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In The News A screen grab from the Save Summer 2021 video created by a UM-Flint student. Healthy Communities

University of Michigan-Flint student's message to peers: "Save Summer"

Christina ZerkaMonday, March 29, 2021
In The News Xzavier Simon Equity

A letter to the future Black & Queer generations

Xzavier SimonWednesday, February 24, 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 RMC Mike (left) and Rio Da Yung OG are among rap acts from Flint growing in popularity. Arts and Culture

What to watch in 2021 in Flint? Start with the music.

Patrick HayesWednesday, December 30, 2020
In The News A rendering of what Flint could look like if a portion of I-475 were eliminated. Economic Development

I-475 is a relic of systemic racism, and if there’s a way to get rid of it, Flint should

Patrick HayesWednesday, October 28, 2020
In The News Dr. Debra Furr-Holden is one of nine community members on a city of Flint task force to help give input from the community to law enforcement. Equity

How Michigan moved the needle on racial disparities in COVID

Debra Furr-HoldenMonday, October 5, 2020
In The News "Our front porch on my house in Fairfield Village Neighborhood is our bright spot, coping mechanism, and general happy place." Neighborhoods

Our front porch is our happy place

Reader SubmissionMonday, September 28, 2020
Feature Story Kyle Kuzma working with young basketball players during his 2019 camp at Powers Catholic High School. Arts and Culture

Basketball has saved my son’s mental health during the pandemic

Patrick HayesTuesday, September 22, 2020
In The News A new Black Lives Matter mural was painted on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard downtown Flint. Equity

Quit using Flint to score social media points

Patrick HayesWednesday, August 19, 2020
In The News Rasheed Wallace takes a water break while distributing food and water to residents at Evergreen Regency Estates. Equity

Rasheed Wallace does the work

Patrick HayesMonday, August 3, 2020
Feature Story “The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” ― Ida B. Wells-Barnett Equity

Message from the Editor: "Say Its Name"

Xandr BrownThursday, June 11, 2020
In The News “The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” ― Ida B. Wells-Barnett

A letter from Flintside's new managing editor

Xandr BrownWednesday, December 4, 2019
In The News Isla Hayes with UM-Flint ECDC teachers Jen Cozart (left) and Jessica Matusz during Double Dare Live at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Kids and Education

A world class education, right here in Flint

Patrick HayesWednesday, June 5, 2019
In The News Flint's own Don Brewer on drums at a Grand Funk Railroad show in Des Moines, Iowa in November 2018. Arts and Culture

Grand Funk Railroad deserves Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nod

Jeff PiechowskiWednesday, January 16, 2019
In The News After the Tom's brand asked to use this photo, Patrick Hayes started thinking maybe Flint is the perfect fit for Toms. Arts and Culture

Maybe Flint could be the perfect fit for Tom's

Patrick HayesWednesday, January 9, 2019
In The News Even vandalized, this garden continues to nourish both the body and the soul. Neighborhoods

Hope and community grow from garden vandalism

Bruce EdwardsWednesday, July 12, 2017
In The News Ian Wickham, 15, works on Big Mo team 314's robot. Technology and Innovation

The rise of the robotsA dad's perspective on robots and our fear of new technology

Tom WickhamWednesday, April 19, 2017
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