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Desmond London Talks Fatherhood, Flint, and His Vision for the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
New Flint Public Library director Desmond London talks fatherhood, his journey, and his vision for Flint.
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Meet the Candidates: Sister Audrey Young-Muhammad
2nd ward candidate Sister Audrey Young-Muhammad wants to fight Flint crime by tackling poverty.
Meet the Candidates: Dr. Ladel Lewis
Dr. Ladel Lewis talks blight, public safety, and her case for re-election in Flint’s second ward.
Meet the Candidates: Ezekiel Harris
Ezekiel Harris talks about Flint’s future and how his business mindset will aid the community in his bid to become the 8th Ward councilman.
Meet the Candidates: Dakota Starr
Dakota Starr discusses the future of Flint and makes the case for his entry into politics as the representative for the 6th Ward.
Meet the Candidates: Joel Arnold
Joel Arnold is running for 5th Ward City Council and is using the experience gained from years of travel to bring expertise to Flint’s political landscape.
Black Pride: Reflections From The Sankofa Project’s Panel Discussion
What it looked like when Flint’s Black queer community spoke its whole truth — and the people who showed up to hold space for it.
In Pictures: Flint Local Fest IV
Flint Local 432 hosted Local Fest IV July 25, showcasing 20+ homegrown acts across genres.
Desmond London Talks Fatherhood, Flint, and His Vision for the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
New Flint Public Library director Desmond London talks fatherhood, his journey, and his vision for Flint.
Kettering Student Creates Spoon Wrap, Inspired by Partner’s Chronic Illness
Kettering student Alex Nichols built SpoonWrap for partner Mahalia Thompson’s invisible illness.
Hamilton Community Health Network and Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. Host Men’s Health Event
Hamilton Health and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. host free prostate cancer screening event Aug. 1 in Flint.
The Man Behind the Board: How Bryce Mata Became Flint’s Quiet Connector
How Bryce Mata became the quiet force behind Flint’s music venues, his label, and the DIY scene.
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