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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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Flint native Ed Wilson discusses his gym I Am My Billboard and building a community space for people of all fitness levels.
Ed Wilson of I Am My Billboard offers a gym space that welcomes all fitness levels

Flint native Ed Wilson discusses his gym I Am My Billboard and how he's building a community space for people of all fitness levels.

Flint nonprofit Well of Hope partners with Catholic Charities to host its 16th annual 'Blessed to be a Blessing' Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 4-6 p.m.
Well of Hope celebrates 16 years of giving with ‘Blessed to be a Blessing’ Thanksgiving dinner

Flint nonprofit Well of Hope partners with Catholic Charities to host its 16th annual 'Blessed to be a Blessing' Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 4-6 p.m.

Flint's own Claressa Shields gave Flint residents an early viewing of 'The Fire Inside' at Cinemark Flint West 14​​​​​ on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.
Claressa Shields hits the red carpet for special Flint screening of biopic ‘The Fire Inside’

Flint's own Claressa Shields gave Flint residents an early viewing of 'The Fire Inside' on Sunday, Nov. 10 at Cinemark Flint West 14​​​​​. The film is based on her life as she made it to the 2012 Summer Olympics, winning the gold at just 17 years old.

Flint native Charlie B. Dobson channeled the stylish looks of Disney villain Cruella de Vil of '101 Dalmatians' as part of her annual cosplay photoshoot series. 
Charlie B. Dobson channels the stylish Cruella de Vil for annual cosplay series

Flint native Charlie B. Dobson channeled the stylish looks of Disney villain Cruella de Vil of the animated film '101 Dalmatians' as part of her annual cosplay photoshoot series. 

Self-reflection, healing, and personal transformation are the core themes in Flint native April McGee's new book 'A Life Unknown.'
Flint author April McGee explores healing and transformation in debut book ‘A Life Unknown’

Self-reflection, healing, and personal transformation are the core themes in Flint native April McGee's new book 'A Life Unknown.' 

DJ Envy, co-host of the popular morning radio show The Breakfast Club, is set to headline the 5th annual Beats x BBQ event on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
The Breakfast Club’s DJ Envy to headline 5th annual Beats x BBQ Memorial Day weekend

DJ Envy, co-host of the popular morning radio show The Breakfast Club, is set to headline the 5th annual Beats x BBQ main event. The 3-day long festivities kick off this weekend on Friday, May 24 in Flint. 

An exciting rodeo competition is heading to the Genesee County Fairgrounds on June 7 and 8, 2024.
Family-friendly rodeo featuring top Black rodeo athletes comes to Flint area in June

The City of Flint teams up with the Midwest Invitational Rodeo to host an exciting rodeo competition featuring top Black rodeo athletes at the Genesee County Fairgrounds on June 7 and 8, 2024.

Saint Mark Community Outreach Center will host a special 'Poetry Workshop' led by local author Terralisa McBride on Saturday, April 27 from noon to 2:00 p.m.
Saint Mark Community Outreach Center to host ‘Poetry Workshop’ led by Terralisa McBride

Saint Mark Community Outreach Center will host a special 'Poetry Workshop' led by local author Terralisa McBride on Saturday, April 27 from noon to 2:00 p.m.

This year's Senior Power Day takes place on Wednesday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Crossroads Village in Flint.
Valley Area Agency on Aging to celebrate Senior Power Day 2024 in May

With a focus on enjoyment, education, and empowerment, this year's Senior Power Day takes place on Wednesday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Crossroads Village in Flint.

Flint-born music artist and producer Jon Connor held the listening party for his newest album "III" at Longway Planetarium in Flint on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.
Jon Connor releases new album, holds listening party at Longway Planetarium in Flint

Flint-born music artist and producer Jon Connor held the listening party for his newest album "III" at Longway Planetarium in Flint on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.

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