The Chronicle News Electronic Publication No. 39 October 01 - October 15, 2023

Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated, Theta Rho Zeta Chapter Lansing 2023 Finer Womanhood Luncheon

The local chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated; Theta Rho Zeta Chapter of Lansing, Michigan, hosted its Finer Womanhood Luncheon on May 7, 2023, at The Michigan State University Club in Lansing, Michigan. This annual fundraiser event is held to raise scholarship funding for local high school seniors as they prepare for college. The theme for the 2023 “Finer Womanhood Luncheon was “Powerful Women” which featured a keynote

speech by M. Janice Townsend, Trustee Ypsilanti Community School Board of Education.

During her speech, Trustee Townsend emphasized in her address that we are all powerful women. We can give back to our communities and schools, and be the example of women that future young women need to see to be influential in today’s marketplace. She kept with the theme “Finer Women- Powerful

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Unveil the Enigmatic “Sides Of Me” Art Exhibit by Artist Sera Reneé at MICA in Old Town Lansing

[Lansing, MI] – Get ready to embark on an artistic journey like no other at the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) as the remarkable artist Sera Reneé of Contrasted Content proudly presents “The Sides Of Me,” a spellbinding art exhibit featuring body paint models & mannequins, as well as traditional art on canvas. This highly-anticipated event promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, drawing visitors from far and wide to Lansing for a unique artistic immersion.

Join Sera Reneé on October 6th and 7th, 2023 for this exclusive showcase which will be held at the prestigious Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art, nestled in Old Town at 1210 Turner Rd, Lansing, MI 48906.

“The Sides Of Me” promises to push the boundaries of artistry by offering visitors an opportunity to witness artistic expressions that are typically reserved for international galleries, and larger art cities. Attendees will be treated to a visual feast featuring human

Photo by Yanice Jackson-Members of Zeta Phi Beta; Theta Rho Zeta Chapter pose after luncheon. L to R Patricia Collins, Trudy Hale, Doris Copedge, Kim Reed, and Charlotte Parker

Elaine Brown (March 2, 1943)

Elaine Brown was born in North Philadelphia and raised by her mother. Although she grew up in a singleparent home and experienced economic hardship, Elaine had the opportunity to attend a private school where she participated in extracurricular activities such as classical piano and ballet. She was noted to have had many white friends because of this. After high school, Brown briefly attended Temple University before withdrawing to pursue a music career in Los Angeles. While there, she enrolled in University of California, Los Angeles.

In Los Angeles, Brown became involved with Jay Richard Kennedy, a music executive who educated her on capitalism, communism, and social justice movements. Eventually Brown became active in the Black Liberation Movement. After their breakup, Brown began working for the African American newspaper Harambee. She attended her first Black Panther meeting after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination in 1968.

As a member of the Black Panther Party, Brown helped set up the first Free Breakfast for Children program in Los

Angeles as well as its first Free Busing to Prisons Program and Free Legal Aid Program. Soon after, she became the editor of the publication The Black Panther for the South California Branch. In 1971, Brown became a member of the Party’s Central Committee as Minister of Information, replacing Eldridge Cleaver, who had been expelled. In 1973, Brown was commissioned to record some songs by Founder and Minister of Defense, Huey P. Newton that resulted in the album Until We’re Free.

Brown was chosen by Newton to lead the BPP in 1974 when he moved to Cuba to avoid criminal charges. She led the Party from 1974 until 1977. During her leadership, Brown chaired the successful political campaign of Lionel Wilson, Oakland’s first African American mayor, and she founded the Panther Liberation School. She left her leadership position in the BPP in 1978 after Huey Newton’s return and after he ordered the beating of a female Panther. Her decision was driven by her rejection of the negative attitudes toward women in the party. Brown moved to Los Angeles to raise her daughter.

Brown’s later activism included radical

prison reform and providing educational resources for African American children living in poverty. In 2007, she declared herself a candidate for the Green party in the 2008 presidential election. She left the party later that year because it was dominated by white people who, in her opinion, were not really trying

to effect change or help her do so. Presently, Brown lectures frequently on prison reform at conferences, colleges, and universities.

Essential Gear That Every Fabrication Shop Needs

Over time, many fabrication shops try to expand their services and increase production. Keeping up with the competition requires having the right equipment in place. Stock your inventory with the best equipment by reading this list of essential gear that every fabrication shop needs.

Stone-Cutting Equipment

The most important gear in a fabrication shop is the stone-cutting equipment, which includes routers and bridge saws. Saw blades come in various sizes and cut through many different types of stone materials. Routers are used for detailing and shaping stone edges, while bridge saws make precise cuts on large slabs of stone.

Choosing the right cutting tools is critical for making accurate cuts to stone to accomplish the overall vision of your project. This is a key reason that one of the most important things to know when buying used stone fabrication equipment is to always inspect the machines. Get

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Women,” by encouraging attendees to “never let your failure define your future, it was only a building block to get you to your success.”

Lansing Native Cathy A. Morgan was recognized by Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated for countless years of service within the Greater Lansing Community and exemplifying characteristics of Finer

a closer look before buying to ensure the blade is ready to cut through any workpieces you have.

Material Lifting Equipment

Your shop also needs the right gear for moving workpieces to and from your cutting tools. Moving heavy slabs of stone requires specialized lifting equipment. A forklift or overhead crane is necessary to move and position large slabs onto workstations. Choosing the

right lifting gear is crucial to workplace efficiency and safety.

Without using the right lifting gear, the workpiece may fall over or put excessive strain on the person carrying it. Unfortunately, both scenarios can end in injury, so always have the right material handling gear in your workshop before a project.

Finishing Tools

Womanhood. Cathy is well known for her Pastor Salute Luncheon, which continues to grow by leaps and bounds. She also is well-versed in the public relations and media space.

Ms. Tasha James was also among the women honored as the Zeta of the Year. She has held many seats within her local Zeta chapter, including her current role

of secretary. Tasha is always willing to serve and lend a helping hand to those in need.

The essential gear that every fabrication shop needs includes the right tools for putting the finishing touches on workpieces. This equipment will help you refine your workpiece, so the final results are perfect. To create a smooth and polished finish on stone surfaces, fabrication shops need a variety of finishing tools.

The most common types of tools for finishing projects include grinders, polishers, and sanders. Grinders smooth out rough edges and surfaces, while polishers use a combination of abrasives and water to achieve a high-gloss finish. A sander is essential for removing scratches and imperfections from stone surfaces. Outfitting your fabrication shop with the right equipment is essential for success in today’s competitive stone products industry. Whether you’re inaugurating a new shop or revamping an existing one, you can invest in advanced, efficient stone fabrication equipment today.

The new Permanent Ballot List is Very popular as Thousands of Lansing City Ballots will be Mailed

Lansing - Over 14,000 absentee ballots are being prepared to be mailed on Thursday, September 28, for the Lansing City General Election so voters can vote from their home or temporary residence.

“We are seeing the vast majority of these voters taking advantage of joining the new Permanent Mail Ballot list,” said Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope “and will never miss an election again because they will automatically be mailed a ballot, as long as they are registered to vote in Michigan.”

Just over 12,000 of the 14,000 plus ballots to be mailed on September 28 are from voters who choose to be on the permanent ballot list. Voters still have

until Nov. 3 to request a ballot to be mailed at www.LansingVotes.gov.

At the same website, voters can find the closest drop box, check on the status

of their absentee application, view the list of candidates, and so much more. Voters must return their ballot by 8pm on Election Day to be counted. 24-hour, secure ballot drop boxes are located within 1.5 miles of any Lansing resident or voters can return their ballot via mail with postage paid.

Lansing City Voters can also come to the South Washington Office Complex, 2500 S. Washington Ave, or Lansing City Hall, 124 West Michigan Ave., to pick up an absentee ballot in-person.

For more information, visit www. LansingVotes.gov or call (517) 4834131.

Breakaway presents John Summit and Dom Dolla in Lansing, Michigan!

(Lansing, MI) – Two of the world’s hottest electronic music DJs, John Summit and Dom Dolla, have announced that they are bringing their brand new collaboration concept, Everything Always, to Adado Riverfront Park in Lansing, MI, on Friday, October 20, 2023 for only their second ever presentation of their concept.

The Everything Always concept builds on the idea of using picturesque venues while capitalizing on the performance chemistry of these two fan-favorite party starters to create a one-of-a-kind show that attendees won’t soon forget.

“This is an extremely exciting event to be a part of, and we can’t wait for Lansing and the rest of Michigan to

experience it,” says Jordan Canada, President of Operations for Breakaway Presents. “Being that this will be only the second time Dom Dolla and John Summit have ever done this, this truly is a unique show that we know any fan of electronic music will cherish.”

The show will feature a massive, extended headline set from both Dom Dolla and John Summit with carefully curated festival-sized production. The lineup will also feature plenty of upand-coming global talent in the house music scene, as well as shining a spotlight on local Michigan talent, all to be announced at a later date.

Fans can register for pre-sale tickets now

at everythingalways.lnk.to/Michigan. Pre-sale tickets go on sale (Thursday, September 21 at 10:00 AM), and event organizers are expecting extremely high demand. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on (Friday, September 22 at 10:00 AM)

The event will run from 5:00-10:00 PM on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Adado Riverfront Park in Lansing, Michigan. The event is 18+. Ticket prices start at $49.50 for general admission tickets and $109.00 for VIP tickets. Support artists for this event will be announced at a later date.

Ann Arbor Hard Rock 5-Piece Black Note Graffiti Recording Full-Length Producer Josh Schroeder

[Ann Arbor, MI Sept. 23, 2023] Black

Note Graffiti is an upcoming hard-rock band releasing a new LP with renowned rock producer Josh Schroeder, a Billboard #1 producer from Midland, MI. Never willing to compromise their sound’s evolution, Black Note Graffiti continues pushing the boundaries of expectation. The beautiful and the brutal come together, resulting in a twisted yet symbiotic sound.

Slated to release a new LP this year, Black Note Graffiti promoted their latest release, “Fall and Rise Volume III,” at the Upheaval Festival in Grand Rapids, MI, with major acts like Lamb of God, Falling In Reverse, and Detroit’s own

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Schroeder has produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered breakout albums for Lorna Shore, King 810, The Plot In You, Dayseeker, Varials, In Hearts Wake, Tallah, Ghost Bath, The Color Morale, and many others. Nail The Mix invited him to demonstrate the mix techniques he used on several of his acclaimed records. His work spans hundreds of millions of streams across Spotify and YouTube. For more information, please get in touch with David Morales at david@dcypherstudios.com

LCC Performing Arts Announces 2023-24 Theatre Season

LANSING, Mich. (June 21, 2023)

– Lansing Community College’s Performing Arts announces its 202324 theatre season. While the first three productions in the season will perform in the LCC Black Box Theatre, the final show of the season is set to be performed in the newly renovated Dart Auditorium.

Music ensemble concerts including the Concert Choir, Jazz Band, and Rock Band will announce concert dates early in the fall semester. For audition and show information: www.lcc.edu/ showinfo

2023-2024 LCC Performing Arts Theatre Season

Isaac’s Eye by Lucas Hnath

October 6-8, 13 –14, 2023

Directed by Andy Callis

Black Box Theatre

Lucas Hnath reimagines the contentious, plague-ravaged world a young Issac Newton inhabited in Isaac’s Eye, exploring the dreams and longings that drove the rural farm boy to become one of the greatest thinkers in modern science.

Sense and Sensibili by Kate Hamill

Based on the novel by Jane Austen

November 10-12, 17-19, 2023

Directed by Mary Job Black Box Theatre

A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters – sensible Elinor

and hypersensitive Marianne – after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable.

The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse

February 23-25, March 1-2, 2024

Directed by Blake Bowen Black Box Theatre

Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally “woke” teaching artists scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month.

My Emperor’s New Clothes by Larry Shue

A musical play for children

From a story by Hans Christian Anderson

Directed by Paige Tufford Dart Auditorium

April 5-6, 12-13, 2024

A colorful, brightly comic, and truly delightful treat for young audiences, written by one of our theatre’s most accomplished playwrights. The author has transformed the famous original children’s story into a fresh and lively theatre piece filled with funny lines, hummable songs, and fast-paced action.

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body paint models and fully painted mannequins, offering a mesmerizing exploration of the human form and the depths of artistic imagination.

Event Highlights:

Step into the enigmatic world of Sera Reneé’s artistry, where contrasting elements of creativity converge. “The Sides Of Me” not only presents her latest releases but also grants a glimpse into her earlier works, including the thoughtprovoking “The Horrors of Love” and the introspective “The Pieces of Me.” This event is a unique opportunity to witness the evolution of an artist’s soul on a variety of canvases.

Engaging Activities:

Immerse yourself in art like never before with interactive body painting, sculptural masterpieces, and insightful installations that provoke deep contemplation. Sera Reneé’s art transcends the ordinary, offering a profound exploration of both the light and dark aspects of life through her breathtaking creations.

Target Audience:

Friday evening’s event is tailor-made for families seeking an enthralling artistic experience, while Saturday’s affair is designed for young adults and art enthusiasts with a penchant for

dark and evocative art. Friday’s body paint coverage will be appropriate for all audiences, while Saturday’s body paint coverage is only appropriate for an audience 18 years of age or older. “The Sides Of Me” caters to a diverse audience, from seasoned art connoisseurs to the simply curious; there’s something here for everyone.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this groundbreaking art exhibit, where you’ll witness artistry that transcends boundaries and ignites your imagination. Join us at MICA on October 6th and 7th for “The Sides Of Me” by Sera Reneé,

an event that promises to be the art experience of a lifetime.

Admission Options on October 7th, 2023:

General Admission: $5 - Includes event entry and a chance to win an exciting raffle basket.

Premium Admission: $10 - Elevate your experience with a piece of artistic jewelry in addition to event entry.

VIP Admission: $20 - Immerse yourself completely with a piece of artistic jewelry, a collectible print, and full event access.

How To Prove Your Relationship Is Real for a K1 Visa

Love is a wondrous thing. People from different walks of life can meet and fall in love despite their differences. Often, love leads to marriage. When a US citizen falls in love with and wants to marry someone from outside of the US, they often bring their fiancé to the nation. The official name of a fiancé visa is the K1 visa. To apply for and successfully receive a K1 visa, you must provide various pieces of evidence about your identities and relationship. Part of that evidence includes proving your relationship is real. Keep reading to learn how to demonstrate a genuine relationship for a K1 visa. Keep Time-Stamped Communication Evidence

Many people around the world want to obtain US citizenship, and they’re willing to commit fraud to get it. Immigration attempts to handle those fraudulent applications, which is why providing evidence is so important during the K1 visa application. Timestamped communication is especially important evidence because it allows application officials to see the lifetime of your relationship. If you can provide time-stamped communication, such as screenshots of text messages or video calls from various points throughout your relationship, officials can see your visa request is legitimate.

Take Date- and Location-Stamped Photos

Another supporting document you need for a K1 visa is evidence that you’ve met in person in the last two years. Date- and location-stamped photos are the best forms of evidence for this meeting to bring alongside additional proof that your relationship is real. Real couples spend time together on different dates and at different locations when possible. Just remember to snap some photos, and you should be good to go!

If your phone or camera doesn’t capture date and location, you can still use a social media site’s time-accurate filters to add those details in a reliable way.

Provide Receipts from Couples’ Activities

You don’t have to take a photo together every time you get together for K1 visa evidence. Immigration accepts other types of evidence that demonstrate you’ve spent time together over the course of your relationship. You can provide receipts from couples’ activities as additional proof of spending time together and the reality of your relationship. Even seemingly small receipts, such as those you get from buying two movie tickets, are valid, along with bigger receipts, such as flights together or an engagement ring purchase.

McLaren Greater Lansing Launches Nursing Internship Program

“We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why this program supports the flexibility and opportunity our students need to be successful,”

For those interested in a nursing career in the Lansing area, there is now a unique opportunity to gain direct patient care experience while completing your nursing degree.

“We are excited to offer a paid student nursing internship for those currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program,” said Jodi Stein, chief nursing officer at McLaren Greater Lansing. “Our future nurses will gain useful bedside patient experience outside of the classroom, as well as clinical time. We understand that with national nursing shortages, hospitals must partner with our local colleges and universities to work creatively together to better prepare our students and increase the pipeline of future nurses to support our community needs.”

Internships allow nursing students the opportunity to complement their schoolbased theory learning by developing necessary clinical experience and skills under the supervision of nursing professionals. This opportunity also enables future nurses to network with potential leaders and colleagues and

secure their first nursing position during training.

“The nursing internship program not only familiarizes students with dayto-day aspects in a clinical setting but

get direct exposure to different nursing units and shifts, and interact with providers, peers, and patients to better understand the rigors involved in the registered nursing role.

To qualify for the nursing internship

also allows them a head start in seeking experiences in nursing units that peak their clinical interest,” said Stein.

Nurse interns will work alongside registered nurses performing their daily patient care responsibilities. They will

program, students must be actively enrolled in a nursing program and have completed their second semester of nursing clinicals. Those who qualify can apply online. Nurse interns can choose from 6-, 8- or 12-hour shifts, including both day and night shifts.

“We understand the importance of worklife balance, which is why this program supports the flexibility and opportunity our students need to be successful,” said Stein.

While future nurses need the foundational education that comes from undergraduate nursing programs, internships allow the student to gain real-time experience in their future career field. McLaren has been a strong supporter of nursing education and has worked collaboratively to ensure that nursing students have a great learning experience during their clinical time.

“Nursing internships can test your clinical skills outside of a structured classroom setting and are unique in helping build professional relationships and knowledge that you can carry over into your first nursing role,” said Shannon Scott, MSN, RN, nursing program director at Lansing Community College. “We’re excited to partner with McLaren to offer this opportunity to our students.”

Brilliant Tips and Tricks for Better Baked Goods

Baking is an art, and the wrong practices can generate unsatisfactory goods. Fortunately, preventative measures can help your treats taste amazing. Check out these brilliant tips and tricks for better-baked goods below!

Use Room-Temperature Ingredients

When a recipe requires roomtemperature ingredients, just comply. Cold ingredients like butter won’t cream with sugar, resulting in a lumpy mess. Conversely, overly warm ingredients can change the texture of baked goods, making them coarse instead of light and fluffy. If you plan on baking treats, take ingredients out of the fridge, and let them sit for at least one hour. If you’re on a time crunch, microwave some ingredients (i.e., butter or milk) at low power for short intervals.

Use High-Quality Ingredients

Various brands of butter, milk, and flour have different levels of moisture, fat, and protein. Surprisingly, these variations can influence the outcome of baked goods. Use the brands the recipe inventor recommends, or find brands with high protein, fat, and moisture content.

Don’t Overmix Batters

When you add flour to batters, mixing encourages gluten development and creates chewy or tough textures. While chewy consistencies are favorable in cookies, they’re not favorable in cakes or muffins. Use a light hand with recipes, and don’t overmix batters!

Add Flavor Concentrates to Recipes

Some recipes can benefit from complex flavor profiles. However, trying new ingredients may change the composition of batters or doughs. When you want better tastes without compromising recipes, use flavor concentrates. These liquid additives enhance batters, doughs, icings, and much more. The best part is that concentrates come in a wide variety of options. In particular, the top flavor concentrates to use while baking include cinnamon roll, lemon poundcake, and glazed donut.

Bake With Unsalted Butter

Baking with unsalted butter is a brilliant tip for better baked goods because it helps you control flavor. Since most treats are sweet, you don’t want too much salt in batters or doughs. It may change the taste and consistency of baked goods. Therefore, use unsalted butter, incorporating salt only when necessary.

Always Bake in the Center of the Oven

There’s nothing worse than burnt or undercooked baked goods. Unfortunately, you risk unsatisfactory treats with incorrect pan placement. Consider the center of your oven as the go-to place for baked goods. The middle of ovens provides adequate heat circulation and helps everything bake evenly. Conversely, when you offcenter pans, one side of the baked good will cook faster than the other, resulting in overcooked and undercooked spots.