The Chronicle News No 2 March 14 - March 31, 2022

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“Independent Women” Brings Attention to Women & Women of Color in Art SEE

(Lansing, MI) – To celebrate Women’s History Month, four female artists of color, Melina Brann, Christina Castilla, Patty Johnson, & Aminah Lott,

are collaborating to present “Independent Women”, a showcase at the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing. The event will take place on

“Dreamland” Live Artist Showcase by Brown Girl Productions an Outstanding Success

Saturday, March 26th at 7pm. Tickets are $25.00 and a portion of the ticket proceeds will go to financially support services provided by the Women’s

Moving a Hospital in a Day

“The planning of this project was years in the making, from initial planning to the execution when we broke ground over three years ago,”

Center of Greater Lansing! You can purchase tickets to the showcase online via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite. com/e/independent-women-

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“Independent Women” brings attention to the contributions of women, and women of color

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patients in our new home. I am extremely proud of our staff and the hard work they have put in to make sure the move was successful.”

Chastity Brown had a dream to showcase the best and brightest local artists during a live event, in a mature atmosphere. On December 2nd, 2021, her vision materialized during the “Dreamland Live Artist Showcase.” Brown Girl Productions, (a Lansing Based Production Company) is on the move. It was showcase featuring the best and brightest up and coming artists. Since its inception, Brown Girl Productions has taken the Lansing Art Scene by storm.

The live artist showcase took

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The new campus, now open, includes a 240-bed acute care hospital, trauma level III stroke center and emergency department, Karmanos Cancer Institute, outpatient care center, and Health and Wellness Pavilion. “The planning of this project was years in the making, from initial planning to the execution when we broke ground over three years ago,” said Kirk Ray, President and CEO, McLaren Greater Lansing. “A lot of preparation has gone into ensuring not only the building was ready, but our staff was ready to care for our

While finishing touches happened on the building itself, clinicians and staff started to train at the new facility in January 2022, including tours, day in the life training scenarios, and mock patient moves to get familiar with the new space and processes for move day.

“Preparations for the move

spanned over several months. We gathered input from staff members and clinicians to ensure a smooth transition,” said Deb Leblanc, Chief Nursing Officer at McLaren Greater Lansing.

McLaren Greater Lansing hired Health Care Relocations (HCR), which specializes in the coordinated planning and physical relocation of hospitals and other healthcare facilities, for the move.

Teams were assigned and identified with colored vests

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Courtesy Photo-The all-new McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital and Emergency Department opened at 6 a.m. on March 6.

Photo Credit: Yanice Jackson-Brown Girl Productions crew gets ready for the spoken word kick off.

Courtesy Photo: Independent Women by Lost Girl Vision

Despite Being Born a Free Black Woman, Sarah Parker Remond Fought Against Slavery

Born as a free black woman in 1894, Sarah Parker Remond had a more stable life as a child than the grand majority of black Americans in her time. According to BlackPast,

Remond had two free-born and financially stable parents and eight siblings. This kind of household in the black community was unheard of and allowed Remond an

opportunity that most others didn’t: to fight segregation from a position of influence. By her mid-30s, Remond had created a foundation of stature for herself from which she

would be delivering lectures and conducting rallies to defend the rights of everyone. Remond is considered a suffragist icon for making great strides in the fight for women’s rights.

Remond’s audience wasn’t limited to Americans only, however. Her tour reached across the Atlantic all the way to Britain and even Ireland. In one of her many lectures, Reomand is quoted for acknowledging: “I appeal on behalf of four million men, women, and children... not because they are identical with my race and color, though I am proud of that identity,

but because they are men and women.”

With dedication like hers, even against unbearable odds, Remond never backed down from the fight. During her travels, Remond became yet another abolitionist who connected with Frederick Douglass. At this point in time, she chose to live abroad than continue living in America. This legend among activists carried on against segregation and oppression until her death in 1894.

As a pastor, Rev. Sheffield has seen too many of his church members suffer with COVID-19, then die in the hospital without the comfort of loved ones nearby. But he believes that the end of the pandemic is in our control. “We need to do this. We need to get vaccinated,” he says. Make a choice to change the narrative. Get your vaccine today.

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place at Lansing’s Old Town’s Urban Beat. The ambiance alone was breathtaking. It was an intimate night full of painting, poetry, music, and feature films. Some of the night’s lineup included Keyante Saxton, Jeremy Hurt, KT The Conscious Poet, Yanice Yvette, and Stephen Mccorry. There was also a social hour and sinfully delicious Strawberry Cheesecake slices

provided by “Everything’s Cheesecake”. The vibe was incredible as artists chatted and painted with those surrounding them. Old friends reunited and some people made new friends. This was a one-of-a-kind event that left attendees longing for more. When asked if she would do another event like this Chasity Brown says “Yes, this is one of the

many events I would like to organize. It is time that artists of all shades and backgrounds have a chance to shine. The Art scene in Lansing is on a come up.” Brown Girl Productions plans on having more events in the future and will surely continue to contribute to Lansing’s growing vibrant art scene.

in art. “There has not been a standard roadmap to follow when it comes to making a living in the arts,” says Melina Brann. “For women, it has been more difficult – for women of color, even more so.” Currently, less than ten percent of fine art in galleries and museums are created by women. Women artists make up only three to five percent of major art museum collections in the U.S. and Europe. In films, female characters receive about half the screen time and dialogue as male characters. Statistics like the ones mentioned have inspired these women to

present this showcase. The event was created because Melina, Christina, Patty, & Aminah wanted to give a voice to the barriers they continue to face, but also show that there are reasons for hope. “We are encouraged by Susan Fisher Sterling’s visionary leadership at the National Museum of Women in the Arts and are inspired by the giants like Betty Carter, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan,” says Brann. She continues, “As artists and women of color, we wanted to create a space and time to showcase our exemplary talents and what we can do

when we collaborate.”

About the Artists: Melina Brann is an emerging acrylic painter who wants to make sure that Black women are portrayed as beautiful as they are. Melina’s art aims to confront the lack of representation in art and prompt appreciation for Black bodies.

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Christina Castilla is a career Artist, Creator, and the Owner of RL Designs. She is the mother of 3, and her mission in

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art is to send love, peace, and happiness through her art to the community.

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Patty Johnson is an upcoming visual artist who specializes in realistic painted portraits on stretched canvas. She is the owner of Paint Me Patty.

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Aminah Lott is an emerging artist & creative professional with a passion for higher education. She is a painter,

illustrator, & writer. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social science from Michigan State University.

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For more information on Independent Women & to purchase tickets visit:

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Facebook Event Link:

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One of the best things about our community is the number of different cultures that live in our neighborhoods. We are lucky to be able to experience an array of traditions, customs and lifestyles.

At Palmer, Bush & Jensen, we understand and offer services for all cultures. We know our differences are what make us unique.

CourtesyPhoto:IndependentWomen byMelinaBrann

Credit Card Myths: Busted

There are many misconceptions about credit cards; for example, how they can affect both your credit score and your ability to qualify for a better loan rate. Here we will bust some common credit card myths and discuss how to responsibly manage credit.

Myth #1: You need to carry a balance to build credit You don’t actually need to carry a balance to build credit! When you open a credit card and use it wisely, you will build credit — whether you carry a balance or not. In fact, it’s a good habit to pay off your card every month. You’ll build your credit, and avoid paying interest on your purchases.

Additionally, when you open a credit card, another good practice is to not use more than 30% of your available limit. This helps keep your spending down and your monthly payment manageable.

One way to keep your credit card balance low while building your credit is to choose consistent expenses to use your credit card for each month, like groceries, gas, and other monthly bills, including subscription services.

Myth #2: Only the rewards matter when choosing a credit card

When choosing a credit card, many people only look at the

card’s rewards, rather than considering everything the card has to offer. While rewards can be important, you should also look at other factors including the interest rate, annual fee, and fraud protection offered with the card. For example, a card that offers 3% cash back might sound great, but if it has an annual fee of $299, you would have to spend over $10,000 per year to make up for the annual fee and start earning cash back.

Make sure you examine and compare all the features and benefits to the cards you’re interested in before you apply for one.

From low-rate cards and cashback rewards with no annual fees to tiered cashback, MSUFCU offers a wide range of credit cards to help you responsibly build your credit. The Credit Union also offers a variety of online and in-person financial education seminars and webinars that cover building credit, budgeting, fraud prevention, and more. Visit msufcu.org/events for a full list and to register.

Members can apply for and manage their credit cards through the MSUFCU Mobile app and ComputerLine®, the Credit Union’s online account management system. For more information, visit msufcu.org/ visa.

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for move day. These teams included, but not limited to:

• Command center: The main point of contact and to handle decisions that required

• immediate attention.

• Command center support: This included I.T., facilities management, and biomedical.

• Patient senders and receivers: Primary contacts for each patient as they left the old facility and arrived at the new facility.

• Lift team: Aided with patient transfers, supplies, and equipment.

• Porter team: Assisted with moving patients on stretchers and wheelchairs.

• Transfer care team: Made up of Registered Nurses and Physicians.

• Respiratory therapy (RT) team: Provided support for patients in need of respiratory assistance and oxygen.

• Clean team: Staff assigned to wipe down and sanitize all furniture and equipment before and after the move.

On Sunday, March 6, at 6 a.m., the emergency department opened at the new location while the Greenlawn Avenue

emergency department closed. At 7 a.m., McLaren Greater Lansing met with hospital and moving staff to kick off move day. The first patients were then transferred to the new hospital with all patients safely transferred in approximately six hours. 112 patients were moved in the process with the use of 14 ambulances, provided by Medstar, and three buses donated by Dean Transportation.

“We are very pleased with how the move day went as all patients were safely transferred to the new facility faster than our expected timeframe,” said Leblanc. “The staff did a tremendous job working together as a team to ensure everything could go as smoothly as possible.”

Leblanc reflected on what this move means to not only the future of McLaren Greater Lansing, but what it brings with.

“Although there are lot of memories and history at the old facilities, there’s a legacy here and we are building on that legacy by bringing extraordinary care over to the new campus,” said Leblanc.

A Chat with HistoryThe 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 Bailey Shuttlesworth, wife of the late Rev. Fred L. Shuttleworth. “You have to understand, that what we know as the Civil Rights Movement, was, in fact, a mandate from God,” Shuttleworth stated. “My husband, Fred, was just an ordinary man on an extraordinary mission.

“ As a journalist, I pinched myself and concluded that I was very fortunate. Right place, right time and all that. Dr. Shuttleworth granted a first-hand eye witness account of living history complete with first-hand never-before-seen pictures to publish. Moreover, as an objective journalist, I do not qualify history as black or white. I verify that the historical account did happen and that it is an accurate account. History is history, black, white or purple. What follows is a firsthand account of history from a person who lived and survived from inside of the turmoil that became a national struggle for equality.

Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth was born as Freddie Lee Robinson, and he took the name of his stepfather, William N. Shuttlesworth. He was married to Ruby Keeler Shuttlesworth, with whom he had four children: Patricia Shuttlesworth Massengill, Ruby Shuttlesworth Bester, and Fred L. Shuttlesworth Jr.

Rev Fred L Shuttlesworth, teamed up with Rev. Ralph Abernathy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the concept of a non-violent movement was born. Their partnership and steadfast conviction to duty helped changed the world. Rev. Shuttlesworth was a storied civil rights leader who survived beatings and bombings in racially impaired Alabama. He stood tall as he fought against racial injustice alongside other African Americans. “History talks a lot about what Dr. King did,” Dr. Shuttlesworth notes, “however, there was quite a bit of planning and strategy that went into organizing such a movement. Dr. King did not do this by himself.”

Fred Shuttlesworth was a child of poor black Alabama whose ministerial degree was from an unaccredited black school He later earned a master’s degree in education from Alabama State College. Fred Shuttlesworth civil rights activist, minister. Fred Shuttlesworth is receiving overdue recognition.

Fred Shuttlesworth Biography of Fred Shuttlesworth. Fred Shuttlesworth was born Fred Lee Robinson. Fred Shuttlesworth civil rights activist and a minister is just now receiving overdue recognition. Fred Shuttlesworth and Andrew Manis, author of Shuttleworth said that “there is no need for the highway patrol, local police can handle it with the Negroes and whites being orderly and respectful as they always are.”

Fred Shuttlesworth was a man that racists’ bombs, beatings, and firehoses couldn’t stop. “Segregation at All Costs: Bull Connor and the Civil Rights Movement “

I waited a week to see Shuttleworth get hit with a hose. Black and White: The confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Printed documents of the Southern Conference Educational Fund, Inc, or SCEF, ie, The Southern Patriot, newspaper of the SCEF, letters of Fred Shuttleworth, president of SCEF and the Southern Regional Council are a part of the collection. Shuttleworth would kick off Lewis University’s observance of Black History Month with an appearance on campus Wednesday Shuttleworth, a former Birmingham, Alabama, Unearth information about Fred Shuttlesworth like phone number, address, and email using the people search directory on USA-PeopleSearch com advertisement.

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which was destroyed by a dynamite blast. Black and White: The Confrontation

Between Reverend Fred L. Rev Fred L Shuttleworth and the ACHR with the help of SCLC, MLK. He helped Martin Luther King Jr during the civil rights movement and was given an acceptance award while visiting with Dr. King.”

“Born in Mount Meigs, Alabama, Shuttlesworth became pastor of the. Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights to take up the work formerly done by the NAACP. It used both litigation and direct action to pursue

their goals. Shuttlesworth somehow escaped unhurt even though his house was heavily damaged. Ku Klux Klan told Shuttlesworth as he came out of his home, “If I were you, I’d get out of town as quick as I could.”

Led by Southern Christian Leadership Conference members T. J. Jemison from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Rev. A. L. Davis from New Orleans, Louisiana adopted a motto to underscore its commitment to nonviolence: “Not one hair of one head of one person will

be harmed “ Shuttlesworth embraced that philosophy, even though his personality was combative, headstrong and sometimes bluntoutspoken and to the point that he frequently antagonized his colleagues in the movement as well as his opponents. He alienated some members of his congregation by devoting as much time as he did to the civil rights movement, at the expense of weddings, funerals, and other ordinary church functions.

Shuttleworth moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, and took up the pastorate of the Revelation

Courtesy Photo from Dr. Sephira B. Shuttleworth. Pictured are Rev Fred L. Shuttleworth and children heading to segregated school.

McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation Brightens New Hospital with

Works from Michigan Artists

“Art enhances and humanizes an environment. It minimizes environmental stresses and helps makes people comfortable again. And that it is extremely important.”

The healing role that art plays is not a modern concept. As early as 1859, Florence Nightingale wrote, “The effect in sickness of beautiful objects, of variety of objects, and especially of brilliancy of colour is hardly at all appreciated.”

“Art inspires people and when people are seeking medical treatment. Not only do they need the area’s most trusted providers, but they also need inspiration,” said Lynn Griffor, vice president of the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation and Chief Experience Officer. “This is a perfect opportunity for two local organizations that have two different missions to work together to lift people up.”

The foundation partnered with the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center to select three distinct pieces from Michigan artists for the new health care campus.

“Most definitely, there is a connection between the arts, humanities, and overall health,” said Barbara Whitney, executive director of the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center. “Art enhances and humanizes an environment. It minimizes environmental stresses and helps makes

people comfortable again. And that it is extremely important.”

Over the last year, the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center assisted the foundation with curating and installing art for the new hospital, which includes:

“Flyers,” a ceramic sculpture installed in the hospital courtyard. The piece was created by Williamston resident Mark Chatterley, a member of the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center. “Peace,” a powder-coated steel and glass sculpture installed in the lobby under the main staircase. The piece was created by Brighton resident Kelly O’Neill, a member of the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center.

“Sunset Over the Big Lake,” an acrylic on canvas installed in the cafeteria. The piece was created by Empire resident Mark Mehaffey, a member of the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center.

“In most cases, visiting a hospital isn’t a joyful experience. It means you or a loved one needs care and that can be quite stressful,” said Kirk Ray, President and CEO of McLaren Greater Lansing.

“Art can be an important part of the healing process

and when considering art in our new hospital we wanted to provide a sense of calm to promote healing for both patients and their family. I am so thankful to all of the local artists we partnered with and am excited for patients, visitors and employees to see the art featured throughout the hospital, outpatient care center and Karmanos Cancer Institute.”

In addition to art pieces curated by the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, the foundation independently selected and installed eight additional pieces of art.

“We want art to be integrated into the fabric of our new facilities in a way that reinforces the healing environment that we are creating,” added Griffor.

Specifically, the ceilings above the linear accelerators (LINAC) feature “Midsummer,” “Fairyland” and “Beautiful”; all are photography and print creations by James Lenon of Holt. The photos selected were voted on by employees and patients.

“I lost my grandfather to pancreatic cancer when I was a teenager in high school. I was old enough to understand

the years of battle he put in with the disease and the countless hours of treatment he underwent. I was honored to create something that someone going through times of trial might find hope and joy within. My grandfather was a WWII veteran, worked for the East Lansing Police Department and eventual sergeant at arms for the Michigan Senate. He was a hero, and my motivation was to find beautiful scenes that I wished I could sit and discuss life with him and share the positive legacy he left behind. It is my hope that those that can view these images during their treatments can also find hope, dream of their future and find a strength to continue their personal fight,”

Two pieces by Jason Keusch of DeWitt: “The Mouse Gets the Cheese,” located in the Hourani Family Lobby, and “This Way to the Elevator,” located in the main elevator lobby. Both pieces were created from acrylic, epoxy and plaster.

Two acrylic pieces by Pam Harden of East Lansing: “Serenity” and “Where the Land Meets the Sea,” both located in the Outpatient Care Center.

Glazed ceramic tile installations by Megan Odell, which can be seen in the elevator lobbies of floors four through nine. To learn more about the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation or support the foundation’s acquisition of future pieces, visit

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Baptist Church. Shuttlesworth was personally fearless, even though he was aware of the risks he ran. The mob beat Shuttlesworth with chains and brass knuckles in the street while someone stabbed his wife. Shuttlesworth initially warned that Alabama was extremely volatile when consulted before the Freedom Rides began. After it became certain that the Freedom Rides were to be carried out, Shuttlesworth worked with the coalition. The violence in Anniston and Birmingham almost led to a quick end to the Freedom Rides. After the Riders were severely beaten and nearly killed in Birmingham and Anniston during the Rides, he sent deacons to pick up the Riders from a hospital in Anniston. The violence in Anniston and Birmingham almost led to a quick end to the Freedom Rides. After the violence that occurred in Alabama but before the Freedom Riders could move on, Attorney General. Shuttlesworth’s commitment to the Freedom Rides was highlighted by his wiliness to ride himself. While Shuttlesworth was willing to negotiate with political and business leaders for peaceful abandonment of segregation, he believed, with good reason, that they would not take any steps that they were not forced to make.”

“On appeals, the case reached the US Supreme Court. Eugene “Bull” Connor, the Commissioner of Public Safety and the most powerful public official in Birmingham, who

used Klan groups to heighten violence against blacks in the city. Even as the business class was beginning to see the end of segregation, Connor was determined to maintain it. They resented both the damage Connor was doing to Birmingham’s image around the world and his highhanded attitude toward them. Augustine, Florida which he often cited as the place where the civil rights struggle met with the most violent resistance, taking part in marches and widely publicized beach wadeins. Selma to Montgomery which led to the passage of the. In later years he took part in commemorative activities in Selma at the time of the anniversary of the famous march.”

“Roger Robinson in the television miniseries. He and his second wife, Sephira, moved to downtown Birmingham where he was receiving medical treatment. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement. He died at Princeton Baptist Medical Center,” his wife, Dr. Sephira Bailey Shuttlesworth, said.

As the struggle began, Dr. King organized two tumultuous weeks of daily demonstrations by black children, students, clergymen, and others against a rigidly segregated society. Eugene Bull Connor, ‘ intransigent public safety commissioner, scattering peaceful marchers with fire hoses, police dogs and nightsticks, provoked a national

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outcry. The brutality helped galvanize the conscience of the nation, as did the Ku Klux Klan’s bombing of a black church in Birmingham that summer, which killed four girls at Sunday school. Shuttlesworth actions in Birmingham led to Selma, and those two became

the basis of the civil rights struggle. Mr. Shuttlesworth, he added, had no equal regarding courage and putting his life on the line of fire to battle segregation. King’s continued with his efforts to unify the black clergy and their flocks to combat Jim Crow laws.”

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