Northside

Flint native Sherri Miller balances a full-time career, being a mom, and her baking business in order to create a legacy for her family.

Flint baker has long history of satisfying the community’s sweet tooth

After years of watching the show Cupcakes Wars, Sherri Miller decided that owning her own baking business was her destiny. 

A flag football league for kids is taking place at Iroquois Park on the northside through the end of July.
Flint native, NFL employee bringing flag football to the city

A Flint native helped organize an NFL flag football league for Flint kids this summer.

B Smok3zz has burst onto the scene, in her words, “swinging” and bringing “flame to the booth.”
Bringing “flame to the booth” with JB Smok3zz

"If we're great as a whole, we can be undeniable. That's what I want for our music industry here in the city."

Flint Style Soccer is hosting a free youth camp this week at Berston Field House.
Flint Style Soccer giving young people techniques and life lessons from local legends

To pre-register for the youth soccer summer camp July 13 and 15, you can visit the Flint Style Soccer website or register at the camp. Flint Style Soccer is also offering drop-in soccer at Berston on July 22 and 29, August 5, 12, and 19 at 6 p.m.

RushDee did a Q and A session with students as part of a visit to Flint's Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village on July 8-9.
Billboard-charting producer visits Flint, offers words of wisdom to kids at The Antidote Studio

"My impression of Flint music is that it’s like a phoenix that just rose from the ashes."

Mixon-Webster is profoundly himself appearing before me with uncombed hair, a box of Newports, dressed in all black, covered in tattoos, wearing a gold Rolex on the one hand and a black braided bracelet on the other.
The breakage and amelioration of Stereo(TYPE)s with Dr. Jonah Mixon-Webster

"Stereo(TYPE) is coming from this deep ambivalence that comes up when you have to take the good with the bad and integrating some of the experiences that I wish never happened to me with the actual true beauty of being Black."

April LaGrone, a first-generation college student from Flint's northside, received a prestigious research internship at Stanford.
Flint native is one of 10 college students nationwide selected for prestigious Stanford internship

April LaGrone grew up in Flint during the water crisis. That helped spur her passion to work in public health.

Anne-Marie Atanga incorporated music into her graduation speech for Genesee Early College.
Genesee Early College valedictorian pursuing singing, neuroscience careers

Atanga’s goals in music go beyond just her own aspirations, though. She is working to make opera and classical music more accessible through her use of social media.

Flint rapper Rocko Tesla struggled with homelessness, depression, and was bullied growing up, but found a way to express himself through music.
Music helped Flint artist overcome homelessness, depression and find purpose

"Through my music, I channel not only my own emotions and experiences, but everyone I can empathize with."

Jordyn Anese is on the air from every weekday on 98.9 The Beat.10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Flint’s 98.9 The Beat brings fresh sounds and opportunities to the local listening area

"We definitely want to be the mirror to our community."

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