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Jenifer Veloso

Jenifer Veloso is Flintside's special projects editor. A photographer and writer, she covers neighborhoods, public health, and social justice and equity. She developed her passion for storytelling while working as a trauma nurse in an emergency department in Flint. She is the daughter of Brasilian immigrants and was the first in her family’s history to be raised in the United States. She has led documentary journalism projects focused on emergency responders, frontline workers, and the empowerment of women. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint. Follow her on Instagram or her blog.

Jenifer Veloso's Latest Articles

Guests mingle and enjoy themselves during the third annual Toast Awards, hosted by Beats x Beers, at the Flint Institute of Arts on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | Flintside)
In Pictures: Highlights from Beats x Beers’ ‘Toast’ event and awards ceremony

Photojournalist Jenifer Veloso snapped an array of candid photos during Beats x Beers' third annual 'Toast' event which included an awards ceremony for local changemakers.

Genesee County Sheriff Deputy Blanding reads The Polar Express to kindergarteners during Freeman Elementary’s holiday celebration of literacy and reading comprehension on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | Flintside)
In Pictures: Freeman Elementary’s Christmas Literacy Celebration

Photo-journalist Jenifer Veloso recently covered Freeman Elementary's literacy and reading comprehension celebration which included craft-making activities, Christmas cookies, movies, books, and a visit from Santa.

Guests at Applewood smile together for a picture next to an outdoor ice sculpture during the College Cultural area’s 37th Annual Holiday Walk in Flint on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.
In Pictures: 37th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center

Photojournalist Jenifer Veloso captured a winter wonderland full of music, food, and fun at the 37th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center.

Rhiannon Ragland smiles as she looks at the soundboard while on the set of The Purple Rose's latest play 'PickleBall' on Friday, Sept. 20, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | Flintside)
From Proctor Street to the stage: How Rhiannon Ragland built a career as an actress/director

A love for acting, dance, and storytelling led Rhiannon Ragland to pursue a life-changing career in acting and directing. The Flint native is currently director of the world premiere play 'Pickleball' running now through December 23.

Juliza Murillo, originally from Jalisco, Mexico, poses for a portrait during the Latinx Technology and Community Center's Dia de Los Muertos celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 in downtown Flint.
In Pictures: Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration in downtown Flint

Photo-journalist Jenifer Veloso captured the Latinx Technology and Community Center's Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration which recently took place in downtown Flint.

Members of the 4th Annual Pen Pals Forum pose for a portrait
National Clean Water Collective returns to test water in 100 Flint homes and businesses

The National Clean Water Collective recently returned to Flint to help 100 residents and business owners test their water and give resources to those affected by the water crisis. 

Detroit Pistons Hamidou Diallo dunks while playing one-on-one with kids attending the 'Hami Day' basketball camp at Flint Northwestern High School.
In Pictures: Coverage of ‘Hami Day’ basketball camp at Northwestern High School

Jenifer Veloso covered 'Hami Day' where 80 kids had the opportunity to meet Detroit Pistons Hamidou Diallo and other NBA legends at Flint's Northwestern High School. 

Weighted Challenge participant Donald Stilson lifts a 55-pound keg for the CrossFlint 5K Challenge during the 45th annual Crim Festival of Races in downtown Flint.
In Pictures: Crim Festival of Races turned up the heat with new ‘CrossFlint’ 5K challenge

Take a look at the newly-added 'CrossFlint' 5K challenge which included bodyweight and weighted exercises during this year's Crim Festival of Races in downtown Flint. 

Warm weather and sunshine greeted guests during last week's 'Late Night at the FIA' on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.
In Pictures: The FIA welcomes guests to Friday family fun night on the lawn

Last week's 'Late Night at the FIA' featured a fun family night with live music provided by the Flint Symphony Orchestra who performed classic family favorites.

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’

“I like to be involved in positive things, something that can inspire the next person.” Flint native Honny Williams moved to the 2nd ward in 2018 and has since filled the neighborhood with her love for children, her community involvement, and her commitment to positively impacting the future of Sarvis Park.

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