Pioneer Nyshell Lawrence Unveils Bookstore Celebrating Black Women and Black Literature

Nyshell Lawrence is breaking barriers with Socialight Society. Recently, she had her book launch for “i’m praying for you, girl.”…

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Jill On Money: Year-end money 2023

By Jill Schlesinger Jill on Money Like overeating and watching your favorite holiday movie/show (mine is A Charlie Brown Christmas),…

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Jill On Money: Charitable giving 2023

Adobe photo By Jill Schlesinger According to Giving USA’s Annual Report on Philanthropy, Americans were a little less generous last…

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Downtown Lansing Inc. Announces Dates for Lansing Winterfest 2024, Celebrate the Winter Season in Michigan’s Capital City

Deacon Earl of Icy Water performing downtown at the Lansing Winterfest. Photo courtesy of Downtown Lansing Month-long winter celebration features…

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Cinematic Pioneers: The Untold Story of Black Cinema 1898–1971

“Harlem on the Prairie,” 1937. Lithograph. Director: Sam Newfield. Associated Features Inc. Edward Mapp Collection, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of…

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Black Gen Z: Change vs Adaptable

By Nova Pierce   Definitions have been pulled from the Cambridge Dictionary. It starts by stating that adaptability is: “an ability…

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