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Xzavier Simon

Xzavier V. Simon is a native of the Beecher community. When he's not writing articles, books, or working on his indie publication, The Modern Queer Magazine, you can find Xzavier listening to K-pop, cooking, playing video games, diving deep into Japanese culture, and being a spiritualist. 

Xzavier Simon's Latest Articles

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.'

Leslie Cieplechowicz captures Flint’s beauty in new book, ‘The Thumb of Michigan’

Photographer Leslie Cieplechowicz’s new book, The Thumb of Michigan: A Photographic Exploration, captures the landscapes, history, and vibrancy of Michigan’s Thumb region.

Adriana Lanice, CEO of La BelleWerk and producer of the 810 Fashion Show, has undeniably left her mark on Flint, pictured on July 15, 2025.
The power, poise, and passion of Adriana Lanice

As the founder of La BelleWerk and producer of the 810 Fashion Show, Adriana Lanice is mentoring the next generation while redefining what fashion means in her hometown.

Flint native David Guster stars as the only living boy in New York in the film 'Bloodsuckers of Bushwick.'
David Guster talks life, acting, and new film ‘Bloodsuckers of Bushwick’

From childhood plays at the Flint Youth Theater to filming horror shorts in New York, David Guster’s journey has been powered by hustle, humor, and a whole lot of heart.

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