Diversity & Equity

Coverage of programs that deal with gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability, and socioeconomic status; are focused on fair access to resources and opportunities; and, those that create environments where people feel welcome, respected, and fully accepted.

(From left to right) Shelly Sparks-Green, Linnell Jones, and Deanna Nolan with their awards during the Invisible Giants Foundation's National Girls and Women’s in Sports Day event.

Invisible Giants Foundation celebrates National Girls & Women in Sports Day

On Monday, Feb. 3, the International Academy of Flint teamed up with the Invisible Giants Foundation to celebrate National Girls and Women’s in Sports Day — a day that honors the women who paved the way for today's female student-athletes.

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This is how to do mental health: Community outreach builds access

The staff of Michigan’s community mental health agencies aren’t sitting at their desks waiting for the phone to ring. They are out in their communities letting people know that mental health care is within reach. 

An expansion of Flint Rx Kids, Kalamazoo has launched Kalamazoo Rx Kids, a groundbreaking program offering financial support to expectant mothers and newborns.
Rx Kids program expands to Kalamazoo to support expectant mothers and infants

An expansion of Flint Rx Kids, Kalamazoo has launched Kalamazoo Rx Kids, a groundbreaking program offering financial support to expectant mothers and newborns.

Mark Witte chats with OnPoint staff: from left,  Andre Pierre, Jr., chief administrative officer; Kelly Dingman, accounting supervisor, and Sarah Lumbert, general accountant.
OnPoint: The many professional roles within mental health care

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. 

Romare Bearden, American, 1911 - 1988. Circe Turns a Companion of Odysseus into Swine, 1979. Screenprint 17 3/4 x 23 1/2 in. Courtesy of the Nanette Bearden Estate.
The FIA celebrates Black history and artistic expression with two new exhibitions

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.  

Expert presenters share evidence-based information traversing the lifespan from early intervention and initial diagnosis to quality of life for older autistic adults.
Navigating Autism Today Conference connects autism community to facts, friendships, and resources

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.

The Loft's owner, Rodney Ott, was all smiles on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, the bar's final night after 22 years.
Farewell to The Loft: A small bar that built a big legacy in Flint

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.

Located on M. L. King Ave (between McClellan St. and Genesee St.) in Flint, the mural depicts Dr. King's historical 1965 march in Selma, AL. 
Big Brothers Big Sisters to host 19th Annual MLK Mentoring Inspiration Breakfast

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.
Dementia-friendly showing of classic musical ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ comes to NCG Trillium Cinema

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. 
Celebrated painter Lula Mae Blocton to share insights on color and abstraction at MW Gallery

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. 

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