Jada Ali discusses the reality of women in Hip Hop and being her own boss
Flint's Jada Ali is making her way in a Hip Hop industry that has historically been dominated by men.
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Channel 42 and the Azure Blues of Matthew Wiley
"I want people to come to my shows and feel like they can meditate."
Jeff Skigh’s humor, creativity, & collaborative spirit stand out in Flint’s booming Hip Hop scene
Fatherhood and a willingness to work with artists of all background have been influential in Jeff Skigh's growth as a musician.
Spirituality, OutKast & MoonWater: The bizarre world of Ace Gabbana
"I've learned how [to be] patient with where I'm at." Flint musician Ace Gabbana discusses his upcoming album and spirituality with Flintside.
Jon Connor: Making new music, sharing knowledge, & building a legacy in Flint
Flint rapper Jon Connor worked alongside Dr. Dre and achieved mainstream music success that many artists dream of. Now, he's back in Flint making music -- and sharing knowledge with a new generation of musicians.
“I give you the tools, and you paint me the picture”
Jesse Davis, a Flint native and choreographer, is the only dance instructor in the area who teaches heels classes geared toward men.
Flint organizations work to ensure residents are counted in 2020 census
Census season has arrived with over $142 million potential federal funds to be distributed to the city—that is if everyone gets counted. Here's how local organizations are rallying to make sure every Flint resident is informed and counted by April 1.
The sisterhood behind Flint’s bottled fence
The Sister Tour, created in 2017, seeks to re-establish sisterhood by giving Flint women of color a platform for their creative expression and freedom, even if that means babysitting for a couple of hours or offering a listening ear.
Flint chef celebrates Japanese culture with a pop-up restaurant Somas Ramen
A year after graduating from Mott Culinary Arts Institute, Jeffrance Ford is sharing his passion for Japanese culture and cuisine through his pop-up ramen shop, Somas Ramen.
Young entrepreneur plotting the next shoe craze and custom fashions
Vantrell Erving's desire to grow and achieve his dreams, through his brand Say It Ain't Krispy (SIAK), has catapulted him into business success as orders are placed and shipped out across Beecher, Flint, and around the country.
