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Feature Story Both local newsrooms are teaming up with the Levin Center to help Flint community members share their stories about policy issues that affect them. Equity

Flint Beat and Flintside team up with Levin Center for people-centered oversight series

Tia ScottThursday, January 19, 2023
In The News boblo Arts and Culture

'Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale' doc is now available to stream

Xzavier SimonTuesday, December 6, 2022
Feature Story Juliza Murillo, originally from Jalisco, Mexico, poses for a portrait during the Latinx Technology and Community Center's Dia de Los Muertos celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 in downtown Flint. Arts and Culture

In Pictures: Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration in downtown Flint

Jenifer VelosoSunday, November 6, 2022
In The News The latest poetry collection by Michigan native Sarah Carson titled 'How to Baptize a Child in Flint, Michigan.'  Arts and Culture

Book Review: 'How to Baptize a Child in Flint, Michigan: Poems' by Sarah Carson

Sherrema A. Oom-DoveMonday, October 31, 2022
In The News Peckham, Inc. works with people with disabilities, youth at risk, adjudicated youth, and returning citizens. Economic Development

Learn how Peckham is helping people with disabilities gain employment in Flint

Sarah Markstrom Friday, October 21, 2022
In The News The Flint & Genesee Business Bridge aims to increase exposure and market access for Genesee County’s BIPOC-owned businesses. Entrepreneurship

Kick-off event for the Flint & Genesee Business Bridge is underway

Megan SpeaksWednesday, October 19, 2022
Feature Story Dakota Cox entertains the crowd during a Michigan Drag Brunch performance Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 at 501 Bar and Grill in downtown Flint. Arts and Culture

In Pictures: Michigan Drag Brunch wows crowd at 501 Bar & Grill

Katy KildeeFriday, September 30, 2022
Feature Story UPword logo Community Development

Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

UPword StaffThursday, September 15, 2022
Partner Content Carol Sodman-Morris serves as a home visit nurse for the Achieving Birth Equity Through Systems Transformation program. Equity

Michigan project creates framework for communities to reduce racial disparities in infant deaths

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, August 25, 2022
Feature Story The Sloan Museum of Discovery is located within the Flint Cultural Center at 1221 E. Kearsley St. in Flint, MI. Arts and Culture

With new renovations, Sloan Museum of Discovery strives to be more inclusive

Omoro CollinsMonday, July 18, 2022
Feature Story Flint native Tyonna McIntyre pictured at Sarvis Park while detailing her passions and activism in the neighborhood. Neighborhoods

The "ebb and flow" of Tyonna McIntyre

Xzavier SimonWednesday, June 29, 2022
In The News pride00 Arts and Culture

Flint honors Pride Month with a parade of events

Xzavier SimonTuesday, June 21, 2022
In The News A packed house of Flint residents showing off their newly created Juneteenth artwork. Neighborhoods

2nd & 9th Wards celebrate Juneteenth with a family paint night

Xzavier SimonMonday, June 20, 2022
In The News "The Fantasticks" produced by Flint Repertory Theatre offers a fresh new rewrite with an LGBTQIA+ focus. Arts and Culture

The Flint Rep celebrates PRIDE Month with a historic reimagined version of "The Fantasticks"

Xzavier SimonMonday, June 13, 2022
In The News The Flint & Genesee Business Bridge aims to increase exposure and market access for Genesee County’s minority-owned small businesses. Economic Development

Business Bridge aims to boost minority-owned businesses

Sarah SpohnThursday, May 26, 2022
Feature Story Flint native Xandr Brown presided over Flintside for eight months as its first African-American woman Managing Editor. Arts and Culture

In conversation with Flintside's editor emeritus, Xandr Brown

Xzavier SimonWednesday, April 20, 2022
Feature Story Several Michigan-based organizations are aiming to spread awareness about the dangers of kidney disease among African Americans, particularly in the Flint area. Healthy Communities

Three organizations addressing kidney disease in Flint's African American community

Brianna NargisoTuesday, April 19, 2022
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