As we celebrate the coming of another year, we here at Flintside also wanted to take a moment to look back at some of the amazing people we met in 2018.
Flintside launched less than two years ago with a commitment to telling the stories of Flint that too often go untold. We are proud to tell the world about the people working every day to make a difference in the community they love. The community we love. With your support, we tallied a remarkable 53 percent increase in readership last year and consistently rank as the fastest growing local news outlet on social media. There are so many more stories to tell, so many more voices to hear. We look forward to more success in the coming year.
People. News. Neighborhoods. This is our side. Flintside.
These are our 18 favorite people of 2018. To each of them, we say thank you. You deserve this accolade and many more.
Marjory Raymer, Flintside
Publisher and managing editor
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A Flint native whose heart is filled with passion and determination. She is serving up her popular Chicken Alfredo potato and a whole lot of inspiration.
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The project manager for the Hamilton Community Health Network’s $1 million federal grant to reduce crime.
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These days you can find him greeting travelers at Bishop International Airport.
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Founder of "This is Me” fashion show. It celebrates all people, combats bullying and promotes acceptance. And, it walks the walk.
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An entrepreneur serving up the foods he learned to make back home in Chicago.
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The Flint Southwestern Classical Academy senior was one of 15 high school students nationwide honored by Yale University.
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The founder of "I Found My Voice" is among 7 women nationwide recognized for her work "on the front lines combating sexual assault."
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El innovador que está cambiando a Flint para los hispanohablantes.
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Cooking up cookies the size of an old 45 vinyl record that cost just $2 at The Cookie Jar, a southside Saginaw Street business.
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Used his background in construction to develop the award-winning device.
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Founded the annual Blessed to be a Blessing Thanksgiving Dinner 10 years ago — at just 22 years old.
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Founder of I'm Building Something Consulting, she sees lots of growth opportunity in Flint — as more entrepreneurs learn to collaborate and build together.
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A leader and a daily reminder of how much Flint teachers matter and what a difference educators can make.
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Hand-crafting jewelry for nearly 30 years and now a downtown Flint business owner.
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On a mission to build friendships, community, and understanding of the Muslim faith.
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Serving as program director New Beginnings Literacy Program, where she volunteers at least 30 hours a week.
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Noticing an increasing demand for more retail options in downtown Flint, the couple became entrepreneurs.
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A musician born with muscular dystrophy who returned to music after a stint as a professional wrestler.
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If you know someone who should be featured in Flintside (or have any other story ideas for us), send us an email at [email protected].
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