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Anne-Marie Atanga incorporated music into her graduation speech for Genesee Early College.

Genesee Early College valedictorian pursuing singing, neuroscience careers

Atanga’s goals in music go beyond just her own aspirations, though. She is working to make opera and classical music more accessible through her use of social media.

Jordyn Anese is on the air from every weekday on 98.9 The Beat.10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Flint’s 98.9 The Beat brings fresh sounds and opportunities to the local listening area

"We definitely want to be the mirror to our community."

"The heart of this city resides in what we create."
Conversations with Flint: A Music Reflection

"Whether through entrepreneurship or creative pursuits, the heart of this city resides in what we create."

The GISD offers a vareity of free early childhood programs for Genesee County families.
In early childhood programs, parental involvement is key

The Genesee Intermediate School District offers a variety of free early childhood programs for kids and families in Genesee County.

Troy Huddleston, 12, receives his second COVID-19 vaccine from Gabi Mundt, a Uof M Flint nursing student, at the Berston Field House Vaccine Clinic.
High school students among people who received COVID-19 vaccines at Berston Field House this week

“I really wasn’t afraid to get the vaccine. It’s not that bad and it eliminates the risk of catching COVID-19, so it’s better to just get it.” 

Ladel Lewis, second ward, and Allie Herkenroder, seventh ward, helped paint the floor at the Kearsley Park pavilion in May.
Service, willingness to work across wards should be vital to whoever is on next City Council

"If the city council got out once a month in the summer together and did some work like this, maybe they’d get along better."

Libby Bell, MSN, RN, and professor of nursing, has been a practicing critical care nurse for 38 years.
University of Michigan-Flint nursing students got to participate in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

"The students participated in protecting their community. They’re part of history, this is something that will be in history forever.”

Harlan David Fisher II is the instructor of “Importance of Managing Your Finances & Marketing Yourself."
Flint playwright and author holds second annual Talent and Skill Development Camp/Workshop

On June 19, the Mark Ingram Foundation in conjunction with N Spire U Productions will sponsor the Annual Talent and Skill Development Camp/Workshop.

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. 

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