[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 37 (Monday, February 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LARRY ``JAY PRICE'' CARTER

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. ELISSA SLOTKIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 27, 2023

  Ms. SLOTKIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to communicate to you the 
profound influence and legacy of a man who was the ultimate 
communicator. Larry Carter dedicated his life to informing and 
uplifting Lansing, Michigan's Black community, first through the radio, 
and later through a newspaper he founded with his wife, Carolyn, that 
continues in publication today under his daughter's hand.
  Carter, also known as Jay Price, was born in Mississippi but grew up 
in the Midwest, graduating from John Marshall High School in Chicago in 
1967. He met his future wife, Carolyn Hill, at the age of 12, and 
married her shortly after graduating from Columbia College with a 
degree in Broadcast Journalism. Together they raised three children: 
Anastacio; William; and Yanice.
  Larry spent the early years of his career in positions spanning 
several media markets across the Midwest and Southern regions. In 1984, 
an industry colleague convinced him to move to Lansing, Michigan, where 
he accepted a position in local radio. There, he quickly talked the 
station owner into changing the format to adult contemporary, with 
Larry as the morning host. He was an instant on-air success, and also 
worked behind the scenes as sales manager to produce commercials.
  Despite the success he achieved in radio, Carter was itching to 
explore other avenues. In 1986, he launched a print publication 
initially called ``The Capital Chronicle'' and later renamed ``The 
Chronicle News.'' The focus was simple: fill the void Larry saw in 
local news coverage by spotlighting and enhancing awareness of issues 
in the Black community. It was a family affair from the start: Larry 
handled advertising sales; Carolyn learned how to design and layout the 
stories; and the kids enlisted their friends to deliver the paper door-
to-door.
  Today, Larry and Carolyn have both passed on but their legacy 
remains. The Chronicle Newspaper is published twice monthly, by their 
daughter Yanice. The free publication is distributed throughout Mid-
Michigan and can be found in municipal buildings, schools, local 
businesses, churches, and community centers. They also leave behind the 
legacy of family, including their three children, six grandchildren, 
two great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and 
friends.
  Larry was devoted to lifting up the stories of his community, and 
today, it is my great honor to lift up his story, with profound 
gratitude for his devotion to creating a platform for the Black 
community to be seen, heard, and understood.

                          ____________________