#BlackHistoryMonth

Feb 18, 20184 min read

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...

Feb 18, 20183 min read

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,...

Feb 14, 20183 min read

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

Feb 7, 20182 min read

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...

Jan 31, 20184 min read

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...

Jan 29, 20183 min read

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...

Jan 28, 20183 min read

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....

Jan 22, 20183 min read

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...

Dec 2, 20172 min read

A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste

I believe it was radio personality Tom Joyner who coined the phrase “Black History is 24:7”, meaning it should be celebrated every day of...