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Feature Story Pageant winner, poet, painter, and queer creative artist AshleyCae Lee poses dignified at the Flint Public Library on March 26, 2024. Arts and Culture

To be unashamed and unapologetic with poet AshleyCae Lee

Xzavier SimonFriday, March 29, 2024
Feature Story Flint native and magician Quinton Robinson discusses the history of magic, the opportunities from the profession, rising above hecklers, and discovering the magic within oneself. Arts and Culture

The real magical world of Quinton Robinson

Jerimiah WhiteheadWednesday, March 20, 2024
Feature Story Brelia Renee and Furillostar of BFF show their growth and evolution on Feb. 25, 2024, weeks before their scheduled performance at SXSW. Arts and Culture

From Flint to Atlanta: On the road to SXSW with BFF

Xzavier SimonWednesday, March 6, 2024
Feature Story Flint native Dr. Quani Burnett is the founder and CEO of Soft Rows, a “culturally-inclusive, high-performing hair care on a mission to prioritize, not tokenize, texture-rich hair.” Entrepreneurship

Meet the multi-hyphenate founder and CEO of Soft Rows, Dr. Quani Burnett

Xzavier SimonWednesday, February 28, 2024
In The News Flint-based author Connor Coyne conjures up fantasy for readers who enjoy “a bit of madness” in his latest release, Hollywood, a novella. Arts and Culture

Connor Coyne conjures up fantasy and madness in new book 'Hollywood, a novella'

Jeff PiechowskiWednesday, February 28, 2024
Feature Story Award-winning playwright James Anthony Tyler's new play, Into the Side of a Hill, is a tale of six Black fraternity brothers at an HBCU. Arts and Culture

The introspection of 'Into the Side of a Hill' by playwright James Anthony Tyler

Xzavier SimonThursday, February 15, 2024
Feature Story Flint mother/son duo Shani and Ande Womack recently published the inspiring Jamaican-American folktale 'Anancy and Why Groundhog is Afraid of His Shadow.' Arts and Culture

Local mother/son publish second inspirational Jamaican-American children's book

Jerimiah WhiteheadWednesday, February 7, 2024
Feature Story Bada Bing Pizzeria's owner and head chef Anthony Ijames pictured on Jan. 18, 2024, spinning their signature pie, Little Italy. Entrepreneurship

“Supporting those who support us” with Anthony Ijames of Bada Bing Pizzeria

Xzavier SimonWednesday, January 31, 2024
Feature Story Kirsten Kaufmann poses outside Queens' Provision in downtown Flint on Jan. 18, 2024. Arts and Culture

Connecting through the human experience with Kirsten Kaufmann of 'Say Your Piece'

Xzavier SimonMonday, January 29, 2024
In The News Multifaceted community leader Chia Morgan is set to host the 'Pouring into One AnotHer' empowerment event on Saturday, March 16, at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library. Entrepreneurship

Chia Morgan gears up to host the 'Pouring into One AnotHer' empowerment event

Dezha PetersonWednesday, January 24, 2024
Feature Story Photographed on Jan. 6, 2024, St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church has been a beacon in the Flint community for many years. Neighborhoods

Serving God and community: A conversation with Pastor Kevin Thompson

Michell ThompsonTuesday, January 16, 2024
Feature Story Tony Vu, Flint's food entrepreneur and the progenitor of The Flint Social Club, is all smiles inside the new pop-up, The Kickback, on Nov. 14, 2023. Community Development

Connecting community through food and hospitality with Flint Social Club's Tony Vu

Xzavier SimonWednesday, November 29, 2023
Feature Story Music artist, songwriter, and model SixoneSixx poses inside The Antidote Studio on Nov. 7, 2023, as she gears up to drop her soon-to-be-released EP, So Far So Bad. Arts and Culture

In conversation with The Antidote Studio's premier artist, SixoneSixx

Xzavier SimonTuesday, November 28, 2023
Feature Story Billie Dantzler sits dignified in front of some of her favorite vinyl records inside Totem Books on Nov. 20, 2023. Neighborhoods

The art and exploration of Early Childhood Education with Billie Dantzler

Xzavier SimonTuesday, November 28, 2023
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. Neighborhoods

The strength, resilience, and testimony of Michell Thompson

Xzavier SimonFriday, November 24, 2023
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