Graphic Content Warning: The photographs contained in this release are graphic and may be disturbing to some viewers. Isaiah Christopher Kirby’s family has chosen to share these images after careful consideration to help the public understand the extent of his injuries and why they continue to demand truth, transparency, accountability, and justice. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Isaiah Kirby’s family has made the difficult decision to release a few photographs of Isa

Courtesy Photo: Teresa A. Caine-Bingman, Esq., civil rights attorney and advocate for the family of Isaiah Kirby. After reviewing multiple complete, unedited body camera footage, dash camera footage, and eyewitness videos, it is clear that Isaiah Kirby was met with an immediate and overwhelming use of deadly force. Within moments of arriving on the scene, East Lansing police officers did not use non lethal options and immediately fired more than 20 rounds. The videos also sh

Courtesy Photo: Teresa A. Caine-Bingman, Esq., civil rights attorney and advocate for the family of Isaiah Kirby, following the release of a public statement calling for full transparency and the release of unedited video evidence in the fatal East Lansing police shooting investigation. Today, the family of Isaiah Kirby viewed what the East Lansing Police Department characterized as video evidence related to the fatal shooting of Isaiah Kirby. What was presented was not trans

Courtesy Photo: The Perry Robinson Circle property in Lansing, MI in Ingham County Parcel No. 33-01-05-04-203-001, at the center of Robinson Memorial Church’s tax exemption and foreclosure dispute. For nearly eight decades, Robinson Memorial Church has served Lansing through faith, outreach, and community care. Though the church is currently located on Lansing’s east side, the disputed property on Perry Robinson Circle was purchased by a prior church administration with the i

Easter weekend is pulling up with options, and not the stressful kind. We’re talking parks full of laughter, churches opening their doors, and kids running like they just discovered gold (because… candy 🍬). If you’ve been wondering “Where should I take the kids?” This is your answer. 🌸 FRIDAY, APRIL 3 📍 Metro Detroit Canterbury Village Eggstravaganza 🗓️ April 3–4 📍 Lake Orion 🚁 Helicopter egg drop, petting zoo, games, Easter Bunny 👉 https://canterburyvillage.com Bunnyv

Courtesy Photo:Terra Riley, founder of SisterHood Excellence, is honored for empowering women and youth through mentorship, faith, and community leadership. Some women build platforms. Others build people. Terra Riley is doing both. As Founder of SisterHood Excellence (S.H.E.), Terra has created a space dedicated to connection, growth, and transformation for women and girls of all ages. Since its founding in 2017, S.H.E. has been rooted in one powerful truth: sisterhood is es

By Chelsea Wooton Courtesy photo: A historic Quality Dairy Co. storefront in Lansing, where generations of families have shopped for fresh dairy and hometown favorites. There are convenience stores, and then there is Quality Dairy Company, a place where “running in for milk” often turns into donuts, chip dip, ice cream, and small-town rituals. As Lansing’s hometown institution approaches its 90th anniversary on March 11, Quality Dairy doesn’t feel old. It feels seasoned — ref

Trustee Chatum Taylor, Member Experience Manager at Lake Trust Credit Union and Lansing Community College Board of Trustees member, advocates for financial empowerment and accessible education in Greater Lansing. Black history lives in the everyday work of leaders who choose service over spotlight. Trustee Chatum Taylor represents that legacy through finance, education, and authentic community advocacy. A Lansing native, Taylor has spent 23 years in the credit union industry

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

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Students gathered in front of an iconic HBCU campus building—a symbol of pride, perseverance, and the power of Black education. For generations, institutions like this have nurtured leaders, challenged injustice, and created safe spaces for cultural brilliance to thrive. Before the Civil War, higher education for African Americans in the United States was nearly nonexistent. But with freedom came determination—and a fierce commitment to education. Between 1861 and 1870, Afric

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