Eastside

Nicole and Jeremy Riley

Churches and faith organizations partnering for community event at Kearsley Park

On August 28, The Heart of Flint will be hosting its first “Unity Festival” at Kearsley Park from noon-6 p.m., with live music until dusk. The festival will include free food, bounce houses, live entertainment, and giveaways.

There is no drama or negativity, just a wide range of community photographers, restaurants, clothing lines, makeup artists, organizations, and volunteers showering each other and every student and family with love and support.
Flint photographers have created an annual day for Flint seniors to ‘Walk N Shine’

"It took only one day out of 365 days to utilize everything that I have been blessed with to give back."

Michigan United employees gathered together to support the Eastside Franklin Park neighborhood's craft fair by providing health education, vaccine information, and COVID-19 vaccines.
For Michigan United, creating awareness of public health resources is a grassroots effort

Getting health and vaccine information directly to residents in neighborhoods is a critical part of Michigan United's work.

B Smok3zz has burst onto the scene, in her words, “swinging” and bringing “flame to the booth.”
Bringing “flame to the booth” with JB Smok3zz

"If we're great as a whole, we can be undeniable. That's what I want for our music industry here in the city."

Flint Style Soccer is hosting a free youth camp this week at Berston Field House.
Flint Style Soccer giving young people techniques and life lessons from local legends

To pre-register for the youth soccer summer camp July 13 and 15, you can visit the Flint Style Soccer website or register at the camp. Flint Style Soccer is also offering drop-in soccer at Berston on July 22 and 29, August 5, 12, and 19 at 6 p.m.

Anne-Marie Atanga incorporated music into her graduation speech for Genesee Early College.
Genesee Early College valedictorian pursuing singing, neuroscience careers

Atanga’s goals in music go beyond just her own aspirations, though. She is working to make opera and classical music more accessible through her use of social media.

Rev. McDoniel shows a carrot grown on Asbury Farms in the Eastside Franklin Park neighborhood.
Inclusivity, empowerment of community on Flint’s eastside are consistent goals of Asbury Church

What are the ways a community can truly develop, flourish, and become independent again? Asbury Church is determined to find out.

Sheyla McLain (right) poses for a photo with a Colombian friend at the 20th anniversary of the Latinx Technology Center.
Latinx Technology Center provides community, even when “home” is far away

The Latinx Technology Center in Flint celebrated its 20th anniversary on June 26, and brought the feeling of home to myself and many other people missing and longing for those who live far away.

Jordyn Anese is on the air from every weekday on 98.9 The Beat.10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Flint’s 98.9 The Beat brings fresh sounds and opportunities to the local listening area

"We definitely want to be the mirror to our community."

"The heart of this city resides in what we create."
Conversations with Flint: A Music Reflection

"Whether through entrepreneurship or creative pursuits, the heart of this city resides in what we create."

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