06/13/2026
✨ 40 Years of Life, Love & Legacy ✨
As we continue reflecting on The Chronicle News’ 40th Anniversary Legacy Gala, I wanted to share a few more moments from an unforgettable evening.
For four decades, The Chronicle has had the privilege of documenting our community’s stories, celebrating our successes, preserving our history, and amplifying voices that deserve to be heard.
As I look through these photographs, I am reminded that this wasn’t simply an anniversary party. It was a gathering of people who have been part of The Chronicle’s journey and those helping shape its future. Community leaders, business owners, educators, artists, elected officials, supporters, sponsors, friends, and family all came together to celebrate the power of storytelling and the impact of Black media over the last 40 years.
A special thank you to Alfred Laurence of Beige Planet Photography for beautifully capturing the spirit of the evening. His eye for detail and ability to tell stories through photography preserved moments that we will treasure for years to come.
Learn more about Alfred and his business:
https://www.thechroniclenews.com/post/the-chronicle-small-business-spotlight-behind-the-lens-the-story-of-beige-planet-photography-with-a
We are grateful to have Alfred working alongside The Chronicle and look forward to many more collaborations in the future.
📸 Stay tuned as we continue rolling out additional photographs and video footage from the celebration in the days and weeks ahead.
Thank you to everyone who has supported The Chronicle News throughout the years. The best chapters of our story are still being written.
❤️🖤💛
Yanice Y. Carter
Publisher-The Chronicle News
