Northside

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."

"The heart of this city resides in what we create."
Conversations with Flint: A Music Reflection

"Whether through entrepreneurship or creative pursuits, the heart of this city resides in what we create."

Rashad St. Clair launched his apparel brand as a way to build pride in Flint.
Owner of ‘The North Flint’ pays homage to his hometown and the northside

Rashad St. Clair launched The North Flint as a way to pay respect to the city he loves.

Lee Grant Allen, co-owner of SŌL Collaborative, spoke with Flintside about a pop-up event on Juneteenth.
New streetwear, sneakers business in Buckham Alley hosting first pop-up event on Juneteenth

SŌL Collaborative, a new streetwear and sneaker store coming to Buckham Alley soon, is hosting its first pop-up event on Juneteenth.

The GISD offers a vareity of free early childhood programs for Genesee County families.
In early childhood programs, parental involvement is key

The Genesee Intermediate School District offers a variety of free early childhood programs for kids and families in Genesee County.

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