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Megan Speaks

Megan Speaks is a writer and photographer from Flint. She began photography while in high school at Carman-Ainsworth, but her love for writing started later on. She has a passion for writing about human rights, politics, and women's issues. Her favorite hobbies are hanging out in one of Flint’s coffee shops, reading, and traveling. Megan is a graduate of Oakland University with a degree in journalism and is a design editor at the Oakland Post.

Megan Speaks's Latest Articles

Students in the McKenzie Patrice Croom Water Lab get STEM experience while also connecting with the community.

Water lab in Flint Development Center provides opportunities for high school and college students

By Megan Speaks

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Community Development

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October 3, 2021

The McKenzie Patrice Croom Water Lab in the Flint Development building has been testing the water for Flint residents since its opening in March 2020.

Anne-Marie Atanga incorporated music into her graduation speech for Genesee Early College.

Genesee Early College valedictorian pursuing singing, neuroscience careers

By Megan Speaks

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Arts and Culture

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July 5, 2021

Atanga’s goals in music go beyond just her own aspirations, though. She is working to make opera and classical music more accessible through her use of social media.

The Mr. Prince Gourmet Food Truck is open at the Flint Farmer's Market from May through November.

Restart Flint grant helps popular food truck prepare for another busy season

By Megan Speaks

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Community Development

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March 16, 2021

The Mr. Prince Gourmet Food Truck was able to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks, in part, to a grant from the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce.

Shonte’ Terhune-Smith founded YOLO in 2018.

Flint native’s business provides breastfeeding support to mothers in Flint and Genesee County

By Megan Speaks

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Community Development

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March 2, 2021

"We are mainly wanting to give women of color a place to go to with somebody in a professional setting to help support them with breastfeeding."

Comma Bookstore and Social Hub owner Egypt Otis.

Flint’s Future is Female announces winners of first-ever Phenomenal Female Awards

By Megan Speaks

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Community Development

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January 27, 2021

“The only purpose of that is to just additionally highlight them and get them validation for their efforts, and hopefully, inspire them to continue and inspire others,”