The CFGF aims to close the literacy gap in Genesee County with ‘Literacy for Life’ initiative
The CFGF has connected more than 300 community stakeholders to establish initiatives to help close the literacy gap in the Flint community.
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The Flint & Genesee Chamber and UofM-Flint partner to stimulate economic growth
“We want our best and brightest to build their vision here and to work with companies that can use their skill sets.” The new partnership involves a series of new programs and initiatives aimed to stimulate economic growth in Genesee County.
JARS Cannabis holds meet-and-greet for national recording artist and actor Dave East
The special guest posed for pictures with fans and gave exclusive interviews during the meet-and-greet.
Celebrating 15 years of Flint Handmade
In the past 15 years, Flint Handmade has been dedicated to connecting with the Genesee area through community engagement and community service initiatives.
Flint native’s company is focused on representation in educational materials
"We're trying to normalize children being able to see positive images of characters of color in books and diversifying educational materials."
How a science project led to a Flint 10-year-old becoming a published author
Taylor Wright-Williams, a Flint 10-year-old, turned her experience making lip balm for a science project into a published children's book.
“My goal is to do what Spike Lee did for Brooklyn for Flint”
Meet Flint native, actress, and filmmaker Jamie Burton-Oare.
Michigan’s Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities identifying needs of vulnerable residents
A Michigan task force that includes Flint resident Dr. Debra Furr-Holden continues to identify COVID-19 needs and concerns of Black residents.
Personal tragedy motivates chair of police advisory task force to seek “justice and equality”
Rev. Jeffrey Hawkins has made pursuing social justice and equity causes his life's mission.
MSU epidemiologist hopes task force builds bridge between community, law enforcement
"The goal is to build a strong bridge between the police department and the community that they serve."
