The Michigan Chronicle

The Michigan Chronicle serves as a vital source of news, information, and events tailored to the African American community. For over 80 years, it has been a trusted resource for leaders and residents in metropolitan Detroit, keeping them informed about issues that affect their lives. The Michigan Chronicle takes pride in its deep connections with the grassroots community, as well as its established relationships with key influencers and opinion leaders. We are attuned to the heartbeat of the neighborhoods we serve. Our readers have confidence in us, knowing that The Michigan Chronicle will present both the positive and negative stories in a fair and balanced way.

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Daria Burke Unpacks Trauma, Triumph, and Truth in Of My Own Making

1 day ago | michiganchronicle.com | AJ Williams

Daria Burke once believed survival was the story—until healing taught her to stay with it. In her memoir Of My Own Making, she excavates the jagged truths of her upbringing—not to romanticize her resilience, but to dissect it. Born in Detroit to a father who vanished and a mother caught in addiction’s grip, Burke clawed her way to the top of fashion’s C-suite. But success, as she tells it, wasn’t healing. It was camouflage. “I believed survival was the story,” Burke said.
Rest as Revolution: How Life Coach Monica Marie Jones Is Helping Black Women Reclaim Their Time and Their Joy

1 day ago | michiganchronicle.com | AJ Williams

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The Carr Report: The truth about LLCs…They’re not a shortcut to wealth, just a legal tool

4 days ago | michiganchronicle.com | Damon Carr

Let’s cut through the fluff. Social media stays flooded with self-proclaimed “financial gurus” preaching that forming an LLC is your golden ticket to wealth. They make it sound like all you need is $125, a clever business name, and boom—money raining from the sky. False hope at its finest! They sell the illusion that success is in the paperwork, when the real grind starts after you get that LLC. No product, no plan, no profit—just pipe dreams and wasted fees.
Detroit Chamber of Commerce Chooses Participants for Detroit Mayoral Debate at Mackinac

6 days ago | michiganchronicle.com | Jeremy Allen

On May 1, the Detroit Chamber of Commerce announced that it would be hosting a debate at this month’s Mackinac Policy Conference featuring candidates running in Detroit’s pending mayoral race. But the announcement didn’t include a list of candidates who would be participating.
Michigan Chronicle Publisher Emeritus Mr. Sam Logan Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

6 days ago | michiganchronicle.com | Jeremy Allen

The Society of Professional Journalists – Detroit Chapter will posthumously honor Mr. Sam Logan, the late publisher of the Michigan Chronicle, at its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award during its May 14, 2025, annual banquet. For those who knew Mr. Logan personally—or those who knew him through the pages of the Chronicle—this honor is a powerful recognition of a life dedicated to journalism, justice, and the enduring power of the Black press. Mr. Logan was more than a publisher.
Detroit Opera Stages Pulitzer-Winning The Central Park Five in Groundbreaking Production

1 week ago | michiganchronicle.com | Amber Ogden

Cast in Portland, credit: Christine Dong, Portland OperaIn an emotionally charged Opera, the Detroit Opera is bringing Pulitzer Prize, winning composer Anthony Davis’s The Central Park Five to its stage this May, marking a landmark cultural moment for Detroit and American opera alike.
MSU Leads Historic Two-Day Immersion Tour in Detroit, Strengthening Ties and Future Collaboration

1 week ago | michiganchronicle.com | Amber Ogden

Photo by Derrick L. TurnerCharles (Chaz) Hong, MD, PhD, University Research Foundation Professor at Michigan State University, was born and raised in Chinatown near the Cass-Corridor in Detroit. He attended Burton Elementary School and went on to become a world-renowned researcher to help cure cancer.
Big Sean Is Throwing a Free Mother’s Day Concert in Detroit

1 week ago | michiganchronicle.com | Jeremy Allen

Big Sean is bringing his energy back home to Detroit for a special Mother’s Day celebration. The Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist will headline a free concert on Sunday, May 11, at Saint Andrew’s Hall, where he’ll pay tribute to the city that shaped his journey and honor the most important woman in his life, his mother, Myra Anderson. Presented by Chime, the event will also spotlight the strength of mothers everywhere, as well as the power of financial empowerment in uplifting communities.
Claressa Shields Returns to Detroit for Title Defense Against Lani Daniels at Little Caesars Arena

1 week ago | michiganchronicle.com | Jeremy Allen

Claressa Shields, widely regarded as one of the most dominant forces in boxing—male or female—will once again step into the spotlight in front of a hometown crowd when she returns to Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, July 26. The undefeated and undisputed heavyweight world champion is set to defend her titles against reigning light heavyweight champion Lani Daniels of New Zealand in what promises to be a historic showdown. The main event will be broadcast live on DAZN.
Detroit Launches Citywide Estate Planning Workshop Series to Empower Residents and Preserve Generational Wealth

1 week ago | michiganchronicle.com | Amber Ogden

The City of Detroit, in partnership with the Elder Law & Advocacy Center and the Detroit Public Library, is launching a new series of free estate planning workshops aimed at helping residents safeguard their assets and preserve generational wealth. Set to begin this spring, the “Life and Legacy” program will be held at 20 library branches across the city through the summer.