Xzavier Simon

Monday, December 16, 2019
Xzavier V. Simon is a native of the Beecher community. Since 2017, he's traveled around the country meditating, teaching, and writing books about the Black LGBTQ+ experience. He enjoys K-pop, playing video games, cooking, and exploring the lives of Black & Latino LGBTQ+ people with his indie project The Modern Queer. You can follow his adventures on Instagram (@xzaviervsimon).

Feature Story G-S tha DreaM, Flint musician, husband, and father in the midst of discussing his life and journey through music. Arts and Culture

Rising above the influence with Flint musician and producer G-S tha DreaM

Xzavier SimonWednesday, April 21, 2021
Feature Story “If I didn’t wake up every day and fight for women and children, the disenfranchised, the elderly, what am I doing? What am I contributing?” Arts and Culture

Flint activist Jo Ikigai creates her own truth through activism and creative pursuits

Xzavier SimonWednesday, March 31, 2021
Feature Story In the world of ballet, 18-year-old Flint native Ashton Edwards is the exception and not the norm. With style, dignity, and grace Edwards has jumped, leaped, and asserted his way into a majorly white-dominated profession. Arts and Culture

Flint native Ashton Edwards redefines ballet and does it all “en pointe”

Xzavier SimonWednesday, March 10, 2021
In The News Xzavier Simon Equity

A letter to the future Black & Queer generations

Xzavier SimonWednesday, February 24, 2021
Feature Story King Ca$hes Arts and Culture

Fatherhood, music, and influence: the new era of King Ca$hes

Xzavier SimonWednesday, February 17, 2021
Feature Story "The message I want to get out to other people is, the way that you see life right now, that s*** don't have to be permanent. It's just a moment." Arts and Culture

Celebrating music, Jamaican culture, and second chances with Cameron Tyler

Xzavier SimonWednesday, February 3, 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
Feature Story “Fear no evil” on his left tells the story of the artist being robbed and pistol-whipped in Flint—a moment that left a permanent scar. Arts and Culture

Flint artist Cam Howe talks sports dreams, reflects on the past & future goals

Xzavier SimonWednesday, January 6, 2021
Feature Story 22-year-old Brelia Renee, singer-songwriter and dancer, has made waves throughout the community with incredible vocals, stellar performances. Arts and Culture

Flint’s R&B songstress, Brelia Renee, makes waves with debut single and a powerful voice

Xzavier SimonTuesday, December 8, 2020
Feature Story “I’m grateful for all of the life lessons. I appreciate the process because it made me who I am.” Arts and Culture

Jada Ali discusses the reality of women in Hip Hop and being her own boss

Xzavier SimonTuesday, December 1, 2020
Feature Story 24-year-old Flint native and Arizona born Matthew Wiley, sitting, reflecting, and playing his Nintendo DS. Arts and Culture

Channel 42 and the Azure Blues of Matthew Wiley

Xzavier SimonTuesday, November 17, 2020
Feature Story Ace Gabbana and Jon Connor are on a mission to change music and give a new generation better options.

Spirituality, OutKast & MoonWater: The bizarre world of Ace Gabbana

Xzavier SimonMonday, October 26, 2020
In The News Flint native Jesse Davis teaches heels and Hip Hop classes in Flint and Detroit. Arts and Culture

“I give you the tools, and you paint me the picture”

Xzavier SimonFriday, October 16, 2020
Feature Story In the face of the city’s population decline, Flint leaders and businesses are coming together to make sure everyone is informed and gets counted. Community Development

Flint organizations work to ensure residents are counted in 2020 census

Xzavier SimonWednesday, January 29, 2020
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