A Letter from the Publisher Yanice Y. Jackson-Homecoming, Healing, and Hope: Michigan’s Season of Legacy and Lift

Publisher Yanice Jackson leads The Chronicle’s mission to connect communities, amplify hometown heroes, and remind us all that it truly takes a village. (Courtesy photo)

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At The Chronicle, we believe stories do more than inform; they unite, inspire, and empower. This issue celebrates a timeless truth: it takes a village. From classrooms and campuses to churches and small businesses, the strength of our region lives in people and partnerships that lift one another.

Homecoming reminds us who we are and where we come from, whether on an HBCU yard or a Big Ten quad. Healing calls us to care for one another during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to honor survivors, and to encourage early screening. Hope points us forward as we invest in education, vote for our values, and build opportunities for the next generation.

As we grow our regional reach, we will keep forging partnerships and spotlighting hometown heroes. A barber offering confidence on the first day of school; a pastor and co-pastor serving families through outreach; a business owner mentoring interns; a professor guiding first-gen students. These are the stories that show what community truly means.

“Homecoming, Healing, and Hope” is more than a headline; it is a commitment. The Chronicle will continue to amplify voices too often overlooked, bring neighbors together, and celebrate the resilience and brilliance of our people. Connecting communities is not only what we report on, it is what we do. With each edition, each story, and each new partner, we are building bridges so no one stands alone.

When we share our stories, we strengthen our village. When our village is strong, our future is strong.

Yours in Service,

Yanice Jackson

Publisher, The Chronicle News