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Natasha Thomas takes in the scenery at Buckham Gallery located in downtown Flint.

Introducing Buckham Gallery’s 2nd Writer In Residence: Natasha Thomas

"The truer you are to your voice, the people that you’re supposed to find, find you." Flint native Natasha Thomas becomes Buckham Gallery’s 2nd Writer In Residence.

Anthony Paul is the C.O.O of Wav Village, a music studio located inside of the historic Paterson Building of downtown Flint.
Wav Village talks about the importance of creating a safe space for Flint music culture

“My goal is to provide that space, that cultural representation of what I think Flint needs." Anthony Paul talked to Flintside about Wav Village, a new music studio located in downtown Flint.   

Iresha Dorsey (right) and her fiance, Sunny (left), of Dumboes Elephant Ears & Funnel Cakes. The playful logo sets the tone for it to be a "fun place to come and gorge on sweet fried treats." 
Turning business into something sweet with Dumboes Elephant Ears & Funnel Cakes

"We want Dumboes to be the Big John's or Little Caesars in Flint – a part of Flint history.”

Percy Whitmore during his book event at Comma Bookstore in September.
Flint native discusses “sharing the keys” on The Ray Podcast

"I want this to be a consistent, everyday, successful thing you can execute every day."

Keyon Lovett, the ArtSchool Dropout, sits in front of an electrical box he was commissioned to design downtown Flint.
“I’m starving to be able to show my creative side:” Meet Flint’s Artschool Dropout

"I'm starving for opportunity. I'm starving to be able to teach through my work."

Ashley Hamilton launched Prism Lacquers in 2020.
Flint native pays homage to her hometown with an exclusive nail polish collection

Ashley Hamilton creates products that are vegan and free of harmful chemicals and partners with community-based organizations, including the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village.

Kenneth Vaughn has been unafraid of taking on new challenges in his career.
Flint native learned — and is committed to spreading — the idea of giving back to the community

"My job is to help create opportunities for kids who don’t have those opportunities, so that they can secure the funding and support they deserve."

YouthQuest programming provides afterschool opportunities for kids in Flint Schools, International Academy, and Flint Cultural Center Academy.
YouthQuest program on the lookout for more instructors for afterschool programs

"Kids don’t know what they aren’t exposed to, so it’s important to broaden their horizons."

Alex Love created Garden of Youth water in response to the ongoing Flint Water Crisis and the desire to give Flint residents clean water.
Cultivating life with Garden of Y.O.U.T.H Water’s founder Alex Love

"Go in the store and look around and know that's you. Put a product in there."

Free kids activities and other information and services were available at the health fair.
Flint entrepreneur brings health and wellness fair to life after participating in crowdfunding class

Jennifer Johnson, who owns two Flint businesses, brought a health and wellness fair to life in Brush Park after completing a crowdfunding class.

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