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Under-recognized frontline workers help spread word on COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan

Community health workers have been integral to getting the word out about COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness. 

Percy Whitmore during his book event at Comma Bookstore in September.
Flint native discusses “sharing the keys” on The Ray Podcast

"I want this to be a consistent, everyday, successful thing you can execute every day."

Emily Rose, a Davison graduate, wrote about mental health stigmas for Genesee Health Plan.
Coping with mental health and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic

Emily Rose, a Davison graduate, won a scholarship from Genesee Health Plan for her essay related to mental health stigmas.

Anne-Marie Atanga, a Genesee Early College graduate, was honored by Genesee Health Plan for her essay.
Learning about family history helped spark passion for neuroscience

Anne-Marie Atanga, a Genesee Early College graduate, was one of two scholarship winners in Genesee Health Plan’s annual essay contest.

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.

YouthQuest programming provides afterschool opportunities for kids in Flint Schools, International Academy, and Flint Cultural Center Academy.
YouthQuest program on the lookout for more instructors for afterschool programs

"Kids don’t know what they aren’t exposed to, so it’s important to broaden their horizons."

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."

Dr. Lisa M. Lapeyrhouse, an assistant professor and tenured faculty member in the Public Health & Health Sciences department at the University of Michigan-Flint, was one of the speakers during the press conference.
“We will do anything to protect them and keep them safe”

Community organizers, medical professionals host event in support of Genesee County K-6 mask mandate.

James Avery, program director of Education & Talent at Flint & Genesee Group, oversees the Summer Youth Initiative.
Summer youth program provided teens with job skills, exposure to local businesses and nonprofits

"You can see that pride in being an experienced pro. It marvels me to see that growth."

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