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Tia Scott

Tia Scott, also known as Tia The Writer, was a previous managing editor for Flintside. In her spare time, she also blogs about her own personal account of Hip Hop and Flint culture. Her work has been published in several online publications, including her own music platform, The Dope Show. She is a Flint native and resident who lives with her daughter and trusty MacBook. Follow Tia on Twitter, InstagramYouTube, or her website.

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Mission Possible’s Youth Real Estate Academy empowers Flint youth with tools for future opportunities

Flint youth explored careers, credit, and ownership at the first Youth Real Estate Academy, a free, hands-on event hosted by Mission Possible.

‘This Bitter Earth’ exhibit at MW Gallery reflects on environment and belonging

MW Gallery’s new exhibit “This Bitter Earth” explores humanity’s connection to nature and belonging, opening Sept. 12 in Flint.

Dreamz Two Reality hosts 2nd annual Back Two School Basketball Camp at Hamady High

The 2nd annual Back Two School Camp gave Flint youth skills, supplies, and support for a strong start to the school year.

The Crim Fitness Foundation will host the CANUSA Block Party at Mott Park on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Flint celebrates 67 years of sports and friendship at CANUSA Block Party, July 25

The Crim Fitness Foundation will host the CANUSA Block Party at Mott Park on Friday, July 25, to celebrate over six decades of sportsmanship and international friendship between Flint and its sister city, Hamilton, Ontario.

Flint Youth Film Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with film screenings, workshops, panels, and a red-carpet awards ceremony.
Flint Youth Film Festival marks 10 years of uplifting young local filmmakers

The Flint Youth Film Festival is gearing up to celebrate its 10th anniversary from July 17-20. The festival will feature film screenings, workshops, panels, and a red-carpet awards ceremony.

Contemporary photographer Ayana V. Jackson will lead an Artist Talk at MW Gallery in Flint on June 28, discussing her work that reimagines Black identity.
Contemporary photographer Ayana V. Jackson to speak at MW Gallery, June 28

Contemporary photographer Ayana V. Jackson will lead an Artist Talk at MW Gallery in Flint on June 28, discussing her work that deconstructs colonial-era portraiture and reimagines Black identity. 

Now on view at the Flint Institute of Arts until Sept. 14, the ‘Beyond Survival’ exhibition features artwork by incarcerated artists in Michigan. (Artwork credit: Bryan Earle. The Dream, 2012. Pen on paper, 8 x 10 inches.)
‘Beyond Survival’ exhibit at FIA features artwork by incarcerated artists in Michigan

Now on view at the Flint Institute of Arts until Sept. 14, the ‘Beyond Survival’ exhibition features artwork by incarcerated artists in Michigan. Created in confinement with limited materials, these pieces reflect resilience, imagination, and the power of expression.

100K Ideas presents 100Karnival — a student-led fundraiser packed with games, prizes, snacks, and summer fun.
100K Ideas brings carnival fun to downtown Flint with a student-led fundraiser

100K Ideas presents 100Karnival — a student-led fundraiser packed with games, prizes, snacks, and summer fun. From dunk tanks to cotton candy, it’s your chance to support local college students while having a blast.

Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble will bring the sounds of Louisiana to Flint on September 30, during the 2025 Levitt AMP Flint Music Series.
Levitt AMP Flint Music Series brings global sounds to Totem Books’ back lawn

Hosted by Communities First, Inc., the 2025 Levitt AMP Flint Music Series brings free world-class music concerts to Flint throughout spring and summer.

Ferris State University’s Flint Hub is set to host 'Service Alchemy: Turning Moments into Business Gold' on Monday, June 2, at the MCC Event Center.
Ferris State University’s Flint Hub to host free panel event on sustainable entrepreneurship, June 2

Ferris State University’s Flint Hub is set to host 'Service Alchemy: Turning Moments into Business Gold' on Monday, June 2, at the MCC Event Center. The free event is designed to spark conversations about business resilience and sustainability, and will feature a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs.

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