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Amina Smith

Amina Smith, a young native of Flint’s northside, is not just simply a writer but rather considers herself to be a storyteller who prides herself on searching for unique and hidden gems to shine light on through her radiant words. Outside of the realm of writing, Amina is also a University of Michigan-Flint student, film fanatic, reader, foodie, community advocate, art enthusiast, and thee sidequest queen whose shenanigans always inspire more whimsical literature to appear from the edge of her pen.

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. 

Flint native Amina Smith shares her experience participating in Flintside's journalism fellowship as a community correspondent in the Ballenger Highway neighborhood.
Community correspondent Amina Smith shares her experience in Flintside’s journalism fellowship

Flint native Amina Smith shares her experience participating in Flintside's free journalism fellowship which helped her hone her writing skills as a community correspondent in the Ballenger Highway neighborhood.

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