Xandr Brown

Xandr Brown is the editor emeritus of Flintside. She also served as project editor for Flintside's inaugural On the Ground series in the Civic Park neighborhood and is a lifelong resident of Genesee County. A graduate of Powers Catholic High School, she went on to the University of Rochester in New York state, where she earned a bachelor's degree with a dual major in English/Communications and History and minor in Environmental Humanities. Xandr especially loves photography and is also a classically trained pianist. 

In The News Nonprofits are known to rely on social events for fundraising, which can present obstacles with social distancing efforts taking priority for Covid-19 responses.
Feature Story Every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Flint Fresh brings a large offering of perishable goods that SBEV families and the greater public can purchase at a discounted price.
In The News January 25 panel featured resident Inez Taylor, Councilman Maurice Davis, Pastor McCathern, and Hidden Park adopter Linn Aikens.
Feature Story A 2018 5-year American Community Survey, found that approximately 3, 213 of Flint residents identified as having a hearing difficulty.
Feature Story Today, Brenda Brown has a full to-do list for 2020 including authoring another book titled Single Mother Syndrome | By Choice or By Design | An Open Dialogue estimated to be released in May 2020.

“I embrace my second chance at life”


Feature Story Best Food Forward giveaway Oct. 29 at McMonagle Elementary.

How schools are closing out 2019 with holiday generosity


In The News Flint Candle Co. was one of 40 vendors showcased during the 12th Annual Holiday Craft Market at the Flint Masonic Temple.

Last-minute Flint holiday shoppers guide


Innovation News Asa Zucarro, executive director of the Latinx Technology and Community Center on Lewis Street, speaks to a crowd at a public showing of The Water Box on Monday, December 2.

How the Water Box is fostering community trust across Flint


In The News “The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” ― Ida B. Wells-Barnett

A letter from Flintside's new managing editor


Feature Story kids in pilot school

New pilot program offered to Genesee County kids