“A lot of men, or some men, think it’s feminine to take care of themselves, and I wanted to debunk that stereotype or false narrative.” Emmanuel Skincare’s founder, Joseph Pettigrew, discusses millennial balances, mental health, setbacks, and entrepreneurship.
Flint native Jordan Lee of Jordan’s Pristine Detailing spoke to Flintside about how hard work, perseverance, and a positive attitude are the key components to making a business dream a reality.
The Peacekeepers of Flint aim to mediate conflict before it turns into violence. The collective of fearless men and women is dedicated to bringing more peace to Flint by helping residents 'squash the beef before the grief.'
The neighborhood of Sarvis Park kicked off Juneteenth with a fun celebration on Saturday, June 8th. The event featured food, bounce houses, vendors, live performances, and more.
“We are a community, and we’re supposed to love each other.” Mrs. Brenda Anderson spoke to Flintside about her community work in the Sarvis Park neighborhood, her nonprofit organization Motivated by Faith Inc., and her mission to combat human trafficking.
Cheree Riddle of Mission Possible discusses the impact of the NourisHER mother-daughter cooking class, instilling healthy food habits in local youth, and expanding the organization's mission.
Flintside contributor Jerimiah Whitehead visited the Genesee County Jail to learn about I.G.N.I.T.E.'s 'Healing Through Your Story' writing program. The 10-week program gives incarcerated women space to heal through creative writing and storytelling.
Flintside spoke with magician Quinton Robinson about the history of magic, the opportunities that come from the profession, rising above hecklers, and discovering the magic within oneself.
“I had to ask myself 'Am I about the money or am I about staying true to myself?'” DJ Say Less explains his journey of overcoming obstacles, following his heart, and making a critical career decision that aligns with his faith.
“If you read well, nothing can stop you from being successful; that's our why!” Flint mother/son duo Shani and Ande Womack recently published the inspiring Jamaican-American folktale, 'Anancy and Why Groundhog is Afraid of His Shadow.'
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