The Community Catalyst

🎙️ ON THE AIR WITH JTV!

Today I had the opportunity to join Ken Barnes, Co-Host of the 40Dubb Podcast, on the Bart Hawley Show on JTV to talk about an exciting new partnership between The Chronicle News and 40Dubb Podcast.

During the interview, we discussed The Chronicle’s upcoming 40th Anniversary Legacy Gala, the importance of preserving community stories, and how this partnership will help continue sharing the voices, history, and experiences that have shaped our communities for generations.

We’re excited to work together to amplify local stories, celebrate community leaders, and create new opportunities for meaningful conversations through both print and digital media.

A special thank you to Bart Hawley and JTV for the opportunity to share our story and celebrate this milestone with us.

Watch the interview here:
https://jtv.tv/the-chronicle-news-celebrates-40-years/

For 40 years, The Chronicle News has amplified voices, preserved history, and connected communities across generations. ✨

Now it’s time to celebrate the legacy.

Join us for the Chronicle News 40th Anniversary Legacy Gala, an evening of culture, storytelling, music, fashion, fellowship, and community impact as we honor the past while building the future.

-Live entertainment
-Community leaders & changemakers
-Chronicle Kids initiative
-Dinner & networking

Get details and tickets here: 👇🏽

https://ow.ly/KkXn50Z5Xl6

🎉 Happy Birthday to Our Publisher! 🎉

Today, we celebrate the visionary leader behind The Chronicle News, Carter
As Publisher, author, community advocate, and storyteller, Yanice has dedicated her life to connecting communities, preserving history, and amplifying voices that deserve to be heard. Through her leadership, The Chronicle has remained a trusted source of news, inspiration, and community engagement for nearly 40 years.

Her passion for journalism, commitment to service, and belief in the power of storytelling continue to make a lasting impact throughout Greater Lansing and beyond.

Please join us in wishing Yanice a very Happy Birthday as she celebrates another year of purpose, growth, and leadership.

Thank you, Yanice, for all you do for our community and for reminding us that every story matters.

🎂 Happy Birthday from all of us at The Chronicle News!

🕊️ Honoring the life and legacy of Isaiah Christopher Kirby.

Family, friends, classmates, teammates, and community members will gather to celebrate Isaiah’s life during “Isaiah’s Heavenly Sendoff” on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Though his journey here was far too short, the love he gave and the impact he made will continue to live on through everyone who knew him.

🤍 Service Starts: 10:30 AM

For those unable to attend in person, livestream options are available below:

Huber Website: https://www.huberchurch.org/live-stream

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuberMemorialChurch

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//streams

“Forever in our hearts. His legacy lives on.” 🕊️

2026 Lansing Juneteenth Celebration Schedule ✨✊🏾

Mark your calendars because the 33rd Annual Lansing Juneteenth Celebration is packed with culture, education, music, history, art, and community connection all month long.

From the Negro League Tribute Game to the Freedom Festival, scholarship programs, talent competition, parades, and live entertainment, Lansing is showing up BIG for Juneteenth 2026. ❤️💛💚

This isn’t just an event.
It’s legacy in motion.

Visit: LansingJuneteenthCelebration.org

🔥 SEXTON FAMILY… IT’S TIME! 🔥

The countdown is officially on for the J.W. Sexton High School Class of 1996 30th Reunion! Thirty years later and the Big Reds are still showing up loud, proud, and ready to represent. ❤️🖤

Get ready for a night of music, memories, laughter, reconnecting with old classmates, and celebrating the legacy of a class that helped shape Lansing history.

📍 One North Kitchen & Bar
📅 June 13th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Pull out the reunion fits, bring the stories, and prepare for a night full of nostalgia and grown-folk energy. 😎

🔥 THIS IS IT, LANSING. 🔥

The room is almost full for The Chronicle News 40th Anniversary Legacy Gala celebrating 40 years of Black media, community storytelling, culture, leadership, and legacy through The Chronicle News.

✨ ONLY 4 SEATS REMAINING
🛍 ONLY 1 VENDOR SPACE LEFT

This is no longer a “maybe I’ll wait” kind of event.

Community leaders, artists, elected officials, entrepreneurs, media personalities, educators, and supporters from across the region will gather for an unforgettable evening of:
🎶 Live performances
🎤 Powerful storytelling
✨ Cultural celebration
🤝 Networking & connection
🏛 Legacy & leadership

Powered by the people. Built by the community. Sustained through 40 years of support, love, and belief. 💛

📍 Lansing Community College, Michigan Room
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
🎟 Tickets: $50

Secure your seat now before it’s gone:
tinyurl.com/Chronicle40anniversary

All Ways Determined LIVE at Juneteenth 🎶🔥

Get ready Lansing, All Ways Determined is bringing the energy to the Juneteenth Celebration stage! 🎸🔥

Come enjoy live music, culture, food, vendors, and a powerful day of celebration with the community.

📍 St. Joseph Park
📅 Saturday, June 20
🕟 4:30 PM

Good music. Good people. Good vibes. That’s the assignment. 😎

🇺🇸 As America marks its 250th year, Memorial Day remains more than a long weekend. It is a reminder of sacrifice, service, and the enduring debt owed to those who gave their lives for the nation.

Read more from The Chronicle News:
https://ow.ly/T1wz50Z3Hzo

J’Teenth’s Got Talent 🎤🔥

Michigan’s young stars are about to TAKE THE STAGE! 🌟

Singers, dancers, rappers, poets, and performers from across the state are invited to compete in J’Teenth’s Got Talent for cash prizes up to $250!

This is more than a talent show, it’s a platform for the next generation to shine loud and proud. 💫

📍 St. Joseph Park
📅 Friday, June 19
🕕 6 PM

Somebody’s future headliner is performing that night. It might be YOU. 👀