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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.

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Monica Smith, Yevgenia Gazman, and Christine Sauvé, MIRC Detroit Office.
ရ ွှေ့ရ ြောင််းရေထိိုင်သူမိသြော်းစိုမ ြော်းအ ား ပစ်မှတ်ထ ားတ ိုက်ခ ိုက်ခခင်ားသည် ကရ ်းသူငယ်မ ြော်း၏

Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students  withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to immigration enforcement activity. 

Monica Smith, Yevgenia Gazman, and Christine Sauvé, MIRC Detroit Office.
Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana

En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.  

Lock Arms and Unite for Autism: Campaign commits to continued advocacy and support

AAOM’s current fundraising campaign, Lock Arms and Unite for Autism seeks to raise $31,000 to support its services for the one in 31 people diagnosed with autism in Michigan. 

Led by Julie Hugunin and powered by community support, FRYE Music Camp offers free instruction, instruments, and mentorship from Flint-connected musicians.
Inside the heart and soul of FRYE Music Camp with Julie Hugunin

Led by Julie Hugunin and powered by community support, FRYE (Flint Rocks Youth Empowerment) Music Camp offers free instruction, instruments, and mentorship from Flint-connected musicians.

Shelley Roossien, Accessibility and Inclusion Specialist at KDL, leads children through a building exercise.
Inclusive Literacy Alliance fosters early reading in Kent County kids with developmental differences

The Inclusive Literacy Alliance is a collaborative, county-wide effort to improve early reading outcomes for children with developmental differences. Parents, educators, service providers, and advocates are piloting solutions that make early literacy more accessible and effective for children who are blind or low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, or autistic.

Celebrate Black excellence, community, and entrepreneurship at Flint’s Black Wall Street Festival on Saturday, June 21, at the Mays Senior & Community Center.
City of Flint to host Black Wall Street Festival, June 21

Celebrate Black excellence, community, and entrepreneurship at Flint’s Black Wall Street Festival on June 21, at the Mays Senior & Community Center. The free event will feature local vendors, live performances, food, and free community resources.

Event helps autistic children and adults get used to the airport environment and boarding experience.
On Board for Autism: Airport simulation helps autistic kids take flight

To help autistic people and their families manage  these challenges, Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM), Delta Airlines, and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport partner to host On Board for Autism events that prepare them to successfully take a flight.

Blueprint for school funding would ensure equitable resources in special education

The MI Special Education Finance Reform Blueprint would ensure that Michigan adequately and equitably funds public special education in Michigan. 

On May 17, the 'Brunch & Learn: Myasthenia Gravis Edition' happens in Flint to raise awareness about a rare neuromuscular condition disproportionately affecting women of color.
‘Brunch & Learn’ series launches across Michigan to raise awareness about Myasthenia Gravis

Kicking off Saturday, May 17, at the YWCA in Flint, the 'Brunch & Learn: Myasthenia Gravis Edition' will travel to four Michigan cities to raise awareness about a rare neuromuscular condition disproportionately affecting women of color.

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