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Jaszmane Sisco launched her business, Little Suga's, in 2020.

Flint pastry chef hopes to spread her love for baking to others in the community

"I am extremely passionate about breaking the stigma that baking is hard."

There's a light oozing from Flint's most notable Black queer pop artist Furillostar as his music invokes the late 90s and early 00s signature pop sounds.
“I want to be the biggest gay pop star ever:” Get to know Flint’s Furillostar

Flint's Furillostar has been featured by Billboard, PAPER Magazine, BET's 106 & Park, and The Gay Times. 

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."

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.

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."

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