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Jeff Skigh said his five-year-old son inspires him to follow his dreams.

Jeff Skigh’s humor, creativity, & collaborative spirit stand out in Flint’s booming Hip Hop scene

Fatherhood and a willingness to work with artists of all background have been influential in Jeff Skigh's growth as a musician.

Flint native Tayler Wright-Williams published her first children's book at 10-years-old.
How a science project led to a Flint 10-year-old becoming a published author

Taylor Wright-Williams, a Flint 10-year-old, turned her experience making lip balm for a science project into a published children's book. 

Caitlin Mazurek, 28, poll volunteer and election inspector hands a ballot to a voter at precinct 46 in Pierce Elementary.
Flint election volunteers expect record-setting voter turnout once all votes are counted

Election volunteers in Flint were excited to see so many new voters in the city this year and are expecting record-setting turnout once all ballots are counted.

Carlos Conner (left) and Jason Trice of Bedrock Apparel.
Photo Gallery: Halloween 2020 in Flint

A look at some of the scenes from Halloween in Flint this year.

Organizers of a #walkthevote parade in Flint in front of City Hall on November 1.
“Don’t let anyone tell you your vote doesn’t count”

Chia Morgan, a community activist and local organizer of Flint's #walkthevote parades, discusses Tuesday's election and the importance of voting.

Ralph Arellano, 84, is a former Flint Northwestern teacher and community advocate serving on the city's policing task force.
Policing task force member has message to youth: “It’s your time to take over”

Ralph Arellano, a longtime public servant and community advocate, is hoping to raise awareness of the language barrier Latinx residents sometimes face in interactions with police.

Prince Talley, Flint native and founder of We Happy Beverages.
“I wanted to bring something positive to Flint to combat against negativity”
“I can come back to Flint and tell stories, and let kids know that it’s possible.”
Jon Connor: Making new music, sharing knowledge, & building a legacy in Flint

Flint rapper Jon Connor worked alongside Dr. Dre and achieved mainstream music success that many artists dream of. Now, he's back in Flint making music -- and sharing knowledge with a new generation of musicians.

Jada Wilburn showing off some of the lip gloss she created.
Meet Jada, Flint’s 5-year-old lip gloss entrepreneur

Being entrepreneurial runs in the family for Jada Wilburn, a 5-year-old business owner and daughter of two Flint fashion entrepreneurs.

Volunteers work during a cleanup in the College Cultural Neighorhood over the summer.
Step Up Pick Up event the latest of many creative ways neighborhoods have been engaged this year

Communities First, Inc., Flint Neighborhoods United, and Keep Genesee County Beautiful are teaming up for a cleanup event this week.

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