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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.

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."

Unfortunately, the music industry at large isn’t always a safe space for African American women to speak up and speak out, yet, it hasn’t stopped Reesé and Tay from living their dreams and giving back to the community.
Becoming the power source of Flint with The 810 Flow

"We know what the city needs when it comes to music and how to promote it."

Flint native Rayvon Taylor launched his podcast in April and has since recored more than 40 episodes.
Flint native using podcast platform to raise awareness of the city’s many talented people

"I love to know how people got to where they got, what they’re doing to stay there, and what they’re doing in the future."

There is no drama or negativity, just a wide range of community photographers, restaurants, clothing lines, makeup artists, organizations, and volunteers showering each other and every student and family with love and support.
Flint photographers have created an annual day for Flint seniors to ‘Walk N Shine’

"It took only one day out of 365 days to utilize everything that I have been blessed with to give back."

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.

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.

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."

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