Michigan’s community mental health agencies need more psychiatrists, psychologists, and master’s level social workers, but they also need bachelor’s level social workers, administrative staff, peer support specialists, accountants, and direct care workers — roles that require no college degree or degrees in areas not relating directly to mental health.
The Flint Institute of Arts opened up Black History Month with two powerful exhibitions, 'Romare Bearden: Artist as Activist & Visionary' and 'We Loved the Swag: From Black Bottom Until Now' by Michigan-based collage artist Judy Bowman.
The Autism Alliance of Michigan Navigating Autism Today (NAT) Conference connects autistic people of all ages and their loved ones with education, resources, and community.
On Saturday, Jan. 18, The Loft in downtown Flint closed its doors after 22 years of service. From 2 p.m. to well after 3 a.m., the bar filled with numerous patrons who came to party hard and get ‘lofted’ one last time.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County will host its 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mentoring Inspiration Breakfast on Jan. 20, at St. Michael’s Conference Center in Downtown Flint.
A dementia-friendly screening of the classic musical 'Meet Me in St. Louis' will take place on Monday, Jan. 13, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at NCG Trillium Cinema in Grand Blanc.
Renowned painter and Michigan native Lula Mae Blocton will discuss the art of color and abstraction on Saturday, Jan. 4, at MW Gallery in Downtown Flint.
The inaugural Queer Solstice Soiree, a festive and inclusive event for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, will take place on Friday, Dec. 20, at Good Beans Café. The gathering aims to celebrate the winter solstice in a warm and elegant atmosphere.
The African American Film Series has returned to Flint for its 10th season, celebrating Black artistry and storytelling. Organized by Communities First, Inc. in partnership with the Flint Institute of Arts, this free monthly event highlights inspiring and educational films.
Poet Vivian Kao looks forward to a year of interacting with art and creating new works as Buckham Gallery's fifth Writer in Residence.
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