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WKAR Named 2023 Michigan Public Station of the Year for TV and Radio
WKAR Named 2023 Michigan Public Station of the Year for TV and Radio.

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 19, 20242 min read


It’s a Party: The Lansing's Capital City Film Festival returns to Lansing
The Capital City Film Festival Returns to Lansing

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 11, 20242 min read


Dr Carmen Thomas Multifaceted Servant Leader and Community Connector
Meet Dr. Carmen Thomas, a remarkable individual with a multifaceted life journey.

Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 18, 20242 min read


Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches US Book Tour and Starts Publishing Company to Promote Diverse Authors.
Photo Credit: Tay Ford-Heart of the City Photography-Yanice Jackson, Chronicle News Publisher, Host of the Sunday Chronicle Radio Show,...

Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 4, 20242 min read


Kyra Harris Bolden, First Black Woman to Serve on Michigan Supreme Court, Celebrates First Anniversary of Her Appointment
Kyra Harris Bolden is celebrating one year of history. This month marks the first anniversary of this groundbreaking leader’s appointment.

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 4, 20242 min read


NAACP Gary Branch ACT-SO Youth to Host Annual Junior Image Awards February 17, 2024
NAACP Gary Branch ACT-SO Youth to Host Annual Junior Image Awards February 17, 2024

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 3, 20241 min read


Rakim Allah-Legendary Icon of Hip Hop
As the Chronicle celebrates 50 years of hip-hop, read more about rapper Rakim. He is a legend and hip hop icon

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 28, 20231 min read


Civil rights icon, and first African American child to integrate white Southern school will be a special guest at the 2024 MLK Day of Celebration Event
First African American child to integrate white Southern school willbe special guest at 2024 MLK Day of Celebration event

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 27, 20233 min read


Inventions by African Americans That Changed History
Many of the everyday things we use were invented by African Americans.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 26, 20232 min read


Exploring the Impact of the Great Migration on This Day in Black History
Read more about this day in black history

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Kurtis Blow-American Rapper and Hip-Hop Icon
Kurtis Blow is one of the founders and creators of recorded rap. His music is timeless, and he is a living hip-hop legend.

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 1, 20233 min read


Willye Bryan honored by U.N. Association for founding Justice League of Greater Lansing Michigan
The League’s faith-based reparations model addresses the racial wealth gap
through education and relationships with white houses of worship

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 1, 20234 min read


'A Journey through time' Media Showcase Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop Culture
The Chronicle News Presents; "A Journey through Time-the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop"

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 26, 20232 min read


ESSENCE Girls United Enters Into The Era of Disruption for its 2023 Summit
ESSENCE Girls United Enters Into The Era of Disruption for its 2023 Summit

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 21, 20233 min read


Justice League of Greater Lansing enters third year; Nov. 3 event celebrates achievements
Justice League of Greater Lansing will highlight the milestones achieved and impact made during its first two years

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 21, 20233 min read


BEAUTYCON™ 2023, KICKED OFF IT’S TRIUMPHANT RETURN IN LOS ANGELES WITH A NEW VISION AND MISSION
Beautycon™ LA presented by Walmart ® returned after a four-year hiatus, under the new ownership of Essence Ventures, in Los Angeles

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 17, 20232 min read


Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated, Theta Rho Zeta Chapter Lansing 2023 Finer Womanhood Luncheon
The local chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated; Theta Rho Zeta Chapter of Lansing, Michigan, hosted its Finer Womanhood Luncheon on May 7,

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 14, 20232 min read


More than 1,000 Black Business Leaders Gather for the 123rd National Black Business Conference ATL
the 123rd National Black Business Conference marked a significant stride towards unifying efforts for economic transformation.

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 3, 20233 min read


NAACP National President and CEO Derrick Johnson headlines Lansing NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner
NAACP National President and CEO Derrick Johnson headlines Lansing NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner

Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 31, 20232 min read


DAY ONE OF THE 2023 ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE
Day One of the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture kicked off in its forever home of New Orleans.

Yanice Y. Carter
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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