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We Are Black History 2026: Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.) | From Lansing to the World Stage | A Chronicle News Community Spotlight
Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), Lansing native and trailblazing leader in the Michigan Army National Guard whose decades of service reshaped leadership at the state, national, and international levels. Trailblazing, historic, and barrier-breaking only begin to describe the military career of Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), a Lansing, Michigan native whose service reshaped what leadership looks like in the Michigan Army National Guard. Over more than three decades in uniform,
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We Are Black History 2026: Ayanna D. Neal, Senior Litigation Attorney at Grewal Law PLLC | A Chronicle News Spotlight
Ayanna D. Neal, Lansing native and Senior Litigation Attorney at Grewal Law PLLC, continues to make Black history through landmark litigation and survivor advocacy. Justice is not abstract for Ayanna D. Neal. It is personal. It is local. And it is lived. A Lansing native, Neal has built a legal career rooted in accountability, institutional reform, and survivor-centered advocacy. For more than twenty years, she has used the courtroom not just as a workplace, but as a platform
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We Are Black History 2026: Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.) | From Lansing to the World Stage | A Chronicle News Community Spotlight
Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), Lansing native and trailblazing leader in the Michigan Army National Guard whose decades of service reshaped leadership at the state, national, and international levels. Trailblazing, historic, and barrier-breaking only begin to describe the military career of Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), a Lansing, Michigan native whose service reshaped what leadership looks like in the Michigan Army National Guard. Over more than three decades in uniform,
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1 hour ago4 min read


We Are Black History 2026: Ayanna D. Neal, Senior Litigation Attorney at Grewal Law PLLC | A Chronicle News Spotlight
Ayanna D. Neal, Lansing native and Senior Litigation Attorney at Grewal Law PLLC, continues to make Black history through landmark litigation and survivor advocacy. Justice is not abstract for Ayanna D. Neal. It is personal. It is local. And it is lived. A Lansing native, Neal has built a legal career rooted in accountability, institutional reform, and survivor-centered advocacy. For more than twenty years, she has used the courtroom not just as a workplace, but as a platform
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MSU Women’s Basketball Dominates On Senior Night
Photo Credit: Alfred Laurence, Beige Planet Photography The Spartans won emphatically against the Northwestern Wildcats while celebrating their seniors on Wednesday night. The final score was 104 to 68 and MSU looked great 'offensively, shooting 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from deep. Grace VanSlooten would not be denied on her way to 22 points and she thwarted Northwestern in the post with 3 blocks. She forced the Wildcats’ leading scorer, a 6’4 Grace Sullivan, t
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MSU Women’s Basketball: Spartans Facing a Big Ten Gauntlet
Photo Credit: Alfred Laurence, Beige Planet Photography MSU Women’s Basketball has been dealt some recent adversity in Big Ten games, and are 2 and 2 in their last four outings, as they’ve hit the extremely tough latter part of conference play. Half of their remaining opponents are ranked in the top 25; Big Ten basketball is as good as it’s ever been. The Spartans’ recent losses came against the 8th ranked Michigan Wolverines in overtime at the Breslin Center, and a tough awa
Tobias Webb
Feb 35 min read


Celebrate Eagle Pride at Eastern Michigan University: A Day of Basketball and Community
Join Us for a Doubleheader Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is hosting an exciting day filled with Eagle pride, purpose, and high-energy basketball. On Saturday, January 24, fans can enjoy a thrilling women’s and men’s doubleheader at the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Women's Basketball Game The action begins at 1 p.m. with EMU Women’s Basketball taking on Northern Illinois. This game is special as it coincides with Mental Health Awareness and Fraternity & Sorority Life Da
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Jan 232 min read


MSU Women’s Basketball: A Program Best 17-1 Record With Tough Games Ahead
Photo Credit: Alfred Laurence, Beige Planet Photography The Big Ten is a gauntlet MSU won a pair of nail-biters this week against Oregon and 24th ranked Nebraska, closing out games that were within one possession in the last minute of play. The Big Ten has already tested the Spartans, with our one loss coming from an away game at Wisconsin, and the Rutgers and Illinois also games played extremely close, not to mention overcoming an 11 point early deficit against a 23rd ranked
Tobias Webb
Jan 173 min read


MSU Women’s Basketball: now 2-1 in Big Ten play
The Spartans survived a tough matchup with Rutgers to end 2025 and notched a dominant win against the Indiana Hoosiers to kick off 2026
Tobias Webb
Jan 33 min read


MSU Women’s Basketball: Impressive Start to the Season
Four games into the season, the Spartans already look formidable. With seven new players on the roster, MSU started the season strong against Mercyhurst, scoring the most points (125) and committing the fewest turnovers (3) in a game in program history. The Spartans currently lead the Big Ten in several major statistics: scoring, assists, turnover margin, steals per game, bench points, and more. They rank in the top ten nationally in all of these categories and lead college b
Tobias Webb
Nov 18, 20255 min read


The Evolution of Homecoming Traditions and Their Cultural Impact
Howard University (Washington, D.C.) — A trumpet player lifts the melody on The Yard during Homecoming weekend, drawing the crowd into...
Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 9, 20254 min read


Former Detroit Tigers hurler Les Cain is a Man of Principle
Cain pitched for the Tigers for 3 1/2 seasons, a half-season short of getting a pension Guest Commentary by Douglas J. Gladstone Photo...
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Apr 26, 20254 min read


📰 The Chronicle Tribute George Foreman: A Champion of Resilience and Change
George Foreman — Icon of Boxing, Business, and Philanthropy. tribute image generated with AI by The Chronicle News. George Foreman, an...
Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 7, 20252 min read


Lansing Roller Derby | 2024 Home Season Bout #2
LANSING, Mich. – Lansing Roller Derby is back for their 2025 home season. This year will include intraleague competition, travel...
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 24, 20251 min read
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The Chronicle News 40th Anniversary Legacy Gala: Life, Love & Legacy
For four decades, The Chronicle News has amplified voices, honored culture, and preserved the stories that shape our community. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, we invite you to celebrate this milestone at the Michigan Room at Lansing Community College. The 40th Anniversary Legacy Gala will be an unforgettable experience featuring a locally owned business showcase, a vibrant mix and mingle reception, live music and entertainment, a dinner experience, and keynote remarks from Judge


MSU Women’s Basketball Dominates On Senior Night
Photo Credit: Alfred Laurence, Beige Planet Photography The Spartans won emphatically against the Northwestern Wildcats while celebrating their seniors on Wednesday night. The final score was 104 to 68 and MSU looked great 'offensively, shooting 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from deep. Grace VanSlooten would not be denied on her way to 22 points and she thwarted Northwestern in the post with 3 blocks. She forced the Wildcats’ leading scorer, a 6’4 Grace Sullivan, t
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We Are Black History 2026: Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.) | From Lansing to the World Stage | A Chronicle News Community Spotlight
Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), Lansing native and trailblazing leader in the Michigan Army National Guard whose decades of service reshaped leadership at the state, national, and international levels. Trailblazing, historic, and barrier-breaking only begin to describe the military career of Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), a Lansing, Michigan native whose service reshaped what leadership looks like in the Michigan Army National Guard. Over more than three decades in uniform,


We Are Black History 2026: Ayanna D. Neal, Senior Litigation Attorney at Grewal Law PLLC | A Chronicle News Spotlight
Ayanna D. Neal, Lansing native and Senior Litigation Attorney at Grewal Law PLLC, continues to make Black history through landmark litigation and survivor advocacy. Justice is not abstract for Ayanna D. Neal. It is personal. It is local. And it is lived. A Lansing native, Neal has built a legal career rooted in accountability, institutional reform, and survivor-centered advocacy. For more than twenty years, she has used the courtroom not just as a workplace, but as a platform
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We Are Black History 2026: Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.) | From Lansing to the World Stage | A Chronicle News Community Spotlight
Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), Lansing native and trailblazing leader in the Michigan Army National Guard whose decades of service reshaped leadership at the state, national, and international levels. Trailblazing, historic, and barrier-breaking only begin to describe the military career of Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), a Lansing, Michigan native whose service reshaped what leadership looks like in the Michigan Army National Guard. Over more than three decades in uniform,
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We Are Black History 2026: Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.) | From Lansing to the World Stage | A Chronicle News Community Spotlight
Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), Lansing native and trailblazing leader in the Michigan Army National Guard whose decades of service reshaped leadership at the state, national, and international levels. Trailblazing, historic, and barrier-breaking only begin to describe the military career of Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), a Lansing, Michigan native whose service reshaped what leadership looks like in the Michigan Army National Guard. Over more than three decades in uniform,


We Are Black History 2026: Ayanna D. Neal, Senior Litigation Attorney at Grewal Law PLLC | A Chronicle News Spotlight
Ayanna D. Neal, Lansing native and Senior Litigation Attorney at Grewal Law PLLC, continues to make Black history through landmark litigation and survivor advocacy. Justice is not abstract for Ayanna D. Neal. It is personal. It is local. And it is lived. A Lansing native, Neal has built a legal career rooted in accountability, institutional reform, and survivor-centered advocacy. For more than twenty years, she has used the courtroom not just as a workplace, but as a platform


The Chronicle News 40th Anniversary Legacy Gala: Life, Love & Legacy
For four decades, The Chronicle News has amplified voices, honored culture, and preserved the stories that shape our community. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, we invite you to celebrate this milestone at the Michigan Room at Lansing Community College. The 40th Anniversary Legacy Gala will be an unforgettable experience featuring a locally owned business showcase, a vibrant mix and mingle reception, live music and entertainment, a dinner experience, and keynote remarks from Judge

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We Are Black History 2026: Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.) | From Lansing to the World Stage | A Chronicle News Community Spotlight
Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), Lansing native and trailblazing leader in the Michigan Army National Guard whose decades of service reshaped leadership at the state, national, and international levels. Trailblazing, historic, and barrier-breaking only begin to describe the military career of Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), a Lansing, Michigan native whose service reshaped what leadership looks like in the Michigan Army National Guard. Over more than three decades in uniform,
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We Are Black History 2026: Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.) | From Lansing to the World Stage | A Chronicle News Community Spotlight
Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), Lansing native and trailblazing leader in the Michigan Army National Guard whose decades of service reshaped leadership at the state, national, and international levels. Trailblazing, historic, and barrier-breaking only begin to describe the military career of Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), a Lansing, Michigan native whose service reshaped what leadership looks like in the Michigan Army National Guard. Over more than three decades in uniform,


We Are Black History 2026: Ayanna D. Neal, Senior Litigation Attorney at Grewal Law PLLC | A Chronicle News Spotlight
Ayanna D. Neal, Lansing native and Senior Litigation Attorney at Grewal Law PLLC, continues to make Black history through landmark litigation and survivor advocacy. Justice is not abstract for Ayanna D. Neal. It is personal. It is local. And it is lived. A Lansing native, Neal has built a legal career rooted in accountability, institutional reform, and survivor-centered advocacy. For more than twenty years, she has used the courtroom not just as a workplace, but as a platform
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