The Chronicle News: Verified, Expanded, and Leading Michigan’s Media Landscape

Yanice Jackson
Sep 20
2 min read

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For nearly 40 years, The Chronicle News has been more than a newspaper. It has been a bridge between communities, a trusted platform for overlooked voices, and a cornerstone of Michigan’s Black press. Today, with verified circulation numbers and new statewide partnerships, The Chronicle is proving once again why it remains Michigan’s trusted voice.

📊 Circulation Verified Circulation Verification Council (CVC) audit confirms:

10,000 copies printed per issue
6,979 average net circulation (print edition)
21,635+ print readers statewide
40,987+ gross contacts across print, web, social, and digital Media Verification Report Septe…Media Verification Report Septe…

🌍 Statewide Expansion

From Lansing to Detroit, Jackson to Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti to Flint, and now Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, and Troy, The Chronicle continues to expand its presenceMedia Verification Report Septe…. By partnering with organizations that have multiple locations and high community traffic, The Chronicle is strategically embedding itself in the spaces where Michigan lives, learns, banks, and builds.

🤝 Partnerships Driving Impact

Recent collaborations include:

TRUE Community Credit Union – Circulation in branches across Michigan, including Jackson, Lansing, Livonia, Mason, Saline, Spring Arbor, Westland, Whittaker Road, Masfield, Dearborn, Brooklyn, and Grass Lake. These high-traffic branches ensure that thousands of members statewide pick up The Chronicle where they bank.
Western Michigan University – Connecting directly with students and campus communities.
Lucas-Perry Dental Dynasty – A family legacy of Black excellence in healthcare, with practices across Michigan carrying The Chronicle. Offices include Woodhaven, Bay City, Brighton, Flint, Saginaw, Taylor, Allen Park, Ypsilanti, Canton, Lake Orion–Auburn Hills, Chesterfield, Livonia, Roseville, Novi, and more. From southeast Michigan to mid-Michigan, their patients leave with both a healthier smile and access to trusted community news.
Jaylei Art Studios – Expanding cultural reach into Grand Rapids and Battle Creek.

🎓 Investing in the Next Generation

The Chronicle has launched its College Connect section, dedicated to highlighting diverse student voices and amplifying HBCU culture. At the heart of this effort is Nasaan Jackson, a Lansing native and Central State University junior, serving as HBCU Correspondent and Content Creator. Together, they are advancing The HBCU Initiative: Empower, Educate & Excellence.

✨ Legacy That Lasts

Founded in 1986 by radio legend Larry “Jay Price” Carter and Carolyn Carter, The Chronicle News remains a 100% controlled circulation publication with a balanced 55% editorial and 45% advertising mix. Nearly four decades later, the paper continues to thrive as a living record of Michigan’s Black history, community triumphs, and cultural evolution.

Verified. Expanded. Unstoppable.

The Chronicle is not just reporting stories — it is making history.