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08/26/2026

Leadership is not always a spotlight. Sometimes it is a bridge—built patiently between people, institutions and the resources they need. Lucianna Solis turned her experience as a single mother navigating life without a strong support system into a calling to serve others. Through her work with the City of Lansing, she helps connect residents, faith communities and local organizations while reminding women that they do not have to face life alone.

Read her story in The Chronicle News: https://www.thechroniclenews.com/post/women-making-history-2026-lucianna-solis

Some leaders arrive in their roles through career paths. Others arrive through lived experience.For Lucianna Solis, service has always been rooted in something deeply personal.Today, Solis serves as the Mayor’s Community Relations and Faith-Based Initiatives Manager for the City of Lansing, a role...

08/25/2026

Dolly Parton, the beloved music icon, actress, songwriter and humanitarian, has died at 80.

From “Jolene” and “9 to 5” to her life-changing work through the Imagination Library, Parton leaves behind a legacy rooted in talent, generosity and an unmistakable ability to connect with people across generations.

Read The Chronicle’s tribute to a true American original. 🌹

https://www.thechroniclenews.com/post/dolly-parton-beloved-music-icon-and-humanitarian-dies-at-80

08/24/2026

🦅 Eastern Michigan alumni are heading to East Lansing!

EMU alumni, friends and football fans are getting ready for a big weekend as the Eagles take on Michigan State.

The weekend includes the EMU Alumni & Friends Tailgate, giving supporters a chance to connect, celebrate and show their Eagle pride before kickoff at Spartan Stadium.

It should be a fun Michigan football matchup — with plenty of green on both sides. 😆💚

📲 Read the full story from The Chronicle News:
https://www.thechroniclenews.com/post/eastern-michigan-alumni-head-to-east-lansing-for-emu-michigan-state-football-weekend

08/24/2026

Some legacies are written in titles. Others are written in the lives a family touches across generations. Dr. Lee Taylor, AnJanette “Ms. Angel” Taylor and Heather Taylor have spent decades strengthening Lansing through youth mentorship, literacy, cultural arts, re-entry support and faith-rooted service. Their story reminds us that community leadership is not a moment—it is a family tradition carried forward.

Read their story in The Chronicle News: https://www.thechroniclenews.com/post/women-making-history-2026-taylor-family

In Lansing, some families quietly shape the future of their communities through generations of service. The Taylor family is one of them.From youth mentorship and literacy programs to cultural dance and community outreach, the work of Dr. Lee Taylor, AnJanette “Ms. Angel” Taylor, and Heather Tay...

08/24/2026

🎓 Investing in the next generation.

The Justice League of Greater Lansing, Michigan has awarded reparations scholarships to 10 students, helping support their educational journeys while putting the work of repair, opportunity and community investment into action.

These scholarships represent more than financial assistance—they represent a commitment to helping young people move forward with resources, support and possibility.

📖 Read the full story from The Chronicle News:
https://www.thechroniclenews.com/post/justice-league-of-greater-lansing-michigan-awards-reparations-scholarships-to-10-students-2

08/23/2026

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08/22/2026

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08/20/2026

Growth sounds exciting until the invoices, payroll, inventory and new responsibilities arrive. 😅

For entrepreneurs, getting bigger is not automatically the same thing as getting better.

Before adding another location, service, employee or market, business owners need to look carefully at whether the operation underneath the expansion is actually ready to support it.

📈 Read “What Entrepreneurs Should Consider Before Expanding” at The Chronicle News.

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Sometimes the smartest business move is not simply asking, “Can we grow?” It is asking, “Are we ready to?”

What Entrepreneurs Should Consider Before ExpandingDianne Pajo3 days ago1 min readRated NaN out of 5 stars.A businessman examines a printed report in an office. Papers, a laptop, a notebook, and a calculator are on the desk.

08/20/2026

You do not have to begin in Silicon Valley to find your way into the future of technology. 💻

At Eastern Michigan University, students are building a technology community that has taken them from Ypsilanti into spaces connected with some of the biggest conversations happening in tech, including Google I/O.

But the bigger story is not simply where they traveled. It is what happens when students create networks, share knowledge and begin seeing themselves as people who belong in rooms shaping the future.

🚀 Read “From Ypsilanti to Google I/O: EMU Students Build a Growing Technology Community” at The Chronicle News.

08/20/2026

What is Black history worth?

Not simply in February. Not just when anniversaries arrive. And not only when preservation becomes an emergency.

Detroit’s Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History represents something larger than one institution. The conversation surrounding investment in its future raises a national question about how America values the places entrusted with preserving Black history, culture, memory and achievement.

History cannot preserve itself.

🏛️ Read “What Is Black History Worth? Wright Museum Seeks Public Investment in Detroit’s Cultural Legacy” at The Chronicle News.