Jenifer Veloso

Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Jenifer Veloso is Flintside's special projects editor. A photographer and writer, she covers neighborhoods, public health, and social justice and equity. She developed her passion for storytelling while working as a trauma nurse in an emergency department in Flint. She is the daughter of Brasilian immigrants and was the first in her family’s history to be raised in the United States. She has led documentary journalism projects focused on emergency responders, frontline workers, and the empowerment of women. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint. Follow her on Instagram or her blog.

Feature Story mcc19 Higher Education

In Pictures: MCC celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month at Regional Technology Center

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, October 11, 2023
Feature Story (Left to right) Tony and Cruz Asencio pose for a portrait during the Latinx Technology & Community Center’s Cinco de Mayo celebration on Friday, May 5, 2023, in Buckham Alley in downtown Flint. Arts and Culture

In Pictures: Cinco de Mayo celebration in Buckham Alley

Jenifer VelosoMonday, May 15, 2023
Feature Story An abandoned home on Home Ave. in Flint sits vacant with the windows and front door boarded up.  Neighborhoods

How urban blight affects Flint residents' health, and what the city is doing to change that

Jenifer VelosoMonday, May 8, 2023
In The News An overhead view of the St. John Street Neighborhood on Flint's north side. Community Development

$1 Million dollar grant to go toward St. John Street Neighborhood

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, February 22, 2023
Feature Story Beecher junior Damarcus Burke takes a deep breath before shooting a free throw during the boys' varsity basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Moses Lacey Fieldhouse in Mount Morris. Beecher defeated Hamady 48-43. Kids and Education

In Pictures: Highlights and scores from latest Hamady Hawks vs. Beecher Buccaneers game

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, February 21, 2023
Feature Story Beecher sophomore Wasir James celebrates a field goal with teammates during the Beecher vs Saginaw Arthur Hill game at Grand Blanc High School for The Carmody Classic on Saturday, Jan. 07, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | Flintside) Kids and Education

In Pictures: Beecher and Hamady varsity basketball celebrate 6-0 winning streak at Carmody Classic

Jenifer VelosoThursday, January 12, 2023
Feature Story Genesee County Sheriff Deputy Blanding reads The Polar Express to kindergarteners during Freeman Elementary’s holiday celebration of literacy and reading comprehension on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | Flintside) Kids and Education

In Pictures: Freeman Elementary's Christmas Literacy Celebration

Jenifer VelosoThursday, December 29, 2022
Feature Story Guests at Applewood smile together for a picture next to an outdoor ice sculpture during the College Cultural area’s 37th Annual Holiday Walk in Flint on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Arts and Culture

In Pictures: 37th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, December 13, 2022
Feature Story Rhiannon Ragland smiles as she looks at the soundboard while on the set of The Purple Rose's latest play 'PickleBall' on Friday, Sept. 20, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | Flintside) Arts and Culture

From Proctor Street to the stage: How Rhiannon Ragland built a career as an actress/director

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, November 9, 2022
In The News Members of the 4th Annual Pen Pals Forum pose for a portrait Sustainability

National Clean Water Collective returns to test water in 100 Flint homes and businesses

Jenifer VelosoMonday, October 10, 2022
Feature Story Weighted Challenge participant Donald Stilson lifts a 55-pound keg for the CrossFlint 5K Challenge during the 45th annual Crim Festival of Races in downtown Flint. Healthy Communities

In Pictures: Crim Festival of Races turned up the heat with new 'CrossFlint' 5K challenge

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, August 31, 2022
Feature Story Honny Williams poses for a portrait while sitting in Sarvis Park in Flint on July 26, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | Flintside.com) Neighborhoods

Meet Honny Williams, the beloved 'Sarvis Park Mom'

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, August 2, 2022
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