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Amina Smith's Latest Articles
A Middle Kind of View: What Happened to Our Relationship With Libraries?
One child’s love of books sparks reflection on reading habits and our relationship with libraries.
It’s Good to Be Bad: Julia Moore Poetry Contest Returns to Flint
Flint Public Library celebrates 175 years with the return of the Julia Moore Bad Poetry Contest.
Black Violin Brings Strings, Beats, and Belonging Back to Flint
Black Violin returns to Flint, blending hip-hop and classical music while uplifting community and youth.
A Middle Kind of View: Michigan Winter Roads
In the latest, A Middle Kind of View, Amina reflects on the harsh conditions and turbulent times of living through Michigan winters.
Good for the Soul Comedy Show Returns to Flint Farmers’ Market
Communities First, Inc. will host the Good for the Soul Comedy Show 2 at the Flint Farmers’ Market.
A Middle Kind of View: What Makes a “Flintstone?”
Columnist Amina Smith reflects on the questions: What is Flint culture? And what makes a real Flintstone?
Inclusion Takes the Center Stage at Flint Community Players
Flint Community Players center inclusion by rethinking how theatre audiences experience performances.
A Middle Kind of View: Where Do Children Learn Community When the Schools Are Gone?
Columnist Amina Smith asks: Where Do Children Learn Community When the Schools Are Gone?
Introducing “A Middle Kind of View” Column Series by Amina Smith
A Middle Kind of View” is a bi-weekly column series by University of Michigan–Flint student and Flint native, Amina Smith.
