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Flint Filmmaker Christian Vanover Gets Candid About Fame, Fear, and Film
Filmmaker Christian Vanover turns raw experience into art, proving that fearless storytelling can start right where you are.
Representation, Storytelling, and Community at the Heart of Flintside’s Newest Managing Editor, Xzavier V. Simon
Writer and educator Xzavier V. Simon leads Flintside’s next chapter, centering representation, storytelling, and community connection.
Chicago artist Bernard Williams to give Nov. 8 artist talk at MW Gallery
Chicago-based painter, sculptor, and installation artist Bernard Williams will visit MW Gallery for an Artist Talk.
Violence in the City: Church shootings, bomb threats, and fear across Genesee County
Violence shattered a Sunday service in Grand Blanc, leaving grief, fear, and urgent questions about safety and unity in its wake.
Michigan seniors take center stage at first statewide GEAR UP Kick-Off to College event
Nearly 1,700 Michigan seniors gathered in Lansing for the first statewide GEAR UP Kick-Off, with over 150 earning on-site college acceptances.
Luenell: The Original Bad Girl of Comedy brings truth and laughter to FIM Capitol Theatre
Legendary comedian Luenell heads to Flint Sept. 12, bringing her unapologetic humor and fearless honesty to the FIM Capitol Theatre stage.
Flint Alliance for Immigrant Rights rallies Flint to oppose ICE partnership
The Flint Alliance for Immigrant Rights is urging Genesee County leaders to end a new 287(g) agreement with ICE, warning it fuels fear, racial profiling, and distrust in immigrant communities.
Art & music in Civic Park brings color, community, and creativity to Flint
Civic Park came alive with music, vendors, and Art in the Park, as Flint families gathered to celebrate creativity and community.
Baybro on growth, discipline, and the soundtrack of getting his life together
Flint rapper Baybro opens up about discipline, setbacks, love, and financial growth as he readies his new album, '…And Then There’s Me.'
