Photo credit: Scientific American-Dr. Nia Imara peers into the cosmos through a research telescope, continuing a legacy of Black brilliance in science while expanding access and imagination for the next generation of STEM scholars. Dr. Nia Imara is one of the rare voices in science who doesn’t just decode the universe , she people-izes it. She’s an astrophysicist and professor who weaves culture, creativity, and cosmic curiosity into a message bigger than herself. Why She Mat

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

As we celebrate Black History Month, I wanted to pause and bask in the achievements, resilience, and brilliance of our ancestors. Their legacy is not just history—it is instruction. Recently, many have shared reactions to a racist post from #47 depicting the Obamas as apes. I won’t pretend to be surprised. That kind of imagery has a long, ugly history in this country—one meant to dehumanize, distract, and diminish. As a Christian, Scripture calls me to pray for our leaders—an

A Guide to Reflection, Service, and Community Each January, communities across Michigan pause not just to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but to recommit to the work he left in our hands. From keynote lectures and community dinners to service projects and cultural celebrations, these events honor a legacy that still calls us forward. Greater Lansing & Mid-Michigan Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration Location:  Lansing Venue: Lansing Center Date: Monday, January

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

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

The story of African American culture is a rich tapestry woven with resilience, creativity, and profound contributions to society. It is...

Bessie Coleman: Flew high above barriers as the first licensed Black Pilot

“HBCU classrooms were also laboratories of liberation—Tuskegee students in the chemistry lab, mastering science to help communities grow...

Fannie Lou Hamer at the 1964 Democratic National Convention—her voice fed hope as much as the soil fed freedom.” Photo: Warren K. Leffler...

The legacy of Rev. Dr. James W. Lynch lives on through his work as both educator and minister, bridging the classroom and the pulpit to...

The history of black heritage in America is a profound story of resilience, culture, and transformation. It spans centuries, from the...

Josephine Baker, the world’s first Black international superstar and a spy for the French Resistance, used her fame to fight fascism and...

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

Courtesy Photo Nasaan Jackson-Visionary behind the HBCU Initiative, a program created expose to students to the legacy, leadership, and...

Graphic by OpenAI’s DALL·E, created for The Chronicle.  “In the 1980s, Detroit’s Black musicians forged a new sound—techno—that reshaped...

From Local Legacy to National Stage — Chronicle Media Grows Beyond the Midwest Photo Credit: Tay Lee, Heart of the City Photography —...

Courtesy Photo from the 1980s — Timothy “TJ the DJ” Jackson behind the board at WXLA 1170 AM, featured in The Metroplex News. A true...

Gettys Image-DJ Kool Herc is in action — the legendary father of hip-hop rocking the turntables decades after changing music history. His...

Courtesy Photo:   Brandon “DJ Crazy Caz” Henderson — the heartbeat of the city and a legend behind the decks. Your light lives on in...