Eastside

Nita Kulkarni

“Let’s live every day to the best of our abilities”

Flint obstetrics and gynecology physician Dr. Nita Kulkarni discussed the COVID-19 vaccine in relation to pregnancy with Flintside.

“[Music is] a place for you to listen and hear what you’re feeling, embrace it, and grow from it, so you don’t feel alone. I do it to connect and give me the ability to express my feelings without having any limitations.”
Transcending the limits of music with Flint creator Selah Zeus

"Music is what I use as a way to express emotions, to give experiences, and a safe place of growth."

Cheyenne Foreman's painting, "Get These Bird’s Nests Out of Me" is featured in a national exhibit.
Mott Community College fine arts graduate has work featured in national exhibit

"Art is always something I’ve went to when I feel frustrated or anxious or sad."

The Shepps family not only had to navigate the pandemic, they had to navigate having a baby last year.
Flint family navigated giving birth and seeking out protections from COVID-19 during pandemic

"The Communication Access Center kind of took it into their hands to inform the Deaf community about vaccines becoming available for them and were able to host a clinic for that."

The Flint Fury have about 50 players on the roster, all chasing pro football dreams.
Flint Fury football team hoping to bring a championship to the city this summer

The Flint Fury have been a fixture in Flint since 2003. They're trying to bring a championship to the city this summer.

“Most white people look at [Black] art and culture and see that it stems from pain or environmental circumstances and feel that it’s cool. This is Black music built by Black people, and I’m a guest in the culture."
Race, music, and struggle: The Awkwardly Confident life of Flint rap artist Shemy

"This is Black music built by Black people, and I’m a guest in the culture."

Players from a Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village football club receive instructions from a coach.
Flint’s Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village is working to restore youth sports in the city

With support from community partners, the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village envisions youth sports in Flint returning to the city's athletic peak.

Marquita Adams, the founder of Harambee Wellness, is one of Flint’s most prolific fitness professionals.
Getting Fit in Flint with “Zumba Diva” and Harambee Wellness founder Marquita Adams

"The goal is to create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment that gets residents moving!”

Flint native Dondre Young is part of Gov. Whitmer's Protect Michigan Commission.
Flint native working on statewide commission to alleviate vaccine hesitancy among young people

Flint native Dondre Young is working on a statewide commission to help alleviate vaccine hesitancy among young people and provide reliable information.

Soopa Dave created an unmistakable niche in Flint radio in the 1990s.
Catching up with radio personality Soopa Dave who left his mark on Flint listeners

"Soopa Dave is a legend in Flint, there will never be another."

Our Partners

13257
13258
13259
13261

Don't miss out!

Everything Flint, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.