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Jackson Embroidery: Stitching Pride into Every Thread
Courtesy Photo-Nate Gordon, Owner Jackson Embroidery A Vision Comes to Life JACKSON, MI — From local teams to small businesses, Jackson Embroidery is helping the city wear its pride, one stitch at a time. Founded by Nate Gordon, a Chicago native with a passion for music and design, Jackson Embroidery began in 2020 with a single machine and a vision: to build a local brand that combines creativity, craftsmanship, and community. “I purchased my first embroidery machine in 2020

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 23, 20252 min read


Diamond Destiny Brings Faith, Fun, and Flippy to Wharton Center
Courtesy Photo-Diamond Destiny Actor | Singer | Storyteller -Currently touring with TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical, portraying the dynamic villain Flippy and other roles. A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Diamond has performed for thousands across North America. Her love for acting began at seven years old and continues to shine through every performance. She hopes audiences see a reflection of themselves in her work and remains deeply grateful for the unwav

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 23, 20252 min read


How to Design the Perfect Business Card for a Trade Show
Follow our quick guide now to find out how you can design the perfect business card for a trade show, no matter what industry you operate in.

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 22, 20252 min read


Exploring Careers That Value Flexibility and Equity
Find remote careers that prioritize work-life balance and fair compensation—access flexible opportunities designed for working parents across North America.

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 21, 20252 min read


A Chronicle of Her Own: How Yanice Yvette Jackson Is Carrying a 40-Year Legacy Into a New Era of Black Media Power
Courtesy Photo Publisher and media visionary Yanice Yvette Jackson continues the 40-year legacy of The Chronicle News, leading the publication into a new era of innovation, storytelling, and community empowerment. When the presses first rolled in 1986, The Chronicle was more than a newspaper. It was a promise. Larry “Jay Price” Carter and Carolyn Carter , a visionary couple rooted in faith, family, and community, built it from the ground up to show a side of Black life too

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Roots and Renaissance: The Ongoing Story of Black Innovation
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

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 16, 20252 min read


Will AI Take Over the World? Why Wisdom, not Worry, Should Guide Our Next Chapter With Technology
Filmmaker and educator Al Smith, founder of Purpix Media and AI Film Lab, created this original graphic to accompany his feature article, “Will AI Take Over the World?” In his piece, Smith explores how wisdom—not worry—should guide our next chapter with technology. Everywhere you turn these days, people are talking about artificial intelligence — or “AI.” It’s in our phones, our workplaces, and even in classrooms where students use it to write essays and create art. For some,

Al Smith
Oct 16, 20252 min read


A Note From the Publisher: Season of Change: Legacy, Leadership & Local Power
Courtesy Photo - Yanice Y. Jackson, Publisher, The Chronicle News When the leaves change, we change too. Every fall, nature reminds us that transformation isn’t about losing but about creating a legacy. Trees don’t mourn what they shed; they make space for new growth. The same is true for our communities, leaders, and ourselves. Across Michigan, a new kind of leadership is emerging: steady, grounded, and proudly local. It’s the business owner reinvesting in her neighborhood.

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 16, 20251 min read


The Chronicle Media Group Welcomes Nasaan Jackson: Leading the Next Chapter of Culture, Connection, and Expansion
Courtesy Photo-Mr Nasaan Jackson; the newest member of the Chronicle Media group is leading the next generation of culture, connection, and expansion for the Chronicle News. The Chronicle Media Group is proud to officially welcome Mr. Nasaan Jackson to the team. More than an intern, Nasaan represents the next generation of creative leadership within our three-pronged expansion strategy—strengthening our reach within our city, throughout the region, and beyond. Investing in th

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 16, 20252 min read


Essential Steps to Launch Your Career as a Firefighter
Many of us as kids dream of one day fighting fires and helping people in their most desperate hour, but few actually answer the call to become a firefighter. It’s no easy feat to earn the job as a firefighter—it requires learning, dedication, and fitness. In our guide to becoming a firefighter below, we’ll break down what it takes and how to do it. Educational Requirements Most fire departments require candidates to possess a high school diploma or equivalent. However, many d

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 13, 20252 min read


A Note from the Publisher-Echoes of Resilience: How Our Stories Continue to Thrive and Amplify
The Chronicle News launches its next chapter — expanding across Michigan and beyond with new partnerships, a fresh digital home, and the...

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 12, 20252 min read


Crossing to Freedom: The Untold Stories of Michigan's Journey of Courage on the Underground Railroad
Image by Chronicle News AI:Across the Detroit River, hundreds sought freedom in Canada, ferried by faith, courage, and a quiet network of...

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 10, 20251 min read


Healing Through Art: The Inspiring Journey of Jamari Taylor
Courtesy Photo-Jamari creates bold portraits that capture beauty to create meaningful connections. Jamari uses her portrait skills as a...

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 9, 20255 min read


The HBCU Advantage: A Simple Guide for Michigan Students to Stay Connected
Photo Via Pixels: Homecoming energy at Tennessee State University. The Tiger roars as the Aristocrat of Bands and students fill the yard...

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 9, 20253 min read


Treat Homecoming Like a Career Fair: A Playbook for Every Student
Photo:Via Wix Stock Images Homecoming is the most natural networking moment of the year; no name tags required. Use it to turn quick...

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 9, 20251 min read


Empowering Families This October: The Strength of Pink and Community Support
Breast Cancer Awareness Month paints the fall calendar pink for a reason: early action saves lives, and community support eases the...

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Empowering Communities Through Faith The Inspiring Journey of Pastor Terence & Co-Pastor Shantelle Hawkins
Courtesy Photo-(L to R) Co-Pastor Shantelle and Pastor Terence Hawkins of Mt. Zion Church of Deliverance, Jackson, Michigan. Pastor. They...

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 9, 20256 min read


First Day of Early Voting in the Lansing City Election and Souls to the Polls Trunk-or-Treat: A Halloween Voting Education Event for Families
Lansing – On Saturday, October 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the Lansing City Clerk’s Office and multiple community organizations are...

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 9, 20252 min read


The Evolution of Homecoming Traditions and Their Cultural Impact
Howard University (Washington, D.C.) — A trumpet player lifts the melody on The Yard during Homecoming weekend, drawing the crowd into...

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 9, 20254 min read


Your Voice, Your Vote: Mobilizing Michigan for 2025
Michigan is a mosaic—industrial grit and university quads, farmland and lake towns, immigrant corridors and tight-knit church blocks....

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 9, 20254 min read
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