“I was motivated by a desire to address my problem before it swallowed me whole”
Qiana Towns, board member for the YWCA Greater Flint, discusses her passion for the organization.
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Flint United draft first player, unveil jerseys
The Flint United selected their first player in the TBL Draft and unveiled jerseys that honor their home city.
Police Chief responds to questions from community during community forums on justice and policing
Flint's Chief of Police has talked with residents at several community forums so far this year, hoping to improve the relationship between officers and the community.
“A better, more equitable and compassionate world is possible”
Linda Samarah was raised in an immigrant family in Flint, and hopes her background can help create understanding as a member of Flint's Public Safety Task Force.
Flint medical professionals working to build trust in COVID-19 vaccine
Flint health officials have been working with the community to spread factual information and build trust and confidence in getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Two new Mott Foundation initiatives will help residents with home improvement loans, tree removal
Two Mott Foundation initiatives announced this month will help Flint residents. One is a partnership to offer loans for home repairs and another helps remove dead or dangerous trees.
Flint native’s company is focused on representation in educational materials
"We're trying to normalize children being able to see positive images of characters of color in books and diversifying educational materials."
B-Ray: Flint’s local DJ and community activist
Flint's Brandon "B-Ray" Jamison hosts a popular radio show on Club 93.7, and also uses his influence to help the community.
“Holding his hand every day felt like the last bit of humanity I had left”
We were terrified. No one had ever lived through something like this before. None of us had ever witnessed a virus take the lives and health of individuals so quickly and so aggressively.
“When you’re not allowed to give up, you change”
Motivated by a desire to give back to his hometown, Jake Saldaña and wife Ashleigh opened Sal's Gym three years ago.
