On the Ground

Feature Story “Sometimes, my story may inspire others. I am not ashamed of my journey; it is my testimony,” says Flint native Michell Thompson, pictured in downtown Flint on Nov. 18, 2023.

The strength, resilience, and testimony of Michell Thompson


Feature Story Poet, actor, and author Jerimiah Whitehead smiles confidently outside Totem Books in downtown Flint on Nov. 17, 2023.
Feature Story Flint native Sancia Tutt, known creatively and business-wise as Isis Ma’at, stands confident in her journey at For-Mar Nature Preserve on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

Experiencing unfiltered truth with business owner Isis Ma’at


Feature Story Annette Hughes, Director of Sunny Patch Learning Center, is pictured inside one of the center's buildings on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023.
Feature Story Flint native K-Dub sits inside his shop K-Dubs Tattoos on September 21, 2023. (Xzavier Simon | Flintside)

The conscious art of tattoos with K-Dub of K-Dub's Tattoo


Feature Story Attendants collect free school items from the Gift of Life Michigan table during the ‘Back to School Rally’ at Bethel United Methodist Church in Flint on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
In The News Major Michelle Hill sits outside in uniform discussing her goal of becoming Colonel with Flintside community correspondent Eartha Logan.

A Kid From Northside Flint To Major Michelle D. Hill


Feature Story Milton Straham, Dee Straham (not pictured), Victoria McKenze, Eartha Logan, Tyonna McIntyre pose at Sarvis Park on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.
Feature Story Flint native Victoria McKenze sits with Flintside's Jarielle Nettles for an interview at her home.
Feature Story Honny Williams poses for a portrait while sitting in Sarvis Park in Flint on July 26, 2022.  (Jenifer Veloso | Flintside.com)

Meet Honny Williams, the beloved 'Sarvis Park Mom'