“Every school I ever went to in Flint is gone”
Flintside's managing editor addresses the issue of urban blight in Flint as numerous abandoned school buildings serve as grim reminders of the city's economical and educational hardships.
Tia Scott's Latest Articles
Genesee District Library’s Black History Month brunch to feature keynote speaker Nikki Giovanni
World-renowned poet and author Nikki Giovanni will be a keynote speaker at the Genesee District Library's 22nd Annual Black History Month brunch.
Flint Beat and Flintside team up with Levin Center for people-centered oversight series
Local news outlets Flint Beat and Flintside have teamed up with The Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy for a story series that aims to address the issues most affecting the Flint community.
A look inside Claressa Shields’ free boxing class for Flint youth
Almost 90 kids and young adults attended the free boxing class to get a hands-on learning experience from the undisputed women's world middleweight champion.
Flint native Quion Wheeler releases debut autobiography ‘Becoming Me’
Flint native Quion Wheeler recently released his debut book 'Becoming Me' which chronicles the life experiences and lessons that shaped him into who he is today.
Celebrity Comedian DC Young Fly to host Beats x Beers’ third annual ‘Toast’ event in Flint
The third annual 'Toast' event put on by Beats x Beers happens this weekend at the FIA with comedian and actor DC Young Fly as this year's special host.
MCC’s DeAndra Larkin honored with AAWCC’s ’40 Under 40′ Award
Flint native DeAndra Larkin discusses being named a '40 Under 40' by the AAWCC, the significance of community service, and what inspires her to keep doing the work.
The FIA is gearing up to host its first ‘Artful Halloween’ party this weekend
Happening on Saturday, October 29 from 8-11 p.m, the Flint Institute of Arts is putting an artistic twist on Halloween this year with its first annual 'Artful Halloween' party.
Reporting live from the scene: Celebrating over 20 years of Treal Magazine
Flint native Jamal Jones, the founder of TREAL Magazine, sat down with Flintside to talk about the magazine's origin, some of his favorite issues, the importance of ownership, and what it truly means to be TREAL.
Multi-platinum producer Jazze Pha to headline third annual Block Party in Flint
Kicking off Back 2 The Bricks weekend, the third annual Beats x Beers Block Party returns to downtown Flint with a new location and a multi-platinum musical headliner.
