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In The News Community activists, faith leaders, and residents called for collaboration to help slow violent crime in Flint on May 1. Equity

Activists, faith leaders, law enforcement, and residents calling for collaboration to slow violence

Ladel LewisMonday, May 3, 2021
In The News Calvin McQueen of National Clean Water Collective discusses how Hasselbring's new water filtration system works. Healthy Communities

New filtration system ensures Hasselbring Senior Center has clean water for residents it serves

Patrick HayesMonday, April 26, 2021
In The News The YWCA of Greater Flint is located at 411 E. Third Street downtown Flint. Healthy Communities

“I was motivated by a desire to address my problem before it swallowed me whole”

Qiana TownsTuesday, March 2, 2021
In The News Linda Samarah is a Flint native and a member of the city's task force on public safety. Equity

“A better, more equitable and compassionate world is possible”

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, February 24, 2021
In The News Xzavier Simon Equity

A letter to the future Black & Queer generations

Xzavier SimonWednesday, February 24, 2021
In The News Brandon Jamison has hosted radio shows for Club 93.7 for more than a decade. Equity

B-Ray: Flint’s local DJ and community activist

Jameson DraperWednesday, February 10, 2021
In The News A picture I took of myself before one of my shifts working in the COVID-19 dedicated intensive care unit at the University of Michigan. Equity

“Holding his hand every day felt like the last bit of humanity I had left”

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, February 9, 2021
In The News Flintside writer Xzavier Simon reflects on what it means to be a journalist covering Flint. Arts and Culture

A writer reflects on what it means to be a journalist in Flint

Xzavier SimonMonday, January 25, 2021
In The News “I want things to be different. I want small kids and adults in this community to feel like they can call the police and know that the police are there to help them." - Estephanie Ward Equity

Task force member hopes to find more resources to provide education, fight poverty in Flint

Jenifer VelosoMonday, January 18, 2021
In The News Edith Prunty Spencer moved to Flint in 1948. Equity

Learn how the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has been serving Flint since the 1950s

Qiana TownsWednesday, January 13, 2021
In The News “We’ve seen a lot of mental health and therapy services provided to dads, and they become more confident about their parenting, and becoming more involved in society." - Shon Hart Healthy Communities

Flint-based nonprofit hopes to equip fathers with parenting, life skills

Sarah SpohnMonday, January 4, 2021
In The News Mario Booker is a minister and community activist who is a part of Flint's advisory task force to the Flint Police Department. Healthy Communities

Member of Flint’s police advisory task force wants to build trust, healing in the community

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, December 16, 2020
In The News Film Series Equity

Sixth Annual African American Film Series goes virtual this year

Patrick HayesWednesday, December 16, 2020
In The News Facilitators leading a Vent discussion in Whaley Park in September. Equity

Feedback from participants in community dialogues on racism shows hope amidst challenges

Patrick HayesWednesday, December 9, 2020
In The News Flint Mayor Sheldon Neely delivered his first State of the City address on December 8, 2020. Healthy Communities

Flint mayor says water is a human right in first state of the city address

Patrick HayesTuesday, December 8, 2020
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