Jenifer Veloso

Jenifer Veloso is Flintside's special projects editor. A photographer and writer, she covers neighborhoods, public health, and social justice and equity. She developed her passion for storytelling while working as a trauma nurse in an emergency department in Flint. She is the daughter of Brasilian immigrants and was the first in her family’s history to be raised in the United States. She has led documentary journalism projects focused on emergency responders, frontline workers, and the empowerment of women. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint. Follow her on Instagram or her blog.

In The News Linda Samarah is a Flint native and a member of the city's task force on public safety.

“A better, more equitable and compassionate world is possible”


Feature Story Dr. Debra Furr Holden is a Flint native and Associate Dean for Public Health Integration at Michigan State University, Division of Public Health in the College of Human Medicine.
Feature Story Jake Saldaña and his son play inside of Sal's gym.

“When you’re not allowed to give up, you change”


In The News A health department nurse administers a vaccine to a patient during the drive through vaccine clinic at Northwestern.
In The News Sara Meikle volunteered for the first time at Holy Redeemer's outreach program for Christmas.
In The News Jackie Earley is a Flint native, veteran, and owner of CompuNinjas on Grand Traverse Street.

Passion for computers, Flint drives small business owner


Feature Story James Riley sits at his dining room table inside his home in Flint, Michigan.
Feature Story According to the Polaris Project, 1 in 7 children reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children became victims of sexual trafficking.
In The News Ronnie Dunn is the president of Flint Faith Ryderz.

Cycling group blends community, fitness in Flint


Feature Story Tiara Willingham, 28, Flint resident, stated, “It’s not about black or white blood. We all bleed the same blood. We all need to get together.”

“All we ask is to be treated equally and left alone”