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Does "And Justice for All" Represent Everyone?
Asking to be recognized as a member of the human race is unfathomable. Yet, that is the reality for millions of Americans.
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Feb 27, 20214 min read
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Black History and the Black Woman
The most confusing thing about today's black community outside of the fact that it is imploded due to a false narrative of female
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Feb 26, 20214 min read
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Black History-Our History
A proud Italian American who grew up in a tight-knit, immigrant family that knew little of diversity and nothing of black history. I learned
Virg Bernero
Feb 23, 20212 min read
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A Chat with History-The Life of Civil Rights Activist Fred L. Shuttleworth
I Can't imagine what it would be like to wake up one day and realize you are the wife of Mosses. Such was the realization of Dr. Sephira Bai
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Feb 18, 20217 min read
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Stand Up and Be Counted
History, not exclusively American history, is infamous for not recording the whole truth. Or, better yet, selective, and opinionated truths.
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Feb 14, 20215 min read
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Battle Creek’s Proverbial “Little Drummer Boy” --- Bruce Richardson
Bruce Richardson began playing the drums more than sixty years ago. He was nine years old when he began drumming. Initially he tried...
The Chronicle News
Apr 9, 20187 min read
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Georgia Gilmore Kept the Montgomery Bus Boycotters Fed!
Georgia Gilmore Kept the Montgomery Bus Fed According to Maria Godoy a National Public Radio correspondent, in December 1955, while Rosa...
The Chronicle News
Mar 12, 20183 min read
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The Chronicle News HBCU Spotlight-Ward "Skillz" Beard Attended Alabama A&M
By Bettye Thomas-Gilkey Courtesy Photo-Ward Beard Ward “Skillz” Beard is a graduate of the Historically Black College, Alabama A & M...
The Chronicle News
Feb 18, 20184 min read
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BLACK HISTORY-JANEECE FREEMAN
JANEECE FREEMAN, a young lady who was able to follow her dream, became an actor, educator, mentor, and director who grew up in Lansing,...
The Chronicle News
Feb 18, 20183 min read
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HBCU FEATURE-YANICE (CARTER) JACKSON ATTENDED CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
Yanice always had a desire to attend an HBCU even as an undergraduate student at Eastern Michigan University
The Chronicle News
Feb 14, 20183 min read
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HBCU FEATURE-JAN HENDERSON ATTENDED WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Courtesy Photo-Jan Henderson When Jan Henderson attended West Virginia State University in Norfolk, Virginia, everyone was required to...
The Chronicle News
Feb 10, 20185 min read
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HBCU FEATURE-RANDA DARWOOD ATTENDED VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Courtesy Photo-Randa Darwood I am a proud alumna of The Virginia State University, a university that has been building a better world...
The Chronicle News
Feb 7, 20182 min read
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HBCU FEATURE-DEANA NEWMAN ATTENDED KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
Courtesy Photo-Deana Newman Deana’s college career initially began at Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and although she...
The Chronicle News
Jan 31, 20184 min read
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HBCU FEATURE-RALPH RIDDLE JR. ATTENDED FISK UNIVERSITY, TENNESSEE
Ralph Riddle Jr. chose Fisk University because of its rich history that boasted of many great African Americans attendees. “I readily...
The Chronicle News
Jan 29, 20183 min read
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HBCU FEATURE-DR. CARRIE BAPTISTE JACKSON ATTENDED SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, LOUISIANA
Dr. Carrie Baptiste grew up in Baldwin, Louisiana, just southwest of New Orleans, in a home of strict but loving religious parents. She...
The Chronicle News
Jan 28, 20185 min read
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HBCU FEATURE-ATTORNEY BRIAN JACKSON ATTENDED HOWARD UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL-WASHINGTON D.C.
Courtesy Photo-Brian T. Jackson and daughter Brielle Jackson All three of Brian’s early educational experiences were predominately white....
The Chronicle News
Jan 28, 20183 min read
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Lansing Community College celebrates Black History Month
Lansing Community College is set to kick-off an exciting month of activities in recognition of Black History Month with a Jazz, Hip-Hop...
The Chronicle News
Jan 22, 20183 min read
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DR MAXINE HANKINS CAIN’S NEW PASSION
For more than forty years, the mid-Michigan area has benefited from the educational leadership of Dr. Maxine Hankins Cain who started her...
The Chronicle News
Jan 17, 20185 min read
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Lansing chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. to hold historic founder’s day program
LANSING, Mich. – The Epsilon Tau Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity will host its annual founder’s day with the Theta Rho Zeta...
The Chronicle News
Jan 7, 20182 min read
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HOW HBCU’S BEGAN
Prior to the Civil War, there were few institutions of higher education for African Americans in the United States. By the time the War...
The Chronicle News
Jan 7, 20182 min read
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