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Kevin Mays (left, grey hat) talks with players trying out for Flint United during a training camp in January 2021.

“It means everything:” Pro basketball returns to Flint this weekend

Tickets are available online for games Friday and Saturday at Dort Financial Event Center.

Heart of Worship Dance Studio is one of several youth and afterschool programs the YMCA of Greater Flint has offered in the past.
Mott Foundation grant to YMCA of Greater Flint helps organization continue to provide vital services

The YMCA of Greater Flint was particularly hard-hit by public health orders during the pandemic. A Mott Foundation grant is helping them continue to provide vital services.

With various local guests ranging from creative and music artists, fashion designers, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, Jeff Skigh, Figga Da Kidd, and JT Money have created one of Flint’s most unique podcasts.
Talking growth, diversity, and global aspirations with Flint’s Laid Back A– Podcast

Created early last year, the LBA Podcast has flourished in a COVID-19 world and expanded its host lineup to include rap artist Cameron Tyler and comedian Chessstix.

“If I didn’t wake up every day and fight for women and children, the disenfranchised, the elderly, what am I doing? What am I contributing?”
Flint activist Jo Ikigai creates her own truth through activism and creative pursuits

"I consider myself a defender and protector of women and children."

A screen grab from the Save Summer 2021 video created by a UM-Flint student.
University of Michigan-Flint student’s message to peers: “Save Summer”

Christina Zerka, a University of Michigan-Flint student, helped create a campaign to raise COVID-19 vaccine awareness among her peers.

Mott coach Steve Schmidt and assistant Kevin Tiggs watch a scrimmage during a Mott basketball practice in December.
Flintside wins six 2020 Michigan Press Association awards

Flintside won six 2020 Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards and has won 15 in the last two years.

40 days of rediscovery and healing with Beecher native Jeneé “Royalty” Price

Recounting the last several years of her life, Jeneé, or as she’s called now, Ms. Royalty chronicles her experience “with depression and how I overcame and claimed spiritual and emotional victory.”

Incarcerated citizens in Genesee County began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Genesee County begins providing COVID-19 vaccines to incarcerated citizens

Genesee County began administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to incarcerated citizens this week.

The Mr. Prince Gourmet Food Truck is open at the Flint Farmer's Market from May through November.
Restart Flint grant helps popular food truck prepare for another busy season

The Mr. Prince Gourmet Food Truck was able to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks, in part, to a grant from the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce.

“We’re committed to improving the financial literacy of residents and young in Flint”

Antonio Brown of John L Financial Services offers some tips and information during a more complex than normal tax preparation season.

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