Rising above the influence with Flint musician and producer G-S tha DreaM
“It’s cool to be Black. It’s dangerous, but it’s lit.”
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Talking growth, diversity, and global aspirations with Flint’s Laid Back A– Podcast
Created early last year, the LBA Podcast has flourished in a COVID-19 world and expanded its host lineup to include rap artist Cameron Tyler and comedian Chessstix.
Flint activist Jo Ikigai creates her own truth through activism and creative pursuits
"I consider myself a defender and protector of women and children."
40 days of rediscovery and healing with Beecher native Jeneé “Royalty” Price
Recounting the last several years of her life, Jeneé, or as she’s called now, Ms. Royalty chronicles her experience “with depression and how I overcame and claimed spiritual and emotional victory.”
Flint native Ashton Edwards redefines ballet and does it all “en pointe”
Through hard work, determination, and the support of his family, Edwards moved from Flint to Seattle, Washington, to join Pacific Northwest Ballet’s (PNB) elite Professional Division, where he intends to upend traditional ballet standards.
A letter to the future Black & Queer generations
Blackness holds weight—holds value. It’s history spans time immemorial, across every continent, country, and culture. Queerness has survived, transmuted, transformed, and transcended. Both have created life and delivered.
Fatherhood, music, and influence: the new era of King Ca$hes
The album celebrates how far Ca$hes has come and adds extra gasoline to the rising popularity of a distinct style of rapping native only to Flint, championed by long-time friend and Flint megastar Rio Da Yung OG.
Celebrating music, Jamaican culture, and second chances with Cameron Tyler
"I want to make music. I want to spread it the way I want to, feed my family, and get a Grammy."
A writer reflects on what it means to be a journalist in Flint
"As a young boy, they filled me, my classmates, and my community with feelings of hopelessness. These stories and more were often written by those who weren’t from Beecher."
Creating funky music, groovy vibes, and freedom with Flint music group PhZD
"Success for me is waking up every morning and being able to decide if I want to work. Freedom, that's the goal."
