle reception, live music and entertainment, a dinner experience, and keynote remarks from Judge

Photo by Chronicle Media Group-Rhonda Stokes, Master Stylist and educator, is the founder of Rhonda’s Reflections. Licensed since age 18, she combines decades of salon expertise with hands-on apprenticeship training, preparing the next generation of stylists for State Board certification and sustainable careers in beauty. When it comes to transformation, Rhonda Stokes does more than style hair, she builds confidence strand by strand. A licensed cosmetologist since the age of

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when heartbreak gets a headset and a book deal — look no further than Logan Taylor. The author of In My Eyes: Searching for Self-Worth didn’t just turn her story into pages… she turned it into momentum. Logan’s journey isn’t about finding perfection it’s about finding truth. From navigating the messy, sacred terrain of self worth to standing tall as an indie author with something real to say, she’s proof that vulnerability is strength dres

Courtesy Photo-Mr. Andrew Brewer Jr., the owner of Optimum Peace Home Healthcare, brings dignity, structure, and steady leadership to families who need more than services, they need reassurance. With a foundation rooted in compassion and a vision focused on community impact, Brewer is building something stronger than a company. He’s building trust. Long before he became a healthcare leader, Andrew Brewer Jr. was a seventh-grade candy striper. He did not volunteer because he

Courtesy Photo-Yanice Y. Carter Chronicle News Publisher Winter has a way of stripping things down. The noise quiets. The streets are slow. And what’s left is truth. Who shows up? Who keeps going? Who learns how to bend without breaking. This issue centers on the voices that don’t wait for perfect conditions to thrive. The neighbors who shovel more than their own sidewalk. The small business owners who keep the lights on even when the margins are thin. The families who stretc

Courtesy Photo-Owner of the Standard Salon Troy, Lanitra Middlebrook Recently, I visited The Standard Salon in Troy, Michigan, and left with more than just a silk press and a facial—I left feeling lighter, seen, and restored. Feeling self-conscious due to a recent breakout, I hesitated to be seen that day. However, Lanitra’s invitation to experience her Salon and Spa Services transformed my spirit in unexpected ways. Photo Credit-The Chronicle Media Group-From Publisher Yan

Courtesy Photo- Seven local creators complete LEAP’s accelerator, turning influence into business growth and community investment LANSING, Mich. — (Nov. 17, 2025) The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) announced the successful completion of the second cohort of its InfluenceLansing program, a 16-week program equipping local creators to transform their digital influence into sustainable business ventures. Developed and led by LEAP to grow the region’s creative eco

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Photo Credit: Chronicle Creative Studio Black innovators continue to shape the cultural and creative landscape, from classrooms to boardrooms, blending legacy with progress in this feature image for “Roots and Renaissance: The Ongoing Story of Black Innovation.” Black brilliance has never gone dormant. It simply evolves with the times. What began as survival became strategy, and what was once dismissed as hustle has grown into an empire of innovation, creativity, and global

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Courtesy Photo-Mayor Andy Schor joins Eric and Wendi King to cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Poppa’s Cookbook on September 3,...

Courtesy Photo-The UPS Store #1197 has a new home at 6250 S. Cedar St., Suite 13 in Lansing. After more than three decades on 3105 S....

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Photo Credit-The Chronicle Media Group:Five-year-old Liam flashes a big smile after getting a fresh back-to-school haircut from Deon...

By Arianna Ridderbusch, MSUFCU Vice President of Community Impact Photo Credit: MSUFCUVendors and attendees connect at the 2025 MSUFCU...

Courtesy Photo-Logan Taylor, author of In My Eyes: Searching for Self-Worth , is rewriting her narrative, and inviting others to do the...